All Obituaries

Born on June 4, 1954, Michael Adrian Gerrard was the 2nd child born to the late Robert and Bertha Gerrard in Portsmouth Naval Hospital, Portsmouth Virginia, where his maternal grandparents lived. He departed this life on July 8, 2019 at the Curis at Concord Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, North Carolina. ~ Family Man ~ Mike was a native of New York, reared in East Elmhurst Queens. He was always academically astute and demonstrated leadership skills early in life and was looked on by his...

Deborah Rene Grier, 65, of Urban Dr., Concord, NC, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019, at Atrium Health – Main in Charlotte, NC She was born May 22, 1954 in in Cabarrus County to Wilbert Alene Grier and the late Clarence McCauley. Deborah was a 1972 graduate of Northwest Cabarrus High School and was formerly employed by Cannon Mills, Phillip Morris and CVG. Services will be held Friday, July 12, at New Life Baptist Church, 1281 Biscayne Dr., Concord, NC.  Visitation...

Milton Ross McIntosh, 46, of Concord passed away on June 17, 2019 at CMC-NorthEast , Concord, NC  Milton is the son of the late Willie McIntosh and Janie Faye Allison McIntosh.  He was born May 14, 1973, in Cabarrus County.  He was a graduate of A.L. Brown High School, Class of 1992.  He was employed at Wells Fargo as an Information Technology Analyst.  He attended Elevation Church and was an avid basketball fan and player. Those who are left to cherish...

Donnie Ray "Pete" Myers Sr., 64, of Concord passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019, at his residence. Donnie was born in Iredell County, to the late Johnny Myers Sr and the late Laura Hall Myers. He was a graduate of Statesville High School Class of 73.  He was employed by the Eaton Corp. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2019, at New Life Baptist in Concord.  The Visitation will be from 10:30-11:00AM and the Funeral at 11:00 AM.  Burial will...

Michael Brian Williams, 48, of Kannapolis passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019 at CMC NorthEast in Concord, North Carolina. Michael was born on August 23, 1970, in Kershaw County, South Carolina to Nathaniel Kelly and the late Beulah Martin Williams. Those left to cherish his memory are his wife; Althea H. Williams of the home, six children; Makeshia Williams, Michael Williams Jr (Contessa), Marquis Williams all of Camden, South Carolina, Avis Heggins of Kannapolis, Sophia Butler and Tara...

Blanche Lorrain Potts Bajja, 62 of Clinedale ave., Kannapolis, NC, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Transitional Health Services of Kannapoilis. She was born August 9, 1956, in Cabarrus County to the late Shepard Potts and the late Mary Frances Barber Potts. Blanche was educated in the New York City public schools and was formerly employed by Merlow Cutlery .  A memorial service will be held at a later date.. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a sister,...

Angela Laverne Gray, 59 of Sears Street, Kannapolis, NC, passed away Tuesday, June 4, at her residence She was born August 31, 1959 in Cabarrus County to the late Joyce Ann Gray and the late Hubert Hamilton. Angela was educated in the Kannapolis Schools and a 1978 graduate of A.L. Brown High School.  She attended Mitchell Community College and was formerly employed by Fieldcrest Cannon.  Angela attended Bethpage United Presbyterian Church and was a member of K.P. Sisters and...

Bennie James Robinson, Jr, 84 of Wood Lake Drive, Monroe, NC, passed away Saturday, May 25, at his residence He was born June 1, 1934 in in Vicksburg, MS, to the late Bennie J, Robinson, Sr. and the late Rose Greene Robinson. He received his formal education in the Mississippi Schools and attended NC A & T State University.  He served in the US Air Force for over 30 years.  Bennie was formerly employed by the Postal Service and a former member of Calvary Baptist...

Gwendolyn Dionne Little, 47, of Parallel Court, Concord, NC, passed away Wednesday, May 15, at the Tucker Hospice House. She was born March 31, 1971 in Cabarrus County to the late Rev. Floyd T. Little, Sr. and the late JoAnn Grier Little. Gwendolyn was educated in the Kannapolis Schools and was a 1989 graduate of A.L. Brown High School.  She worked in Home Health and was a member of Full Gospel Baptist Church where she served as Secretary, Choir member and director of the...

Stephen Sylvester Gray, 70, of James Street Kannapolis, NC, passed away Wednesday, May 8, at Atrium Health-Northeast. He was born November 20, 1948 in Cabarrus County to the late R.C. Patterson and the late Eary Gray. Stephen was a 1967 graduate of G W Carver High School. He worked for many years in local restaurants. Services will be held Wednesday May 15, at Bethpage United Presbyterian Church.  Visitation will be from 1:00 – 2:00 PM with funeral services at 2:00 PM....