Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

May 11, 2025

Lawrence (Larry) John Valentine, 81, of Concord NC passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at his residence.

Larry was born in Lackawanna, (Erie County) NY as the son of the late Alexander Valentine and the late Julia Krzyczkowski Valentine. He was the husband of the late Virginia Ann Sobolewski Valentine. They had three children: Lawrence John Valentine Jr. (Sheri), of...

May 11, 2025

May 10, 2025

James Harold Reavis, 90, of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

James was born on March 18, 1935 in Iredell County. He was a cherished son of the late Harold Reavis and Rudy Hollifield Reavis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy June Farebee Taylor Reavis and his daughter, Jaime Reavis.

James...

May 7, 2025

Barbara Joyce Honeycutt, 82, of Kannapolis, North Carolina passed away in her home on Wednesday, May 7th, 2025.

Joyce, as she was most commonly known, was born in Madison County, Georgia on February 25, 1943. Her family relocated to Kannapolis when she was a young child for prospective job opportunities at Cannon Mills. Though faced with a troubling diagnosis of Polio,...

May 7, 2025

Leslie J. Mills, 64, of Mooresville, passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at his home,

He was born September 16, 1960 in Cabarrus Co. to LJ Mills and Kay Frances Parham Mills.

Leslie was known for his many years as a manager of Carolina Tire and worked as an automotive technician for many years. He had a love for riding motorcycles and...

May 6, 2025

Ricky Kennerly, 71, of Salisbury, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on May 6,2025. He had been in declining health for 5 years.

Ricky was born December 10,1953, Iredell County, North Carolina, to the late Deemie and Charlie Kennerly. Ricky was preceded in death by his parents, sister Joyce Kennerly and brother Jerry Kennerly. Those left to cherish his...

May 4, 2025

Betty Hill Goins, 94, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 4, 2025.

Betty was born on December 5, 1930 in Anson County. She was a cherished daughter of the late Davis Lee Hill and Nezzie Ada Kiker Hill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Roy Conard...

May 4, 2025

Terry Lewis Eller, 61, of China Grove, North Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 4, 2025. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Terry was known for his unwavering work ethic, generous spirit and deep love for his family.

Terry is preceded in death by his parents Betty and Jerry Eller. Terry is survived by his beloved wife,...

May 3, 2025

Deloris Lee Mabry Rutherford of Concord NC.

Deloris Lee Mabry Rutherford, 74, died unexpectedly on May 3, 2025. Deloris was Born April 23, 1951 in Goldsboro, NC. Deloris is survived by her devoted husband of 57 years, Leonard Nelson Rutherford, Jr., her two daughters Rhonda Lee Rutherford (Eric Collins) and Jennifer Rutherford Robertson, J.D. (Max Robertson), two grand-daughters Madilynn Robertson and...

Apr 30, 2025

Patsy Jean McCreary, 78, of China Grove, N.C, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on April 30, 2025, after a short illness. She was born on August 27, 1946 in New Orleans, Louisiana a daughter of Sydney Joseph Martinez and Helen Marie Blouin.

Patsy retired from K-Mart with 35 years of service and enjoyed talking with friends that...

Apr 28, 2025

Ralph Wiley Smith, Sr.

10/14/1936 – 4/28/2025

With hearts full of love and gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we celebrate the homecoming of Ralph Wiley Smith, Sr. age 88 of Kannapolis, NC who passed Monday, April 28th 2025 peacefully in his sleep at his home in Kannapolis.

Born in Cabarrus County to Harris Brown Smith and Elsie Lillian Rogers Smith on October...

Apr 28, 2025

Thomas Lewis Martin, 78, of Kannapolis passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, April 28, 2025.

Thomas was born in Henry County Virginia to Frank and Maecell Martin. He graduated from James Madison College which is now known as James Madison University. He proudly served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War Era. Thomas was a man...

Apr 25, 2025

Douglas Wilson Griffin, 73, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2025. Doug was born in Cabarrus County to the late Wilson and Florence Griffin. He graduated from A. L. Brown High School in 1969.

Throughout his life Doug enjoyed music. He played trumpet in his high school band and he sang both bass and baritone in his church choir. In adulthood...

Apr 25, 2025

Linda Helen Gulledge Moore, 77, of China Grove, passed away, Friday, April 25, 2025 at her home.

She was born August 14, 1947 to the late Bert Gulledge and Mary Lee Moore Gulledge.

Linda worked at Phillip Morris for many years until her retirement. She enjoyed riding a motorcycle and traveling, and enjoyed retirement, she was a loving mother and great grandmother.

She...

Apr 22, 2025

Robert Max Haynes, 66, of China Grove, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Robert was born August 30, 1958, in Mooresville to Joanne Adams Haynes and the late Max William Haynes.

Robert worked and repaired small engines and was a flagman for go cart racing, Robert was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church...

Apr 21, 2025

Earl Eugene Stevens of Concord, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 21, 2025. Earl was born April 22, 1940, in Oldtown, KY. He passed away about six hours short of his 85th birthday.

He was preceded in death by his beloved grandparents that reared him, Rev. Eugene & Lillian Meadows and his mother, Mary Stevens. Survivors...

Apr 19, 2025

Thomas G. Smith, 84, of Kannapolis, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at his home. He was born on December 12, 1940, to the late George and Margaret Smith in Mitchell, South Dakota.

Thomas married the love of his life, Kori Frics on June 27, 1964.

Thomas received his bachelor’s degree in accounting from the University of South Dakota-Vermilion in 1962....

Apr 19, 2025

Sandra "Sandy" Gale Smith, 69, of Stanfield, NC passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 19, 2025.

Sandy was born in Mecklenburg County to the late Walter Wilbert Starnes and Ruby Mae Harper. She was married to Eddie Smith for 19 years.

Sandy worked at Craftman Fabrics for nearly 30 years until the plant shut down in 2003. She then worked at Gentry...

Apr 19, 2025

Margaret Ann Caldwell Gullet, 90, of China Grove, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House.

She was born July 25, 1934, in Rowan County to the late Willie Caldwell and Lottie Garver Caldwell.

Margaret worked at Linn Mills for many years. She loved spending time at the lake, fishing and enjoying cookouts and gatherings with family and friends. She...

Apr 19, 2025

Doris Rose Hoffner Holloway, 90 of CHINA GROVE, NC.

Born January 28, 1935, to the late Victor Leslie and Gaither Viola Hoffner ran into the arms of Jesus April 19, 2025. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, James V. Holloway Jr. and three of her children. Doris was the last remaining of eleven siblings born and...