OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in Kannapolis, NC
Wesley George Kannenberg
Jun 8, 2023
Mr. Wesley George Kannenberg, 82, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023, at his home in Kannapolis.
Mr. Kannenberg was born July 22, 1940 in Morrisville, NY. He was a son of the late Andrew Kannenberg and Edna Kannenberg.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife, Elizabeth Daminica Corrdino Kannenberg; and son, Kevin Kannenberg.
Mr. Kannenberg...
Luva Long Wise
Jun 6, 2023
Mrs. Luva Long Wise, 92, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Morningside of Concord.
A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Friday, June 9, 2023, at Mt. Mitchell United Methodist Church. Rev. Joel Locklear and Rev. Alan Thompson will officiate. Interment will follow at Mt. Mitchell United Methodist Church Cemetery in Kannapolis.
The body will lie in state...
Bobby Joe Yost
May 30, 2023
Mr. Bobby Joe Yost, 93, passed away Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
A memorial service is scheduled for 4:00 pm Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church. Rev. Rafe Allison will officiate. Interment will follow at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery in Concord.
The family will receive friends from 3 to...
Timothy Morrison Barringer
May 20, 2023
Mr. Timothy "Tim" Morrison Barringer, 60, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 7:00 pm Tuesday (May 30th) at Lady's Funeral Home.
Tim was born September 17, 1962 in Concord. He was a son of the late James Morrison Barringer, Jr. and Judy Kay Wentz...
Flay Vernon Smith
May 10, 2023
Mr. Flay Vernon Smith, 93, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House at Aldersgate in Charlotte.
A memorial service is scheduled for 12:30 pm Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Marvin Goodnight will officiate. A private graveside for the family will be held at a later time.
The family will receive...
Jonathan Howard Keene
May 4, 2023
Mr. Jonathan Howard Keene, 39, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023.
A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Mike Edwards will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.
The family will receive friends from 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm Tuesday at Lady's Funeral Home.
Mr. Keene...
Vicky Jean Jackson Griggs
Apr 28, 2023
Mrs. Vicky Jean Jackson Griggs, 64, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.
A graveside service is scheduled for 11:00 am Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at Carolina Memorial Park. Rev. Leon Hawks will officiate.
Vicky was born March 6, 1959 in Charlotte. She was a daughter of the late Jessie Ray Jackson and Jo Ann...
John Rufus King
Apr 27, 2023
Mr. John Rufus King, 98, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2023, at his home in Kannapolis.
A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Monday, May 1, 2023, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Jason Barber and Rev. Robert Davis will officiate. Interment with military honors will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.
The family will receive friends from...
Evie Jean Simmons Griffin
Apr 26, 2023
Mrs. Evie Jean Simmons Griffin, 83, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.
A graveside service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Friday, April 28, 2023, at West Lawn Memorial Park. Rev. William Nix will officiate. Interment will follow.
The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:30 pm Friday at Lady's Funeral Home.
Mrs. Griffin...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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...


