Obituaries
Gwen King
Feb 26, 2026
Gwen Ellington King bounced into this world on December 1, 1937 much to the delight of her parents, Ben and Lib McClamroch. From the beginning, Gwen brought energy and sparkle wherever she went.
She grew up in Raleigh, NC, collecting stray dogs, snakes, and caterpillars, and picking blackberries. She graduated from Broughton High School where she played the trumpet in the...
Sterling Buford Barbee
Feb 24, 2026
Sterling Buford Barbee, 84, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away on February 24, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House.
Sterling was born May 18, 1941, in Stanly County, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Annie Lee Helms Barbee and the late Buford Samuel Barbee. He was also preceded in death by two sons, Jerry Van Barbee and Roy Eugene...
Patsy Ann Green
Feb 23, 2026
Patsy (Pat) Ann Porter Green, 84, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital, surrounded by family.
The family will receive friends at Wilkinson Funeral Home in Concord on Monday, March 2, from 12:00 - 1:45 with a service to follow at 2:00 pm in the Wilkinson Chapel. The service will...
Anna Marie Jakubek
Feb 20, 2026
CONCORD- Anna Marie Jakubek, 96, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2026 at 10:18 a.m. at Terra Bella Senior Living in Harrisburg, NC. Mom was of deep faith who loved Jesus and recognized Him as her friend. She was loved by all who met her and she will be missed dearly. She was born in Throop, PA to her late...
David Owen Wyatt
Feb 15, 2026
Mr. David Owen Wyatt passed away unexpectedly at his home in Concord Sunday morning, February 15, 2026.
A celebration of his life will be held from 4:00 until 6:00 PM on Tuesday (2/24/2026) at Wilkinson Funeral Home.
David was born November 22, 1963 in Jarratt, VA to Brenda Owen Wyatt and the late Robert Paul Wyatt.
David proudly served in the United States...
Marlene Harrington
Feb 14, 2026
Mrs. Marlene Absher Harrington of Salisbury, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, February 14, 2026 at her home.
A memorial service will be held at 6:30 PM Thursday February 19, 2026 at the Chapel of Wilkinson Funeral Home officiated by Rev. Randall Ritchie. The family will receive friends beginning at 5:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home.
Marlene was born November 15, 1948...
Merrill Gilford Perkins
Feb 13, 2026
Merrill Gilford Perkins, 91, was born on May 8, 1934, in Salem, Massachusetts, to Alton and Thelma Perkins. He lived a life defined by faith, devotion, and unwavering love for his family and community.
Merrill was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose steady presence and gentle spirit touched all who knew him. He was preceded in death by the...
Robert John Papalski
Feb 12, 2026
Robert John Papalski, (but you can call me Bob),age 70, passed away peacefully at home in Concord, North Carolina, on the evening of February 12, 2026.
Bob was born on October 13, 1955, in Jersey City, New Jersey and raised in his beloved hometown of Bayonne, New Jersey.
After studying electrical engineering at DeVry Institute, he spent his career as an electrical...
Donna Sue Delaney Cecil
Feb 12, 2026
Donna Sue Delaney Cecil, 78, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on February 12, 2026.
Born July 20, 1947, in Campbell County, Kentucky, Donna was the daughter of the late Dorothy Greer Delaney and the late Jack Delaney. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jeffrey Scot Cecil, whom she married in 1971 and who...
Elizabeth Shuping
Feb 11, 2026
Mrs. Elizabeth Kepley Shuping passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Atrium Health Cabarrus following a brief illness.
A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, April 17, 2026 at Forest Hill United Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Wes Judy.
Elizabeth was born October 10, 1950 in Concord, NC to Elizabeth Ann Mauldin Kepley and the late Clayton...
Nancy Geraldine Widenhouse
Feb 11, 2026
Nancy Geraldine Rimer Widenhouse, 89, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 17, in the Chapel of Wilkinson Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Josiah McMurphy. The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. prior to the service. Burial...
Ian Michael Richardson
Feb 10, 2026
Ian Michael Richardson, 34, of Concord, North Carolina passed peacefully into his Savior’s arms surrounded by his adoring family after an absolutely heroic, 5.5 year battle with Stage IV Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.
Ian was born to Susan and Mike Richardson on November 1, 1991, in Charlotte, North Carolina. He enjoyed a magical childhood playing board games and video games with his parents...
Laura "Sarah" Allison Lomax
Feb 9, 2026
Laura "Sarah" Allison Lomax, 90, of Concord, passed away Monday, February 9, 2026, at Caremoor Retirement Community in Kannapolis.
A service to celebrate Sarah's life will be held Friday, February 13, 2026 at 1:00 PM at New Hope Worship Center, with the family receiving friends from 11:30 AM until 12:45 PM prior to the service. Burial will be at 12:00 PM...
Roy York
Feb 8, 2026
Roy Milton York went to his final resting place Sunday, February 8, 2026, with his wife Judy at his bedside holding his hand.
Roy was born in Richmond, VA to the late Roy & Neva York.
Roy was a Vietnam Veteran & volunteered in the Shriners Clown Unit where he was known as "Popsicle". He loved being a clown both in costume...
June Cagle Stinson
Feb 8, 2026
Mrs. June Cagle Stinson passed away on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at Cabarrus Health and Rehabilitation Center. Her funeral will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 12 at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Rev. Todd Davis. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. at Wilkinson Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Oakwood...
Stewart Michael Simpson
Feb 6, 2026
Stewart Michael Simpson, 51, passed away on February 6, 2026, in Marietta, Georgia.
Born on September 24, 1974, in Concord, North Carolina, Stewart was the beloved son of the late Cathryn Mowles Bratton.
Stewart grew up in Cabarrus County and was a graduate of Concord High School, having attended Cabarrus Academy and Cabarrus County Schools. He continued his education at the University...
Dean Riley Andrews
Feb 6, 2026
Dean Riley Andrews, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather passed away at home on February 6, 2026 in Concord North Carolina. Dean was a true Southern gentleman...soft spoken, true to his word and a friend you could count on. He was generous with his time and resources, a favorite "Uncle Dean" to his many nieces and nephews and...
Jeannette Fran Tomberlin
Feb 6, 2026
Mrs. Jeannette "Fran" Houser Tomberlin, age 74 of Concord, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2026.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 12th at Wilkinson Funeral Home from 11am to 12 pm. A funeral service will be held in the chapel at 12 pm with Pastors, Tim Newton and Rick Wilson officiating. Burial will follow at West...
Larry Eugene Myers
Feb 5, 2026
Mr. Larry Eugene Myers passed away unexpectedly Thursday morning, February 5, 2026 at his home in Concord.
A graveside service will be held at 1:30 pm Wednesday, February 11th at the National Cemetery in Salisbury.
Larry was born October 30, 1941 in Lexington, NC to the late Leland Taylor Myers and Opal Moody Myers. He served in the U.S. Army and later...
Betsy Anne Fisher
Feb 3, 2026
Betsy Anne Fisher, age 64, of Concord, passed away on February 3, 2026. Born May 7, 1961, Betsy graduated from Concord High School in 1979 and attended Rowan Technical College. She worked for Allstate Insurance Company until she retired in 2000.
She was the daughter of Bobby Ray Fisher and Anne Kibler Barrier Fisher, whom she loved dearly. She is survived...
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