Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Aug 5, 2022

CONCORD – Charles “Chuck” Ray Harrington, Sr. (83), passed away peacefully on Friday August 5, 2022.  He was born on December 7, 1938 in Kannapolis, North Carolina.  Charles was the son of John Fletcher Harrington and Bertha Marie Morgan.  Charles grew up in North Carolina and lived here until he was 19 when he moved to California.  Charles lived...

Aug 4, 2022

Charles (Chuck) Mack Hicks, 80, formerly of High Point, NC passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Chuck was born on September 3, 1941 in Mercer County, NJ. He was a cherished son of the late Warren Hicks and Vonia Johns Hicks. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Aug 3, 2022

Nancy Eloise Chavis Butler, 73, of Kannapolis passed away Thursday, August 3, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus after a period of declining health.

She was born on December 2, 1948 in Cabarrus Co. a daughter of the late Foster and Eloise Snipes Chavis. In addition to her parents, Nancy is preceded in death by 5 siblings; Sandy...

Aug 3, 2022

Henry Harold Little, 98, of Landis, formerly of Kannapolis, passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 3, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born on March 18, 1924 in Salisbury, Henry was one of 7 children born to Joseph Franklin Little and Eva Owens Little. In addition...

Aug 1, 2022

Carolyn Jane Russell Garver peacefully went to be with the Lord Monday August 1, 2022, following a courageous battle with Dementia/Alzheimer’s disease for over 22 years. Carolyn was born on May 30, 1941 in Cabarrus County to the late Paul and Billie (Mary Elizabeth) Stricker Russell.

Carolyn was a dedicated wife, loving mother and grandmother. She was...

Aug 1, 2022

Linda "Kay" Earnhardt Mullis, 77, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, August 1, 2022 at her residence. Kay was born on December 10, 1944 in Cabarrus County. She was a cherished daughter of the late Morrison Van Burren (Bub) Earnhardt and Ruby Beatrice Blackwelder Earnhardt. Kay was a long-time member at...

Jul 31, 2022

Eugene Faris Beasley “Gene”, 73 of Kannapolis, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022 at his home with his beloved wife of 55 years, Joan Iannotte Beasley and loyal pet, Dewey by his side.

Gene was born on February 6, 1949 in Cabarrus Co. to the late Fisher Jones Beasley, Jr. and Margaret Faris Beasley. He joined the...

Jul 31, 2022

Gary Lane Long, 75 of Concord went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at Atrium Health Northeast Medical Center following a period of declining health.

Gary was born February 18, 1947 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of the late Willie Brandon and Edith Hagler Long. He was also preceded in death by...

Jul 29, 2022

Billy Gerald Bentley, 95, of Mooresville entered into his eternal home on July 29th. He joined his wife, Nancy Janelle, whom he has missed dearly since her passing ten months ago. His energetic spirit and love for God and his family defined him. He loved animals and rescued multiple dogs through the years. Making others laugh came naturally to...

Jul 28, 2022

Judy Karriker Curlee, 74, of China Grove, peacefully passed away Thursday morning, July 28, 2022, following a period of declining health.

Born November 13, 1947, in Rowan County, she was a daughter of the late Ervin and Margaret Chambers Karriker.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Lee Curlee, her...

Jul 27, 2022

Edna Lee Kite Steen, 76, of Kannapolis, went into her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at Tucker Hospice House. Edna was born on April 7, 1946 in Rowan County to the late John Henry Kite and Mae Thompson Kite. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Brown and Reba Whitaker....

Jul 26, 2022

Dolly Mae Hughes Rumple, 87, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 26, 2022, at her home, following a period of declining health.

Born August 18, 1934, in Prestonburg, KY, Dolly was a daughter of the late William Nicholas and Neva Blair Hughes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved...

Jul 26, 2022

Jimmy Lamar Hart, 79, of Kannapolis, passed away July 26, 2022 at his home. He was born March 10, 1943 in Cabarrus co to the late Bethel Garnette Hart and Bertha May Fitzpatrick. Jimmy was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, he worked for Cannon Mills until his retirement, when he became a professional loafer for the last 17...

Jul 26, 2022

Jacqueline “Jackie” Ellsbeth Sluder Arbonies, 91, of Kannapolis, NC formerly of Winnemucca, NV, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 26, 2022.  Jacqueline was born on March 25, 1931 in Oklahoma to the late James Edward and Stella Elizabeth Dermid Sluder.

Jacqueline worked for Kracaw Potato Farms for 20+ years before retiring.  She was a...

Jul 25, 2022

Diane Holbrook Epting, 81, of Lady Lake, Florida, formerly of Kannapolis passed away July 25, 2022 in Florida.

She was born May 24, 1941 in Rowan County, a daughter of the late Lonnie David Holbrook and Vera Elizabeth Eller Holbrook.

Diane was lifelong resident of Kannapolis until she moved to Florida in 2016. Diane retired...

Jul 25, 2022

On July 25, 2022, our Momma went home to be with Jesus. Joanne Croy Ragan, born February 15, 1940, in Bluefield, WV to the late Arnold and Gladys Croy. A 1958 graduate of Bluefield High School, she packed up her husband and her kids and moved to Charlotte in 1967, so that Daddy could work for NASCAR driver Buck...

Jul 23, 2022

Elizabeth “Libby” McCommons Meadows, 80, of Kannapolis passed away on July 23, 2022. She was born on November 28, 1941 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late William Stewart McCommons and Jeanette Sills McCommons.

Libby had formerly worked as a Lab Tech for the former Cabarrus Memorial Hospital and Cabarrus Pediatrics. She was a member of...

Jul 23, 2022

Madeline Cavin Bostian, 100, of Landis, passed away peacefully at Morningside of Concord on Saturday,  July 23, 2022.

Madeline was born on March 21, 1922 in Rowan County to the late Charles Cavin and Florence Garver Cavin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James Bostian in 1998. She had...

Jul 21, 2022

Janet Crowe Coward, 83, originally from Concord, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 21, 2022, at her home at River Landing in Colfax. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 11 at Forest Hill United Methodist Church, Concord. Burial will be at Carolina Memorial Park, Kannapolis. Born April 26, 1939, in Concord, she was a daughter of the...

Jul 20, 2022

Debra Lynn Smith Snead, 65, of Kannapolis, NC passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. Debra was born on August 1, 1956 in Cabarrus County, NC to the late William Tommy Smith and Lois Smith Burns. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-dad, Zane Robert Burns; brothers, Steven Franklin Smith, and Michael...