OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Kannapolis, NC

Alan Louis Tucker

Alan Louis Tucker

Aug 11, 2025

Mr. Alan Louis Tucker, 64, passed away Monday, August 11, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

Mr. Tucker was born January 19, 1961 in Philadelphia, PA. He was a son of the late Ralph Tucker and Sylvia Kaminsky Tucker. Mr. Tucker was a veteran, having served in the US Air Force. He was a huge Philadelphia sports fan, especially...

Betty Colleen Goodman Campbell

Betty Colleen Goodman Campbell

Aug 9, 2025

Mrs. Betty Colleen Goodman Campbell, 74, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

A graveside service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at West Lawn Memorial Park. Pastor Mike Roper will officiate.

Mrs. Campbell was born June 5, 1951 in Rowan County. She was a daughter of the late James Goodman and...

Jon "Lefty" Logan Ball

Jon "Lefty" Logan Ball

Aug 7, 2025

Jon Logan "Lefty" Ball, 19, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025.

A celebration of life is scheduled for 6:00 pm Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Tim Newton will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 5:45 pm Tuesday at Lady's Funeral Home.

Mr. Ball was born January 17, 2006 in Concord. He was...

Mary "Frances" Stewart Bostian

Mary "Frances" Stewart Bostian

Aug 1, 2025

Mrs. Mary "Frances" Stewart Bostian, 105, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025, at Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehab Center in Salisbury.

A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Friday, August 8, 2025, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. James H. Rollings will officiate. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove.

The family will receive friends...

Donald Ross Castor Jr.

Donald Ross Castor Jr.

Jul 26, 2025

Donald Ross Castor, Jr., 71, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home at 75 1st Street on Saturday, July 26, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born February 17, 1954 at Cabarrus Memorial Hospital in Concord, Don was a lifelong resident of the area. He grew up in Kannapolis, where he was active in the Boy Scouts...

Larry Keith Stirewalt

Larry Keith Stirewalt

Jul 25, 2025

Mr. Larry Keith Stirewalt, 74, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025, in Salisbury.

A memorial service is scheduled for 11:00 am Friday, August 1, 2025, at Mount Moriah Lutheran Church. Pastor Tim Kneuss will officiate. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery.

The service will also be streamed live at one of the following: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bu46x5h8s/?mibextid=wwXIfr or https://youtube.com/@mtmoriah-chinagrove?si=Z1eGr9co7akdmHVE

The family will...

Mildred Aileen Turner Lamb

Mildred Aileen Turner Lamb

Jul 24, 2025

Mrs. Mildred Aileen Turner Lamb, 95, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025, at her home in Cleveland, NC.

A graveside service is scheduled for 10:00 am Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Carolina Memorial Park. Rev. Jimmy Barrett will officiate.

Mildred was born June 4, 1930 in Concord. She was a daughter of the late Rev. Lonzo Shuford Turner and Bertha...

William "Bill" Marshall Barnette Jr.

William "Bill" Marshall Barnette Jr.

Jul 24, 2025

Mr. William "Bill" Marshall Barnette, Jr., 83, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Saturday, August 9, 2025, at Westford Methodist Church. Rev. Jeffrey Rushing will officiate. Interment will follow at Hopewell Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Huntersville with honors conducted by the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department.

The...

Joyce Marie White Burris

Joyce Marie White Burris

Jul 23, 2025

On Wednesday the 23rd of July, 2025, a Faithful Servant of the Lord went Home to be with her Savior. Joyce Marie White Burris was born in Kannapolis on July 3rd, 1939. She was the cherished daughter of the late James Aden White and Evelyn Thompson White. She was born in the house her grandfather built on Lane Street, where...

Duane Ellis

Duane Ellis

Jul 20, 2025

Duane Ellis, 67, left this world peacefully on Sunday, July 20th , 2025 surrounded by family at the Tucker Hospice House.

