OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in Kannapolis, NC
Richard Talmadge Andrews
May 6, 2024
Mr. Richard Talmadge Andrews, Sr., 92, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024, at his home in China Grove.
A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Monday, May 13, 2024, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Randy Fleming will officiate. Entombment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum in China Grove.
The family will receive friends from 12 to...
Phillip Joe Raymer
Apr 28, 2024
Mr. Phillip Joe Raymer, 76, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Hospice House of Union County in Monroe.
Mr. Raymer was born May 5, 1947 in Concord. He was a son of the late Clarence Edison Raymer and Edna Kennedy Raymer. He was a member of Westford Methodist Church. He loved all sports, especially bowling and golf. He was...
Ken Homsombath
Apr 28, 2024
Mr. Ken Homsombath, 85, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Novant Health Hospice & Palliative Care in Charlotte.
A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. The service will be streamed live at www.ladysfuneralhome.com/live.
Ken was born April 10, 1939 in Laos. He was a son of the late Liam...
Judy Diane Shue Richards
Apr 25, 2024
Mrs. Judy Diane Shue Richards, 76, passed away Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Compass Healthcare and Rehabilitaion in Spencer.
There will be a private service for the family.
Mrs. Richards was born May 29, 1947 in Rowan County. She was a daughter of the late Richard Shue, Sr. and Lorene Stiller Shue. She attended South Rowan High School. She worked...
William Virgil Fox
Apr 12, 2024
Mr. William Virgil "Bill" Fox, 85, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.
A memorial service is scheduled for 12:00 pm Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Westford Methodist Church. Rev. Jeffrey Rushing will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 11 to 11:45 am Thursday at Westford Methodist Church.
Mr. Fox was born January 19,...
Lloyd David Joines
Apr 11, 2024
Mr. Lloyd David Joines, 70, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024, at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury.
A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Monday, April 15, 2024, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Bobby Utley will officiate. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove.
The family will receive friends from 12 to...
Lois Faye Christy Rayfield
Apr 4, 2024
Mrs. Lois Faye Christy Rayfield, 84, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury.
A funeral service is scheduled for 3:00 pm Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Mike Roper will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2:45...
Gwendolyn Jean Wall Bush
Mar 31, 2024
Mrs. Gwendolyn Jean Wall Bush, 88, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024, at TerraBella Harrisburg. Gwendolyn was born October 16, 1935 in Freeport, IL. She was a daughter of the late Glen F. Wall and Mildred Morrison Wall. She was a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Gary Albert Bush. Gwendolyn is survived...
Janice "Faye" Clampet Wilhelm Absher
Mar 30, 2024
Mrs. Janice "Faye" Clampet Wilhelm Absher, 84, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury.
A funeral service is scheduled for 12:00 pm Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Trent Drye will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.
The family will receive friends from 11 to...
Anita Louise Cashion Waller
Mar 28, 2024
Celebrating the life of Anita (Louise) Cashion Waller. February 1, 1940 to March 28, 2024. Born in Kannapolis, North Carolina.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Lynn Waller and is survived by her 4 children: Son, Danny Waller and wife Laura of Kannapolis, Son, Craig Waller and wife Wendy of Kannapolis, Daughter, Anita Howard and husband Doug...
Mary Louise Thompson Moran
Mar 25, 2024
Mrs. Mary Louise Thompson Moran, 59, passed away Monday, March 25, 2024, at Hospice of Randolph in Asheboro.
A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 am Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. William Willard will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 10:45 am Thursday...
Douglas Frank Stauter
Mar 22, 2024
Mr. Douglas Frank Stauter, 71, passed away Friday, March 22, 2024, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Friday, April 5, 2024, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Leon Hawks will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 1:45 pm Friday at Lady's Funeral Home.
Mr. Stauter was born September 15,...
Edward "Sam" Lee Kirkley
Mar 21, 2024
Mr. Edward Lee "Sam" Kirkley, 76, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at his home in China Grove after a battle with cancer.
A funeral service is scheduled for 4:00 pm Sunday, March 24, 2024, at First Reformed Church in Landis. Rev. David Franks will officiate. A private entombment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park...
Lois Ruth Knuff Stanchek
Mar 20, 2024
Mrs. Lois Ruth Knuff Stanchek, 79, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at Brookdale Concord Parkway in Concord.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mrs. Stanchek was born November 8, 1944 in Youngstown, OH. She was a daughter of the late Edward Knuff and Legetta Sheridan Stoyer. She was a member of River Rock at Odell...
John Alvin Fincher Sr.
Mar 19, 2024
Mr. John Alvin Fincher, Sr., 90, passed away Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at NC State Veterans Home in Salisbury.
A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 am Friday, March 22, 2024, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Greg Sloop and Rev. Demps Ray Overcash Jr. will officiate. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove.
The family...
Charles Earl Lumsden
Mar 17, 2024
Mr. Charles "Earl" Lumsden, 80, of Kannapolis passed away peacefully although unexpectedly, at his home on Sunday, March 17, 2024.
A graveside service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at West Lawn Memorial Park.
Earl, as he was known by his family and friends was a US Army veteran who served proudly in the Vietnam War. He...
Debra Nadine Groszer Mullis
Mar 16, 2024
Our Beloved Debra Nadine Groszer-Mullis, 69, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 16, 2024. She died unexpectedly peacefully in her sleep after several years of declined health.
A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive from 12 to 1:45 pm prior to the...
David Clay Church
Mar 15, 2024
Mr. David Clay Church, 46, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024, in Concord.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mr. Church was born May 5, 1977 in Concord. He was a son of Sarah Rainey Teague and the late Frank Edward Church. He graduated from A.L. Brown High School, Class of 1994. David loved reading and...
James Avery Starnes
Mar 14, 2024
Mr. James Avery Starnes, 62, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024, in Salisbury.
A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Monday, March 18, 2024, 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 1 to 2:00 pm Monday at Friendship Freewill Baptist Church.
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John Allen Williams
Mar 13, 2024
Mr. John Allen Williams, 83, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Atrium Health's Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.
A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Joel Locklear will officiate. Inurnment with Military Honors will be 1:00 pm Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Salisbury National Cemetery.
The memorial service...