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In Loving Memory of Jeanette Teresa Arndt November 12, 1939 - November 20, 2023 At 84 years of age, Jeanette Teresa Arndt peacefully departed this world to join her beloved spouse, Rolf Arndt, who had gone ahead. She is survived by her loving children: Edward Arndt (spouse Jenny Ahlin) and Lisa Arndt Albinus, (spouse David Albinus). Cherished grandmother of Kimberley, Ryan, Hannah-Rose, and Quinn Albinus. She leaves behind her sisters Carol LaPaglia (spouse Mike, children: Michael, Matthew, Timothy and Jane) and Margaret Gurgone (spouse Jim, children: Dennis, Greg, Jimmy and Danny). Jeanette was a remarkable woman with a philanthropic nature, who faced life's challenges with unwavering...

Mrs. Iva A. Troyer Weaver, 66 years 6 months 23 days, passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023, in Portland, OR. A memorial service was held on Sunday, November 26, 2023, at Restoration Church in Woodleaf. The family will receive friends at the church on Saturday. Iva was born April 27, 1957 in Millersburg, OH. She was a daughter of the late Abe A. Troyer and Mary Miller Troyer. She was a homemaker and a member of Living Waters Assembly in Cleveland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a stillborn sister and her brother Danny Troyer. Iva is survived by her husband, Abraham "Abe" A. Weaver; six children, Linda Horst and husband Arlin of Reading, PA, Mel Weaver and wife...

Ruth Eloise (Wilt) Early, born September 12, 1923, passed away on October 23, 2022 at her son's home in Kannapolis, N.C. surrounded by her loving family. She was 99 years old. Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, Alma (Hite) and Raymond Wilt, brother Neil Wilt, and husband Maurice (Reese) Early. Ruth is survived by her sons, Michael Early, (Susan), Kannapolis, N.C., and Thomas Early (Louise), Danville, VA. She was a loving and devoted grandmother to granddaughters Kristen Early Lutz (Kevin); Amy Early Roberts (Brandon); Karen Early Browninger (Chad); Christina Early Gruszecki (Jeff); and Patricia Early Donnelly (Justin). Great-grandchildren Kevin and Kyle (Tiffani) Lutz;...

Mrs. Frances Childrey Benson Hoke, 92, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022, in New London. A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Saturday, August 27, 2022, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Salisbury, with visitation to follow. Burial will be private. Mrs. Hoke was born October 28, 1929 in Reidsville, NC to the late John W. Childrey and Georgia B. Childrey. She attended the Reidsville City Schools, and furthered her music education at Shenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah University in Winchester, VA. She served as organist in churches of various denominations, but principally in Lutheran churches in Charlotte, NC in the sixties and seventies. One of the most gratifying endeavors in...

Mrs. Frances Childrey Benson Hoke, 92, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2022, in New London. A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Saturday, August 27, 2022, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Salisbury, with visitation to follow. Burial will be private. Mrs. Hoke was born October 28, 1929 in Reidsville, NC to the late John W. Childrey and Georgia B. Childrey. She attended the Reidsville City Schools, and furthered her music education at Shenandoah Conservatory of Shenandoah University in Winchester, VA. She served as organist in churches of various denominations, but principally in Lutheran churches in Charlotte, NC in the sixties and seventies. One of the most gratifying endeavors in...

Mr. Taylor Christopher Graeff, 26, passed away Sunday, June 5, 2022, at his residence in Charlotte. A funeral service is scheduled for 3:00 pm Thursday, June 9, 2022, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel in Kannapolis, NC. The family will receive friends from 1:30 pm to 2:45 pm Thursday at Lady's Funeral Home. The service will be streamed live at www.ladysfuneralhome.com/live beginning 10 minutes prior to the service. Taylor was born March 27, 1996 in Neptune, NJ. He was a son of Michael Freeman Graeff and Kelly Taylor Graeff, both of Concord. Taylor was a proud 2019 Graduate of Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Analytics and Operations. He worked for Novant...

