OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Kannapolis, NC

Jeanette Suzann "Susie" Howell Danner

Jeanette Suzann "Susie" Howell Danner

Aug 13, 2020

Mrs. Jeanette Suzann "Susie" Howell Danner, 72, loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 13, 2020, at her home.

A memorial service is scheduled for 11:00 am Friday, August 21, 2020, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. The family requires that everyone wear masks and observe social distancing.

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

Beverly Ann Mahaley Williamson

Beverly Ann Mahaley Williamson

Aug 13, 2020

Ms. Beverly Ann Mahaley Williamson, 76, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2020, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

The family held a private family graveside service.

Ms. Williamson was born February 28, 1944 in Rowan County. She was a daughter of the late John Henderson Mahaley and Pauline Nance Mahaley. Beverly was filled with joy and the love of Jesus...

Ava Theresa Shue Stafford

Ava Theresa Shue Stafford

Aug 9, 2020

Mrs. Ava Theresa Shue Stafford, 67, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury.

A private service will be held at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Mike Roper will officiate.

Mrs. Stafford was born July 20, 1953 in Concord. She was a daughter of the late James Marvin Shue and Evelyn Correll Harwood Shue....

James Timothy Hildreth

James Timothy Hildreth

Aug 5, 2020

Mr. James Timothy "Tim" Hildreth, 71, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 5, 2020.

A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Saturday, August 8, 2020, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Randall Ritchie will officiate. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove.

The family will receive friends from 12 to 1:45 pm Saturday at Lady's Funeral...

Mae Nell Starnes Allman

Mae Nell Starnes Allman

Jul 27, 2020

Mrs. Mae Nell Starnes Allman, 82, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020, at her home in Landis with her husband of 65 years by her side.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Thursday, July 30, 2020, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Greg Sloop will officiate.

Mrs. Allman was born January 2, 1938 in Rowan County. She was...

Jason Alexander Rattz

Jason Alexander Rattz

Jul 25, 2020

Mr. Jason Alexander Rattz, of Gold Hill, 22, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020, at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury.

A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 am Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at West Park Baptist Church. Rev. Billy Sechrist will officiate. Interment will follow at the church cemetery in Rockwell.

The family will receive friends from 10...

Joseph Andrew Robinson

Joseph Andrew Robinson

Jul 25, 2020

Mr. Joseph Andrew Robinson, 69, was called home to be with the Lord Saturday, July 25, 2020, at the Moses Cone Select Specialty Hospital in Greensboro.

A graveside service is scheduled for 11:00 am Wednesday, August 5, 2020, at Salisbury National Cemetery. Rev. Leon Hawks and Father John Eckert will officiate. Military honors will be provided by the Rowan County...

Frances Mildred Orland Milem

Frances Mildred Orland Milem

Jul 23, 2020

Mrs. Frances Mildred Orland Milem, 96, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020, at Concord Place in Concord.

A funeral service is scheduled for 3:00 pm Sunday, July 26, 2020, at First Presbyterian Church, Kannapolis. Rev. Stuart Bond will officiate. The church will also be live streaming the service via the First Presbyterian Church Kannapolis YouTube channel for those that cannot...

Eddie Bert Durham

Eddie Bert Durham

Jul 23, 2020

Mr. Eddie Bert Durham, of Kannapolis, 85, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020, at his home.

Per Eddie's wishes, there will not be any services.

Mr. Durham was born December 23, 1934 in Kannapolis, NC. He was a son of the late B. Elwood Durham and Laura Hastings Durham. Eddie was the owner and operator of Durham Family Properties.

Mr....

James Larry Yow

James Larry Yow

Jul 23, 2020

Mr. James Larry Yow, 82, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020, at Brian Center Cabarrus.

A funeral service is scheduled for 12:00 pm Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at Centerview Baptist Church. Rev. Willie Rash will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

The family will receive friends from 11 to 11:45 am Tuesday at Centerview Baptist Church....

