Obituaries
Jacqueline Stump
Jan 13, 2024
CONCORD- Mrs. Jacqueline “Jackie” Lee Stump at the age of 90, peacefully comforted by her daughter passed away at her home on January 13, 2024. Per her request, there will be no services. The burial will take place at Fayetteville Memorial Cemetery between her loving husband and son. Jackie was born on October 9, 1933 in Akron, Ohio where she...
Margie Barr
Jan 11, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Margie Louise Russell Barr on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Woodhaven Assisted Living in Albemarle. Margie, 91, was born on April 7, 1932, in Concord, NC, to the late Sally Drake Russell and Bud Russell. Margie was a dedicated spinner, having worked at Plant 2, Tuscarora, Kinley, and Locke Mills for many...
Betty Parrish
Jan 11, 2024
Mrs. Betty Burge Parrish, 88, of Carolina Shores, NC, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at SECU Hospice House of Brunswick. Betty was born in Forsyth Co., NC, on June 29, 1935, to the late Myrtle Berry Burge and William Russell Burge. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Billy Dorton Parrish, her son, David...
Sheila Hale
Jan 11, 2024
Mrs. Sheila Dianne Skaggs Hale, 80, of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Sheila was born on December 19, 1943, in Abilene, TX, to the late Lucille Brock Skaggs Foster and Willie Dee Skaggs. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Kay Hale, her brother,...
Bruce Cochran
Jan 9, 2024
Mr. Coyt "Bruce" Cochran, age 71 of Concord, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. A visitation will be held on Saturday, January 13 from 12:30 to 2 pm at Wilkinson Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held in the chapel at 2 pm with Rev. Chris Baker officiating. Burial will follow at Roberta Methodist Church Cemetery. Bruce...
Ronny Staley
Jan 6, 2024
Ronny Lloyd Staley was born June 6, 1943 in Wilbar, Wilkes County, North Carolina. He graduated from High Point High School in 1962 where he was a longtime Pemican yearbook photographer, Wake Forest College in 1966 with a BA in Religion, and the University of Wisconsin in 1985 with a master’s degree at The School for Bank Administration. After college,...
Janet Bryant
Jan 4, 2024
Janet Petty Bryant, age 61 of Concord, passed away January 4, 2024 surrounded by her family. She leaves behind her husband, Malcolm; son, Nigel and his wife, Natalie; daughter, Rhiannon and her partner, Jonathon; sister, Sherylle Diffey and her husband, Alex; brothers, Bob Petty, and David Petty and his wife, Angie. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert...
Charles Michael “Mike” Barnes
Dec 30, 2023
Mr. Charles Michael “Mike” Barnes passed away Saturday December 30, 2023 at Transitional Health Services of Kannapolis. A memorial service will be held 5:00pm Friday at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. Randall Ritchie. The family will receive friends beginning at 4:00 pm Friday at the funeral home. Mike was born in Lumberton, NC to Charlie Ray Barnes and...
Charlotte Little
Dec 28, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charlotte Ann Scruggs Little, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, who had the cherished name of MawMaw. Charlotte peacefully departed this world on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Atrium Health-Cabarrus, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on June 13, 1952, in Gaffney, SC, Charlotte was the...
Maddy Harrington
Dec 28, 2023
Miss Madelyn “Maddy” Audrey Harrington, age 14 of Dallas, NC passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte. A celebration of life service for this precious Angel will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 2 pm at Charity Baptist Church, 2420 Brantley Rd #6402, Kannapolis, NC 28083, with Pastor Marty Payton officiating. The...
Robert “Bobby” Eugene Barbee, Jr.
Dec 28, 2023
Mr. Robert “Bobby” Eugene Barbee, Jr. passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Atrium Main in Charlotte. His funeral will be held at 3:00 pm on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. Gary Posey. The burial will follow at West Concord Cemetery. The family will receive friends beginning at 2:00 pm at the funeral...
Michael Barbee
Dec 28, 2023
Mr. Michael Ray Barbee passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023. His funeral service will be 3:00 PM Tuesday (1/2/2024) Tuesday at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. Donald Burleson. The family will receive friends beginning at 1:30 PM Tuesday prior to the service. Michael was born November 30, 1958 in Concord to the late Donald William Barbee and Nancy...
Dr. Bob Hammonds
Dec 28, 2023
Dr. Robert Eugene Hammonds passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after several years of declining health on Thursday, December 28, 2023. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00pm Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at First Baptist Church of Concord. The family will receive friends following the service in the church Fellowship Hall. Bob was born on August 11, 1933...
Bobby Widenhouse
Dec 27, 2023
Mr. Bobby Lee Widenhouse, 85, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023 in his home surrounded by family. He was born April 15, 1938 in Concord, NC to the late Zebulon Vance Widenhouse and Myrtle Irene Black Widenhouse. He was preceded in death by his brothers, James Cook, Vance Widenhouse, Billy Joe Widenhouse, and his sisters, Beulah Smith, Sara Taylor, and...
Seab Ritch
Dec 24, 2023
Seab Albert Ritch, 83, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on December 24, 2023 at his home. The family will receive friends Friday, December 29, 2023 from 5-7 PM at New Grace Baptist Church in Concord, NC. A funeral Service will be held Saturday December 30, 2023 at 11 AM at New Grace Baptist Church with Pastor Allen Montgomery officiating. Burial...
Carolyn Shinn
Dec 23, 2023
Carolyn Avera Scarborough Shinn, a lifelong advocate for the underserved, passed away on December 23, 2023 at 100 years old. She was predeceased by her parents, PH Scarborough and Lucy Garmon Scarborough; her beloved husband Kenneth Shinn, Jr.; three brothers, Martin Jackson, Robert Edsall, and PH Jr.; and her son, Martin Kenneth Shinn. Carolyn is survived by her daughters, Lucy...
Kimberly Pettrey
Dec 23, 2023
Kimberly Ann Pettrey, 60, of Gold Hill Road, Concord, NC passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at her home. Born on November 10, 1963 in Princeton, WV, she was the daughter of the late Chester Pettrey and the late Margaret Almeda Pettrey. She was a 1982 graduate of Athens High School A funeral service will be held at 3:00...
Buddy Leatherman
Dec 22, 2023
Olin Lee “Buddy” Leatherman, Jr, age 82 of Concord, NC died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, December 22, 2023. The oldest son of the late Olin Lee “Doc” and Margaret McKinley Leatherman, Buddy was born on September 27, 1941, in Concord. He was married to the love of his life, Winslow Cannon Leatherman for 56 years....
Meredith Ray “Bub” Safrit
Dec 22, 2023
Mr. Meredith Ray “Bub” Safrit, 92, of Harrisburg, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his family. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm, on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Broadus Church, officiated by Rev. Dr. Rodney Quesenberry, with burial to follow at Carolina Memorial Park-Harrisburg. The family will greet friends from 11:30...
Ron Wooley
Dec 19, 2023
Ronald Doland Wooley, 78, of Concord, North Carolina passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at Atrium Health Charlotte on December 19, 2023. Ron was born April 28, 1945, in Monroe, La. He grew up in Downsville, La. He worked and retired from General Motors in Louisiana. He was a graduate of Downsville High School and attended Louisiana Tech University. He...
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