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.

Peggy Ruth Smith MauldinPeggy Ruth Smith Mauldin, 89, passed away on January 2, 2026, at UNC Health Blue Ridge Hospital ...
01/05/2026

Peggy Ruth Smith Mauldin

Peggy Ruth Smith Mauldin, 89, passed away on January 2, 2026, at UNC Health Blue Ridge Hospital in Morganton, North Carolina. Peggy was born on November 5, 1936, in Concord, to her parents, the late Napoleon Lee Smith and Alma Ruth Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Rodney Mauldin. Peggy’s greatest love was taking care of her family and friends. She was a graduate of Winecoff High School, class of 1954. Peggy...

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Bobby Vance GriffinBobby Vance Griffin, 86, of Kannapolis, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Tucker Hospic...
01/03/2026

Bobby Vance Griffin

Bobby Vance Griffin, 86, of Kannapolis, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis. He was born on November 30, 1939, in Cabarrus County, to the late Henry Griffin and Josephine Birmingham Griffin. Bobby Griffin was a devoted family man, a hardworking businessman, and a friend to everyone he met. A lifelong resident of Kannapolis, he proudly continued the family legacy as the owner of Griffin’s Food Center. After selling the store, he went on...

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Linda Kay Leitch McInnis WilsonLinda Leitch McInnis Wilson, 84, of Albemarle, passed away peacefully on December 31, 202...
01/03/2026

Linda Kay Leitch McInnis Wilson

Linda Leitch McInnis Wilson, 84, of Albemarle, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025. Linda was born on November 18, 1941, in Cabarrus County. She was the daughter of the late Vernon Leitch and Josephine Knowles Leitch. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandmother who raised her, Mary Leitch; husband, William Gene Wilson; granddaughter, Kendra Lauren Wilson; and aunt, Melba Pearson. Linda will be remembered for her love of the beach, country music, and...

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Susan Elsbeth KnittelSusan Elsbeth Koski Knittel, 69, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully surrounded by love and peace...
01/02/2026

Susan Elsbeth Knittel

Susan Elsbeth Koski Knittel, 69, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully surrounded by love and peace on Friday January 2, 2026. Susan was born on May 29, 1956, in Ohio. She found joy at the Sportcenter, a place that became her second home. Susan spent countless hours swimming, boxing, and taking part in the many classes and activities offered. The people she met there became like family, and those relationships meant the world to her. Susan was endlessly creative and expressed...

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Jerry Lynn AshleyJerry Lynn Ashley, aged 88, of China Grove, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, at Five Oaks M...
01/02/2026

Jerry Lynn Ashley

Jerry Lynn Ashley, aged 88, of China Grove, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025, at Five Oaks Manor. Born on November 10, 1937, in Cabarrus County to the late Paul Ashley and Lena Lucille Blevins, Jerry lived a life full of faith, love, dedication, and musical talent. For 40 years, Jerry served as a supervisor at Cannon Mills, a role in which he demonstrated leadership and commitment. Prior to this, he dedicated six years to the Kannapolis Police Department,...

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Mary Frances CravenMary Frances Craven, 87, of Kannapolis, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, ...
01/02/2026

Mary Frances Craven

Mary Frances Craven, 87, of Kannapolis, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, at the Kannapolis Health and Rehab Center. Born on November 14, 1938, in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Roy Riddle and Beulah Farrel Riddle. Mary dedicated her working years as a seamstress, a testament to her skilled hands and creative spirit. She found joy in simple pleasures, including puzzles, scratch-off games, and watching wrestling on television. Above all, Mary was known...

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Joyce Ann LipeJoyce Ann Lipe, 57, of Salisbury, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Hosp...
01/01/2026

Joyce Ann Lipe

Joyce Ann Lipe, 57, of Salisbury, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston Salem. She was born in Rushville, IN, on June 23, 1968, to Donna Kunkel Parrett and the late Kenneth Ferman. Joyce married Eric Lipe on July 1, 2017, in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Joyce was a business owner with her husband Eric at HD Consignment and Biker Wear. She was passionate about meeting new people and interacting with friends from all over...

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Robert William SihlerRobert William Sihler, 84, of Salisbury, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Novant Health...
12/31/2025

Robert William Sihler

Robert William Sihler, 84, of Salisbury, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center after a brief illness surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on December 11, 1941, in Jersey City, New Jersey, to the late William Sihler and Emilie Mersereau Sihler. Robert proudly served in the United States Army for 14 years and was stationed in Texas and Vietnam. After his military service, he returned to Brick, New Jersey, where he worked...

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Elijah Grey HicksElijah Grey Hicks, age 1 month & 9 days, of Concord/Landis, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025,...
12/29/2025

Elijah Grey Hicks

Elijah Grey Hicks, age 1 month & 9 days, of Concord/Landis, passed away on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital. Elijah was born November 18, 2025, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to Cameron Hicks and Madison Allman. He was preceded in death by Brenda and Wayne Allman (great-grandparents), David Keziah and Jearlean Burleyson (great-grandparents), Todd Hicks (great-grandfather). The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM on Friday, January 2, 2026, at Whitley's Funeral Home....

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Marilyn R. NicolayMarilyn R. Nicolay, 90, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at her home...
12/29/2025

Marilyn R. Nicolay

Marilyn R. Nicolay, 90, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at her home. Marilyn was born July 28, 1935, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Olaf and Agnes Norman. She was also pre-deceased in death by her husband of 50 years, John “Jack”. Her sisters Pat, Christine, Margie and brother Evan. Survivors include her four children; April Nicolay-Bliss, Carol Nicolay, James Nicolay, Michael (Traci) Nicolay, six grandchildren; Casey (Dan), Ryan, Shea, Jane (Gabe), Catherine, and...

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Karen LaDawn Beaver LoweryKaren LaDawn Beaver Lowery, 63, passed away on December 25, 2025, at her residence in Faith, N...
12/27/2025

Karen LaDawn Beaver Lowery

Karen LaDawn Beaver Lowery, 63, passed away on December 25, 2025, at her residence in Faith, North Carolina. Born on January 15, 1962, she was the beloved daughter of Jay Felix Beaver and Bernice Elaine Stamey Beaver. Karen dearly loved her family and was deeply loved in return. Her relationship with Christ guided her every day. She was a member of Charity Baptist Church in Lexington. A beautiful singer, Karen had a deep love for gospel music and for the...

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Karen SharpKaren S. Sharp, 84, of Concord, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025. She was born on February 21, 1941, ...
12/26/2025

Karen Sharp

Karen S. Sharp, 84, of Concord, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025. She was born on February 21, 1941, in Windfall, Indiana, to the late Maurice and Aline Tolle. Karen lived in Tipton, IN most of her life. She married James N. Sharp in 1977. He preceded her in death on October 17, 2001. Karen worked as a histologist for many years in various hospitals. She was a member of Rock Prairie Baptist Church in Tipton, IN. She was...

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1748 Dale Earnhardt Boulevard
Kannapolis, NC
28083

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 8:30am - 5pm
Sunday 8:30am - 5pm

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