Whitley's Funeral Home

Whitley's Funeral Home We are dedicated to providing your family the care and compassion that you need in this important time.

For more than 90 years we have served the families of Cabarrus and Rowan Counties in their bereavement. Now in our third generation of family ownership, we are still committed to service excellence.

Charles Conrad HendrixFull obituary coming soon.
11/24/2025

Charles Conrad Hendrix

Full obituary coming soon.

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Rachel Louise Combs ReeceRachel Combs Reece, 93, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Frida...
11/23/2025

Rachel Louise Combs Reece

Rachel Combs Reece, 93, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, November 21, 2025. Rachel was born on May 9, 1932 in Cabarrus County. She was a cherished daughter of the late William “Mack” Combs and Easter Arthurs Combs. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her seven siblings; her beloved husband, Conrad Allen Reece; her son, Gary Allen Reece; and granddaughter, Dawn Marie Reece. Rachel was a remarkable woman whose hands...

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Kenneth "Kenny" Max YowKenneth “Kenny” Max Yow, 59, of concord, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at his home un...
11/22/2025

Kenneth "Kenny" Max Yow

Kenneth “Kenny” Max Yow, 59, of concord, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at his home unexpectedly. He was born on April 2, 1966, in Mooresville, North Carolina. A son to the late Larry Yow and Rebecca Cranford Byrd. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, David Yow and mother and father-in-law, Larry and Mildred Mosley, and sisters in law, Michelle Doby & Angel Yow. Kenny had previously worked in construction where he...

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Doug GibsonDoug Gibson, 58, of Kannapolis, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025, at his home. He was born February 10...
11/22/2025

Doug Gibson

Doug Gibson, 58, of Kannapolis, passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025, at his home. He was born February 10, 1967, in Pontiac, MI to Annetta Louise Blevins Gibson and the late Kenny Don Gibson. Doug drove a semi truck for R+L Carriers out of China Grove, He was a very family oriented person, Doug and his wife Carol enjoyed traveling especially going to Daytona Beach, he loved riding his Kawasaki Vulcan, and he loved and adored his pets. He was...

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Milton DysonMilton Dyson, 88, of Santa Fe, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, with his family by his si...
11/22/2025

Milton Dyson

Milton Dyson, 88, of Santa Fe, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, with his family by his side while staying in Kannapolis, North Carolina. He was born on August 25, 1937, in Pecan Island, Louisiana to the late Ira and Victoria Scott Dyson. Milton was a retired welder with Boilermakers local 132. After retirement, he enjoyed spending time fixing things he had put off, keeping in touch with friends, and traveling all over the United States. Those left...

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James Elliott SorrowJames Elliott Sorrow, 81, of Kannapolis, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at MUSC Marion...
11/21/2025

James Elliott Sorrow

James Elliott Sorrow, 81, of Kannapolis, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at MUSC Marion Medical Center. James was born April 14, 1944, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late James Ernest Sorrow and the late Mary Edith Rivers. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Mary Ann Sager of Kannapolis, NC and Bill Sorrow of San Diego, CA. The family will receive friends from 12:00 P.M. - 1:45 P.M on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at...

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James Wayne Fritz Sr.James “Wayne” Fritz Sr., 86, of Concord passed away, Thursday, November 20, 2025 at Tucker Hospice ...
11/20/2025

James Wayne Fritz Sr.

James “Wayne” Fritz Sr., 86, of Concord passed away, Thursday, November 20, 2025 at Tucker Hospice House. He was born October 26, 1939, in Iredell Co. to the late John Paul Fritz and Clara Shelton Teeter Fritz. Wayne graduated from A.L. Brown in 1957, he was an executive buyer for U.S. Foods, he was an avid antique car collector, he was a member of Hornets Nest Car Club he was also a Mason and belonged to Masonic Lodge #738, a...

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Sharon Smith VaughnSharon Smith Vaughn, 70, of Mount Pleasant, formerly of Concord, passed away, Monday, November 17, 20...
11/19/2025

Sharon Smith Vaughn

Sharon Smith Vaughn, 70, of Mount Pleasant, formerly of Concord, passed away, Monday, November 17, 2025 at her home. She was born June 24, 1955, in Concord, NC to the late George T. Smith and Mary Louise Marrow Smith. Sharon worked in the dye room at Cannon Mills/Pillowtex until they closed, she then worked as a security guard/dock master for Bank of America, after retirement she started to enjoy the little things in life, watching the seasons change the flowers...

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Retha Ann ColemanRetha Ann Coleman, 68, of Concord, NC entered into the gates of heaven on Monday, November 17, 2025, af...
11/18/2025

Retha Ann Coleman

Retha Ann Coleman, 68, of Concord, NC entered into the gates of heaven on Monday, November 17, 2025, after a brief illness. She was born March 30, 1957, to the late James L. “Pete” Coleman and Margie Tucker Coleman. A graduate of Northwest Cabarrus High School, she attended Western Carolina University. She retired from Assa Abloy (formerly Overhead Door of Charlotte). She was an active member of Concord ARP Church where she taught Sunday School and was involved in the...

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Vickie McDaniel WaldroupVickie G. McDaniel Waldroup, 75, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15,...
11/17/2025

Vickie McDaniel Waldroup

Vickie G. McDaniel Waldroup, 75, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Vickie was born on October 28, 1950 in Cabarrus County. She was a cherished daughter of the late Raymond McDaniel and Gertie Pethel McDaniel. Vickie had a nickname, lovingly known as “Flower Child”. She had a special gift for growing anything and filled her home and garden with beautiful flowers and plants. Animals were a big part of Vickie's life, especially the dogs she raised...

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Johnny Wesley CletoJohnny Wesley Cleto, 31, of Manning, passed away on October 29, 2025. Johnny was born on November 28,...
11/17/2025

Johnny Wesley Cleto

Johnny Wesley Cleto, 31, of Manning, passed away on October 29, 2025. Johnny was born on November 28, 1993, in South Carolina. He was a cherished son of Edwigis Cleto and Jody Cutter Cleto. Johnny was preceded in death by his grandfather, Randall Cutter, and grandma, Sara Hart. Johnny loved the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time on the lake. He was happiest outside or working with his hands, always finding something to do. Family and friends meant...

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James Edward LambertJames “Jim” Edward Lambert, 77, of Kannapolis, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Carem...
11/15/2025

James Edward Lambert

James “Jim” Edward Lambert, 77, of Kannapolis, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at Caremoor Retirement Community. Jim was born on October 27, 1948, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, to the late Noah Edward Lambert and the late Dorothy Karriker. He was also preceded in death by Roger Tutterow, Randy Tutterow, and Betty Welch. The family will receive friends from 3:00–3:45 P.M. on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Whitley’s Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 4:00 P.M....

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1748 Dale Earnhardt Boulevard
Kannapolis, NC
28083

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