OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Kannapolis, NC

Judith Hess Schrum

Judith Hess Schrum

Nov 24, 2017

Mrs. Judith Faye Hess Schrum saw the face of Jesus and was reunited with her true love, Marion, on Friday, November 24, 2017. She was surrounded by her loved ones holding her hands, helping guide her on her journey home.

A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Tim Newton...

Madeline Elaine Correll

Madeline Elaine Correll

Nov 24, 2017

Madeline Elaine Correll, infant daughter of Kelly Ryan Correll, Jr. and Nicole Kristen Kuhn of Kannapolis, passed away Friday, November 24, 2017, at Carolinas HealthCare System-NorthEast in Concord.

In addition to her parents, Madeline is survived by her brother, Leo Correll; paternal grandparents, Kelly & Mimi Correll of Kannapolis; maternal grandparents, Jody Kuhn of Richmond, VA and Heidi Williams of...

Harvey Lee Overcash

Harvey Lee Overcash

Nov 24, 2017

Mr. Harvey Lee Overcash, 86, passed away Friday, November 24, 2017, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Tuesday, November 28, 2017, at Providence Baptist Church. in Harrisburg. Rev. Rody Carland will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 1:45 pm Tuesday prior to the service at the church.

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Robert And Helen Carriker

Robert And Helen Carriker

Nov 24, 2017

Mrs. Helen Steele Carriker, 81, passed away Friday, November 24, 2017, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, and her husband, Mr. Robert "Leon" Carriker, 84, passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at Genesis Elder Care (Salisbury Center).

A joint memorial service is scheduled for Helen and Leon on Thursday, November 30, 2017 at 7:00 pm at Victory Temple, Cline School...

Wilma Almira Witherspoon Earnhardt

Wilma Almira Witherspoon Earnhardt

Nov 18, 2017

Mrs. Wilma Almira Earnhardt, 84, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017, at Genesis Eldercare (Salisbury Center) in Salisbury.

A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Ron Haithcock will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

The family will receive friends from 12 to 12:45 pm Wednesday...

Dianne Petty Compton

Dianne Petty Compton

Nov 18, 2017

Mrs. Dianne Petty Compton, 70, passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

A funeral service is scheduled for 7:00 pm Monday, November 20, 2017, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. James Pauley will officiate. Interment will be at 10:00 am Tuesday at the Salisbury National Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home...

Mattie Kerley Dancy

Mattie Kerley Dancy

Nov 17, 2017

Mrs. Mattie Kerley Dancy, 92, passed away Friday, November 17, 2017, at her home.

A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Tuesday, November 21, 2017, at Lakeview Baptist Church. Rev. Jeff Cole will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

The family will receive friends from 12 to 12:45 pm Tuesday at Lakeview Baptist Church.

Mrs....

Joy Strawn Barbee

Joy Strawn Barbee

Nov 16, 2017

Mrs. Joy Strawn Barbee, 84, passed away Thursday, November 16, 2017, in Concord.

A memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 am Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at All Saints' Episcopal Church. The Rev. Nancy L. J. Cox will officiate.

The family will receive friends in the All Saints' Parrish Hall following the service.

Mrs. Barbee was born December 12, 1932 in...

William Dempsey Karriker

William Dempsey Karriker

Nov 12, 2017

Mr. William Dempsey Karriker, 73, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville.

A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Paul Turbedsky will officiate. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove.

The family will receive friends from 11 to...

Charles Raymond Boyles Jr.

Charles Raymond Boyles Jr.

Nov 12, 2017

Mr. Charles Raymond Boyles, Jr., 70, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017, at his home in Concord.

A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 am Friday, November 17, 2017, at Rock Grove United Methodist Church, 1050 Rock Grove Church Road, Salisbury, NC 28146. Rev. Brian M. Crady will officiate. Interment will follow at 1:00 pm at Salisbury National Cemetery with...

