OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Kannapolis, NC

Forest Alton Hockenberry

Forest Alton Hockenberry

Sep 25, 2018

Mr. Forest Alton Hockenberry, 81, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018, in Kannapolis.

A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Friday, September 28, 2018, at Piedmont Baptist Church. Rev. Dr. Mike Edwards will officiate. Interment with Military Honors by the US Air Force will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove.

The family will receive friends from...

Karen Lynn Cook Moon Mitchell

Karen Lynn Cook Moon Mitchell

Sep 10, 2018

Mrs. Karen Lynn Cook Moon Mitchell, 72, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, September 10, 2018.

The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 6:45 pm Thursday, September 13, 2018, at Lady's Funeral Home with a service to follow at 7:00 pm in the Chapel.

Born April 11, 1946, Karen was the daughter of the late Jessie Albert...

Zackie Lee Moore

Zackie Lee Moore

Sep 8, 2018

Zackie L. Moore, 77, a life-long resident of Kannapolis, NC, passed away on Saturday, September 8th, 2018 after a brief reoccurrence of cancer. He died in his home surrounded by family.

Zackie was born December 29th, 1940 in Cabarrus County to the late Jack C. and Virginia Gaston Moore.

The oldest of 5 children, Zackie grew up in the Jackson...

Ret. Lt. Chounce Edward "Ed" Russell Sr.

Ret. Lt. Chounce Edward "Ed" Russell Sr.

Sep 7, 2018

Ret. Lt. Chounce Edward "Ed" Russell, Sr., 74, passed away Friday, September 7, 2018, in Kannapolis.

A funeral service is scheduled for 3:00 pm Thursday, September 13, 2018 at The Brook Church. Rev. Jon Harless, Rev. Jim Grigg and Pastor Mike Roper will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis. Members of the Cabarrus County Sheriffs Office...

Tony Lanier Ewing

Tony Lanier Ewing

Sep 4, 2018

Mr. Tony Lanier Ewing, 68, passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2018, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, surrounded by his loving family.

The family will receive friends from 11 am to 12:30 pm Friday, September 7, 2018 at Lady's Funeral Home.

A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Friday, September 7, 2018, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Joey...

John Wayne Wikle

John Wayne Wikle

Sep 2, 2018

Mr. John Wayne Wikle, 53, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018, in Kannapolis.

A Celebration of Life is scheduled for 1:00 pm Saturday, September 8, 2018, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel.

Mr. Wikle was born June 12, 1965 in Covington, VA. He was a son of the Harold Marshall Weikle, Sr. and Sarah Allalee Foster Weikle. He was a truck...

R. Graham Nahouse

R. Graham Nahouse

Aug 31, 2018

Rev. Richard Graham Nahouse, 80, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, Friday, August 31, 2018, at his home in China Grove. He is at Home with his Lord and Savior. He was a loving father, husband, brother, son, grandfather and host father to many exchange students.

A memorial service is scheduled for 6:00 pm Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran Church,...

Anthony Randal Keene

Anthony Randal Keene

Aug 30, 2018

Mr. Anthony Randal Keene, 34, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2018, in Landis.

A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Wednesday, September 5, 2018, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Chuck Overcash will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis where Pastor Gary Scoggins will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 12 to 1:30 pm...

Hoyt William Wyrick Sr.

Hoyt William Wyrick Sr.

Aug 29, 2018

Mr. Hoyt William Wyrick, Sr., 90, of Mooresville, formerly of Kannapolis, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2018, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville.

A funeral service is scheduled for 3:00 pm Saturday, September 1, 2018, at Carolina Memorial Park. Rev. Wade Easom will officiate. Interment will follow.

The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 pm Saturday at Lady's...

Roger Dale Laney

Roger Dale Laney

Aug 28, 2018

Mr. Roger Dale Laney, 65, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at CHS-NorthEast in Concord.

A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 am Saturday, September 1, 2018, at Kannapolis Church of God. The body will lie in-state 30 minutes prior to the service. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

The family will receive friends from 5:30 to...

