Obituaries

Henry Hose Riley III

Henry Hose Riley III

Mar 27, 2026

Henry Hose Riley III, 81, of Harrisburg, NC, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026, surrounded by his family.

A memorial service to celebrate Henry's life will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at All Saints' Episcopal Church.

Henry was born on December 11, 1944, in Richmond, VA, to the late Garnett S. Riley and the late Henry...

Katrin Lynn Canup

Katrin Lynn Canup

Mar 5, 2026

MINT HILL- Katrin Lynn Barber Canup, 71 passed away peacefully at her home on March 5, 2026.

A 3:00 pm, Saturday (April 25, 2026) memorial service will be held at Lighthouse Baptist Church, 28699 Millingport Rd. Albemarle, NC 28001, with Pastor Gary Cox and friend Tom officiating. The service will be followed by a reception of friends in the fellowship hall.

Lynn was...

Jeremy Michael Hofer

Jeremy Michael Hofer

Apr 17, 2026

**Times and dates of service will be updated as they are determined**

CONCORD- Jeremy Michael Hofer, 48, passed away unexpectedly on April 17, 2026, at his home.

A local celebration of life service will be held in Concord soon.

A family gathering to celebrate his life will be held in Pennsylvania on July 4th weekend

Jeremy was born on November 27, 1977, at Miner's...

Michael Telford

Michael Telford

Apr 17, 2026

Michael Telford, 92, of Concord, NC, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on April 17, 2026.

A memorial service to celebrate Michael's life will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Pitts Baptist Church, with Rev. Scott Davis and Rev. Sammy Pierce officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.

The service will be livestreamed at the following link: https://www.pittsbaptistchurch.com/watch-live

Born...

Kenneth Wayne Sutton

Kenneth Wayne Sutton

Apr 17, 2026

Kenneth Wayne Sutton (Ken), 82, of South Port, NC passed peacefully at home on Friday, April 17, 2026. Ken was born in Concord, NC on June 30, 1943.

A funeral service will be held Wednesday, April 22nd at 2:00pm at Roberta Church, 3925 Cochran Rd, Concord, NC with Pastor Chad Irons officiating. The family will receive friends at the church Wednesday from...

Mary Isabelle Goettl

Mary Isabelle Goettl

Apr 15, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Isabelle Goettl, who departed this life on April 15, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on April 12, 1935, Mary Isabelle lived a life filled with love, resilience, and devotion to her family. She was proud to have raised four boys and proud of the four boys...

Virginia “Gail” Eagle Brooks

Virginia “Gail” Eagle Brooks

Apr 15, 2026

Mrs. Virginia “Gail” Eagle Brooks, 82, of Concord, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her family.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Dr. Gary Royals. The family will receive friends from 11:30 am-12:45 pm prior to the service. Burial will...

Susan Smitherman Snuggs

Susan Smitherman Snuggs

Apr 14, 2026

Susan Mann Smitherman Snuggs, 83, of Concord, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, at home, surrounded by her loving family.

A service to celebrate Susan’s life will be held at 2:00 pm, on Monday, April 20, 2026 at Forest Hill United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Wes Judy, with burial to follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive...

Darryl William Caudle

Darryl William Caudle

Apr 12, 2026

Darryl William Caudle, "Crash", 62

Darryl passed tragically on Sunday evening April 12, 2026. He leaves behind a legacy of dedication and love. He lived a free and often rebellious life that was fully his own, and did so with an abundantly full heart of love for all of us.

A funeral service will be held at 7:00 pm, on Friday, April...

Ralph Maynard Clark

Ralph Maynard Clark

Apr 11, 2026

Ralph Maynard Clark, 92 passed away on April 11, 2026.

A private graveside service will be held at St. James The Greater Catholic Church Cemetery.

Ralph was born in Utica, NY on July 10. 1933. He was one of two children born to Merion and Marian Jones Clark. He is a veteran of the Korean War having served in the US Army...

Judy Ann Ridenhour

Judy Ann Ridenhour

Apr 11, 2026

Ms. Judy Ann Ridenhour passed away peacefully Saturday April 11, 2026 at Tucker Hospice House.

