Obituaries
Emory Chapman
Jun 20, 2025
Dr. James Emory Chapman, Jr., 73, of Concord, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025 at his home, in the arms of his loving wife and surrounded by his caring family and dear friends.
A graveside service will be held at 9 a.m. on July 18th, 2025 at the VA National Cemetery in Salisbury, 501 Statesville Blvd., Salisbury, NC 28144, with...
Bobby Wayne Bailey
Jun 20, 2025
Bobby Wayne Bailey passed away Friday, June 20th,2025 due to a heart attack at his home in Polkton, North Carolina.
Bobby was born at Cabarrus Memorial Hospital, in Concord NC on April 8th,1974 to parents James Bailey, and mother Nancy Wilson. Bobby was the youngest son out of seven brothers, his biological brother being Terry Bailey, his half brother Dennis Taylor,...
Darrell Wayne Helms
Jun 15, 2025
Mr. Darrell Wayne Helms, of The Gardens of Taylor Glen community, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.
A memorial service will be held 3:00 PM Sunday June 29, 2025 at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. Sammy Pierce and Rev. Steve Barbee. The family will receive friends prior to the service starting at 2:00 PM. Private burial...
Keith Stafford Simmons
Jun 15, 2025
Keith Stafford Simmons May 23, 1970 – June 15, 2025
Keith Stafford Simmons passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Charlotte, NC. He was 55 years old. Keith was born on May 23, 1970, at Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn, NY.
He was the youngest of three children born to the late Earl Simmons Sr. and the late Windell La'Nell Simmons...
Dottie Chertok
Jun 15, 2025
Dorothy Ann (Dottie) Mason Chertok of Concord, NC passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side on Sunday, June 15, 2025. The family will be receiving friends on Sunday, June 22 at 2:00 at Mt. Hermon Lutheran Church, Concord with funeral service at 2:30 and interment in the church cemetery.
Dottie was born April 7, 1936 to Edward Mitchell and...
Laura Juanita Poplin Untz
Jun 13, 2025
In Loving MemoryLaura Juanita Poplin UntzIt is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Laura Poplin Untz, who left us on June 13th. 2025 after a long battle with renal cancer. Laura was the daughter of Robert and Mildred Poplin. Laura was from a large family of 7 half-brothers, 4 brothers and 3 sisters. Laura was a member...
Joan Newell Christy
Jun 12, 2025
Joan Newell Christy (Jo), age 89, of Concord, passed peacefully into the presence of her Savior on Thursday, June 12, 2025.
Joan was born November 18, 1935, in Cabarrus County and was the daughter of Glenn W. Newell and Helen Stancil Crepps. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul E. "Fred" Christy; sister, Margaret...
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.
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...
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,...
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...
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