Duane was born in 1957 in Charlotte, NC, the son of Edgar Ellis and Pearl “Gaynelle” Davidson Ellis. He grew up in Charlotte and later moved to Kannapolis, where he enjoyed spending time with his sister, cousins, and many...

Donna Carter Fowler

Donna Carter Fowler

Jul 18, 2025

Mrs. Donna Carter Fowler, 69, passed away Friday, July 18, 2025, at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury.

Donna was born August 17, 1955 in Harrisburg, PA. She was the daughter of the late Curtis Ray Carter and Margaret Louise Clouser Carter. She was a graduate of South Rowan High School. She worked for Honda of America for 28...

Grace Marlene Prevette Helms

Grace Marlene Prevette Helms

Jul 16, 2025

Mrs. Grace Marlene Prevette Helms, 86, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehab Center in Salisbury.

A funeral service is scheduled for 10:00 am Monday, July 21, 2025, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Mike Roper will officiate. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove.

The family will receive friends from...

Marianne Sommers Peachey

Marianne Sommers Peachey

Jul 16, 2025

Marianne Sommers Peachey was born on December 15, 1985 to Naomi Chupp Sommers and Aaron Sommers in Marshfield, Wisconsin. She gained her wings on July 16, 2025 due to complications from breast cancer. She is survived by her husband of 13 years, Matthew L Peachey, and five children: Jenica Faith Nolan Drew Aviana Grace Camelia Joy Shanelle Raye

Her parents,...

Kay Marie Stoner Barbee

Kay Marie Stoner Barbee

Jul 16, 2025

Ms. Kay Marie Stoner Barbee, 86, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

A funeral service is scheduled for 3:00 pm Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church. Rev. Marty Ramey will officiate. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2:45 pm Sunday at Cross of Christ Lutheran...

Michael Ray Mcnulty

Michael Ray Mcnulty

Jul 14, 2025

Mr. Michael Ray McNulty, 67, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

A memorial service is scheduled for 11:00 am Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel.  Pastor Mark Loman will officiate. The family will receive friends from 10 to 10:45 am Saturday at Lady's Funeral Home.

Michael was born September 1, 1957...

Leona Sullivan Dial

Leona Sullivan Dial

Jul 12, 2025

Mrs. Leona Sullivan Dial, 87, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, at her home in Atlanta.

A funeral mass is scheduled for 2:00 pm Friday, July 18, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

The family will receive friends from 9 to 10:00 am Friday at Lady's Funeral Home.

Leona was born...

Dorothy Betsy Rice Sutton

Dorothy Betsy Rice Sutton

Jul 12, 2025

Mrs. Dorothy Betsy Rice Sutton, 95, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, at her home in Concord.

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

Mrs. Sutton was born January 10, 1930 in Concord. She was a daughter of the late Charlie Rice, Sr. and Viola Gladys Ross Rice. She was a member of Universal House...

Thomas Preston Craig

Thomas Preston Craig

Jul 4, 2025

Thomas Preston Craig, 89, went to his eternal home in Glory in the early hours of July 4, 2025. He won the final battle and gained the victory that he so faithfully fought to achieve.

A funeral service is scheduled for 3:00 pm Sunday, July 6, 2025, at God's Church of Faith. Rev. Jeff Upright will officiate.

The family will...

David Luther Lunsford

David Luther Lunsford

Jun 27, 2025

Mr. David Luther Lunsford, 74, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

David was born April 25, 1951 in Concord. He was the son of the late Dorsey Watson Lunsford and Mary Sue McDuffie Lunsford. He retired from National Starch and Chemical Company in Salisbury after many years. He grew up at Bethpage Methodist Church,...

Margarita De Jesus Leal

Margarita De Jesus Leal

Jun 26, 2025

Miss Margarita De Jesus Leal, 58, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Atrium Health's Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.

A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 am Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Father Blas Caseres, C Ss R. will officiate. Interment will follow at St. James Catholic Church Cemetery in Concord.

The family will receive...