Obituaries
Cynthia Lynn Sherer Sloan
Jul 16, 2025
Cynthia "Cyndi" Lynn Sherer Sloan, 58, of Richfield, NC, passed away on July 16, 2025, at Atrium Health Stanly in Albemarle, NC.
Born on February 23, 1967, in Lexington, Kentucky, Cyndi was the daughter of the late Marion McKinney Sherer and Reginald Crutcher. She was also preceded in death by her son, Ryan Thomas Lee Sloan, whose memory she carried with...
Cynthia "Cindy" Setzer Rufty
Jul 14, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ms. Cynthia "Cindy" Setzer Rufty, 72, beloved mother, and grandmother who left us on Monday, July 14, 2025. Born July 28, 1952 in Concord, NC to the late Harry Priscilla Setzer and Elsie White Setzer.
She is survived by her son, David "Michael" Rufty (Carrie), daughters Allison Rufty Heafner (Luke)...
Otis Eugene Ennis
Jul 12, 2025
Otis Eugene "Gene" Ennis, 70, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House, surrounded by his family.
A visitation will be held on Friday, July 18, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at Wilkinson Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 11:30 AM at West Concord Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Mike Coe, where Gene...
Carolyn Cook Lowder
Jul 12, 2025
Mrs. Carolyn Cook Lowder, 89, joined the church triumphant on Saturday, July 12, 2025.
Carolyn was born September 1, 1935 in Concord to the late Houston and Pauline Grady Cook. She was proceeded in death by her brother Daniel Cook. Carolyn graduated from Concord High School and the Women's College of Greensboro. She held various jobs throughout the years that allowed...
Ronnie Roberts
Jul 10, 2025
Mr. Ronnie Darrall Roberts, age 80 of Concord passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Atrium Health in Charlotte.
A graveside service with military honors will be held on Monday, July 14th at 12:00 pm at West Concord Cemetery with Pastor Allen Montgomery officiating. Pallbearers will be Curtis Johnson Jr., Brandon Roberts, Michael Burris, Michael Castelli, Chris Mullis and...
Larry Watson
Jul 8, 2025
Larry Wayne Watson, 75, of Kannapolis, passed away on July 8, 2025, at The Living Center in Concord, NC, after three years of declining health.
Larry was born on March 6, 1950, to James Kirby Watson and Viola Virginia Watson. He attended A.L. Brown High School and spent his career in construction, working with Starr Davis, Daniels, and Beacon construction...
Steve Hatley
Jul 5, 2025
Mr. Steve Franklin Hatley, 71, of Concord, was welcomed by angels to come home to the Lord on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.
His funeral will be held 1:30 PM Thursday at Saint James Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Beginning at 12:30 PM Thursday at the church.
Steve...
David Ray Lefler
Jul 1, 2025
Mr. David Ray Lefler, age 86, of Gold Hill, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at Trinity Place in Albemarle.
Visitation for family and friends will be held Saturday, July 5th from 10 to 11am at Wilkinson Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow in the chapel at 11am with Rev. Keith Navey officiating. He will be laid to rest at...
Carolyn Odom
Jun 30, 2025
CONCORD- Carolyn Rose Odom was born to the late Sydney Johnson. She was born in Jackson, Mississippi on March 6, 1949. She passed peacefully on June 30, 2025.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Jerry, Charlie, and Earl Latham. She was the widow of George T. Odom.
Carolyn received Christ at an early age.
She received her early education in Mississippi...
Roger Dale Smith
Jun 30, 2025
Mr. Roger Dale Smith age 72 of Concord, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2025.
The family will receive friends Sunday, July 6th at Wilkinson Funeral Home from 3:30 to 5pm. A memorial service will be held in the chapel at 5pm and will be officiated by Gilbert Mann.
Roger was born August 28, 1952 in Cabarrus County, and was a...
Margaret Mary Yani
Jun 27, 2025
Margaret Mary Yani (née Whelan), a devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away on June 27, 2025, at the age of 69, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She faced her illness with remarkable strength and optimism, and in the end, left this world on her own terms-just as she lived every day: with grace, dignity, and deep love for...
Judith Smith Rankin
Jun 22, 2025
Judith "Judy" Smith Rankin, 83, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, surrounded by her loving family.
A service to celebrate Judy's life will be held at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in the chapel of Wilkinson Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Ronnie Pinyan. The family will receive friends prior to the...
Joel O. Lambert
Jun 22, 2025
Mr. Joel O. Lambert passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Thursday at Crosspointe Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Leon Hawks. The family will receive friends beginning at 12:30 PM Thursday at the church. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.
Joel was born June 22, 1948, in Concord to the late Johnnie...
Jerri Moats Green
Jun 22, 2025
Jerri Lou Moats Green, 74, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at her home, surrounded by the love of her family and close friends.A celebration of Jerri's life will be held at 12:00 pm on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Eastside Missionary Baptist Church, with burial to follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from...
Emory Chapman
Jun 20, 2025
Dr. James Emory Chapman, Jr., 73, of Concord, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025 at his home, in the arms of his loving wife and surrounded by his caring family and dear friends.
A graveside service will be held at 9 a.m. on July 18th, 2025 at the VA National Cemetery in Salisbury, 501 Statesville Blvd., Salisbury, NC 28144, with...
Bobby Wayne Bailey
Jun 20, 2025
Bobby Wayne Bailey passed away Friday, June 20th,2025 due to a heart attack at his home in Polkton, North Carolina.
Bobby was born at Cabarrus Memorial Hospital, in Concord NC on April 8th,1974 to parents James Bailey, and mother Nancy Wilson. Bobby was the youngest son out of seven brothers, his biological brother being Terry Bailey, his half brother Dennis Taylor,...
Darrell Wayne Helms
Jun 15, 2025
Mr. Darrell Wayne Helms, of The Gardens of Taylor Glen community, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.
A memorial service will be held 3:00 PM Sunday June 29, 2025 at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. Sammy Pierce and Rev. Steve Barbee. The family will receive friends prior to the service starting at 2:00 PM. Private burial...
Keith Stafford Simmons
Jun 15, 2025
Keith Stafford Simmons May 23, 1970 – June 15, 2025
Keith Stafford Simmons passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Charlotte, NC. He was 55 years old. Keith was born on May 23, 1970, at Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn, NY.
He was the youngest of three children born to the late Earl Simmons Sr. and the late Windell La'Nell Simmons...
Dottie Chertok
Jun 15, 2025
Dorothy Ann (Dottie) Mason Chertok of Concord, NC passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side on Sunday, June 15, 2025. The family will be receiving friends on Sunday, June 22 at 2:00 at Mt. Hermon Lutheran Church, Concord with funeral service at 2:30 and interment in the church cemetery.
Dottie was born April 7, 1936 to Edward Mitchell and...
Laura Juanita Poplin Untz
Jun 13, 2025
In Loving MemoryLaura Juanita Poplin UntzIt is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Laura Poplin Untz, who left us on June 13th. 2025 after a long battle with renal cancer. Laura was the daughter of Robert and Mildred Poplin. Laura was from a large family of 7 half-brothers, 4 brothers and 3 sisters. Laura was a member...
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