OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in Kannapolis, NC
Charles Martin Efird
Apr 4, 2026
Pastor Charles Martin Efird, 92, of Harrisburg went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 4, 2026.
Charles was born on March 4, 1934, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. He was in the first graduating class of A. L. Brown High School, in Kannapolis, North Carolina, in 1952. He was a 1956 graduate of Davidson College...
Terry Ray McCreary
Apr 2, 2026
Mr. Terry Ray McCreary, 84, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026, at The Greens at Cabarrus in Concord.
A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at North Kannapolis United Methodist Church. Rev. Noah Glover will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.
The family will receive friends from 12 to 12:45 pm Tuesday at...
Henry Owen Adcock
Apr 2, 2026
Mr. Henry Owen Adcock, 101, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Owen Adcock was the truest example of an Angel on Earth. He truly followed Walk by Faith not by Sight in every aspect of his life. A true believer of Christ, leading hundreds of people to a relationship with Christ themselves. He was humble,...
Dolores Delgado-Jaramillo
Mar 30, 2026
Mrs. Dolores Delgado-Jaramillo, 70, passed away Monday, March 30, 2026, at her home in Kannapolis.
A visitation is scheduled for 5 to 7:00 pm Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Lady's Funeral Home.
Dolores was born April 4, 1955 in Jalisco, Mexico. She was a daughter of the late Pablo Delgado and Celestina Jaramillo. Dolores was a homemaker and cared for her family.
She...
Linda "Sue" Jones Teal
Mar 29, 2026
Mrs. Linda "Sue" Jones Teal, 75, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026 at her home in Kannapolis.
A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Leon Hawks will officiate. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 12:45 pm Wednesday prior to the...
Barbara Honeycutt Starnes Mullis
Mar 28, 2026
Mrs. Barbara Honeycutt Starnes Mullis, 79, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026, at her home in Kannapolis.
A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Friendship Freewill Baptist Church. Rev. George Morris will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.
The family will receive friends from 12 to 12:45 pm Tuesday at Friendship Freewill...
Janet Carol Litaker Campbell
Mar 20, 2026
Mrs. Janet Carol Campbell, 72, passed away Friday, March 20, 2026, at her home in Kannapolis.
A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Friday, March 27, 2026, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Tim Newton and Rev. Rick Wilson will officiate. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove. The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm...
Paul "Buddy" Hines
Mar 19, 2026
Mr. Paul "Buddy" Dalton Hines, 91, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Liberty Lane VA Hospice House in Salisbury.
A funeral service is scheduled for 12:30 pm Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Charity Baptist Church. Pastor Sean Heady and Pastor Jacob Cibas will officiate. Interment with military honors will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.
The family will receive friends...
Larry Edward Hartsell
Mar 18, 2026
Mr. Larry Edward Hartsell, 77, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Iredell Memorial in Statesville.
A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Monday, March 23, 2026, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Jon Harless will officiate. Interment with military honors will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 am to 12:45 pm Monday...
Kathryn Mary Prince
Mar 16, 2026
Kathryn Mary Prince, age 61, of Concord, North Carolina peacefully passed away in her home on March 16, 2026. From a young age, Kathryn found joy in creativity. This passion led her to the University of Michigan where she earned a Fine Arts degree in Industrial Design. In the years since, her creativity bloomed in every aspect of her life...
Irene Elizabeth Mann
Mar 10, 2026
Mrs. Irene Elizabeth Mann, 84, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Irene was born September 7, 1941 in Cabarrus County. She was the daughter of the late Carrie Estell Aycock Porter.
Irene had an infectious laugh and a servants heart. For decades she was the jovial operator of what became affectionately known as "Nanny's Taxi" for...
Pho Vongsa
Mar 9, 2026
Mr. Pho Vongsa, 80, passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.
A funeral service is scheduled for 2:30 pm Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends beginning at 2:00 pm Sunday at Lady's Funeral Home.
Pho was born December 1, 1945 in Laos. He was a son of the late...
Betty Ann Sloop Shaver
Mar 7, 2026
Betty Ann Sloop Shaver, 93, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, love, and devotion to family.
Born November 29, 1932, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late C.M. Sloop and Ruth Goodman Sloop. From an early age, Betty embodied the values that would guide her throughout her life-faith, hard...
Barbara Sue Rainwater Lentz
Mar 5, 2026
Mrs. Barbara Sue Rainwater Lentz, 81, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Preston House in Charlotte.
A private graveside service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Thursday, March 12, 2026, at West Lawn Memorial Park. Pastor Mack King, IV will officiate.
Barbara was born January 11, 1945 in Cabarrus County. She was a daughter of the late Bennie William Rainwater, Sr. and...
Pauline Elizabeth Treadway Parker
Mar 5, 2026
Mrs. Pauline Elizabeth Treadway Parker, 95, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
A graveside service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Carolina Memorial Park. Rev. Leon Hawks will officiate. The family will greet friends following the service
Pauline was born August 3, 1930 in Pores Knob, NC. She was a daughter of...
Deral Lane Byrd
Mar 4, 2026
Mr. Deral Lane Byrd, Sr., 74, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at his home in Supply, NC.
A funeral service is scheduled for 12:00 pm Monday, March 9, 2026, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Rex Ware will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 11:45 am Monday at Lady's...
Charles Francis Wright
Mar 4, 2026
Charles Francis Wright, lovingly known at "Jerry" passed away at Atrium Health Tucker Hospice Home in Kannapolis on March 4, 2026.
He was born on August 2, 1938 and was the son of the late Joe A. Wright, Sr. and Helen Graeber Wright. He is survived by his brother, Joe A. Wright, Jr.; his sisters, Nancy W. Phipps and Wanda W....
Rachael Ann Francis
Mar 3, 2026
Miss Rachael Ann Francis, 38, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Kannapolis.
Miss Francis was born December 11, 1987 in Albany, GA. She was a daughter of William Ronald Francis, III and Paulette Renny Ruth Francis, both of Matthews.
Rachael was a vibrant soul and loved many things: care bears, unicorns, rainbows, anything that brought a smile to anyone's face. She...
David Anthony Ewing
Feb 27, 2026
Mr. David Anthony Ewing, 27, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026, at Novant Rowan Regional Medical Center in Salisbury.
A memorial service is scheduled for 3:00 pm Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Danny Benton will officiate. The family will receive friends from 2 to 2:45 pm Saturday at Lady's Funeral Home.
David was born on February 3,...
Colleen Cooke
Feb 26, 2026
Colleen Cooke, 96, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026, at her home in Kannapolis.
A memorial service is scheduled for 12:00 pm Monday, March 2, 2026, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Timothy Brown will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 11 to 11:45 am Monday at Lady's Funeral Home.Colleen was born January 7, 1930 in Cabarrus County. She was a...


