All Obituaries

Judy Fayenelle Patterson Woodberry, 72, of N. Windsor Dr., Kannapolis, NC, departed this life on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at her residence. She was born on August 6, 1947 in Cabarrus County to the late Clinton Patterson and the late Mamie Coleman Patterson. Judy was educated in the Cabarrus County School System and was a graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park, MD.  She was formerly employed with State of Maryland in Prince George County. Judy was a lifetime member of...

Rudeana Sumter Crawford, 81, of Lovers Lawn Trace, Cornelius, NC, quietly departed this life on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center in Huntersville, NC. She was born on November 11, 1938 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Cleveland Funchess and the late Anna Bell Sumter Funchess. Rudeana was educated in the Kings County New York School System and was a graduate of Sarah J. Hale High School in Brooklyn, NY.  She was formerly employed with Kings County Hospital...

Ruth Etta Moore Crisco, 63, of Kerr St., Concord. NC passed away Sunday, May 24 at her residence. Ruth was born August 11, 1956 in Cabarrus County to Vester Earl Moore and the late Hubert Brower. She was educated in the Cabarrus County Schools and also graduated from RCCC.  She was formerly employed by PillowTex and was a member of Mt. Calvary Holy Church Family Worship Center where she has served on the Usher Board, Hospitality Committee and Greeter.  Services will be held on...

Donald Fitzgerald Ford, 58, of Coriolanus Ct., Charlotte, NC, passed away Saturday, May 23 at Tucker Hospice House, Kannapolis, NC. He was born July 12, 1961 in Cabarrus County to Corbin Luckey, Sr. and the late JoAnn Ford Vernon. Donald was educated in the Cabarrus County Schools and was a graduate of Northwest Cabarrus High School.  He was formerly employed with Thomas Trucking. Donald was a member of Liberty Primitive Baptist Church where he formerly served on Usher Board and...

Mavis Clair Miller Bailey, 89, of Wyoming Drive, Concord. NC passed away Saturday, May 23 at her residence. Mavis was born on February 25, 1931 in the Republic of Panama to the late John Miller and the late Rosalyn Miller Miller. She was educated in the Panamanian Schools and also graduated from Nursing School.  She retired as a Registered Nurse.  Services will be held on Tuesday, May 26, at Clark Funeral Home Chapel.   Funeral will be services at 2:00 PM. Those she...

Mary Elizabeth Blakeney Reid, 91, formerly of Partee Drive, China Grove. NC quietly departed this life on Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at the Hospice Home at High Point. Elizabeth was born on June 19, 1928 in Cabarrus County to the late Hezekiah Blakeney and the late Ora Bryant Blakeney. Elizabeth was educated in the Kannapolis Schools and was a graduate of G.W. Carver High School.  She was formerly employed as a Teacher’s Aid and Operating Room Technician in Bridgeport CT; upon...

Richard Clark Young, 76, of Academy Ave, Concord, NC, passed away Monday, May 18 at Atrium Health-Cabarrus. He was born July 31, 1943 in Cabarrus County to the late Preston Young and the late Maggie Earl Young. Richard was educated in the Cabarrus County Schools and attended Logan High School.  He was a self-employed Brick Mason. Services will be held on Sunday, May 24 at Clark Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 PM.  Those who remain to cherish fond memories includes one son, Andre...

James Michael Parks, 68, of Old State Rd, Concord, NC, passed away Thursday, May 14, at his residence. He was born January 10, 1952 in Cabarrus County to the late Bub Steele and the late Rosa Wallace Parks. James was educated in the Kannapolis City School System and was a 1971 graduate of A.L. Brown High School.  He served in the United States Navy and was formerly employed by Phillip Morris.   James was a member of Bethpage United Presbyterian Church. Services will be held...

Melvin Tyrone Davis, Sr., 71, of Cedar St., Concord, NC, passed away Sunday, May 10, at his residence. He was born March 11, 1949 in Cabarrus County to the late Marvin Davis, Sr. and the late Mary Frances Davis. Melvin was educated in the Cabarrus County School System and attended Logan/Shankletown School.  He was formerly employed by Specialty Dye.   Melvin was a member of Liberty Primitive Baptist Church. Services will be held on Saturday, May 16, at Liberty Primitive...

Jonathan Eugene Maddox, 55, of Grand Canyon Road, Kannapolis, NC, passed away Saturday, May 9, from injuries from a car accident. He was born July 10, 1964 in Cabarrus County to the late Robert Maddox, Sr. and the late Bertha Hooper Maddox. Jonathan was educated in the Kannapolis City Schools and later received his GED.  He has worked a several restaurants and was currently employed by Taco Bell. Services will be held on Friday, May 15 at Clark Funeral Home Chapel.  Visitation...