Obituaries

Doris McLaurin Tucker

May 23, 2025

Mrs. Doris McLaurin Tucker, 98, of Concord, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord on Friday, May 23, 2025, at Bethany Woods, surrounded by the love and presence of her devoted family.

A Celebration of Homegoing will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Rev. Gary Posey. Burial will follow...

Elvira Mendez

May 22, 2025

Elvira Mendez, 82, of Stanly, NC, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, May 26, 2025 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Kannapolis, NC.

Carolyn Lee Wells Carnes

May 19, 2025

Carolyn Lee Wells Carnes, 84, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina, surrounded by her loving family. Born on September 23, 1940, in Charlotte, NC, Carolyn was the daughter of the late Betty Lula Lee Wells and James Aubrey Wells. She experienced the loss of her mother at a young age, gaining a loving stepmother when...

Harold "Chip" Glenn Mullis, Jr

May 19, 2025

Harold "Chip" Glenn Mullis, Jr., 71, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 19, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House, with his family by his side.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 23rd at 11:00 am with family receiving friends at 10:00 am at Kerr Memorial Baptist Church.

Chip was born on February 2, 1954, in Cabarrus County, the...

Juanita Honeycutt

May 17, 2025

Our loving mother, Juanita Barbee Honeycutt, age 88 of Concord passed away peacefully on Saturday May 17, 2025 after several years of declining health.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday May 22nd at 1:00 pm at Carolina Memorial Park officiated by Rev. Fred Jordan. The family will greet friends at the cemetery following the service.

Juanita was born March 25,...

Bobby Call

May 13, 2025

Bobby Ray Call, 60, of Kannapolis, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2025, at Atrium Main in Charlotte, surrounded by his loved ones.

Born on July 23, 1964, in Kannapolis, Bobby was a devoted father, proud grandfather, and a loyal friend to many. He spent his career as the owner of an auto body repair shop and also...

Lisa Nankafu

May 13, 2025

Lisa Nankafu, also known as Lisa Wens, was born on May 12, 1995, in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Daughter of Yves Chuma Nyakabingu Wenceslas and Consolata Buhendwa, she was the fourth of six children - five girls and one boy.

From a young age, Lisa distinguished herself with her sharp intelligence, simplicity, humility, and deep sense of family.

At just...

Boyce Theodore Simpson, Sr.

May 9, 2025

Boyce Theodore Simpson, Sr., 84, of Concord, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2025, after a short battle with lung cancer.

Boyce spent most of his working years as a pipefitter for various fire protection services. He was an active member of Bethlehem Baptist Church.

Boyce had a love for fishing, hunting and racing. He enjoyed watching professional wrestling and westerns. His...

Martha Anne Cress Fridlund

May 8, 2025

Mrs. Martha Anne Cress Fridlund passed away peacefully Thursday, May 8, 2025 at St. Andrews Living Center.

Her memorial service will be held on Saturday May 17th, 1:00 PM at St. James Lutheran Church to be officiated by Rev. William Ridenhour. The family will receive friends following the service in the Fellowship Hall.

Martha Anne was born January 25, 1937 in Mt....

David Morton

May 8, 2025

Mr. David Cyril Morton, Sr., 76 of Concord passed away on Thursday May 8, 2025.

Mr. Morton was born on August 21, 1948 to the late Jesse Hubert and Pearl Olive Coble Morton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son David Morton, Jr. He is survived by his wife Shelby Morton, two daughters,...

Tambra S. Cochran

May 8, 2025

Tambra Faye Smith Cochran, 64, of Concord, passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of May 8, 2025, after a courageous health journey. She was surrounded by the love of her husband, son and sisters, who stood by her side with unwavering devotion and care.

Tambra was born in 1960, in Concord, North Carolina, to the late Frances...

Betty Crom

May 4, 2025

Betty May Huenink Crom was born at Panama, Nebraska to John and Edna Huenink on September 2, 1930 and passed away on May 4, 2025 at the Gardens of Taylor Glen in Concord, NC.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel. The family will greet friends following the service.

She...

Ashley Williams

May 4, 2025

Ashley Leanna Williams, 36, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2025, after a courageous four-year battle with cancer. In her final days, she was surrounded by the deep love of her family, and she leaves behind a legacy of joy, compassion, and unwavering strength.

Born on October 18, 1988, in Charlotte, Ashley was the beloved daughter of Kimberly...

Peggy Mills

May 2, 2025

Peggy Marie Gray Mills, 91, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born June 14, 1933, in Concord, she was the daughter of the late Marvin Gray and Beatrice Gray. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Reuben Van Mills; her daughter, Martha Dawn Mills; and her brother, David Lee...

Kenneth Allen

May 1, 2025

Mr. Kenneth "Ken" O'Neal Allen, 86, of Concord, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 1, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:30 PM on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Wilkinson Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 3:00 PM at West Concord Cemetery, officiated by Caleb Mann.

Born January 4, 1939, in Concord, he...

Rodney Peck

May 1, 2025

Mr. Rodney Mangum Peck of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 1, 2025 after battling with his third cancer for several months.

Rodney was born on March 14, 1946, to the late Frances Bookman Peck and Robert Wesley Peck in Richmond, VA. During his teenage years, he started his Native American artifact collection with his first dig at the Butler's...

Wayne Thompson

Apr 28, 2025

Mr. Harry Wayne Thompson, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away on Monday morning, April 28, 2025 after a short illness.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 3rd at Wilkinson Funeral Home from 11 am to 12:30 pm. A funeral service will be held at 12:30 pm in the chapel with Rev. Scott Simpson officiating. Burial will follow at...

Gene Verble

Apr 23, 2025

Mr. Gene "Skip" Kermit Verble, Jr. passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Atrium Hospice House.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, April 28th at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by his nephew Rev. Alan Freeman. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.

The service will be livestreamed at the following link: Wilkinson...

Paula Sherrill

Apr 18, 2025

October 7th, 1962- April 18th, 2025

Concord

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Paula Jean Hill Sherrill, who left us peacefully on Good Friday April 18, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. Born on October 7, 1962, to the late Dorothy and John Hill. She will be laid to rest beside her husband of 36 years, Lewis...

Jason Barron

Apr 17, 2025

Mr. Jason "Stumpy" Timothy Barron, age 45, of Kannapolis, NC entered into the open arms of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 17, 2025.

A Firefighter's funeral will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday, April 23rd at Eastwood Baptist Church in Kannapolis officiated by Rev. Randall Ritchie and Evangelist Tommy Barron. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family...