Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Jul 8, 2022

Margaret Carolyn James Sheets, 79 years old, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 8, 2022.  Margaret was born in Chesterfield County, SC on May 13, 1943 to the late Stofford and Bessie Tucker James.

Margaret was a beautician up to her retirement.  She loved to travel, and has been to all...

Jul 6, 2022

Kenneth (Kenny) Baxter McCombs, 73, of Kannapolis went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 6, 2022. He was born May 15, 1949 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Cecil and Jane McCombs.

Kenny retired as an inspector for the NC Licensing Board for General Contractors.  Prior to that, he worked for the...

Jul 6, 2022

Nikki Lynn Kilby, 40 years old, of Kannapolis, passed away on July 6, 2022.  Nikki was born in Cabarrus County on April 24, 1982 to Michael Kilby and Linda Anne Blockover Kilby.

Those left to cherish Nikki’s memory are her daughter, Mckenzie Kilby; her son, Skyler Garner; her father, Michael Kilby and his wife Sha Dixson Kilby;...

Jul 5, 2022

Jimmy Eugene Hampton, 75, of Kannapolis, passed away July 5, 2022 at Glenn Kiser Hospice House. He was born September 16, 1946 in Cabarrus Co. to the late Carl Wesley Hampton and Velma Agnes Stirewalt Hampton. Jimmy worked at Atrium Health Cabarrus till retirement, he enjoyed feeding birds and watching them at the feeders, he also took care of his...

Jul 5, 2022

Obituary-Hoyt Wilson Beam

June 11, 1937 –July 5, 2022

Hoyt Wilson Beam (85) of Concord died on Tuesday July 5 after a brief illness.  He is preceded in death by his wife Mary Irene Barnett Beam; parents Woodrow Wilson Beam and Mary Link Beam; three brothers, Guy Beam (Frances-of Rockwell), Gary Beam (Sue-deceased), and Bill...

Jul 3, 2022

Janet Dean Munson, 67, of locust NC died July 3, 2022 at Novant Health Presbyterian in Charlotte after a period of declining health.

The family will receive friends at Whitley's Funeral Home from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM on Tuesday, July 19th and then have a graveside service at 12PM Tuesday at West Concord Cemetery with Rev. ...

Jul 3, 2022

Mr. Raymond Fowler, age 71 was born in Burlington N.C on June 14, 1951, to the late Thomas Fowler and late Susie Mae Fowler. He quietly departed this earthly life on Sunday, July 3, 2022, at his home.

He received his formal education in the Alamance County School System and was a 1971 graduate from Williams High...

Jul 2, 2022

Wendy Paulette Ervin, 41, of China Grove died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 2, 2022.

A celebration of life service with a memorial balloon release and gathering of friends will be held at Bakers Creek Park in Kannapolis from 3:15 to 8:30 PM on Saturday, July 9th.

Wendy was born June 22, 1981 in Cabarrus Co.,...

Jul 2, 2022

William Clayton Gibson, 91, of Kannapolis, passed away, Saturday, July 2, at The Brian Center of Concord. He was born July 11, 1930 in Chesterfield Co. South Carolina, to the late Duncan McClarin Gibson and Lorena Davidson Gibson. He served in The U.S. Army from 1950 to 1952. He loved to fish and garden he also enjoyed traveling to...

Jul 1, 2022

Mr. Tommy Ray Earnhardt, of China Grove, passed away on July 1, 2022, at the age of 70. Born April 28, 1952 in Salisbury, NC to the late Junior and Dorothy Earnhardt. Tommy graduated from South Rowan High School in 1970 and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 1975. He retired from UNC-Charlotte in 2015 after 25...

Jun 30, 2022

Marshall Landon Abbott, 29, of Mt. Pleasant, NC, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022, one day before his 30th birthday.

His memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, July 10 at Whitley's  Funeral Chapel with Rev. Rodney Quesenberry officiating. His family will be receiving friends after the service.

Marshall was on born July...

Jun 30, 2022

Sarah Louise Turner, 37, of Kannapolis, passed away at her home on Thursday, June, 30, 2022. Sarah was born in Alexandria, VA on June 26, 1985. She enjoyed being outdoors and going hiking. She loved her family above all and her children were her whole world. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband; Anthony Jansen, two children,...

Jun 28, 2022

Donald Ray “Don” Knight, 69, of Kannapolis, passed away Tuesday afternoon, June 28, 2022, at Brian Center in Concord, following a period of declining health.

Born May 2,1953, in Iredell County, he was a son of the late James Wesley and Virginia Lee Graves Knight.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a...

Jun 28, 2022

Raymond Eugene (Gene) Argabright, 86, of Kannapolis, went to be his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital after several years of declining health. Raymond was born May 22, 1936 in Vinton, Ohio. He was the son of Ish and June Argabright. Raymond was raised in Ohio, until he was 18...

Jun 28, 2022

Teena Marie Davis Walters, 46 years old, of China Grove, went to be with her Lord and Savior on June 28, 2022.  Teena was born on October 9, 1975 in Cabarrus County to the late James Martin Davis and Cheryl Bostian Edwards.

Teena was a graduate of East Rowan High School, class of 1993.  Teena studied criminal...

Jun 27, 2022

Barbara Jean Edwards Morgan, 86, of China Grove, went into her heavenly home on Monday, June 27, 2022. Barbara was born on October 6, 1935 in Rowan County to the late James Robert Edwards and Minnie Ruth Vanderburg Edwards. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Michael Lee Morgan; brother, James Edwards, and...

Jun 27, 2022

Adam “Wayne” Thompson, 78, peacefully passed away Monday morning, June 27, 2022, at Tucker Hospice House, following a brief illness.

Born April 22, 2022, in Iredell County, he was a son of the late Coy Price Thompson and Odell Auton Thompson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters, Shirley Donahue, Evelyn...

Jun 26, 2022

Debra was a southern California girl. She grew up in Orange County. Daughter of Lou Vickery and Florence Kelly. Her great passions were music and the ocean. She married after college and had two children Jon and Sara.  With a remarriage she completed her family with Rachel.  Besides her deep love for her children, she deeply loved those around...

Jun 25, 2022

Brenden Sean Brown, 28, of Salisbury went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at his residence.

Funeral services will be 5:00 P.M. Friday, July 1, 2022 at Whitley’s Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Pastor Larry D. Snead, Sr.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

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Jun 24, 2022

F. “Brandon” Barrier, 61, of Kannapolis, passed away Friday June 24, 2022 at the Tucker Hospice House following a period of declining health.

He was born January 10, 1961 in Cabarrus County, N.C. a son of Frank and Penny Weddington Barrier.

Funeral services will be held 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at New Gilead...