Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Jul 19, 2021

Josephine (Jo) McBrayer Wells, 89, of Kannapolis passed away on July 19, 2021. She was born June 16, 1932 in Munition,  West Virginia, a daughter of the late Howard and Effie McBrayer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bervil Wells and a son, Jerry Lee Miller.

Josephine was a faithful member of God’s Church of...

Jul 19, 2021

Cecil Herbert Richardson, 92, of Charlotte, passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis. Cecil was born on July 27, 1928, in Monroe, to the late Herbert Richardson and Lola Newman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years, Mildred Chambers Richardson, and his daughter,...

Jul 19, 2021

Richard Allen “Dick” Sargent, 75, of Kannapolis and formerly of Brockton MA, passed away on July 19, 2021 at his home with his family by his side.

A graveside service with military burial rites will be conducted at a later date in Bourne MA.

Dick was born on June 22, 1946 in Brockton MA, a...

Jul 19, 2021

Joseph Gibson Untz, Sr. 91 of Concord went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 19, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family following a period of declining health.

Joseph was born April 28, 1930 in Cabarrus County, NC a son of the late Ernest L. and Lillie Pearl Ballard Untz. In addition to...

Jul 18, 2021

Thomas Dunn Hutchens left to be with Jesus on July 18, 2021. Tom was a devoted Husband, Father, “Papa” to 9 grandchildren, Uncle and Friend to so many. Tom was born July 24, 1940 in Murray, KY to Walter and Vera Hutchens and was also preceded into Heaven by his brothers Bob and Porter Hutchens. He leaves behind the...

Jul 17, 2021

Mattie Gardner Baucom, 99, of Denton, and formerly of Kannapolis, passed away July 16, 2021 at Randolph Hospice House. Born February 15, 1922 in Richmond County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Maude Warner Gardner.

Mattie spent her working years as a supply clerk at Burlington Industries.

Mattie is survived by...

Jul 15, 2021

Charles Jeffery Clowney Sr., 54, of Kannapolis, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 15, 2021. Charles was born on April 21, 1967 in Cabarrus County to the late Marion Clowney and Mattie Owens Clowney. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers and one sister. Charles previously worked for Lane Construction and currently worked...

Jul 14, 2021

Kimberly Denise Kerley Hill, 64, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at Tucker Hospice House surrounded by loving family. Kimberly was born on December 24, 1956 in Cabarrus County to the late Naomi Hardy Kerley and Elder Rom Kerley, who survives. Kimberly spent her career serving others as a Nurse, having worked for the hospital,...

Jul 13, 2021

Mary Catherine Wages Daniels ,74, of Mt. Ulla died Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville after a period of declining health.

Services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, July 15 at West Lawn Mausoleum Chapel with her family receiving friends after the committal service by the grave.

Mary...

Jul 12, 2021

Joann Leazer Underwood, 85, of Mooresville passed away 07-12-2021 at home with her family gathered around.  Joann was a Valentine’s baby in 1936 born to the late Grace and Samuel Leazer in Mooresville, North Carolina.  Joann was the youngest of 15 children and enjoyed lots of family her whole life.  She was employed for many years at Cannon Mills...

Jul 12, 2021

Susie Ann Pethel McCraven, 66, of China Grove, peacefully passed away Monday afternoon, July 12, 2021, at Tucker Hospice House.

Born May 15, 1955, in Cabarrus County, she was a daughter of Peggy Ann Pethel Smith. She was preceded in death by her brother, Timmy Smith.

Susie worked as a hemmer for Cannon Mills. Following...

Jul 11, 2021

Sharon Rose Kerley Fisher peacefully passed away July 11, 2021, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC. Born November 7, 1943, in Taylorsville, NC to the late Abner Roosevelt and Edna Bentley Kerley. She is preceded in death by siblings Carolyn Gilreath and Charles Kerley, and granddaughter Kayla Michelle Ellison. When she was a year old, her parents moved...

Jul 10, 2021

Sarah Elaine Cook, 17, of China Grove, passed into the loving arms of the Lord Saturday, July 10, 2021 at home. Born March 16, 2004 in Cabarrus County, she is the daughter of Donna Cook.

Sarah was to be a senior at South Rowan High School this coming fall. Sarah loved school, her friends and teachers at...

Jul 8, 2021

Barbara Clark Saunders of Oakwood Ave in Concord passed away peacefully July 8th at Atrium Health Cabarrus with her husband Gary (G.W.) and family at her side. She was born December 18th 1940 to the late Earnest and Bertha Clark. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by first husband Gerald  Balcerak and  her brother Nelson...

Jul 7, 2021

Joan Drury McBryde, 81, of Albemarle went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury.

She was born August 3, 1939 in Macon County, Tn. a daughter of the late Freeman Franklin and Oma Dell Parrish Drury. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Albert...

Jul 7, 2021

Joyce Martin Hannah, 86, of Kannapolis, passed away July 7, 2021 at her home. She was born August 12, 1934 in Cabarrus Co. to the late Jessie Martin and Molly James Martin. Those left to cherish her memory; seven children, Patricia Fowler, Cathy Hannah, Denise Parrish, Hope Hughey, Amy Thompson, Jeffery Hannah, Martin Hannah, 13 grandchildren, 21 Great Grandchildren,...

Jul 6, 2021

Saundra Kay Trull Cauble of Concord, loving wife and mother passed away at age 79 on July 6, 2021.

Saundra was born September 29, 1941 in Concord, a daughter of the late Treece and Eleanor Hess Trull.

She was employed by Cabarrus Orthopedic Clinic as an Accredited Record Technician.

Those left to cherish...

Jul 6, 2021

Rachel Elmina McCorkle Overcash, 91, of Concord, went into her heavenly home on Tuesday, July 6, 2021. Rachel was born on January 31, 1930 to the late Merrill Lee McCorkle and Joanna Clementine McCombs McCorkle. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, J.D. McCorkle and Merrill McCorkle and a sister, Alice Baucom. Rachel...

Jul 3, 2021

James Alton Goodwin, 80, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 3, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. James was born on July 30, 1940 in Rowan County to the late J.B. Goodwin and Addie Bell Cox Goodwin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters. James worked...

Jul 1, 2021

On the morning of July 1st, 2021, Heaven gained a true Angel...

Darothy Faye Dixon Beaver passed away at home surrounded by love after a year of declining health.

She was born on July 3rd, 1948, in Hartsville, SC to the late James Clayton (JC) and Annie Mae Gainey Dixon. She had been a resident...