OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in Kannapolis, NC
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
James Arnold White
Dec 31, 2020
Mr. James "Jim" Arnold White, 75, went to Heaven on Thursday, December 31, 2020.
A graveside service with military honors is scheduled for 11:00 am Tuesday, January 5, 2020, at Carolina Memorial Park (Fountain Section). Pastor Eddie Graham of Liberty Baptist Church of Mooresville will officiate.
The body will lie-state from 2 to 5:00 pm Monday and 9 to 10:00...
Craig Wayne Cline
Dec 30, 2020
Mr. Craig Wayne Cline, 63, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.
A graveside service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Sunday, January 3, 2021, at Center United Methodist Church Cemetery. Rev. Tony Allen will officiate.
The family will receive friends at the cemetery following the service. The family requests masks and social distancing during this...
Bill Joe Swan
Dec 26, 2020
Dr. Bill Joe Swan, 89, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020, after years of declining health due to Parkinson's Disease at The Gardens of Taylor Glen in Concord.
A private funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Steve Hargett will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park Mausoleum in...
Rosa Leola Watts Boyd
Dec 24, 2020
Mrs. Rosa Leola Watts Boyd, 92, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020, at Big Elm Nursing Center in Kannapolis.
A memorial service is scheduled for 11:30 am Saturday, January 2, 2021, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Chris Messina will officiate. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove.
Mrs. Boyd was born May 7, 1928 in...
Jeweldean Howard Kincaid
Dec 23, 2020
Mrs. Jeweldean Howard Kincaid, 87, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
A private service will be held at Lady's Funeral Home.
Mrs. Kincaid was born February 12, 1933. She was a daughter of the late James Morgan Howard and Deannie Howard. Her faith held strong all her life, and will continue always through her...
Lee Weddington Earnhardt Jr.
Dec 23, 2020
Mr. Lee Weddington Earnhardt, Jr., 95, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.
A graveside service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at Carolina Memorial Park. Rev. Mark M. Vickers of New Hope United Methodist Church will officiate. Military Honors will be provided at the graveside.
Mr. Earnhardt was born...
Paul Walter Brumley
Dec 22, 2020
Mr. Paul Walter Brumley, 79, formerly of Westover Avenue, Kannapolis, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.
Mr. Brumley was born January 16, 1941 in Rowan County. He was a son of the late Jay Brumley and Mary Morrison Brumley.
He worked for the state as a correctional officer.
Mr. Brumley is survived by a...
Andy Junior Akers
Dec 20, 2020
Mr. Andy Junior Akers, 76, formerly of China Grove, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020, in Wellford, SC.
A graveside service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Monday, December 28, 2020, at Carolina Memorial Park. Rev. Leon Hawks will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.
Mr. Akers was born January 20, 1944 in Pikeville, KY. He was...
William Leroy Lowery Jr.
Dec 20, 2020
Mr. William "Bill" L. Lowery, Jr., 63 of China Grove, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2020, at his home.
A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Saturday, December 26, 2020, at Rodgers Park Baptist Church of Kannapolis. Rev. Joel Ervin will officiate. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove.
The family will receive friends from...
Luis Adalberto Zuniga Navarro
Dec 18, 2020
Mr. Luis Adalberto Zuniga Navarro, 51, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020, at Atrium Health's Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.
A funeral service is scheduled for 12:00 pm Saturday, December 26, 2020, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.
The family will receive friends from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm Saturday at Lady's...
Ollie Jean Patterson Mcknight
Dec 18, 2020
Mrs. Ollie Jean McKnight, 90, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.
A graveside service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Monday, December 21, 2020, at West Lawn Memorial Park. Rev. Dr. Jarrod Lanning will officiate. Memorial recognition for Ollie will be included in the regular 10:30 am service Sunday, December 27th at Trinity Lutheran Church...


