Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

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...

Jan 24, 2022

Linda Lee Carter Loan, 79, of Lillington passed away on January 24, 2022. She was born July 11, 1942 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late William F. Carter and Mary Elizabeth Moore Carter who died January 22, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lacy Lee Loan, Sr., her significant other for the last 20...

Jan 24, 2022

Mr. Ted Warren Kale, Jr., age 81, of Charlotte passed away on January 24, 2022 after a brief battle with Liver Cancer.  Ted was born on February 5, 1940 in Shelby, NC, a son of the late Ted and Pauline Mintz Kale. In addition to his parents Ted was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Dean Allen of York,...

Jan 23, 2022

Dorothy “Dot” Tilley Freeze, 88 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 23, 2022.  Dot was born in Carbarrus County on May 12, 1933 to the late Edward Stepter and Gracy Money Tilley.

Dot was a graduate of J.W. Cannon High School in 1951.  She was devoted mother...

Jan 22, 2022

Nancy Castor Morton , 70 of the Enochville Community died Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus after a period of declining health.

She was born March 20, 1951, in Rowan Co., the daughter of the late Edmund and Rosie Castor. Nancy is survived by her husband of 52 years, Ronnie Morton of the...

Jan 22, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Moore Carter, 98 years old, went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 22, 2022.  Mary was born on May 26, 1923 in Wilkes County, NC to the late James W. and Gertie Greer Moore.

She worked for Cannon Mill for 20 + years.  Mary enjoyed canning, gardening, baking, and crocheting. She loved...

Jan 22, 2022

Elmer "Dave" Davenport, 89, of Kannapolis, passed away Saturday, January 22, 2022 at his home in Kannapolis. Dave was born September 28, 1932 in Bethel, NC to the late William Davenport and Eugenia Andrews. He served his country in the US Navy where he met his wonderful wife Pat. He was a truck driver and retired from Yellow Freight....

Jan 21, 2022

Claudine Ruth Fowler, 99, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2022 at the Brian Center. Claudine was born October 25, 1922, in Cabarrus Co., a daughter of the late John Barbee and Ila Wise Barbee. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Beulah Barger and Nell Collins. Claudine graduated from J.W...

Jan 21, 2022

Barbara "Bobbie" Harrington Durham, - "Maw", 80 of Kannapolis went "to sleep" at her home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, January 21, 2022 and woke up in Glory.

Her funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, January 25 at Whitley's Funeral Chapel with Jon Hicks, Rev. Mitch Thomas and Ronnie James officiating. Burial...

Jan 20, 2022

Jan 20, 2022

Jolina Marie Teal, 2 ½ year old daughter of Rocky Wayne Teal and Virginia Nichole Carver went to be with the Heavenly Angels on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Northeast Medical Center following a lifelong illness.

Jolina was born August 7, 2019 in New Hanover County, NC.

She was a very strong-willed...

Jan 20, 2022

Patricia “Pat” Faye Tennent Call, 79 of Concord passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord following a short illness.

Pat was born December 18, 1942 in Cabarrus County, NC a daughter of the late Charlie William Tennent and Robby Louise Bennett Tennent. Also preceding in death was a sister, Louise Beaver....

Jan 20, 2022

Gladys Ann Dell Riggs, 83 years old, of Denver, NC formerly of Ruskin, FL, passed away on January 20, 2022.  Gladys was born on August 28, 1938 in Ruskin, Florida to the late George and Annie Wright Dell.

Gladys worked her entire career in Sales and was a people person.  She was very family orientated and caregiver...

Jan 20, 2022

Cindy McGraw Lail, 60, of Concord, passed away Thursday morning, January 20, 2022, at Carolina Caring Hospice House, following a long fight with various health issues.

Cindy was born August 23, 1961, in Olney, Texas, a daughter of the late Dorothy Douglas McGraw. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband,...

Jan 19, 2022

Phyllis Manette Green Brown, 82, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Brian Center of Concord. Her death was unexpected.

Phyllis was born October 29, 1939 in Cabarrus County, NC, a daughter of the late Leonard Green and Dezree Slawson Green.

In addition to her parents, she was...

Jan 19, 2022

Lyle Ronald Goodman, 75 of Concord went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus following a short illness.

He was born April 8, 1946 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of the late Ray Huge Goodman and Katherine Arnoldlee Rayfield Goodman. He is also preceded in death by a daughter,...

Jan 19, 2022

Faye Annie Poole Brown, 99, of Kannapolis, passed away Wednesday January 19, 2022 after a period of declining health. Born March 4, 1922 in Wilkes County, she was the daughter of the late James David and Nora Lizzie Milsaps Poole. During her younger years, Faye enjoyed dancing, especially ballroom dancing. She spent much of her career in the medical...