OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Kannapolis, NC

Donald Ray Sheets

Donald Ray Sheets

Dec 10, 2025

Retired Air Force veteran of over 20 years, Donald Ray Sheets went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, December 10th at 11:58 p.m.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years Sheila Allman Sheets. He is also survived by his daughter Ashley Sheets Eudy and husband Chad Eudy of Charleston, SC as well as his stepson Brian Richard...

Robert "Bob" Lee Lemasters

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...

David Wayne Sloop

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...

Lester James Watts

Lester James Watts

Jan 6, 2026

Mr. Lester James Watts, 99, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at his home.

A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Friday, January 9, 2026, at North Kannapolis Baptist Church. Rev. Timothy Brown and Rev. James Pauley will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

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

Billy Charles Sechler

Billy Charles Sechler

Jan 5, 2026

Mr. Billy Charles Sechler, 72, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord, surrounded by those he loved most. He fought bravely through a long journey and has now found peace.

A funeral service is scheduled for 3:00 pm Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Nazareth Community Church. Pastor Mike Shoaf will officiate. Interment will follow in the...

Gary Wayne Barnes

Gary Wayne Barnes

Jan 3, 2026

Mr. Gary Wayne Barnes, 83, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026, at his home in Kannapolis.

A memorial service is scheduled for 3:00 pm Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. John Miller will officiate. The family will receive friends from 1:30 pm to 2:45 pm Thursday at Lady's Funeral Home.

Gary was born July 17, 1942 in Salisbury....

Jimmie Vega Locklear

Jimmie Vega Locklear

Jan 2, 2026

Mr. Jimmie Vega Locklear, 90, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026, at his home in Concord.

A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Redeemed Baptist Church. Rev. Jordan Perkins will officiate. The body will lie in state from 12:30 to 1:00 pm prior to the service. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

The...

Donald S. Tadlock

Donald S. Tadlock

Jan 1, 2026

Mr. Donald S. Tadlock, 74, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

A funeral service is scheduled for 12:30 pm Monday, January 5, 2026, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Mike Roper, Pastor Thant McManus and Apostle Belton Platt will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

The service will be streamed live at...

Robert Dale Clark

Robert Dale Clark

Dec 31, 2025

Mr. Robert Dale Clark, 69, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

A funeral service is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Trinity Lutheran Church of Concord. Pastor Tom Christensen will officiate. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:45 pm at the church prior to...

Carol Ann Michalak Cappuccetti

Carol Ann Michalak Cappuccetti

Dec 31, 2025

Ms. Carol Ann Michalak Cappuccetti, 86, of China Grove, and formerly of Meriden, CT, entered into eternal rest Wednesday, December 31, 2025.

Born on October 7, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine Landa Michalak, and the loving wife to the late Michael Cappuccetti, Jr. Carol attended Saint Stanislaus parochial school and Meriden Public Schools. Mike and Carol...

Bounna Keoonla

Bounna Keoonla

Dec 31, 2025

Mr. Bounna Keoonla, 71, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Atrium Health Union in Monroe.

A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7:00 pm Tuesday at Lady's Funeral Home.

Bounna was born December 8, 1954 in Laos. He was a son of the...

Eric Michael Ritchie

Eric Michael Ritchie

Dec 29, 2025

Mr. Eric Michael Ritchie, 49, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025, at UNC Health Blue Ridge in Morganton.

A graveside service is scheduled for 3:30 pm Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Greenlawn Cemetery. Rev. David Franks will officiate. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3:00 pm at Lady's Funeral Home.

Eric was born April 6, 1976 in Concord. He was...

Ruby Mae Collins Smith

Ruby Mae Collins Smith

Dec 27, 2025

Mrs. Ruby Mae Collins Smith, 82, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury.

A graveside service is scheduled for 12:00 pm Friday, January 2, 2026, at Rowan Memorial Park. Rev. Billy Sechrist will officiate.

Mrs. Smith was born May 15, 1943 in High Point. She was a daughter of the late Alvin Collins and Roxie...

Betty Ann Abernathy Bare

Betty Ann Abernathy Bare

Dec 26, 2025

Ms. Betty Ann Abernathy Bare, 84, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025, at Lenoir Health and Rehabilitation Center.

A memorial service is scheduled for 3:00 pm Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Bruce Graham will officiate.

The service will be live streamed at https://www.ladysfuneralhome.com/live.

Ms. Bare was born August 28, 1941. She was a daughter of the late Grier...

Cookie Ketchie Athanaelos

Cookie Ketchie Athanaelos

Dec 22, 2025

Cookie Mae Ketchie Athanaelos, 84, of Kannapolis, died Monday , December 22, 2025.

Cookie was born October 29, 1941, the daughter of the late R.L.(Bob) Ketchie and Myrtle White Ketchie Roberts (Step-father, J.B. Roberts, Jr.) In addition to her parents, Cookie was preceded in death by grandparents, Cordia Teague and Arthur C. White and Herman and Amanda Taylor Ketchie.

She had one...

Quenton Damon Gulledge

Quenton Damon Gulledge

Dec 21, 2025

Mr. Quenton Damon Gulledge, 30, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025, at his home in Kannapolis.

A memorial service is scheduled for 3:00 pm Saturday, December 27, 2025, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel.

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

Quenton was born May 23, 1995 in Concord. He was a son of Antonio Lawing and...

Stephanie Karen Emerson Tucker

Stephanie Karen Emerson Tucker

Dec 16, 2025

Mrs. Stephanie Karen Emerson Tucker, 79, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at her home in Kannapolis.

Stephanie was born June 12, 1946 in Cabarrus County. She was a daughter of the late Emmett Wishart Emerson and Mildred Lipe Emerson. She graduated from W.R. Odell High School in 1964. In her earlier years, she worked for Terry Products in Kannapolis until...

Phyllis Jene Cox Dobson

Phyllis Jene Cox Dobson

Dec 16, 2025

Mrs. Phyllis Jene Cox Dobson, age 84, of Salisbury, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

A funeral service is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Lady's Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Dr. Johnny Boggs. A graveside service will follow at 12:30 p.m. at Salisbury National Cemetery.

Phyllis was born on October 9, 1941,...

Worth Allen Orvin, Sr.

Worth Allen Orvin, Sr.

Dec 12, 2025

Mr. Worth Allen Orvin, Sr., 87, passed away Friday, December 12, 2025.

A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Friday, January 9, 2026, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Mike Roper will officiate. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove.

The family will receive friends from 12 to 12:45 pm Friday at Lady's Funeral Home.

Mr. Orvin was...

Sandra "Sandy" Julie Feibelman-Coppola

Sandra "Sandy" Julie Feibelman-Coppola

Dec 11, 2025

Mrs. Sandra Julie Feibelman-Coppola, 71, passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Duke University Hospital in Durham.

A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Monday, December 29, 2025, at Lady’sFuneral Home Chapel. Rabbi Jacquie Marx will officiate. The family will receive friends from 12 to 1:45 pm Monday at Lady’s Funeral Home.

The service will be streamed live at www.ladysfuneralhome.com/live.

Sandra was...