All Obituaries

Recardiu “Tater” Andrea Mims, 67, of Duval St., Concord, NC passed away Friday, February 15, at Atrium Health – Northeast after a year and a half of declining health. He was born September 18, 1951 in Cabarrus County to Dorothy Washington Johnson and the late Moncure Mims.    Recardiu was educated in the Cabarrus Count School System and was a 1970 graduate of Concord High School.  He was formerly employed by several restaurants. Services will be held...

James “June” Lakewood Phifer, Jr., 72, of Cedar Dr., NW, Concord, NC passed away February 11, at his residence. He was born May 27, 1946 in Cabarrus County to the late Rev. James Lakewood Phifer, Sr. and the late Alfletta Stinson Phifer.   James was a 1964 graduate of Logan High School.  He retired from the Cabarrus County School System and served three years in the United States Marines.  James was a member of First Missionary Baptist Church in Concord. He...

Gerald Lamar Holt, 50, of Margate St., Concord, NC passed away February 11, at Atrium Health - NorthEast. He was born August 8, 1968 in Cabarrus County to Shirley Holt Mack and the late Lonnie Boyd.   Gerald was a graduate of Central Cabarrus High School and Rowan-Cabarrus Community College.  He was employed by the NC Department of Corrections.  Gerald was a member of First Missionary Baptist Church in Concord and the Fraternal Order of Police. Services will be held...

  Paulette Bailey, 71, of Waco Ave., Kannapolis, NC, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019, at her residence. She was born September 23, 1947 in Cabarrus County to the late James Bailey and the late Emma Mae Elliott Parker. Paulette was educated in the Kannapolis City School System and was a 1965 graduate of G.W. Carver High School. She was formerly employed with K & W Cafeteria and was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church where she was a former member of the...

Robert Franklin Ware, Sr., 65, of S. Harding Ave, Kannapolis, NC passed away February 8, at his residence. He was born March 22, 1953 in Cabarrus County to the late Ernest Ware, Sr. and the late Essie Mackins Ware.  Robert was educated in the Kannapolis City School System. He was formerly employed with Linn-Corriher Mills and Charlotte Motor Speedway.  Robert attended Mt. Calvary Holy Church in Salisbury.  He was members of  Vashti #122 Past Master King Ahasuerus...

Mary Lena Kirk Williamson, 69, of Huron Street, Kannapolis, NC, passed away Friday, February 8, 2019, at Atrium Healthcare-Northeast. She was born June 6, 1949 in Cabarrus County to the late Herbert Kirk and the late Lena Parks Kirk. Mary was educated in the Cabarrus County School System and was a graduate of Durham Business College. She was formerly employed with the State of Massachusetts and was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church. Services will be held Wednesday, February 13, at...

Billy James Morrison 71, of Moss Drive Concord, NC passed away February 5, at the Tucker Hospice House. He was born March 8, 1947 in Cabarrus County to the late James Whitley Morrison and the late Lila Mack Morrison.   Billy was a 1965 graduate of Logan High School and Central Piedmont Community College.  He served in the US Army and was formerly employed by CAT.  Billy was a member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a Trustee, Usher and was a...

Bertha Lee Hooper Maddox, 76, of Grand Canyon Road, Kannapolis, NC passed away February 4, at Atrium Health -  NorthEast. She was born December 19, 1942 in Chester, SC to the late Pearla Mae Hooper Owens.   Bertha attended Chester High School and was formerly employed by Cannon Mills.  She was a member of New Beginnings Worship Center in Kannapolis. Services will be held Friday, February 8, at Bethel Baptist Church.  Visitation will be at 1:00 – 2:00 PM with...

Deonte’ Lamar Phifer, 30, of Leroy St., Kannapolis, NC, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019, at Atrium Health Northeast. He was born January 30, 1989 in Cabarrus County to Avery Flowe and Rosalind Phifer. Deonte’ was educated in the Kannapolis City School System and attended A. L. Brown High School. He was formerly employed with Wilbert Plastics and was a member of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church. Services will be held Saturday, February 9, at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 204...

James “Junior” Calvin Norman, 52, of Patterson Farm Road, Mooresville, NC, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019, at his residence. He was born May 4, 1966 in Iredell County to the late James Thomas Norman and the late Clara Mae Miller Norman. Junior was educated in the Iredell County School System and was a 1985 graduate of Mooresville Senior High School. He was formerly employed Performance Fibers and attended New Life Baptist Church. Services will be held Tuesday, February...