All Obituaries

John Melchor, III, 62, of Old Flat Road, China Grove, NC passed away Monday, September 20, at his residence. He was born September 7, 1959 in Cabarrus County to John Melchor, Jr. and Phyllis Ann Wade Melchor. John was educated in the Cabarrus County School System and was a graduate of A.L. Brown High School.  He furthered his education at North Carolina Central  University and was employed  with Walmart. The family will be receiving friends at the home from 11:00 AM to 5:00...

Phyllis Denise Johnson Davis, 62, of Lane Street, Kannapolis, NC, departed this earthly life on Sunday, September 19, at Atrium Health - Cabarrus She was born January 5, 1959, in Cabarrus County a daughter of the late Katherine Bost Johnson and the late Felix Hayes.   Phyllis was educated in the Cabarrus County Schools and a graduate of Concord High School.  She was previously employed with CVG and the Hosiery Mill.  Phyllis joined Reeve’s Chapel AME Zion Church at an...

Leea Camielle Smith Holt, 53, of Belvedere Dr., Concord, N.C., passed away on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Atrium Health - Cabarrus.  She was born January 6, 1968 in Cabarrus County to the late William Henry Smith and the late Patricia Ann Parks Smith. Leea graduated from the Cabarrus County Schools and Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. She owned and operated a Day Care for a number of years.  Leea was a member of First Missionary Baptist Church, where she was a member of a...

Darren Keith Davis, 50, of N. Ridge Ave, Kannapolis, NC passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Atrium Health-Cabarrus. He was born December 27, 1970 in Cabarrus County to the late Terry L. Davis and Connie Hampton Davis. Darren was educated in the Kannapolis City School and was a graduate of A.L. Brown High School, Class of 1989.  He was formerly employed by Moss Windows. Services will be held on Sunday, September 19, at Clark Funeral Home Chapel.  Visitation will be 2:00...

Ella Louise Love Rogers, 68, of Woodlawn St., Kannapolis, N.C., passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Atrium Health - Cabarrus.  She was born May 6, 1953 in Cabarrus County to the late William Marvin Love and the late Ruby Byers Love. Ella was educated in the Cabarrus County School System  and graduated from Central Cabarrus High School.  She was formerly employed with Cannon Mills.  Ella was a member of Harvest Community Church where she assisted in the...

Alex Isaiah Smith, 25, of Lincoln Street, Concord, NC passed away Wednesday, September 8, in Mecklenburg County. He was born August 10, 1996 in Cabarrus County to Ronald Lee Smith, Jr. and Nashika Griffin. Alex was educated in the Cabarrus County School and was employed in Construction. Services will be held on Friday, September 17, at Clark Funeral Home Chapel.  Visitation will be 12:00 – 1:00 PM, with funeral services at 1:00.  Burial will follow at Rutherford Memorial...

Beulah Lee (Forrest) Bush, 97, of Lafayette Circle, Salisbury, N.C., expired on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Accordius Health Concord.  She was born May 23, 1924 in Cabarrus County to the late James Walter Forrest and the late Annie Bell Pharr Forrest. Beulah was educated in the Cabarrus County School System  and was a  graduate of Logan High School.  She was formerly self- employed as a Beautician.  Beulah was a member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church,...

Aziah Unique Rogers, 18, of Clemson Ct., Kannapolis, N.C., passed away on September 1, 2021 at her residence.  She was born February 19, 2003 in Cabarrus County to Edwin Rogers and Tameka Edwards. Aziah was educated in the Cabarrus County School System  and was a 2021 graduate of Concord High School.  She was currently employed by Alley Home Care.  She was a member of House of Worship Ministry. Services will be held on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at the Kittie M....

Yulonda “Lonnie” Bascia Hollis, 49, of Packard Ave., Kannapolis, N.C., passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at her residence.  She was born August 18, 1972 in Cabarrus County to Kenneth Crawford and Lorene Hollis Russell. Yulonda was educated in the Cabarrus County School System  and attended A.L. Brown High School.  She was formerly employed with FedEx.  Services will be held on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at Living Water Church of God 166 N. Little...

Malkia Mzuri Jones,   infant daughter of Tameka Lanshun Carr and Milton Tijuan Jones returned to the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Atrium Health-Cabarrus, Concord, NC. She was born August 31, 2021 in Cabarrus County and was only blessed with a brief time of earthly living.  A Private Graveside Service will be held. She leaves to cherish fond memories her mother, Tameka L. Carr of the home; her father, Milton T. Jones of the home; two sisters, Keshona Jones...