OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Kannapolis, NC

Watson H. Black

Watson H. Black

Feb 1, 2021

Dr. Watson Hewell Black, 85, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021, at Atrium Health University City in Charlotte.

A private memorial service will be held.

Dr. Black was born June 25, 1935 in Roanoke, VA. He was a son of the late Dr. Watson C. Black and Ella Sue Binns Black. Dr. Black graduated from Lee Edwards High School in...

Cynthia Darnell Sonnet Flowe

Cynthia Darnell Sonnet Flowe

Jan 31, 2021

Mrs. Cynthia Sonnet Flowe, 71, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord following a number of years with Multiple Sclerosis and then Alzheimer's disease.

A graveside service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Thursday, February 4, 2021, at Carolina Memorial Park. Rev. Ken McQueen will officiate. The family will receive friends from 7 to 7:30 pm...

Norma Jean Bame Cranford

Norma Jean Bame Cranford

Jan 29, 2021

Mrs. Norma Jean Bame Cranford, 83, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021, in Rockwell.

A memorial service is scheduled for 3:00 pm Saturday, February 6, 2021, at Tabernacle Baptist Church, 2515 E. Innes Street, Salisbury. Rev. Stanley Cline and Rev. Roland Mills will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 2:45 pm Saturday at Tabernacle Baptist Church.

Mrs....

Gerald Wayne Henry

Gerald Wayne Henry

Jan 26, 2021

Mr. Gerald Wayne Henry, 57, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at his home in Kannapolis.

A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 am Saturday, January 30, 2021, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Gene Beaver will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

Due to current COVID protocols, masks are REQUIRED.

The family will receive friends...

Judith Elaine Gillespie Middleton

Judith Elaine Gillespie Middleton

Jan 24, 2021

Mrs. Judith Elaine Gillespie Middleton, 78, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021, at Transitional Health Services in Kannapolis.

Mrs. Middleton was born July 26, 1942 in Charleston, WV. She was a daughter of the late Alban Gillespie and Mildred Halstead Gillespie.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert G. Middleton.

Mrs. Middleton is...

William Floyd Rodgers Jr.

William Floyd Rodgers Jr.

Jan 24, 2021

Mr. William Floyd "Toot" Rodgers, Jr., 97, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021, at his home.

A funeral service is scheduled for 3:00 pm Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. It will also be live streamed at: https://www.ladysfuneralhome.com/live/. Interment will follow at Bethpage Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Military Honors will be provided by the Cabarrus County Veterans Honor...

Cecil Carl Tucker

Cecil Carl Tucker

Jan 24, 2021

Mr. Cecil Carl Tucker, 84, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

A graveside service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Thursday, January 28, 2021, at Carolina Memorial Park. Rev. Randy Mauldin will officiate. Interment will follow.

Mr. Tucker was born June 1, 1936 in Kannapolis. He was a son of the late Carl Clinton Tucker...

Lessie Walter Williams Hudson

Lessie Walter Williams Hudson

Jan 23, 2021

Mrs. Lessie Walter Williams Hudson, 87, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Friday, January 29, 2021, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Wade Easom will officiate. A private family burial will follow.

It will also be live streamed at: https://www.ladysfuneralhome.com/live/.

The family will receive friends from...

Jerry Wayne Church

Jerry Wayne Church

Jan 22, 2021

Mr. Jerry Wayne Church, 70, passed away Friday, January 22, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Saturday, January 30, 2021, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Joe Smith will officiate. Interment will follow at New Gilead Reformed Church Cemetery. Due to current COVID restrictions and to limit attendance, the service will...

Hubert Edgar "Eddie" Fulcher

Hubert Edgar "Eddie" Fulcher

Jan 21, 2021

Mr. Hubert Edgar "Eddie" Fulcher , 90, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021, at his home in Kannapolis.

A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Monday, January 25, 2021, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm Monday prior to...

Dwight Franklin Goodnight

Dwight Franklin Goodnight

Jan 18, 2021

Mr. Dwight Franklin Goodnight, 88, passed away Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, at his residence with his family surrounding him. He was born Sept. 15, 1932, in Kannapolis, Cabarrus County, and was the son of the late Reyn William Goodnight and Connie Lipe Goodnight of Kannapolis. Mr. Goodnight lived his entire life in Kannapolis. He was a veteran of the U.S....

William Clifford Barber

William Clifford Barber

Jan 14, 2021

Mr. William Clifford "Buddy" Barber, 77, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021, at Brian Center Cabarrus in Concord.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Ronnie Milam will officiate.

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

Mr. Barber was born February...

Ramelle Deese Sprinkle

Ramelle Deese Sprinkle

Jan 9, 2021

Mrs. Ramelle Deese Sprinkle passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Transitional Health Services in Kannapolis.

A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Friday, January 15, 2021, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Michael Cromer will officiate. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove.

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

John Carson Griffin

John Carson Griffin

Jan 7, 2021

Mr. John Carson Griffin, 85, formerly of Rockwell passed away peacefully Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Carolina Rehab of Burke in Connelly Springs.

The family will receive friends from 4 to 5:45 pm Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at Lady's Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 6:00 pm Wednesday at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Mike Roper will officiate.

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Dorothy Schmidt Cole

Dorothy Schmidt Cole

Jan 7, 2021

Dorothy Schmidt Cole of Kannapolis passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021. She was born September 19, 1913 in Warren, PA. She was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Schmidt. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wiley H. Cole.

Dorothy lived a full life in her 107 years. She was employed with Ames Research...

Ralph James Miller

Ralph James Miller

Jan 6, 2021

Mr. Ralph James Miller, 94, passed away Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at Best of Care Assisted Living in Kannapolis.

A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 am Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at North Kannapolis Baptist Church. Rev. Keith Pisani will officiate. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove.

The family will receive friends from 10 to...

Karen Leigh Beck Rufty

Karen Leigh Beck Rufty

Jan 4, 2021

Ms. Karen Leigh Beck Rufty, 59, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury.

A private family funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Friday, January 8, 2021, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Mike Roper will officiate. The service will be live streamed here: https://www.ladysfuneralhome.com/live/.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 to...

Joyce Elaine Harrington Ashby

Joyce Elaine Harrington Ashby

Jan 3, 2021

Mrs. Joyce Elaine Harrington Ashby, 85, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021, at Big Elm Nursing Center in Kannapolis.

A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Her son, Rev. Virgil Clayton Ashby will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

The family will receive friends from 12...

James Randall Dakins

James Randall Dakins

Jan 2, 2021

Mr. James Randell Dakins, 48, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury.

A service to celebrate the life of James is scheduled for 2:30 pm Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at Revolution Church. Pastor Ken Salisbury and Pastor Chris Daniel will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 pm Wednesday at...

Janie Mae Steele Stancil

Janie Mae Steele Stancil

Jan 1, 2021

Mrs. Janie Mae Steele Stancil, 95, a precious mother and friend, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021, at Big Elm Nursing Center in Kannapolis.

A graveside service is scheduled for 12:00 pm Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at Carolina Memorial Park. Rev. Tommy Wensil will officiate.

Mrs. Stancil was born August 18, 1925 in Cleveland, NC. She was a daughter of...