OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Kannapolis, NC

Francisco Adan Ochoa Torres

Francisco Adan Ochoa Torres

Sep 15, 2024

Mr. Francisco Adan Ochoa Torres, 55, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024.

A funeral service is scheduled for 12:00 pm Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Roberto Salazar will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:00 pm Friday at Lady's Funeral Home.

Mr. Ochoa Torres was born February 8, 1969 in Sinaloa, Mexico....

Billy Ray Poole

Billy Ray Poole

Sep 13, 2024

Mr. Billy Ray Poole, 71, passed away Friday, September 13, 2024, at his home in Kannapolis.

A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Thursday, September 19, 2024, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Thomas Allen will officiate. Military honors will be rendered by the U.S. Army and Cabarrus County Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm...

Patty Pless Williams

Patty Pless Williams

Sep 8, 2024

Mrs. Patty Pless Williams, 69, passed away Sunday, September 8th, 2024, at her home in Corpus Christi, TX.

A Celebration of Life is scheduled for 4:00 pm Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Landis, NC. Pastor Jarrod Lanning and Pastor Candice Carter will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:30 pm prior to the...

Judith Elizabeth Griffin Elliott

Judith Elizabeth Griffin Elliott

Sep 4, 2024

Mrs. Judith "Judy" Elizabeth Griffin Elliott, 75, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024, in Concord.

Per Judy's wishes, no services will be held.

Mrs. Elliott was born December 11, 1948 in Mecklenburg County. She was a daughter of the late Thomas Triss Griffin and Madeline Hattrick Griffin. Mrs. Elliott was a retired school teacher. She was an avid reader, and...

Bonnie Sue Keziah Miller

Bonnie Sue Keziah Miller

Aug 28, 2024

Bonnie Sue Keziah Miller, 83, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, surrounded by family on Wednesday, the 28th of August, 2024. Born January 31, 1941, in Kannapolis, Bonnie was the daughter of the late George Washington and Margaret Small Keziah. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her lifelong love and...

Jimmy Woodrow Higgins

Jimmy Woodrow Higgins

Aug 27, 2024

Mr. Jimmy Woodrow Higgins, 75, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024, in China Grove.

A funeral service is scheduled for 4:00 pm Friday, August 30, 2024, at Mount Moriah Lutheran Church. Rev. Tim Kneuss will officiate. Interment will follow at the church cemetery in China Grove.

The family will receive friends from 2:30 to 3:45 pm Friday at Mount Moriah...

Judith "Judy" Brackett Lewis

Judith "Judy" Brackett Lewis

Aug 24, 2024

Mrs. Judith "Judy" Elaine Brackett Lewis, 80, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024, at her home in Concord.

A funeral service is scheduled for 6:30 pm Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at Concord Academy Chapel.  The family will receive friends from 4:30 to 6:15 pm Tuesday at the chapel.

Judy was born January 20, 1944 in Mooresville. She was a daughter...

Judith Yvonne Helmuth Halteman

Judith Yvonne Helmuth Halteman

Aug 24, 2024

Mrs. Judith "Judy" Yvonne Helmuth Halteman, 67, passed away Saturday , August 24, 2024, at her home in Mocksville.

A graveside service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Restoration Church Cemetery with a service to follow.

The family will receive friends from 2:30 to 4:00 pm and 6 to 8:00 pm Wednesday at Restoration Church.

Judy...

Pauline Ann Louth Crabtree

Pauline Ann Louth Crabtree

Aug 24, 2024

Mrs. Pauline Ann Louth Crabtree, 90, of Concord, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024, at PruittHealth - Town Center in Harrisburg.

A funeral service is scheduled for Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 2:00 pm at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Larry Morgan will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

The family will receive friends from 1...

Sandra Clark Stanwick

Sandra Clark Stanwick

Aug 23, 2024

Sandra Clark Stanwick, 60, of Kannapolis, passed away at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center on Friday, August 23, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born May 21, 1964, she was originally from Cross, SC, and graduated from Cross High School Class of 1982.

