Obituaries

Jeffrey Riley

Jeffrey Riley

Jan 1, 2026

FORT LAUDERDALE- Jeffrey C. Riley left this Earth to be with the spirit in the sky and his beloved Dean on New Year’s Day, 2026. He was 61 years old.

Jeff was born on February 19, 1964, in Concord, North Carolina—the year of the Mustang and the Beatles. He spent the first 40 years of his life in the Tidewater area...

Annie Stancil

Annie Stancil

Jan 1, 2026

Mrs Annie Mae Leazer Stancil, age 83, of Concord, NC, passed away January 1, 2026 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis. The family will receive friends Monday, January 5, from 10-11 AM at Mt. Hermon Lutheran Church and the funeral service to follow at 11 AM. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Pastor Cheryl Kester-Schmidt will officiate.Annie was a...

Frank C. Barrier

Frank C. Barrier

Dec 31, 2025

CONCORD- Frank Caldwell Barrier, 88, passed away at his home on December 31, 2025.

A 3:00pm, Sunday January 4, 2026, Funeral will be held at New Gilead Reformed Church with Rev. Kevin Davis and Rev. Larry Bolick officiating. The family will receive friends at the church Sunday from 2 to 3pm. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Frank was born in...

Gene Ferguson

Gene Ferguson

Dec 30, 2025

Alan Gene Ferguson, 76 of Salisbury, NC, passed away on December 30th 2025 at Lexington Health Care Center.

Born on July 2nd 1949, in High Point, NC, Gene was the second child of Eugene Thomas Ferguson and Stella Catherine Ferguson. After attending Ragsdale High School in Jamestown, NC he went to serve in the U.S Marine Corps as a Vietnam combat...

William "Bill" Schaeffer Fisher

William "Bill" Schaeffer Fisher

Dec 29, 2025

William "Bill" Schaeffer Fisher, 92, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, due to complications from the flu. He lived a long and full life, one marked by purpose, integrity, and deep devotion to the people and causes he loved. Always ready with thoughtful advice, he found joy in helping others - whether that meant offering a steady hand, a...

Suzanne Rimer

Suzanne Rimer

Dec 28, 2025

Suzanne Richardson Rimer, age 64 of Surfside Beach, SC and formerly of Concord, NC passed away unexpectedly on December 28, 2025.The family will receive friends and family on Monday, January 5th at Wilkinson Funeral Home in Concord from 6 to 8 pm. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 6th at 11 am in the funeral home chapel with...

John Henry Winecoff

John Henry Winecoff

Dec 28, 2025

John Henry Winecoff, 79, of Kannapolis, passed away on December 28, 2025.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Oakwood Cemetery. The family will greet friends following the service.

Born on September 7, 1946, in Concord, John was the son of the late Julie Bernice Ridenour Winecoff and Henry Merlin Winecoff, Sr. He spent...

Robert Sitze

Robert Sitze

Dec 27, 2025

Mr. Robert "Bob" Lee Sitze, age 83 of Harrisburg, passed away December 27, 2025. No services are scheduled. The family asks that you keep them in your thoughts and prayers at this time.

Earl Morrison "Rod" Honeycut

Earl Morrison "Rod" Honeycut

Dec 26, 2025

Mr. Earl Morrison "Rod" Honeycutt of Concord passed away peacefully on Friday evening, December 26, 2025, at the home of his son.

Morrison was born April 22, 1936, in Concord to the late Curtis E. Honeycutt, Sr. and Cladie Bullaboy Honeycutt. Morrison is preceded in death by his siblings, Helen "Cissy" Honeycutt Correll, Curtis E. "Dink" Honeycutt, Jr., and Vivian Honeycutt...

Marlene Griffin Brooks

Marlene Griffin Brooks

Dec 26, 2025

Mary “Marlene” Griffin Brooks, age 88, passed away on December 26, 2025 surrounded by the love of her family. Born on January 21, 1937, Marlene lived a long life marked by devotion to family, simple joys, and countless moments of laughter.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, December 29, 2025 at Carolina Memorial Park, the family...

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...