Obituaries
Nicholas "Nick" Smith
Jul 3, 2024
Mr. Nicholas “Nick” Ralph Smith of Kannapolis, the most kind, gentle, and wonderful man who ever lived, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at his home surrounded by the people he loved and who loved him the most. Nick was born November 1, 1953, and grew up in Duncan, OK. His parents were the late Lemuel and Mary...
Hartford "Lee" Ford
Jul 2, 2024
Hartford Lee Ford, 76, of Concord, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2024. Born on April12, 1948, in Concord, Lee was a lifelong resident of his hometown. A funeral service to honor Lee’s life will be held on Saturday July 6 at 1:00 pm at Wilkinson Funeral Home. Visitation will take place prior to the service from 11:00 am to...
Kevin Mullis
Jun 29, 2024
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mr. Kevin Michael Mullis, 43, of Concord, who passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Atrium Health-Main, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 25, 1980, in Charlotte, NC, Kevin was the cherished son of Sherry Hartsell Mullis and the late Crawford "Pete" Wilson Mullis, Jr. Kevin...
Johnny Fletcher
Jun 25, 2024
Mr. Johnny Lee Fletcher of Concord passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. A visitation will be held Sunday afternoon, June 30th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Wilkinson Funeral Home. A private graveside service will be on Monday, July 1st at Oakwood Cemetery. Johnny was born August 3, 1941 in Concord to the late James O....
Amy Harrington
Jun 25, 2024
Mrs. Amy Barnes Harrington of Kannapolis, passed away at her home Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Her funeral will be held 11:00 AM Saturday at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. Randall Ritchie. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends 5:00 to 8:30 PM Friday at the funeral home. Amy was born September 9, 1971...
Charlie Blackwelder
Jun 25, 2024
Mr. Charlie Eugene Blackwelder, Sr. age 94 of Concord passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at Morningside of Concord. The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 30th from 2 to 3 pm at Friendship Southern Baptist Church. A funeral service will be held at 3 pm with Pastor Jesse Watkins officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial...
Robert Anthony "Tony" Dula
Jun 23, 2024
Robert Anthony Dula, known to most as Tony, passed away peacefully at Tucker Hospice House on Sunday, June 23, 2024. He was a beloved father, husband, and a dedicated Marine Corp Veteran. He was 56 years old. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 pm on Wednesday, June 26 2024, at Wilkinson Funeral Home. Born on April 18,...
James Franklin “Scoop” Ussery
Jun 21, 2024
Mr. James Franklin “Scoop” Ussery passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 21, 2024 at his home. His funeral will be 2:00 PM Wednesday at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. David Wilson of Wilmar Park Baptist Church where James was a member. The family will receive friends beginning at 12:30 PM at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Cabarrus...
Carol Burrage Calloway
Jun 20, 2024
CONCORD- Carol Burrage Calloway passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, June 20, 2024, following a brief illness. The family will receive friends on Saturday, June 22 at Wilkinson Funeral Home from 5:00- 7:00pm. The funeral service will be Sunday, June, 23 at 3:00pm at Forest Hill United Methodist Church, with Rev. Mandy Neill and Rev. Justin P....
Martha Safrit
Jun 18, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mrs. Martha Jane Stough Safrit, 79, of Harrisburg, who left us on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, June 21, 2024, at Broadus Church, officiated by Rev. Dr. Rodney Quesenberry, with burial to follow at Carolina Memorial Park-Harrisburg. The...
Marilyn Carroll
Jun 18, 2024
Marilyn Patricia Wolf Carroll, 94, passed away peacefully at her home in Concord surrounded by family on June 18, 2024. Marilyn was born on February 28, 1930 to the late Hobart Daniel Wolf and Katherine Hermann Wolf in Albany, NY. Marilyn moved 13 times during her childhood as her father was transferred to numerous cities to open Montgomery Ward stores...
Merle Leslie “Corky” Reeves
Jun 17, 2024
Merle Leslie “Corky” Reeves, 73, of Concord, NC, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Corky was born on July 24, 1950, in Des Moines, Iowa. As a young man, Corky voluntarily enlisted in the US Marines where he served as front line in Vietnam. After he was honorably discharged, he returned home and...
Lydia Helms Redman
Jun 15, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lydia Helms Redman, 80 years old, at her home in Concord, North Carolina. She transitioned to her heavenly home on the early morning of Saturday, June 15, 2024, after a courageous two-year fight with cancer. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, July 7, 2024, from 3:00 to...
Anthony John Persuitte, Jr.
Jun 14, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Anthony “Tony” Persuitte, Jr., 77 of Concord, NC. Tony was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. After a prolonged illness, he passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, June 14, 2024. Tony was born in Ayer, MA on July 23, 1946. He was the...
Carolyn Guess
Jun 13, 2024
Carolyn Mashburn “Jordan” Guess, 78, of Concord, NC, passed away peacefully at Tucker Hospice House, surrounded by her husband and sons. Carolyn was born in Waynesville, NC on April 27, 1946. She was the only child of the late Willard Lloyd and Verna Keylon Mashburn of Canton, NC. Surviving is her husband, James G. Guess Jr. and two sons, Brent...
Dorothy Love
Jun 11, 2024
CONCORD- Dorothy “Dot” Barber Love, 93, passed away at St. Andrews Living Center on June 11, 2024. An 11:00am Saturday, June 15, Funeral service will be held at Wilkinson Funeral Home chapel with Pastor Gary Posey officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 10-11am at Wilkinson Funeral Home prior to the funeral. Dorothy...
Wilton Pait
Jun 9, 2024
Wilton Guy Pait, 90, of Harrisburg, NC, passed away on Sunday evening, June 9, 2024, at Sharon Towers in Charlotte, NC. Wilton was born on July 8, 1933, in Bladenboro, NC to his late parents, Hayes and Minnie Pait. Wilton is preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Yvonne Inman Pait. In addition to his parents and wife,...
Carolyn Ledbetter
Jun 4, 2024
Mrs. Carolyn Bernice Scoggin Ledbetter, age 80 of Kannapolis, entered the gates of Heaven on Tuesday, June 4 2024. A visitation will be held on Thursday, June 6 from 10 to 11 am at Wilkinson Funeral Home. A service of celebration will be held in the chapel at 11 am with a family friend, Tony Riddle officiating. Burial will follow...
Robert L. (Bob) Wall
Jun 3, 2024
Robert L. (Bob) Wall, born in Rockingham County and long-time resident of Concord and West Jefferson, passed peacefully, on June 3, 2024 in Cabarrus County among his loving and devoted family at the age of 93. He strove to exemplify his own advice: “Be determined, practice, be willing to serve others, make mistakes and try again, teach yourself, make lifelong...
Lewis Garmon
Jun 2, 2024
Mr. Lewis Daniel Garmon, Jr. of Concord passed away Sunday, June 2, 2024 at Ann Street Senior Living in Kannapolis. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 PM Thursday, June 6, at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. Rick Felts. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home. Lewis was born January 3, 1944...
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