Monty Dewayne Freeman

Monty Dewayne Freeman

Nov 10, 2017

Mr. Monty Dewayne Freeman, 48, passed away Friday, November 10, 2017, at Carolinas HealthCare System-NorthEast in Concord after fighting a long battle with an extended illness.

A funeral service is scheduled for 6:00 pm Sunday, November 12, 2017, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Dennis Morgan will officiate. A private family graveside service is scheduled for a later date at...

Carrie Lee Tucker Walker

Carrie Lee Tucker Walker

Nov 9, 2017

Mrs. Carrie Lee Tucker Walker went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ, Thursday, November 9, 2017, at Caremoor Retirement Center in Kannapolis.

Mrs. Walker was born May 20, 1924 in Stanly County. She was a daughter of the late Millard T. Tucker and Minnie Burris Tucker. She attended Oakboro High School. After she finished school, she came from Stanly...

Bobby Frank Ballard Jr.

Bobby Frank Ballard Jr.

Nov 8, 2017

Retired Lt. Bobby "Frank" Ballard, Jr., a loving and devoted father, son, and grandfather, age 66, passed away at his home Wednesday, November 8, 2017.

A funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, November 11, 2017, at 2:00 pm at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel with honors presented by the Kannapolis Police Department Honor Guard. The Rev. Mike Hubbard will officiate.

The...

Rachel Steelman Lunsford

Rachel Steelman Lunsford

Nov 7, 2017

Mrs. Thomas Rachel Lunsford, 67, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at Carolinas HealthCare System-NorthEast in Concord.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Thursday at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel.

The family receive friends at the funeral home from 1 to 1:45 pm prior to the service Thursday.

Mrs. Lunsford was born July 16, 1950 in Roanoke Rapids, NC....

Cecile Olga Ziegler

Cecile Olga Ziegler

Nov 3, 2017

Mrs. Cecile Olga Ziegler, 87, passed away Friday, November 3, 2017, at her home.

A memorial service is scheduled for 6:00 pm Friday, November 10, 2017, at St. Martin Lutheran Church. Rev. K. Raymond Sipe will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service in the Fellowship Hall.

Mrs. Ziegler was born March 15, 1930 in Lodz, Polond. She...

Marion Jean Wilson

Marion Jean Wilson

Nov 2, 2017

Ms. Marion Jean Wilson, 78, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2017.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Wednesday, November 8, 2017, at Southside Baptist Church. Rev. Joey Morrison will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park - Harrisburg.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 1:45 pm Wednesday at Southside Baptist Church.

Ms. Wilson was born...

Robert Luther Upright

Robert Luther Upright

Nov 2, 2017

Mr. Robert Junior Upright, 51, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2017, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 am Saturday, November 4, 2017, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Jeff Upright will officiate. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove.

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

Inez Taylor Hodgens Harrington

Inez Taylor Hodgens Harrington

Oct 28, 2017

Mrs. Inez Taylor Hodgens Harrington, 96, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2017, at Caremoor Retirement Center in Kannapolis.

A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Wednesday, November 1, 2017, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. John Johnson will officiate. Interment will follow at in Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:45 pm...

George Lee Lyles Sr.

George Lee Lyles Sr.

Oct 27, 2017

Mr. George Lee Lyles, Sr., 71, went to be with his Lord on Friday, October 27th, 2017 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.

A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 am Thursday at Gateway Baptist Church, 6321 Robinson Church Road, Charlotte. Mr. Lyles will lie in state 30 minutes prior to the service. Rev. Hugh Foy will officiate. Interment will...

Julian Stapleton

Julian Stapleton

Oct 25, 2017

Mr. Julian Stapleton, 73, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2017, at Carolinas HealthCare System-NorthEast in Concord.

A funeral service is scheduled for 12:00 pm Monday, October 30, 2017, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Randy Flemming and Chaplain Rev. K. Darrell Williams will officiate. Interment with military honors will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove.

The family...