OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Kannapolis, NC

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....

David Jasper Corbett

David Jasper Corbett

Jul 4, 2020

Mr. David Jasper Corbett, 83, of Kannapolis, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020, at Tucker Hospice House.

A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 am Thursday, June 9, at First Baptist Church of Enochville. Rev. Lewis Whittington will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 10:45 am at First...

Larry Wayne Freeze

Larry Wayne Freeze

Jun 30, 2020

Mr. Larry Wayne Freeze, 61, of Davidson, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020, following a sudden illness.

A celebration of life is scheduled for 4:00 pm Saturday, July 18, 2020, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel.

Mr. Freeze was born September 9, 1958 in Mooresville. He was a son of the late Edward Walley Freeze and Brenda Brown Freeze. He was...

Martha Frances Strawn Iley

Martha Frances Strawn Iley

Jun 25, 2020

Dr. Martha Frances Strawn Iley, 95, was promoted to the Church Triumphant on June 25, 2020 at her beloved home and surrounded by her family. Classical musician, wife and matriarch, philanthropist, hostess, academician, teacher, artist, ordained minister, writer, woman of deep Christian faith-Martha made every moment in life count, especially where it concerned her family and service to God and...

Ann Carole Wilson

Ann Carole Wilson

Jun 25, 2020

Mrs. Ann Carole Wilson, 80, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020, at her residence in Kannapolis.

A funeral service is scheduled for 3:00 pm Sunday, June 28, at St. Enoch Lutheran Church. Rev. Dale Cline will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:45 pm at St. Enoch Lutheran Church.

Mrs. Wilson was born April 12, 1940 in...

Jenny Gulledge Gabriel

Jenny Gulledge Gabriel

Jun 25, 2020

Beloved daughter, mother, sister and friend, Mrs. Jenny Gulledge Gabriel, 61, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 25, 2020, in Salisbury.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 4:00 pm Wednesday at Lady's Funeral Home.

Jenny was born September 17, 1958 in Concord. She was a daughter of Evelyn Gainey Gulledge of Kannapolis and the late James Carroll Gulledge....

Selma Geneva Starnes Wilhelm

Selma Geneva Starnes Wilhelm

Jun 24, 2020

Mrs. Selma Geneva Starnes Wilhelm, 91, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at her home in Kannapolis.

A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 am Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Troy Wilhelm will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

The family will not receive friends due to the COVID-19 virus.

The...

Lee Dennis Jones Jr.

Lee Dennis Jones Jr.

Jun 21, 2020

Mr. Lee Dennis Jones, Jr., 98, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020, peacefully at Brookdale Assisted Living in Concord.

A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 am Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. J. Curtis Goforth will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis. He will lie in state at Lady's Funeral Home...

Ruby Louise Litaker Weiss

Ruby Louise Litaker Weiss

Jun 21, 2020

Ms. Ruby Louise Litaker Weiss, 86, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2020, at her daughter's home in Kannapolis.

A graveside service is scheduled for 1:30 pm Thursday, June 25, 2020, at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Pastor Steven Boyd will officiate. The family will receive friends from 11 to 1:00 pm Thursday at Lady's Funeral Home.

Ms. Weiss was born...

Frank Edwin White

Frank Edwin White

Jun 19, 2020

Mr. Frank Edwin White, 72, passed away Friday, June 19, 2020, at his home in Albemarle.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held by the family at a later date.

Mr. White was born July 28, 1947 in Hopkinsville, KY. He was a son of the late Carl White and Grace Mecham White. Frank was raised by his maternal...

Worth Pless "J.R." Hinson Jr.

Worth Pless "J.R." Hinson Jr.

Jun 18, 2020

Mr. Worth Pless "J.R." Hinson, Jr., 72, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

In honor of J.R.'s wishes, no formal services will be held.

Mr. Hinson was born May 29, 1948 in Stanly County. He was a son of the late Worth Pless Hinson, Sr. and Lenora Mae Little Hinson. He owned and operated...

Kenneth David Nashif

Kenneth David Nashif

Jun 13, 2020

Mr. Kenneth David Nashif, 57, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020, at Accordius Health at Concord.

A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at Carolina Memorial Park. Rev. Steve Pennington will officiate.

Kenny was born February 21, 1963 in Medford, OR. He was a son of the late Adeeb Nashif and Flora Hartsell Nashif. He...