Margeurite Ellis Neal

Margeurite Ellis Neal

Aug 26, 2018

Mrs. Nancy Marguerite Neal, , 97, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018, at Hunter Woods Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Charlotte.

Mrs. Neal was born July 31, 1921 in Mooresville. She was a daughter of the late Robert Perce Ellis and Lillian Ellis.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Milas Woodrow Neal.

Mrs....

Kenneth Galen Erwin

Kenneth Galen Erwin

Aug 24, 2018

Mr. Kenneth Galen Erwin, 83, passed away Friday, August 24, 2018, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC.

A memorial service will be held at a later date in Indiana.

Mr. Erwin was born June 29, 1935 in Clay County, IL. He was a son of the late Perry Erwin and Mamie Erwin. He was a veteran of the U.S....

Sharon Lynn Seaford Burris

Sharon Lynn Seaford Burris

Aug 24, 2018

Ms. Sharon Lynn Seaford Burris, 52, passed away Friday, August 24, 2018, at her home.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:00 pm Wednesday at Lady's Funeral Home.

Ms. Burris was born March 8, 1966 in Concord. She was a daughter of the late Bucky "Buck" Eliot Seaford and Dora Elizabeth Cross Seaford. She was funny, energetic and...

Michael Lane Sartain

Michael Lane Sartain

Aug 24, 2018

Mr. Michael Lane Sartain, 60, passed away Friday, August 24, 2018, at his home in Kannapolis.

Mr. Sartain was born August 4, 1958 in Concord. He was a son of Raie Ann Jones Sartain of Kannapolis and the late Watson Odell Sartain, Sr. He was employed at Wal-Mart in Kannapolis and formerly worked in Cannon Mills.

In addition to his...

Mary Frances Furr Lefler

Mary Frances Furr Lefler

Aug 23, 2018

Mrs. Mary Frances Furr Lefler, 86, passed away Thursday, August 23, 2018, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Monday, August 27, 2018, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Mark Mann will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park Mausoleum in Kannapolis. The family will return to The Amity House at Lady's...

Robert Wayne Ennis

Robert Wayne Ennis

Aug 22, 2018

Mr. Robert Wayne Ennis, 72, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at his home in Kannapolis.

A funeral service is scheduled for 4:00 pm Saturday, September 1, 2018, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Phillip Points will officiate.

Mr. Ennis was born August 14, 1946 in Cabarrus County. He was a son of the late Earl Lewis Ennis and Madie...

Sherry Owens Hudson

Sherry Owens Hudson

Aug 17, 2018

Mrs. Sherry Owens Hudson, 51, passed away Friday, August 17, 2018, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury.

A funeral service is scheduled for 1:30 pm Sunday, August 26, 2018, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Wayne Austin will officiate. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove.

The family will receive friends from 4 to...

Peggy Jean Ye Julian

Peggy Jean Ye Julian

Aug 16, 2018

Mrs. Peggy Jean Drye Julian, 76, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018, at her residence in Mooresville.

A funeral service is scheduled for 3:30 pm Sunday, August 19, 2018, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Robert Suttles will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 3:15 pm Sunday at...

Maude Menius Rumple

Maude Menius Rumple

Aug 15, 2018

Mrs. Maude Menius Rumple, 97, passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at St. Andrews Living Center in Concord.

A graveside service is scheduled for 10:00 AM Monday, August 20, 2018 at Carolina Memorial Park. Rev. Chris O'Guinn will officiate.

The family will receive friends following the service at the cemetery.

Mrs. Rumple was born September 23, 1920 in Cabarrus County....

Tony Michael Schmidt

Tony Michael Schmidt

Aug 10, 2018

Mr. Tony Michael Schmidt, 53, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018, at his home surrounded by his family after a courageous 10 year battle, fought with determination, strength and humor, against ALS.

A Celebration of Life for family and friends will be from 5:30 to 7:30 pm Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at The Amity House at Lady's Funeral Home. Please...