OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Kannapolis, NC

George Arthur Blackmore Jr.

George Arthur Blackmore Jr.

May 19, 2025

Rev. George Arthur Blackmore, Jr., 69, passed away peacefully in his sleep early Monday morning, May 19, 2025, at his home in Hays, NC. It was sudden, unexpected, and a shock to his entire family. He simply fell asleep and woke up in his Father’s arms. The family he loved so much is left behind to grieve this loss. He...

Jimmy Dwayne Shehorn

Jimmy Dwayne Shehorn

Apr 26, 2025

Mr. Jimmy Dwayne Shehorn, 57, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025.

A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Alan Goodnight will officiate. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 am to 12:45 pm Saturday at Lady's Funeral Home.

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William "Bill" Henry Coughlin

William "Bill" Henry Coughlin

Apr 26, 2025

Rev. William “Bill” Henry Coughlin, 85, died in Christ on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House surrounded by his family.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 am to 12:15 pm at Lady’s Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The funeral service is scheduled for 12:30 pm at Lady’s Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Kevin Whidden will officiate....

Frank "Bud" John Ramsey

Frank "Bud" John Ramsey

Apr 23, 2025

Mr. Frank John "Bud" Ramsey, 74, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

A memorial service is scheduled for 11:00 am Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Lady's Funeral Home. Rev. Evan Sieges will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 10 to 10:45 am Saturday at Lady's Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may...

Sherry Jean Bennick Benfield

Sherry Jean Bennick Benfield

Apr 15, 2025

Mrs. Sherry Jean Bennick Benfield, 71, passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Friday, April 18, 2025, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Dean Hunter and Rev. George Terpenning will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

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

Bounthong Keomuongchanh

Bounthong Keomuongchanh

Apr 14, 2025

Mrs. Bounthong Keomuongchanh, 83, passed away Monday, April 14, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. The family will also receive friends from 6 to 8:00 pm Friday at Lady's Funeral Home.

Bounthong was born May 7, 1941 in Laos. She was a...

Kelly Ann Mccommons May

Kelly Ann Mccommons May

Apr 12, 2025

Mrs. Kelly Ann McCommons May, 64, passed away Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

A memorial service is scheduled for 3:00 pm Friday, April 18, 2025, at First Baptist Church of Kannapolis. Dr. Tom Cabaniss will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service in the Fellowship Hall.

Kelly was born February 14, 1961 in...

Sueko Kawasaki Hardin

Sueko Kawasaki Hardin

Apr 9, 2025

Mrs. Sueko Kawasaki Hardin, 90, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington after a brief illness.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Lady's Funeral Home.

Sueko was born December 25, 1934 in Nagasaki, Japan. She was a daughter of the late Manjiro and Hisa...

Patricia Ann Lowery Yates

Patricia Ann Lowery Yates

Apr 8, 2025

Mrs. Patricia Ann Lowery Yates, age 66, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at her home in Salisbury.

A memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 am Monday, April 14, 2025, in Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Randy Simmons will officiate.

Patricia was born October 26, 1958 in Derby, CT. She was a daughter of the late William Leroy Lowery and...

Sergio Dali Mendoza Acevedo

Sergio Dali Mendoza Acevedo

Mar 24, 2025

Mr. Sergio Dali Mendoza Acevedo, 22, passed away Monday, March 24, 2025, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

A funeral service is scheduled for 12:00 pm Monday, March 31, 2025, at St. Joseph's 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...

Ora Belle Mitchell Hildreth

Ora Belle Mitchell Hildreth

Mar 24, 2025

Mrs. Ora Belle Mitchell Hildreth, 94, of Kannapolis, passed away Monday, March 24, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord after a sudden illness. She was surrounded by her granddaughters.

A graveside service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Thursday, March 27, 2025, at West Lawn Memorial Park. Pastor Billy Beaver will officiate.

She was the wife of the late Floyd...

Bettie Jolene Castor Overcash

Bettie Jolene Castor Overcash

Mar 19, 2025

Mrs. Bettie Jolene Castor Overcash, 95, passed away Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Caremoor Retirement Center in Kannapolis.

Mrs. Overcash was born August 11, 1929 in Cabarrus County. She was a daughter of the late Joe Ray Castor and Esther Mae Lowder Castor. She was a member of Kimball Memorial Lutheran Church.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

James Lee Baker Jr.

James Lee Baker Jr.

Mar 17, 2025

Mr. James Lee Baker, Jr., 81, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

A private family graveside service will be held at a later date.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 3:00 pm Friday, March 21, 2025 at Lady's Funeral Home.

Mr. Baker was born February 15, 1944 in Cabarrus County. He was...

Kathy Jean Fink Garcia

Kathy Jean Fink Garcia

Mar 16, 2025

Ms. Kathy Jean Fink Garcia, 72, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 3:26 pm, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord surrounded by her family.

Ms. Garcia was born February 18, 1953 in Concord. She was a daughter of the late Billy Ray Fink and Hazel Hardy Fink. Kathy worked in the sheet department of Cannon Mills for many years....

Allie John Bachle

Allie John Bachle

Mar 10, 2025

Mr. Allie John Bachle, 76, passed away Monday, March 10, 2025, at his home in Kannapolis.

Allie was born November 21, 1948 in Great Lakes, IL. He was a son of the late Edwin Bachle and Sally Powell Bachle. He retired from Home Depot where he worked as a Kitchen and Bath Designer. He was an avid outdoorsman.

Allie is...

Bennie William Rainwater Jr.

Bennie William Rainwater Jr.

Mar 7, 2025

Mr. Bennie William Rainwater, Jr., 78, passed away Friday, March 7, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Thursday, March 20, 2025, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Andrea Curtis will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 1:45 pm Thursday at Lady's Funeral Home.

Mr. Rainwater was born...

Blenda Nesbitt Boger

Blenda Nesbitt Boger

Mar 5, 2025

Mrs. Blenda Nesbitt Boger, 87, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Hospice of Union County in Monroe.

A graveside service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Carolina Memorial Park. Rev. Steve Leigh will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

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

Frances Laura Spry Setzer

Frances Laura Spry Setzer

Feb 24, 2025

Ms. Frances Laura Spry Setzer, 93, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025, at Trinity Place in Albemarle.

A funeral service is scheduled for 2:30 pm Friday, February 28, 2025, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Tim Lowery will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 2:15 pm Friday at...

James Randy Gulledge

James Randy Gulledge

Feb 23, 2025

Mr. James Randy Gulledge, 75, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

A graveside service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at West Lawn Memorial Park. Rev. Brandon Bridges will officiate. Interment will follow.

Mr. Gulledge was born April 30, 1949 in Chesterfield, SC. He was a son of the late James...

Jesse Walter Overcash Jr.

Jesse Walter Overcash Jr.

Feb 21, 2025

Jesse Walter Overcash, Jr. "Buddy" was born September 28, 1958 (66) to the late Rev. Jesse Overcash, Sr. and Nancy Sweatt Overcash.

Entered his eternal home on February 21, 2025.

His maternal grandparents were the late Charlie and Mabel Sweatt of Kannapolis, his paternal grandparents were the late Clyde and Nesbitt Overcash of Concord. Also a great grandson, Amantae Phifer...