OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Kannapolis, NC

Jason Randall Sheets

Jason Randall Sheets

May 23, 2024

October 18, 1982, that’s my birthday. That’s the day my short life began. I grew up in Kannapolis, N.C. I was a 2001 graduate of South Rowan High School. I have many memories growing up. Some of my favorites include jazz band, creating music with friends, hanging out, hunting, fishing, youth camp with Central Baptist Church, laughing, and making people...

Kimberly Dawn Lunsford Sowell

Kimberly Dawn Lunsford Sowell

May 22, 2024

Mrs. Kimberly Dawn Lunsford Sowell, 66, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Timothy Walters will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:45 pm Thursday at Lady's Funeral Home.

Mrs. Sowell was born November...

John Lee Stevenson Jr.

John Lee Stevenson Jr.

May 17, 2024

Mr. John Lee Stevenson, Jr. 35, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024.

A funeral service is scheduled for 12:00 pm Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel.

The family will receive friends from 11 to 11:45 am Saturday at Lady's Funeral Home.

Mr. Stevenson was born May 27, 1988 in Farmington, CT. He was a son of John...

Val Edwards

Val Edwards

May 14, 2024

Curtis Val Edwards, 86, of Kannapolis, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Caremoor Retirement of Cabarrus County.

He was born August 30, 1937 to the late C.R. Edwards and Callie Spencer Edwards of Kannapolis. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Carol Marion and her son, Ricky Fox.

Val worked in Cannon Mills for 45 years, but...

Chanh Keopaseuth

Chanh Keopaseuth

May 14, 2024

Mrs. Chanh Keopaseuth, 70, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at her home in Kannapolis.

A funeral service is scheduled for 4:00 pm Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel.

Chanh was born May 5, 1954 in Laos. She was a daughter of the late Vanthong Keopaseuth and Somdy Keopaseuth. She was a homemaker.

Chanh is survived by...

Bobby Glenn Barnhardt

Bobby Glenn Barnhardt

May 11, 2024

Bobby Glenn Barnhardt, 89, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024, at The Big Elm Retirement Home in Kannapolis.    Bobby will have a closed service for small number of family members later time. These family members will be contacted for the service information.   Bobby Barnhardt was born July 8th, 1934 in Cabarrus County. He was the son of the late Mary...

Dennis Lee Lackey

Dennis Lee Lackey

May 11, 2024

Mr. Dennis Lee Lackey, 73, of China Grove passed away quickly and suddenly in the early morning hours of Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord. He was proceeded in death by the love of his life, Shirley, whom he was married to for almost 43 years.

He served four years in the U.S. Air Force after...

Polly Ann Wallace Mangum

Polly Ann Wallace Mangum

May 10, 2024

Mrs. Polly Ann Wallace Mangum, 72, passed away Friday, May 10, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. David Fulp will officiate. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 1:45...

Tammy Lambert

Tammy Lambert

May 9, 2024

Tammy Lambert, 53, of China Grove, passed away on May 9, 2024.

She was born in Cabarrus County on January 5, 1971 to John and Alice McGrady.

Among many of the things she enjoyed most were her grandchildren, motorcycle riding, and going to the mountains.

Tammy is survived by husband, David W. Lambert; a son, Allan Lambert and wife Amber;...

Richard Talmadge Andrews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...