OBITUARIES
Local Obituaries for Families in Kannapolis, NC
Gwyneira Lloyd Hoke
Jul 10, 2024
Gwyneira Lloyd Hoke, 93, of Kannapolis, went to Heaven on July 10, 2024 following months of courageously battling cancer.
The family will receive friends at Lady’s Funeral Home in Kannapolis from 12:30 to 1:45 pm Saturday, July 13, 2024 with a service to follow at 2:00 pm. Dr. Dwayne Barber will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park.
Born...
Judy Lynora Harris Edwards
Jun 30, 2024
Judy Harris Edwards, 80, of Kannapolis, passed away Sunday, June 30th, 2024 at Caremoor Retirement of Cabarrus County.
She was born January 11th, 1944 to the late James "Jim" Harris and Tessie Ward Harris of Ocean Drive, SC. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 61 years Val Edwards, and by her sisters Jimmie Dale Leib and...
Heath Walter Hammonds
Jun 30, 2024
Mr. Heath Walter Hammonds, 93, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2024, at TerraBella Salisbury.
Mr. Hammonds was born June 11, 1931 in Monroe. He was a son of the late Bryant Hammonds and Pauline Belk Hammonds. Heath spent the majority of his life in Kannapolis and was employed as a long distance truck driver until his retirement. He enjoyed spending...
Delores Heath Watts
Jun 30, 2024
Delores Heath Watts, 73, of Kannapolis passed away on June 30, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.
Delores was born on December 29, 1950 in High Point, NC. She was one of five children of Troy Heath, Sr. and Mary Winifred Heath. Delores attended A.L. Brown School and worked at Cannon Mills until she was able to start her own business....
Albert Denny Keaton
Jun 23, 2024
Albert Denny Keaton, 78, of Kannapolis, NC passed away peacefully at Atrium Health Cabarrus after a brief illness with pancreatic and liver cancer. Denny was born on August 7, 1945 in Cabarrus County and was preceded in death by his late wife Terry Rebecca Fisher Keaton, mother Ruby Watts Furr; father, C. M. Keaton, sister Barbara K. Baucom, half-brothers Rick...
David Eugene Eagle Sr
Jun 18, 2024
Mr. David Eugene Eagle, Sr., 77, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Brookstone Retirement Center in Lexington.
A funeral service is scheduled for 4:00 pm Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Mike Roper will officiate. Interment is scheduled for 10:00 am Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Salisbury National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from...
Catherine Gill Walker
Jun 17, 2024
Mrs. Catherine "Cathy" Gill Walker, 74, passed away Monday, June 17, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.
Per Cathy's request, no services will be held.
Mrs. Walker was born October 3, 1949 in Springfield, IL, one of three triplets, to the late Rebecca Morgan Gill. Cathy was a registered nurse, having achieved her bachelor's degree in nursing. She enjoyed...
Max Evan Scercy
Jun 17, 2024
Mr. Max Evan Scercy, 67, passed away Monday, June 17, 2024, in Kannapolis.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday, June 21, 2024 at Lady's Funeral Home.
Mr. Scercy was born June 22, 1956 in Rowan County. He was a son of the late Scott Abraham Scercy and Mary Helen Hurlocker Scercy.
In addition to...
Bobby Lee Haithcock
Jun 1, 2024
Bobby Lee Haithcock, 93, formerly of Kannapolis, NC passed away on Saturday, June 1st at Foothills Retirement Community in Easley, SC. Bobby was born on August 7, 1930 in Kannapolis, NC to the late James Earl and Mamie Lee Haithcock.
He attended Kannapolis City Schools prior to receiving his high school diploma from Central Wesleyan College Academy in Central, SC....
James Clyde Peeler Jr.
May 27, 2024
Mr. James Clyde Peeler, Jr., 76, passed away Monday, May 27, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.
A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at later date.
Jim was born February 7, 1948 in Concord to James Clyde Peeler, Sr. and Wilma Readling Peeler. He was raised in Kannapolis, graduated from AL Brown High School and...
Mckenzie Lee Provost
May 26, 2024
McKenzie Lee Provost, 29, entered the gates of heaven on May 26, 2024.
McKenzie was a beautiful person, inside and out! Her personality was as big as the sun in the sky. She touched so many hearts. Her heart and soul were both as pure as gold!
She is survived by both parents, her mom, Shaun Provost and partner, Joe...
Jason Randall Sheets
May 23, 2024
October 18, 1982, that’s my birthday. That’s the day my short life began. I grew up in Kannapolis, N.C. I was a 2001 graduate of South Rowan High School. I have many memories growing up. Some of my favorites include jazz band, creating music with friends, hanging out, hunting, fishing, youth camp with Central Baptist Church, laughing, and making people...
Kimberly Dawn Lunsford Sowell
May 22, 2024
Mrs. Kimberly Dawn Lunsford Sowell, 66, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Timothy Walters will officiate.
The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:45 pm Thursday at Lady's Funeral Home.
Mrs. Sowell was born November...
John Lee Stevenson Jr.
May 17, 2024
Mr. John Lee Stevenson, Jr. 35, passed away Friday, May 17, 2024.
A funeral service is scheduled for 12:00 pm Saturday, June 8, 2024, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel.
The family will receive friends from 11 to 11:45 am Saturday at Lady's Funeral Home.
Mr. Stevenson was born May 27, 1988 in Farmington, CT. He was a son of John...
Val Edwards
May 14, 2024
Curtis Val Edwards, 86, of Kannapolis, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Caremoor Retirement of Cabarrus County.
He was born August 30, 1937 to the late C.R. Edwards and Callie Spencer Edwards of Kannapolis. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Carol Marion and her son, Ricky Fox.
Val worked in Cannon Mills for 45 years, but...
Chanh Keopaseuth
May 14, 2024
Mrs. Chanh Keopaseuth, 70, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at her home in Kannapolis.
A funeral service is scheduled for 4:00 pm Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel.
Chanh was born May 5, 1954 in Laos. She was a daughter of the late Vanthong Keopaseuth and Somdy Keopaseuth. She was a homemaker.
Chanh is survived by...
Bobby Glenn Barnhardt
May 11, 2024
Bobby Glenn Barnhardt, 89, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024, at The Big Elm Retirement Home in Kannapolis.  Bobby will have a closed service for small number of family members later time. These family members will be contacted for the service information.  Bobby Barnhardt was born July 8th, 1934 in Cabarrus County. He was the son of the late Mary...
Dennis Lee Lackey
May 11, 2024
Mr. Dennis Lee Lackey, 73, of China Grove passed away quickly and suddenly in the early morning hours of Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord. He was proceeded in death by the love of his life, Shirley, whom he was married to for almost 43 years.
He served four years in the U.S. Air Force after...
Polly Ann Wallace Mangum
May 10, 2024
Mrs. Polly Ann Wallace Mangum, 72, passed away Friday, May 10, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.
A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Saturday, May 18, 2024, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. David Fulp will officiate. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 1:45...
Tammy Lambert
May 9, 2024
Tammy Lambert, 53, of China Grove, passed away on May 9, 2024.
She was born in Cabarrus County on January 5, 1971 to John and Alice McGrady.
Among many of the things she enjoyed most were her grandchildren, motorcycle riding, and going to the mountains.
Tammy is survived by husband, David W. Lambert; a son, Allan Lambert and wife Amber;...