Mr. Terry Lee Vinson, 69, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury. A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00 pm Monday, November 22, 2021, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. William van Weiren III will officiate. The service will be live streamed at www.ladsfuneralhome.com/live. The family will receive friends from 11:30 am to 12:45 pm Monday at Lady's Funeral Home. The family requests that masks and social distancing be observed. Mr. Vinson was born July 10, 1952 in Comer, GA. He was a son of the late Leon Eugene Vinson and Odia Bell Graham Vinson. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in China Grove. He loved to hunt and...

Mr. Eric Preston Waters, 40, passed away Monday, September 6, 2021, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Mr. Waters was born January 31, 1981 in Pitt County. He was the son of Rodney Waters and wife Donna of Durham and the late Debra Jane Dean Self and her surviving spouse Mark Self of Florence, SC. Mr. Waters was an automotive gear head and his hobbies included racing, riding motorcycles, air brushing, and different charities with LKN Cars & Coffee. He worked for Magic One/Dent Wizard of Charlotte. In addition to his father, Mr. Waters is survived by his wife, Susan "Suzi" Burkett Waters and her daughter Angel of...

Mr. Anthony "Tony" Wayne Anderson, 44, of Concord, passed away Saturday, July 17, 2021 at his home. A memorial service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Saturday, July 24, 2021, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Eric Griffin will officiate. The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm to 1:45 pm Saturday at Lady's Funeral Home. Mr. Anderson was born September 29, 1976 in Richmond, VA. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University. He was also a member of Tau Kappa Epsilon (TKE) Fraternity, where he was treasurer for three years. Tony was an IT Professional for several companies. Tony is survived by his daughters, Allison Anderson and Emma Anderson of Concord; father, Earl F. Anderson, Jr....

Leah Loreen Myers Friday's gentle and loving spirit returned to the Universe on Sunday, June 20, 2021. She had been cared for and comforted at home during her long, heroic battle against cancer by her loving husband and with compassionate and caring support from Hospice and Palliative Care of Cabarrus County. Mrs. Friday was born September 14, 1947 in Dowagiac, Michigan to the late Lois Butcher Myers and Lindon B. Myers. Those left to cherish her memory are her beloved and devoted husband, Paul, two daughters, Tracey Rodell of Las Vegas and Anya Friday of Chicago, sons-in-law Michael Gellett and Terry Nugent, and two grandchildren, Zachery Rodell and Rowena Gellett. Leah graduated from...

Leah Loreen Myers Friday's gentle and loving spirit returned to the Universe on Sunday, June 20, 2021. She had been cared for and comforted at home during her long, heroic battle against cancer by her loving husband and with compassionate and caring support from Hospice and Palliative Care of Cabarrus County. Mrs. Friday was born September 14, 1947 in Dowagiac, Michigan to the late Lois Butcher Myers and Lindon B. Myers. Those left to cherish her memory are her beloved and devoted husband, Paul, two daughters, Tracey Rodell of Las Vegas and Anya Friday of Chicago, sons-in-law Michael Gellett and Terry Nugent, and two grandchildren, Zachery Rodell and Rowena Gellett. Leah graduated from...

Mr. Thomas Wesley Bumgardner, 58, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021. Tommy will be remembered for his sweet nature and big heart. Survived by his siblings, Patty Lyles, Terri Watts (Darrell); partner, Debbie Wyatt; and nieces and nephews. A graveside service is scheduled for 10:00 am Friday, June 25, 2021, at Forest Lawn West Cemetery in Charlotte.

David Thomas Hartgen, 76, native of Orono, Maine, Emeritus Professor of Transportation at UNC Charlotte and President of The Hartgen Group, who was widely known for his studies of transportation issues throughout the US and Canada, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord. Mr. Hartgen was born along with his twin brother Stephen September 30, 1944 in Baltimore, MD, the children of Frances Caroline (Lubanda) and Vincent Andrew Hartgen, both of Reading, PA. In August of 1946, his parents moved to Orono, Maine, the University of Maine town, where his father was appointed Professor of Art. Hartgen grew up accustomed to outdoor fishing and exploring in the Maine...

