Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
Dorothy "Dot" Hill
Mar 6, 2025
Dorothy “Dot” Jean Hill, 87, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at University Place and Rehab in Charlotte.
She was born May 1, 1937 in Cabarrus Co. to the late John P. Gunter and Flossie Reynolds Gunter.
Dot was a lifelong resident of Kannapolis, she graduated from A.L. Brown in 1956. She was...
Margaret Jean Foster
Mar 5, 2025
Margaret Jean Foster, 73, of Salisbury, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Glenn Kaiser Hospice with family by her side. She was born on April 17, 1951, to the late Joseph and Lelia Sweat Kemp.
Jean married Harold Foster on June 17, 1989, in her sister, JoAnn Deaton’s backyard. Jean loved her family and her dear grandchildren. She was...
Donald E. Wagstaff
Mar 4, 2025
Donald E. Wagstaff, Jr, 76 of Kannapolis entered the Church Triumphant Tuesday March 4, 2025 at Atrium Cabarrus. He was born July 23, 1948 in Concord to the late Don Wagstaff, Sr and Pearl Watson Wagstaff.
Don attended NC State, served in the United States Coast Guard as the navigator on a Sea/Air rescue team. He graduated from UNCC with an...
Debra Davidson
Feb 27, 2025
Debra Sue Davidson (Deb), 65, passed away on Thursday, February 27th at Tucker Hospice House after a brief illness.
Per her wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no service. Deb will be laid to rest next to her Mom and Dad at Carolina Memorial Park.
Deb is survived by two brothers, Billy and Michael, and a sister, Ann, as...
Samuel Barkley Cheek
Feb 27, 2025
Samuel B. Cheek, 20, of China Grove, passed away on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at his home. He was born on January 12, 2005, to Chas and Ashley Herion Cheek at Northeast Medical Center in Cabarrus County.
Samuel was a proud graduate of Jesse Carson High School class of 2023 and was enrolled in the SOAR program at Rowan Cabarrus Community...
Rebecca Drake Bishop
Feb 26, 2025
Rebecca Ann Drake Bishop, 88, of Concord, peacefully passed away Wednesday evening, February 26, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House.
Born August 19, 1936, in Mecklenburg County, she was a daughter of the late Lee Austin Drake, Sr and Beulah Mae Graham Drake. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Jearl Bishop, in 1990; her brothers, LA, Jr., Wade,...
Everette Franklin Cox
Feb 25, 2025
On the evening of February 25, 2025, Everette F Cox, age of 80 years old, left us to be with the lord, with his family by his side.
He was born to the late Harvey Cox and Jonnie Mason on April 10, 1944, in Concord, NC. He is survived by his wife of 64 years Patricia K Cox, and four children,...
Jerrell "Jerry" Belcher
Feb 24, 2025
Jerrell “Jerry” Belcher, 85, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House. He was born on September 12, 1939, in Birmingham to the late Clarence Henry Belcher and Martha Evalene Pace Belcher.
Jerry proudly served his country in the United States Navy as a member of the Seabees. A man of deep faith, Jerry...
Tamara Ross Archie
Feb 24, 2025
Tamara Ross Archie, 62, of China Grove, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2025.
Tamara was born on March 19, 1962 in Cabarrus County. She was the cherished daughter of Bobby Ross and Brenda Carter Ross.
For 25 years, Tamara worked as a dedicated nurse, always putting others first and providing comfort and support to those in need. Her nurturing nature...
Jimmie Henderson Melton
Feb 23, 2025
Jimmie Henderson Melton, born June 20, 1935, in Huntersville, NC, to James and Ona Henderson, peacefully completed her earthly journey on February 23, 2025, at home in Salisbury, NC. She was married just shy of 73 years to Francis Clyde Melton, who she met at Second Presbyterian Church in Kannapolis, NC, when they were cast as Joseph and Mary in...
Betty Carol Weaver
Feb 21, 2025
Betty Carol Joines Weaver, 87, of Kannapolis, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025.
