Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Mar 14, 2022

Norman Anthony Ritchie (Tony), 79 of Concord, died on March 14, 2022 in Harrisburg. Norman was born in May 23, 1942 in Mooresville, a son of the late Norman Ormond Ritchie and Rosia Lee Grant. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Roger Ritchie, and Jerry Ritchie. Norman attended Wingate University, and later became a contractor, building...

Mar 14, 2022

Mark Steven LaTurno, 55 years old, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 14, 2022.  Mark was born on September 8, 1966 in Cabarrus County to Gary and Barbara Donaldson LaTurno.

Mark was his children and grandchildren’s hero and loved his family very much.  Mark went to South Rowan High School.  He...

Mar 11, 2022

William Everette “Bill” Rumple, 96, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away Friday evening, March 11, 2022, at his home.

Born August 24, 1925, in Kannapolis, he was a son of the late Daniel Howard Rumple and Mary Allman Rumple. He was also preceded in death by his son, Nick Rumple.

He was employed at WGTL radio...

Mar 10, 2022

Harriet Sue Huffman-Karriker passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at her home in Kannapolis after a period of declining health. Born in Cabarrus County, Harriet spent her entire life in the Cabarrus /Rowan community. Nature, gardening, and cooking were some of her favorite pastimes. Her cakes were legendary, and nothing compared to a Harriet meatball! Her love...

Mar 9, 2022

Daisy Lee Ketner Williams, 94, formally of Kannapolis, answered the call of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 9, 2022 at the Mt. Pleasant House Assistant Living Facility in Mt. Pleasant.

She was born April 10, 1927, in Rowan County (Salisbury)  to the late Charlie Adam Ketner and Mary Lee Troutman Ketner.

Daisy...

Mar 9, 2022

Bristol Cheyenne Milam, 28, of Concord, passed away Wednesday March 9, 2022 at home. Born January 25, 1994 in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of Joy Milam and the late Eric Milam. Bristol was a loving mother and daughter, who could brighten up the room. Those left behind include her mother Joy Milam and step-father Steve Rodriguez; three...

Mar 8, 2022

Rosemary Sahr was born March 3,1940 in Moline, Illinois to the late Blanche and Walter Morrison. She lived thirty-one years in Warren, Ohio before moving to Concord, North Carolina to be near her daughters and grandchildren. Her chosen profession was that of wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Richard...

Mar 5, 2022

Ruby Mae McClamrock Sechler, 97 years old went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on March 5, 2022.  Ruby was born on May 4, 1924 in Cabarrus County to the late Frank and Esther Groff McClamrock.

Ruby was a seamstress throughout her career, retiring many years ago.  She loved to garden, sew, read and...

Mar 5, 2022

Mr. Spiros "Steve" Mavropoulos, 86 passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC.

Spiros was born in Athens, Greece on May 12, 1935 and was the only child of the late Spiros and Georgia Mavropoulos.  Spiros spent most of his life in Stedman and Fayetteville, NC.

He is survived by...

Mar 5, 2022

George Lee Beaver, 69, left his home on earth to be with his heavenly Father on March 5, 2022, after a brief period of declining health. He was born in Cabarrus County on August 17,1952 to the late Grover and Betty Kerley Beaver. George was a 1970 graduate of A. L. Brown High School.

He continued his...

Mar 3, 2022

Reverend Roy Michael "Mike" Tickle has gone on to meet his beloved Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He is resting in the arms and presence of the Almighty God. Born January 1, 1954 in Iredell County, he was the son of the late Leroy and Sadie Swicegood Tickle. Mike was a 1972 graduate of AL Brown and had an...

Mar 3, 2022

Grady Ross, Jr.,80, peacefully passed away Thursday afternoon, March 3, 2022, at Kiser Hospice House.

Born March 23, 1941, in Concord, he was a son of the late Grady Ross, Sr. and Lillie Clinton Ross.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 3 sisters and 2 brothers.

A graduate of A.L....

Mar 2, 2022

Ronald “Ron” Lee Fleeman Sr.,65, of Salisbury passed away March 2, 2022. He was born February 15, 1957 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Coy Lee Fleeman and Mary Patrick Fleeman. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vickie Lowder Fleeman.

Ron had worked at Freightliner as ana electrician before retiring due to disability....

Mar 2, 2022

Larry Dean Sides, 77, of Laurinburg, NC, formerly of Kannapolis, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 following a period of declining health.

Larry was born January 30, 1945 in Cabarrus County, NC the son of the late Garvice and Gladys White Sides.

Larry had his master’s degree in education and...

Mar 2, 2022

Theodore Moore, 87, of China Grove, passed away Wednesday afternoon, March 2, 2022.

Born November 10, 1934, in Chesterfield, SC, he was a son of the late James “Willis” and Mary Starnes Moore.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Hazel Lee Moore; 3 brothers, Lee Roy, Carson and Eugene...

Mar 2, 2022

Mary Bess Cochran Raposa, 82, of Kannapolis, passed away Wednesday morning, March 2, 2022, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, following a period of declining health.

Born June 11, 1939, in Albuquerque, NM, she was the daughter of the late James Albert and Evelyn Adeline Gibbs Cochran. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Mar 1, 2022

Saundra “Sandi” Beth Julian Johnson, 59, of Kannapolis passed away March 1, 2022. She was born October 7, 1962 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late Sherman and Margaret Thompson Julian.

Sandi loved music. She sang in the AL Brown chorus and acapella choir in high school. She also sang with the Kannapolis Community Choir. In...

Feb 28, 2022

Allen Dale Miller, 61 years old, went home to be with Jesus on February 28, 2022 at Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach, FL.  Allen was born on February 27, 1961 to the late Allen and Christine Purser Miller in Concord, NC.

Those left to cherish his memory is his sister, Ann Hurd and her husband Ken;...

Feb 27, 2022

George Oren Stacey, Sr., 93 years old went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 27, 2022, surrounded by his family. George was born on September 10, 1928 in Rutherford County, NC to the late John and Douglas Rhymer Stacey.

George was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.  He was the owner and operator of...

Feb 26, 2022

Hazel Lambert Hampton, 92, of Kannapolis, passed away, Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

She was born April 10, 1929 in Stanley Co. to the late William Albert Lambert and Sarah Honeycutt Lambert.

Hazel was a member of First Baptist Church Kannapolis. She was a devoted wife for 70 years to Gene who...