OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in Kannapolis, NC
Lacy Moffitt Brumley
Nov 12, 2021
The children of Lacy M. Brumley, “Little” Lacy, Joy and Lori, want the world to know that an epic model of son, husband, son-in-law, father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend has completed his life’s journey on earth. Born on a farm in Cabarrus County, September 21, 1930, our Daddy was raised by two strong and loving parents, Ida...
Annie Phine Blanchard-Norman
Nov 8, 2021
Ms. Annie Phine Blanchard-Norman, 76, passed away Monday, November 8, 2021, at Huntersville Health and Rehabilitation Center in Huntersville.
A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Saturday, November 13, 2021, in Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Bishop Lindley "Ray" Joyner, Sr. will officiate. The family will receive friends from 12 to 1:45 pm Saturday prior to the service.
Ms. Blanchard-Norman...
Jerry Vernon Blackwelder
Nov 6, 2021
Mr. Jerry Vernon Blackwelder, 71, of Greensboro, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021, after a brief illness.
A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 am Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Jerome Cannon will officiate. The service will also be live streamed here: www.ladysfuneralhome.com/live.
The family requests that masks and social distancing be observed.
Mr. Blackwelder...
June "Junie" Elizabeth Rorer Nail
Nov 3, 2021
Ms. June "Junie" Elizabeth Rorer Nail, 53, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.
A funeral service is scheduled for 3:00 pm Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Dayspring Community Church in China Grove. Pastor Gerry Steedley will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1:30 pm to 2:45...
Betty Joan Eller Frye
Nov 1, 2021
Betty “Joan” Frye is finally home! Coach Frye walked on to be with her husband, Don and her son, Darryl on Monday, November 1, 2021, at home. She was surrounded by friends and family.
Joan was born January 6, 1933 in Landis. She was a daughter of the late John Eller and Bessie Caroline Eagle Eller. Joan graduated with a...
Patricia Ann Moore Haney
Oct 28, 2021
Mrs. Patricia Ann Moore Edwards Haney, 63, passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021, at her home in Kannapolis.
A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Saturday, November 6, 2021, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Gloria Ross will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 1:45 pm Saturday at Lady's Funeral Home.
Mrs. Haney was born October...
James Paul Harvey
Oct 19, 2021
Mr. James "Jim" Paul Harvey, 79, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 2:45 pm Sunday, November 7, 2021, at Multiply Church, Suite 15. A memorial service with military honors is scheduled for 3:00 pm at Multiply Church, Suite 15. Rev. Doug Witherup and Pastor Justin Simpson...
Tony Ray Simmons Sr
Oct 11, 2021
Mr. Tony Ray Simmons, Sr., of Albemarle, 72, passed away Monday, October 11, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.
A graveside service is scheduled for 11:00 am Saturday, October 16, 2021, at West Lawn Memorial Park. Pastor James Pauley and Assistant Pastor Paul Cahoon will officiate. Interment will follow.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 pm...
Sandra Bunnell Morgan-Guiry
Oct 5, 2021
Mrs. Sandra Bunnell Morgan-Guiry, 60, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Thursday, October 7, 2021, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Mike Roper will officiate. The family will receive friends from 12 to 12:45 pm Thursday at Lady's Funeral Home.
Mrs. Morgan-Guiry was born September 21,...
Jack Edward Morgan
Oct 3, 2021
Mr. Jack Edward Morgan, 73, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later time.
Mr. Morgan was born January 7, 1948 in Cabarrus County. He was a son of the late Fred Alan Morgan and Elizabeth Honeycutt Morgan Hillman. He was a member of Charity...
Pauline Freeze Beaver
Oct 3, 2021
Mrs. Pauline Freeze Beaver, 98, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2021, at Big Elm Nursing Center in Kannapolis.
A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Saturday, October 9, 2021, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Greg Sloop will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.
The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:45 pm Saturday...
Pauline Davis Smathers Rigsby
Oct 2, 2021
Mrs. Pauline Davis Smathers Rigsby, 87, of Kannapolis passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Five Oaks Manor in Concord.
A graveside service is scheduled for 11:00 am Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at Carolina Memorial Park. Pastor Mike Roper will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 9:30 am to 10:30 am Wednesday at Lady's Funeral Home.
Mrs. Rigsby was...
Kathy Beaver Nelms
Sep 28, 2021
Mrs. Kathy Beaver Nelms, 69, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at her home in China Grove.
A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Saturday, October 2, 2021, at First Reformed Church in Landis. Rev. David Franks will officiate. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove.
The family will...
Kim Arvine Overcash
Sep 25, 2021
Mr. Kim Arvine Overcash, 69, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021, at his home in China Grove.
A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Thursday, September 30, 2021, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Curtis Parker will officiate. The family will receive friends from 12 to 1:45 pm Thursday prior to the service.
Interment with military honors will be...
Guy Andrew Robinson Sr.
Sep 24, 2021
Mr. Guy Andrew Robinson, Sr., 87, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at Trinity Lutheran Church. Pastor Tom Christensen will officiate. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 1:45 pm Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran...
Patricia Ann Hartsell Guy
Sep 23, 2021
Mrs. Patricia Ann Hartsell Guy, 67, loving wife and mother, passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.
A memorial service is scheduled for 11:00 am Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at Prince of Peace Free Will Baptist Church. Rev. Chuck Overcash will officiate.
The family will receive friends following the service at the church.
Mrs. Guy...
Kenneth William Wright
Sep 21, 2021
Mr. Kenneth William Wright, 34, passed away Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at his home in China Grove.
Mr. Wright was born October 2, 1986 in Cabarrus County. He was a son of Kenneth William Wright and Robin Spears Wright.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Erin Alesia Wright of Monroe and Emily Michelle Hodge of...
Doris Towell Hamm
Sep 19, 2021
Ms. Joan Towell Hamm, 90, formerly of Kannapolis passed away, Sunday, September 19, 2021, at her home in Apex.
Joan was born January 4, 1931 in Kannapolis. She was a daughter of the late George Oscar Towell and Sarah Roseman Towell. She was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force and was a member of Pleasant Plains Baptist Church...
James Alton Strickland
Sep 19, 2021
Mr. James "Jim" Alton Strickland, 76, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.
A funeral service is scheduled for 12:00 pm Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Mount Hope Church. Rev. Dr. Johnny Boggs will officiate. Interment will follow at Mount Hope Church Cemetery in Salisbury.
The family will receive friends from 10:30 to 11:45 am...
Virginia Dare Waggoner Rollings
Sep 18, 2021
Mrs. Virginia "Ginny" Dare Waggoner Rollings, 87, passed away Saturday, September 18, 2021, at her home.
A funeral service is scheduled for a later date due to the pandemic. Burial will be at Salisbury National Cemetery.
Mrs. Rollings was born August 15, 1934 in Madison County, Georgia. She was a daughter of the late Key Waggoner, Sr. and Margaret Thompson...