OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Kannapolis, NC

Marie Shirley Garver

Marie Shirley Garver

Feb 16, 2023

Mrs. Marie Shirley Garver, 96, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. Daughter of the late John and Hazel Ellis Shirley, Marie was born on October 20, 1926 on a tobacco farm in eastern North Carolina.

At the age of 13, Marie boarded a bus for Greenville, South Carolina to attend Holmes Bible College, from which...

Ann Leigh Morgan Bailey

Ann Leigh Morgan Bailey

Feb 15, 2023

Mrs. Ann Leigh Morgan Bailey, 78, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Saturday, March 4, 2023, at Faith Baptist Church. Pastor James Pauley will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 1:45 pm Saturday at Faith Baptist Church.

Mrs. Bailey was born October 17,...

Carol Strickland Hughes

Carol Strickland Hughes

Feb 12, 2023

Mrs. Carol Annette Strickland Hughes, 83, took the hand of her loving Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 12, 2023, leaving behind the bondage of sickness of her earthly life.

A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

The family will receive...

Doris Sue Wehunt Ludwick

Doris Sue Wehunt Ludwick

Feb 10, 2023

Mrs. Doris Sue Wehunt Ludwick, 96, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023.

A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Monday, February 13, 2023, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Leon Hawks will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:00 pm Monday at Lady's Funeral Home.

Doris was born October 30, 1926, in Madison County, Georgia....

Sherbie Jean Wingo Woodall

Sherbie Jean Wingo Woodall

Feb 5, 2023

Mrs. Sherbie Jean Wingo Woodall, 85, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Compass Healthcare and Rehabilitation in Spencer.

A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Cabarrus Memorial Gardens in Concord.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 1:45 pm Wednesday at Lady's Funeral Home.

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Jan Lookabill Gore

Jan Lookabill Gore

Feb 1, 2023

Mrs. Jan Lookabill Gore, 66, passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

Mrs. Gore was born October 11, 1956 in Salisbury. She was a daughter of the late Melvin Lookabill and Georgia Barger Lookabill. Jan retired from Rowan Salisbury School System where she taught music for 39 years, with majority of her years at South...

Beatrice Claire Deese

Beatrice Claire Deese

Jan 31, 2023

Mrs. Beatrice "Jan" Claire Deese, 80, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Five Oaks Manor.

Mrs. Deese was born August 8, 1942 in Seattle, WA.

She worked as a beautician faithfully serving her clients for many years.

She is survived by her husband, Dwight "David" Deese.

Memorials may be sent to Alley Cat Allies, P.O. Box 98179, Washington, D.C....

Ira James Mullis Sr.

Ira James Mullis Sr.

Jan 26, 2023

Mr. Ira James Mullis, Sr., 96, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury after several months of declining health. He is now with his Lord and Savior bowing before His feet singing and praising.

A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Living Waters Church. Rev. Kevin Corl,...

Barbara Brooks Teeter

Barbara Brooks Teeter

Jan 26, 2023

Mrs. Barbara Brooks Teeter of China Grove, NC passed away peacefully Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord. She was 76 Years old.

A graveside service is scheduled for 2:30 pm Monday, January 30, 2023, at West Lawn Memorial Park. Pastor Mike Roper will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2:00 pm Monday at...

Roger Dale Pittmon

Roger Dale Pittmon

Jan 25, 2023

Mr. Roger Dale Pittmon, 76 of Charlotte, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

He was born on April 28, 1946 in Cabarrus County. He was a son of the late James and Marie Williams Pittmon. He worked for and retired from Mecklenburg County where he was an Arborist. He was a member of Abundant Life...

Ralph Edward Elliott Jr.

Ralph Edward Elliott Jr.

Jan 23, 2023

Mr. Ralph Edward Elliott, Jr., 69, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

Mr. Elliott was born August 11, 1953 in Guilford County. He was a son of the late Ralph Edward Elliott, Jr. and Martha Current Elliott.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sister, Pamela White.

Mr. Elliott is...

Larry Charles Smith Sr.

Larry Charles Smith Sr.

Jan 23, 2023

Mr. Larry Charles Smith, Sr., 80, passed away Monday, January 23, 2023, at his son's home in Kannapolis.

A graveside service is scheduled for 11:00 am Friday, January 27, 2023, at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis. Rev. Craig Allen will officiate. Military Honors will be provided by the North Carolina Army National Guard.

The family will receive friends from 6...

Ann Mavis Oas Eudy

Ann Mavis Oas Eudy

Jan 21, 2023

Mrs. Ann Mavis Oas Eudy, 57, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Atrium Health University City in Charlotte.

A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Todd Marlin and Rev. Billy Clevinger will officiate. Interment will follow at Harrisburg Baptist Church Cemetery in Harrisburg.

[The recorded service may be...

Priscilla "Pat" Marlene Godwin Freeman Gray

Priscilla "Pat" Marlene Godwin Freeman Gray

Jan 15, 2023

Mrs. Priscilla "Pat" Marlene Godwin Freeman Gray, 82, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023, at her home in Kannapolis.

A funeral service is scheduled for 12:00 pm Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. David Franks will officiate. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove.

The family will receive friends from 10 to...

Carl Clinton Tucker

Carl Clinton Tucker

Jan 13, 2023

Mr. Carl Clinton Tucker, 59, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury.

A memorial service is scheduled for 4:00 pm Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Tim Burris will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 3 to 3:45 pm Sunday at Lady's Funeral Home.

Mr. Tucker was born...

James "Jimmy" Donald Fritts

James "Jimmy" Donald Fritts

Jan 9, 2023

Mr. James "Jimmy" Donald Fritts, 84, passed away Monday, January 9, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord after a brief illness.

A funeral service is scheduled for 12:00 pm Friday, January 13, 2023, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Marty Payton will officiate. Interment will be at a later date at Salisbury National Cemetery.

The family will receive friends...

Edgar Chance

Edgar Chance

Jan 8, 2023

Mr. Edgar Chance, 77, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023, in Rockwell.

A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Howard Thompson will officiate. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 am to 12:45 pm Saturday at Lady's Funeral...

Barbara Pinkston Hager

Barbara Pinkston Hager

Jan 7, 2023

Mrs. Barbara Pinkston Hager, 88, of Kannapolis, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

Funeral was private.

She was a daughter of the late Walter Carl Pinkston and Georgia Rabon Pinkston.

Bernard Melton Wright

Bernard Melton Wright

Jan 5, 2023

Mr. Bernard Melton Wright, 81, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023, at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury.

A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Genesis Baptist Church. Rev. Gene Edwards and Rev. Rex Ware will officiate. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove.

The family will receive friends...

Robert Clarence Stafford

Robert Clarence Stafford

Jan 4, 2023

Mr. Robert Clarence "R.C." Stafford, 91, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Friday, January 6, 2023, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Greg Sloop and Dr. Stan Welch will officiate. Interment will follow with Military Honors provided by the National Guard and the Rowan County Honor...