Obituaries

Nina Gaspano

Nina Gaspano

Jan 7, 2023

Mrs. Antonina (Nina) Naro Gaspano, 86, of Harrisburg, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Five Oaks Manor. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday January 11, 2023 at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Father Jerome Chavarria, with entombment to follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will greet friends a half hour prior...

Helen Williams

Helen Williams

Jan 5, 2023

Helen Menius Williams, 84 of Concord passed away on January 5, 2023. Mrs. Williams is survived by her two daughters, Monica Layton and husband Larry, and Lynette Harris, one son Frank D. Williams, Jr, four brothers, Gene Menius and wife Barbara, Bill Menius, Marvin Menius and wife Minnie Bell, and Donnie Menius and wife Martha. Helen was a loving Mother,...

Jimmie Hedgpeth

Jimmie Hedgpeth

Jan 1, 2023

James (Jimmie) Hedgpeth, 95, of Concord passed away on January 1, 2023 at Tucker Hospice House. Jimmie was born in Greensboro, NC on September 24, 1927 to the late J. Claude Hedgpeth and Annie Lou Cates Hedgpeth. He was a graduate of Greensboro High School and was a 1949 graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill where he was a member of the...

Margie Underwood

Margie Underwood

Jan 1, 2023

Margie “Goggie” Underwood was a beloved grandmother, mother and wife during her incredible 99 years of life. She passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 1, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Wilkinson Funeral Home chapel, officiated by Pastor Julie Hill. The family will receive friends following the service at the...

Jimmy Summers

Jimmy Summers

Jan 1, 2023

Mr. James “Jimmy” Ervin Summers, Jr., 66, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at his home. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, January 9, 2023 at St. James Lutheran Church, officiated by Rev. Craig Saltzer. The family will receive friends following the service in the church parlor.

Joanne Clark

Joanne Clark

Dec 30, 2022

Mrs. Joanne Mason Clark passed away Friday, December 30, 2022 at Morningside of Concord. Joanne Mason Clark was born March 29, 1930 in Portsmouth, VA to Edward Bagnell Mason and Violet Maude Atkinson Mason. She graduated from Cradock High School in 1947 then in 1951 graduated from Meredith College with a degree in Public School Music. She taught music in...

Maureen Mcmillan

Maureen Mcmillan

Dec 30, 2022

Maureen Sanborn McMillan, age 76, a native of Manchester, NH, and a longtime resident of Concord, NC., passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022 in Decatur, TN. She was a devoted member of Forest Hill United Methodist Church in Concord. She retired from Osram Sylvania Lighting Co. with 33 years of service as a quality control manager. She enjoyed socializing,...

Frank Rush

Frank Rush

Dec 29, 2022

CONCORD- Mr. Frank Rush passed away at the age of 84. A 3pm, Saturday January 14, memorial service will be held at Wilkinson Funeral Home chapel with Pastor Julie Hill officiating. The family will speak to friends following the service. Frank was born October 31, 1938 in Selma, Alabama to Frank W. and Leila Hillman Rush. He graduated from high...

Kelly Hudson

Kelly Hudson

Dec 26, 2022

Mrs. Kelly Catherwood Hudson, age 61, of Concord, passed away suddenly in her home Monday night, December 26, 2022. Visitation will be Friday, Dec. 30 from 5 to 8 pm at Wilkinson Funeral Home on Branchview Drive in Concord. A memorial service celebrating her wonderful life will be held Saturday, Dec. 31 at Roberta United Methodist Church, 3925 Cochran Road...

Janie Joyner

Janie Joyner

Dec 25, 2022

CONCORD- Janie Cook Joyner, 92, passed away at Mount Pleasant House just as Christmas Eve was turning into Christmas morning. An 11am service will be held at Wilkinson Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 27, with Pastor Aaron Edwards officiating. She will be laid to rest at Carolina Memorial Park. Janie was one of nine children born to George M. and...

Jean Sherrill

Jean Sherrill

Dec 24, 2022

Mrs. Jean Carol Freeze Sherrill, 78, of Concord, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus, surrounded by her family. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Wilkinson Funeral Home chapel, officiated by Pastor Joshua Oliver, with burial to follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends...

Terry Mauney

Terry Mauney

Dec 21, 2022

Terry W. Mauney, 79, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 21, 2022. Burial will be held Friday, January 6, 2023 at 12:00pm at West Concord Cemetery. A celebration of life service will follow at 2:00pm at Bethlehem Baptist Church, Concord, NC. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Terry was born in Cabarrus County on May 29, 1943, to...

Doris Beasley Hannah Ross

Doris Beasley Hannah Ross

Dec 21, 2022

Doris Beasley Hannah Ross passed away peacefully just days before her 95th birthday in her home in Black Mountain, NC. Doris was born December 27th, 1927 in Louisburg, NC to the late Fisher Jones and Rilla Fuller Beasley. She attended schools in Louisburg and preparatory school in Baltimore. She attended the Greensboro Women’s College and transferred to UNC-CH from which...

Shirley Canipe Carter And Ira Gene Carter

Shirley Canipe Carter And Ira Gene Carter

Dec 19, 2022

Shirley Canipe Carter, age 89, of Elk Ridge, UT passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ira Gene Carter; parents Edward Guy and Edna Lenore; sisters Mildred, Helen, Betty, Dorothy, Beverly, and Linda; brothers Ken and Jerry; and granddaughter, Jenni Van Blarcum. She is survived by her sister Elaine Canipe of Mt...

Billie Riley

Billie Riley

Dec 19, 2022

Mrs. Billie Ann McClure Riley, 78, of Concord, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022 at Caldwell UNC Health Care in Lenoir, surrounded by her family. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, December 29, 2022 at McGill Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Dr. Steve Ayers, with burial to follow at Carolina Memorial Park. Billie Ann...

Donald Faggart

Donald Faggart

Dec 18, 2022

Donald James Faggart, Sr., 88, of Concord, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, December 18, 2022. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at St. James Lutheran Church, officiated by Rev. Craig Saltzer. The family will receive friends following the service in the Fellowship Hall. He was born in Cabarrus County...

Edna Isaac

Edna Isaac

Dec 17, 2022

*** A memorial service will be held at Wilkinson Funeral Home in January. The date and time will be announced later** CONCORD- Edna Easterling Isaac, 91, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on December 17, 2022. Edna was born on October 7, 1931 in Charleston, South Carolina where she spent some of her life. Her parents...

Lindsay Cagle

Lindsay Cagle

Dec 12, 2022

Miss Lindsay Marie Cagle, 38, of Concord, passed away on Monday, December 12, 2022 at Tucker Hospice House, after a courageous lifelong battle with tuberous sclerosis. A service will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, December 16, 2022 at First Baptist Church Concord, officiated by Rev. Dr. Jim Collier and Rev. Donnie Thurman. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery....

Pat Thomas

Pat Thomas

Dec 11, 2022

Mrs. Patricia “Pat” Lee Kirk Thomas, age 80 of Concord, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 14, from 12 to 1 pm at Broadus Baptist Church. A service to celebrate her life will follow at 1 pm with...

James Huckabee

James Huckabee

Dec 6, 2022

Mr. James William Huckabee, 88, of Concord passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2022 at Tucker Hospice House, surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, December 11, 2022 at Wilkinson Funeral Home chapel, with full military honors. The family will receive friends from 1-2 prior to the service. James was born in...