OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Kannapolis, NC

James Edward Basham Sr.

James Edward Basham Sr.

Mar 17, 2021

Mr. James Edward Basham, Sr., 91, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021, in China Grove.

A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Shawn Beaver will officiate. [The recorded service may be viewed here]https://www.ladysfuneralhome.com/obituaries/James-Basham-3/#!/PhotosVideos/bbec07f0-cfd3-4b7a-baaa-f3049ae602c1/c15fad06-a2bb-405f-b20f-586fb871c463. Interment with military honors will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

The family will receive...

Jerry Wayne Sanders

Jerry Wayne Sanders

Mar 17, 2021

Mr. Jerry "Gabby" Wayne Sanders, 74, passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at his home.

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Private graveside rites for the family will be held at the Salisbury National Cemetery.

Mr. Sanders was born May 6, 1946 in Concord. He was a son of the late Morrison "Blackberry" Eddleman...

Leonard Ray Beaver

Leonard Ray Beaver

Mar 16, 2021

Mr. Leonard Ray Beaver, 80, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at his home in Salisbury surrounded by his family who adored and loved him dearly.

Mr. Beaver was born June 6, 1940 in Rowan County. He is the son of Pauline Freeze Beaver (97) and the late Bernard Reid Beaver.

In addition to his mother, Leonard is survived...

Joseph Raymond Ross

Joseph Raymond Ross

Mar 15, 2021

Rev. Joseph Raymond Ross, 88, of Kannapolis, NC, crossed over the Jordan River into Heaven on Monday, March 15, 2021, after only a few hours at the Tucker Hospice House and a couple days of serious health decline.

Rev. Ross was born on May 17, 1932 in Grayson County, VA. He was a son of the late Joseph Alexander Ross...

Sylvia Ann Parham Wilkinson

Sylvia Ann Parham Wilkinson

Mar 8, 2021

Ms. Sylvia Ann Parham Wilkinson, 69, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

A funeral service is scheduled for 3:00 pm Thursday, March 11, 2021, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 2:45 pm Thursday at Lady's Funeral Home.

Sylvia...

Richard Anthony Gwaltney

Richard Anthony Gwaltney

Mar 8, 2021

Mr. Richard Anthony Gwaltney, 61, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Friday, March 12, 2021, at Carolina Memorial Park. Rev. Jason Barber will officiate. Interment will follow.

Mr. Gwaltney was born August 19, 1959 in Charlotte. He was a son of Ann Austin Drew and the...

Doris Marie Kiser Campbell

Doris Marie Kiser Campbell

Mar 6, 2021

Mrs. Doris Marie Kiser Campbell, a loving mother and grandmother, age 89, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021. “I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith; Henceforth, there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to...

John Datus Washburn

John Datus Washburn

Mar 5, 2021

John Datus Washburn passed away on March 5, 2021 with those he loved & cherished by his side. John was born on May 15, 1950 to Floy Gertrude Brooks & the late Robert Eugene Washburn in Cherryville, NC. In addition to his mother, John is survived by his wife Pat Washburn & his children, Jason Washburn of Concord, NC, Matthew...

Hazel Elizabeth Poston Ross

Hazel Elizabeth Poston Ross

Feb 24, 2021

Ms. Hazel Elizabeth Poston Ross, 85, of Kannapolis, NC, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at Autumn Care of Cornelius, after a year of declining health.

Hazel was born April 4, 1935 in Iredell County. She was a daughter of the late Walter Lee and Katie Bell Brown Poston and was the youngest of their thirteen children. She was preceded...

Stephen Collins Foster

Stephen Collins Foster

Feb 24, 2021

Mr. Stephen Collins Foster, 82, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021.

A funeral service is scheduled for 3:30 pm Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Central Baptist Church. Rev. Dean Hunter and Rev. Curtis Parker will officiate. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3:15 pm Saturday at the church.

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

Odia Bell Graham Vinson

Odia Bell Graham Vinson

Feb 24, 2021

Mrs. Odia Bell Graham Vinson, 85, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at her home in Kannapolis.

A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Gary Scoggins will officiate. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:45 pm...

Patricia D. Lafave

Patricia D. Lafave

Feb 19, 2021

The battle is over, the victory has been won following a twenty five year battle with cancer!!

Patricia D. LaFave passed away peacefully at her home on February 19, at the age of 67. Patricia is proceeded in death by her Father Ken Hullett, Mother Shirley Dietz Hullett, Daughter Susan Diane Greene, and Uncle Baxter Dietz.

Patricia is survived by...

Charles William Abernathy

Charles William Abernathy

Feb 13, 2021

Mr. Charles William Abernathy, 73, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Saturday, February 20, 2021, at Parkwood Baptist Church. Rev. Michael Waters will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

Mr. Abernathy will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the service at...

Wanda Kay Freeze Corriher

Wanda Kay Freeze Corriher

Feb 13, 2021

Wanda Kay Freeze Corriher went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, February 13th, 2021, after a valiant struggle with the COVID-19 virus. She leaves behind many family members and friends who are heart-broken at her death.

Wanda was born on May 9th, 1952, in Iredell County, NC, to the late Walter Ray Freeze and Mary Mae Sechler Freeze....

Laneece Marie Ramsey

Laneece Marie Ramsey

Feb 7, 2021

Mrs. Laneece Marie Goodnight Ramsey, 64, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021, at Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.

A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Thursday, February 11, 2021, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Leon Hawks will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

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

John Knox Mcinnis

John Knox Mcinnis

Feb 6, 2021

John Knox McInnis (“John K”), age 72, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2021. Born in Concord, NC on November 22, 1948, he was the son of the late John Flake McInnis and Gladys Goodman McInnis. He is also predeceased by his sister, the late Mary Hugh McInnis Perry.

John K leaves behind brother-in-law, Jack Perry of Rocky Mount; nephew,...

Judith Elaine Pitts Goodson

Judith Elaine Pitts Goodson

Feb 3, 2021

Ms. Judith Elaine Pitts Goodson, 73, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

Ms. Goodson was born November 27, 1947 in Concord. She was a daughter of the late Henry Martin Pitts and Miriam Freeze Pitts.

Ms. Goodson is survived by daughter, Susan Cox and husband Terry; and granddaughter, Natalie Cox.

Ronald Lee Adkins

Ronald Lee Adkins

Feb 2, 2021

Mr. Ronald Lee Adkins, 78, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

A private service will be held at a later date.

Mr. Adkins was born October 21, 1942 in Ceredo, WV. He was a son of the late William Herald Adkins and Nellie Marie Patrick Adkins. He graduated from Marshall University and was a...

Lorene Ruth Hardy

Lorene Ruth Hardy

Feb 2, 2021

Ms. Lorene Ruth Hardy, 70, passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021, peacefully in her loving home in Kannapolis.

A memorial service is scheduled for 3:00 pm Friday, February 5, 2021, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. The service will also be live streamed at: https://www.ladysfuneralhome.com/live/. Rev. James Pauley will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:45 pm Friday...

Mae Carolyn Waggoner Brown

Mae Carolyn Waggoner Brown

Feb 1, 2021

Mrs. Mae Carolyn Waggoner Brown, 88, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021, at her residence in Landis.

A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Thursday, February 4, 2021, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Mike Edwards will officiate. It will also be live streamed here: www.ladysfuneralhome.com/live. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

The family will receive...