OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in Kannapolis, NC
Arvin Dale Wiser
Sep 12, 2014
Mr. Arvin Dale Wiser, 76, a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away Friday, September 12, 2014, at his residence.
A private family memorial service will take place at a later date.
Mr. Wiser was born December 5, 1937 in Russellville, MO. He was the son of the late Virgil Arvin Wiser and Dorothy Pauline Sousley Wiser. He...
Dorothy Mae Baker
Sep 9, 2014
Dorothy Mae Witherspoon Baker, 85, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2014, at Big Elm Retirement Center in Kannapolis. A graveside service is scheduled for 11:00 am Friday, September 12, 2014, at Carolina Memorial Park. Chaplain John Curran will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:00 pm Thursday at Lady’s Funeral Home. Mrs. Baker was born February 22,...
Edward Jackson Ballard
Sep 8, 2014
Mr. Edward Jackson "Jack" Ballard, 84, passed away Monday, September 8, 2014, at W. G. Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:00 pm Wednesday at Lady's Funeral Home. Burial with military honors will be at 11:00 am Thursday at the Salisbury National Cemetery.
Mr. Ballard was born July 26, 1930 in Gaston...
Jerry Dixon Woods
Sep 7, 2014
Mr. Jerry Dixon Woods, 76, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2014, at CMC-NorthEast in Concord.
A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Thursday, September 11, 2014, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Jimmy Barnhill will officiate. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 1:30 pm Thursday at...
Marlené Cain
Sep 3, 2014
Marlené Baker Cain of Kannapolis, ascended from this earth and went Special Delivery and wrapped in Love to Live with her Lord Jesus Christ in His Heavenly Kingdom on Wednesday, September 3, 2014, at the Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
She was born in Cabarrus County. She was preceded in ascension by her father, Maurice Glenn Baker and her mother,...
Marty Lee Allen
Sep 1, 2014
Marty Lee Allen, 55, passed away Monday, September 1, 2014, at Carolinas Medical Center-NorthEast.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm Thursday, September 4, 2014, at Bethpage United Methodist Church. Rev. Duane Melton and Rev. Marc Portis will officiate. Entombment will follow at Bethpage United Methodist Church Columbarium.
The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 3:00 pm...
James Phillip Efird
Aug 31, 2014
Mr. James “Phil” Phillip Efird, 70, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, August 31, 2014 at Big Elm Nursing and Retirement Center.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, September 4, 2014, at Carolina Memorial Park. Rev. Charles M. Efird will officiate.
Mr. Efird was born on May 29, 1944 in Cabarrus County a son of...
William Ray Elliott
Aug 29, 2014
William R. Elliott went to be with the Lord as he passed into eternal life, surrounded by his loving family, on Friday, August 29, 2014 in Kannapolis, NC.
Bill was born in Elizabethton, TN on February 21, 1933 then later raised in Conklin, NY with his parents and three siblings. It was during his senior year at Binghamton North High...
Kelly Scott Daniels
Aug 20, 2014
Kelly Scott Daniels, 49, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2014.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, August 30, 2014, at the West Lawn Mausoleum Chapel. Pastor Robert Earnhardt will officiate. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park.
Kelly was born on March 14, 1965 in Rowan County. He had a love for music. Kelly could...
Margaret Alia Brown
Aug 20, 2014
Mrs. Margaret Alia Smith Brown, 86, passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2014, at Hendersonville Health and Rehabilitation in Flatrock.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, August 23, 2014, at Carolina Memorial Park. Rev. Mike Smith will officiate.
Mrs. Brown was born on January 21, 1928 in Rockingham. She was a daughter of the late John B....
Claude Franklin Elwood
Aug 19, 2014
Mr. Claude Franklin Elwood, 90, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2014, at Tucker Hospice House.
A funeral service will be held at 2:30 pm Saturday, August 23, 2014, at Lady’s Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Gene Edwards will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 12 to 2:00 pm prior to the service at...
Carl Alexander Measmer
Aug 18, 2014
Mr. Carl Alexander Measmer, 79, went to be with his heavenly Father on Monday, August 18, 2014, at his home.
A memorial service with military honors will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, August 21, 2014, at Lady’s Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Steve Ayers will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:45 pm Thursday prior to the...
Catherine Freeze
Aug 11, 2014
Mrs. Catherine Brown Freeze, 92, went to be with her Lord on Monday, August 11, 2014, in her home at Trinity Oaks Retirement Community in Salisbury. She was attended during her brief illness by Rowan Hospice and Palliative Care and the Trinity Oaks Assisted Living unit.
A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, August 16,...
George King Litaker
Aug 9, 2014
Mr. George King Litaker, 81, passed away Saturday, August 09, 2014, at his home.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm Tuesday, August 12, 2014, at Lady’s Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Leon Hawks will officiate. Interment will follow at the Kannapolis Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 12 to 1:00 pm prior to the service at Lady’s...
Haskel Franklin Childers
Aug 6, 2014
Mr. Haskel Franklin Childers, 83, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2014, at his home.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm Saturday, August 9, 2014, at Lady’s Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Duane Melton and Rev. Alan Thompson will officiate. Interment will follow at Bethpage United Methodist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2:45 pm...
Gregory Brent Johnson
Aug 5, 2014
Gregory “Greg” Brent Johnson, 36, passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2014, at Carolinas Medical Center-NorthEast.
A memorial service will be held at the home at a later date.
Greg was born on December 31, 1977 in Cabarrus County. He was the son of Dennis Eugene Johnson and the late Patricia Ann Alexander Johnson. He worked for Johnson Roofing and Construction.
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Robert James Cronin
Aug 5, 2014
Robert “Bob” James Cronin went home to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Tuesday, August 5, 2014.
Bob’s greatest inspiration was his love of his family. He was a faithful husband and father. He was a humble man who walked in integrity and honor. He loved and served the Lord with all his heart. His life reflected...
Frank Daniel Walters
Aug 2, 2014
Mr. Frank Daniel Walters, 76, passed away Saturday, August 2, 2014, at Tucker Hospice House.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm Monday, August 11, 2014, at Carolina Memorial Park. Rev. Richard Chabala will officiate.
Mr. Walters was born on April 13, 1938 in Cabarrus County. He was a son of the late Lee Roy Walters and Johnsie...
Alexander Miles Dotson
Aug 1, 2014
Alexander “Alex” Miles Dotson, 21, passed away Friday, August 1, 2014, in Germantown, OH.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm Thursday, August 7, 2014, at Lady’s Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Ralph Hager will officiate. Interment will follow at West Concord Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:45 pm Thursday prior to the service at...
Fred Austin Lambert
Jul 30, 2014
Mr. Fred Austin Lambert, 79, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2014, at the Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, August 2, 2014, at Charity Baptist Church. Rev. Leonard Lindsey, Dr. R.J. Hammond and Rev. Ron Bushey will officiate. Mr. Lambert will lie in state from 1:30 to 2:00 pm...