Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
Guy "Tony" Mitchell Benfield
Sep 27, 2025
Guy “Tony” Mitchell Benfield, 68, of China Grove passed away Saturday, September 27, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus.
He was born October 17, 1956, in Cabarrus Co. to the late Clyde Mitchell Benfield and Doris Elaine Lunsford Benfield.
In earlier years, Tony spent time outdoors fishing, deer hunting, horseback riding, and raising Serama chickens. He loved cats, vegetable gardening, and roses. As...
Sylvia "Danny" Dannette Lambert
Sep 27, 2025
Sylvia Dannette “Danny” Argo Lambert, 89, of Kannapolis passed away after a period of declining health at Atrium Health Cabarrus on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
Her Funeral Services will be on Tuesday, September 30th at North Kannapolis Baptist Church, with visitation at the church from 12:00 to 1:00 PM. Funeral services will immediately follow at 1:00 PM with Rev. Timothy Brown...
Jeremy Dale Phillips
Sep 26, 2025
Jeremy Dale Phillips, 49, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 26, 2025.
Jeremy was born on May 31, 1976 in Cabarrus County. He was the cherished son of Denise Joplin Phillips and the Late Ricky Dale Phillips.
Jeremy had a deep love for music, both listening and playing guitar, and was happiest with a good song playing and a guitar...
Mitchell Franklin Miller
Sep 26, 2025
Mitchell Franklin Miller, 72, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 26, 2025.
Mitch was born on January 24, 1953 in Cabarrus County. He was the cherished son of the late Donald Baker Miller and Leona May Mauney Miller. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joseph “Cotton” Franklin Miller and Ethel Baker Miller.
Mitch...
Grace Daisy Deweese
Sep 26, 2025
Grace Daisy Holcombe Deweese, 95, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 26, 2025.
Grace was born on September 6, 1930, in Yancey County. She was a cherished daughter of the late Cheet Holcombe and Texie Robinson Holcombe. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James V. Deweese;...
Russell Glenn Guthrie
Sep 26, 2025
Russell Glenn Guthrie, a dedicated employee with UPS and a proud U.S. Navy Veteran, passed away on September 26, 2025, in Cabarrus County. He was born on December 29, 1954, in Alamance County. Russell lived a life enriched by numerous interests and a passionate engagement with the people and activities he loved.
Russell was known for his technical savvy and mastery...
Tony Wayne Holder
Sep 25, 2025
Tony Wayne Holder, 72 of Concord passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at Tucker Hospice House.
He was born November 3, 1952 in Cabarrus Co. to Betty Stirewalt Drye and the late Howard Lee Holder.
Tony worked in construction most of his life, working for SC Hondros and Joe Mann Builders, he was well liked and respected by his coworkers, Tony was...
Sandra Denise Whisnant
Sep 23, 2025
On September 23, 2025, our family said goodbye to our mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend — Sandi Lamb Whisnant.
Born December 6, 1958, Sandi lived a life marked by strength, independence, and unwavering loyalty to those she loved. She wore many hats in her lifetime: nurse, educator, church volunteer, PTO leader, and above all, mom and “Nana.” Her family was...
John Robert Campbell
Sep 22, 2025
John Robert Campbell Sr., 80, of Kannapolis, NC was unstrapped and carried to glory by angels on Sept.22, 2025. The official time of death was 3:16. John lived a simple life filled with smiles and laughter with his many friends and family. John could always be counted on to help others.
John joins his wife, Betty in their best life now...
James A. Lazenby
Sep 22, 2025
James A. Lazenby, age 79, of Concord, peacefully passed away on September 22, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus. Born on September 15, 1946, in Cabarrus County, he was the son of the late George A. Lazenby and Cora Robinson Lazenby.
James graduated from A.L. Brown High School, class of 1964, and went on to serve his country honorably as a Corporal...
