OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Kannapolis, NC

Thelma Hooks Milstead

Thelma Hooks Milstead

Nov 27, 2025

Mrs. Thelma Hooks Milstead, 88, passed away Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Monday, December 1, 2025, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Debbie Lewis will officiate. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 1:45 pm Monday at...

Louise Lewis Threatt

Louise Lewis Threatt

Nov 26, 2025

Mrs. Maggie "Louise" Lewis Threatt, 87, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at her home in Landis.

Services are pending at this time.

Louise was born November 20, 1938 in Concord. She was a daughter of the late Sam Lewis and Beulah May Lewis. She graduated from A.L. Brown High School. She retired from Landis Elementary where she worked as a teacher...

Jerry Lee Horne

Jerry Lee Horne

Nov 23, 2025

Mr. Jerry Lee Horne, 71, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025, at his home in Kannapolis.

A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 am Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. George Morris will officiate. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove.

The family will receive friends from 10 to 10:45 am Wednesday at Lady's...

Ressie Carroll Wright

Ressie Carroll Wright

Nov 21, 2025

Mr. Ressie Carroll Wright, 75, passed away Friday, November 21, 2025, at Compass Healthcare and Rehabilitaion in Spencer.

A funeral service is scheduled for 6:00 pm Wednesday, November 26, 2025, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Jamie Brown will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 5:45 pm Wednesday at Lady's Funeral Home.

Mr. Wright was born March 20, 1950 in Chesterfield...

Frances Poole Staton

Frances Poole Staton

Nov 17, 2025

Mrs. Frances P. Staton, 96, of Landis, entered the Church Triumphant on Monday, November 17, 2025.

Born November 27, 1928, she was the only child of Oscar and Kate Hammill Poole. She graduated from Landis High School. She was an associate librarian at the Landis Public Library, later the South Rowan Regional Library. After retirement, she continued to work part-time at...

Zimmie Colin Cranford

Zimmie Colin Cranford

Nov 15, 2025

Mr. Zimmie "Buck" Colin Cranford, 96, went home to be with the Lord with his family by his side on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury.

A memorial service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Monday, November 24, 2025, at Calvary Baptist Tabernacle Church in Salisbury. Rev. Steve Holshouser, Rev. Roland Mills, Mr. Chip Graham, and...

Brenda Sue Wise Epley

Brenda Sue Wise Epley

Nov 14, 2025

Brenda "Sue" Wise Epley, 83, peacefully passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025 in her home. She was born on June 26th, 1942, in China Grove, NC to the late Margaret White Wise and Earl Wise. Sue is predeceased by her husband, William Epley; and her sister, Clara Flowe; and her brothers, Gerald, Bernard and Bill Wise.

Sue graduated from nursing...

Daniel William Clodfelter

Daniel William Clodfelter

Nov 11, 2025

Mr. Daniel William Clodfelter, 74, of Salisbury, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury.

Mr. Clodfelter was born July 13, 1951 in Troutman, NC. He was a son of the late David Sylvester Clodfelter and Lida Mae Clanton Clodfelter.

In addition to his parents, Daniel was preceded in death by his brothers, Stephen Lawrence Clodfelter...

Cynthia Goodman Deaton

Cynthia Goodman Deaton

Nov 9, 2025

Cynthia “Cindy” Goodman Deaton 71, passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and faith that will continue to touch the lives of all who knew her. She was born and raised in the Landis and China Grove area, where she built lifelong friendships and cherished memories that shaped the woman she became.

Cindy was the beloved daughter of...

Theresa Ann Lambert Ray

Theresa Ann Lambert Ray

Nov 5, 2025

Mrs. Theresa Ann Lambert Ray, 73, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Royal Oaks Baptist Church. Rev. Andy Downs will officiate. The family will receive friends from 1 to 1:45 pm Sunday at Royal Oaks Baptist Church.

Interment will be 2:00 pm Monday...

Vickie Starr Willis

Vickie Starr Willis

Nov 4, 2025

Ms. Vickie Starr Willis, 69, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Autumn Care of Cornelius after a courageous battle with Parkinson's and Dystonia.

