Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Jan 12, 2026

Jan 11, 2026

Georgia Primavera, 83, of Salisbury, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Kiser Hospice House. Born on August 26, 1942, in Union County, she was the daughter of the late George Washington Medlin and Lydia Bell Manus Medlin.

Georgia devoted over 25 years of her life to serving as a Certified Nursing Assistant at the W.G. Bill Hefner VA...

Jan 9, 2026

Harry Franklin Mowrer, 80, of Concord, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital.



Frank was born January 24, 1945, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late Harry Mowrer and the late Margaret Elizabeth Stallings Mowrer. He was preceded in death by his brother, John Mowrer.



Frank is survived by his wife of 47 years, Teresa Diane...

Jan 8, 2026

Billy Ray Carter, 54, of Enochville, passed away on January 8, 2026, at his home. 

Billy was born January 12, 1971, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina at Cabarrus Memorial Hospital to the late James Ray Carter and the Brenda Kay Mills Carter. 

He was also preceded in death by wife of 5 years, Crystal Lynn Tucker Carter and grandparents Bessie Horne Mills...

Jan 8, 2026

James “Eddie” Tadlock, 78, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family and friends on Thursday, January 8, 2026.

Eddie was born on December 20, 1947 in Cabarrus County. He was the cherished son of the late James Daniel Tadlock and Helen Mae Cline Tadlock. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of...

Jan 7, 2026

Terry Lane Morrison, "Rainmaker," passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 86, at Kiser Hospice House after a long battle with Parkinson's.

Born on May 26, 1939, in Rowan County, Terry was the son of the late John Brown Morrison and Beulah Clary Morrison. He dedicated many years to his career as a semi-truck driver, proudly working for...

Jan 2, 2026

Peggy Ruth Smith Mauldin, 89, passed away on January 2, 2026, at UNC Health Blue Ridge Hospital in Morganton, North Carolina.

Peggy was born on November 5, 1936, in Concord, to her parents, the late Napoleon Lee Smith and Alma Ruth Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Rodney Mauldin.

Peggy’s greatest love was taking...

Jan 2, 2026

Susan Elsbeth Koski Knittel, 69, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully surrounded by love and peace on Friday January 2, 2026.

Susan was born on May 29, 1956, in Ohio. She found joy at the Sportcenter, a place that became her second home. Susan spent countless hours swimming, boxing, and taking part in the many classes and activities offered. The people she...

Dec 31, 2025

Bobby Vance Griffin, 86, of Kannapolis, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis. He was born on November 30, 1939, in Cabarrus County, to the late Henry Griffin and Josephine Birmingham Griffin.

Bobby Griffin was a devoted family man, a hardworking businessman, and a friend to everyone he met. A lifelong resident of Kannapolis, he...

Dec 31, 2025

Linda Leitch McInnis Wilson, 84, of Albemarle, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025.

Linda was born on November 18, 1941, in Cabarrus County. She was the daughter of the late Vernon Leitch and Josephine Knowles Leitch. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandmother who raised her, Mary Leitch; husband, William Gene Wilson; granddaughter, Kendra...

Dec 31, 2025

Jerry Lynn Ashley, aged 88, of China Grove, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, at Five Oaks Manor. Born on November 10, 1937, in Cabarrus County to the late Paul Ashley and Lena Lucille Blevins, Jerry lived a life full of faith, love, dedication, and musical talent.

For 40 years, Jerry served as a supervisor at Cannon Mills, a role...

Dec 31, 2025

Joyce Ann Lipe, 57, of Salisbury, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston Salem. She was born in Rushville, IN, on June 23, 1968, to Donna Kunkel Parrett and the late Kenneth Ferman.

Joyce married Eric Lipe on July 1, 2017, in Gatlinburg, Tennessee.

Joyce was a business owner with her husband Eric at HD...

Dec 29, 2025

Mary Frances Craven, 87, of Kannapolis, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, at the Kannapolis Health and Rehab Center.

Born on November 14, 1938, in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Roy Riddle and Beulah Farrel Riddle. Mary dedicated her working years as a seamstress, a testament to her skilled hands and creative spirit. She...

Dec 27, 2025

Elijah Grey Hicks, age 1 month & 9 days, of Concord/Landis, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital.

Elijah was born November 18, 2025, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to Cameron Hicks and Madison Allman.

He was preceded in death by Brenda and Wayne Allman (great-grandparents), David Keziah and Jearlean Burleyson (great-grandparents), Todd Hicks (great-grandfather).

The family will...

Dec 26, 2025

Barbara Elizabeth Fortner Brooks, 89, passed away December 26, 2025, in Leland, NC.

Barbara was born April 21, 1936, in Concord, NC, to the late Horace Fortner and the late Reba Smith Fortner.

She was also preceded in death by her dear husband Dr. Joseph F. Brooks and her only sibling, Kenneth Fortner.

She is survived by her daughters, Elizabeth Brooks Brown, RN...

Dec 26, 2025

Robert William Sihler, 84, of Salisbury, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center after a brief illness surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on December 11, 1941, in Jersey City, New Jersey, to the late William Sihler and Emilie Mersereau Sihler.

Robert proudly served in the United States Army for 14 years and...

Dec 25, 2025

Karen LaDawn Beaver Lowery, 63, passed away on December 25, 2025, at her residence in Faith, North Carolina. Born on January 15, 1962, she was the beloved daughter of Jay Felix Beaver and Bernice Elaine Stamey Beaver.

Karen dearly loved her family and was deeply loved in return. Her relationship with Christ guided her every day. She was a member of...

Dec 24, 2025

Marilyn R. Nicolay, 90, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at her home.

Marilyn was born July 28, 1935, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Olaf and Agnes Norman.

She was also pre-deceased in death by her husband of 50 years, John “Jack”. Her sisters Pat, Christine, Margie and brother Evan.

Survivors include her four children; April Nicolay-Bliss,...

Dec 24, 2025

Richard Mayfield McDowell, 71, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2025, just two days before his birthday. He was born on December 26, 1953, in Greensboro, North Carolina, and grew up in Ontario, California.

Richard had a rough upbringing, one that shaped his resilience and strength and gave rise to many remarkable stories that he loved to share. Those experiences helped...

Dec 23, 2025

Rachel Arlene Higginbotham Harrison, 94, of Kannapolis, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025.

Rachel was born on March 8, 1931 in West Virginia. She was a cherished daughter of the late Okel Higginbotham and Birdie Phillips Higginbotham. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Othor Elbert Harrison; and her sisters, Arbutis Asbury, Jo...