Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC

Apr 11, 2024

James Edward Earnhardt, 81, of Concord, peacefully passed away Thursday afternoon, April 11, 2024, at his home, surrounded by love.

Born June 21, 1942, in Concord, he was the son of the late Sidney Eugene and Gladys Dorton Earnhardt.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Tamera West Earnhardt and his...

Apr 10, 2024

Earlene Delette Honbarrier Wallace, 84, passed away on April 10, 2024, at her daughter’s home in Bahama NC after a period of declining health.

A funeral service to celebrate Earlene’s life will be held at Whitley’s Funeral Home at 2:00 PM Sunday, April 14, with Rev. Bill McCall officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. Her...

Apr 8, 2024

Gregory “Greg” Scott Daniels, 55, of Kannapolis, passed away on Monday, April 8, 2024. Greg was born on June 20, 1968 in Burlington, NC to the late Harold “Smiley” Daniels Jr. and Treva Agnew Daniels. Greg had a passion for music and was happiest doing anything that involved the making of music or assisting others in their creative pursuits....

Apr 8, 2024

Clifford “Cliff” Gilbert Pethel, 78, of Kannapolis passed peacefully surrounded by family on April 8, 2024, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis after a period of declining health. A celebration of life gathering will be held to remember Cliff at Whitley’s Funeral Home on Saturday, April 13, from 12:00 to 2:00 PM. Cliff was born April 21, 1945, in...

Apr 8, 2024

Clinton Arthur Morrow Sr. 85, of Kannapolis, passed away, Monday, April 8, 2024 at The Greens of Cabarrus.

He was born January 16, 1939, in Cabarrus Co. to the late Clint E. Morrow and Emma Mann Morrow.

Clinton worked at Cannon Mills for 29 years, he also served in the National Guard for 9 years,...

Apr 7, 2024

Candace Rebecca Boles, 42, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, April 7, 2024. She was born March 4, 1982, to Brenda Gordon in Midwest, Oklahoma.

Candace graduated from GEMS Academy in 2000. She married Michael Boles on November 9, 2018. Candace enjoyed doing anything with arts and crafts. Her imagination led her to...

Apr 7, 2024

Kay “Denise” Milam Griffiths, 63, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Denise was born on August 18, 1960 in Cabarrus County. She was the treasured daughter of the late Cecil Doyle Milam and Letha Melton Milam. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a baby girl.

Denise was a...

Apr 7, 2024

Faye Elizabeth Jones Cain, 79 years old, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2024.  Faye was born in Giles County, TN on May 2, 1944, to the late Alton and Jessie Branch Jones.

Faye’s biggest love was her family.  She also enjoyed going to the beach, shopping, and cooking for her family during the holidays....

Apr 6, 2024

Peggy A. (Murdock) Harkey, long time Kannapolis resident, passed away on April 6, 2024. She was 88 years old. Her parents were the late Fred L. Murdock and Annie Overcash Murdock of Troutman, N.C.

Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, Perry N. Harkey, a son Barry N. Harkey and daughter, Deborah L. Harkey. Her remaining...

Apr 3, 2024

David Russell Phelps

“Dave”

Dave passed away following a tragic auto accident on Wednesday, April 3, 2024.  Dave lived a full and vibrant life.  He touched the lives of many along the way.  He was a humble, gentle, soft-spoken man.  He loved the Lord and served him daily.  His Christian living was a...

Apr 3, 2024

Deborah Ann Toney Byrd, 68, of Woodleaf, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Deborah was born on June 21, 1955 in Mecklenburg County, NC. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, April Wiles and husband, Jason; three grandchildren, Vincent Cannon, Jesse Cannon, and Rebecca Cannon; one great-grandchild, Cambria Cannon and four sisters. Services will remain...

Mar 27, 2024

Scotty Duane Hubbard, 63, of Salisbury, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024.

Scotty was born October 4, 1960 in Texas. He was a cherished son of Betty Cauble Hubbard and the late William Dixon Hubbard. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his brother, Doug Hubbard.

Scotty leaves behind a...

Mar 26, 2024

John Louis Grayovski, 79 years old, of Harrisburg, NC, went to be with his Lord on March 26, 2024.  John was born in Somerville, NJ on October 30, 1944, to the late Louis and Betty Steele Grayovski.

John proudly served his country in the US Airforce.  He was a very spiritual man who liked to read the...

Mar 25, 2024

Kay F. Long-Yow, 82, of Kannapolis, went to be with The Lord on March 25th, 2024 surrounded by her family and loved ones. Kay was born on January 18th, 1942 in Kannapolis, North Carolina to the late George Lee Long and the late Katherine Mae Roberts. She was preceded in death by her three brothers, Leon Long, Kenneth “Butch”...

Mar 23, 2024

Leon Julian Reynolds, 93, affectionately known as Papa, went home to heaven on March 23, 2024.  Leon was surrounded by his children and grandchildren the night before and passed away peacefully with his beloved daughter Leah by his side.  A special thanks to the staff at the VA hospital in Salisbury for the exceptional care they gave to Leon...

Mar 22, 2024

“Pepe” José Adriano Escandón, 80, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. Pepe was born on March 1, 1944 in Ecuador to the late Virgilio Escandón and Raquel Escandón. Pepe worked in the bleachery department for Cannon Mills for 33 years and then was a maintenance technician for S&D Coffee for...

Mar 16, 2024

Margaret Jane Harrington Cline, 89, of Kannapolis went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 16, 2024, following a period of declining health.

Margaret was born October 13,1934 in Cabarrus County, NC, a daughter of the late John Fletcher and Bertha Morgan Harrington. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband,...

Mar 16, 2024

Michael Anthony Morton, 73 years old, of Kannapolis, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 16, 2024. Michael was born on March 23, 1950, in Cabarrus County to the late Jesse C. Jr. and Katherine Furr Morton.

Michael was a loving and devoted Husband, Father and Paw Paw. He was a graduate of A.L....

Mar 15, 2024

The Reverend Dr. Michael W. Frye, 76, of Waxhaw died peacefully in his home on Friday, March 15, 2024.

Michael was born on May 27, 1947 in Kannapolis, NC to Martin Luther Frye and the late Mary Alice Frye (Klontz). He was the oldest of 5 children. He graduated from A. L. Brown High School in Kannapolis...

Mar 15, 2024

Lynda Wilcox Parnell, 83, of Kannapolis, NC, joined her loved ones in Heaven on March 15, 2024, at Big Elm Retirement Center, after many years of declining health. Lynda was born August 1940 and was the daughter of the late Monroe & Nellie Weddington Wilcox. She lived in the Kannapolis and Concord area all her life and attended Rowan...