Recent Obituaries in Kannapolis, NC
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...
                                
Norma "Margaret" Day
Oct 11, 2024
                                It is with heavy hearts that we share the sad news of the passing of our beloved Margaret Day. Norma “Margaret” Donahue Day, 76, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 11, 2024, surrounded by love and her family. Margaret was most happy when spending time with her family. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her pride and joy! 
Margaret was a...
                                
John Bernard Weddington
Oct 11, 2024
                                John Bernard Weddington, 73, passed away Friday morning, October 11, 2024. Born March 29, 1951 in Rowan County, he was the son of the late Butler and Dorothy Goodman Weddington.  
He graduated from South Rowan High School in 1969, attended Mitchell College and graduated from Rowan Technical College with an associates degree in Manufacturing Engineering. He worked for Patterson Farms...
                                


