OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in Kannapolis, NC
Robert "Bob" Lee Lemasters
Dec 18, 2025
Robert Lee (Bob) Lemasters was born October 21, 1943 in New Martinsville, WV. Bob began his rest in his Saviors loving arms December 18, 2025. Bob lived and believed in God, family, and country. He was baptized into the family of God at the Church of Christ in New Brighton, PA. Bob was active duty in the military for 32...
Judy Louise Knight Therrell
Feb 16, 2026
Mrs. Judy Louise Knight Therrell, 77, passed away Monday, February 16, 2026, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville.
A graveside service is scheduled for 11:00 am Monday, February 23, 2026, at Carolina Memorial Park. Pastor Mike Roper will officiate.
Judy was born November 15, 1948 in Concord. She was a daughter of the late Barney Wilson Knight and Stella Deal...
Rebecca Lynn McClamrock Barnette
Feb 15, 2026
Ms. Rebecca "Becky" Lynn McClamrock Barnette, 80, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
A funeral service is scheduled for 12:00 pm Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor George Evans will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 11:45 am Saturday at...
Brenda Joyce Compton Safrit
Feb 14, 2026
Brenda Joyce Compton Safrit of Kannapolis, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on February 14, 2026. Born on January 4, 1944, in Kannapolis, she was the daughter of the late J. Robert Compton and Carrie Lee Weaver Compton.
Brenda’s life was deeply rooted in faith, family, and the community she loved. She had a gentle spirit and a caring...
Helen Virginia Stewart Sides
Feb 14, 2026
Mrs. Helen Virginia Stewart Sides, 95, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Brookdale Concord Parkway in Concord.
A graveside service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Carolina Memorial Park. Pastor John Futterer will officiate.
Mrs. Sides was born April 19, 1930 in Landis. She was a daughter of the late Robert Major Stewart and Nellie Farrel Stewart....
Edna Elizabeth Stancil Calvert
Feb 13, 2026
With deep love and gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the home going of Edna Elizabeth Stancil Calvert to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. She passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Edna shared a loving marriage of 64 years with...
Phyllis Ann Hudspeth Lee
Feb 5, 2026
Mrs. Phyllis Ann Hudspeth Lee, 70, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026, at her home in China Grove.
A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Mount Moriah Evangelical Lutheran Church in China Grove. The Rev. Joe Tallent will officiate. A private Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the church...
Alfreda Carole Hardin Scott
Feb 4, 2026
Ms. Alfreda Carole Hardin Scott, 81, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.
A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 am Monday, February 9, 2026, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Mark White will officiate. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 10:45 am Monday...
Joseph Andrew Williamson, IV
Feb 1, 2026
Joseph Andrew Williamson, IV, age 2, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at his home in Landis.
Joseph was born on June 27, 2023, in Chapel Hill. He was the beloved son of Joseph Andrew Williamson, III and Kelly Marie Gonzalez Williamson. Despite facing life with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH), Joseph’s short life was filled with love, warmth, and...
John "Wayne" Josey
Jan 31, 2026
Mr. John "Wayne" Josey, 77, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026, at his home in Kannapolis.
A funeral service is scheduled for 3:00 pm Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Bethpage Presbyterian Church. Rev. Valerie Hicks will officiate. There will be a reception following the service in the Fellowship Hall.
A private burial with military rites will be at a later date.
Wayne was...
Talley Jeanne Winchester
Jan 31, 2026
Talley Jeanne Winchester, 73, passed away on January 31, 2026, after a recent complicated health journey. She is now at rest, surrounded by the peace she so generously gave to others throughout her life.
Talley is survived by her devoted ex-husband and caregiver, Jack Fox; her beloved daughter and son-in-law, Brook and Ryan Horn; her grandson, Riley Horn; her brother, Mike...
Susan Beaver Livengood
Jan 26, 2026
Mrs. Susan Beaver Livengood, 77, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, at her home.
Mrs. Livengood was born March 27, 1948 in Salisbury, a daughter of the late Joe H. Beaver and Gladys Cruse Beaver.
Mrs. Livengood is survived by her husband, Gary L. Livengood; a son, David Linn Livengood of Charlotte; one sister, Jo Anne Beaver Plott of Pahrump, NV; three...
Michael Paul Hodge
Jan 26, 2026
Mr. Michael Paul Hodge, 50, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, at his home in Kannapolis.
A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Friday, January 30, 2026, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Jeremy Collins will officiate.The family will receive friends from 12 to 1:45 pm Friday at Lady's Funeral Home.
Michael was born August 22, 1975 in Concord. He was...
Barry David Law
Jan 18, 2026
Mr. Barry David Law, 60, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026, at his home in Oakboro.
Barry was born May 14, 1965 in Cabarrus County. He was a son of Susan Goodnight Law Aughtry and the late Barry Wayne Law. He was an auto body mechanic having started out as a young man, working with his father. He then formally owned...
Nellie Ruth Hamm Love
Jan 17, 2026
Mrs. Nellie Ruth Hamm Love, 94, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.
A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Piedmont Baptist Church. Rev. Mike Edwards will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 am to 12:45 pm Wednesday prior to...
Dane DeMar Laney
Jan 15, 2026
Dane DeMar Laney, 75, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2026, at TerraBella Lake Norman from complications of Parkinson's Disease.
A funeral service is scheduled for 6:00 pm Friday, January 23, 2026, at Lady’s Funeral Home Chapel. Bishop Dr. Mark Aldous will officiate. The family will receive friends from 4 to 5:45 pm prior to the service.
The service will also be streamed live...
David Michael Robinson
Jan 11, 2026
David Michael Robinson, 77, passed away peacefully comforted by his surviving siblings, and other family members, in the early hours of Jan. 11, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House and Palliative Care, Kannapolis.
David was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, where his late father graduated Chiropractic School. He was the second of six siblings born to the late Dr. William J. Robinson (originally...
Nancy "Carol" Styers Power
Jan 11, 2026
Ms. Nancy "Carol" Styers Power, 86, went to be with her Heavenly Father Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.
A funeral services is scheduled for 12:30 pm Friday, January 16, 2026, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Brian Duncan will officiate. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 am...
John Stephen Litaker
Jan 11, 2026
Mr. John Stephen Litaker, 76, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026, at William G. "Bill" Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury, surrounded by his loving family with his wife Kay, holding his hand.
A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Billy Beaver will officiate. Interment with military honors will follow at...
David Wayne Sloop
Jan 6, 2026
Mr. David Wayne Sloop, 70, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at his home in Salisbury.
A memorial service is scheduled for 11:00 am Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Randy Flemming will officiate. The family will receive friends from 10 to 10:45 am Saturday at Lady's Funeral Home.
David was born November 2, 1955 in Concord. He...