Dr. Bill Joe Swan, 89, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020, after years of declining health due to Parkinson's Disease at The Gardens of Taylor Glen in Concord. A private funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Steve Hargett will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park Mausoleum in Kannapolis. The service will be streamed starting approximately ten minutes prior to the service here: https://www.ladysfuneralhome.com/live/ Bill was born August 6, 1931 in Martel, TN. He was a son of the late Paul Watt Swan and Mildred Russell Fox Swan. He graduated from Farragut High School in 1949 and attended the...

Dr. Bill Joe Swan, 89, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020, after years of declining health due to Parkinson's Disease at The Gardens of Taylor Glen in Concord. A private funeral service is scheduled for 2:00 pm Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Lady's Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Steve Hargett will officiate. Interment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park Mausoleum in Kannapolis. The service will be streamed starting approximately ten minutes prior to the service here: https://www.ladysfuneralhome.com/live/ Bill was born August 6, 1931 in Martel, TN. He was a son of the late Paul Watt Swan and Mildred Russell Fox Swan. He graduated from Farragut High School in 1949 and attended the...

Mrs. Janice Workman Cauble, 62, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020, at home in Kannapolis. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4:00 pm Friday at Lady's Funeral Home. Mrs. Cauble was born June 24, 1958 at Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter, SC. She was the daughter of the late Darrell Curtis Workman and Gladys Marie Blankenship Workman. Janice started as a teller with First Union then Wachovia and eventually worked her way up to an International Credit Specialist with Wells Fargo. One of the highlights of her career was traveling to Hong Kong to train specialists there. Some of Janice's favorite activities included snow skiing, SCUBA diving, winter camping in tents, gardening...

Betty Cheryl "Cherry" Sutton passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020. Cherry resided in Charlotte, North Carolina, although she had been a patient at Genesis in Siler City for several months. Cherry was born July 7, 1944 in Kannapolis, NC, the daughter of Carey and Rosa Sutton, both deceased, and grew up there until she moved to Charlotte, NC. She graduated from South Rowan Senior High School in China Grove, NC, with the very first graduating class of the high school in 1962. She continued her education for two years at the Southeast Business College. She worked as a legal secretary until her retirement and loved her work. Everyone she worked with always complimented her on her...

Mr. Robert Arthur Rochevot, 70, passed away in Kannapolis, NC on Friday, September 18, 2020. Mr. Rochevot was born April 25, 1950 in Buffalo, NY. He was a son of Joanne Christian Rochevot and the late Robert Rochevot. He graduated from Bishop Gibbons High School in 1968. He started working for US Airways in 1988 and retired after 26 years of service. Mr. Rochevot is survived by his wife, Beth Rudolph Rochevot; two sons, Eric Rochevot and wife Erica Boots Rochevot and Adam Rochevot; one daughter, Tera Lynn Rochevot Ott and husband James Ott; five grandchildren, Alyssa, Kaylee, Aiden, Madison and Ryan; seven sisters, Kathy Rochevot Cook and husband Tim Cook, Cindy Rochevot Pascucci and...

Michelle Amelia Zakraysek passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, one week after her 63rd birthday. She died in her sleep, in a house that she built as single-handedly as possible. That was her way, in more ways than one. Her truck had a full tank of gas, and a full bed of dirt. Three water bottles, a rake and a shovel. She was already ready for her next adventure. She was born September 8, 1957 in Syracuse, NY to Louis and Shirley Zakraysek, the youngest of three girls. Her dad taught her how to shoot and develop film. Her mom taught her how to accept country music and how to do her own taxes. As a teenager, she started work manufacturing magic tricks for her friend and mentor, Jack...

Michelle Amelia Zakraysek passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, one week after her 63rd birthday. She died in her sleep, in a house that she built as single-handedly as possible. That was her way, in more ways than one. Her truck had a full tank of gas, and a full bed of dirt. Three water bottles, a rake and a shovel. She was already ready for her next adventure. She was born September 8, 1957 in Syracuse, NY to Louis and Shirley Zakraysek, the youngest of three girls. Her dad taught her how to shoot and develop film. Her mom taught her how to accept country music and how to do her own taxes. As a teenager, she started work manufacturing magic tricks for her friend and mentor, Jack...