Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
Jackie Wayne Waters, Sr
Jan 6, 2025
Jackie Wayne Waters, 83, of Kannapolis, passed away on January 6, 2025 at the home of his daughter in China Grove, NC.
Jack was born on November 6, 1941 in Stanley, NC, to the late Albert Earnest Waters and Annie Belle Brady, the 10th born of 13 children, 12 of whom preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death...
Lisa Castor Pepper
Jan 5, 2025
Lisa Castor Pepper, 59, of Salisbury, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, January 5, 2025.
Lisa was born on November 3, 1965 in Cabarrus County. She was a cherished daughter of the late J.C Castor and Shelvia Cannon Phillips. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Terry Bunn and Boonkey Castor.
Lisa was...
Cora Ella McWaters
Jan 4, 2025
Cora Ella Freeze McWaters, 93 of Landis, peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday morning, January 4, 2025. She was born, September 25,1931, the daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. H. E. Freeze (Dorothy).
Cora, affectionately known to those she loved as “Corky”, faithfully served along with her military veteran husband, H. D. McWaters (Don) who...
Helen Wall Holshouser
Jan 3, 2025
Helen Wall Holshouser was the strongest, independent person that we knew. She left her earthly body on January 3, 2025, passing peacefully at the Atrium Hospice House of Union County. Helen is survived by her two daughters, Missy Moncure (spouse, Russ Moncure); Suzy Farrar (spouse, Michael Farrar); two grandchildren, Will Moncure (spouse, Kendall Moncure); Ally Moncure; sister, Audre Yates; nieces,...
Teri Marie LaCivita
Jan 3, 2025
Teri Marie LaCivita, 50, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 3, 2025 at her residence.
Teri was born on November 6, 1974 in Massachusetts. She was the cherished daughter of Elizabeth “Bette” Breslin LaCivita and the late Salvatore Louis LaCivita.
Teri was known for her beautiful green eyes, which reflected her generous heart and the love she had for life....
Julia Casper
Jan 1, 2025
Julia Casper, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in Rockwell, NC.
She was born May 5, 1937, in Ellenboro, NC to Ida Duncan. She worked and later retired from Wal-Mart at Eastway in Charlotte, NC as a cashier for over 20 years, where she met countless people that brightened her day as she did the same for others....
Miriam Serna Neyra
Jan 1, 2025
Miriam Serna Neyra, 63, of Kannapolis, NC (formerly Lima, Peru) passed away in her home on January 1, 2025.
Miriam was born on April 14, 1961, in Lima, Peru to Santiago Serna and the late Juanita Neyra. She moved to the United States in 2000 with her son Jose.
Miriam was a loving Mother and Nana. She enjoyed spending time with...
John Lewis Oliphant
Jan 1, 2025
John Lewis Oliphant, 88, of Kannapolis, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.
John was born on October 24, 1936 in Rowan County. He was a cherished son of the late Willie D. Oliphant and Margaret Helen Mayhew Oliphant. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife Nedda Bebber...
Grady F. Phelps
Dec 31, 2024
Grady Franklin Phelps, 80, of Mocksville, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Novant Medical Center-Rowan. He was born December 3, 1944, to the late Walter and Pauline Sain Phelps in Salisbury, NC.
Grady was a longtime worker at Cannon Mills in Kannapolis. Grady loved going to the mountains. He would take his camper on weekends and travel to the mountains...
Mary Hudson Cooper
Dec 30, 2024
Mary Ophelia Hudson Cooper, 87, peacefully passed away Monday morning, December 30, 2024, at her home, following a period of declining health.
Born January 10, 1937, in Chesterfield County, SC, Mary was a daughter of the late Carl Woodrow Hudson and Ruby Viola Wright Hudson.
Mary had been a certified nursing assistant for most of her life, providing and care and love...
Deborah English
Dec 30, 2024
Deborah (Debbie) Lynn Penfield English, age 70, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family. Born on December 20, 1954, in Albemarle, NC, Debbie graduated from Albemarle Senior High School in 1973.
Debbie dedicated over fifteen years to Collins & Aikman and later worked for NC Farm Bureau Insurance for twenty years, retiring in 2023.
She was preceded...
Cameron O'Neil Lackey
Dec 29, 2024
Cameron O’Neil Lackey, 31 of Midland, NC went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 29, 2024
Cameron was born August 3, 1993, in Cabarrus County, N.C, a son of Jamie Lackey and was raised by his mother, Shannon Phillips and stepfather Scott Phillips of China Grove.
He was employed as a pipe layer with Zoladz’s Construction. He enjoyed riding four...
Dyanne Yvonne Nicklas
Dec 27, 2024
Dyanne Yvonne Nicklas
September 30, 1957 - December 27, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dyanne Yvonne Nicklas, a beloved mother, grandmother, partner, sister, and friend. Dyanne entered into eternal rest on December 27, 2024, after a life filled with faith, love, and service. She was 67.
Dyanne was preceded in death by her parents, Yvonne and...
Nancy Shepherd Cline
Dec 27, 2024
Nancy Shepherd Cline, of 885 Roy Cline Road, died on December 27, 2024. A Memorial Service will be held at 2 pm on January 18, 2025, at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, China Grove, with Pastor Bob Young officiating. The family will receive friends at the church fellowship hall immediately following the Service.
Mrs. Cline was born in Wilkes County on August 18,...
Kirk Howard
Dec 27, 2024
Kirk Howard, 65, of Concord, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.
He was born September 3, 1959 in Cabarrus Co. to the late Wendall and Marlene Overcash Howard. Kirk graduated from A.L. Brown High School. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service for 37 years and met countless people on his routes that brightened his day as...
Carol Anne Makachinas
Dec 26, 2024
Carol Anne Makachinas, 80, of Concord, passed away, Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus aka NE Medical Center.
She was born October 22, 1944, in Philadelphia, PA to the late Russell Dickinson Jr. and Helen Videl Miller Dickinson.
Carol was a nurse for most of her life, including a hospital OR trauma nurse and continued later working for Medical Modalities...
Colleen Brindle Davis
Dec 24, 2024
Colleen Brindle Davis, 71, of Kannapolis, went to be with her heavenly father on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.
Colleen was born on September 25, 1953 in Cabarrus County. She was a cherished daughter of the late Carl Anderson Brindle and Annie Louise Lambert. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Richard Wayne Davis; son,...
Jamie L. Tucker
Dec 23, 2024
Jamie Moser Tucker, 62, of Kannapolis, passed away Monday, December 23, 2024 at Levine Dickson Hospice House, in Huntersville.
Jamie was born July 10, 1962 in Cabarrus Co. to Louise Moser and the late James Franklin Moser.
Jamie was a beautician for many years and she loved animals, going on beach trips, collecting coins and stamps, and she enjoyed gardening, She was...
Catherine Bruce
Dec 23, 2024
Catherine "Cathy" Mullis Bruce, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and compassionate nurse, passed away peacefully on December 23rd, 2024, after bravely battling cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family, reflecting the deep connections she cultivated throughout her life.
Cathy was born on October 25th, 1967, in Cabarrus County, to Ronald Mullis and the late Margaret Day. Cathy's caring spirit led...
Donald Preston Lazenby
Dec 22, 2024
October 2, 1962 – December 22, 2024
Donald "Don" Preston Lazenby was a kind, loving, and devoted family man who brought warmth and joy to everyone he met. Born on October 2, 1962, to Evelyn Cassel Lazenby and Henry Brown Lazenby in Kannapolis, NC, Don grew up with a strong sense of family and community. He was a beloved brother to...
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