Obituaries
Jean McDonald White
Aug 9, 2025
Betty Jean McDonald White, 81, of Kannapolis, NC, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, August 9, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
A “Celebration of Life” service will be held on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Charity Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Dr. Marty Payton, followed by burial at Carolina Memorial Park Mausoleum. The family will receive...
Curtis Driggers
Aug 8, 2025
C. "Dean" Driggers, Jr. age 56, of Concord, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 8, 2025 at Atrium Health in Charlotte.
A visitation for family and friends will be held Thursday, August 14th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Wilkinson Funeral Home in Concord. A celebration of life service will be Friday, August 15th at 12:00 pm in the chapel...
James Graham Puckett III
Aug 7, 2025
James Graham Puckett, III, passed away at his home on Thursday, August 7, 2025. An avid outdoorsman, James loved to hunt, fish, and play golf; he was 89 years old.
Born October 26, 1935 in Rockwell, NC, James was the fourth son of James Graham Puckett, Jr. and Thayer Lucille Sink Puckett. Growing up in Rockwell, he worked alongside his brothers...
Mary Marks
Aug 5, 2025
Bill Marks and Elizabeth Marks Malyszek announce the death of their beloved Mother on Tuesday, August 5, 2025.
She lived a long and happy life of 91 years. She enjoyed her three grandchildren, her cabin in the mountains and her home of fifty plus years.
She leaves a legacy of teaching thirty plus years in Concord City Elementary schools. She will be...
Vickie Elaine Ridenhour Nixon
Aug 5, 2025
Vickie Elaine Ridenhour Nixon, 77, of Stanley, NC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, August 8, 2025 at Salem United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Eric Lane, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family...
Uriel Nava
Aug 3, 2025
Uriel Nava, 38, of Concord, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
A funeral mass will be held on Monday, August 11 at 9:00 AM at St. James Catholic Church in Concord, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at their home (690 Sunderland Rd SW, Concord, NC 28027) on Sunday evening at...
Donald E. Hopkins
Jul 31, 2025
Donald Eugene Hopkins, 91, of Concord, passed away peacefully on the morning of July 31, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus.
A memorial service to honor his life will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, August 4, 2025, at Epworth United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Dennis Marshall. The family will receive friends from 10:15-11:00 am prior to the service.
Born June...
David Eugene Byrd
Jul 30, 2025
David Eugene "Gene" Byrd, of Shelby, NC, and Conway, SC, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2025, surrounded by family. He was 77.
The family will receive friends to celebrate Gene's life on Saturday, August 9, 2025, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at Flint Hill Baptist Church in Shelby, NC. It will be a time for sharing memories, laughter, and tears...
John Pyndus
Jul 30, 2025
If the purpose of life is to leave people better than when you found them, John Pyndus did so much more than that. Born in Bryn Mawr, PA, he was the shining light in the lives of his parents, Mitchell and Lois. As he grew up in Syracuse, NY, John was raised in the Ukrainian Catholic Church and felt a...
Robert Alexander
Jul 29, 2025
Mr. Robert "Bob" Earle Alexander passed away surrounded by his family Tuesday morning, July 29, 2025.
Bob's funeral will be held 11:00 AM Friday at Rocky River Presbyterian Church officiated by Dr. Rev. Neal Carter. The burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends beginning at 9:30 AM Friday in the Fellowship Hall.
Bob was born January 13,...
David Hopkins
Jul 26, 2025
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of David Lynard Hopkins, 19, who died tragically in a motorcycle accident on Saturday, July 26th, 2025.
Born on July 20, 2006, David lived every moment with boldness, passion, and purpose. From an early age, he showed a deep love for God and a fierce loyalty to his family and friends....
Ronald George Nunn
Jul 23, 2025
Ronald "Ron" George Nunn, 76, of Concord, NC, passed away on July 23, 2025, in his home in Concord.
Ron was born on October 20, 1948, in Cuba, New York, to Robert Francis Nunn and Marjorie Mae (Mowers) Nunn. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Maureen (Rung) Nunn
He graduated from Cuba Rushford High School and went on to...
James Foster
Jul 23, 2025
Mr. James Durant Foster age 84 of Concord passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.
The family will receive friends on Monday, July 28th from 9:30 am to 11:00 am at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, with a funeral service to follow at 11:00 am with Rev. Dr. Cynthia Nanney officiating. Burial will be in the...
Jane Spainhour
Jul 23, 2025
Jane Boyd Poston Spainhour died peacefully at her home of 48 years on July 23, 2025, surrounded by her three children, after the short progression of an illness she had managed with courage and resilience for many years. The day would have been her father's 121st birthday. Jane's life was defined by her faith in God, her love and devotion...
Christine Duke
Jul 21, 2025
Christine Ludlum Duke, 92, of Concord, received her heavenly reward on Monday, July 21, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Wilkinson Funeral Home. The family will have a private burial later.
Born January 29, 1933, in Robeson County, NC, Christine was the...
Jean Durand
Jul 21, 2025
Jean Marie Durand, 92, of Concord, North CarolinaJuly 13, 1933 - July 21, 2025
Jean Marie Durand, who recently celebrated her 92nd birthday, passed away peacefully in Concord, North Carolina, where she had resided since 1977.
Born in Atlanta, Georgia, to John and Edna Scarborough, Mrs. Durand devoted much of her life to her family and her career. She enjoyed...
Gail Elaine Porter Bost
Jul 20, 2025
Gail Elaine Porter Bost, 74, of Midland, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025, at Novant Health Huntersville in Huntersville, NC, surrounded by her loving family.
A funeral service to celebrate Gail's life will be held at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in the Wilkinson Funeral Home chapel, with Rev. Jim Strickland officiating. The family will receive friends from...
Cynthia Lynn Sherer Sloan
Jul 16, 2025
Cynthia "Cyndi" Lynn Sherer Sloan, 58, of Richfield, NC, passed away on July 16, 2025, at Atrium Health Stanly in Albemarle, NC.
Born on February 23, 1967, in Lexington, Kentucky, Cyndi was the daughter of the late Marion McKinney Sherer and Reginald Crutcher. She was also preceded in death by her son, Ryan Thomas Lee Sloan, whose memory she carried with...
Cynthia "Cindy" Setzer Rufty
Jul 14, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ms. Cynthia "Cindy" Setzer Rufty, 72, beloved mother, and grandmother who left us on Monday, July 14, 2025. Born July 28, 1952 in Concord, NC to the late Harry Priscilla Setzer and Elsie White Setzer.
She is survived by her son, David "Michael" Rufty (Carrie), daughters Allison Rufty Heafner (Luke)...
Otis Eugene Ennis
Jul 12, 2025
Otis Eugene "Gene" Ennis, 70, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House, surrounded by his family.
A visitation will be held on Friday, July 18, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at Wilkinson Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 11:30 AM at West Concord Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Mike Coe, where Gene...
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