Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Jul 12, 2022

Clyde M. Huntsman, 87, of Kannapolis, NC left his earthly body for his Heavenly home July 12, 2022.  Clyde was a resident of the Virginia Veterans Care Center at the time of his passing.

Born April 28, 1935, to William and Pearl (Clapper)Huntsman in Bedford, PA, Clyde was the 8th of 9 children.  Both of his parents,...

Jul 12, 2022

Paula King Melton, 75, of Rock Hill, formerly of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by her family on July 12, 2022.

Paula was born on August 21, 1946 in Cabarrus County. She was a daughter of the late Ray Eugene King and Maggie Janette Wilson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Jul 12, 2022

Judy Frances Byrd, 67 years old, of China Grove, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on July 12, 2022.  Judy was born on December 24, 1954 in Cabarrus County, NC to the late Elliott and Annie Preslar Byrd.

Judy attended South Rowan High School, where she played basketball.  She enjoyed playing softball as well. ...

Jul 12, 2022

Linda Gail Bryant Harward, 78 of Kannapolis passed away peacefully July 12,2022 at her home surrounded by her three daughters.  She was born April 20,1944 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late Fred and Sarah Parker Bryant.  She was also preceded in death by her brother, Richard Bryant.

Linda was a loyal member of Shadybrook Baptist...

Jul 12, 2022

Dewey Lee Farmer, 79, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. Dewey was born on August 6, 1942 in Oconee County, SC. His loving parents are the late William A. Farmer and Ruby Irene Herbert Farmer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Johnsie Deaton Farmer in December 2019....

Jul 11, 2022

Gladys Ann Hurley Earnhardt, 59, of Kannapolis, went into her heavenly home on Monday, July 11, 2022 at Tucker Hospice House surrounded by her loving family. Gladys as born on December 15, 1962 in Ashe County, NC to the late Chester Hurley and Wanza Nichols Hurley. Gladys was a faithful Christian with a servant’s heart who loved working for...

Jul 9, 2022

Michael (Mike) Linn McRorie, 61, of Kannapolis, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at his residence. Although some health issues were present, his death was unexpected. He was preceded in death by sister, Renee Roseman, and daughter, Heather McRorie Roberts. Michael was born on July 1, 1961 in Cabarrus County, NC and is survived...

Jul 9, 2022

Kimberly Scott DuPuis, 59, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away Saturday evening, July 9, 2022, at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Born August 21, 1962, in Ft. Lauderdale, she was a daughter of the late Harry Tull and Sarah “Louise” Collins Scott. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Tull Scott.

Kimberly...

Jul 9, 2022

Rose Marie Potter Hubbard, 65 years old, passed away on July 9, 2022.  Rose was born on June 7, 1957 in Norwich, NY to the late Paul Raymond Potter and Rose Marie Hollenbach Potter.

Rose was a loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother.  Prior to her illness, Rose worked in the Home Health Aid industry for many...

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...