OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Kannapolis, NC

Edna Van Buskirk Sweetman

Edna Van Buskirk Sweetman

Jan 19, 2004

Edna Mae R.Van Buskirk Sweetman, 96, a resident of First Assembly Living Center in Concord, N. C., formerly of Greenville, S.C. and Clifton, N. J., and widow of J. Gordon Sweetman, died on January 19, 2004. Edna was the daughter of the late Rosevelt and Elizabeth Pohlman Van Buskirk of Paterson, New Jersey. She was a member of Lee Road...

Allen Lloyd Bryant

Allen Lloyd Bryant

Jan 16, 2004

Mr. Allen Lloyd Bryant, 85, of 764 Arden Court, Martinsburg, WV, and formerly of Stone Avenue in Kannapolis, died Friday, January 16, 2004, at Shenandoah Nursing and Rehabilitation in Charles Town, WV. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 21, 2003, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Curtis Parker and the Rev. Ralph Robinette will officiate. Interment...

Gene Cilbrith

Gene Cilbrith

Jan 8, 2004

Mr. Gene Cilbrith, 82, owner of Utopia Exotic Birds, passed away at his home Thursday, January 8, 2004, after several months of illness. A memorial service is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 11, 2004, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. At other...

Harry Wiley Ingram

Harry Wiley Ingram

Jan 8, 2004

Mr. Harry Wiley Ingram, 84, of 1929 Concord Lake Road, Kannapolis, died Thursday, January 8, 2004, at the VA Medical Center in Salisbury, after a number of years of declining health and a serious illness of one month. A graveside service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 12, 2004, at the VA National Cemetery in Salisbury. The family...

Ray Spencer Cody

Ray Spencer Cody

Jan 6, 2004

Rev. Ray Spencer Cody, 95, a resident of Brian Center Health and Retirement, and formerly of First Assembly Living Center in Concord and Brookshire Avenue in Kannapolis, died Tuesday, January 6, 2004, at the Brian Center. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Mt. Mitchell United Methodist Church. The Rev. Evelyn Browning and the Rev. Tom Whidden will...

Eva Miller Jones

Eva Miller Jones

Jan 4, 2004

Mrs. Eva Miller Jones, 84, formerly of Birch Street in Kannapolis, died Sunday, January 4, 2004, at Genesis Eldercare in Salisbury, following one year of declining health. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 7, 2004, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. John Haas and the Rev. Rich Szekley will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial...

Maudie Louise Cook

Maudie Louise Cook

Jan 3, 2004

Miss Maudie Louise Cook, 82, of 3155 Moose Road, Kannapolis, died Saturday, January 3, 2004, at NorthEast Medical Center. Services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 5, 2004, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Gene Beaver will officiate. Entombment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral...

Michael Douglas Fowler

Michael Douglas Fowler

Jan 2, 2004

Mr. Michael Douglas "Doug" Fowler, 47, of 116 Dundee Drive, Kannapolis, died Friday, January 2, 2004, at his residence. A memorial service will be conducted 4:00 p.m. Sunday, January 4, 2004, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Don Burleyson will officiate. The family will receive friends from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. At other times...

Ruth Ailleen Hatley

Ruth Ailleen Hatley

Dec 31, 2003

Mrs. Ruth Ailleen Drye Hatley, 71, of Rockwell, died Wednesday, December 31, 2003, at NorthEast Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 3, 2004, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Ray Coates and Mr. Tommy Poarch will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday...

Gladys Rhodes Fowler

Gladys Rhodes Fowler

Dec 31, 2003

Mrs. Gladys Rhodes Fowler, 73, of 118 Arlene Avenue, Kannapolis, died Wednesday, December 31, 2003, at her home. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 3, 2004, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Todd Posey and the Rev. Ralph Adams will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to...

Robert M. Cartner, Sr.

Robert M. Cartner, Sr.

Dec 28, 2003

Mr. Robert Milton Cartner, Sr., 90, a resident of Five Oaks Manor and formerly of Wright Road in Kannapolis, died Sunday, December 28, 2003, at Five Oaks Manor. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 30, 2003, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Randy Foster will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will...

James Caldwell Menius

James Caldwell Menius

Dec 27, 2003

Mr. James Caldwell "J.C." Menius, 80, of 514 Florence Avenue, Kannapolis, died Saturday, December 27, 2003, at NorthEast Medical Center in Concord. Funeral services are scheduled for 8:00 p.m. Monday, December 29, 2003, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Bill Cranfield will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m. Monday at Lady's Funeral Home. Mr. Menius...

Mary Woodard Neal

Mary Woodard Neal

Dec 26, 2003

Mrs. Mary Woodard Neal, 97, of Big Elm Nursing Home and formerly of Plaza Avenue, Kannapolis, died Friday, December 26, 2003, at NorthEast Medica Center. Funeral services are scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Sunday, December 28, 2003, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Stan Welch will officiate. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2:30...

Myrtle Whitley Cashion

Myrtle Whitley Cashion

Dec 24, 2003

Mrs. Myrtle Whitley "Mutt" Cashion, 87, of 503 William Street, Kannapolis, died Wednesday, December 24, 2003, at the home of a niece, Neva Jo Roberts. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 27, 2003 at First Presbyterian Church. Dr. Joseph R. Crawford will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. Members of the Pilot Club of Kannapolis...

Grace Viola Koontz

Grace Viola Koontz

Dec 22, 2003

Grace Viola Thompson Koontz, 100, of 264 Morrow Court, N.E., Concord, NC, formerly of Central Drive, Kannapolis, died Monday, December 22, 2003 at NorthEast Medical Center, after a short, serious illness. Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 27, at New Hope Lutheran Church, Kannapolis, with Bishop Leonard H. Bolick and the Rev. Marcus Hovis officiating. Burial...

Willard Long Scercy

Willard Long Scercy

Dec 21, 2003

Mrs. Willard "Mollie" Long Scercy, 85, of 4700 Old Concord-Salisbury Road, Kannapolis, died Sunday, December 21, 2003, at her residence. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 23, 2003, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Jim Wellington will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Tuesday...

Alvin Andrew Ye

Alvin Andrew Ye

Dec 21, 2003

Mr. Alvin Andrew Drye, 50, of 4911 Poplar Tent Road, Concord, died Sunday, December 21, 2003, at NorthEast Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 23, 2003, at First Wesleyan Church, 301 Bethpage Road in Kannapolis. Dr. Forbis Kivett and the Rev. Harold Adcock will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will...

Mary Odessa Easley Lowder

Mary Odessa Easley Lowder

Dec 21, 2003

Mrs. Mary Odessa Easley Lowder, 94, of 1318 Washington Lane, Kannapolis, died Sunday, December 21, 2003, at Five Oaks Manor. Funeral services are scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 23, 2003, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 11 to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at Lady's Funeral Home. At other times, the famiy will be at the...

James H. Harris, Jr.

James H. Harris, Jr.

Dec 18, 2003

Mr. James Henry Harris, Jr., 83, of 206 South Main Street, Kannapolis, died Thursday, December 18, 2003, at Transitional Health Services of Kannapolis after six months of serious illness. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 20, 2003, at Kimball Memorial Lutheran Church. Rev. Richard Rhoades and Rev. Hoke Ritchie will officiate. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial...

Arlive Jackson Scoggins

Arlive Jackson Scoggins

Dec 18, 2003

Mr. Arlive Jackson "Jack" Scoggins, 70, of 3335 Mt. Hope Church Road, Salisbury, died Thursday, December 18, 2003, at Rowan Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 21, 2003, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Michael Taylor and Rev. Charles Carver will officiate. Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China...