OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Kannapolis, NC

Beverly Zoe Sloop Mullis

Beverly Zoe Sloop Mullis

Jul 29, 2026

Mrs. Beverly Zoe Sloop Mullis, 79, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at her home in Kannapolis.

A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Latosha Jenkins and Rev. Dr. Greg Gordon will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

The family will receive friends from 11 to 12:45...

Janice Marie Talbert Barnhardt

Janice Marie Talbert Barnhardt

Jul 29, 2026

Janice Marie Talbert Barnhardt, 74, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

A private service will be conducted at a later date at Cabarrus Memorial Gardens.

Janice was born on February 12, 1952, in Mooresville. She was the daughter of Joe Dixon Talbert and Dorothy Elizabeth Murph Lisk. Throughout her life, Janice-fondly known as Jan-was...

Michael Ray Blount

Michael Ray Blount

Jul 29, 2026

Mr. Michael Ray Blount, 58, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 am Monday, August 3, 2026, at Gethsemane Baptist Church. Rev. Bob Tallent will officiate. Interment will follow at West Concord Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 10 to 10:45 am Monday at Gethsemane Baptist Church.

Michael was born...

Alan Lee Staton

Alan Lee Staton

Jul 27, 2026

Alan Lee Staton, 66, of China Grove died July 27, 2026.

Born Sept. 27, 1959, he was the son of the late James L. “Jim” and Frances Poole Staton. He was a graduate of South Rowan High School and Rowan Technical College.

A gifted woodworker, Alan retired in January from Lewtak Organ Builders in Mocksville. In May, he was proud to complete a...

Carol Welcome Goss

Carol Welcome Goss

Jul 26, 2026

Mrs. Carol Welcome Goss, 73, formerly of Erie, PA, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

A private service will be held by the family at a later time.

Carol was born September 8, 1952 in Conneaut, OH. She was a daughter of the late Clarence Edward Crouch and Dorothy May Hardendorf Crouch. She worked for Lakes Pipe...

Shirley Ann Sanders Taylor

Shirley Ann Sanders Taylor

Jul 24, 2026

Mrs. Shirley Ann Sanders Taylor, 73, passed away Friday, July 24, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

Service is scheduled for 1:30pm Friday, August 14, 2026, at Salisbury National Cemetery.

Shirley was born November 15,1952 in Detroit, Michigan. She was a daughter of the late Namon Sanders and Lonnie Bell Fenderson.

Shirley accepted Christ at an early age and faithfully walked with...

Jordan Tyler Solomon

Jordan Tyler Solomon

Jul 24, 2026

Our Jordan Solomon passed away on Friday, July 24th, 2026, at the age of 36.

He was a cherished son, brother, grandson, father and friend whose kindness, humor, and generous spirit touched everyone who knew him.

Jordan loved spending time with his sons, gaming, shooting targets, playing cards and going on trips with his family. He was known for his great beard...

Shirley Ann Wallace

Shirley Ann Wallace

Jul 23, 2026

With profound sadness, we announce the unexpected passing of Shirley Ann Wallace, who entered the gates of Heaven on Thursday, July 23, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on October 3, 1952, Shirley lived a life filled with love, kindness, and devotion to her family. To those who loved her most, she was proudly known as "Maw Maw."

She...

Linda Kay Allman Hodge

Linda Kay Allman Hodge

Jul 20, 2026

Linda Hodge, age 83, of Kannapolis, NC, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026 at Autumn Care of Salisbury. Born on November 5, 1942 in Concord, NC, Linda was the daughter of the late Rev. Lester Allman and Elizabeth McQueen Allman.

A 1961 graduate of Landis High School, Linda continued her education at Evans Business College. She began her career with...

William "Bill" Benton Bowman

William "Bill" Benton Bowman

Jul 20, 2026

Mr. William "Bill" Benton Bowman, 90, passed away Monday, July 20, 2026, at his home in Salisbury.

A funeral service is scheduled for 12:00 pm Friday, July 24, 2026, at West A Tabernacle Baptist Church. Pastor Rodney Efird will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

The family will receive friends from 11 to 11:45 am Friday at West...

