Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Feb 2, 2022

Denford Harold Oxendine, Sr., 88, of Kannapolis passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022. He was born November 25, 1933 in Robeson County, a son of the late Lonnie Hayes Oxendine and Minerva Elizabeth Howington Oxendine. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bess Oxendine on September 16, 2021.

Denford was a pharmacist at various pharmacies in...

Feb 2, 2022

William Russell “Rusty” Adams, 54, of Kannapolis, lost his life to cancer Wednesday evening, February 2, 2022.

Born May 31, 1967, in Royston, GA, he was the son of the late Ralph Russell and Geraldine Combs Adams. He was also preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Tim Cabe.

Russell loved all of his family, his...

Jan 31, 2022

Ernest Chester Griffith, Jr., 74, of China Grove went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 31, 2022 at Novant Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, NC following a short illness.

Ernest was born March 1, 1947 in Salem County, NJ to the late Ernest Chester Griffith, Sr. and Beatrice Jeanette Petterson Griffith.

A graveside service...

Jan 31, 2022

Dawn Harrington Gryder, age 64, of Landis passed away at her home on January 31, 2022. Her death was unexpected.

Private memorial services will be held at a later date.

Dawn was born May 11, 1957 in Cabarrus Co., a daughter of the late John T. and Maude Plyler Harrington. In addition to her parents,...

Jan 30, 2022

Ernest “Ernie” Calvin Brock, 83, of Kannapolis passed away on January 30, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. He was born July 29, 1938 in Rowan County, a son of the late Jones Odell Brock and Dorothy Steele Brock.

Ernie had formerly worked at Cannon Mills and then for Cabarrus County as a reservoir manager at Lake Howell.  ...

Jan 30, 2022

Tommy Wayne Bunton, Sr., 74 years old, passed away on January 30, 2022.  Tommy was born in Rowan County, North Carolina on January 12, 1948 to the late Ira and Emma Campbell Bunton.

Tommy proudly served his country in the US Army and went on to be a lifelong employee of Jerry’s Auto Body in Landis.  He...

Jan 30, 2022

Linda Joyce Thompson Albright, 85, passed away on January 30, 2022.  Linda was born on September 16, 1936 in Rowan County, North Carolina to the late Edgar and Elsie Deal Thompson.

Linda worked for South Rowan High School in the food service department.  She was a loving, God fearing woman, and was a devoted wife, mother, and...

Jan 29, 2022

Elizabeth Watts Shue, 86, of Kannapolis, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022.

Elizabeth was born July 30, 1935, in Cabarrus Co., a daughter of the late Cletus Watts and Marie Blackwelder Watts. In addition to parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Sonny Watts; sister, Jean Jenkins Spoon and brothers-in-law, Herbert Jefferson Browning and...

Jan 29, 2022

Martha Witherspoon Barden, former Kannapolis resident, died Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Trinity Oaks, Salisbury. She was born February 8, 1929 in Hickory to  Marvin H. and Pauline Holler Witherspoon.

A 1947 graduate of Claremont Central High School, Hickory, she attended Lenoir Rhyne College earning a bachelor’s degree in 1951. She served as Director of Christian Education...

Jan 28, 2022

Joseph Hester Binkley, 100, of Kannapolis, born in Clemmons, NC, passed away January 28, 2022. He was born September 29, 1921 in Forsyth County, a son of the late William G. and Lydia Pegram Binkley. He was preceded in death by his brothers, John (Irene), Charles Ellis (Faye), Tom (Edna), Herbert (Cleve), Howard (Mollie) and Jim (June). He was...

Jan 28, 2022

Connie Dean Stirewalt, 63, of Kannapolis, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 28, 2022, at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Connie Dean was born August 8, 1958, in Cabarrus Co., a daughter of Charlene Cook Stirewalt of Kannapolis and the late Clyde Monroe Stirewalt Sr.

Connie Dean will always be remembered as a sweet,...

Jan 28, 2022

Steven Wayne Walton, 54, of Kannapolis, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022 at Atrium Health CMC Main in Charlotte. He was born February 6, 1967 in Rowan County. He is the son of Jerry and Ann Walton. He was proceeded in death by his late wife, Sue Walton, his late wife, Alisa Walton, and his niece Felicia Hunt Aside from...

Jan 28, 2022

Robert Lee "Bob" Eldreth, 71, of China Grove, passed into the loving arms of the Lord Friday, January 28, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Born February 28, 1950 in Chester, PA, he was the son of the late Denver and Arlena VanDyke Eldreth. Bob was a man of faith, and attended Piedmont Baptist Church. He loved going with...

Jan 27, 2022

Charles Nolan Payne, 90, of Kannapolis passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022. He was born in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Bynum O. and Maudelee Cloninger Payne. He was preceded in death by brothers, Ray and Glenn Payne.

Charles was an Eagle Scout and former scout master of Troop #33. He was an active member...

Jan 26, 2022

Maggie Lean Adams, 84, of Kannapolis passed away January 26, 2022, at Caremoor Assisted Living.  She was born January 29, 1937 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late James Alfred Adams and Annie Belle Chastain Adams. She was preceded in death by her sister, Annie Sue Adams.

Maggie had formerly worked at Charlotte Pipe and Foundry...

Jan 26, 2022

Leroy Alexander "Bill" Castor, 99, of Kannapolis, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday morning, January 26, 2022.

Born June 18, 1922, in Rowan County, he was the son of the late Wilma Castor Russell. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret, his second wife, Kathleen, and his...

Jan 26, 2022

Ellen Hoover Brown, 60, of Kannapolis, went to be with the Lord on January 26, 2022.  Ellen was born in Atlanta, Georgia on January 24, 1962 to Dr. Charles E. Hoover and the late Winnie Strozier Hoover.

Ellen dedicated her life to the Methodist Church with her late husband Michael. Ellen loved being a mother and grandmother. ...

Jan 25, 2022

Benny Lee "Pete" McIntyre, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 25th, 2022 at the age of 78 years old. His funeral will be held at 1:00pm Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Friendship Freewill Baptist Church in Kannapolis with Rev. George Morris officiating. Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove. His family will receive friends...

Jan 25, 2022

Ray Edward Craven, 86, of Kannapolis, passed into the loving arms of the Lord January 25, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. Born February 27, 1935 in Wilkes County, he was the son of the late Johnie and Blanche Bauguess Craven. Ray spent his working years at Carolina Mirror, Gardner Glass, and Cannon Mills. He enjoyed tinkering in the garage,...

Jan 25, 2022

Wayne Hoppers Petrea

Kannapolis - Wayne Petrea, age 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. He was born October 16, 1932 in Cabarrus County, son of the late C. McNeil Petrea and Forrest Hoppers Petrea. Wayne retired from First Bank in Kannapolis in 1997 after spending over 40 years in the banking industry where he...