Whitley's Funeral Home

12/08/2025

Gloria Janet Tyson Turner Service

12/08/2025

Darrell Wayne Morgan Sr.

Darrell Wayne Morgan Sr., 70, passed away December 3, 2025, after a brief illness. Per Darrell’s wishes, he was laid to rest at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. -John 3:16

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12/06/2025

Linda M. Bowlin

Linda M. Bowlin, 79, of Kannapolis, went to be with her Lord on Friday, December 5, 2025. She was born in Cabarrus County on January 9, 1946, to the late Ermon and Frances Barrier Moss. Linda was also preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Max Bowlin in 2021. Linda retired from Cannon Mills, when they closed their doors, with over 40 years of faithful service. She was a member of Brookdale Baptist Church. Linda was an avid...

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12/05/2025

Gloria Janet Turner

Gloria “Janet” Turner, 65 of Kannapolis passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus after a period of declining health. She was born June 3, 1960 in Cabarrus Co. to the late James M. Tyson and Maxine Carolyn Harpe Tyson. Preceding her in death are parents and a nephew, Jeffrey Todd Abernathy. Janet was a lover of pets (dogs), and helping pet rescue adoptions. She enjoyed spending time in the yard tending her plants when possible. She enjoyed...

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12/02/2025

Shuford Harrison Belk Jr.

Shuford Harrison Belk, Jr., age 91, of Wilmington and formerly of Kannapolis, went home to be with his Lord & Savior Jesus Christ on November 29, 2025, at The Gardens of Statesville after a long battle with dementia and surrounded by the love of his family. Born on October 5, 1934, in Monroe, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Shuford Harrison Belk Sr. and Nancy Elizabeth Godfrey Belk. Shuford proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corp and...

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12/02/2025

Richard "Rick" A. Erwin

Richard “Rick” Alan Erwin, 71, went home to be with the Lord on November 29, 2025, at Best of Care Assisted Living where he had been in declining health for many years. Rick was born on November 27, 1954, in Cabarrus County to the late William Lee Erwin Sr and Louise Winecoff Erwin. He was a graduate of AL Brown Class of 1973 where he was the student body president. After high school he attended the University of North Carolina...

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12/01/2025

Shirley Elaine Anderson

Shirley Elaine Anderson, 80, of Kannapolis, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital. Shirley was born March 26, 1945, in Chautauqua County, New York to the late Paul and Bernice Westley. She was also preceded in death by husband of 60 years, Donald Leon Anderson. Survivors include children, Kelly Uhlig (Roger) of Kannapolis, NC, Donald C. Anderson of China Grove, NC, Kathy,(Dan) Anderson, Dale Anderson of Jamestown NY; Grandchildren, Jordan and Leanne Anderson, Stacie and...

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12/01/2025

Elijah Russell Nixon

Elijah Russell Nixon was born in Peoria, Illinois, to his parents, Matthew Nixon and Tara Barnett. He spent 21 years growing into the fun, unique, and loving person everyone knew him to be. For the past six months, he’d been living in Mooresville, North Carolina, starting a new chapter and finding his own path. Elijah loved the things that made him him. He collected Pokémon and Yu-Gi-Oh! cards like treasures and always had an eye on the latest Bitcoin trends,...

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12/01/2025

Leonard Joe Adkins

Rev. Leonard Joe Adkins, 83, entered his heavenly home on November 21, 2025, at Atrium Health Hospital in Concord, North Carolina. He was the beloved husband of Jessie Leadingham Adkins, who faithfully stood by his side throughout their life and ministry together. Born on March 17, 1942, in New, West Virginia (Raleigh County), he was the son of Lee Burman Adkins and Velmar Bragg Adkins. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Preston Adkins. Rev. Adkins...

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11/29/2025

Donald Middlemiss

Donald Middlemiss, aged 80, of Kannapolis, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on November 27, 2025. Born on February 3, 1945, in Warwick, Rhode Island, he was the son of the late Donald and Florence Frazier Middlemiss. Donald had a fulfilling career, retiring after 16 years at Phillip Morris. His dedication to his work was mirrored by his commitment to his community, where he served as an elder at Flow Harris Presbyterian Church. Donald was a man of...

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11/28/2025

Charles "Gene" Eugene Finney

Charles “Gene” Eugene Finney, 78, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. Gene was born on June 14, 1947, in Cabarrus County. He was a cherished son of the late Charles Ray Finney and Katherine Irene Brown Finney. Gene was a man who found happiness in the simple things he loved most. He enjoyed restoring classic cars, spending time in his garden, and relaxing by the beach. He took great pride in...

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