Obituaries

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,...

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...

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...

Kenneth Allen

May 1, 2025

Mr. Kenneth "Ken" O'Neal Allen, 86, of Concord, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 1, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:30 PM on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Wilkinson Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 3:00 PM at West Concord Cemetery, officiated by Caleb Mann.

Born January 4, 1939, in Concord, he...

Rodney Peck

May 1, 2025

Mr. Rodney Mangum Peck of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 1, 2025 after battling with his third cancer for several months.

Rodney was born on March 14, 1946, to the late Frances Bookman Peck and Robert Wesley Peck in Richmond, VA. During his teenage years, he started his Native American artifact collection with his first dig at the Butler's...

Wayne Thompson

Apr 28, 2025

Mr. Harry Wayne Thompson, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away on Monday morning, April 28, 2025 after a short illness.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 3rd at Wilkinson Funeral Home from 11 am to 12:30 pm. A funeral service will be held at 12:30 pm in the chapel with Rev. Scott Simpson officiating. Burial will follow at...

Gene Verble

Apr 23, 2025

Mr. Gene "Skip" Kermit Verble, Jr. passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Atrium Hospice House.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, April 28th at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by his nephew Rev. Alan Freeman. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.

The service will be livestreamed at the following link: Wilkinson...

Paula Sherrill

Apr 18, 2025

October 7th, 1962- April 18th, 2025

Concord

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Paula Jean Hill Sherrill, who left us peacefully on Good Friday April 18, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. Born on October 7, 1962, to the late Dorothy and John Hill. She will be laid to rest beside her husband of 36 years, Lewis...

Jason Barron

Apr 17, 2025

Mr. Jason "Stumpy" Timothy Barron, age 45, of Kannapolis, NC entered into the open arms of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 17, 2025.

A Firefighter's funeral will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday, April 23rd at Eastwood Baptist Church in Kannapolis officiated by Rev. Randall Ritchie and Evangelist Tommy Barron. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family...

Judy Mullinax

Apr 17, 2025

CONCORD- Judy Frye Mullinax, 79, passed away at Atrium Cabarrus Healthcare on April 17, 2025.

A private graveside service will be held at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. Josh Kurtz officiating.

On October 26, 1945, Judy was born in Cabarrus County.  She was one of seven children born to Ray Leonard and Iona Beulah Lee Frye.  She graduated from Concord High School.  On...

Sara Ann Caton LaFoy

Apr 15, 2025

Sara Ann “Sally” Caton LaFoy, 90, of Concord, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025, at Morningside of Concord. Just days earlier, her family gathered to celebrate her 90th birthday—a joyful weekend full of love, laughter, and celebration. She was surrounded by that same love as she left this world, and for that, her family is forever grateful.

A service to...

Helen White Holt Morrison

Apr 9, 2025

Helen White Holt Morrison was born on December 22, 1920 to Dr. Thomas Jefferson Holt and Helen White Holt in Warrenton, NC. She died peacefully at home surrounded by family on April 9, 2025 in Concord, NC.

Helen attended St. Mary's School in Raleigh, NC, Salem College, and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1941) at the...

Timothy "Tim" Christopher Duffy

Apr 8, 2025

Mr. Timothy "Tim" Christopher Duffy, of Concord, passed away Tuesday, April 8,2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus after a brief illness.

A private funeral service will be held at a later time.

Tim was born January 3,1968 in Manchester, England to the late Francis Michael Xavier Duffy and Patricia Silvia Buckley Duffy. He and his family came to the United States in 1981.

Tim...