OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Kannapolis, NC

John Kenneth Kimray

John Kenneth Kimray

Feb 8, 2014

Mr. John Kenneth Kimray, 77, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2014, at Carolinas Medical Center-NorthEast. He had battled numerous health issues the past three years and had been in seriously declining health this past year, but he always maintained a gracious, positive outlook throughout his illness.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, February 11, 2014, at...

Joan Elizabeth Ragan

Joan Elizabeth Ragan

Feb 6, 2014

Mrs. Joan Elizabeth Thomas Ragan, 81, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2014, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

A funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Tuesday, February 11, 2014, at North Kannapolis Wesleyan Church. Rev. Steven Cline, Rev. Steve Beam and Rev. Trent Patterson will officiate. The body will lie in-state 30 minutes prior to the service. Interment will...

James Domonic Fiacco

James Domonic Fiacco

Feb 6, 2014

Mr. James A. Fiacco, 75, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2014, at his home.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mr. Fiacco was born on November 17, 1938 in Manhattan, NY. He was a son of the late Louis Joseph Fiacco and Catherine Birkenheier Fiacco. He retired as a corporate comptroller.

Mr. Fiacco is survived by...

Alma June Davis

Alma June Davis

Feb 2, 2014

Ms. Alma June Davis, 82, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2014, at Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington.

A graveside service will be held at 11:30 am Friday, February 7, 2014 at Fork Baptist Church Cemetery in Mocksville. Rev. Ray Howell will officiate.

The family request that all that can to join them at Yarborough's Restaurant for a meal and fellowship...

Ralph Edgar Helms

Ralph Edgar Helms

Feb 2, 2014

Ralph Edgar Helms, 85, entered God’s Heavenly Choir to sing with the Angels, Sunday, February 2, 2014, after five years of declining health and two weeks of serious illness at Carolinas Medical Center-NorthEast in Concord with his loving wife of 47 ½ years, Martha Griffin Helms, by his side.

Ralph was born April 11, 1928 in Salisbury to the late...

Bonnie Carol Reid

Bonnie Carol Reid

Feb 1, 2014

Ms. Bonnie “Carol” Brooks Reid, 65, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2014, at Five Oaks Manor in Concord.

A funeral service is scheduled for 2:30 pm Monday, February 3, 2014, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Zachary Sizemore will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis.

The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 pm Monday...

Joel Christopher Sloan

Joel Christopher Sloan

Jan 31, 2014

Joel Sloan passed from this life on January 31, 2014 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Joel was a loving husband, father, son, brother, friend and child of God.

He leaves behind his devoted wife, Susan Page Sloan, and their three wonderful sons: Justin Caleb Sloan (16), Jake Conner Sloan (13), Jack Carter Sloan (9); his parents, James...

Johnny Michael Goforth

Johnny Michael Goforth

Jan 25, 2014

Mr. Johnny Michael Goforth, 69, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2014, at Carolinas Medical Center-NorthEast.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm Thursday, January 30, 2014, at Lady’s Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Leon Hawks will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 3:00 pm Thursday prior to the service...

Dianne Christy

Dianne Christy

Jan 22, 2014

Mrs. Dianne Pressley Christy, 70, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2014, in her home.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, January 25, 2014, at Skyland Baptist Church in Kannapolis, NC. Rev. Dennis Morgan will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from12:30 to 1:30 pm Saturday prior to the service...

Ernest Cardwell Holdredge

Ernest Cardwell Holdredge

Jan 22, 2014

Mr. Ernest Cardwell Holdredge, Jr., 71, formerly of Charlotte passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2014, at Baptist Health Lexington in Lexington, KY.

A graveside service is scheduled for 10:00 am Monday, January 27, 2014, at Sharon Memorial Park. Rev. Dr. Jarrod Lanning will officiate.

Mr. Holdredge was born August 26, 1942 in Knoxville, TN. He was the son of the...

