Obituaries

Martha Livengood Tambini

Martha Livengood Tambini

Dec 24, 2025

Martha Ruth Livengood Tambini,  gracefully departed from this world on December 24, 2025, in Goodyear, Arizona. She was a beacon of compassion and intellect, dedicating her life to the betterment of others through her remarkable career as a psychologist at the Perryville Women’s Prison. There, Martha utilized her profound understanding of the human psyche to guide and support women in...

Linda Frye Earnhardt

Linda Frye Earnhardt

Dec 21, 2025

Linda Kay (Frye) Earnhardt, 82, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on June 15, 1943, in Concord, Linda was the daughter of the late Ray Leonard Frye and Beulah Iona (Lee) Frye. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 60 years, Terry...

Sarah Gales

Sarah Gales

Dec 19, 2025

Ms. Sarah Ann Williams Gales, 75 of Concord formally of Spring Valley, NY passed away on Friday December 19, 2025.

Ms. Gales was born on December 4, 1950 in Spartanburg, SC. She was preceded in death by her mother Betty Williams Carmand, step father Willie Foster, and her son Michael Gales.

She is survived by her son, Jerrome Gales, one...

Edward 'Larry' Clay, Jr.

Edward 'Larry' Clay, Jr.

Dec 18, 2025

Mr. Edward 'Larry' Clay, Jr., passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Cold Springs Global Methodist Church from 1:00 -3:45 pm with the funeral following at 4:00 PM. Rev. Dr. Cliff Wall will officiate with the burial following in the church cemetery.

Larry was born March 9, 1952...

Donald E Hinson

Donald E Hinson

Dec 17, 2025

CONCORD- Donald Edward Hinson, 88, passed away after a brief severe illness at Atrium Health Cabarrus Medical Center on Wednesday, December 17, 2025.

To honor the request of our father, the family will limit the memorial to a private graveside service and burial at West Concord Cemetery.

Born in Cabarrus County on April 21, 1937, Don was the youngest of ten children...

Linda M. Dennis

Linda M. Dennis

Dec 17, 2025

Linda M. Dennis, 77, of Midland, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2025, at her home, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on July 1, 1948, in Charlotte, North Carolina, to the late Elaine C. McDaniel and Robert "Bob" McDaniel. Linda lived a life defined by kindness, devotion, and a deep love for those around her. She...

Joe Miller

Joe Miller

Dec 15, 2025

Joseph (Joe) Alexander Miller, age 89, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025.

The family will receive friends Friday, December 19th at Wilkinson Funeral Home from 12:00 to 1:30 pm. A funeral service will be held in the chapel at 1:30 pm with Pastor David Wilson officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

The funeral service will be live streamed...

Bradley Dale Parker

Bradley Dale Parker

Dec 14, 2025

Bradley “Brad” Dale Parker, age 41, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on December 14, 2025, in Concord. His sudden passing leaves a deep void in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

A service to celebrate Brad’s life will be held on Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM in the Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel, with visitation...

Harry Bruce White

Harry Bruce White

Dec 14, 2025

Harry Bruce White, age 88, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2025, in Concord, North Carolina, surrounded by care and love.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 5:30 PM at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel, with the family receiving friends from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM prior to the service. Burial will take place at...

James "Cecil" Massey Jr.

James "Cecil" Massey Jr.

Dec 13, 2025

James "Cecil" Massey Jr., age 71, of Huntersville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on December 13, 2025, in Cabarrus County. Cecil's life was one marked by curiosity, creativity, and a deep love for music that stayed with him from childhood through his final days.

Born on June 8, 1954, in Charlotte, North Carolina, Cecil was the son of...

Jan W Hall

Jan W Hall

Dec 13, 2025

CONCORD- Janet “Jan” Wagner Ledbetter Hall, 84, passed away at her home on December 13, 2025.

A 2:00 pm Wednesday (December 17) funeral service will be held at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel with her grandson, Mike Smith officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2pm at Wilkinson Funeral Home. She will be entombed at Carolina Memorial Park immediately following...

Roger Conway

Roger Conway

Dec 12, 2025

Roger Edward Conway, age 76, of Concord, passed away peacefully at his home on December 12, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. His life was defined by devotion—to his family, his work, and the many interests that brought him joy.

A celebration of Roger’s life will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Wilkinson Funeral...

Lorie Driggers Gasque

Lorie Driggers Gasque

Dec 11, 2025

Mrs. Lorie Driggers Gasque, a devoted wife and loving mother, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 11, 2025, surrounded by her family.

A memorial service for family and friends will be held on Friday, December 19, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, located at 598 Highway 49 South, Concord, NC 28025.

In lieu of flowers, the family...

Edward Armand D’Aloiso

Edward Armand D’Aloiso

Dec 11, 2025

Edward Armand D’Aloiso, 84, of Concord, NC, passed away on December 11, 2025. Born on May 28, 1941, in Bedford, OH, he was a devoted husband and a loving father, grandfather and great grandfather. 

He was hard-working and dedicated. He was known for his love of his family, cowboy hat, cowboy boots, horses and hot rods. He was the Godfather of...

Juanita Fleming

Juanita Fleming

Dec 9, 2025

Mrs. Juanita Earley Fleming, 71 of Concord passed away on Tuesday December 9, 2025.

Mrs. Fleming was born on August 26, 1954, to the late Donald Jackson and Jackie Barnhill Earley. She is survived by her husband, George M. Fleming, one daughter Sarah B. Fleming ,one son Benjamin M. Fleming, one sister Susan Earley, along with three grandchildren.

Mrs. Fleming was a...

Paulette C. Garmon

Paulette C. Garmon

Dec 9, 2025

KANNAPOLIS-Linda Paulette Cress Garmon, 75, passed away at her home on December 9, 2025.

In honoring Paulette's request there will be no public funeral or visitation.

Paulette was born in Cabarrus County on August 6, 1950 to Raymond Lee and Nannie Mae Lemmonds Cress.  In her younger years she loved rollerskating.  She even represented Frye's Skating Rink in the Christmas parade as...

Michael Daniels

Michael Daniels

Dec 6, 2025

Michael Thomas Daniels, age 79 of Concord passed away Saturday, December 6th, 2025.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, December 9th at Welcome Baptist Church Cemetery in Catawba, NC.

Michael grew up in York County, SC and was the son of Claude and Garlene Daniels. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his...

Dora Morris

Dora Morris

Dec 5, 2025

Dora Maria Mendoza Morris, age 91, of Miami, Florida, entered eternal rest in December 5, 2025. She was born on April 24, 1934, in Miami to Celido and Caridad Mendoza, the youngest of six siblings: Celida, Celido Jr., Anna, Armando, and Asela. Dora was deeply close to her extended family and cherished her role as aunt to thirteen nieces and...

Annie Walsh

Annie Walsh

Dec 4, 2025

Annie Ruth Toy Walsh, age 66 formerly of the Concord and Kannapolis area, passed away at her home in Lenoir, NC on Thursday, December 4, 2025.

Annie was born December 26, 1958 in Houston, Texas to Joe Toy and Betty Ann Lisenby, who preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Candis Martinez and husband, Irving Vazquez of Salisbury;...

Cecile Peavy

Cecile Peavy

Dec 1, 2025

Mrs. Cecile Anderson Peavy, formerly of Wilmar Park in Concord, NC, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1, 2025 at 2:00 pm. She was surrounded by her daughters, Lanna Anderson and Jimma Askins of Concord.

Cecile was born May 5, 1925 in Iredell County to the late Sherman and Maude Wilkinson Anderson and spent all of her young life growing up...