Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
Dorothy Elaine Blackwelder
Apr 17, 2025
It is with a heavy heart to convey that Mrs. Dorothy Elaine Blackwelder, age 90, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Elaine was born on May 31, 1934 in Cabarrus County to the late Joseph Leonard and Kathleen Mowrer Griffin. She was a 1952 graduate of Landis High School, and a 1955 graduate of Cabarrus Hospital...
Martha Louise Helms
Apr 17, 2025
Martha Louise Helms, 73, of Clayton, NC passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Clayton Health and Rehabilitation.
She was born January 25, 1952, in Rowan Co. to the late Howard Cornelius Helms and Maggie Elizabeth Weaver Helms.
Martha went to Rowan Vocational School, she enjoyed listening to music and reading children’s books, going on car rides, she enjoyed being around people,...
Jerry Wesley Garrett
Apr 16, 2025
Jerry Wesley Garrett Jr. December 11, 1962 – April 16, 2025 Age 62 | Lexington, NC
Jerry Wesley Garrett Jr., lovingly known as Boo, Big Jer, J Dub, Jerry Garetti, Papaw Jerry, and Big Daddy (if you know, you know!), passed away peacefully on April 16, 2025, in Salisbury, NC, surrounded by his devoted family.
Born on December 11, 1962, in Concord,...
Melba "Clarice" Lowery
Apr 16, 2025
Melba “Clarice” Leonard Lowery, 95, of Rockwell, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
Clarice was born on January 6, 1930 in Anson County. She was a cherished daughter of the late Joel Franklin Leonard and Daisy Mae Marze Leonard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Everette...
Dolores Dobson Smith
Apr 14, 2025
Dolores Dobson Smith, 89, passed from a world of pain to rest safely in the arms of Jesus on Monday, April 14th, 2025.
A lifelong resident of Cabarrus County, Dolores was born on August 4th, 1935, to John Thomas Dobson and Ola Lee Harris Dobson, both now deceased. She was raised with four siblings in the Brown Mill Hill section of...
Charles "Jackie" Smith
Apr 13, 2025
Charles "Jackie" Smith, 82, of Mooresville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on January 4, 1943, Jack lived a life defined by service, love, and a deep appreciation for the outdoors. A proud U.S. Army veteran, Jack served his country during the Vietnam War with honor and courage. After returning home, he...
Dottie Neal
Apr 9, 2025
Dottie Neal, 85, of Kannapolis, passed away April 9, 2025 at Morningside Assisted Living.
She was born February 1,1940 in Spartanburg, SC to the late James Kirby Watson Sr. and Viola Oliver Watson.
Dottie was a member of Skyland Baptist Church and also attended Eastwood Baptist Church, She worked for Cannon Mills and later became a nanny for many years to many...
Dennis Wayne Gullette
Apr 7, 2025
Dennis Wayne Gullette, 58 of Kannapolis, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 7, 2025.
Dennis was born in Cabarrus County to the late Jerry Wayne Gullette and Linda Diane Gullette. His great joy was fixing cars and owned his own business where he was the main mechanic. He loved helping others and was a member of Faith Baptist...
Nancy Gibson Mitchem
Apr 6, 2025
Nancy Gibson Mitchem, 74, of Kannapolis, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2025. She was born November 11, 1950, to the late David Harrison Gibson and Esther Langley Gibson.
Nancy proudly served in the US Army and worked many years at Organic Dyestuffs as a Lab Technician. Nancy loved going to the beach. She loved attending her monthly meetings with her widow’s...
Troy Ray Elliott
Apr 5, 2025
Troy Ray Elliott, of China Grove, went to be with the Lord, gaining his final reward for a life well served on Saturday, April 05. 2025. He gained his wings to heaven in his home that he so proudly built and kept God as the foundation of his home.
Troy was born November 11, 1934, in Rowan County, which was so...
