OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in Kannapolis, NC
Jean Mills Smith Davis
Jan 6, 2025
On January 6th, 2025, Jean Smith Davis shook loose her mortal coil and flew off on her next adventure.
Born Mary Jean Mills in March 1934, to Andrew J. Mills and Mary Elizabeth Upright Mills of Landis, NC. Jean was educated in the Rowan County Schools and graduated from Landis High School, Class of 1952. Jean married her husband of...
April Lynn Horne Freeze
Jan 3, 2025
Mrs. April Lynn Horne Freeze, 66, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.
A graveside service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Carolina Memorial Park. Pastor Mike Roper will officiate. Interment will follow.
The family will receive friends from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm Tuesday at Lady's Funeral Home.
Mrs. Freeze...
Laura Lou Edwards Childress
Dec 31, 2024
Laura Lou Edwards Childress, 82, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.
Laura was born November 29, 1942 in Cabarrus County. She was the daughter of the late George Wilson Edwards and Jewell Price Edwards. She retired from the NC Housing Authority where she worked as a Supervisor. She was also involved with the Kannapolis...
Cassandra "Sandy" Leigh Thompson Weaver
Dec 28, 2024
Mrs. Cassandra "Sandy" Leigh Thompson Weaver, 77, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.
A memorial service is scheduled for 3:00 pm Monday, December 30, 2024, at First Methodist Church in China Grove. Rev. William Van Weiren III will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm Monday at First Methodist...
Evelyn Doris Martin Foil
Dec 24, 2024
Mrs. Evelyn Doris Martin Foil, 89, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.
A funeral service is scheduled for 12:30 pm Monday, December 30, 2024, at Memorial Baptist Church. Rev. Jason Barber will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 am to 12:15 pm Monday...
Angelo Vasilios Markantonakis
Dec 24, 2024
With heavy hearts, we share the unexpected passing of Angelo Vasilios Markantonakis, who left this world on Christmas Eve, just four days after celebrating his 26th birthday. Though his time with us was far too short, Angelo’s life was brimming with love, laughter, and the joy he brought to everyone he knew.
Angelo had an undeniable charm from a young...
Janeva Ann Dover Sides
Dec 22, 2024
Mrs. Janeva "Jan" Ann Dover Sides, 81, passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024, at her home in Concord.
A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 am Monday, December 30, 2024, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. James Strickland will officiate. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 10:45...
Jeffrey Scott Deaton
Dec 21, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mr Jeffrey Scott Deaton, 61, he passed away quietly with his family at his side at his home in Salisbury.
A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Michael Waters will officiate. Interment will be held at a later...
Khamphi Thongrivong
Dec 17, 2024
Mrs. Khamphi Thongrivong, 66, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.
A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel.
Khamphi was born April 5, 1958 in Laos. She was a daughter of the late Bay Inthasone and Ning Inthasone. She worked for Pactiv Evergreen in Mooresville...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...


