OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Kannapolis, NC

Deborah Ann Mcquestion Simmons

Deborah Ann Mcquestion Simmons

Apr 20, 2023

Mrs. Deborah Ann Simmons, 64, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023, at her residence in Kannapolis.

Mrs. Simmons was born February 17, 1959 in Yonkers, NY. She was the daughter of the late Herbert McQuestion and Frances Ryan McQuestion. She enjoyed putting together puzzles, playing games on the computer, doing her crossword puzzles and being with her family.

In addition...

Randy Thomas Self

Randy Thomas Self

Apr 19, 2023

Mr. Randy Thomas Self, 61, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at his home in China Grove.

A memorial service is scheduled for 3:00 pm Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Randy Tucker will officiate. The family will receive friends from 2 to 2:45 pm Sunday at Lady's Funeral Home.

Randy was born March 7, 1962...

Catherine Louise Wise Billings

Catherine Louise Wise Billings

Apr 19, 2023

Mrs. Catherine Louise Wise Billings, 70, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

A funeral service is scheduled for 3:00 pm Saturday, April 22, 2023, at First United Methodist Church. Rev. William Van Weiren will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 2:45 pm...

Keith Edward Williams

Keith Edward Williams

Apr 18, 2023

Mr. Keith Edward Williams, 71, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in Hickory Grove, SC.

A private family graveside will be held at a later date.

Mr. Williams was born January 6, 1952 in Cabarrus County. He was a son of the late T. R. Williams and Bea Woodard Williams. He was a graduate of A. L. Brown High School...

Bobby Gene Barr

Bobby Gene Barr

Apr 13, 2023

Mr. Bobby Gene Barr, 90, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023, at NC State Veterans Home in Salisbury.

To follow Bobby's wishes, the family will not be holding any services.

Mr. Barr was born April 17, 1932 in Rowan County. He was a son of the late Andrew Jasper Barr and Minnie Estelle Lail Barr. He was a member of...

John Edward Wilhelm

John Edward Wilhelm

Apr 12, 2023

Mr. John Edward Wilhelm, 96, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Morningside Assisted Living in Concord.

A funeral service is scheduled for 3:00 pm Sunday, April 16, 2023, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Gene Edwards will officiate. Interment with military honors will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 2:45...

Evelene Marie Fritz Woodard

Evelene Marie Fritz Woodard

Apr 9, 2023

Ms. Evelene Marie Fritz Woodard, 87, went to be with the Lord Sunday, April 9, 2023, at The Landings of Cabarrus in Kannapolis.

A celebration of her life is scheduled for 1:00 pm Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Demps Overcash Jr. will officiate. A graveside service will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

The...

Brenda Watts Crisp

Brenda Watts Crisp

Apr 9, 2023

Mrs. Brenda Watts Crisp, 80, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

A funeral service is scheduled for 7:00 pm Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Kannapolis Church of God, 2211 West A Street, Kannapolis, NC. Dr. Greg Sloop and Rev. Dennis McGuire will officiate. Burial will be 11:00 am Friday at Gaston Memorial Park, 1200...

Linda Kay Owens Deaver

Linda Kay Owens Deaver

Apr 6, 2023

Linda Kay Owens Deaver, born November 9, 1947 entered into the kingdom of Heaven on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Linda was well known in her community because of her dedication to her career as a teacher in Rowan County. Linda taught for 28 years with 25 of those years at West Rowan Middle School. Her love of the Lord transpired...

Anthony William Venturella Jr.

Anthony William Venturella Jr.

Apr 3, 2023

Mr. Anthony "Fluffy" William Venturella, Jr., 32, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023, at his home in Salisbury.

A celebration of life is scheduled for 8:00 pm Thursday, April 13, 2023, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 pm Thursday at Lady's Funeral Home.

A recording of the service may be viewed [here]https://www.ladysfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Anthony-Venturella/#!/PhotosVideos/e2b8c899-d909-4724-b411-63168c6c7ccb/9940e2e6-e2ba-4da5-9b08-e6f4aa87d541.

