Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Sep 4, 2021

Katherine Margaret "Kathy" Smith, 88, of Rockwell, passed away at her home Saturday, September 4, 2021. She was born November 8, 1932 in Cabarrus Co. to the late Pearl Weaver Sheets and William Anderson Sheets. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Bobby Harold Smith, one son Mike Aldrige. Also three sisters Frances...

Sep 4, 2021

Betty Lou Jenkins Stirewalt, 83, of Kannapolis passed away at her home on Saturday, September 4, 2021 after a period of declining health.

Funeral services will be held at Whitley’s Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 PM Tuesday, September 7, with her grandson, Matthew Stirewalt officiating. Entombment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park Chapel Mausoleum. Her family...

Sep 3, 2021

Doris Elaine Lunsford Benfield of the Enochville community entered her Heavenly home on September 3, 2021, after years of living with Alzheimer disease.  Mrs. Benfield entered glory on her 89th birthday surrounded by loved ones at her daughter and son-in-law’s home in China Grove, NC.

Elaine was born on September 3, 1932, in a downstairs...

Sep 3, 2021

Tena Marie Ballard Shepard, 61, of Concord, went into her heavenly home on Friday, September 3, 2021 after a courageous long-time battle with cancer. Tena was born on October 5, 1959 in Flint, Michigan to her father, Curly Ballard and late mother, Ollie Hubbard Ballard. Tena was very creative and enjoyed making crafts. Recently, she enjoyed crocheting blankets. She...

Sep 2, 2021

Jeffrey Durward Padgett, 60 of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Northeast following a short illness.

Jeffrey was born April 2, 1961 in Onslow County, NC a son of Vernice Hollis Padgett of Maple Hill, NC and the late Durward Hugh Padgett. He was also preceded in...

Sep 2, 2021

Michael “Mike” Ray Sechler, 61, of Salisbury, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 2, 2021. He was born on March 14, 1960 in Cabarrus County to the late James Ray Sechler and surviving mother, Linda Ewing Brown. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a son, Jason Ray Sechler, and a brother, Dennis Scott Sechler....

Sep 1, 2021

Rev. Ralph A. Adams, of Kannapolis, passed away on September 1, 2021 at his home, after a period of declining health. He was born in Cabarrus Co. on November 15, 1935, a son of the late Fred and Roxie Haynes Adams. In addition to his parents, Ralph was preceded in death by his daughter, Gail Bass and his brother,...

Aug 31, 2021

Linda Brown, 71, of Concord, entered her Eternal Home, finally meeting our Savior, on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. She was born November 15, 1949, in Cabarrus County. Linda was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Linda graduated with The Lightbringers Brigade (1970-1972) from The Salvation Army's...

Aug 30, 2021

Robin Denise Fink, 58 of Concord, passed away, Monday, August 30, 2021 at her home. She was born October 2, 1962 in Cabarrus Co. to the late Charles Lee Fink, and Peggy Joyce Roberts Fink. Robin graduated from Concord High School, she enjoyed going to church and playing the piano and singing, she loved spending time with her grandchild....

Aug 30, 2021

Phillip Steven Allen, 79, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, August 30, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Phillip was born on September 29, 1941 in Rowan County to the late Bruce Allen and Margaret Benfield Allen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Floyd Allen and Michael Allen, and...

Aug 29, 2021

Janet Vaughan Sowers passed away peacefully August 29, 2021 in Pineville, NC after a brief illness.  Janet was born Millie Janet Vaughan October 6, 1924 in Franklin County, NC to Charles Moore Vaughan and Pattie Lou Howell Vaughan.  She was preceded in death by her husband Frank Clyde Sowers who she married March 20, 1948 and her son Richard...

Aug 29, 2021

Juanita B. Carpenter, 80, of Albemarle, NC was called to her heavenly home on Sunday morning August 29th, 2021.  Born September 17th, 1940, she was the daughter of Atlas and Bessie Barbee of Locust, NC.  In addition to her parents, preceding her in death were her husbands’ Ray Thomas and Jerry Carpenter, her brothers Wilson, Aaron, and Dwain Barbee,...

Aug 28, 2021

Libbie Irene Goble Deal, 98, of China Grove, passed away peacefully at home Saturday August 28, 2021 after a period of declining health. Born November 22, 1922 in Iredell County she was the daughter of the late Arthur Bedford and Clara Hafer Goble. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Jackson Deal and twelve brothers and sisters....

Aug 28, 2021

Frances Lanette Morris Fields, 93, of Concord, passed away peacefully Saturday August 28, 2021 at home after a period of declining health. Born August 21, 1928 in Madison County, GA, she was the daughter of the late James Oliver and Margaret Lorene Castor Morris. During her working years, Frances excelled in clerical work for the U.S. Government, working at...

Aug 27, 2021

Mildred Tucker Baucom Curlee, 92, of Matthews and formerly of Kannapolis, passed away at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, Friday August 27, 2021. Born on February 8, 1929 in Stanley County, she was the daughter of Letha Mae Tucker. At Mildred’s request there will be no funeral service, only a private immediate family gathering for memories, prayers and interment,...

Aug 27, 2021

Dr. O.M. (Don) Williams, 84, of Concord, passed away at his home on Friday, August 27, 2021, due to Congestive Heart Failure. He was born on February 13, 1937 in Union County to the late Oscar and Ruby Williams. He was a 1956 graduate of Winecoff High School, and served a tour of duty in the United States Air Force...

Aug 27, 2021

Sylvia Ann Hancock Overcash, 81, of Concord went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 27, 2021 at Tucker Hospice House, Kannapolis following a period of declining health.

She was born August 15, 1940 in Cabarrus County, NC a daughter of the late Woodrow Wilson Hancock and Grace Pauline Hancock Hancock. She was also preceded in...

Aug 26, 2021

Ricky Lee Kee, 64, of Concord, passed away August 26, 2021 at Palmetto Health Richland Hospital in Columbia, SC. Born August 12, 1957 in Cabarrus County, he was the son of the late Billy Gene Kee and Mary Lucille Clontz Kee Swaringen.

When he was working Ricky worked approximately 30 years for his brother, Billy E. Kee,...

Aug 26, 2021

Randy P. Nesbitt, 68, of Kannapolis, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Novant Rowan Medical Center. He was born August 21, 1953 in Rowan Co. to the late Forrest Nesbitt and Daisy Grace Goodnight Nesbitt. Randy retired from Honda Cars of Concord, he attended Unity Baptist Church when he was able, and he loved spending time with his...

Aug 25, 2021

Starling Dale Efird, 68 of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 25, 2021. Death was unexpected.

Starling was born March 17, 1953 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of the late Starling Daleno Efird and the late Bessie Darlene Honeycutt Efird.

Starling was employed at Cannon Mills Plt. #1, #7 twister...