Keith Michael Stallings
Apr 5, 2025
Keith Michael Stallings, 69, of Salisbury, passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
He was born August 12, 1955 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Clyde R. Stallings and Vivian Sechler Stallings.
Keith served in the Air Force after high school, he worked at Freightliner for 29 years, He loved music, playing on the drums or guitar,...
Carolyn Simpson Goodman Ray
Apr 5, 2025
Carolyn Simpson Goodman Ray, 74, of China Grove, Passed away Saturday, April 5, 2025. She was born May 31, 1950, to Ray Lee Simpson and Mary Frances Simpson.
Carolyn received her education in Kannapolis City Schools and then was employed by Cannon Mills for 23 years as well as a hostess for Carino’s following her time at the mill.
Carolyn was a...
Rupert "Buddy" James
Apr 3, 2025
Rupert Lavon “Buddy” James
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Rupert Lavon James “Buddy” (79) on April 3, 2025. Born on December 14, 1945 to the late Rupert Samual James and Ruth Frances James, Buddy is survived by his wife, Naomi James; his four sons, Jeff James (and his wife Donna), Mark James, Kevin James (and his wife...
Crystal Marie Wilson
Apr 3, 2025
Crystal Marie Wilson, 42 from Concord, passed away on April 3, 2025 at 11:25 am at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte.
Crystal was born on April 3, 1983 in Bremerton, WA; daughter to Michael Bourne and Wendi Bourne Goodwin (deceased 12/23/20). She was also proceeded in death by her brother Jevin Michael Bourne (9/22/24), maternal grandparents Louis and Barbara...
Bobby Dwight Wilcox
Apr 3, 2025
Bobby D. Wilcox, 83, of Kannapolis, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
Bobby was born in Cabarrus County to the late Leroy and Aileen Wilcox. He enjoyed racing motorcycles on dirt roads, fishing, hunting and gardening. He spent many joyous days with his family.
Bobby was predeceased by his parents, his daughter, Lisa Wilcox Donehue, his granddaughter, Krista Marie Cook, his...
Marlene Kay Carroll
Apr 1, 2025
Marlene Kay Carroll, 83, of Davidson, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday morning, April 1, 2025, after a lengthy illness and declining health, including a battle with dementia.
Born on December 13, 1941, in Concord, she was the daughter of Juanita and Farrell Faggart. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Carroll; her...
Shirley Frances Grass
Apr 1, 2025
Shirley Frances Stevens Grass June 3, 1933 – April 1, 2025
Shirley Frances Stevens Grass, a devoted mother, grandmother, and lifelong servant of her faith and community, passed away peacefully at home on April 1, 2025, at the age of 91.
Born on June 3, 1933, in Elevation Township, Benson, North Carolina, Shirley grew up on a tobacco farm alongside her parents...
Sylvia Sillmon
Apr 1, 2025
Sylvia Shoaf Sillmon, 88, passed from our sight into the arms of her Lord and Savior on April 1, 2025, surrounded by her family.
Sylvia was born on February 15, 1937, to the late Milton Bays Shoaf, Sr. and Marie Caton Shoaf in Concord, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harrison (Buddy) Sillmon, her brother Steven Harold Shoaf,...
Jimmie W. Johnson Sr.
Mar 30, 2025
Jimmie Johnson Sr, 80, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025, with his family by his side.
Jimmie married Betty Roseman and they had 4 children.
Jimmie’s family welcomes relatives and friends to the Funeral Service at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 4 at Bible Missionary Baptist Church, 11360 Old Concord Road, Rockwell, NC 28138. Burial with military honors will follow at...
Jacqueline Annette Rowell
Mar 30, 2025
Jacqueline Annette Mills Rowell, 86, of Kannapolis, passed away, Sunday March 30, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.
She was born January 2, 1939, in Union Co. NC to the late Jack Mills and Gladys Mae Birmingham.
Jackie worked for Cannon Mills until her retirement, She enjoyed fishing, the mountains, baking at Christmas time and cooking, she loved her Lord and Savior and...
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