Richard Keith Jackson

Richard Keith Jackson

Jul 21, 2020

Mr. Richard Keith Jackson, 60, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020, in Huntersville.

A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Saturday, August 1, 2020, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Joshua Jackson will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

The family will receive friends from 12 to 12:45 pm Saturday at Lady's Funeral Home.

Mr. Jackson...

Charles "Eddy" Wilson

Charles "Eddy" Wilson

Jul 21, 2020

Mr. Charles Eddy Wilson, 71, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2020, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

A funeral service is scheduled for 4:00 pm Sunday, July 26, 2020, at Kannapolis Church of God. Dr. Greg Sloop and Rev. Ken Hudson will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis. The family will receive friends from 2 to...

Karen Marie Schwab Safrit

Karen Marie Schwab Safrit

Jul 20, 2020

Karen Safrit, of Kannapolis began her new journey on Monday, July 20, 2020 from Atrium Health Cabarrus after several years of declining health. She was the daughter of Richard G. Schwab and Rosemary K. Schwab of Tonawanda, New York. She was preceded in death by her parents and her first born grandchild, Wyatt James Anderson.

She is survived by her...

Carolyn Gray Self Cody

Carolyn Gray Self Cody

Jul 16, 2020

Mrs. Carolyn Gray Self Cody, 82, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020.

A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Monday, July 20, 2020, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Ed Burns will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

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

Mrs. Cody...

Robert Edward Robbins

Robert Edward Robbins

Jul 15, 2020

Mr. Robert Edward Robbins, 63, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020, at his home in Kannapolis.

A memorial service is scheduled for 6:00 pm Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Trinity Lutheran Church. Pastor Jarrod Lanning will officiate.

The family will receive friends following the service at Trinity Lutheran Church.

Mr. Robbins was born March 16, 1957 in East Chicago, IN....

Ramona Gail Purvis Owensby

Ramona Gail Purvis Owensby

Jul 14, 2020

Mrs. Ramona Gail Purvis Owensby, 81, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully in her sleep on July 14, 2020 after several weeks of declining health.

Due to the current potential public health risks, no memorial service is being held.

She was born on February 6, 1939 to the late Clyde P. Purvis and Mozelle Creswell Purvis. Ramona was a 1957 graduate...

Brenda Joyce Adams Durbin

Brenda Joyce Adams Durbin

Jul 14, 2020

Mrs. Brenda Joyce Durbin, 76, of Mt. Ulla, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 am Friday, July 17, 2020, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Leon Hawks will officiate. Entombment is scheduled for 1:30 pm at Iredell Memorial Park in Statesville.

The family will receive friends from...

Chester Leroy Hurley

Chester Leroy Hurley

Jul 11, 2020

Mr. Chester Leroy Hurley, 78, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020, at his home in Landis.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Saturday, July 25, 2020, at New Beginning Community Worship Center. Rev. Robert Earnhardt will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 1:45 pm Saturday at New Beginning Community Worship Center.

Mr. Hurley was born...

Timothy Scott Ramseur

Timothy Scott Ramseur

Jul 8, 2020

Mr. Timothy Scott Ramseur, age 61. of Kannapolis died on July 8, 2020.

He was born on December 29, 1958 in Mecklenburg County, to Melvin and Rebecca Hinson Ramseur. He worked as a Nuclear Reactor Senior Operator and instructor for Duke Energy. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Landis.

Timothy is survived by his wife, Marie Brantley Ramseur;...

George Nicholas Hochman

George Nicholas Hochman

Jul 6, 2020

Mr. George Nicholas Hochman, 59, passed away Monday, July 6, 2020, at his home in Davidson.

The family will have a celebration of life service at a later date.

Mr. Hochman was born June 2, 1961 in New York, NY. He was a son of George Hochman of Florida and the late Margit Papfy DiVincenzo. George was an avid hunter....