Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Feb 4, 2021

Ronald “Ronnie Mac” Eugene McNeely, 71, of Salisbury, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 4, 2021. Ronnie Mac was born on June 6, 1949 in Mooresville, to the late James Leo McNeely and Annie Louise Karriker McNeely, who survives. Ronnie Mac honorably served his country in the United States Navy. He worked as a forklift operator...

Feb 3, 2021

Michael “Mike” Lee Hurst, 78, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at his son’s residence.

Mike was born September 13, 1942 in Rowan Co., a son of the late Don and Ruby Lanning Hurst. In addition to his parents Mike was preceded in death by his first wife, Brenda Safrit Hurst.

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Feb 2, 2021

Hubert “Carroll” Mathews, 72, of Davidson, passed away Tuesday evening, February 2, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, from complications due to Covid-19.

Born July 31, 1948 in Mecklenburg County, he was the son of the late Newton Peterson Mathews and Elizabeth Wilkinson Mathews.

Carroll was a graduate of Myers Park High, furthering his education and...

Feb 1, 2021

Ray Hope Maples, 91, of Charlotte, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 1, 2021. Ray was born on September 7, 1929 in Lockhart, SC to the late S.R. Maples and Grace Townsend Maples. Ray spent his career as a freelance CPA. He was a faithful member of the former Kilgo United Methodist Church in Charlotte over...

Jan 30, 2021

Doris Sloop Deal, 86, of Kannapolis, passed away January 30, 2021 after a period of declining health. Born April 25, 1934 in Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Grace Craddock Sloop.

Prior to retirement, Doris worked in the accounting department at Cannon Mills. She was previously active in the Junior Woman’s Club, Clarice...

Jan 30, 2021

Larry Gene Mosley, 72, of Kannapolis passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Novant Rowan Medical Center. He was born October 14, 1948 in Mecklenburg County, a son of the late William Henry Mosley and Zada Ruth Lee Mosley. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Mosley in 2014, and two brothers, Randy Mosley and Danny Mosley....

Jan 29, 2021

Earl Franklin Barbee, 95, of Kannapolis, passed away, Friday, January 29, 2021 at Atrium Cabarrus. Earl was born February 22, 1925 in Cabarrus Co. to the late Clarence R. Barbee and Ethel Cozett Barbee. Earl served his country in the U.S. Army as a staff sergeant During WWII receiving two bronze stars, he was a superintendent in construction for...

Jan 29, 2021

Peggy Ann Barr DuVall, 81, of Landis, passed into the arms of the Lord, Friday January 29, 2021 after a period of declining health. Born, June 22, 1939 in Ashe County, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Mary Eldreth Barr.

Peggy spent her working years as a Customer Service Manager at WalMart. She was...

Jan 28, 2021

Mary Catherine Williford Gulledge, 73, was welcomed into the arms of her Savior on Thursday morning, January 28, 2021, from Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Born October 3, 1947, in Rowan County, she was a daughter of the late Daniel Samson and Hazel Frances Miller Williford.  In addition to her parents, Mary was preceded in death by her husband,...

Jan 26, 2021

Deryck Gude Clark, 89, of Concord, NC passed away on January 26th, 2021.

Deryck was born in Calgary, Canada on April 14th,1931 to loving parents Stella Gude and Harry James Clark.

His memory will live on through his family; his wife, Bengta Stockmar Clark; his children, Jennifer Clark, Nancy (Clement) Ramdin, and Robert Clark; his...

Jan 26, 2021

Daniel “Danny” Lee Dishmon, 55, of Kannapolis passed away at his home on Friday, January 22, 2021, after a sudden illness.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Risen Life Church in Kannapolis with Pastor Chris Messina and Rev. Robert Earnhardt officiating.

Danny was born September 16, 1965...

Jan 24, 2021

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Norris Weyman Kidd, 82, of Kannapolis passed away on January 24, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. He was born January 10, 1939 in Madison County, Georgia, a son of the late Thomas I. Kidd and Martha Evie Langford Kidd.

Weyman  had worked for ABF Trucking for many years. He was a veteran of...

Jan 23, 2021

Rebecca Joan Wilson Cline, 86, of Kannapolis, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, January 23, 2021.

Joan was born on November 25, 1934 in Cabarrus County to the late Paul Allen Wilson and Grace Elizabeth Sifford Wilson.

As a bookkeeper for most of her life, she worked for the offices of Cannon Mills and...

Jan 22, 2021

Victor Whyland Phillips, 64, of Kannapolis passed away on Friday, January 22nd, 2021 at the Levine & Dickson Hospice House. He was born June 17th, 1956 in Syracuse, New York, a son of the late Kenneth and Charlotte (Whyland) Phillips. He was preceded in death by his wife Candy (Lee) Phillips. He was also preceded by a brother, William...

Jan 22, 2021

Paul Clinton Walker, 82, passed peacefully at home on January 22, 2021.

Born May 31, 1938, he was the son of the late Charles and Pauline Walker.

He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Nita, his daughter Paulette Walker of Arlington, TX, brother Russell (Dianne) Walker of Kannapolis, Daughter In Law Kathy...

Jan 22, 2021

Pamela Ann Bledsoe, 53, of Concord, passed away on Friday, January 22, 2021. Pamela was born on April 13, 1967 in Columbia, SC to the late Simon Edward Bledsoe and Ann Norris Busbee, who survives. Pamela currently worked as a cashier at Dollar Tree in Concord. She dearly loved spending time with her family, especially her granddaughters. In addition...

Jan 22, 2021

Charles Ray “Jolly” Benton II, 51, of Rockwell passed away Friday, January 22, 2021 at the Tucker Hospice House. He was born April 19, 1969 in Cabarrus County, a son of Charles Ray Benton, Sr of Rockwell and the late Delane Phillips Benton.

“Jolly” was a registered nurse having worked at various hospitals in the area, but...

Jan 21, 2021

Mr. William Glenn Watts age 67 of Mount Pleasant passed away January 21,2021. Born September 6, 1953 in Cabarrus County, he was the son of the late Roy W. Watts and Ida Brawley Watts.

Glenn grew up in Kannapolis, graduate of A.L Brown 1971 and had a degree in textiles from Belmont College. He was a supervisor...

Jan 20, 2021

Dia Yang, 91, of Salisbury, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at her home. She was born January 3, 1930 in Laos to the late Cheryeng Yang and Niam Cher Yang Moua. Dia enjoyed many things in life a few were, sewing, cooking, and gardening, but most of all she loved spending time with her children grandchildren and great...

Jan 20, 2021

Clarence H. Robbins, 66 a longtime resident of Charlotte went to be with the Lord on Wednesday January 20, 2021 following a short illness due to Covid-19.

Clarence was born February 2, 1954 in Denver, Colorado a son of the late Gordon Hugh Robbins and Margaret Belle Hamilton Robbins.

Clarence was an active...