Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Dec 19, 2021

CW4 (Ret.) Garry Bingham Mallernee, 72, of Kannapolis NC, passed away December 19, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. In his own words, he was excited about his "bright, shiny future in heaven". He will be dearly missed and was an inspiration to all who knew him.

Garry was a Purple Heart veteran who proudly served...

Dec 18, 2021

Kenneth Wayne "Kenny" Hartsell, Jr. went home to be with The Lord Saturday, December 18th, 2021. Ken was a loving son, brother, father and friend. He was one of the best, most loved and revered sound engineers on the East coast, with an impeccable ear and talent for making any artist or band he worked with sound incredible. Kenny...

Dec 17, 2021

James “Michael” Hartis, 71, of China Grove, passed away Friday afternoon, December 17, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Born June 23, 1950, in Rowan County, Michael was the son of the late Henry Leo and Pearl Ramelle Liles Hartis.

Michael was a 1968 graduate of South Rowan High and a 1972 graduate of UNCC, where...

Dec 17, 2021

Ronnie Lee Sherrill, 74, of Kannapolis passed away Friday, December 17, 2021 at his home. He was born January 3, 1947 in Iredell County, a son of the late Cletus (Bill) and Grace Sherrill. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Isaac Carawan.

Ronnie retired from Dan River Mills as a Plant Manager. He was a...

Dec 15, 2021

Gladys Mae Johnson Morris, 94 of Gastonia, previously of China Grove, passed away on December 15, 2021.  She was born on August 25, 1927 in Greene County, North Carolina to the late Grover Cleveland and Minnie Leona Young Johnson.

Gladys early in her career was a switchboard operator for Southern Bell and later retired as a Medical...

Dec 15, 2021

Benjamin James Mullis, 41, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully at his home on December 15, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Born on September 15, 1980 in Cabarrus Co., Benjamin was a son of Reid Mullis and the late Martha Sloop Mullis. He was a lifelong area resident and graduate of Northwest Cabarrus High School. He was a proud...

Dec 14, 2021

Rhonda Jean Tennant Walters, 52 of Salisbury passed away Tuesday December 14, 2021 at Novant Rowan Regional Medical Center, Salisbury following a short illness.

She was born November 3, 1969 in Cabarrus County, NC a daughter of Margaret Jean Foster Tennant of Salisbury and the late Henry MiltonTennant.

Private services will be held at a...

Dec 13, 2021

A longtime resident of the Rimer community in Cabarrus county, Albert Graham Weast, 95, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 13, 2021. He was the oldest son of the late Frank C. Weast and Pauline G. Weast of Mt. Ulla, NC. He is survived by his wife of 75 years, Dorothy Kluttz Weast and their four sons and spouses:...

Dec 13, 2021

William L. “Bill” Sides, 75, went home to be with The Lord Monday, December 13th, 2021.  Bill had struggled with illness for about two years, but had been blessed to spend that time with people who loved and cared deeply for him and his family.

Known to most as Bill or “Mr. Bill”, he was always ready...

Dec 13, 2021

Chris Nelson Huscusson, 48 years old, of Concord, went to be with the Lord on December 13, 2021.  Chris was born in Gaston County, NC on May 7, 1973 to Rhonda Huscusson Coleman and Timothy William Coleman.

Chris was a loving husband and caring father, who loved spending time with his family.  He attended River Rock at...

Dec 12, 2021

George Marshall Smith, 82, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully at his home, Sunday December 12, 2021. Born October 29, 1939 in Rowan County, he was the son of the late George T. and Hazel Raper Smith. George honorably served his country as a linguist in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. During his working years, he...

Dec 12, 2021

Billy Gene Ledbetter, 74, of Mooresville passed away December 12, 2021 at Atrium-Cabarrus. He was born October 29, 1947 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Clifford and Pauline Ledbetter.

Billy retired from  Freightliner after many years. He also had formerly worked at Johnson Motor Lines and Yellow Freight. Billy was a former police officer for...

Dec 10, 2021

Danny Earnhardt Sr, 66, went to be with his Lord and savior on Friday, December 10, 2021 at his home in Mooresville, NC. He was born, November 30, 1955 in Kannapolis, NC, to Martha Coleman Earnhardt and the late Ralph Earnhardt.   He was a 1975 graduate of A.L Brown High School in Kannapolis.

Growing up as the...

Dec 9, 2021

Terry Lee Sawyer, 66, of Salisbury, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Novant Rowan Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.

Terry was born April 20, 1955 in Pamlico County, NC, a son of the late Donnie Curtis Sawyer, Sr. and the late Mary Elizabeth Hunnings Sawyer Ipock.

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Dec 9, 2021

Stamie Monroe "SM" Cline, Jr., 85, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Thursday, December 9, 2021 after a period of declining health. He was born on October 24, 1936 in Iredell County to the late Stamie Monroe and Dessie Whitaker Cline. Stamie retired from Merita Bakery as a delivery man after many years of working...

Dec 8, 2021

Dennis Derwood McAnulty, 67, of Concord passed away December 8, 2021 at Atrium Health-Cabarrus. Denny was born April 6, 1954 in Cabarrus County, the son of the late Kenneth and Bertie McAnulty.

Denny had worked at SellEthics Marketing Group for 22 years as a marketing broker. He was a member of Parkwood Baptist Church. Denny was a...

Dec 8, 2021

Barbara Weaver Fields, 84, of Concord, passed away Wednesday December 8, 2021 at her home. She was born August 7, 1937 in Cabarrus Co. to the late Leroy Adolphus Weaver and Ethel Elizabeth Bost Weaver. Barbara was a home maker, she enjoyed being around people, shopping and traveling but most of all she loved her family and especially her...

Dec 8, 2021

Reverend Garland Faw, 83, of Salisbury, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 8, 2021.  Reverend Faw was born, August 3, 1938 in Landis, North Carolina to the late Lester and Stella Faw.  He was a graduate of Landis High School, a business school graduate and a magna cum laude graduate of Tennessee Temple University.

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Dec 7, 2021

Mary "Yvonne" Cleary Benfield, 82, of Kannapolis passed away unexpectedly on December 7, 2021 . A celebration of Yvonne's life will be held Sunday, December 12, 2021 at 4:00 PM at Whitley's Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dennis Morgan officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Whitley's Funeral Home from 3:00 PM -...

Dec 7, 2021

Edward Aldridge, 84, of Kannapolis, passed away Tuesday December 7, 2021. Born August 14, 1937 in Union County, NC, he was the son of the late Frank Aldridge and Willie Starnes Aldridge Moses. Mr. Aldridge was a member of Memorial United Methodist Church, Kannapolis and Cannon Memorial Masonic Lodge. He proudly and honorably served his country in the United...