Kaye Bonds Overcash

Kaye Bonds Overcash

Jul 18, 2026

Kaye Bonds Deese Overcash, 87, beloved mother, devoted family member, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville after a period of declining health. Born on September 29, 1938, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, Kaye lived a life rich in love, service, and adventure that touched many hearts.

She was...

Michelle Elizabeth Francis

Michelle Elizabeth Francis

Jul 14, 2026

Mrs. Michelle Elizabeth Francis (née Havener), 34, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Atrium Health's Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.

Michelle was born November 6, 1991 in Charlotte, NC. She was a daughter of Ronald James Havener and M. Christine Havener (née Butterfield). She was a graduate of North Greenville University in Greenville, SC, with a degree in elementary education....

Jimmy Caldwell Honeycutt

Jimmy Caldwell Honeycutt

Jul 14, 2026

Mr. Jimmy Caldwell Honeycutt, 69, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

A memorial service is scheduled for 12:00 pm Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Candice Carter will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:45 am Saturday at Lady's Funeral Home.

Jimmy was born September 4, 1956 in Rowan County....

Diane Horton Deal

Diane Horton Deal

Jul 13, 2026

Mrs. Diane Horton Deal, 76, passed away Monday, July 13, 2026, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury.

A funeral service is scheduled for 5:00 pm Thursday, July 16, 2026, at First Methodist Church in China Grove. Rev. Will Van Weiren will officiate. The family will receive friends from 3 to 4:45 pm Thursday in Langford Hall at First Methodist...

William Calvin Dellinger

William Calvin Dellinger

Jul 10, 2026

William Calvin Dellinger, 92, passed away Friday, July 10, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

A funeral service is scheduled for 12:00 pm Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Robert Earnhardt will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 am to 11:45 am Wednesday at Lady's Funeral...

Jack Franklin Mann

Jack Franklin Mann

Jul 9, 2026

Jack Franklin Mann, 89, of Kannapolis passed away Thursday, July 9, 2026. Jack was born October 1, 1936 in Cabarrus County. He was the son of the late Homer Alexander Mann and Dora Elizabeth Canup Mann.

Jack was a dedicated family man. His stories of his childhood family warmed the hearts of generations. He was a witty jokester who lit up...

Joshua Brent Barnette

Joshua Brent Barnette

Jul 6, 2026

Mr. Joshua “Josh” Brent Barnette, 26, entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on Monday, July 6, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord. Surrounded by the love of his devoted family and cherished friends, Josh triumphantly completed his lifelong journey with muscular dystrophy and received the ultimate victory as he was welcomed into his heavenly home. While his...

Cheryl Frances Shumate

Cheryl Frances Shumate

Jul 5, 2026

Mrs. Cheryl Frances Landreth Shumate, 73, passed away Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

Cheryl was born October 2, 1952 in Greensboro. She was the daughter of the late Charles Landreth and Alma Lee Haddock Landreth. She worked for a Pharmaceutical Company as a Corparate Secretary. She enjoyed working with various crafts and watching YouTube TV.

Cheryl is...

Cynthia Elizabeth Winchester

Cynthia Elizabeth Winchester

Jul 4, 2026

Mrs. Cynthia "Cindy" Elizabeth Wiles Winchester, 75, of Kannapolis, passed Saturday July 4, 2026, at Atrium Hospital with family by her side.

Cindy was born August 29, 1950, in Iredell County. She was the daughter of the late William Clayton Wiles and Freida Ruth (Correll) Wiles. Cindy retired from Cannon Mills, and she enjoyed crafts, shopping, watching football and time spent with loved ones. She...

Billy Eugene Watts

Billy Eugene Watts

Jul 1, 2026

Mr. Billy Eugene Watts, 79, passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at his home peacefully surrounded by his family.

A funeral service is scheduled for 12:00 pm Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at North Kannapolis Baptist Church. Rev. Tim Brown and Rev. Leon Hawks will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

The family will receive friends from 11 to...