OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Kannapolis, NC

Barry Wayne Ragan

Barry Wayne Ragan

Dec 15, 2024

Mr. Barry Wayne Ragan, 65, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Atrium Health's Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4:00 pm Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Lady's Funeral Home.

Mr. Ragan was born June 10, 1959 in Rowan County. He was a son of the late Charles Eugene Ragan and Brenda Mabry...

Alexus Jordan Prast

Alexus Jordan Prast

Dec 10, 2024

Miss Alexus Jordan Prast, 27, passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2024, in Kannapolis.

No services are scheduled.

Miss Prast was born May 6, 1997 in Newport News, VA. She was a daughter of Chad Prast and Kelsa Ames. Alexus was a graduate of Jay M. Robinson High School in Concord.

In addition to her parents, Miss Prast is survived by...

Martin Julian Eubanks

Martin Julian Eubanks

Dec 8, 2024

Mr. Martin Julian Eubanks, 62, of Kannapolis passed away Sunday, December 8, 2024, at his home.

A graveside service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Friday, December 13, 2024 at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove. Rev. Robert Earnhardt will officiate.

Martin was born May 12, 1962 in Cabarrus County. He was a son of Marshall Junior Eubanks of Kannapolis...

Stanley Kermit Cox

Stanley Kermit Cox

Dec 2, 2024

Stanley Kermit Cox passed away at home December 2, 2024. He was born November 20, 1940 in Key Rock, WV to Kermit and Melissa Baldwin Cox.

Stan graduated from Catawba College in 1963 and did post graduate work at UNC. During his early career, he worked at Templon Spinning Mills and upon retirement, he was CEO of General Microcircuits, Inc....

Richard Clifton Horne

Richard Clifton Horne

Dec 1, 2024

Mr. Richard Clifton Horne, 44, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024, at his home in China Grove.

A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Gloria J. Ross and Pastor Joyce Miles will officiate. Interment will follow at Sunset Cemetery in Kannapolis.

The service will also be streamed live at...

Cynthia Elaine Varner Cauthen

Cynthia Elaine Varner Cauthen

Nov 30, 2024

Mrs. Cynthia Elaine Varner Cauthen, 63, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Atrium Health's Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Mike Roper will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 12 to 1:45 pm Wednesday at Lady's Funeral Home.

Mrs. Cauthen was...

Connie Mae Nichols Dellinger

Connie Mae Nichols Dellinger

Nov 20, 2024

Mrs. Connie Mae Nichols Dellinger, 89, passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at New Beginning Community Worship Center. Rev. Robert Earnhardt and Rev. Randy Tucker will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

The family will receive friends from...

Tommy Wayne Yost

Tommy Wayne Yost

Nov 19, 2024

Mr. Tommy Wayne Yost, 69, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at his home in Concord.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2:30 pm Sunday, November 24, 2024, at Victory Temple. Rev. Gary Posey will officiate.

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

Mr. Yost was born February 11, 1955 in Concord. He was a son...

Mary Ella Cauble Hammonds

Mary Ella Cauble Hammonds

Nov 18, 2024

Mrs. Mary Ella Hammonds, 93, born November 25, 1930, passed away Monday, November 18, 2024, at TerraBella Salisbury.

Mary Ella was a lifelong resident of Kannapolis. She was employed at Cannon Mills in the towel department where she made treasured friends. She and her friends met monthly for group lunches over the years following retirement.

Mary Ella loved music, especially...

Evelyn Ruth Byrd

Evelyn Ruth Byrd

Nov 18, 2024

Evelyn Ruth Byrd, 96, of Kannapolis, North Carolina, passed away peacefully November 18, 2024, at Autumn Care in Cornelius. She was born in Gaston County, NC to the late John Henry and Carrie Howie Byrd.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Harvey Lee, Paul Dalton and Roy Wesley Byrd; and sister, Betty Jean...