She began her career as a hairdresser. Then became a medical billing specialist. She was employed...

Jesse Overcash Sr.

Jesse Overcash Sr.

Aug 23, 2024

Rev. Jesse Overcash, Sr., 84 years old, of Kannapolis. He was born December 20th 1939. He entered into his eternal life August 23rd 2024.

A memorial service is scheduled for 4:00 pm Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel.

He was preceded by his wife, Nancy Overcash, as well as their daughter Priscilla Overcash, and his great great...

Jean Sweatt Sherill

Jean Sweatt Sherill

Aug 21, 2024

Ms. Jean Sweatt Sherrill, 76, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Jean was preceded in death by her father, Lewis Sweatt, her mother, Dorothy Cook Sweatt, her sister, Carol Sweatt Lewis, and her niece, Tara Jeanette Lewis.

She was a graduate of A.L. Brown High School, Class of 1966.

Jean began her insurance career immediately after...

Norma J. Maynard

Norma J. Maynard

Aug 21, 2024

Norma J. Maynard, 91, passed away on August 21, 2024. Norma was born on July 28, 1933, to Samuel & Florence McConkey in Storm Lake, IA. Norma attended school in Storm Lake, graduating in the class of 1950. After graduation, she went to Minnesota Bible College in Minneapolis, where she met her beloved husband, Norman Maynard. They were married in...

Earl Wayne Burnett Sr.

Earl Wayne Burnett Sr.

Aug 19, 2024

Mr. Earl Wayne Burnett, Sr., 82, passed away at 10:40 pm Monday, August 19, 2024, in Kannapolis.

Mr. Burnett was born September 15, 1941 in Cabarrus County. He was a son of the late Murry Lee Burnett and Ruth Caroline Furr Burnett. He was an avid pool player. Earl was a former race car driver at the old Concord Speedway....

Charles Elton Scott

Charles Elton Scott

Aug 18, 2024

Mr. Charles Elton Scott, 82, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024, in Kannapolis.

A funeral service is scheduled for 6:00 pm Friday, August 23, 2024, at Central Baptist Church. Rev. Dean Hunter will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 5:45 pm Friday at Central Baptist Church.

Mr. Scott was born December 18, 1941 in Ithaca, NY. He...

Iris Harrington Efird

Iris Harrington Efird

Aug 17, 2024

Iris Harrington Efird departed her earthly home for her heavenly one on August 17, 2024, just one day after her 94th birthday. She was born on August 16, 1930, the second child of Claude and Lena Harrington, both pioneer mill workers in the newly formed town of Kannapolis. Throughout her life, she would refer to the simple lessons she learned...

Bonnie June Williams Lentz

Bonnie June Williams Lentz

Aug 14, 2024

Bonnie June Williams Lentz, 77, passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at her home in China Grove.

A memorial service is scheduled for 4:00 pm Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at Dayspring Community Church. Rev. Gerry Steedley will officiate.

She was born March 6, 1947 in Washington, DC. She was the daughter of the late Bobby Ray...

Lawrence Nelson Cline

Lawrence Nelson Cline

Aug 13, 2024

Mr. Lawrence Nelson Cline, 95, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at his home in Kannapolis.

A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 am Friday, August 16, 2024, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Jeff Cole will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 am to 10:45 am Friday at...

Laval Lambert Robinson

Laval Lambert Robinson

Aug 13, 2024

Laval Lambert Robinson passed away peacefully at her home in Salisbury on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. She was 98. The former Laval Frances Lambert was born October 17, 1925, in Rowan County, to Jesse Palmer (J.P.) Lambert and Vannie Link Lambert. Young Miss Lambert graduated from J.W. Cannon High School, with the class of 1944, where she participated in student...

Josephine Goodale Adams

Josephine Goodale Adams

Aug 11, 2024

Mrs. Josephine Goodale Adams, 98, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Trinity Oaks in Salisbury.

A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Jeff Cole will officiate. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove.

The family will receive friends from 12 to 12:45 pm Thursday...