Betty was born on May 29, 1937 in Wilkes County. She was a cherished daughter of the late Stewart and Garnette Watkins. In addition to her parents, he was preceded in death by her baby brother, Jerry Joines.
Betty treasured the time spent with her loved ones. Her...
Jeanette Robinson
Feb 21, 2025
Mattie Jeanette Davis Robinson of Concord went to her heavenly home on Friday, February 21, 2025.
She was born August 3, 1938 in Madison County, Georgia to Buster Brown "Buck" Davis and Catherine McElroy Davis. She spent her life in Kannapolis and Concord since 1942. She was a 1956 graduate of A.L. Brown High School. After eighteen years as a stay-at-home...
Geraldine McFarland
Feb 19, 2025
Geraldine Copeland McFarland, 85, of Kannapolis and formerly of Paris, Kentucky, peacefully passed away Wednesday evening, February 19, 2025, at home, following a period of declining health.
Born November 28, 1939, in Kenton County, KY, she was a daughter of the late Faun Opal Wolfe. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her much-loved husband, Robert Lee...
Donna Lynn Stone
Feb 17, 2025
Donna Lynn Stone, 62 of China Grove NC passed away February 17, 2025 after a short illness. Born August 4, 1962, in Havre De Grace, MD to the late Glenville "Pete" and Hazel Williams Hammons of Tioga WV. Donna is preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Stone, her siblings, Paul Hammons, Robert Hammons, Carl Hammons, Andra Cogar, Bonnie Mullens,...
Christine Smith Tucker
Feb 16, 2025
Mrs. Christine Mary Smith Tucker, was born June 10, 1937 and went home to be with The Lord Sunday, February 16, 2025, following several weeks of declining health. She is preceded in death by her parents, TB and Dessie Mills Smith; her loving husband, Charles Lewis Tucker, Sr; In-laws Frances & Bud Walls and Joyce & Sid Doby.
Christine was a...
Lisa Cagle McKinnon
Feb 15, 2025
Lisa Cagle McKinnon, 60, of Concord now rest in the arms of the Lord, Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Tucker Hospice House.
She was born May 3, 1964, in Cabarrus Co. a daughter of the late Thomas Cagle and Shirley Lambert Cagle in addition to her parents Lisa is preceded in death by her nephew, Bryan Kidd.
Lisa Graduated from Hood Seminary...
Elias Youssef Bou-ghazale
Feb 15, 2025
Elias Youssef Bou-ghazale, 102, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2025.
Elias was born on August 1, 1922 In Lebanon. He was a cherished son of the late Youssef Bou-ghazale and Neffaji Abboud Bou-ghazale. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife Georgette Khoury.
A gifted poet, Elias wrote 18 published books, capturing...
Michael Lee Atwell
Feb 14, 2025
Michael Lee Atwell, 54, of Kannapolis, passed away at home Friday evening, February 14, 2025.
Born September 16, 1970, in Cabarrus County, he was a son of Phyllis Ann Brock Atwell and the late Charles "Eddie" Atwell. A 1989 graduate of AL Brown, Michael continued his education, receiving his certification as an HVAC electrician. Michael was a NASCAR fan, and enjoyed...
Charles Ray Benton Sr.
Feb 14, 2025
Charles Ray Benton Sr., 81, of Gold Hill, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025, at Novant Health-Rowan. He was born May 1, 1943, to the late Roy and Mary Graham Benton in Cabarrus County, NC.
Charles served in the U.S. Marines Corp. Charles worked many years for Food Lion. Then he owned and operated Ward’s Bakery with his wife Dotty “Delane”...
Maxine Carter Johns
Feb 12, 2025
Maxine Carter Johns, 82, of Salisbury, peacefully passed away at home, Wednesday morning, February 12, 2025, following a period of declining health.
Born October 4, 1942, in Concord, she was a daughter of the late Elbert John Carter and Pauline Johnson Carter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband, Bobby Hurst Johns; her sister, Lena Carter Gulledge;...
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