Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
Vicki Wiles Gibson
Jan 31, 2025
Vicki Wiles Gibson, 73, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord Friday morning, January 31, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House, following a period of declining health.
Vicki was born July 31, 1951, in Concord, a daughter of the late George Armond Wiles and Peggy Jean Miller Wiles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved...
Crystal Allman Williams
Jan 30, 2025
Crystal Allman Williams, born on July 21, 1952, in Concord, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2025, after six years of declining health. She spent her entire life in the Concord and Kannapolis communities, where she built a legacy of love, kindness, and hard work.
Crystal was the beloved wife of Ronnie Williams and was previously married to the...
Linda "Janice" O'Neal
Jan 30, 2025
Linda “Janice” O’Neal, 71, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
Janice was born on August 19, 1953, in South Carolina. She was a cherished daughter of the late Evander O’Neal and Verlie Johnson O’Neal. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J.R Morris; sisters, Margaret O’Neal, Elain Tucker, Betty “Cricket” Critchlow’...
Levina Sarah Houck
Jan 30, 2025
Levina Sarah Houck, age 76, passed away on January 30th at the Tucker Hospice House in Concord, NC surrounded by loved ones. She was born on June 8, 1948 to the late Earl William Houck and Alda Mary Cerra. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Earl Craig Houck.
She is survived by her sister,...
Shelby Jean Craft
Jan 30, 2025
Shelby Jean Harlow Craft, 87, a resident for the last six years of the Salisbury Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, peacefully passed away there in her sleep in Room 121 at 6:30 am on January 30, 2025.
She was born September 14, 1937 in Eagle Rock, Virginia, the first child of Palmer and Lucille Harlow. A graduate of Eagle Rock High School,...
James Clegg Aldridge
Jan 29, 2025
James Clegg “Jimmy” Aldridge, 64, of Huntersville, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born June 12, 1960, in Concord, NC, James was the beloved son of Clegg “Tiger” Aldridge and the late Sonia Griffin Aldridge. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Lee and Eva Nell Griffin.
James enjoyed racing, football and spending time...
Tracy Mechelle Brown
Jan 27, 2025
Tracy Mechelle Brown, 53, of Kannapolis, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on January 27, 2025. A treasured wife, mother, and dog lover; she will always be remembered for her deep affection for her family, friends, and the beach.
Born on January 31, 1971 to Randall and Shirley Pierce in Cabarrus County and had one sister, Lisa. She graduated...
Daniel “Danny” Thomas Mastrogianni
Jan 27, 2025
Daniel “Danny” Thomas Mastrogianni, 76, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 27, 2025.
Danny was born on December 10, 1948 in New York. He was a cherished son of the late Louis Mastrogianni and Gloria Anselmo Mastrogianni. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Roger Tarnowski.
Danny was born and raised in the Italian...
Charlie Fred Scoggins
Jan 26, 2025
Charlie Fred Scoggins, 83, of Kannapolis, met his Heavenly Father on Sunday, January 26, 2025. He was born on December 15, 1941, to the late Eugene L. Scoggins and Ellie Lou Collins Scoggins in Madison County, GA.
Charlie married Lynda Lou Parker on April 4, 1965. She preceded him in death in 2018.
Charlie was raised in GA and graduated from Bowman...
Dewey Dean Brown
Jan 25, 2025
Dewey Dean Brown, 87 of China Grove went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Northeast Medical Center. Death was unexpected.
Dewey was born November 10, 1937 in Wilkes County. NC son of the late Weldon Odell Brown and Verdie Royal Brown. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Jean Bare Brown, a daughter,...
Geneva Barbee Gaskins
Jan 25, 2025
Geneva Barbee Gaskins , age 97, of Kannapolis, NC, passed away on January 25, 2025 after a brief illness. She was born December 11, 1927, in Kannapolis, the daughter of Roy Lee and Alice Allman Barbee and sister to Delbert, Everette (“Bill”), Minnie Sue, and Foy. Geneva graduated
from Winecoff High School in 1945, then went on to North State Business...
Montine “Teenie" Mooney Moss
Jan 24, 2025
Montine “Teenie “ Mooney Moss, a devoted servant of the Lord went to be with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, January 24, 2025, at the age of 96 leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and devotion. She was born in Spencer, NC to to the late Hershel Mooney and Ollie Overcash Mooney. Teenie lived a life...
Nell Parsons Fisher
Jan 24, 2025
Nell Fisher, 86, formerly of Charlotte, NC and resident of Greenville/Simpsonville, SC passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025 at NHC Mauldin in Greenville, SC.
She was born May 21, 1938 in Clinton, NC to the late Mossette T. Parsons and Cynthia Margaret Jackson Parsons.
Nell attended Queens College in Charlotte, NC and graduated in 1960 with a BA in Education. Nell...
Paula Malia Smith-Ray
Jan 24, 2025
Paula Malia Smith-Ray passed away peacefully and comfortably on Friday, January, 24, 2025 at Atrium Health Pineville hospital in Charlotte, NC. Paula was preceded in death by her father, Paul F. Smith and youngest sister, Lori L. James. Loving family members left with fond memories are her mother, Carolyn M. Smith, her son, Paul “PJ” Jones (Amanda) all of Rutherfordton,...
Fulton Michael Forrest
Jan 24, 2025
Fulton Michael (Mike) Forrest, age 75, of Kannapolis, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025.
Born on October 1, 1949, in Rowan County, Mike was the beloved son of the late Murphy Allen Forrest and Rosena Barbee Forrest Shue. He had a profound passion for sports, particularly the NC State Wolfpack, which he avidly followed. Equally significant in his life were...
Scott Allen Hallman
Jan 23, 2025
Scott Allen Hallman, 56, of Salisbury, went to be with his Jesus on Thursday morning, January 23, 2025,
Born April 17, 1968, in Goldsboro, NC, he was a son of Florinda Kay Hallman and the late Gordon Wayne Hallman.
A 1986 graduate of South Rowan High, Scott had been a loyal employee of Freightliner for more than 30 years, where he was...
Joyce Irene Kennerly
Jan 21, 2025
Joyce Irene Kennerly, 80, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.
Joyce was born on January 6, 1945, in Iredell County. She was a cherished daughter of the late Charlie Elbertis Kennerly and Deemie Irene Allman Kennerly. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Jerry Kennerly.
Joyce spent her career employed at Cannon...
Rebecca "Becky" Brantley
Jan 21, 2025
Rebecca (Becky) Carter Brantley passed peacefully from this earth on January 21, 2025. She will be missed, but her presence remains with those who loved her. And we rest easy, assured by our faith that the next chapter is full of promise for her.
Becky was born on June 23, 1939, to Jimmie Geddings Carter and Gladys Roof Carter in Columbia,...
Thomas Dale Smith
Jan 20, 2025
Thomas Dale Smith,92 of Concord died at Caremoor Retirement Community on Monday, January 20, 2025.
He was born on July 18, 1932, in Columbus County, N. C., the son of the late Jesse James Smith and Minnie Lee Faulk. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Alice Smith and a son Thomas Smith, Jr.
Thomas had been a resident of...
Barbara Kelley Hamm
Jan 19, 2025
Barbara Kelley Hamm, 95, of Concord, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2025 at home.
She was born September 10, 1929, to the late John Earl Kelley and Ruby Garnet Steele Kelley.
Barbara and her husband Clyde volunteered at Atrium Health Cabarrus for 15 years. Both enjoyed camping with friends in Pigeon Forge, TN. Barbara enjoyed gospel music, attending many gospel singing tours....