All Obituaries

Joseph Ray Livingston, 73, of Glendale Ave., NC departed this earthly life on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at his residence. He was born August 12, 1952, in Rowan County to the late Augusta Livingston and the late Minnie "Lois" (Rose) Livingston. Joseph was educated in the Rowan County School System and was a 1971 graduate of South Rowan High School. Joseph served in the US Army for 12 years where he received an Honorable Discharge. He was formerly employed with various Nursing ...

Lisa D. Fant was born on May 27, 1962, in The Bronx, New York, the youngest daughter of Winne L. Fant and the late Thomas L. Fant. She was raised in Queens and Great Neck, New York, where she developed the quiet strength, compassion, and deep sense of service that would define her life. Lisa’s lifelong commitment to serving others began in her teenage years when she volunteered as a Candy Striper at the local hospital in Great Neck, offering care and comfort to patients and families. ...

Dr. Mattie Elizabeth Giles peacefully transitioned this earthly life and was ushered into the presence of God on Friday, February 13, 2026, after a brief illness. Mattie was born in Monroe, North Carolina on May 2,1937.  She was one of four girls born to Willie and Ruth Giles of Kannapolis. Mattie was preceded in death by her parents; and her sisters, Bernice Powers (Bill) and Vivian Chambers (Julius).                        ...

Virgie Lee Seegars Morehead, 93 of Flat Rock Road, Landis NC, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026, at the Oaks of Carrollton in Carrollton, GA. She was born on December 31, 1932, in Lancaster, SC to the late Cleveland Seegars and the late Hannie Bell McGriff Seegars. Virgie was a graduate of the South Carolina School System and formerly employed at a Poultry Processing Plant.  She was a former member of Macedonia Baptist Church.; where she served on the choir and Missionary ...

Jerry Allen Bailey, 61, of Barr Road, Concord, NC departed this earthly life on Friday, February 13, 2026, at his residence. He was born November 22, 1964, in Philadelphia, PA to the late James William Bailey and the late Bernice (Allison) Bailey. He attended A.L. Brown High School in Kannapolis where he placed second in the state for wrestling. He later received his GED in Charleston, WV. Jerry received his truck driving training from Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute ...

Claudia Beatrice (Moore) Yarborough, 86, of Tyler St., Kannapolis, NC, passed away Friday, February 13, 2026, at Atrium Health-Cabarrus. She was born on August 12, 1939, in Cabarrus County to the late Ervin Moore and the late Mary Jane (Stover) Moore. Claudia was educated in the Kannapolis City School System and was a graduate of G.W. Carver High School.  She attended Barber Scotia College. She was formerly employed with Georgetown Hospital.  Claudia was a member at First Baptist ...

Yadira Hernandez Castro 18, of St. Mary Avenue NW, Concord, NC departed this earthly life on Monday, February 2, 2026, in Concord, NC. She was born on September 25, 2007, in Cabarrus County to Frumencio Hernandez and Edith Castro. Yadira was educated in the Cabarrus County Schools and was a 2025 graduate of Concord High School. Services will be held on Thursday, February 12, at Clark Funeral Home Chapel.  Visitation will be 10:00 - 11:00 AM with services at 11:00 AM. ...

Annie Lou Singleton McPherson, 86, of Poplar Station Circle, Concord, NC, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026, at her residence. She was born on February 27, 1939, in Hampton County to the late Malverse Singleton and the late Ella Mae Roberts Singleton. Annie attended Estill High School in South Carolina. She was formerly employed with J. Widder & Company.  Annie was a member at New Life Baptist Church. Services will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026, at New Life Baptist ...

Paula Evette Howie, 49, of East 11th St. Kannapolis, NC, passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Atrium Health-Cabarrus. She was born on December 24, 1976, in Cabarrus County to Carolyn Howie Adams and the late Paul Hammond. Paula was educated in the Rowan County Schools; and was employed with the Cabarrus County Schools System.  She attended Bethel Baptist Church. Services will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, 6740 Macedonia Church ...

Ny’Zier Antonio Eugene Brown, 16, of Kite Court, Concord, NC, passed away Monday, January 26, 2026, in Cabarrus County. He was born on September 27, 2009, in Cabarrus County to Tameka L. Brown and the late Barry Hickson Ny’Zier was a student at Concord High School and a member of First Baptist Church. Services will be held on Monday, February 9, 2026, at First Baptist Church, 1311 Martin Luther King Avenue, Kannapolis NC. Visitation will be from 12:00 – 1:00 PM, with ...