Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Sep 6, 2024

Betty Jean Puntch Moore, age 98, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully at Caremoor Assisted Living Center on Friday, September 6, 2024, after a period of declining health.

Betty was born February 23, 1926, in Cabarrus Co., a daughter of the late James B. and Mae DeMarcus Puntch. She was a life-long area resident and life-long member of...

Sep 4, 2024

Gary “Glenn” Baynard, 77, of Salisbury, N.C. went to be with the Lord on September 4, 2024 at his residence following a period of declining health.

He was born November 16, 1946 in Rutherford County, N.C. a son of the late Rev. Paul Luther Baynard and Annie Jeanette Baynard. He was raised by Nellie Baynard whom he...

Sep 4, 2024

Bobbie Lee Elliott Cline Pigg, 94, of Kannapolis, passed away September 4, 2024 at her home.

Funeral service will be held Thursday September 12, 2024 at Whitley’s Funeral Home Chapel at 3:30 pm. Rev. Ron Hartman will be officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the service from 2:30 to 3:30 pm at Whitley’s Funeral Home. Burial...

Sep 4, 2024

Johnny Lehan Gray Jr., 73, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

Johnny was born on April 21, 1951 in Cabarrus County. He was a cherished son of the late Johnny Lehan Gray Sr. and Mildred Alice Burris Gray. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Pam Rowland...

Sep 2, 2024

Charles “Wayne” Mitchell, 82, of Kannapolis, passed away September 2, 2024, at his home after a period of declining health.

A memorial service celebrating Wayne’s life will be held at Whitley’s Funeral Home at 12:00 pm, on Thursday, September 12, with Rev. Stephen Autrey officiating. Inurnment of cremains will follow at the Salisbury National Cemetery Annex at...

Sep 2, 2024

Joseph David Ellison, 52, of Harrisburg, passed away, Monday September 2, 2024.

He was born December 21, 1971 in Concord, NC to James R. Ellison and the late Sylvia A. Ellison.

He was preceded in death by a daughter Kayla Michelle Ellison, mother Sylvia A. Ellison, brother Robbie Ellison and granddaughter Savannah Rose Nickelson.

Aug 31, 2024

Roger Douglas Smith, 82 of Concord went to be with the Lord on August 29, 2024, following a period of declining health.

He was born March 20, 1942, in Wayne County, Pa. the son of the late Clarence Herman Smith and Evelyn Mae Smith. Roger served in the US Army before marriage in Korea at the 38th...

Aug 28, 2024

Chad Lee Kepley, 54, of Salisbury, passed away Wednesday morning, August 28, 2024, at Novant Health Rowan Regional Medical Center, following a brief illness.

Born December 30, 1969, in Cabarrus County, Chad was the son of Patricia Ervin Kepley of Salisbury, and the late Jerry Lee Kepley.

A 1988 graduate of South Rowan High, Chad...

Aug 27, 2024

Charles David Cauble, 67, of China Grove went to be with his Lord on August 27, 2024 at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury.  Charles was born on December 11, 1956 in Cabarrus County to the late Ralph Edward Sylvester Cauble and Betty Jo Reece Cauble.

Charles worked as an independent contractor in the mobile home...

Aug 27, 2024

William Francis Seamon, 91, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 27, 2024.

William was born on January 29, 1933 in Rowan County. He was a cherished son of the late James Seamon and Margaret Alexander Seamon. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald “Butter” Seamon.

A...

Aug 25, 2024

David “Carter” Walter, 53, passed away August 25, 2024 at his late mother’s residence after a period of declining health.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, August 31 at Gilwood Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Concord with Rev Charles Blasdell officiating. The family will speak with friends after the service.

Carter was...

Aug 24, 2024

Jennifer Sharkey Buscemi, 65, wife of Michael Buscemi of Kannapolis, NC died on Saturday, August 24, 2024.  Jennifer is predeceased by her parents Robert and Wanda Norton Sharkey of Orlando FL.

Jennifer had suffered from liver and kidney problems for the last four years.

Jennifer’s father Sr Master Sgt Robert Sharkey...

Aug 24, 2024

Linda D. Page O’Neal, 76, of Kannapolis, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024.

Linda was born January 17, 1948 in Georgia. She was a cherished daughter of the late Frank “F.E” Page and Helen Patton Page. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Danny O’Neal; and sister, Doris Baynard.

Aug 24, 2024

Howard “Sonny” Tarlton, Jr, 82, of Concord, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 24, 2024 after a period of declining health.

Sonny was born on May 21, 1942 in Cabarrus County to the late Howard Tarlton Sr. and Eula Motley Tarlton.

Sonny retired from Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company.  He enjoyed watching NASCAR...

Aug 24, 2024

Ernestine “Tiney” Ross Campbell, 76, of Kannapolis, who was at her home, went to be with her Lord on Saturday morning, August 24, 2024.

Born August 4, 1948, in Rowan County, she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Elnora Wensil Ross. In addition to her parents, preceding her in death were her husband, Jesse Campbell;...

Aug 23, 2024

Judy Ann Fowler Drye, 81, of Kannapolis, passed away Friday evening, August 23, 2024, at CMC Main.

Born March 16, 1943, in Union County, she was the daughter of the late Herman Ledford Fowler and Mary Artith Fowler. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son, Lamar Carpenter; stepson, Dale Drye; daughter,...

Aug 22, 2024

Bobby Ray Teal, 87, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family following a brief illness on Thursday August 22, 2024.

Born January 17, 1937 to the late Jadie F and Sudie Gainey Teal. He was preceded in death by his siblings, J.Frank, Dorothy, Mary, Carolyn and Pearl.  Educated in Cabarrus County...

Aug 21, 2024

Robert Lee Bare, 89, of Landis, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at his home.

The family will receive friends at Whitley’s Funeral Home from 5:00 to 7:00 PM Sunday, August 25. Private cremation services will take place following the gathering of family and friends.

Robert was born December 27, 1934, in Beckley...

Aug 19, 2024

Nancy L. Argo, 87 of Kannapolis, passed away Monday August 19, 2024 at her home.

She was born in Cabarrus Co. to the late Rayvone Lisk and Jettie Johnson Lisk.

Nancy worked for Sears and Roebuck Company for over 40 years. She enjoyed camping, going for rides in the car and traveling, she stayed busy...

Aug 18, 2024

Sybil B. Edwards McKinney, age 83, of Kannapolis, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 16, 2024, from Autumn Care Salisbury after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

A funeral celebrating Sybil’s home-going will be held at Landis Baptist Church at 3:00 PM Sunday, August 25 with Rev. Mike Austin officiating. Burial...