All Obituaries

Patrick Avery Butler, 60, of Wildwood Dr.,  Salisbury, NC departed this earthly life  on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Glen A Kiser Hospice, Salisbury, NC. He was born October 8, 1963 in Rowan County to the late Edward Butler Jr. and the late Sadie Morris Butler. Patrick was  a graduate of  Northwest Cabarrus High School and he served in the US Navy.  Patrick was a member of New Piney Grove Baptist Church. Services will be held Saturday, April  20, 2024 at New...

Ruth Ann Sherrill Johnson, 85, of Airport Road, Kannapolis, NC;  departed this earthly life  on Tuesday,  April 9, 2024 at Tucker Hospice House. She was born May 14, 1938 in Rowan County to the late Elsworth Sherrill and the late Lucille Kesser Sherrill. Ruth was educated in the Rowan County School System. She was a graduate of Aggrey Memorial High School and Livingstone College.  Ruth was formerly employed with the Cabarrus County School System. Ruth was a member of...

Elaies Hannah Lott, 93, of  Esther Circle, Kannapolis, NC;  departed this earthly life  on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at her residence. She was born June 25, 1930 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina to the late Mack Hannah and the late Bessie Burch Hannah. Elaies was educated and a graduate of  the Chesterfield County Schools. She was formerly employed by Cabarrus Memorial Hospital. Elaies was a member of Church of God of Prophecy where she served in Ministry, First Lady...

Steven Douglas Barbee, 75, of  Huntersville, NC departed this earthly life  on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at his residence. He was born December 11, 1948 in Durham, NC to the late Charles G. Barbee and the late Leara Bridges Barbee. Steven  was a graduate of  Central High School. He continued his education at  Passaic Community College and William Paterson University. He was previously employed with the Paterson Police Department. Steven was a member of New Life Baptist...

James La-Conte McKnight, 71, of W. Monroe St., Salisbury, NC departed this earthly life  on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Accordius of Salisbury. He was born January 2, 1953, in Columbia, SC to the late Robert McKnight and the late Delores Hoskins McKnight. James was 1971 graduate of Eastside High School. He continued his education and graduated from Kean College and the Computer Communications Institute.  He was a member of Mt. Calvary Holy Church where he served as a Deacon and...

Jerry Wayne Joseph, 50, of Hanover Drive, Concord,  NC departed this earthly life  on Sunday,  March 31,  2024 at his residence. He was born December 28, 1973 in Cabarrus County, to Jerry Wayne Rice and Janice McKnight Joseph (Daniel). Jerry was educated in the Cabarrus County School systems and was a graduate of Northwest Cabarrus High School.  He was previously  employed with Metrolina Greenhouse. Jerry attended Life in the Spirit Ministries. Services will...

Martha Catherine Taylor Foster-Johnson, 86, of Eastwood Drive, Kannapolis, NC, departed this earthly life on  Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Atrium Health-Cabarrus. She was born June 24, 1937 in Granville County to the late Hunter Harvey Taylor and the late Mattie Mae Morton Taylor. Martha received her education in the Granville County School System. She was a graduate of Berry Gold School. Martha was also a graduate of North Carolina Central University, Durham, North Carolina and...

Denise Angela Morgan, 50, of Blendwood Drive, Charlotte, NC;  departed this earthly life  on Thursday,  March 21 2024 at her residence. She was born January 15, 1974 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Andrew Smith and the late Angela Morgan. Denise was educated in the Cabarrus County School System.   She was a fun-loving person, jovial, an avid reader,  loved music, her children and family.  Services will be held Monday, April 1, 2024 at Clark Funeral Home...

Emma Louise Shinn, 74, of Roberta Road, Concord, NC;  departed this earthly life  on Wednesday March 20 2024 at Atrium Health- Main. She was born June 21, 1949 in Cabarrus County to the late Fred Henry Shinn, Sr., and the late Annie Mae Bottom Shinn. Emma was educated in the Cabarrus County School System.   She was a graduate of Logan High School and Brookstone College.  She was previously in employed in Childcare. Emma was a member of First Missionary Baptist...

Wade Thomas Reid, 87, of Crowell Street, Mt. Pleasant, NC departed this earthly life  on Sunday,  March 17, 2024 at Tucker Hospice House. He was born January 9, 1937 in Cabarrus County, to the late George Reid and the late Kathlene Lockhart Reid. Wade was educated in the Cabarrus County School systems and was previously employed with Blythe Construction. In addition to his parents, Wade was preceded in death by his wife, Lorene Smith Reid; sisters, Isabelle Crump, Virginia...