OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Kannapolis, NC

Oscar Lee Overcash

Oscar Lee Overcash

Aug 27, 2016

Oscar L. Overcash, Sr., 94, of Kannapolis, slipped peacefully away to be with the Lord after months of declining health on August 27, 2016, at Morningside of Concord.

He was born April 29, 1922, the son of the late Lester Overcash and Estelle Overcash Tilley. He had a magnetic and charming personality with a sense of humor and laugh that...

Ora Gryder

Ora Gryder

Aug 27, 2016

Mrs. Ora Hatley Gryder, 91, passed away Saturday, August 27, 2016, at Five Oaks Manor in Concord.

A funeral service is scheduled for 2:30 pm Tuesday, August 30, 2016, at Lady’s Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Pete Overcash will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

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

David Barry Ritchie

David Barry Ritchie

Aug 24, 2016

Mr. David Barry Ritchie, 72, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016, at Carolinas Healthcare System - NorthEast in Concord.

A funeral service was held at 2:00 pm Saturday, August 27, 2016, at Crosspointe Baptist Church. Rev. Leon Hawks officiated.

Mr. Ritchie was born October 25, 1943 in Cabarrus County, NC. He was the son of the late Martin Leonard Ritchie...

Mary Ann Allen

Mary Ann Allen

Aug 19, 2016

Mary Ann Brooks Coe Hill Allen, 100, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2016, in her home.

Mary Ann was born in Surry County to the late Tyre Brooks and Maudie Jennings Brooks on August 21, 1915. Mary Ann worked at Cannon Mills and as a cook for many, many years.

Mary Ann was preceded in death by her three...

Virginia Crider

Virginia Crider

Aug 15, 2016

Mrs. Virginia Moose Crider, 76, passed away Monday, August 15, 2016, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

A graveside service is scheduled for 10:00 am Thursday, August 18, 2016, at Salisbury National Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:00 pm Wednesday at Lady's Funeral Home.

Mrs. Crider was born September 21, 1939 in Concord. She was a...

James Keith Lee

James Keith Lee

Aug 15, 2016

Mr. James Keith Lee, a loving husband, father and grandfather passed away Monday, August 15, 2016, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

A memorial service for Mr. Lee is scheduled for 3:30 pm Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Bethpage United Methodist Church. Rev. Marc Portis and Rev. Duane Melton will officiate. Entombment will follow in the church cemetery.

The family...

Danny Franklin Powell

Danny Franklin Powell

Aug 14, 2016

Mr. Danny Franklin Powell, 68, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016, at his residence in Salisbury, NC.

The family will receive friends from 6-8:00 pm Friday, August 19, 2016, at Lady’s Funeral Home.

He will always be remembered as a loving husband, a wonderful father and the best grandfather a child could ask for. Mr. Powell was born January 29,...

Barbara Ellen Burgess

Barbara Ellen Burgess

Aug 14, 2016

Mrs. Barbara Ellen Clay Burgess, 62, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016, at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury.

A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 am Saturday, August 20, 2016, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Mike Roper will officiate. Interment will follow at Misenheimer Family Cemetery in Concord.

The family will receive friends from 9:30 am -...

Ronald Keith Marlin

Ronald Keith Marlin

Aug 14, 2016

Mr. Ronald Keith Marlin, 60, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

A funeral service is scheduled for 12 noon Wednesday, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Fredrick Guy and Liz Fisher will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends at 11:00 am until 11:45 prior to the service.

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Linda Marie Mowry

Linda Marie Mowry

Aug 13, 2016

Mrs. Linda Marie Penton Mowry, 67, passed away Saturday, August 13, 2016, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mrs. Mowry was born September 3, 1948 in Tuscon, AZ. She was the daughter of the late James Penton and Louise Elizabeth Justice Penton. Linda was of the Catholic faith. She enjoyed...

Barbara Joann Steen

Barbara Joann Steen

Aug 8, 2016

Mrs. Barbara Joann Blaine Steen, 82, passed away Monday, August 8, 2016, at her residence.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Saturday, August 13, 2016, at The Amity House at Lady's Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends following the service Saturday at The Amity House.

Mrs. Steen was born July 31, 1934 in Sunbury, PA. She was...

Jorge Luis Hernandez

Jorge Luis Hernandez

Aug 6, 2016

Mr. Jorge Luis Hernandez, 46, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2016, in Charlotte.

A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Saturday, August 13, 2016, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel.

The family will receive friends following the service.

Mr. Hernandez was born May 22, 1970 in Fairfield County, CT. He was the son of Jose Hernandez and Olga Colon Hernandez.

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David Sherrill

David Sherrill

Aug 4, 2016

Mr. David Sherrill, 26, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2016, at his home.

David was born May 7, 1990 in Cabarrus County. He was the son of Mike and Danni Sherrill, of the home. David was a 2008 graduate of South Rowan High School. David, without question, loved and adored his beautiful daughter, “KK”. He was a passionate, loving father...

Cathy Johnston

Cathy Johnston

Aug 1, 2016

Mrs. Cathy McCombs Johnston, 71, passed away Monday, August 1, 2016, at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte.

A celebration of life service is scheduled for 2:30 pm Saturday, August 6, 2016, at Concordia Lutheran Church. Rev. Ken Reed and Rev. Dr. Larry Bost will officiate. Interment will follow at Concordia Lutheran Church Cemetery in China Grove.

The family...

Larry Michael Brewer

Larry Michael Brewer

Jul 31, 2016

Mr. Larry Michael Brewer, 66, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2016, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

A memorial service is scheduled for 2:30 pm Sunday, August 7, 2016, at Shiloh United Methodist Church, 4149 Odell School Road, Concord, NC 28027.

The family will receive friends following the service in the fellowship hall at the church.

Mr. Brewer was born...

Evelyn O'Brien

Evelyn O'Brien

Jul 28, 2016

Mrs. Evelyn Hill O'Brien, 76, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016, at Caremoor Retirement Center in Kannapolis.

Mrs. O'Brien was born December 8, 1939 and grew up in Marshville, NC. She was the daughter of the late Clayton Allen Hill and Viola Preslar Hill. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Patrick O’Brien, a...

Gary Gluyas Sherrill

Gary Gluyas Sherrill

Jul 28, 2016

Mr. Gary Gluyas Sherrill, 81, passed away Thursday, July 28, 2016, at his residence, surrounded by family.

A memorial service is scheduled for 11:00 am Saturday, July 30, 2016, at Lady’s Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Chuck Halipilias will officiate.

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

Mr. Sherrill was born September 21,...

Robert Carlton Wilhite

Robert Carlton Wilhite

Jul 27, 2016

Mr. Robert Carlton Wilhite, 77, passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury.

A funeral service is scheduled for 12:00 pm Friday, July 29, 2016, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Sy Ponds and Rev. Jason Brown will officiate. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove.

The family will receive...

Aylene Rary

Aylene Rary

Jul 25, 2016

Mrs. Aylene Reynolds Rary, 86, passed away Monday, July 25, 2016, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 am Thursday, July 28, 2016, at Franklin Heights Baptist Church. Rev. Joe Smith will officiate. Interment will follow at Gilwood Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Concord.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 am - 10:45 am...

Willis Edward Kerley

Willis Edward Kerley

Jul 24, 2016

Mr. Willis Edward Kerley, 94, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016, at Salisbury VA Hospital Hospice.

A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Wednesday, July 27, 2016, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Mike Roper will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm Wednesday at...