Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Jun 30, 2021

Deborah Anne Williams Akers, 60, of China Grove, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at Novant Health Rowan Regional Medical Center.

Born September 18, 1960 in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Rachel Linker Williams.

Debbie enjoyed working in her flower beds, loved dogs and enjoyed taking care of people....

Jun 29, 2021

Barry Jones Kemp, 75, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, following a period of declining health.

Born November 17, 1945, in Cabarrus County, he was a son of the late Paul Jones Kemp and Oveda Ross Kemp.

A graduate of Liberty University, Barry...

Jun 29, 2021

Leon Ralph Kanipe, 85, of Kannapolis, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Leon was born on May 8, 1936 in Cabarrus County to the late Leonard Kanipe and Edna Mantooth Kanipe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Kanipe. Leon spent his career as a warehouse operator in...

Jun 28, 2021

Our Beloved, Tony Gale Stamey, 67, unexpectedly passed away Monday morning, June 28, 2021, in Kannapolis.

Born September 18, 1953, in Cabarrus County, he was the son of Ida Marie Ward of Kannapolis and the late Millard Ray Stamey. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his step mother, Bobby H. Stamey.

Jun 27, 2021

Sandra Jackson Pittard "Puddin", 55, of Kannapolis, passed away June 27, 2021 at her home. She was born August 14, 1965 in Chesterfield, SC to the late Sylvia Ann Jackson Burris. Sandra enjoyed going to the mountains or the beach, she liked to sit on the front porch, shopping, and cooking, but most of all she loved spending time...

Jun 26, 2021

Ethel Dorothy Reid Kinsey, 100 years of age, of Lexington NC, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 26, 2021. Dorothy was born on July 11, 1920 in Mecklenburg County, to the late Robert Samuel Reid and Ethel Finger Reid. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Barron Dalvin Kinsey;...

Jun 25, 2021

Michael Lynn Fisher, Sr, 70, of Kannapolis passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 25, 2021.

Michael was born September 22, 1950 in Cabarrus County, the son of the late Henry and Marguerite Fisher. He was a life-long area resident and an active member of Kimball Memorial Lutheran Church. Many will remember Bitsy Bakery that he...

Jun 25, 2021

Billy Joe Martin, 67 of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 25, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus following a serious illness of three weeks.

He was born March 16, 1954 in Cleveland County, NC a son of the late Farris Pinky Martin and Catherine Stines Martin.

In addition to his parents...

Jun 24, 2021

Mary Sue Price Kirk, 68, of Locust, went into her heavenly home on Thursday, June 24, 2021. Sue was born in Cabarrus County on October 5, 1952 to the late Harold Price and Carolyn Teal Poole. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a grandson and her step-father, Ray Poole Sue worked as a waitress...

Jun 23, 2021

Carolyn Lugene Barnhardt Wike, born January 8, 1943, met her Heavenly Father on Wednesday, June 23, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Kenneth Barnhardt, Sr. and Rena Jane Wentz Barnhardt; brothers, James Kenneth Barnhardt, Jr., Gerald Guy Barnhardt; husband, Robert Forrest Wike and two sons, Robert, “Robbie” Forrest Wike, Jr. and David Jonathan...

Jun 22, 2021

Nancy Freeze Clayton, 83, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at home in Landis, NC surrounded by her beloved family. She was born in Landis, NC on July 18, 1937.  Nancy was a daughter of the late Herbert Edgar Freeze and Dorothy Correll Freeze and was the tenth of twelve children. In addition to her...

Jun 22, 2021

Shirley Ruth Messer Frazier, 80, of Gastonia and formerly of Kannapolis, went into her heavenly home on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. Shirley was born on June 5, 1941 in Cabarrus County to the late Arthur Henry Messer and Beulah Boyd Messer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lynn Eric Frazier, and two...

Jun 21, 2021

Hughla “Joy” Bailey, 85 of Mannington West Virginia and formerly of Raceland, Kentucky, went to be with her lord on Monday, June 21, 2021 at Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation following a period of declining health.

Hughla was born April 15th, 1936 in Marion County, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Oscar Hugh and...

Jun 19, 2021

Sarah Jane Widenhouse Taylor, 86, of Kannapolis, passed away, Saturday, June 19, 2021 after a period of declining health. Born January 24, 1935 in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Zeb Vance and Myrtle Irene Black Widenhouse.

During her working years, Sarah was a Station Attendant for Amtrak. She enjoyed cooking and sewing.

Jun 19, 2021

Billy Daniel Bowles, 58, of China Grove, passed away unexpectedly Saturday evening, June 19, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Born April 25, 1963, in Charleston, West Virginia, he was a son of the late Billy David Bowles and Janis Green Bowles.  In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in death by his brothers, Brian and Barry...

Jun 18, 2021

Johnnie L. Aldridge, 72, of Mooresville, passed away Friday, June 18, 2021 at his home. He was born February 18, 1949 in Cabarrus Co. to the late Arthur Lee Aldridge and Grace Patterson Aldridge. Johnnie worked for Cannon Mills for many years till his retirement. He was a member of God's Church of Faith and loved going to church...

Jun 18, 2021

Kristen Marie Goodwin, 25 of Columbia, SC, and formerly of Kannapolis passed into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on June 18, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. Born July 31, 1995 in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of Kevin Joseph and Tina Elaine Chapman Goodwin.

Kristen, a 2013 graduate of Northwest Cabarrus really enjoyed the...

Jun 17, 2021

Frontus “Gene” Hunter, 79, of Kannapolis, passed away Thursday evening, June 17, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, following a period of declining health.

Born June 20, 1941, in Cabarrus County, he was the son of the late Henry Perry Hunter and Nettie Mae McIntyre Hunter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Jun 17, 2021

William “Willie” Boyd Alexander, 58, of Rockwell died unexpectedly at his home on June 17, 2021.

A memorial service honoring Willie's life will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at New Beginnings Church, 1914 Central Drive, Kannapolis, with Rev. Robert Earnhardt officiating.

Willie was born April 24, 1963 in Cabarrus Co.,...

Jun 15, 2021

John Otto “J.O.” Dayvault Jr., 94, of Concord, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. J.O. was born February 1, 1927 in Cabarrus County, to the late John Otto Dayvault Sr. and Laura Murph Dayvault. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Douglas Ray...