All Obituaries

Jonathan Allison, 63 years old of Kannapolis, North Carolina departed this earthly life on Friday, April 19, 2024 after a brief illness at Atrium Health's Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. He and his loving wife Priscilla lived in their home filled with laughter and love on  Franklin Avenue, Kannapolis.  He was born on July 21, 1960 in Pensacola, Florida where he spent several of his early years.  His loving parents, Guerlean Weathers Allison and the late Thomas...

Patrick Avery Butler, 60, of Wildwood Dr.,  Salisbury, NC departed this earthly life  on Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Glen A Kiser Hospice, Salisbury, NC. He was born October 8, 1963 in Iredell County to the late Edward Butler Jr. and the late Sudie Morris Butler. Patrick was  a graduate of  Northwest Cabarrus High School and he served in the US Navy.  Patrick was a member of New Piney Grove Baptist Church. Services will be held Saturday, April  20, 2024 at New...

Billy Wayne Haynie, 74, of Spring Ave.,  Troy, NY departed this earthly life  on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at his residence. He was born February 16, 1950 in Cabarrus County to the late William Haynie and the late Carrie Black Haynie. Billy received his formal education in the public schools of Kannapolis, NC  and was a graduate of Carver High School.  He served in the US Army. Services will be held Wednesday, April  24, 2024 at 3:00 PM at Clark Funeral Home...

Ruth Ann Sherrill Johnson, 85, of Airport Road, Kannapolis, NC;  departed this earthly life  on Tuesday,  April 9, 2024 at Tucker Hospice House. She was born May 14, 1938 in Rowan County to the late Elsworth Sherrill and the late Lucille Kesser Sherrill. Ruth was educated in the Rowan County School System. She was a graduate of Aggrey Memorial High School and Livingstone College.  Ruth was formerly employed with the Cabarrus County School System. Ruth was a member of...

Elaies Hannah Lott, 93, of  Esther Circle, Kannapolis, NC;  departed this earthly life  on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at her residence. She was born June 25, 1930 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina to the late Mack Hannah and the late Bessie Burch Hannah. Elaies was educated and a graduate of  the Chesterfield County Schools. She was formerly employed by Cabarrus Memorial Hospital. Elaies was a member of Church of God of Prophecy where she served in Ministry, First Lady...

Steven Douglas Barbee, 75, of  Huntersville, NC departed this earthly life  on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at his residence. He was born December 11, 1948 in Durham, NC to the late Charles G. Barbee and the late Leara Bridges Barbee. Steven  was a graduate of  Central High School. He continued his education at  Passaic Community College and William Paterson University. He was previously employed with the Paterson Police Department. Steven was a member of New Life Baptist...

James La-Conte McKnight, 71, of W. Monroe St., Salisbury, NC departed this earthly life  on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at Accordius of Salisbury. He was born January 2, 1953, in Columbia, SC to the late Robert McKnight and the late Delores Hoskins McKnight. James was 1971 graduate of Eastside High School. He continued his education and graduated from Kean College and the Computer Communications Institute.  He was a member of Mt. Calvary Holy Church where he served as a Deacon and...

Jerry Wayne Joseph, 50, of Hanover Drive, Concord,  NC departed this earthly life  on Sunday,  March 31,  2024 at his residence. He was born December 28, 1973 in Cabarrus County, to Jerry Wayne Rice and Janice McKnight Joseph (Daniel). Jerry was educated in the Cabarrus County School systems and was a graduate of Northwest Cabarrus High School.  He was previously  employed with Metrolina Greenhouse. Jerry attended Life in the Spirit Ministries. Services will...

Joseph Moon, 66, of N. George St.,  Goldsboro, NC departed this earthly life  on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at his residence. He was born February 18, 1958 in Cabarrus County to the late John Edward Moon and the late Georgia Lee Stewart Moon. Joseph received his formal education in the public schools of Cabarrus County.  He was  formerly employed with the City of Concord. Memorial Services will be held Friday, April  19, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Clark Funeral Home...

Martha Catherine Taylor Foster-Johnson, 86, of Eastwood Drive, Kannapolis, NC, departed this earthly life on  Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Atrium Health-Cabarrus. She was born June 24, 1937 in Granville County to the late Hunter Harvey Taylor and the late Mattie Mae Morton Taylor. Martha received her education in the Granville County School System. She was a graduate of Berry Gold School. Martha was also a graduate of North Carolina Central University, Durham, North Carolina and...