Burton Peter Clapp

Burton Peter Clapp

Jan 18, 2014

Mr. Burton Peter Clapp, 87, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2014, at CMC-NorthEast in Concord.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 6:00 pm Friday at his home, 129 Green Street SW, Concord.

Mr. Clapp was born July 20, 1926 in Kalamazoo, MI. He was a son of the late Albert Clapp and Wilma DeGraff Clapp. Shortly after graduating...

Robert Doyle Weatherman

Robert Doyle Weatherman

Jan 18, 2014

Robert Doyle (R.D.) Weatherman, Sr., 85, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 18, 2014, at home, surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of 66 years to Jeanette E. Weatherman who survives.

Born March 19, 1928 in McDowell County, R.D. was the son of the late Ralph and Lillie Weatherman. Following school in Rowan...

Louretta Zemken

Louretta Zemken

Jan 17, 2014

Mrs. Louretta Martin Zemken, 70, passed away Friday, January 17, 2014, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

Mrs. Zemken was born November 24, 1943 in Mooresville. She was the daughter of the late Herman Martin and Evelyn Harris Martin and was a homemaker.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Everett Zemken; and...

Ralph Monroe Wilson

Ralph Monroe Wilson

Jan 13, 2014

Mr. Ralph Monroe Wilson, Sr., 70, passed away Monday, January 13, 2014, at Carolinas Medical Center-NorthEast.

A funeral service will be held at 1:30 pm Thursday, January 16, 2014, at Lady’s Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Leon Smith will officiate. Entombment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove.

The family will receive friends from 12 to 1:30 pm...

Joan Vandusen

Joan Vandusen

Jan 7, 2014

Mrs. Joan Whitner VanDusen, 58, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2014, at Glenn Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, January 11, 2014, at Center Grove Lutheran Church in Kannapolis. Rev. Loyd Ginn will officiate.

The family will receive friends at the church.

Mrs. VanDusen was born March 3, 1955 in Jacksonville....

Sharon Yvette O'Neal

Sharon Yvette O'Neal

Jan 6, 2014

Mrs. Sharon Yvette Huneycutt O'Neal, 48, passed away Monday, January 6, 2014, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Thursday, January 9, 2014, at Friendship Freewill Baptist Church in Kannapolis. Rev. Marler Starnes and Rev. George Morris will officiate. Interment with military honors will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove.

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Odis Samuel Mabe

Odis Samuel Mabe

Jan 6, 2014

Mr. Odis Samuel Mabe, 90, of Landis passed away Monday, January 6, 2014 at his home.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm Wednesday, January 8, 2014, at Lady’s Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Donnie Wise will officiate. Burial will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm...

Selma Lee Pethel

Selma Lee Pethel

Dec 30, 2013

Mrs. Selma Lee Cody Pethel, 88, passed away Monday, December 30, 2013, at First Assembly Living Center in Concord.

A graveside service is scheduled for 1:30 pm Wednesday, January 1, 2013, at Carolina Memorial Park. Rev. Darryl C. Evans will officiate.

The family will receive friends from 12 to 1:00 pm Wednesday at Lady’s Funeral Home.

Mrs. Pethel was born...

Angela Denise Loftis

Angela Denise Loftis

Dec 30, 2013

Ms. Angela Denise "Angie" Loftis, 54, passed away Monday, December 30, 2013, at her home.

A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Friday, January 3, 2014, at Truth Temple in Kannapolis. Dr. Garland Faw will officiate. Interment will follow at West Lawn Memorial Park in China Grove.

The family will receive friends from 12 to 1:00 pm Friday at...

Raymond Bernard White

Raymond Bernard White

Dec 28, 2013

Mr. Raymond Bernard White, 77, of Kannapolis, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2013, at CMC-NorthEast in Concord.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, January 1, 2014, at Bethpage Presbyterian Church. He will lie in-state for one hour prior to the service. Rev. Ellen Campbell Gardener will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family...