Obituaries

Carolyn Lee Wells Carnes

May 19, 2025

Carolyn Lee Wells Carnes, 84, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 23, 1940, in Charlotte, NC, Carolyn was the daughter of the late Betty Lula Lee Wells and James Aubrey Wells. She experienced the loss of her mother at a young age, gaining a loving stepmother when...

Bobby Call

May 13, 2025

Bobby Ray Call, 60, of Kannapolis, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025, at Atrium Main in Charlotte, surrounded by his loved ones.

Born on July 23, 1964, in Kannapolis, Bobby was a devoted father, proud grandfather, and a loyal friend to many. He spent his career as the owner of an auto body repair shop and also...

Manuel Jimmy Orellana Reyes

Jun 11, 2025

Manuel “Jimmy” Orellana Reyes, 47, formerly of California, passed away on June 11, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus surrounded by his loving family.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 12, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at Wilkinson Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Friday, June 13 at 11:00 AM in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow...

Orlando Silvio Estevez

May 28, 2025

Orlando Silvio Estevez, 86 of Salisbury, passed away May 28, 2025 in Charlotte, NC.

Orlando was born in Guines, Cuba in 1939, to Jose Manuel Estevez and Juana Estevez (Fuentez). He and older brother D. Jose Manuel Estevez grew up in Marianao, Havana, Cuba where he enjoyed learning English while going to American movies, visiting the beach, studying electronics, playing guitar,...

Kathleen Ann Zychowski Foor

May 25, 2025

Mrs. Kathleen Ann Zychowski Foor, 69, of Concord, NC, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at 10:05 PM at Atrium Health Cabarrus, surrounded by family.

Born on March 16, 1956, in Cleveland, Ohio, Kathleen was the beloved daughter of the late Joseph Zychowski and Bernice Blanda. She carried the values of her upbringing-faith, humility, and generosity-throughout her life.

Kathleen...

Stephen Potts

May 25, 2025

Mr. Stephen Frederick Potts, Jr. age 38 passed away on Sunday May 25, 2025 in Concord, NC.

The family will receive friends at Wilkinson Funeral Home on Saturday May 31st from 3 to 5 pm.

Stephen was born March 11, 1987 in Mount Holly, NJ. He was the son of Stephen F. Potts, Sr. and Anna Mae Johnson Potts, who...

Kevin Curl

May 23, 2025

Kevin Matthew Curl, 65, of Charlotte, NC, passed away peacefully in his sleep of natural causes on May 23, 2025.

Kevin was born on September 17, 1959 in the village of Rockville Centre on Long Island, New York. He spent his formative years in Saugerties where he enjoyed a vibrant and active childhood. He found joy in playing sports with...

Donald Keith Howard

May 23, 2025

Mr. Donald Keith Howard, 88, of Concord, peacefully passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Amata Estates in Harrisburg after a courageous three-year journey with vascular dementia.

A service to celebrate his life will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Forest Hill United Methodist Church, where he was a devoted lifelong member. Burial will follow at...

Doris McLaurin Tucker

May 23, 2025

Mrs. Doris McLaurin Tucker, 98, of Concord, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Bethany Woods, surrounded by the love and presence of her devoted family.

A Celebration of Homegoing will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Rev. Gary Posey. Burial will follow...

Elvira Mendez

May 22, 2025

Elvira Mendez, 82, of Stanly, NC, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, May 26, 2025 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Kannapolis, NC.

Harold "Chip" Glenn Mullis, Jr

May 19, 2025

Harold "Chip" Glenn Mullis, Jr., 71, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 19, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House, with his family by his side.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 23rd at 11:00 am with family receiving friends at 10:00 am at Kerr Memorial Baptist Church.

Chip was born on February 2, 1954, in Cabarrus County, the...

Juanita Honeycutt

May 17, 2025

Our loving mother, Juanita Barbee Honeycutt, age 88 of Concord passed away peacefully on Saturday May 17, 2025 after several years of declining health.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday May 22nd at 1:00 pm at Carolina Memorial Park officiated by Rev. Fred Jordan. The family will greet friends at the cemetery following the service.

Juanita was born March 25,...

Lisa Nankafu

May 13, 2025

Lisa Nankafu, also known as Lisa Wens, was born on May 12, 1995, in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Daughter of Yves Chuma Nyakabingu Wenceslas and Consolata Buhendwa, she was the fourth of six children - five girls and one boy.

From a young age, Lisa distinguished herself with her sharp intelligence, simplicity, humility, and deep sense of family.

At just...

Boyce Theodore Simpson, Sr.

May 9, 2025

Boyce Theodore Simpson, Sr., 84, of Concord, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025, after a short battle with lung cancer.

Boyce spent most of his working years as a pipefitter for various fire protection services. He was an active member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.

Boyce had a love for fishing, hunting and racing. He enjoyed watching professional wrestling and westerns. His...

Martha Anne Cress Fridlund

May 8, 2025

Mrs. Martha Anne Cress Fridlund passed away peacefully Thursday, May 8, 2025 at St. Andrews Living Center.

Her memorial service will be held on Saturday May 17th, 1:00 PM at St. James Lutheran Church to be officiated by Rev. William Ridenhour. The family will receive friends following the service in the Fellowship Hall.

Martha Anne was born January 25, 1937 in Mt....

David Morton

May 8, 2025

Mr. David Cyril Morton, Sr., 76 of Concord passed away on Thursday May 8, 2025.

Mr. Morton was born on August 21, 1948 to the late Jesse Hubert and Pearl Olive Coble Morton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son David Morton, Jr. He is survived by his wife Shelby Morton, two daughters,...

Tambra S. Cochran

May 8, 2025

Tambra Faye Smith Cochran, 64, of Concord, passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of May 8, 2025, after a courageous health journey. She was surrounded by the love of her husband, son and sisters, who stood by her side with unwavering devotion and care.

Tambra was born in 1960, in Concord, North Carolina, to the late Frances...

Betty Crom

May 4, 2025

Betty May Huenink Crom was born at Panama, Nebraska to John and Edna Huenink on September 2, 1930 and passed away on May 4, 2025 at the Gardens of Taylor Glen in Concord, NC.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel. The family will greet friends following the service.

She...

Ashley Williams

May 4, 2025

Ashley Leanna Williams, 36, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2025, after a courageous four-year battle with cancer. In her final days, she was surrounded by the deep love of her family, and she leaves behind a legacy of joy, compassion, and unwavering strength.

Born on October 18, 1988, in Charlotte, Ashley was the beloved daughter of Kimberly...

Peggy Mills

May 2, 2025

Peggy Marie Gray Mills, 91, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born June 14, 1933, in Concord, she was the daughter of the late Marvin Gray and Beatrice Gray. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Reuben Van Mills; her daughter, Martha Dawn Mills; and her brother, David Lee...