Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Mar 21, 2023

Mary Ellen Petrea Purser Broome, 79 of Kannapolis died March 21, 2023, at the Greens of Cabarrus after a period of declining health.

A graveside service to celebrate Mary’s life will be held at Greenlawn Cemetery in China Grove, at 3:30 PM Sunday, March 26 and her family will receive friends at Whitley’s Funeral Home from 2:00...

Mar 20, 2023

Anna Martin, 89, of Kannapolis passed away, Monday, March 20, 2023 at Tucker Hospice House.

She was born June 8, 1933 in South Dakota to the late John Rohrbauck, and Zandria Hieb Rohrbauck.

She was the youngest of eight children, Anna was a member of West Point Baptist Church, and a secretary there for many...

Mar 20, 2023

Ted Eugene Clay, 76 years old, of Concord, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 20, 2023.  Ted was born on December 20, 1946 in Cabarrus County to the late John and Thelma Bolton Clay.

Ted proudly served his country in the US Army during the Viet Nam War.  He is the owner and...

Mar 19, 2023

Verna Gray Register Goodman, 91, of China Grove, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, March 19, 2023. Verna was born on August 27, 1931 to the late Raleigh Register and Lizzie Register. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Henry Goodman and nine of her siblings. Verna was a dearly...

Mar 19, 2023

Myrtle Long Combs Bostic, 98, of Concord passed away March 19, 2023. She was born September 23, 1924 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late Wilbern and Bessie Earnhardt Long. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Chad Combs, two brothers, Hayden and James Long and her sister, Kathleen Ritch.

Myrtle retired from Cannon Mills...

Mar 19, 2023

Mary Nell Bostian McCarn, 92, of Mooresville, joined her Heavenly Father on Sunday morning, March 19, 2023, from Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Born November 27, 1930, in Rowan County, she was a daughter of the late Mitchell and Dorothy Leazer Bostian.  In addition to her parents, Mary Nell was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Brown; brothers...

Mar 18, 2023

Neddy Lee Rega Zaleski, 80 years old, of Concord, passed away on March 18, 2023.  Neddy was born in Long Beach, CA on January 4, 1943 to the late Salvator and Hady Vanderbosch Rega before her family moved to New York.

Neddy’s number one love in her life were her two daughters and her grandchildren. She loved...

Mar 17, 2023

Esther Ordella “Del” Smith Safrit, 85 years old, of Concord, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 17, 2023.  Esther was born on April 11, 1937 in Rowan County to the late Edd and Lydia Gorrell Smith.

Esther was a teacher’s assistant for 45 years with the Kannapolis City Schools, where she worked with...

Mar 16, 2023

Anthony "Tony" Ray Coe, 59, of Kannapolis, passed away on March 16, 2023.

Tony was born on September 4, 1963 in Cabarrus County, NC. He was a cherished son of the late Annie Coe Shelton.

Tony enjoyed going to the beach and playing video games. He liked watching football and cheering on the Panthers as...

Mar 16, 2023

Kathy Marie Underwood Wampler, 65, of Kannapolis NC died at her home on March 16, 2023, after a period of declining health.

A visitation will be held at Whitley’s Funeral Home from 4 to 6 PM on Sunday, March 19th. Funeral services will take place at Bassett Funeral Home in Bassett VA on Wednesday, March 22. Her...

Mar 16, 2023

Robert “Robbie” Dean Wagner of Salisbury, NC went home to be with the Lord on March 16, 2023. The family will receive friends at Whitley’s Funeral Home in Kannapolis, Saturday March 18th from 6:00-8:00. A graveside service will be held at West Lawn Memorial Park in Landis on Monday March 20th at 2:00. Bro. Billy Sechrist will be speaking...

Mar 16, 2023

Barbara Anne Dennis Isenhour, 81, of China Grove, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, March 16, 2023 Babs was born on May 28, 1941 to the late James Dennis and Helen Snipes Dennis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jerry Lee Isenhour. Babs was a proud graduate of Appalachian State...

Mar 15, 2023

James “Jimmy, Jim” Franklin Green, 93, of Harrisburg went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Tucker Hospice House following a period of declining health.

Jimmy was born October 22, 1929 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of the late David Franklin Green and Nannie Bell Tucker Green. Also preceding him in death...

Mar 15, 2023

Dorothy Stewart Smith, 84, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away Wednesday afternoon, March 15, 2023, at her home, following a period of declining health.

Born January 17, 1939, in Belmont, NC, she was a daughter of the late Rodney and Fleta Mae Rushing Stewart.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 3 sisters and...

Mar 12, 2023

Ruby Dean Bradshaw Mault, age 88, of China Grove, NC, died Sunday, March 12, 2023, at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury, after a period of declining health.

A funeral service to celebrate Ruby’s life will be held at 2:30 PM Saturday, March 18 at Corriher Heights Baptist Church in Landis, with Pastor Jeremy Collins officiating....

Mar 12, 2023

Sarah Jean Troutman Owens, 96 years old, of Rockwell, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 12, 2023.  Sarah was born on August 21, 1926, in Cabarrus County to the late Homer and Carrie Walters Troutman.

Sarah worked as a Tenter Frame Operator at Burlington Industries for 7 years.  She then went to work...

Mar 11, 2023

Violet "Cricket" Morgan Eubanks, 84, of Kannapolis, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023 at her home. She was born December 18, 1938 in Transylvania Co. NC to the late Edward Wayne Morgan and Jessie Ramey Morgan. Cricket worked at Wal-Mart for many years, She was a member of Enochville Church of God. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and planting flowers....

Mar 10, 2023

Paul Lamont Wilkins, 75, of Concord, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023, following a period of declining health.

Born May 18, 1947, in Mobile, AL, he was a son of the late Henry Levon and Faye Hankins Wilkins. Paul was also preceded in death by an aunt, Pauline Beatty.

Mr. Wilkins had most recently worked...

Mar 9, 2023

Anita Carol Miller Gobble, 55, of Rockwell, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, March 9, 2023. Anita was born on January 17, 1968 in Rowan County to the late Hubert Miller and Opal Bryant Miller. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Geneva Miller. Anita worked as a manager in food service...

Mar 9, 2023

Richmond “Richie” Eugene Cook, Jr., 81 years old of Kannapolis, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 9, 2023.  Richie was born on November 23, 1941, in Cabarrus County to the late Richmond Eugene and Lola Vernice Raymer Cook.

Richie was the owner of Southern Industrial Tire in Concord, NC for 30 + years. ...