OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Kannapolis, NC

Jerry Wayne Gulledge

Jerry Wayne Gulledge

Apr 11, 2021

Mr. Jerry Wayne Gulledge, 73, passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

A small family graveside service scheduled for 4:00 pm Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at Carolina Memorial Park.

Mr. Gulledge was born July 9, 1947 in Kannapolis. He was the son of the late Henry Lee Gulledge and Addie Sellers Gulledge. He retired from...

Carol Ann Church Howard

Carol Ann Church Howard

Apr 5, 2021

Mrs. Carol Ann Church Howard, 78, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, April 5. 2021, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. Throughout this illness, she touched the lives of many wonderful medical personnel with her strong faith. She faced every obstacle with the mindset that God loves her and that He is...

Jeanette Eagle Weatherman

Jeanette Eagle Weatherman

Apr 5, 2021

Mrs. Jeanette Eagle Weatherman, 91, peacefully passed away Monday, April 5, 2021, at St. Andrews Assisted Living Center in Concord.

A graveside service to celebrate her life will be held 2:00 pm Sunday, April 11, 2021, at Mt. Mitchell United Methodist Church Cemetery. Rev. Mary Hatley will officiate. Interment will follow at Mt. Mitchell United Methodist Church Cemetery in Kannapolis.

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Toma Dawn Thomas Baker Hatley

Toma Dawn Thomas Baker Hatley

Mar 28, 2021

Mrs. Toma Dawn Thomas Baker Hatley, 76, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021, at her sister's home in Kannapolis.

A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Wednesday, March 31, 2021, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Andy Downs will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

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

William Jervis Hammond

William Jervis Hammond

Mar 24, 2021

Mr. William Jervis Hammond, 81, passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at his home.

A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 am Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at First Presbyterian Church. Rev. Farrar Griggs, Mr. Bill Jolley and Rev. Stuart Bond will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

The family will receive friends from 10 to 10:45...

Charles Wilson Steen

Charles Wilson Steen

Mar 22, 2021

Mr. Charles Wilson Steen, 88, of Kannapolis, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

Mr. Steen was born March 3, 1933 in Chesterfield County, SC. He was the son of the late Luther Steen and Azilee Clark Steen. He was a veteran of the US Air Force. Mr. Steen loved woodworking and watching NASCAR. He...

Sylvia Thompson Kilby

Sylvia Thompson Kilby

Mar 20, 2021

Mrs. Sylvia Thompson Kilby, 89, passed away Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Brian Center Cabarrus in Concord.

A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Monday, March 22, 2021, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. John Futterer will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

The family will receive friends from 12 to 12:45 pm Monday at...

Joseph Ladd Helms

Joseph Ladd Helms

Mar 19, 2021

Joseph Ladd Helms died on March 19, 2021 after a brief illness with cancer. He spent his last days on the family farm in China Grove, surrounded by his family, who cared lovingly for him through the final weeks of his life. He was a noble man who smiled and laughed often with the people he loved, was not burdened...

Joe Wayne Earley

Joe Wayne Earley

Mar 17, 2021

Joe Wayne Earley, 84, of Landis passed away on March 17, 2021.

A native of Kannapolis, he was born November 16, 1936, a son of the lateCharlie and Emma Bell Dayvault Earley. Joe managed the gun club at Rowan County Wildlife Association and had held several other jobs throughout his lifetime working for SpectorFreight Lines, Lee’s Tin Shop and Home...

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...