OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in Kannapolis, NC
Rachel Mae Bayne
Dec 27, 2015
Mrs. Rachel Mae Stegall Bayne, 95, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2015, at Big Elm Nursing Center in Kannapolis.
A funeral service is scheduled for 12:00 pm, Thursday, December 31, 2015 at Lady’s Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Phil Goble will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 to 11:45 am...
Fred Grady Church
Dec 26, 2015
Mr. Fred Grady Church, 67, died Saturday, December 26, 2015, at Tucker Hospice House after many hospitalizations in the past three years, but living with a diagnosis of lymphoma since 2003. The song by Tim McGraw, "Live Like You Were Dyin" never rang more true than watching Fred live each day to its fullest. He took great joy in worshiping...
Betty Davis
Dec 26, 2015
Betty Eldridge Davis, born April 6, 1933 departed this temporary life on earth December 26, 2015 for her eternal life in heaven. She was born in Douglas, Ga. She graduated Boston High School in 1950. She spent her days on earth doing what she loved best; caring for and loving her family. Her life could best be characterized as one...
Vaudrey Belford Mesimer
Dec 25, 2015
Mr. Vaudrey Belford Mesimer, 92, passed away Friday, December 25, 2015, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
A funeral service is scheduled for 2:30 pm Monday, December 28, 2015, at Bethpage Presbyterian Church. Rev. Ellen Campbell Gardner will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2:15 pm Monday at Bethpage Presbyterian...
Linnet Esther Yohman
Dec 25, 2015
Ms. Linnet Esther Lamb Yohman, 58, passed away Friday, December 25, 2015, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Ms. Yohman was born September 21, 1957 in Dade County, FL. She was the daughter of the late Leland Lamb and Lois Dye Lamb. She worked as an insurance adjuster.
Ms. Yohman is survived by daughter, Jessica Hardin of Blacksburg, SC; two...
Sherry Renee Alexander
Dec 24, 2015
Sherry Renee Lemly Alexander, a loving, good hearted person, 59, passed away Thursday, December 24, 2015, at her residence.
A memorial service is scheduled for 4:00 pm Wednesday, December 30, 2015, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Mike Roper will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 3:00 pm – 3:45 pm Wednesday at Lady's Funeral Home.
Mrs. Alexander was...
William Grant Tarlton
Dec 22, 2015
Mr. William Grant "Bill" Tarlton, 87, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2015, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
A funeral service is scheduled for 3:00 pm Sunday, December 27, 2015, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Tom Cabaniss will officiate. Entombrment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park Mausoleum in Kannapolis.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2:45 pm...
Nancy Carol Wike
Dec 22, 2015
Mrs. Nancy Carol Mullis Wike, 76, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2015, at her residence.
A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 am Saturday, December 26, 2015, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Robert D. Howard will officiate. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove.
The family will receive friends from 9:30 to 10:45 am Saturday...
Mary Elizabeth Springs
Dec 21, 2015
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Thomas Springs, 70, passed away Monday, December 21, 2015, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
A memorial service is scheduled for 11:00 am Wednesday, December 30, 2015, at All Saints Episcopal Church, 525 Lake Concord Road, Concord. The Rev. Tricia de Beer will officiate. Interment will follow the visitation at 2:15 pm at Elmwood Cemetery in Section...
James Lemuel Staton
Dec 20, 2015
Mr. James L. "Jim" Staton, 88, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2015, at the Lutheran Home at Trinity Oaks in Salisbury.
A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Wednesday, December 23, 2015, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Landis. Rev. Dr. Jarrod Lanning will officiate. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove.
The family will receive friends...
Ruth Elizabeth Abernathy
Dec 17, 2015
Mrs. Ruth Elizabeth Allison Abernathy, 94, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2015, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 am Wednesday, December 23, 2015, at Concord Bible Church. Pastor Tom Sandquist will officiate. The body will lie in-state at the church from 10:30 am - 11:00 am. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park...
Idelle Short
Dec 12, 2015
Mrs. Idelle Bennett Short entered eternal life with God on Saturday, December 12.
She was the daughter of Julian and Ada Williams Bennett and was raised in their large farm family in Madison County, Georgia. Idelle married Harrison Short and moved to Kannapolis in 1945 after her husband was discharged from the US Army. When Harrison died in 1972, Idelle...
Phyllis Ann Winecoff
Dec 11, 2015
Mrs. Phyllis Ann Jacobs Winecoff, 76, passed away Friday, December 11, 2015, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury.
A memorial service is scheduled for 3:00 pm Sunday, January 3, 2016, at Salem Lutheran Church. Rev. Marty Ramey will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm Sunday at Salem Lutheran Church.
Mrs. Winecoff was...
David Matthew Piatt
Dec 8, 2015
Dateline: Kannapolis, NC Name for Heading: Mr. David Matthew Piatt
Mr. David Matthew Piatt, 67, went to be with the Lord after a fight with cancer Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
A memorial service is scheduled for 4:00 pm Saturday, December 12, 2015, at Lady’s Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Steve Ayers will officiate.
The family...
Oscar Edward Henderson
Dec 2, 2015
Mr. Oscar Edward "Edd" Henderson, 92, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at Dogwood Forest in Alpharetta, GA.
A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Saturday, December 5, 2015, at Bethpage United Methodist Church. Rev. Mark Portis will officiate. Interment with military honors will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 12 to 1:30 pm...
Alice Nell Bost
Dec 2, 2015
Mrs. Alice Nell “Granny” Karriker Bost, 85, entered the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, surrounded by her loving family at her residence.
A funeral service is scheduled for 3:30 pm Sunday, December 6, 2015, at Concordia Lutheran Church. Rev. Ken Reed and Rev. Larry Bost will officiate. Interment will follow at Concordia Lutheran Church Cemetery in China...
Dianna Marie Valente
Dec 2, 2015
Ms. Dianna M. Howard-Valente, 47, a resident of Kannapolis, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury with family and friends by her side, after a brief battle with cancer.
A funeral service is scheduled for 7:00 pm Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Mike Roper will officiate.
The family...
Hilda Pittman
Dec 1, 2015
Ms. Hilda Shirley Pittman, 77, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer Tuesday, December 1, 2015, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
A celebration of life service is scheduled for 3:00 pm Friday, December 4, 2015, at Concord First Assembly at the Village, Suite 5, 280 Concord Parkway South, Concord, NC 28027. Pastor Kevin Whidden and Dr. Greg Sloop...
Mary Catherine Hill
Nov 29, 2015
Miss Mary Catherine "Cathy" Hill, 53, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2015, at her residence.
Miss Hill was born July 20, 1962 in Stanly, NC. She was the daughter of Charles Joel Hill, Sr. and JoAnn Cline Henderson. She worked for Cannon Mills as a purchasing agent.
Miss Hill, in addition to her parents, is survived by brother, Charles “Chuck”...
Kevin Lee Kiser
Nov 26, 2015
Mr. Kevin Lee Kiser, 51, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2015, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
A funeral service is scheduled for 3:00 pm Sunday, November 29, 2015, at Holy Covenant United Church of Christ. Rev. Dr. Nancy Allison will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm Sunday at Holy Covenant United Church of...