Her memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. Dennis Marshall. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.

Judy was born August 23, 1946 in Concord to the late...

Rev. Dr. Thomas E. Ridenhour, Sr.

Rev. Dr. Thomas E. Ridenhour, Sr.

Apr 8, 2026

The Rev. Dr. Thomas E. Ridenhour, Sr., 88, died April 8, 2026 at Taylor Glen Retirement Community in Concord of dementia related complications.

Tom was born in Concord on November 11, 1937, the son of Clarence A and Elizabeth "Betty" (Webb) Ridenhour.

A proud member of the Concord High School class of 1956, Tom furthered his education at Davidson College (A. B....

Jewell Smith Thompson

Jewell Smith Thompson

Apr 7, 2026

Mrs. Jewell Smith Thompson passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. 

Jewell was born in Oakboro, NC to the late David and Mamie Smith on January 18, 1937. She was 89 years old.

She is survived by her daughter, Lynn Thompson Hardin and husband, David of Acworth, GA, her longtime companion, Jerry Morris of China Grove, NC, longtime family friend, Carolyn B. Williams...

Jessie Mae Boyd

Jessie Mae Boyd

Apr 6, 2026

Mrs. Jessie Mae Denson Boyd, 94, of Harrisburg, NC passed away on Monday April 6, 2026.

Mrs. Boyd was born on August 27, 1931 to the late Walter Liles and Ona Marie Fiddler Denson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Silver Joe Boyd; two sons, Alan "Sarge" Darryl Boyd and James Alvin Boyd.

 Mrs. Boyd...

Barbara "Dianne" Mullis

Barbara "Dianne" Mullis

Apr 2, 2026

Barbara Dianne Mullis, 78, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in her home on April 2, 2026, surrounded by the love that defined her entire life, her family. Known affectionately as "Nanu" and "Pinkie" to those who loved her most, Dianne was a woman whose warmth, humor, and stubborn determination left a lasting mark on everyone fortunate enough to...

John Robert Smerznak

John Robert Smerznak

Mar 31, 2026

John Robert Smerznak, 82, passed away on March 31, 2026, in Fairhope Alabama. Born on June 6, 1943, John was the beloved only son of Dr. John Smerznak and Annie "Doris" Solomon of Concord, NC. John spent most of his young life in Concord, graduating from Concord High School in 1961.

John met the love of his life, Linda "Gayle" Daniel...

Rhonda Mercer

Rhonda Mercer

Mar 27, 2026

Mrs. Rhonda Smith Mercer, age 59, passed away on March 27, 2026, at Hospice and Palliative Care in Kannapolis NC.

She was born on December 4, 1966 in Salisbury, NC, to the late Howard Smith and Sheila Williams. Rhonda is survived by her husband, Samuel Mercer Jr.; son, Curtis Cline, his wife, Jo and their children, Landon and Madison Cline; son,...

Clement Saywack Ramdin

Clement Saywack Ramdin

Mar 25, 2026

Clement Saywack Ramdin, 74, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026 surrounded by his family.

Clement was born on February 25, 1952, in Berbice, Guyana and was the son of the late David and Rajrani Ramdin. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Dukahni and Dwarka Persaud, as well as his brother, Rudolph Ramdeen, and...

George Thomas Benton

George Thomas Benton

Mar 25, 2026

George Thomas Benton (Tommy) of Concord passed peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Tommy was born in Charlotte on December 9, 1953.

He is predeceased by his parents, Justus and Elizabeth Benton; his wife, Patty; and brothers, Justus and James. He is survived by his wife, Karen; daughter, Katie; sons, Thomas, Steven, Nick, and stepson, Billy Sutton; grandchildren, Aubrey, Monty, Maddie,...

Kathleen Ann Butler

Kathleen Ann Butler

Mar 24, 2026

Kathleen Ann Butler (Katie), 79, of Concord, passed away peacefully at home on March 24, 2026.

Born May 31, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, Katie was the daughter of the late Martin Mostyn and Jane Keckeisen Mostyn.

Katie devoted much of her life to her work as a librarian, where her love for knowledge, reading, and children touched countless lives. An avid reader...