OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Kannapolis, NC

Winford Floyd Patterson

Winford Floyd Patterson

Apr 20, 2026

Mr. Winford Floyd "Pat" Patterson, 89, of China Grove, passed away quietly at his home on Monday, April 20, 2026, surrounded by his family.

A funeral is scheduled for 2:00 pm Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Pine Ridge Baptist Church. Pastor Mike Roper and Rev. Nelson Wright will officiate. Interment with military honors will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in...

Daniel "Dan" Patrick Litchfield

Daniel "Dan" Patrick Litchfield

Apr 16, 2026

Mr. Daniel Patrick "Dan" Litchfield, 52, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026, after a long battle with Guillain-Barré Syndrome at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

A memorial service is scheduled for 11:00 am Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at St. James the Greater Catholic Church, where he was member. Fr. Luyen Dau, C.Ss.R. will officiate. A luncheon will follow in the church...

James Douglas Hatley

James Douglas Hatley

Apr 11, 2026

Mr. James Douglas Hatley, 77, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev Bill Sirginson will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 1:45 pm Saturday at Lady's Funeral Home.

James was born March 28, 1949 in Charlotte. He...

Jesus Enrique Ramirez Salas

Jesus Enrique Ramirez Salas

Apr 7, 2026

Mr. Jesus Enrique Ramirez Salas, 65, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at his home in Kannapolis.

A funeral mass is scheduled for 1:00 pm Saturday, April 11, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Father Blas Caseres C.Ss.R. will officiate. The family will receive friends from 12 to 12:45 pm Saturday at the church.

Jesus was born July 6, 1960 in Durango,...

Johnny Walter Starnes

Johnny Walter Starnes

Apr 6, 2026

Mr. Johnny Walter Starnes, 77, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

A funeral service is scheduled for 3:30 pm Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Richard Smith will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 3:15 pm Wednesday at Lady's Funeral Home.

Johnny was born April 4, 1949 in Cabarrus County....

Charles Martin Efird

Charles Martin Efird

Apr 4, 2026

Pastor Charles Martin Efird, 92, of Harrisburg went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 4, 2026.

Charles was born on March 4, 1934, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. He was in the first graduating class of A. L. Brown High School, in Kannapolis, North Carolina, in 1952. He was a 1956 graduate of Davidson College...

Terry Ray McCreary

Terry Ray McCreary

Apr 2, 2026

Mr. Terry Ray McCreary, 84, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026, at The Greens at Cabarrus in Concord.

A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at North Kannapolis United Methodist Church. Rev. Noah Glover will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

The family will receive friends from 12 to 12:45 pm Tuesday at...

Henry Owen Adcock

Henry Owen Adcock

Apr 2, 2026

Mr. Henry Owen Adcock, 101, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

Owen Adcock was the truest example of an Angel on Earth. He truly followed Walk by Faith not by Sight in every aspect of his life. A true believer of Christ, leading hundreds of people to a relationship with Christ themselves. He was humble,...

Dolores Delgado-Jaramillo

Dolores Delgado-Jaramillo

Mar 30, 2026

Mrs. Dolores Delgado-Jaramillo, 70, passed away Monday, March 30, 2026, at her home in Kannapolis.

A visitation is scheduled for 5 to 7:00 pm Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Lady's Funeral Home.

Dolores was born April 4, 1955 in Jalisco, Mexico. She was a daughter of the late Pablo Delgado and Celestina Jaramillo. Dolores was a homemaker and cared for her family.

She...

Linda "Sue" Jones Teal

Linda "Sue" Jones Teal

Mar 29, 2026

Mrs. Linda "Sue" Jones Teal, 75, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026 at her home in Kannapolis.

A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Leon Hawks will officiate. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 12:45 pm Wednesday prior to the...

Barbara Honeycutt Starnes Mullis

Barbara Honeycutt Starnes Mullis

Mar 28, 2026

Mrs. Barbara Honeycutt Starnes Mullis, 79, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026, at her home in Kannapolis.

A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Friendship Freewill Baptist Church. Rev. George Morris will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

The family will receive friends from 12 to 12:45 pm Tuesday at Friendship Freewill...

Janet Carol Litaker Campbell

Janet Carol Litaker Campbell

Mar 20, 2026

Mrs. Janet Carol Campbell, 72, passed away Friday, March 20, 2026, at her home in Kannapolis.

A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Friday, March 27, 2026, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Tim Newton and Rev. Rick Wilson will officiate. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove. The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm...

Paul "Buddy" Hines

Paul "Buddy" Hines

Mar 19, 2026

Mr. Paul "Buddy" Dalton Hines, 91, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Liberty Lane VA Hospice House in Salisbury.

A funeral service is scheduled for 12:30 pm Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Charity Baptist Church. Pastor Sean Heady and Pastor Jacob Cibas will officiate. Interment with military honors will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

The family will receive friends...

Larry Edward Hartsell

Larry Edward Hartsell

Mar 18, 2026

Mr. Larry Edward Hartsell, 77, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Iredell Memorial in Statesville.

A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Monday, March 23, 2026, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Jon Harless will officiate. Interment with military honors will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 am to 12:45 pm Monday...

Kathryn Mary Prince

Kathryn Mary Prince

Mar 16, 2026

Kathryn Mary Prince, age 61, of Concord, North Carolina peacefully passed away in her home on March 16, 2026. From a young age, Kathryn found joy in creativity. This passion led her to the University of Michigan where she earned a Fine Arts degree in Industrial Design. In the years since, her creativity bloomed in every aspect of her life...

Irene Elizabeth Mann

Irene Elizabeth Mann

Mar 10, 2026

Mrs. Irene Elizabeth Mann, 84, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

Irene was born September 7, 1941 in Cabarrus County. She was the daughter of the late Carrie Estell Aycock Porter.

Irene had an infectious laugh and a servants heart. For decades she was the jovial operator of what became affectionately known as "Nanny's Taxi" for...

Pho Vongsa

Pho Vongsa

Mar 9, 2026

Mr. Pho Vongsa, 80, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

A funeral service is scheduled for 2:30 pm Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends beginning at 2:00 pm Sunday at Lady's Funeral Home.

Pho was born December 1, 1945 in Laos. He was a son of the late...

Betty Ann Sloop Shaver

Betty Ann Sloop Shaver

Mar 7, 2026

Betty Ann Sloop Shaver, 93, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and devotion to family.

Born November 29, 1932, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late C.M. Sloop and Ruth Goodman Sloop. From an early age, Betty embodied the values that would guide her throughout her life-faith, hard...

Barbara Sue Rainwater Lentz

Barbara Sue Rainwater Lentz

Mar 5, 2026

Mrs. Barbara Sue Rainwater Lentz, 81, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Preston House in Charlotte.

A private graveside service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Thursday, March 12, 2026, at West Lawn Memorial Park. Pastor Mack King, IV will officiate.

Barbara was born January 11, 1945 in Cabarrus County. She was a daughter of the late Bennie William Rainwater, Sr. and...

Pauline Elizabeth Treadway Parker

Pauline Elizabeth Treadway Parker

Mar 5, 2026

Mrs. Pauline Elizabeth Treadway Parker, 95, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

A graveside service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Carolina Memorial Park. Rev. Leon Hawks will officiate. The family will greet friends following the service

Pauline was born August 3, 1930 in Pores Knob, NC. She was a daughter of...