OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in Kannapolis, NC
Grace Marlene Prevette Helms
Jul 16, 2025
Mrs. Grace Marlene Prevette Helms, 86, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehab Center in Salisbury.
A funeral service is scheduled for 10:00 am Monday, July 21, 2025, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Mike Roper will officiate. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove.
The family will receive friends from...
Marianne Sommers Peachey
Jul 16, 2025
Marianne Sommers Peachey was born on December 15, 1985 to Naomi Chupp Sommers and Aaron Sommers in Marshfield, Wisconsin. She gained her wings on July 16, 2025 due to complications from breast cancer. She is survived by her husband of 13 years, Matthew L Peachey, and five children: Jenica Faith Nolan Drew Aviana Grace Camelia Joy Shanelle Raye
Her parents,...
Kay Marie Stoner Barbee
Jul 16, 2025
Ms. Kay Marie Stoner Barbee, 86, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
A funeral service is scheduled for 3:00 pm Sunday, July 20, 2025, at Cross of Christ Lutheran Church. Rev. Marty Ramey will officiate. Interment will follow at the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2:45 pm Sunday at Cross of Christ Lutheran...
Michael Ray McNulty
Jul 14, 2025
Mr. Michael Ray McNulty, 67, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.
A memorial service is scheduled for 11:00 am Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Mark Loman will officiate. The family will receive friends from 10 to 10:45 am Saturday at Lady's Funeral Home.
Michael was born September 1, 1957...
Leona Sullivan Dial
Jul 12, 2025
Mrs. Leona Sullivan Dial, 87, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, at her home in Atlanta.
A funeral mass is scheduled for 2:00 pm Friday, July 18, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.
The family will receive friends from 9 to 10:00 am Friday at Lady's Funeral Home.
Leona was born...
Dorothy Betsy Rice Sutton
Jul 12, 2025
Mrs. Dorothy Betsy Rice Sutton, 95, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, at her home in Concord.
A private family graveside service will be held at a later date.
Mrs. Sutton was born January 10, 1930 in Concord. She was a daughter of the late Charlie Rice, Sr. and Viola Gladys Ross Rice. She was a member of Universal House...
Thomas Preston Craig
Jul 4, 2025
Thomas Preston Craig, 89, went to his eternal home in Glory in the early hours of July 4, 2025. He won the final battle and gained the victory that he so faithfully fought to achieve.
A funeral service is scheduled for 3:00 pm Sunday, July 6, 2025, at God's Church of Faith. Rev. Jeff Upright will officiate.
The family will...
David Luther Lunsford
Jun 27, 2025
Mr. David Luther Lunsford, 74, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
David was born April 25, 1951 in Concord. He was the son of the late Dorsey Watson Lunsford and Mary Sue McDuffie Lunsford. He retired from National Starch and Chemical Company in Salisbury after many years. He grew up at Bethpage Methodist Church,...
Margarita De Jesus Leal
Jun 26, 2025
Miss Margarita De Jesus Leal, 58, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Atrium Health's Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.
A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 am Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Father Blas Caseres, C Ss R. will officiate. Interment will follow at St. James Catholic Church Cemetery in Concord.
The family will receive...
Amanda Self Watson
Jun 23, 2025
In Loving Memory of Amanda Self Watson A faithful servant of Christ, cherished wife, beloved mother, devoted daughter, fierce fighter, and dear friend.
With hearts full of sorrow yet anchored in the hope of Christ, we announce that Amanda Self Watson was called home to her eternal rest on June 23, 2025, at the age of 39.
Born on August...
Jill Greene Roach
Jun 20, 2025
Jill Greene Roach passed away Friday, June 20, 2025.
Jill was born in Mecklenburg County to the late Walter James Caswell Jr., and the late Marcelin Greene Caswell. She was raised by grandparents, the late Herbert Greene and Glennie Phifer Greene, who surrounded her with love. Jill also had a special bond with her Aunt Juanita Rimmer, a woman who...
Betty Ruth Joyner Johnson
Jun 19, 2025
Mrs. Betty Ruth Joyner Johnson, 88, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025, at Best of Care Assisted Living in Kannapolis.
A graveside service is scheduled for 12:00 pm Saturday, June 21, 2025 at Carolina Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 11:30 am Saturday at Lady's Funeral Home.
Mrs. Johnson was born April 4, 1937 in Rowan...
Louise Upright Propst
Jun 15, 2025
Mrs. Louise Upright Propst, 98, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025, at her home in Kannapolis.
A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Minister Kirk Sams and Pastor John Futterer will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.
The family will receive friends from 12 to 1:45...
Peggy Ann Shoe Joyner
Jun 14, 2025
Mrs. Peggy Ann Shoe Joyner, 72, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.
Peggy was born March 28, 1953 in Bethesda, MD. She was a daughter of the late Marvin Leroy Shoe and Clara Estelle Grimes Shoe. She worked as a Deli Manager for Food Lion on South Cannon Boulevard.
In addition to her parents,...
April Denise Litaker Phillips
Jun 13, 2025
April Denise Litaker Phillips, age 54 of Davidson, surrounded by her loving family was called to her Heavenly Home on Friday, June 13, 2025.
Visitation will take place on Tuesday, June 17th, 2025 from 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm at Lady’s Funeral Home in Kannapolis with a Memorial Service to follow at 2:00 pm, officiated by Pastor Billy Beaver.
April,...
Amy Lynn Best
Jun 12, 2025
Miss Amy Lynn Best, 49, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025, in Kannapolis.
A memorial service is scheduled for 4:00 pm Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at First Wesleyan Church. Rev. Scott Wheeler will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 3:45 pm Wednesday at First Wesleyan Church.
Miss Best was born November 18, 1975 in Endicott, NY. She...
Ellen Redfearn McCarn
Jun 8, 2025
Ellen Redfearn McCarn, age 80, of Huntersville, NC, passed away on June 8, 2025-the daughter of the late Lee and Gray McCarn.
A memorial service is scheduled for 11:15 am Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Royal Oaks Baptist Church. Rev. Andy Downs will officiate. A private graveside service will take place in Mt. Croghan, SC.
The family will receive friends...
Chris Roger Harrell
Jun 6, 2025
Mr. Chris Roger Harrell, 75, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025.
A graveside service is scheduled for 10:00 am Friday, June 20, 2025, at Carolina Memorial Park.
Mr. Harrell was born December 9, 1949 in Concord. He was a son of the late Daniel Wesley Harrell and Onedia Slough Harrell.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Donna Marie Neal Parker Graham
May 29, 2025
We joyfully remember and celebrate the life of Donna Graham, who lived a life full of purpose, love, and impact. Born on July 8th 1965 to the late Katie Mason in Hempstead, New York, Donna lived her life fully, leaving a mark wherever she went.
A graduate of Kings College, she went on to build a respected career in accounting...
Patricia Rose Mills Patterson
May 25, 2025
Patricia "Patty" Rose Patterson, 65, of Kannapolis passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025.
Patty was born on March 11, 1960, in Heidelberg, Germany, grew up in Raleigh, N.C., and lived in Rowan County, N.C., since 1988. Patty was the daughter of John K. Mills Sr. and Patricia Sue Mills of Raleigh. She is survived by her husband of 37...


