Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Mar 8, 2023

Helen Morgan Barnhardt, age 76 of China grove, passed away surrounded by her family on March 8, 2023 after a long illness. Born in Eskdale, WV on December 25, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Mary (Bayes) Morgan.

She is survived by a daughter Lisa Howard-Cardwell and husband Jeff of same address; a...

Mar 8, 2023

Bobby Joe Milam, 36, of Concord, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday evening, March 8, 2023, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

Born April 24, 1986, in Rowan County, he was the son of Donnie Martin Milam and Risa Patterson Deas.

Bobby had worked in the construction business as a heavy equipment operator. He loved is...

Mar 8, 2023

Pinky Luther Walter, 81, of Concord, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. Pinky was born on February 13, 1942 in Cabarrus County to the late Martin “Snook” Walter and Sarah Blackwelder Walter. Pinky honorably served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a lifetime member of Gilwood Presbyterian Church in Concord....

Mar 7, 2023

William “Shaun” Stiller, 44 years old, of Landis, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 7, 2023.  Shaun was born on November 11, 1978 in Rowan County to Terry Lee and Debbie Lynne Edwards Stiller.

Shaun was the owner and operator of Next Generation Painting in Landis.  He was an award-winning painter and was...

Mar 7, 2023

Phillip Leo Davis, age 78 of Mooresville, passed away March 7, 2023. Funeral services are private per the family's request.

Mar 7, 2023

Jerry Wayne Gullette, 78, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Bethamy Retirement Center.

Jerry was born on November 23, 1944 in Cabarrus County. He was a cherished son of the late Lewis Gullette Jr., and Margie Cobbler Gullette. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife,...

Mar 6, 2023

Rachel Helms Klouse, 86, of Stanley, passed away, March 6, 2023 at her home. She was born August 25, 1936, in Union County to the late Clifton Helms and Kathleen Morris Helms. Rachel was a home maker raising six children who she loved so very much, she enjoyed puzzle books, flowers, bird watching (blue jays were her favorite), and...

Mar 5, 2023

Ronald Eugene (Ron) Yost, age 79 of Concord, passed away March 5, 2023. Mr. Yost was born December 27, 1943 in Rowan Memorial Hospital in Salisbury, NC. Son of the late Elmer Eugene Yost and the late Lillian Scott Yost, Mr. Yost was of the Christian faith.

As a young man growing up he loved the beach...

Mar 5, 2023

Sandra Wynona Blake Greene, 64, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away Sunday morning, March 5, 2023, at her home, following a period of declining health.

Born October 30, 1958, in Concord, she was a daughter of Agnes Peggy Canup Blake and the late Earl Blake. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a brother,...

Mar 5, 2023

Robert Lee Trull,87 of China Grove went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Death was unexpected.

Robert was born February 19, 1936, in Cabarrus County, N.C.

He was a member of Prince of Peace Freewill Baptist Church, Kannapolis. He was a long and short haul truck driver retiring after 60 years...

Mar 4, 2023

Phillip William Kiser, 44, also known as "Chopper", of Mooresville, passed away March 4, 2023 at his home. He was born September 28, 1978 to parents David Kiser and Terry Hogan Kiser of Concord. Phillip was an arborist who always loved the challenges of tree climbing. He had the biggest heart and was passionate about many things in life...

Mar 4, 2023

Jerry Philip “Phil” Ritchie Jr., 61, of Davidson, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023 after a period of declining health. Phil was born on February 18, 1962 in Cabarrus County to his father, the late Jerry Philip Ritchie Sr., and mother, Betty Lou Freeze Ritchie, who survives. Phil contributed to the community in his early adult life by...

Mar 4, 2023

John Shaver, age 91, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023, in Salisbury, NC.  A service to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 11:00 AM at Kimball Memorial Lutheran Church, Kannapolis, NC.  Visitation will be from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the church, preceding the service.  Graveside service to follow at Carolina Memorial...

Mar 4, 2023

Mr. Archie Edward Fisher, Jr, 91, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Atrium Health Northeast Medical Center in  Concord following a  short period of declining health.

Archie was born June 2, 1931 in Cabarrus County, N.C. a son of the late Archie Edwaard Fisher, Sr. and Daisy Tarlton Fisher....

Mar 3, 2023

Pamela Diane Tucker, 64, of China Grove, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 3, 2023 at her residence.

Pamela was born on July 15, 1958 in Sumter County, South Carolina. She was the cherished daughter of the late George Tillman Tucker and Winona Russell Tucker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Mar 3, 2023

Betty Grace Stratton Morgan, 85, of Kannapolis, passed away Friday morning, March 3, 2023, at her son’s home.

Born December 18, 1937, in Hartsville, SC, she was a daughter of the late Robert Eugene and Jettie Mae Atkinson Stratton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Carl Morgan; a son,...

Mar 2, 2023

Harold James Reid, 72, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away Thursday morning, March 2, 2023, at his home.

Born March 20, 1950, in Caldwell County, he was the son of the late James and Virginia Rice Reid.

Mr. Reid had retired form Rowan Region Medical Center, where he was a security guard. Harold loved all of...

Mar 1, 2023

Charles Edward Cline, Sr., 72, of Kannapolis passed away March 1, 2023. He was born August 6, 1950 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Espie Ray Cline and Lola Ann Whitley Cline. He was also preceded by brother, Jimmy Ray Cline, sister, Phyllis Henry, son-in-law, Shane Box. His furbabies also preceded him, DottieTerry and Jax.

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Mar 1, 2023

Frances Ollene Canupp McCombs, 87, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Accordius of Concord.

Frances was born on November 5, 1935 in Rowan County. She was a cherished daughter of the late Ralph A. Canupp and Nora Belle Wike Canupp. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Mar 1, 2023

Tommy Gray Eller, 73 years old, of China Grove, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 1, 2023.  Tommy was born on January 31, 1950 in Davidson County to the late Ray Leslie and Bonnie Roxanne Smith Eller.

Tommy was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.  He proudly served his...