OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Kannapolis, NC

Jose Ruben Fausto Uribe

Jose Ruben Fausto Uribe

Sep 8, 2026

Jose Ruben Fausto Uribe, 52, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

A memorial service is scheduled for 3:00 pm Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2:45 pm Sunday at Lady's Funeral Home.

Jose was born November 30, 1973 in Ameca Jalisco, Mexico. He was a son...

Maggie Allene Gaither

Maggie Allene Gaither

Sep 4, 2026

Mrs. Maggie Allene Gaither, 101, passed away Friday, September 4, 2026, at Trellis Supportive Care, Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem.

Maggie was born March 8, 1925, in Rowan County, North Carolina, to the late Andrew Lester Self and Rosa Lee Callicutt.

Allene was a true Renaissance woman. For many years, she owned and operated Allene's Salon of Beauty on North...

Brylan Kruz Barrier

Brylan Kruz Barrier

Aug 27, 2026

Brylan Kruz Barrier passed away suddenly, entering the presence of Jesus Christ on August 27, 2026 at the young age of 25.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Steve Addison. He will be lovingly remembered by his parents: Steve and Tammy Barrier, and Stephanie Addison; brothers: Michael Childers (Macy), Austin Childers (Brittany), Colton Barrier (Kaity), Christian Reynolds (Mikayla), and...

Jerry Doyle McCullough

Jerry Doyle McCullough

Aug 26, 2026

Jerry Doyle McCullough, 84, of China Grove passed away at home August 26 after a period of declining health.

Jerry was born to Paul and Hattie Mae Smith McCullough in 1942 in Davie County. He grew up in the Redland community and graduated from Davie County High School. At 15 years old, he met Joyce Jones, whom he married in 1963.

Jerry...

Tommy Kale Beaver

Tommy Kale Beaver

Aug 25, 2026

Rev. Tommy Kale Beaver, 83, of China Grove, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.

Born, September 17, 1942, in Cabarrus County, Tommy was the son of the late Lewis Alfred Beaver and Della Ruth Allman Beaver.

A graduate of Landis High School, Tommy continued his education at Appalachian State University graduating with a BS in 1964. Following his...

Terrie Jean Dellinger

Terrie Jean Dellinger

Aug 24, 2026

Mrs. Terrie Jean Dellinger, 79, passed away at 3:08 am Monday, August 24, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, surrounded with love and the presence of the Holy Spirit under a clear sky full of stars.

A funeral service is scheduled for 2:30 pm Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor David Vogel will officiate. The service...

Gerald Legrand Meggs

Gerald Legrand Meggs

Aug 23, 2026

Mr. Gerald Legrand Meggs, 88, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2026, at his home in Concord.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm to 1:45 pm Saturday at Lady's Funeral Home.

Gerald was born July 17, 1938 in Columbus County. He was a son...

James Wayne Ray

James Wayne Ray

Aug 23, 2026

Mr. James Wayne Ray, 56, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Transitional Health Services in Kannapolis.

Wayne was born November 18, 1969 in Concord. He was a son of Wayne Hampton Ray of Kannapolis and the late Theresa Lambert Ray. Wayne was a graduate of A.L. Brown High School, Class of 1988. He was self employed as a Carpenter.

In addition...

Bryan Roger Lapish

Bryan Roger Lapish

Aug 18, 2026

Mr. Bryan Roger Lapish, 62, of Statesville lost his five year battle with cancer on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at his home.

He was born in 1964 in Raleigh, NC, he later lived in Charlotte, Lake Norman and Maiden. Bryan was employed at Caribbean Pool Service of Concord.

He was preceded in death by his father, James Ray Lapish in 1998.

Bryan is...

Angelia Denise White Cook

Angelia Denise White Cook

Aug 18, 2026

Mrs. Angelia Denise White Cook, 55, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, in Concord, North Carolina. In the early hours of the morning, surrounded by love, Angelia was able to have her family by her side to say their goodbyes before she peacefully passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior, beneath the most beautiful sunrise.

Angelia was born...

