Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
Dorris Jean Fleming Overman
Mar 1, 2026
Dorris Jean Fleming Overman, 88, of Salisbury, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 1, 2026, after 17 years of residence in nursing homes, of which the last 14 years were at Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation of Salisbury, NC.
Dorris was born September 30, 1937, in Rowan County, North Carolina to the late Earl Stanley Fleming and the...
Jack Dempsey Jones
Mar 31, 2026
Jack Dempsey Jones,95, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 31, 2026.
Jack was born on November 26, 1930, in Buncombe County. He was a cherished son of the late Winfred Lee Jones Sr. and Martha Jane Gibbs Jones. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Lou Ewing Jones; brothers, Bill Jones,...
Sarah Frances Miller Bragg
Mar 30, 2026
Sarah Frances Miller Bragg, 94, resident of Kannapolis, died Monday, March 30, 2026 at Tucker Hospice House with family by her side after a period of declining health.
A funeral to celebrate Sarah’s “Home Going” will be held at 2:30 PM Saturday April 4, at Jackson Park Baptist Church with Rev. J.R. Beaver officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park....
Wanda Allman Howard
Mar 30, 2026
Wanda, Allman Howard, 89 of Concord North Carolina went to her heavenly home on Monday, March 30, 2026, after a brief period of declining health.
Wanda was born October 20, 1936 in Union County, North Carolina, to the late Lonnie W Baucom and the late Sarah Lena Edwards Baucom
She was preceded in death by her first husband of 57 years and...
Ruth Virginia Adams
Mar 27, 2026
Ruth V. Scercy Adams, 93, of Statesville, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 27, 2026, at her home. She was born on June 4, 1932, to the late Sam Nolan Scercy and Myrtle Harriet Lewis Scercy.
Ruth had married the love of her life, Frank Adams, in 1951. They were married 58 years before his passing in 2009.
Ruth worked for FieldCrest...
James David Petrea
Mar 25, 2026
James David Petrea, 35, of Mooresville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
James was born on April 22, 1990, in Cabarrus County. He was a cherished son of John Petrea and Teresa Sawyer Miller. James was preceded in death by his son, Chevy James Petrea; and mother-in-law, Susan Keating.
James had a deep passion for music. He loved playing the...
Nikki Nan Harrington
Mar 24, 2026
Nikki Nan Harrington, 80, of Kannapolis, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at Universal Health and Rehab in Concord.
She was born November 26, 1945 in Lubbock, TX to the late Erenest Willians Jr. and Jepy Joyce Eaton.
Nikki was a member of Central Baptist Church, she will be dearly missed.
She was preceded in death by her children, Mitzi Martin, Daniel Martin...
Robert Eli Upright
Mar 24, 2026
Robert Eli Upright, 95, of Kannapolis, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at his home.
Robert was born January 31, 1931, in Rowan County, North Carolina to the late Charles Crawford Upright and the late Fannie Mae Overcash Upright.
He was also preceded in death by wife and mother of his children; Myrtle Morgan Upright and siblings, Georgia Upright Seaford, Elsie...
Bobby Lynn Davis
Mar 21, 2026
Bobby Lynn Davis, 85, of China Grove, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Bobby was born on December 23, 1940, in Union County. He was a cherished son of the late Vance Davis and Jessie Nash Davis Lebetter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Melissa Gregory; granddaughter,...
Rose Marie Roefer
Mar 17, 2026
Rose “Marie” Shoup Roefer, 61, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Marie was born on January 14, 1965 in Mecklenburg County. She was born to the late Richard Shoup Jr. and cherished by her mother, Judy Faye Stevenson Shoup. Marie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert “Skip” Wallce Roefer...
George Michael "Mike" Cress
Mar 16, 2026
George Michael “Mike” Cress, 75, of Concord, went home to his Lord and Savior on March 16, 2026.
Mike was born on December 11, 1950, to George D. Cress and Sara Bradford Cress. He worked in the cotton mill where he met his wife, Janice Alexander Cress. They spent 50 years together until she left for heaven in 2019. After the...
Angel Nicole Severt
Mar 15, 2026
Angel Nicole Severt, 29, joined her Lord on Sunday, March 15, 2026. She was born in Cabarrus County on July 4, 1996, to Sherry Twitty Severt and the late Michael Dean Severt.
Angel attended South Rowan High School and graduated from Henderson High School in Salisbury. Angel adored her 3 children and loved them dearly. Her and her mother were the...
Martha "Diane" Readling Griffin
Mar 15, 2026
Martha “Diane” Griffin was called to her heavenly home on Sunday morning, March 15, 2026, surrounded by family at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville. Diane was the Matriarch of the family and greatly loved by many. Her smile and dimples could light up a room, and she will be greatly missed.
Diane was born in Concord, NC on August...
Roger Gene Laney
Mar 13, 2026
Roger Gene Laney, 69, of China Grove, passed away Friday, March 13, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus.
Roger was born June 30, 1956, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, to the Late Douglas Broadas Laney, Sr. and the late Mary Martha Head Laney.
He was also preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Wonda Sanders and brother-in-law, Stanford Cagley of Harriman, TN.
The family will...
William Luther Fink
Mar 11, 2026
William Luther “Bill” Fink, 89, of the Winecoff community in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026. Born on June 17, 1936, in Cabarrus County, he was the son of the late Homer and Helen Fink and the youngest of four brothers, Ed, H.L., and Doug.
Bill spent his entire life in the Winecoff area and was...
Henry Guy Hunter
Mar 10, 2026
Henry Guy Hunter, age 82, of Enochville, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at his home.
Born on July 13, 1943, in Cabarrus County, Henry was the beloved son of the late Henry Perry Hunter and Nettie Mae McIntyre Hunter.
A proud U.S. Army veteran, Henry honorably served during the Vietnam War and was awarded the Purple Heart in recognition...
Barbara Ellen Barnhardt
Mar 9, 2026
Barbara Ellen Riggs Barnhardt, 76, of Rockwell, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 9, 2026.
Barbara was born on February 1, 1950 in Pamlico County. She was a cherished daughter of the late John D. Riggs Sr. and Lois May Buck Riggs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Richard Barnhardt.
Barbara was born at the...
Charles Thomas Carmean
Mar 6, 2026
Technical Sargent (USAF Retired) Charles T. Carmean, 85, received his final promotion to Glory and joined his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and his waiting wife of 56 years, Laura on March 6, 2026. He was born at home in Meadow Creek , WV on January 31, 1941.
He was a 20 1/2-year military veteran during the Viet Nam Crisis and...
Lillian Gibson Ferrell
Mar 6, 2026
Lillian Gibson Ferrell, 85, of Concord, went to be with our heavenly Father on Friday, March 6, 2026, at her home.
Lillian was born April 2, 1940, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late Ralph Honeycutt and the late Ruth Gibson Honeycutt.
She follows her son, Larry Poss and her husband, Jonah B. Ferrell.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM...
Corey Lee Combs
Mar 5, 2026
Corey Lee Combs, 59, of Kannapolis was ushered into the hands of his Savior, surrounded by his wife and children, on March 5th, 2026, at Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte. He fought Kidney Cancer courageously for the past year. He was born on December 21, 1966, in Alamance County, NC to the late Donnie and Peggy Swainey Combs.
Corey grew up...
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