Obituaries
Eugene Clark Cook, Jr.
Aug 21, 2024
Eugene Clark Cook, Jr., age 76, of Cornelius and formerly of Concord, passed away August 21, 2024 at Atrium Health University City Hospital in Charlotte. Clark was born June 15th, 1948 to the late Eugene “Gene” Clark Cook, Sr. and Suzanne Willis Cook. He graduated from Concord High School in 1966 and from North Carolina State University in 1970 with...
Dink Widenhouse
Aug 19, 2024
CONCORD -- Dink Widenhouse of Concord, NC passed away at the age of 92, August 19, 2024 at his home. Dink was born in Cabarrus County January 1, 1932 to the late William Jerome Widenhouse, Sr. and Etta Spears Widenhouse. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Frances Smith Widenhouse, brothers William ‘Bill’ Widenhouse, Bob “Hard Rock” Widenhouse,...
Robert "Bob" Lentz, Sr.
Aug 17, 2024
Mr. Robert “Bob” Howell Lentz, Sr. age 87 of Concord passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 17 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. A celebration of life service will be held on Thursday, August 22nd at 2 pm at Epworth United Methodist Church with Rev. Dennis Marshall officiating. The family will greet friends following the service in the narthex. Burial will follow...
Martha Stacy
Aug 14, 2024
Martha Parler Stacy, 96, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 after a long illness. Born on her grandparents' farm in Russellville, South Carolina on November 20, 1927, the first child of William Lary Parler and Mary Russell Parler, she attended the University of South Carolina, where she met William Earl Stacy, whom she married in...
Keith Lennart Alm Sr.
Aug 12, 2024
Keith Lennart Alm Sr. passed away on August 12, 2024 surrounded by family in North Carolina. He lived by two philosophies: first, if we can dream it, we can do it, and second, we must always look forward. On these principles, he built a world of purpose, generosity, and adventure — a world that lives on in the many people...
Sam Pelfrey, Jr.
Aug 12, 2024
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sam H. Pelfrey, Jr., a man whose life was defined by steadfast duty, unyielding love of his family, and a deep sense of loyalty. Sam passed away peacefully on Monday, August 12, 2024 at the age of 75, surrounded by his beloved family. A service will be held for...
Lisa Harris
Aug 12, 2024
Mrs. Lisa Ann Howard Harris, 57, of Concord, NC, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024, at Tucker Hospice House, surrounded by her family. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, August 16, 2024, at New Life Church of Jesus Christ, officiated by Pastor Lawson Whitson, with burial to follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family...
Elizabeth Hill
Aug 10, 2024
Elizabeth Jane Hill, 98, passed away on August 10. 2024. A lifelong resident of Concord, Betty was born on December 1, 1925, to James Conrad Hill and Elizabeth Gillon Hill. She was a 1942 graduate of Concord High School, and a 1944 graduate of Salem College, with an associate degree in business. She worked with Postway Company for ten years...
Laurel Owens
Aug 10, 2024
CONCORD,NC- Laurel Ann Bowes Owens, 67, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2024 at Atrium Cabarrus Hospital. A 7:00pm Friday (August 16) memorial service will be held at Sharon Baptist Church. Rev. Jim Strickland will officiate. The family will receive friends and visitors from 6 to 7:00pm at the church. Laurel was born on February 14, 1957 to Richard L....
Billy Watts
Aug 9, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Coach Billy Brown Watts, 92, of Concord, who passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024, at Five Oaks Manor. A funeral service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at First Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Dr. Jim Collier and Rev....
Justin Harris
Aug 7, 2024
It is with deep sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Mr. Justin Daniel Harris, 31, of Concord, on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at his home. Justin was born on September 1, 1992, in Concord, to Teresa “Darlene” Wilson Brown and was raised by his mother Darlene and stepfather Duane Richard Brown. A 2011 graduate of Concord High School,...
Jerle Freeze
Aug 6, 2024
With profound sorrow, we announce the unexpected passing of Mr. Jerle Lisle Freeze, 67, of Concord, who passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, surrounded by his loving family. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, August 16, 20204 at Wilkinson Funeral Home chapel. The family will greet friends from 12:30-1:45 pm...
Dorothy "Dot" Barbee
Aug 6, 2024
Dorothy Cochran Barbee, 93, of Concord passed from this earthly life to her heavenly life on Tuesday, August 6,2024 surrounded by her family. Dorothy was born on January 19,1931 in North Carolina to the late Andrew Cochran and the late Donnie L. Cochran. She was preceded in death by her brothers; Curtis Eugene Cochran “Turk” Jerry Wayne Cochran and a...
Margaret Epling
Aug 5, 2024
Mrs. Margaret Tompkins Epling, 77 of Concord passed away on Monday August 5, 2024. Mrs. Epling was born in Georgetown County to the late Lewis Ervin and Cora Margaret McKeithan Tompkins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband Terry Love. She is survived by her husband Carl Epling, four daughters, Francie Isenhour, Kathy...
Jose Sanchez Mata
Aug 3, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mr. Jose Osvaldo Sanchez Mata, 33, of Concord, who passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at his home. A funeral service to celebrate Jose’s life will be held at 4:00 pm on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Rev. Oscar Rojas. The family will receive friends...
Herman "Guy" Kump Ii
Aug 1, 2024
Herman Guy Kump II, 79, of Concord, NC, peacefully passed away August 1, 2024, after battling Lewy Body Dementia. Born June 16, 1945, in LaGrange, GA, and raised in Elkins, WV, Guy lived a life marked by love, devotion, and unwavering commitment to Jesus Christ. Guy was the husband of 8 years to Sarah Beth Kump. Their marriage was a...
Evelyn Sakazaki
Aug 1, 2024
Mrs. Evelyn Harasek Sakazaki of Concord, NC passed away peacefully at her home Thursday, August 1, 2024 surrounded by her family. Per her request no services will be held. Evelyn was born February 4, 1927 in Queens, NY to the late Peter and Erminia Colonna Harasek and proceeded in death by her brother, Robert Harasek. Evelyn is survived by her...
James Ronald "Ronnie" Honeycutt
Jul 31, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. James Ronald “Ronnie” Honeycutt, 77, of Concord, who passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, surrounded by his loving family. A funeral service to celebrate Ronnie’s life will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, August 5, 2024, at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel, officiated...
Bonnie Webb
Jul 30, 2024
Mrs. Bonnie Jean Webb, age 64, entered into rest on Tuesday, July 30th 2024. Visitation will be held August 5th from 12:30-1:45pm at Wilkinson Funeral Home, with the funeral service at 2pm at Wilkinson Funeral Home chapel and the interment immediately following at Carolina Memorial Park by Pastor Adam Hatley. The family will greet friends immediately following the service at...
Laverna Smith
Jul 29, 2024
CONCORD- LaVerna Ledbetter Smith, 67, Passed away unexpectedly on July 29, 2024 at her home in Myrtle Beach. A 3:30pm graveside service will be held on Sunday, August 4, at Carolina Memorial Park with Rev. Ronnie W. Parker officiating. The family will greet friends at the cemetery following the service. LaVerna was born in Cabarrus County on July 11, 1957...
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