A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Friday, November 7, 2025, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Roger Bostic will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

The family will receive friends from...

Tony Michael Trexler

Tony Michael Trexler

Nov 4, 2025

Mr. Tony Michael Trexler, 79, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025, in Salisbury.

A memorial service is scheduled for 5:00 pm Friday, November 7, 2025, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 4 to 4:45 pm Friday at Lady's Funeral Home.

Tony was born July 10, 1946 in Salisbury. He was a son of the late Marvin Clifford...

Lucy Elizabeth Creed Fulk

Lucy Elizabeth Creed Fulk

Oct 31, 2025

Lucy Elizabeth Creed Fulk, 96, passed away Friday, October 31, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House, Kannapolis, North Carolina.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Mt. Mitchell Methodist Church, 6001 Old Salisbury Concord Road, Kannapolis, NC. Rev. Joel Locklear, Rev. Steve Johnson and Rev. Alan Thompson will officiate. Mrs. Fulk will lie in state...

Cassandra Perry Cannon

Cassandra Perry Cannon

Oct 27, 2025

Mrs. Cassandra "Cassie" Perry Cannon, 85, passed away Monday, October 27, 2025, at her home with her family at her side.

Memorial services are 3:00 pm Sunday at Kannapolis church of Christ. The family will receive friends from 2 to 2:45 pm Sunday at the church.

Mrs. Cannon was born on February 4, 1940 in Cabarrus County to the late Robert Edward...

Donald Ray Parham

Donald Ray Parham

Oct 26, 2025

Retired Staff Sergeant Donald "Don" Ray Parham, 74, passed away Sunday, October 26, 2025, at his home in China Grove.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Friday, October 31, 2025, at Lakewood Baptist Church. Pastor Steve Leigh will officiate. A graveside with full military honors is scheduled for 11:00 am Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Salisbury National Cemetery in...

Olivia Lyerly Keith

Olivia Lyerly Keith

Oct 24, 2025

Mrs. Olivia "Libby" Lyerly Keith, 75, passed away Friday, October 24, 2025, surrounded by family.

A memorial service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Asbury Chapel Global Methodist Church, 11724 Asbury Chapel Road, Huntersville, NC 28078. Pastor Donald Rea and Pastor Cameron Keith will officiate.

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

Robin Annette Milstead Moffitt

Robin Annette Milstead Moffitt

Oct 24, 2025

Mrs. Robin Annette Milstead Moffitt, 61, passed away Friday, October 24, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Monday, October 27, 2025, at New Beginnings Community Worship Center. Rev. Robert Earnhardt will officiate. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery in Kannapolis.

The family will receive friends from 12 to 1:30 pm Monday at Lady's...

Gerald Edward Kee, Sr.

Gerald Edward Kee, Sr.

Oct 24, 2025

Mr. Gerald Edward Kee, Sr., 83, passed away Friday, October 24, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

A funeral service is scheduled for 4:00 pm Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Shane Utley will officiate. A private graveside service will be held at a later date.

The family will receive friends from 3 to 3:45 pm Thursday...

James Edward Honeycutt, Jr.

James Edward Honeycutt, Jr.

Oct 23, 2025

Mr. James Edward Honeycutt, Jr., 65, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

Mr. Honeycutt was born September 19, 1960 in Cabarrus County. He was a son of the late James Edward Honeycutt, Sr, and Shirley Pruitt Honeycutt. Mr. Honeycutt worked for Hudson Technologies as an HVAC Technician. He was retired.

Mr. Honeycutt is survived by his...

Billie Doris Watts Barrett

Billie Doris Watts Barrett

Oct 4, 2025

Billie Doris Watts Barrett, died October 4, 2025 at Piedmont Crossing. She was born on December 31, 1927, and lived in Kannapolis until 1999 when she moved to Piedmont Crossing in Thomasville, NC.

Mrs. Barrett attended Kannapolis City Schools, Shenandoah Conservatory of Music in Winchester, VA, and the Mid-Management Program of the NC Bankers Association at UNC-CH.She was employed in banking...