All Obituaries

Samuel Wendall Walker,  61, of Scotia Ave, Concord,  NC departed this earthly life  on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. He was born May 13, 1962 in Cabarrus County, to Catherine Elnora Mahatha Walker and the late Sam F. Walker. Sam was educated in the Cabarrus County School systems and was a graduate of Northwest Cabarrus High School.  He was previously  employed with DNP. Sam was a member of Rock Hill A.M.E. Zion Church and served on the Trustee...

Tony Marvin Russell, 67, of Lane St.,  Kannapolis, NC departed this earthly life  on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Atrium Health-Cabarrus. He was born March 19, 1957 in Cabarrus County to the late Joe Moore and the late Mattie Russell. Tony received his formal education in the Cabarrus County School System and was a graduate of A. L. Brown High School.  He was formerly employed with Cannon Mills. Tony was a member of Bethpage United Presbyterian Church where he was  member...

Nellie Emma Jean Shaw Griggs, 57, of Fir Avenue, Kannapolis, NC, departed this earthly life on Friday, April 26 at Atrium Health – Cabarrus Medical Center. She was born December 25, 1966, in Bronx, NY to the late Laroy DeSisso and the late Gladys Shaw. Nellie was a graduate of the New York Public Schools and was formerly employed by the State of New York. Services will be held on Saturday, May 4, at Clark Funeral Home Chapel.  Visitation will from 1:00 – 2:00 PM with...

Cathy Diane (Johnson) McClorey, 70, of Cooper Ave., Kannapolis, NC;  departed this earthly life  on Monday, April 22, 2024 at Atrium Health- Cabarrus. She was born June 20, 1953 in Cabarrus County to the late Manly Johnson, Sr., and the late Margaret L. Howie Johnson. Cathy was educated in the Cabarrus County School System and a graduate of A. L. Brown High School.   She was a homemaker. Cathy was a member of First Christian Church where she served on the Christian...

Rodney DeWayne Anthony was born on November 12, 1976 in Cabarrus County North Carolina, He departed this earthly life on Saturday, April 20, 2024 to be with the Lord. He attended AL Brown High School and was employed with Mooresville Ford. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 2, 2024,from 2:00 - 4:00 PM at Clark Funeral Home.  Those left to cherish his fond memories include his wife Lori Anthony; his two sons Marcus Bolick (Ali) & Darius Anthony of Raleigh, North Carolina; one...

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...