OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in Kannapolis, NC
Sandra Clark Stanwick
Aug 23, 2024
Sandra Clark Stanwick, 60, of Kannapolis, passed away at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center on Friday, August 23, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born May 21, 1964, she was originally from Cross, SC, and graduated from Cross High School Class of 1982.
She began her career as a hairdresser. Then became a medical billing specialist. She was employed...
Jesse Overcash Sr.
Aug 23, 2024
Rev. Jesse Overcash, Sr., 84 years old, of Kannapolis. He was born December 20th 1939. He entered into his eternal life August 23rd 2024.
A memorial service is scheduled for 4:00 pm Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel.
He was preceded by his wife, Nancy Overcash, as well as their daughter Priscilla Overcash, and his great great...
Norma J. Maynard
Aug 21, 2024
Norma J. Maynard, 91, passed away on August 21, 2024. Norma was born on July 28, 1933, to Samuel & Florence McConkey in Storm Lake, IA. Norma attended school in Storm Lake, graduating in the class of 1950. After graduation, she went to Minnesota Bible College in Minneapolis, where she met her beloved husband, Norman Maynard. They were married in...
Jean Sweatt Sherill
Aug 21, 2024
Ms. Jean Sweatt Sherrill, 76, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus.
Jean was preceded in death by her father, Lewis Sweatt, her mother, Dorothy Cook Sweatt, her sister, Carol Sweatt Lewis, and her niece, Tara Jeanette Lewis.
She was a graduate of A.L. Brown High School, Class of 1966.
Jean began her insurance career immediately after...
Earl Wayne Burnett Sr.
Aug 19, 2024
Mr. Earl Wayne Burnett, Sr., 82, passed away at 10:40 pm Monday, August 19, 2024, in Kannapolis.
Mr. Burnett was born September 15, 1941 in Cabarrus County. He was a son of the late Murry Lee Burnett and Ruth Caroline Furr Burnett. He was an avid pool player. Earl was a former race car driver at the old Concord Speedway....
Charles Elton Scott
Aug 18, 2024
Mr. Charles Elton Scott, 82, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2024, in Kannapolis.
A funeral service is scheduled for 6:00 pm Friday, August 23, 2024, at Central Baptist Church. Rev. Dean Hunter will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 5 to 5:45 pm Friday at Central Baptist Church.
Mr. Scott was born December 18, 1941 in Ithaca, NY. He...
Iris Harrington Efird
Aug 17, 2024
Iris Harrington Efird departed her earthly home for her heavenly one on August 17, 2024, just one day after her 94th birthday. She was born on August 16, 1930, the second child of Claude and Lena Harrington, both pioneer mill workers in the newly formed town of Kannapolis. Throughout her life, she would refer to the simple lessons she learned...
Bonnie June Williams Lentz
Aug 14, 2024
Bonnie June Williams Lentz, 77, passed away peacefully in her sleep Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at her home in China Grove.
A memorial service is scheduled for 4:00 pm Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at Dayspring Community Church. Rev. Gerry Steedley will officiate.
She was born March 6, 1947 in Washington, DC. She was the daughter of the late Bobby Ray...
Lawrence Nelson Cline
Aug 13, 2024
Mr. Lawrence Nelson Cline, 95, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at his home in Kannapolis.
A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 am Friday, August 16, 2024, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Jeff Cole will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 am to 10:45 am Friday at...
Laval Lambert Robinson
Aug 13, 2024
Laval Lambert Robinson passed away peacefully at her home in Salisbury on Tuesday, August 13, 2024. She was 98. The former Laval Frances Lambert was born October 17, 1925, in Rowan County, to Jesse Palmer (J.P.) Lambert and Vannie Link Lambert. Young Miss Lambert graduated from J.W. Cannon High School, with the class of 1944, where she participated in student...
Josephine Goodale Adams
Aug 11, 2024
Mrs. Josephine Goodale Adams, 98, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Trinity Oaks in Salisbury.
A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Jeff Cole will officiate. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove.
The family will receive friends from 12 to 12:45 pm Thursday...
Clyde "Junior" Butler Adams Jr.
Aug 6, 2024
Mr. Clyde Butler "Junior" Adams, Jr., 81, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at his home in Mooresville.
A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Friendship Freewill Baptist Church. Rev. George Morris will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.
The family will receive friends from 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm...
José Rubén Fausto Lizaola
Aug 4, 2024
Mr. José Rubén Fausto Lizaola, 74, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.
A memorial service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Friday, August 9, 2024, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Fr. Oscar Rojas C.Ss.R will officiate. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am to 12:45 pm Friday at Lady's Funeral Home.
José was born...
Dixie Ann Basinger
Jul 27, 2024
Miss Dixie Ann Basinger, 52, passed away surrounded by family Saturday, July 27, 2024, in Lexington.
A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Jerry Snipes will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 1:45 pm Saturday at Lady's Funeral Home.
Miss Basinger was born October 18, 1971...
Billy Fillmore Deaver Jr.
Jul 26, 2024
Billy Fillmore Deaver Jr., who was born on October 27, 1946, peacefully transitioned into the kingdom of Heaven on July 26, 2024. Bill was a prominent figure in his community, renowned for his unwavering commitment to his profession as an educator and assistant principal in Rowan County. He imparted knowledge at China Grove Middle School and later served as an...
Frances Threadgill Roberson
Jul 25, 2024
Mary Frances Roberson, a beloved resident of Landis, North Carolina, passed away on July 25, 2024, at the age of 86 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis. She was born on December 16, 1937, to her parents, Robert E. and Mary L. Threadgill of Kannapolis. Frances was a dedicated wife to her husband, Carl Eugene Roberson, for 47 years. Together,...
Christine Alease Robinson Donahue
Jul 21, 2024
Mrs. Christine Alease Robinson Donahue, 92, went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehab Center in Salisbury.
A funeral service is scheduled for 1:30 pm Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Lakewood Baptist Church. Rev. Steve Leigh will officiate. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum in China Grove.
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Christopher Michael Bowles
Jul 17, 2024
Mr. Christopher Michael Bowles, 52, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024, in China Grove.
A memorial service is scheduled for 3:00 pm Friday, August 9, 2024, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Lee Boone will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 2:45 pm Friday at Lady's Funeral Home.
Mr. Bowles was born December 19, 1971 in Concord....
Louis "Pete" Valligny
Jul 14, 2024
Louis P. “Pete” Valligny, 87, of Kannapolis, NC passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
He was born in Nyack, NY on February 1, 1937. He was the son to the late Bernard Valligny and Anna Cooper Valligny.
Pete graduated from Nyack High School and studied Engineering at Rensselaer Polytech Institute in Troy, NY. The...
Robert Dale Starnes
Jul 10, 2024
Mr. Robert Dale Starnes, 78, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.
A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 am Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Brad Hargett will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.
The family will receive friends from 10 to 10:45 am Saturday at...