Emma Stacks Northam

Emma Stacks Northam

Aug 15, 2026

Mrs. Emma Stacks Northam, 71, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

Emma was born January 9, 1955 in Lancaster, SC. She was a daughter of the late Clifford Carl Stacks and Annie Aldridge Stacks.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Ray Starnes; three sisters, Linda Starnes, Patricia Stacks, and Faye...

Jimmie Max Weaver

Jimmie Max Weaver

Aug 8, 2026

Mr. Jimmie Max Weaver, 84, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026, at his home in Kannapolis.

A memorial service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Landis. Pastor Candice Carter and Rev. Dr. Jarrod Lanning will officiate. Inurnment with military honors will follow at Trinity Lutheran Church Columbarium.

The family will receive friends from 12...

Beverly Zoe Sloop Mullis

Beverly Zoe Sloop Mullis

Jul 29, 2026

Mrs. Beverly Zoe Sloop Mullis, 79, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at her home in Kannapolis.

A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Latosha Jenkins and Rev. Dr. Greg Gordon will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

The family will receive friends from 11 to 12:45...

Janice Marie Talbert Barnhardt

Janice Marie Talbert Barnhardt

Jul 29, 2026

Janice Marie Talbert Barnhardt, 74, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

A private service will be conducted at a later date at Cabarrus Memorial Gardens.

Janice was born on February 12, 1952, in Mooresville. She was the daughter of Joe Dixon Talbert and Dorothy Elizabeth Murph Lisk. Throughout her life, Janice-fondly known as Jan-was...

Michael Ray Blount

Michael Ray Blount

Jul 29, 2026

Mr. Michael Ray Blount, 58, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 am Monday, August 3, 2026, at Gethsemane Baptist Church. Rev. Bob Tallent will officiate. Interment will follow at West Concord Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 10 to 10:45 am Monday at Gethsemane Baptist Church.

Michael was born...

Feldman "Buster" William Yates

Feldman "Buster" William Yates

Jul 28, 2026

Mr. Feldman “Buster” William Yates, 65, of Concord, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at his home. He was born July 28, 1961, in Rowan County. He was a son of the late Harold Sharkey Yates and Annie Pauline Joyner Pinion.

Feldman was a proud United States Navy veteran. He served aboard USS Nassau (LHA-4). Following his military service, he...

Alan Lee Staton

Alan Lee Staton

Jul 27, 2026

Alan Lee Staton, 66, of China Grove died July 27, 2026.

Born Sept. 27, 1959, he was the son of the late James L. “Jim” and Frances Poole Staton. He was a graduate of South Rowan High School and Rowan Technical College.

A gifted woodworker, Alan retired in January from Lewtak Organ Builders in Mocksville. In May, he was proud to complete a...

Carol Welcome Goss

Carol Welcome Goss

Jul 26, 2026

Mrs. Carol Welcome Goss, 73, formerly of Erie, PA, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

A private service will be held by the family at a later time.

Carol was born September 8, 1952 in Conneaut, OH. She was a daughter of the late Clarence Edward Crouch and Dorothy May Hardendorf Crouch. She worked for Lakes Pipe...

Shirley Ann Sanders Taylor

Shirley Ann Sanders Taylor

Jul 24, 2026

Mrs. Shirley Ann Sanders Taylor, 73, passed away Friday, July 24, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

Service is scheduled for 1:30pm Friday, August 14, 2026, at Salisbury National Cemetery.

Shirley was born November 15,1952 in Detroit, Michigan. She was a daughter of the late Namon Sanders and Lonnie Bell Fenderson.

Shirley accepted Christ at an early age and faithfully walked with...

Jordan Tyler Solomon

Jordan Tyler Solomon

Jul 24, 2026

Our Jordan Solomon passed away on Friday, July 24th, 2026, at the age of 36.

He was a cherished son, brother, grandson, father and friend whose kindness, humor, and generous spirit touched everyone who knew him.

Jordan loved spending time with his sons, gaming, shooting targets, playing cards and going on trips with his family. He was known for his great beard...