Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
Richard "Rick" A. Erwin
Nov 29, 2025
Richard “Rick” Alan Erwin, 71, went home to be with the Lord on November 29, 2025, at Best of Care Assisted Living where he had been in declining health for many years.
Rick was born on November 27, 1954, in Cabarrus County to the late William Lee Erwin Sr and Louise Winecoff Erwin.
He was a graduate of AL Brown Class of...
Donald Middlemiss
Nov 27, 2025
Donald Middlemiss, aged 80, of Kannapolis, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on November 27, 2025.
Born on February 3, 1945, in Warwick, Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Donald and Florence Frazier Middlemiss. Donald had a fulfilling career, retiring after 16 years at Phillip Morris. His dedication to his work was mirrored by his commitment...
Bill Carithers
Nov 27, 2025
Bill Carithers, 90, of Taylors, SC passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Greer Memorial Hospital in Greer, SC.
Bill was born on March 15, 1935, in Danielsville, Georgia to the late John Jackson Carithers and the late Reba Mae Owens Carithers.
He was also preceded in death by sons, Douglas Jerome Carithers and David Keith Carithers.
The family will receive friends...
Charles "Gene" Eugene Finney
Nov 26, 2025
Charles “Gene” Eugene Finney, 78, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
Gene was born on June 14, 1947, in Cabarrus County. He was a cherished son of the late Charles Ray Finney and Katherine Irene Brown Finney.
Gene was a man who found happiness in the simple things he loved most. He enjoyed...
Charles Conrad Hendrix
Nov 24, 2025
Charles Conrad Hendrix, 82, of Kannapolis passed away peacefully on Monday, November 24, 2025, surrounded by his four daughters and wife, Hazel, at his home.
He was born on March 26, 1943, in Mooresville, NC to the late Otis Bea Hendrix and the late Elsie Upright Whitman. He was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara Britt and brother, David Hendrix.
Those...
Jeffery "Scottie" Jones
Nov 22, 2025
Jeffery “Scottie” Jones, 61, of Concord, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025.
Scottie was born on March 11, 1964, in Mecklenburg County. He was a cherished son of the late James Asper Jones and Ruby Jeanette Prince Jones. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Wayne Asper Jones.
A true NASCAR fan at heart, Scottie...
Elijah Russell Nixon
Nov 21, 2025
Elijah Russell Nixon was born in Peoria, Illinois, to his parents, Matthew Nixon and Tara Barnette. He spent 21 years growing into the fun, unique, and loving person everyone knew him to be. For the past six months, he’d been living in Mooresville, North Carolina, starting a new chapter and finding his own path.
Elijah loved the things that made him...
Leonard Joe Adkins
Nov 21, 2025
Rev. Leonard Joe Adkins, 83, entered his heavenly home on November 21, 2025, at Atrium Health Hospital in Concord, North Carolina. He was the beloved husband of Jessie Leadingham Adkins, who faithfully stood by his side throughout their life and ministry together.
Born on March 17, 1942, in New, West Virginia (Raleigh County), he was the son of Lee Burman Adkins...
Rachel Louise Combs Reece
Nov 21, 2025
Rachel Combs Reece, 93, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, November 21, 2025.
Rachel was born on May 9, 1932 in Cabarrus County. She was a cherished daughter of the late William “Mack” Combs and Easter Arthurs Combs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her seven siblings; her beloved husband, Conrad...
Doug Gibson
Nov 20, 2025
Doug Gibson, 58, of Kannapolis, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025 at his home.
He was born February 10, 1967 in Pontiac, MI to Annetta Louise Blevins Gibson and the late Kenny Don Gibson.
Doug drove a semi truck for R+L Carriers out of China Grove, He was a very family oriented person, Doug and his wife Carol enjoyed traveling especially going...
James Wayne Fritz Sr.
Nov 20, 2025
James “Wayne” Fritz Sr., 86, of Concord passed away, Thursday, November 20, 2025 at Tucker Hospice House.
He was born October 26, 1939, in Iredell Co. to the late John Paul Fritz and Clara Shelton Teeter Fritz.
Wayne graduated from A.L. Brown in 1957, he was an executive buyer for U.S. Foods, he was an avid antique car collector, he was a...
Kenneth "Kenny" Max Yow
Nov 19, 2025
Kenneth “Kenny” Max Yow, 59, of concord, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at his home unexpectedly. He was born on April 2, 1966, in Mooresville, North Carolina. A son to the late Larry Yow and Rebecca Cranford Byrd. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, David Yow and mother and father-in-law, Larry...
Milton Dyson
Nov 19, 2025
Milton Dyson, 88, of Santa Fe, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, with his family by his side while staying in Kannapolis, North Carolina. He was born on August 25, 1937, in Pecan Island, Louisiana to the late Ira and Victoria Scott Dyson.
Milton was a retired welder with Boilermakers local 132. After retirement, he enjoyed spending time fixing...
James Elliott Sorrow
Nov 19, 2025
James Elliott Sorrow, 81, of Kannapolis, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at MUSC Marion Medical Center.
James was born April 14, 1944, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late James Ernest Sorrow and the late Mary Edith Rivers.
He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Mary Ann Sager of Kannapolis, NC and Bill Sorrow of San Diego,...
Sharon Smith Vaughn
Nov 17, 2025
Sharon Smith Vaughn, 70, of Mount Pleasant, formerly of Concord, passed away, Monday, November 17, 2025 at her home.
She was born June 24, 1955, in Concord, NC to the late George T. Smith and Mary Louise Marrow Smith.
Sharon worked in the dye room at Cannon Mills/Pillowtex until they closed, she then worked as a security guard/dock master for Bank of...
Retha Ann Coleman
Nov 17, 2025
Retha Ann Coleman, 68, of Concord, NC entered into the gates of heaven on Monday, November 17, 2025, after a brief illness.
She was born March 30, 1957, to the late James L. “Pete” Coleman and Margie Tucker Coleman. A graduate of Northwest Cabarrus High School, she attended Western Carolina University. She retired from Assa Abloy (formerly Overhead Door of Charlotte).
She...
Vickie McDaniel Waldroup
Nov 15, 2025
Vickie G. McDaniel Waldroup, 75, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
Vickie was born on October 28, 1950 in Cabarrus County. She was a cherished daughter of the late Raymond McDaniel and Gertie Pethel McDaniel.
Vickie had a nickname, lovingly known as “Flower Child”. She had a special gift for growing anything and filled her home and garden...
James Edward Lambert
Nov 12, 2025
James “Jim” Edward Lambert, 77, of Kannapolis, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Caremoor Retirement Community.
Jim was born on October 27, 1948, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, to the late Noah Edward Lambert and the late Dorothy Karriker.
He was also preceded in death by Roger Tutterow, Randy Tutterow, and Betty Welch.
The family will receive friends from 3:00–3:45 P.M....
Dennis N. Robinson
Nov 8, 2025
Dennis Neil Robinson, 76, of Kannapolis, passed away on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the VA Hospice Unit of the W.G. Hefner Veteran’s Medical Center in Salisbury. He was born in Cabarrus County on August 4, 1949, to the late Marvin Neil Robinson and Beulah Jones Robinson.
Dennis graduated from A.L. Brown High School in 1969. He was drafted into the...
Jackie “Tommy” Thomas Henry Jr.
Nov 7, 2025
Jackie “Tommy” Thomas Henry Jr., 68, of Concord, went into the arms of his heavenly father on Friday, November 7, 2025.
Tommy was born on October 7, 1957, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. He was a cherished son of Mireille Douglas and the late Jackie Thomas Henry Sr. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his sister,...
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