OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in Kannapolis, NC
Leonardo Perez Martinez
Mar 11, 2024
Leonardo Perez Martinez, 18, passed away Monday, March 11, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.
A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Saturday, March 16, 2024, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Father Blas Caseres C.Ss.R. will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.
The family will receive friends from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm Saturday...
John Elliott Lindley
Mar 8, 2024
Mr. John Elliott Lindley, 70, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.
A funeral service is scheduled for Monday, March 11, 2024, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Jim Grigg will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.
The family will receive friends from 12 to 1:45 pm Monday at Lady's Funeral...
Karen Ann Blend
Mar 3, 2024
Karen Ann Blend, age 68, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away on March 3, 2024. She was born on January 15, 1956, in Port Jefferson, New York.
A funeral service is scheduled for 3:00 pm Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Paul Blend will officiate. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2:45 pm Sunday...
Phillip Dean Gatton
Feb 29, 2024
Mr. Phillip "Phil" Dean Gatton, 59, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024, in Kannapolis.
The family will hold a private service at a later date.
Mr. Gatton was born January 23, 1965 in Concord. He was a son of the late Johnny Clayton Gatton, Sr. and Sybil Gaskill Gatton. He enjoyed playing the guitar. Phil also loved dogs, especially the...
Martha Sue Troutman Barnhardt
Feb 29, 2024
Martha “Sue” Troutman Barnhardt, 83, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024.
A celebration of life is scheduled for 4:00 pm Friday, March 8, 2024, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. David Snow will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 3:45 pm Friday at Lady's Funeral Home.
Sue was born on October 26,...
Frankie Fincher Query
Feb 29, 2024
Mrs. Frankie Fincher Query, 93, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024, at her home in Salisbury.
A graveside service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Carolina Memorial Park. Interment will follow.
Mrs. Query was born June 25, 1930 in Kannapolis. She was a daughter of the late Henry Frank Fincher and Ovella Overcash Fincher. Mrs. Query...
James Leroy Popwell Sr.
Feb 28, 2024
Mr. James Leroy Popwell, Sr., 72, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at his home in China Grove.
James was born January 9, 1952 in Mecklenburg County. He was a son of the late Raymond Taylor Popwell and Helen Woods Popwell. In his earlier years, he worked for Trane HVAC in Charlotte. His wife and children were his life.
In...
Clyde Arnold Lamoreux
Feb 26, 2024
Clyde Arnold Lamoreux was born on September 5, 1935, and died on February 26, 2024, in Kannapolis, NC.
After graduating from high school, he served in the US Army from 1955 - 1958.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Shirley (King); sister, Carol Ensinger; son, Butch (Tammy) Lamoreux; daughter, Linda (Jim) Atwell, 4 grandchildren: Crystal, Samantha, Zak...
Jeffrey Dwayne Walker
Feb 25, 2024
Mr. Jeffrey Dwayne Walker, 63, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
Mr. Walker was born October 17, 1960 at Cannon Air Force Base in Clovis, NM. He was a son of Denver Walker and wife Olynda of Midland and the late Janet Johnson Walker. He operated his own small engine...
Betty Doris Fortson Ketner
Feb 24, 2024
Mrs. Betty Doris Fortson Ketner, 84, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 29, 2024, at West Lawn Memorial Park. Interment will follow. Rev. Leon Hawks will officiate.
Betty was born on January 18, 1940, in Franklin Springs, GA, to the late Jack Dawson Fortson and Ruth Cromer Fortson.
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Kimberly Eddings Helms
Feb 24, 2024
Mrs. Kimberly Katherine Eddings Helms, 64, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Atrium Cabarrus Health in Concord.
A funeral service is scheduled for 4:00 pm Saturday, March 2, 2024, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3:45 pm Saturday at Lady's Funeral Home.
Kimberly was born December 14, 1959 in Baltimore, MD. She...
Charles Mason Emerson
Feb 22, 2024
Charles "Chuck" Mason Emerson, 42, of Kannapolis, NC, passed away unexpectedly on February 22, 2024. Chuck was born on September 2, 1981, in Concord, NC, to Gary Emerson and Pamela Cross.
Chuck was a friend to all and never met a stranger. His memorable humor made him unforgettable to everyone he came in contact with. He was always ready to...
Jamie Nicole Roadcap Curley
Feb 21, 2024
Mrs. Jamie Nicole Roadcap Curley, 43, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.
As per the wishes of Jamie and her family, no services will be held.
Mrs. Curley was born July 18, 1980 in Waynesboro, VA. She was a dedicated employee for Forbo in Huntersville for 22 years.
Mrs. Curley is survived by her...
Angela Christine Safrit-Hill
Feb 21, 2024
Mrs. Angela Christine "Cristi" Safrit-Hill, 49, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024.
The family will hold a service at a later date.
Mrs. Safrit was born January 23, 1975 in Cabarrus County. She was a daughter of Sharan St. John and the late James Robert Rice, Sr.
In addition to her mother, Mrs. Safrit is survived by her husband, Michael...
Gerald Franklin Wise
Feb 21, 2024
Mr. Gerald Franklin Wise, 89, passed away Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at his home in China Grove.
A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Monday, February 26, 2024, at Concordia Lutheran Church. Pastor George Rhyne and Rev. David Franks will officiate. Entombment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum in China Grove.
The family will receive friends from...
Henry Max Cline
Feb 14, 2024
Mr. Henry Max Cline, 86, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at his home in Kannapolis.
A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Monday, February 19, 2024, at Sloane Lake Community Church. Dr. Zackary Sizemore will officiate. Interment will follow at Cabarrus Memorial Gardens in Concord.
The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:45 pm Monday at the...
Thomas Junior Wensil
Feb 12, 2024
Mr. Thomas "Tom" Junior Wensil, 85, passed away Monday, February 12, 2024, at Five Oaks Manor in Concord.
A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Mt. Mitchell Church. Pastor Joel Locklear will officiate. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Mt. Mitchell Church Cemetery in Kannapolis.
The family will receive friends from 1 to...
Sherry Jannice Gardner
Feb 9, 2024
Sherry Jannice Gardner 52, passed away peacefully to her heavenly home February 9th , 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
A celebration of life will take place at a later date, to allow those who loved her to come and celebrate her memory.
Sherry was born January 21st, 1972, to Donna and Jerry Gardner. Sherry was a South Rowan High...
Harry "Shorty" Jackson
Feb 4, 2024
Mr. Harry "Shorty" Jackson, 79, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024, in Kannapolis.
A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Gary Posey 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 at Lady's Funeral...
Annie Etta Daves Faggart
Feb 3, 2024
Mrs. Annie "Ann" Etta Daves Faggart, 87, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehab Center in Salisbury.
A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Phaniels Baptist Church. Paul Faggart and Pastor Jeff Faggart will officiate. Interment will follow at Phaniels Baptist Church...