All Obituaries

Lillie Rachel Lee Threatt, 86 of Waco Avenue, Kannapolis, NC, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019, at Atrium Health – NorthEast. She was born July 6, 1933 in Union County, to the late Henry Lee and the late Sophronia Lee. Rachel was educated in the Union County Schools and was formerly employed by Terry Products.  She was a member of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church where she has served as Sunday School Teacher, Altar Guild and sung on the Chancellor Choir. Services will be held...

Tefara Antwana Grier, 44, of Glendale Avenue, Kannapolis, NC passed away Friday, October 11, in Kannapolis, NC. She was born June 7, 1975 in Cabarrus County, to the late Joyce Ann Grier Fowler. Tefara attended A.L. Brown High School and was employed at Dollar Tree.  She was a member of Bethpage United Presbyterian church where she served on the Kitchen Committee. Services will be held Friday, October 18, at Bethpage United Presbyterian Church, 8701 Mooresville Road, Concord,...

Franklin Bennett, Jr., 86 of Hwy. 24-27, Midland, NC, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019, at Tucker Hospice House. He was born February 13, 1933 in Anson County, to the late Frank Bennett, Sr. and the late Laura Sturdivant Bennett. Franklin was a graduate of the Anson County Schools and was formerly employed as a truck driver. Services will be held at Clark Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, October 10.  Visitation will be 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM with funeral services at...

Romello Davante Forney of Goldfields Drive, Charlotte, NC, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019, at Atrium Health – Main as a result of a vehicle accident.. He was born April 14, 1995 in Cabarrus County, to Natasha N. Forney and James. F. Grier, II. Romello was a graduate of the Independence High School and was employed in Construction. Services will be held at Henderson Grove Presbyterian Church, 8724 Blair road, Mint Hill, NC on Monday, October 7.  Visitation will be...

James “Punchy” Bernard McManus, Sr., 68, of Derby Lane, NW, Concord, NC, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2019, at Atrium Health - NorthEast. He was born October 31, 1950 in Cabarrus County, to the late Willie James Little and the late Della Little. James was a graduate of the Cabarrus County Schools and Rowan-Cabarrus Community College.  He served in the US Army and was formerly employed by the Department of Corrections.  James was a member of First Baptist...

Arthur “Lynn” Leonard Norman, 49, of Patterson Farm Road, Mooresville, NC, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, at his residence. He was born December 22, 1969 in Iredell County, to the late James Thomas Norman and the late Clara Mae Miller Norman. Lynn was a graduate of the Iredell County Schools and served in the US Air Force.  He was employed as a Contractor.. Services will be held at New Life Baptist Church 1281 Biscayne Drive, Concord, on Wednesday, October...

Stanley Nemiah Hardin, 64, of Rainbow Drive, Kannapolis, NC, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019, at Atrium Health – NorthEast. He was born February 28, 1955 in Cabarrus County, Jeanette Hardin Gabriel and Hoytdell Gabriel. Stanley was a graduate of A.L. Brown High School and North Carolina Central University.  He retired from Amtrak and sang with the group Men Over 60. Services will be held at Clark Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, September 28, at 1:00 PM. ...

Ray Anthony Allison, 56, was taken from this earth suddenly on Thursday September 19, 2019.   Memorial Services will be held at Bethel Baptist Church, 1209 Opal St, Kannapolis, NC 28083 on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at 2:30 pm with remembrances and remarks from friends. The Homegoing Celebration/Memorial Service will begin promptly at 3:00 pm with repast following immediately.   The Allison family will receive friends and loved ones at 298 Esther Circle,...

Ray Anthony Allison, Sr., 56, of Green Ridge Lane, Kannapolis, NC passed away Thursday, September 19, in Concord, NC He was born July 20, 1963 in Pensacola, FL to Geraldine Weatherspoon Allison and the late Thomas Allison. Ray graduated from A.L. Brown High School and operated Allison Painting. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church where he has served on the Choir, Usher Board, Drummer, Sunday School;and sung with the Revelation Quartet. Services will be held Thursday, September 26, at...

Robert Wesley Pearson, Sr., 65, of Broad Drive, Concord, NC passed away Sunday, September 15, at Tucker Hospice House. He was born October 29, 1953 in Cabarrus County, to the late Martin Pearson and th elate Mary Teeter Pearson. Robert was a graduate of Concord High School and served in the US Air Force.  He attended the Church of God of Prophesy and was a member of the Harold Goodman American Legion Post #172 and the Magnificent Seven. Services will be held Sunday, September 22, at...