Obituaries
G.G. Brown
Nov 19, 2021
Mr. Eugene Fisher Brown, Jr. (G.G.), of Concord, passed away Friday, November 19, 2021 after an extended illness. Per his wishes, there will be no service. G.G. was the son of the late E.F. Brown and Mary Emma Horton Brown. A lifelong resident of Concord, he graduated from Concord High School, and went on to receive a degree in Textiles...
Charles Billings
Nov 18, 2021
Mr. Charles Buddy Billings, 82, of Kannapolis, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Atrium Health-Cabarrus. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, November 21, 2021 at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Rev. Bill Roberts of Epworth UMC, with burial to follow at West Concord Cemetery with Military Honors by the Cabarrus County...
Bobby Overcash
Nov 17, 2021
Bobby James Albert Overcash June 26, 1931-November 17, 2021 Bobby was born in Davidson, NC the son of the late William B. and Cecile S. Overcash. He attended Davidson elementary school and graduated from North Mecklenburg High School. He graduated from Davidson College in 1956 with a BA in business and obtained a master’s in education from UNC-Greensboro in 1969....
David Kepple
Nov 16, 2021
David “Dave” Henry Kepple, Jr. age 80 of Charlotte, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Dave retired from US Airways as an Avionics Engineer. He was preceded in death by his parents, David Kepple, Sr. and Anna Fisher Kepple, and his former wife, Virginia Kepple. Survivors include his son, John Kepple and wife, Melyssa; daughters, Sandie Mauke and husband,...
Helen Arthur-Cornett
Nov 16, 2021
Cabarrus County has lost an icon. After 96 incredible years, Helen Bird Caldwell Arthur-Cornett left us peacefully on November 16, 2021. She is survived by her two daughters Dorothy Morris Teeter (John) of Concord and Jennifer Morris Pendergrass of Reidsville; four grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. A journalist, independent writer, historian, genealogist, adventurer, passionate horse lover, avid bridge player, voracious reader,...
George Benda
Nov 14, 2021
George “Jörge” Michael Benda, 91 of Kannapolis, North Carolina, and formerly of Grandview Terrace in Montpelier, Vermont, passed away of natural causes on November 14, 2021. A memorial service will be held at Wilkinson Funeral Home, 100 Branchview Drive, NE in Concord, NC on Tuesday,11/23/21 at 2:00 pm. George was born in Berlin, Germany, a son of the late Elisabeth...
Barbara Clay Beaver
Nov 12, 2021
Mrs. Barbara Clay Beaver, age 69 of Kannapolis, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Tucker Hospice House. The family will receive friends Wednesday, November 17 from 6 to 8pm at Wilkinson Funeral Home. Barbara was born September 5, 1952 in Cabarrus County, the daughter of Ray Thomas and Ann Freeman Payne. She was also preceded in death by her...
Wanda Dayvault
Nov 12, 2021
Ms. Wanda Joy Dayvault, 71, of Charlotte, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021 at Transitional Healthcare in Kannapolis, NC. A graveside service will be held at a later date. Wanda was born on May 26, 1950 in Concord, NC to the late Grace Heglar Dayvault and Marvin “Ira” Dayvault. She is survived by her sister, Gina Dayvault Ware and...
Doug Mclaurin
Nov 10, 2021
Mr. Michael Douglas “Doug” McLaurin, age 49 of Concord, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. The family will receive friends at Oakridge Baptist Church, Sunday, November 14 from 4 to 6pm. A service to honor Doug’s life will be Monday, November 15 at Oakridge Baptist at 2pm with Rev. Robert Mayfield officiating. The family will be...
David Austin
Nov 7, 2021
Mr. David Bristol Austin, Sr., 70, of Concord, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at his home. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, November 13, 2021 at First Presbyterian Church, officiated by Rev. Ellen Crawford True, with burial to follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 12:30-1:45 pm prior to...
Becky Breeden Isenhour
Nov 5, 2021
Mrs. Rebekah “Becky” Breeden Isenhour, 55, of Concord, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm on Monday November 8, 2021 at Rocky Ridge United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Tamara Wensil, with burial to follow at the Rocky Ridge United Methodist Church cemetery....
Donna Chance
Nov 4, 2021
Donna Kay Chance, 60. Of Garner, North Carolina passed away, surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, November 4th, 2021. She was born on December 10, 1960, in Johnston County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Harold Baker and Alma Rochelle Barnes. Donna is survived by her daughter, Brooke Nicole Urena and her husband, Kelvyn of Concord,...
Jimmy Fink
Nov 4, 2021
Mr. Jimmy Linn Fink, age 73 of Concord, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021 surrounded by his family. The family will receive friends from 12 to 2 pm Sunday, November 7 at Wilkinson Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held in the chapel at 2 pm with Rev. Kevin Ford officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Jimmy...
Morris Visaggio
Nov 3, 2021
Mr. Morris Joseph Visaggio, 84, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Atrium Health-Cabarrus, surrounded by his family. Morris was born on November 17, 1936 in Hoboken, NJ to the late Paolo and Dorotea DeCandia Visaggio. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Lena Rampoldi; brother, Tommy Visaggio. Morris was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and...
Joseph St. John
Oct 31, 2021
Mr. Joseph Winfield St.John, 87, of Concord, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at St. Andrews Living Center, surrounded by his family. A private family service will be held at Memorial Gardens. Joseph was born on October 16, 1934 in Baltimore, MD to the late Mae Warfield St.John and Miner St.John. He is also preceded in death by his...
Michael Plummer
Oct 31, 2021
KANNAPOLIS- Michael "Mike" Lynn Plummer, 56, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 31, 2021 following an accident at his home. A 2pm graveside service will be held Friday, November 5, 2021 at West Concord Cemetery. The family will receive friends from noon to 1:30pm at Wilkinson Funeral Home prior to the service. Dr. Wayne Hinson will...
Betty Sides
Oct 30, 2021
With heavy hearts and sad rejoicing our mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away and received into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 30, 2021. In this earthly life, Betty was born on the eve of the Great Depression, July 27, 1930 in Cabarrus County to the late Robert Banks Auten and Nannie Mae...
William Earl Cochran Jr. "Bill"
Oct 28, 2021
William Earl Cochran, Jr., (Bill) 87, of Concord, died October 28, 2021 at his home. In life, Bill was a kind, honest, hardworking and fun man who cherished God, his wife, family, friends, and community. Bill was born in Concord on March 25, 1934 to the late William Earl Cochran, Sr. and Fannie Little Cochran. He loved telling childhood stories...
Peg Sides Harman
Oct 25, 2021
Mrs. Margaret “Peg” Nash Sides Harman, age 85 of Charlotte, and formerly of Concord, passed away Monday, October 25, 2021. Peg was a retired Professor at Pfeiffer University. She is survived by her four children and four grandchildren. A committal will be held at the National Cemetery in Salisbury on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 11:00 am, where she will...
W. Ray "Pete" Cochrane
Oct 16, 2021
Mr. William Ray Cochrane of Concord passed away Saturday October 16, 2021. Ray, known by many as "Pete", was born October 31, 1925 in Concord to Lacy Lee Cochrane and Grace Williams Cochrane. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy at 17 and following the war returned home and graduated from the University of North Carolina. After a career that took...
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