Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
Shirley S. Esquer
Dec 22, 2024
Shirley Stirewalt Esquer, 70, of China Grove, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Novant Health- Rowan with family by her side. She was born on January 21, 1954, to the late Robert and Katherleen Stirewalt in Cabarrus County, NC.
Shirley married the love of her life, Michael Anthony Esquer on March 2, 1975, in Salisbury, NC.
Shirley worked in Food Service...
Shirley Lancaster Hathcock
Dec 20, 2024
Shirley Lancaster Hathcock, 89, of Concord passed away Friday, December 20, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.
She was born December 29, 1934 in Cabarrus Co. to the late William Henry Lancaster and Evelyn Brock Lancaster.
Shirley worked for Cannon Mills Plant 6 Main Office for over 20 years and then started her own fabrics and decorating business, Final Touch Fabrics in Concord,...
Audrey Childers
Dec 19, 2024
Audrey Childers, 84, of Kannapolis, passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024 at her home.
She was born February 24, 1940 in Fayette County, PA to the late Clarance Richter and Nellie Walker Richter.
Audrey was a loving wife and mother and sister, she enjoyed working crossword puzzles, singing at church, flower gardening, she learned to play the piano after she turned 60,...
Henry Hampton Land
Dec 19, 2024
Henry Hampton Land a resident of Kannapolis died peacefully at his home December 19, 2024. He was 82.
He was born April 7, 1942 in Winston-Salem, NC. to the late Jack Robert and Nannie Alma Land.
He was a graduate of R. J. Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem, graduating at the top of his class with a perfect score on the SAT....
Kenneth Michael Fricker
Dec 19, 2024
Kenneth Michael Fricker, 74, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2024. He was born on July 2, 1950, in Bronx, NY, to the late Robert W. Fricker and Irene T. Fricker. Ken honorably served in the United States Air Force and was a Vietnam Veteran. He retired from the Concord Telephone Company as a Senior Network Planner.
He was...
Coralia “Irma” Sanchez
Dec 19, 2024
Coralia “Irma” Sanchez, 91, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19, 2024.
Irma was born on February 21, 1933 in El Salvador. She was a cherished daughter of the late Manuel Zelayadia and Emilia Sanchez. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Thomas Sanchez and sister, Dora Alicia Sanchez.
Irma was a lover of...
Michael Jay Smith
Dec 17, 2024
Michael Jay Smith of Kannapolis, NC formally of Watertown, NY died December 17, 2024 peacefully under the care of the Tucker Hospice House, with his family surrounding him after a brief and courageous fight of lung cancer.
Born on December 19, 1964, he was the first son born to Michael and Janet (Prior) Smith. Mike lovingly got the nickname "Tyke"...
Dustin Blake Parson
Dec 16, 2024
Dustin Blake Parson, 37, of Kannapolis unexpectedly passed away at his home after complications from pneumonia on December 16, 2024.
His family will receive friends at Whitley's Funeral Home on Sunday, December 22, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM, followed by a graveside service at Carolina Memorial Park at 1:00 PM.
Dustin was born in Cabarrus County to Thomas Parson and Cammie Murph...
Shirley Jean Noblitt
Dec 16, 2024
Shirley Jean Love Noblitt, 83 of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 16, 2024, at her daughter’s residence surrounded by her loving family.
She was born January 29, 1941, in Cabarrus County, N.C., a daughter of the late William Eugene Love and Mattie Ann Shue Love. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Franklin...
Diane “Kelli” Paulette Elliott
Dec 16, 2024
Diane “Kelli” Paulette Elliott, 74, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16, 2024.
Kelli was born on September 22, 1950 in Colorado. She was a cherished daughter of the late Finn Calvin Kelly and Elizabeth Jean Mesker Kelly.
Kelli was known for her sweet, outgoing nature and infectious smile. She made friends everywhere she went. She had a passion for...
Jatanna Natalie Brotherton
Dec 16, 2024
Jatanna Natalie Lewis Brotherton, 84, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, December 16, 2024
Jatanna was born on January 5, 1940 in Cabarrus County. She was a cherished daughter of the late J.B Lewis and Elveen Humble Lewis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Jerry Lewis and Michael “Mike”...
Juneious "Jay" Walter Spears, Jr.
Dec 15, 2024
J. W. Spears, Jr. “Jay” was born on December 15, 1935, in Concord, NC, to parents, J. W. Spears, Sr. and Grace Whittington Spears, and he passed into Heaven on his birthday this year. Jay grew up on Winecoff St, Concord, where he and his family were charter members of Wil-Mar Park Baptist Church. In recent years he attended Flow...
Roma Talmage "Jay" Key
Dec 14, 2024
Roma Talmage “Jay” Key, 81, of Landis, passed away, Saturday December 14, 2024 at his son’s home.
He was born September 4, 1943 in Wilkes Co. to the late William Floyd Key and Mary Jane Roberts Key.
Jay worked for Cannon Mills for 30 Plus years before going to work as a custodian for Cabarrus County Schools, he also coached Dixie Youth...
Byron Miller
Dec 13, 2024
Byron Miller, 77, of Mooresville, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte.
He was born June 2, 1947 in Maryland to the late Byron Headley Miller and Charlotte Mullineaux Miller.
Byron was a firefighter for over 25 years, he was a Vietnam veteran serving in the U.S. Army and a Purple Heart recipient. He enjoyed grilling, working in...
Ben Robert Hill
Dec 10, 2024
Ben Robert Hill, 77, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away at his home, Tuesday evening, December 10, 2024, with family by his side.
Born October 4, 1947, in Cabarrus County, he was a son of the late Wilbur and Mary Fisher Hill.
A 1965 graduate of Winecoff High, he later attended Central Piedmont Community College. Ben had honorably served his country with the...
Brian Douglas Bost
Dec 9, 2024
Brian Douglas Bost, 67, passed away at home Monday morning, December 9, 2024. He had been employed as a nuclear technician. Per Brian's request, there will be no formal services.
John Israel Campbell
Dec 8, 2024
John Israel Campbell, Sr., 91, of Kannapolis died Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus, after a period of declining health.
A graveside service will be held at Carolina Memorial Park on Thursday, December 12, at 12:00 PM noon with Rev. Ed Burns officiating. His family will receive friends at the grave after the committal.
John was born November 23, 1933,...
Rev. Darrell D. Coble
Dec 8, 2024
Darrell Coble, 89, of Concord, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2024.
Darrell was born on May 21, 1935, in Troy, NC. He was a cherished son of the late Paul and Louise Coble. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Paul and Harvey Coble; brother-in-law Wayne Wilhoit.
Darrell served in the Airforce and was stationed...
Eva Elizabeth "Sue" Ritchie
Dec 7, 2024
Eva Elizabeth “Sue” Ritchie, 91 of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home on Saturday, December 7, 2024. Born March 12, 1933 in Cabarrus Co. to the late Wade Hampton Ritchie Sr. and Virginia Lee Ritchie. Eva was a school teacher for many years teaching at Kannapolis City Schools and Hickory City Schools. She was a...
Bobby Allen Gulledge
Dec 7, 2024
Bobby Allen Gulledge, 87, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis. He was born March 26, 1937, the youngest of 12 children, to the late Ben and Annis Allen Gulledge in Chesterfield County, SC.
Bobby proudly served in the US Army from 1955 to 1958 with some of his time overseas during the Korean War Era....
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