Shirley Marguerite Fink Phillips

Shirley Marguerite Fink Phillips

Nov 6, 2024

Mrs. Shirley Marguerite Fink Phillips, 89, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024, in Kannapolis.

A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Monday, November 11, 2024, at Memorial United Methodist Church. Rev. Tina Thompson and Rev. Jim Brookshire will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

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

Freda Mae Reynolds Trexler

Freda Mae Reynolds Trexler

Nov 3, 2024

Mrs. Freda Mae Reynolds Trexler, 92, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Five Oaks Manor in Concord.

Mrs. Trexler was born October 15, 1932 in Martins Ferry, OH.

Mrs. Trexler is survived by four children, Deborah Fry of Holden Beach, Thomas Ray Fry and wife Angela of Kannapolis, Leonard G. Fry and wife Patty of Faith, and Lynn Hodges...

Linda Gail Stanford Ervin

Linda Gail Stanford Ervin

Nov 1, 2024

Ms. Linda Gail Stanford Ervin, 72, passed away Friday, November 1, 2024, at The Landings of Cabarrus in Kannapolis.

The family will receive friends Sunday, November 3, 2024 from 3 to 5:00 pm at Lady's Funeral Home.

Ms. Ervin was born November 19, 1951 in Mooresville. She was a daughter of the late Cecil Stanford and Pauline Rogers Stanford.

In...

Raie Ann Jones Sartain

Raie Ann Jones Sartain

Nov 1, 2024

Mrs. Raie Ann Jones Sartain, 91, passed away Friday, November 1, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Thursday, November 7, 2024, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Lee Boone will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 12 to 1:45 pm Thursday at Lady's Funeral Home.

Mrs. Sartain was born April...

Douglas Ray Riddle

Douglas Ray Riddle

Oct 31, 2024

Mr. Douglas Ray Riddle, 73, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024, in Concord.

Mr. Riddle was born April 16, 1951 in Cabarrus County. He was a son of the late William Riddle and Beulah Ferrill Riddle.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife, Teresa Riddle.

Mr. Riddle is survived by daughter, Denise Stratton and husband...

Evelyn Viola Leazer Page

Evelyn Viola Leazer Page

Oct 26, 2024

Mrs. Evelyn Viola Leazer Page, 95, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Bethany Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Albemarle.

A funeral service is scheduled for 3:00 pm Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Mike Roper will officiate. Interment will follow at Chestnut Hill Cemetery in Salisbury.

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

Jon "Tiger" Martin

Jon "Tiger" Martin

Oct 25, 2024

Mr. Jon "Tiger" Martin, 61, passed away Friday, October 25, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

Tiger was born December 22, 1962 in Charlotte. He was the son of Betty Jean Yates Martin and the late Sam Martin. He worked as a Patient Representative at the former NorthEast Medical Center, now Atrium Health Cabarrus. Tiger collected comic books and...

Kenneth Gordon Dial

Kenneth Gordon Dial

Oct 18, 2024

Mr. Kenneth Gordon Dial, 88, passed away Friday, October 18, 2024, at his home in Atlanta.

A funeral mass is scheduled for 11:00 am Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. Interment with military honors will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 pm Monday at Lady's Funeral Home...

Brian Keith Furr

Brian Keith Furr

Oct 13, 2024

Mr. Brian Keith Furr, 54, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024, at his home in Kannapolis.

Brian was born April 18, 1970 in Concord. He was a son of Linda Kay Brafford Furr of Kannapolis and the late Donald Ray "Buddy" Furr.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Scott Furr; and daughter, Tory...

Chris Carvel Leebrick

Chris Carvel Leebrick

Oct 12, 2024

Mr. Chris Carvel Leebrick, 70, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mr. Leebrick was born June 12, 1954 in Concord. He was a son of the late Thomas Ray Leebrick and Virgie Blackwelder Leebrick. Chris was of the Baptist faith. He and Pat both...