Obituaries

Bobby Wayne Adams

Bobby Wayne Adams

Apr 1, 2025

Mr. Bobby Wayne Adams, age 67 of Concord passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 surrounded by his family.

Bobby was born June 4, 1957 in Cabarrus County and was a son of Kenneth Randolph Adams and Delma Bostian Adams. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by his brothers, Kenneth H. Adams and Timothy...

Ann Arnette Brower

Ann Arnette Brower

Mar 31, 2025

Ann Arnette Brower, 92, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025 at Trinity Place in Albemarle.

Ann was born October 17, 1932 in Rockingham to Mary Saunders Arnette and Forest Arnette. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Kenny Brower, son Tommy Brower, beloved sister Frances Butler, and brother-in-law Roscoe Butler.

Ann...

Steve Hite

Steve Hite

Mar 30, 2025

Steve Hite, born on February 11, 1964, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 30, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, laughter, and dedication. He was the proud owner of Ultra Green Lawn, where he poured his hard work and passion into serving his community.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Anita Joy Hite and Steve Severe Hite, as...

Robert Peacock, Jr.

Robert Peacock, Jr.

Mar 30, 2025

Mr. Robert Murrell Peacock, age 61 of Concord passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025 at Transitional Health Services following a short illness.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, April 4th at 12:00 pm at Carolina Memorial Park with Pastor Scott Davis officiating.

Robert was born November 9, 1963 in Kansas City, Missouri to Robert "Bob" Murrell Peacock,...

Sally Howe

Sally Howe

Mar 29, 2025

Mrs. Sally Howe, age 80, of Concord, NC, passed away peacefully on March 29th after a prolonged battle with COPD.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE will be held on May 17th at 3:00 PM at ldlewild Baptist Church.

WE WILL HAVE A RECEIVING LINE STARTING AT 2:30 PM.

Born Sarah Pierce Holt on July 7, 1944 in Richmond, VA to the late Emett and Mary...

Mary O'Morrow

Mary O'Morrow

Mar 27, 2025

Mrs. Mary Joan O'Morrow, 94 of Concord, NC passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 27, 2025, after a richly lived life of service and kindness.

Mary was born on November 25, 1930 to George August and Mary Barbara Koch Hans in Wynot, NE. She grew up in a large farming family developing a strong work ethic, sense of responsibility,...

Marshall Payne, Jr.

Marshall Payne, Jr.

Mar 26, 2025

Marshall "Marty" Brandon Payne Jr., 76, of Kannapolis, NC, passed away peacefully in his home with his family on March 26, 2025, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease.

A visitation will be held 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm Monday, April 7th at Wilkinson Funeral Home.

Born in Mecklenburg County on September 28, 1948, Marty spent his childhood with a...

Jimmy Ray Morris, Sr.

Jimmy Ray Morris, Sr.

Mar 24, 2025

Mr. Jimmy Ray Morris, Sr., 80, of Concord, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Rev. Jim Strickland, with burial to follow at West Concord Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 1:00 – 2:00 PM...

Codi Slayton

Codi Slayton

Mar 23, 2025

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Codi James Slayton, age 28 on Sunday, March 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 2 pm at The Cove Church in Mooresville with Pastor George Franco officiating. This will be a casual event. The family...

Richard Whitaker

Richard Whitaker

Mar 23, 2025

Mr. Richard Charles Whitaker, age 77 of Concord passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Sunday, March 23, 2025.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 28th at 4:00 pm at Kannapolis Church of Christ with Pastor Kirk Sams officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the church.

Mr. Whitaker was born on...

Carol Readling

Carol Readling

Mar 23, 2025

Mrs. Sue Overcash Readling, formerly of Concord, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 23, 2025.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. James Watford. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends beginning at 9:00 AM Saturday at the funeral...

Jan Murphy

Jan Murphy

Mar 23, 2025

Mrs. Jan Bergman Murphy passed away Sunday, March 23, 2025 at Tucker Hospice House.

Her memorial service will be held at 6:00 pm Thursday, March 27th in the Chapel of Wilkinson Funeral Home officiated by Rev. Mark Weathers. The family will receive friends beginning at 4:00 pm Thursday.

Jan was born on September 16, 1966 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Elliot...

Brody Ellis Bannister

Brody Ellis Bannister

Mar 22, 2025

Brody Ellis Bannister, 2 years old, of Concord, passed away in the arms of his parents on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at Atrium Health Levine Children's Hospital.

Brody was born on January 12, 2023, in Concord, North Carolina. He was loved deeply by everyone who knew him. Brody was a fighter. He overcame many challenges in his two short years of...

Ricky Drake

Ricky Drake

Mar 17, 2025

At home surrounded by his loving family, Ricky Alexander Drake (66) passed to be with his Lord & Savior on March 17, 2025, at 6:06 PM.

On Sunday, March 30, 2025, a Celebration of Life will take place at 601 Milestone Venue. A memorial service will begin promptly at 2 P.M. followed by a Time of Fellowship (a time to...

David Hearne

David Hearne

Mar 14, 2025

Mr. David Matthew Hearne, of China Grove, NC, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

The family will celebrate his life on his birthday Monday, April 14, 2025 at High Rock Lake (family will have more information)

David was born April 14, 1982 in Concord to Matthew James Hearne and Sondra Hendrix Hearne. He was preceded in death by...

Helen Diane Armstrong Carriker

Helen Diane Armstrong Carriker

Mar 13, 2025

Helen Diane Armstrong Carriker age 84 formerly from Concord NC recently from Newport, NC gained her angel wings on March 13, 2025 surrounded by her family. She courageously fought cancer for the last two and half years.

Diane was born in Charlotte, NC on March 27, 1940, to the late Wayman Armstrong, Sr and Helen Seay Armstrong. She graduated from former...

Tommy Fletcher

Tommy Fletcher

Mar 13, 2025

Tommy Wayne Fletcher, 80, of Concord, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Tucker Hospice House.

A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18, at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. Keith Copeland. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.

Tommy was born on April 12, 1944, in Concord to the late...

Margaret Threadgill

Margaret Threadgill

Mar 12, 2025

Mrs. Margaret Dianne Lee Threadgill, age 91 of Concord, passed away peacefully into the arms of our Savior on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.

Funeral services for Margaret will be held on Monday, March 17th with a visitation starting at 1pm at Gordon Heights Baptist Church. Pastor Matthew Tucker will conduct her funeral at 2 pm, and burial will follow at...

Liz Mosley

Liz Mosley

Mar 12, 2025

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Brown Mosley, age 37 passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus after a long battle with cystic fibrosis.

The family will receive friends on Monday, March 17th from 5 to 7 at Wilkinson Funeral Home.

Liz, as she was known to family and friends, was born September 15, 1987 in Cabarrus County, and was a...

Jackie Hayes

Jackie Hayes

Mar 12, 2025

KANNAPOLIS- Jackie Lynn Hayes, 61, passed away at home unexpectedly on March 12, 2025.

A memorial service will be held 3PM Tuesday, March 18, at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel.  The family will greet friends after the service.

Jackie was born in Pageland S.C. on March 4, 1964 to James "Jimmy" and Betty Jo Williams Hayes.  He was a retired truckdriver from R&L...