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James Clarence Brayley

James Clarence Brayley

Mar 30, 2023

Mr. James Clarence “Jim” Brayley passed away after a long fought battle with Alzheimer’s on Thursday, March 30 at Morningside of Concord Assisted Living and Memory Care. Born on July 6, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of the late Mr. Charles Alexander and Mrs. Evelyn Pitts Brayley.

He and his family have been residents of Cabarrus County...

Waltraud Ruth Buettner Crump

Waltraud Ruth Buettner Crump

Mar 25, 2023

Waltraud Ruth Buettner Crump, 88, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 25th, 2023 after a long battle with dementia.

Ruth was born in Berlin Germany, during WWII, on February 14th, 1935. As a young child, life was difficult living in a war zone, and she lost her father, grandfather, grandmother and many others during that time....

David Alan Lee

David Alan Lee

Mar 24, 2023

Mr. David Alan Lee, 65, of Mt. Pleasant, North Carolina, peacefully passed into the arms of Jesus on Friday, March 24, 2023, with family by his side.

David was born on August 15, 1957, in Washington, D.C. He was the son of Richard Lee and Dena Sanger. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepmother...

Margaret Katherine Stiller Gilmore

Margaret Katherine Stiller Gilmore

Mar 21, 2023

Mrs. Margaret Katherine Stiller Gilmore, 89, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Friday, March 24, 2023, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Eddie Willis will officiate. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:45...

Linda Rebecca Honeycutt Copley

Linda Rebecca Honeycutt Copley

Mar 17, 2023

Our beautiful Linda left us at Atrium Cabarrus on March 17, 2023.

Linda was born Linda Rebecca Honeycutt on February 25, 1942, in Franklin County, Georgia, to the late Richard Honeycutt and Frances Scarboro Honeycutt. Linda was married to the late Curtis Wayne Copley, who is buried at Carolina Memorial Park, where they shall be apart no more. We welcome...

John "Jack" Roberson Jr.

John "Jack" Roberson Jr.

Mar 14, 2023

Mr. John Jackson "Jack" Roberson, Jr., 83, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Caremoor Retirement Center in Kannapolis.

A graveside service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Carolina Memorial Park. Rev. Gene Bost & Rev. Michael Frye will officiate.

Mr. Roberson was born January 2, 1940 in Cabarrus County. He was a son of the...

Bobby Ray Goodman Sr.

Bobby Ray Goodman Sr.

Mar 10, 2023

Rev. Bobby Ray Goodman, Sr., 87, also lovingly known as Daddy, Mr. G. and Papa Bob, went home to be with his Heavenly Father at 12:27 pm Friday, March 10, 2023, at Hock Family Pavilion in Durham.

A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Gary Scoggins will officiate. Interment...

Judy Gentle Scott

Judy Gentle Scott

Mar 9, 2023

Ms. Judy Gentle Scott, 71, passed away Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at SOJO Church in Concord. Pastor Corey Alley will officiate.

Ms. Scott was born April 23, 1951 in Cabarrus County. She was a daughter of the late Robert Lee Gentle and...

Dorothy Louise Perez Mcbride

Dorothy Louise Perez Mcbride

Mar 7, 2023

Our Beautiful Mother Dorothy L. McBride (age 82) peacefully transitioned from her earthly body into her Heavenly forever body on March 7th, 2023. She anxiously anticipated her homegoing where she joined Jesus, her beloved husband Ronald J. Mc Bride, her grandson Joseph A. Baca and her sisters Natalie, Rosalie and Paulette, among others who have entered the kingdom of Heaven.

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Millicent "Millie" Currier Enos

Millicent "Millie" Currier Enos

Mar 6, 2023

Mrs. Millicent "Millie" Currier Enos, 81, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

Millie was born March 14, 1941 in Sheldon, VT. She was a daughter of the late Harold Currier and Nellie Lachapelle Currier. She graduated from Richford High School in Richford, VT. After graduation, she moved to Framingham, MA, where she was worked...