All Obituaries

Esther Irene (Reid) McClelland, 84, of Asherton Place, NW, Concord, NC, departed this earthly life on Friday, November 24, 2023, at her residence. She was born March 5, 1939, in Cabarrus County to the late George Reid, Sr. and the late Kathleen Lockhart Reid. Esther received her education in the Cabarrus County School System and received her GED.  She was formerly employed with Cannon Mills.  Services will be held on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Clark Funeral Home Chapel, 923...

Cora Elaine Moon Shankle, 64, of S. Main St., Kannapolis, NC, departed this earthly life on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at Tucker Hospice House. She was born January 29, 1959, in Cabarrus County to the late Fletcher Moon, Sr. and the late Marie Cannon Moon. Cora received her education in the Kannapolis City School System. Services will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Clark Funeral Home Chapel, 923 Indiana St., Kannapolis, NC  28083, Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to...

Rev. Timothy Wayne Bridges, Sr., 55, of S. Upright St., Landis NC departed this earthly life on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Atrium Health - Cabarrus. He was born December 12, 1967, in Rowan County to Leroy Ellis and Hattie Bridges Ellis. Timothy was educated in the Rowan County Schools and was a graduate of West Rowan High School; after his calling into the ministry he graduated from Seminary.  He was a member of New Restoration Church, where he serves as an Associate...

Essie Pearlene Johnston, 85, of Wilson St., Kannapolis, NC, departed this earthly life on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Big Elm Retirement & Nursing Center. She was born April 11, 1938, in Cabarrus County to the late Willie Johnston and the late Beatrice McClure Johnston. Essie received her education in the Kannapolis City School System and was a graduate of G.W. Carver High School.   She was a member of First Baptist Church Kannapolis, NC. Services will be held on...

George Allen Wilson, 70, Setter Lane., Concord, NC departed this earthly life on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at his residence. He was born May 28, 1953, in Iredell County to the late George Woodrow Wilson and the late Florence Ramsey Wilson. George was educated in the Iredell County Schools and a graduate of South Iredell High School.  He enlisted in the US Army and retired after 22 years of service; and then worked for R + L Carriers. George was a member of New Life Baptist Church...

Henry Leroy Hogan, 74, of S. Little Texas Road, Kannapolis, NC departed this earthly life on Friday, November 3, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, Concord, NC. He was born January 17, 1949, in Amityville, New York to the late John Henry Hogan and the late Genevieve Powell. Leroy was educated in the Suffolk County School System. He was previously employed with Snyder and JB Hunt Trucking Company. Leroy also served in the United States Marines. Services will be held Monday, November 13,...

Billie Ray Witherspoon, 84, formerly of Patterson Ave., Concord, NC departed this earthly life on November 3, 2023, at Five Oaks Rehab Center. He was born May 17, 1939, in Cabarrus County to the late Harry William Witherspoon and the late Daisy Rucker Witherspoon.  He was educated in the Cabarrus County School System and attended Shankletown School.   He was formerly employed by the Mennen Company in NJ and returned to Concord to work in Construction until his...

Christopher William Edward Stanfield, 17, of Hawthorne Drive, Indian Trail, NC, passed away on Monday, October 30, from injuries sustained in a car accident. He was born in Greenville, SC on August 24, 2006, a son of Leslie Cohen Stanfield and the late Solomon M. Stanfield. Chris was currently a junior at Porter Ridge High School and a member of Rock Hill AME Zion Church in Indian Trail, NC. Services will be held on Wednesday, November 8, at Rock Hill AME Zion Church; 2723 Lawyers Road,...

John Edward Gillespie Sr, 69, of Filbert Street, Salisbury, NC departed this earthly life on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center, Salisbury, NC. He was born February 5, 1954, in Rowan County to John Allen Gillespie and Virginia Mae Fortune Gillespie. John was educated in the Rowan County School System.  He was a graduate of Salisbury High School and attended Livingstone College. John served in the United States AirForce and received an Honorable...

John Smith, 74, of Tom Hunter Rd, Charlotte, NC answered his heavenly Father’s call on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at Hunter Woods Nursing & Rehabilitation, Charlotte, NC He was born June 8, 1949, in Cumberland County, NC to the late Booker Taliafero Smith and the late Irma Phillips Smith. John was educated in the Cumberland County School System and was formerly employed with a Military Base. Services will be held Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Clark Funeral Home Chapel, 923...