Andree Dupont
Sep 21, 2025
Andree Dupont, 87, of Charlotte, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025, with her family by her side. She was born March 3, 1938, to the late Paul and Lorcia Dupont.
Andree was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, godmother, sister, aunt and friend. She loved her family, her children and especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Andree was a very religious person;...
Marie-Therese Dieudonne Laguerre
Sep 21, 2025
In Loving Memory of Marie-Therese Dieudonne Laguerre
Marie-Therese Dieudonne Laguerre, 84, of Kannapolis, passed away at her home on September 21, 2025. She was born May 18, 1941, the child of Lucrece and Andre Laguerre. She joins those who preceded her in death, her parents and her siblings Hudson, Joseph, George, Fan Fan and Monette.
Marie was a thoughtful and loving daughter,...
Vera Ruth Parker
Sep 21, 2025
Vera Ruth Beach Parker, 82, of Concord, passed away September 21, 2025, at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. She was born December 24, 1942, to the late Glen and Inez Kluttz Beach.
Vera was married to Ernest E. Parker for over 64 years. Vera retired from Cannon Mills over 20 years ago. After retirement, Vera and Ernest loved traveling...
Cruz Borges Mociño
Sep 20, 2025
El 20 de septiembre de 2025, nuestro querido Cruz Borges Mociño, de 49 años, falleció pacíficamente en Kannapolis, Carolina del Norte. Nacido el 16 de julio de 1976 en Hidalgo, México, Cruz vivió una vida llena de amor, risas y trabajo duro.
Cruz fue un esposo devoto de Olivia Barrera Benítez y un padre orgulloso de sus hijos: José Martín Borges...
Becky Ritchie Lyman
Sep 18, 2025
Becky Ritchie Lyman, age 77, of Landis, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Born in Rowan County, Becky was the daughter of the late Alis Ritchie and Sally Emalene Hart Ritchie. Throughout her life, Becky exemplified the spirit of caregiving, devoting herself to the well-being of others. Her home was often...
Carol Hamilton Lowder
Sep 16, 2025
Carol H. Lowder, 82, of Kannapolis, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Big Elm Assisted Living.
She was born April 26, 1943 in Cabarrus Co. to the late Charles Wesley Hamilton and Inez Broadway Hamilton.
Carol worked for Cannon Mills for 20 plus years until her retirement. She enjoyed cooking, and cross stitching, Carol loved spending time with her granddaughters and...
Samuel Martin Shelby Jr.
Sep 15, 2025
Samuel M. Shelby, Jr., age 71, of Indian Lake Estates, Florida, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2025. He was born on September 1, 1954, in Camden, New Jersey, and lived a life defined by hard work, devotion to those around him, and a deep passion for his craft.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Christine Franzen; his parents,...
David Earl Wilson
Sep 15, 2025
"...to be absent from the body, and to be present
with the Lord." 2 Corinthians 5:8
Mr. Wilson of Landis, NC, went home to be with his Lord on September 15, 2025.He was born in Charlotte, NC on August 11, 1931, to the late Austin David and Jollie Belle Purser Wilson. He was also predeceased by his brother, Larry.
He was educated in...
Michael "Wolfe" Lee Penninger
Sep 14, 2025
Michael “Wolfe” Lee Penninger, 63, of Concord, passed away peacefully at his home on September 14, 2025. He was born on September 20, 1961, in Cabarrus County to the late Charles Michael Penninger and Carolyn Lee Burton Penninger.
Mike dedicated 30 years of his life to serving with Cabarrus EMS, where he was not only a respected colleague but also a...
Barbara S. Bullock
Sep 14, 2025
Barbara S. Bullock, 86, of Partlow, Virginia (formerly of Kannapolis, NC) passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at home. She was born in Salisbury, NC on December 22, 1938, to Howard C. Sherrill and Aileen W. Sherrill.
Barbara retired from the former Cannon Mills Company where she worked in Plant# 1 in the sheet folding department. She was a...
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