Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
Bobby L. Bailey
Nov 2, 2024
Bobby L. Bailey, 64, of Salisbury, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024, at his home.
He was born January 27, 1960, in Rowan County to the late Farris Junior Bailey and Arlene Bost Bailey.
Bobby worked for National Starch and Ingredion for 30 years until his retirement. Bobby enjoyed many things in life, being with family, traveling to the beach, and fishing,...
Justin Corey Tapp
Nov 2, 2024
Justin Corey Tapp, 35, of Kannapolis, died November 2, 2024, at Novant Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte from injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident on November 1, 2024.
There will be a celebration of life Memorial Service for Corey at Whitley’s Funeral Home Chapel with Pastors Randall Ritchie, Brian Duncan, and Corey Allie officiating on Saturday, November 16 from 1:00 to...
Geraldine Gainey Honeycutt
Nov 2, 2024
Geraldine Gainey Honeycutt, 96, of Kannapolis, peacefully passed away Saturday morning, November 2,2024, at Tucker Hospice House.
Born May 8, 1928, in Cabarrus County, she was a daughter of the late William and Sylvia Hallman Gainey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Buford Honeycutt; sons, David and Larry Honeycutt; and a granddaughter, Kristin...
William John Grega
Oct 30, 2024
William John Grega, 91, of Concord gained his angel wings on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at Bethany Woods in Albemarle following a slow decline in health.
He was born on August 27, 1933 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, son of the late John Francis Grega and Helen Elizabeth Fazekas Grega.
Surviving are his wife of 39 years, Nancy Jane Grega of Concord; four...
Linda Annette Williams
Oct 30, 2024
Linda Annette Richardson Williams, 76, of Kannapolis, peacefully entered into the presence of the Lord on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, with family by her side at her home.
Mrs. Williams was born January 20, 1948, in Fairfield County, SC, to the late Lewis Richardson and Iva Lee Branham Richardson.
Linda worked for over 30 years as a seamstress with several textile companies...
Peggy Wardell
Oct 29, 2024
Peggy Wardell, 94 of Concord went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 29, 2024, at the Greens of Cabarrus. Peggy was born in Gaston County on January 8, 1930, to the late Capers Carl Caskey and the late Ena Earnhardt Caskey.
Peggy loved to play bingo, she also loved going to lake Norman and spending time with her...
Shirley Jean Key Rhodes
Oct 29, 2024
Shirley Jean Key Rhodes, 83, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.
Shirley was born on February 5, 1941 in Wilkes County. She was a cherished daughter of the late Claude Milton Key Sr. and Grace Elizabeth Higgins Key. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Edward "Eddie" Woodrow Rhodes; son, Gary...
"Guy" Norman Towell, Sr.
Oct 28, 2024
“Guy” Norman Towell, Sr., age 89, of Harrisburg died Monday, October 28, 2024, peacefully at Tucker Hospice House after a period of declining health.
Funeral services to celebrate Guy’s life will be held at Whitley’s Funeral Home on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at 2:00 PM with Rev. Jeffrey Rushing officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home the hour...
Joan Earnhardt Melchor Litaker
Oct 26, 2024
Joan Earnhardt Melchor Litaker, 94 peacefully entered into the presence of the Lord on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at her residence; surrounded by her loving family, following a short illness.
Joan was born July 7.1930 in Cabarrus County, NC, a daughter of the late Edgar Williamson Melchor and Gladys Anderson Melchor. She was also preceded in death by her husband of...
Teresa Starr Parham
Oct 25, 2024
Teresa Starr Patterson Parham, 62, of Concord, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, at her home of a heart attack. She was born June 1, 1962, to the late Elwood B. Patterson and Roberta Baxter Patterson. She was also predeceased by her paternal grandparents, Carl and Kate Patterson, and her maternal grandparents, Raymond Baxter and Estelle Drake.
Teresa was a...
Thomas G. Huffman
Oct 22, 2024
Thomas G. Huffman, 66, of Salisbury passed away on Tuesday October 22, 2024 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center.
Thomas was born on January 22, 1958 in Cabarrus County to the late Benjamin Franklin Huffman and the late Cora Lee Nanney Huffman.
Thomas worked in the textiles industry and loved being in the outdoors. He had a great love for gardening and...
Max Conrad Sloop
Oct 22, 2024
Max Conrad Sloop, age 85, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. He was born November 2, 1938, in Rowan County, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Grover Nehemiah Sloop and Ollie Belle Patterson Sloop.
Conrad was a multi-sport lettered athlete standout at A.L. Brown High School, graduating in 1957. He went on to graduate from UNC...
Robert Ervin Faust
Oct 20, 2024
Robert “Bob” Ervin Faust Jr., 80, died Sunday, October 20, 2024, at the Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis just over two weeks after his beloved wife Shirley Miles Faust passed away.
A funeral service is scheduled for Wednesday, October 23rd at 2:00pm at Whitley’s Funeral Service Chapel in Kannapolis. Family visitation is at 1:30pm.
Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church,...
Arthur "Ed" Edward Carter Jr.
Oct 20, 2024
Arthur Edward “Ed” Carter, Jr., 80, left earth for his heavenly abode at home on Sunday, October 20, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.
The family will receive friends at Whitley’s Funeral Home in Kannapolis on Sunday, October 27, from 1 to 2pm. The Celebration of Life will be in the Whitley’s Chapel at 2 p.m. with the Reverends John Bostic,...
Erika Leigh Hudson
Oct 18, 2024
Celebration of Life
Erika Leigh Hudson
July 23, 1983-October 18, 2024
Erika Leigh Hudson, 41, of Kannapolis peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior Friday morning October 18, 2024 at the home of her father after a period of declining health.
Erika was born July 23, 1983 in Cabarrus County. She was a cherished daughter of Connie Wike Johnson and John Eric...
Peggy Ann Burton
Oct 17, 2024
Peggy Ann Pouncey Burton joined the Church Triumphant on October 17 at the Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville. Born on November 2, 1936 in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late W.T. “Pete” and Addie Ruth Pouncey. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, James Robert Burton; her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Max...
Betty Litaker Furr
Oct 17, 2024
Betty Litaker Furr, 91, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 17, 2024 after a period of declining health.
Betty was born on November 2, 1932 in Cabarrus County. She was a cherished daughter of the late Newton “Pharr” Litaker and Clara Bell Smith Litaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Joseph Anthony DeRosa
Oct 16, 2024
Joseph “Joe” Anthony DeRosa, Sr., age 74, of Davidson NC, formerly of Long Island NY, passed away October 16, 2024, while at Atrium Health in Charlotte, after a period of declining health.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at Whitley’s Funeral Home from 11:00AM to 2:00 PM Friday, October 25. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park.
Joe was born...
Sherley Ann Smith Pless
Oct 15, 2024
Sherley Ann Smith Pless, 82, of Salisbury, passed away Tuesday afternoon, October 15, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus.
Sherley was born September 10, 1942, in Rowan County, a daughter of the late Lester and Lucille Basinger Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry lee Pless, and a nephew, Bart Swink.
Mrs. Pless had worked...
Elaine Sutphin
Oct 14, 2024
On October 14, 2024, Elaine received her promised reward. She was born on July 9, 1934 to James Everett Wheeler and Bonzie Thelma Sparks Wheeler.
Elaine was a dutiful and faithful Christian who shared her love for the Lord. She belonged to Eastern Star Eureka chapter 277, and Phaniel Baptist Church.
She and Her late husband, Ronda Lincoln Sutphin were married for...
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