Obituaries

Thomas "Carl" Comer

Mar 11, 2025

Mr. Thomas "Carl" Comer age 85, passed away at his home Tuesday, March 11, 2025, with his beloved wife by his side.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 15th at 2 pm at First Baptist Church Concord, officiated by Dr. Jim Collier and Pastor Aaron Edwards. The family will receive friends immediately after the service in the sanctuary....

Ranie Cranford

Mar 11, 2025

Ms. Ranie Renae Cranford, age 60 passed away unexpectedly at her home on Tuesday, March 11, 2025.

"Nae Nae", as she was known to family and friends, was born August 30, 1964 in Rowan County, and was a daughter of the late Clifford McCoy Cranford and Minnie Ruth Phillips Cranford.

Having a green thumb, Nae Nae enjoyed working with plants, watching them...

Phillip Biles

Mar 8, 2025

Mr. Phillip Ervin Biles passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Phillip was born in Charlotte to the late Earl F. Biles and Margaret Plott Biles.

Phillip spent summers during high school and college working for the Youth Conservation Corp in Cherokee and Wilmington. This included a period where he managed day-to-day operations at the Cherokee...

David Scott Strickland

Mar 6, 2025

David Scott Strickland, born January 9, 1954 in Takoma Park, MD, died March 6, 2025, in Concord, NC.

David (Moose as he was known to many) was born to parents William and Jean Quackenbush Strickland. He is survived by a sister, Jan (Bill) Osborne, a niece Rebecca (Brent) Wilson, and three great-nieces, Sadie, Charlotte, and Lucy Wilson, all of New Market,...

Theresa Ann Hetro Ingrascina

Mar 6, 2025

CONCORD- Theresa Ann Hetro Ingrascina, 95, passed away at Atrium Cabarrus on March 6, 2025.

Theresa was one of eight (and last surviving) children born to George and Anna Yatso Hetro. She was born on April 7, 1929 in Exeter, PA. She had worked for Western Electric/A.T.T. She was a member of St. John Newman Catholic Church where she was active...

Hyacinth Wheeler

Mar 5, 2025

KANNAPOLIS- Hyacinth Pamela Wheeler, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025 in the presence of her loving husband Robert Wheeler.

Visitation will be held on Monday March 10 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Wilkinson Funeral home. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday March 11 at 9:15 am at St. James Church, 139 Manor Ave SW Concord, NC, with Rev....

Charles Barbee

Mar 5, 2025

Mr. Charles David Barbee, age 86 passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

A visitation will be held for family and friends on Saturday, March 8th from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm at Wilkinson Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held in the chapel at 12:30 with Revs. Bobby Tallent and Jimmy Barrett officiating. Burial will follow...

Bethly Freeze

Mar 4, 2025

Mrs. Beth Morley Freeze of Concord passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Her memorial service will be officiated by Rev. Dr. Chris O'Guin and held at 2 p.m. Friday in Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends beginning at 12 p.m. Friday at Wilkinson Funeral Home.

Beth was born April 8, 1947, in Pawtucket, RI, to the late...

Brendan Sullivan

Mar 2, 2025

Norman "Clay" Hundley

Mar 2, 2025

It is with both heavy hearts and fond memories that we announce the passing of Norman "Clay" Hundley, who left this world on March 2, 2025, at the age of 65.

Born on October 21, 1959, in Concord, NC, to the late Norman Hundley and Edith Stough Hundley. Clay lived a life filled with laughter, love, and countless unforgettable moments, especially...

Linda Kennedy

Mar 1, 2025

Mrs. Linda Kay Childress Kennedy, 77 of Concord, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025.

The family will receive friends at West Concord Cemetery from 2:30-3pm on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 with a graveside service following at 3pm with Dr. Jim Strickland officiating.

Mrs. Kennedy was born on May 17, 1947 in Cabarrus County to the late Marvin Eugene and Helen Willis...

Myrtle "Joy" Henderson Chafin

Feb 26, 2025

Mrs. Myrtle "Joy" Henderson Chafin passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Morningside of Concord.

Funeral services will be held 11:30 AM Saturday, March 8th at the Gathering Place at Multiply Church, 280 Concord Parkway S., Suite 5. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:30 AM at the church. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park.

Joy was owner/operator of the...

Glenn Adams-Johnson, Jr

Feb 21, 2025

Glenn Adams-Johnson, Jr. 65 passed away on February 21, 2025, in Harrisburg, NC.

He was retired from the food service industry. During this time, he made many great friends. He was loved by many.

Glenn is survived by his husband of 23 years Joe Adams-Johnson of Harrisburg, a son Nicholas Adams-Johnson of the home and a sister-in-law Melissa...

Peter Eldridge

Feb 21, 2025

CONCORD- Peter “Pete” John Eldridge, 54, passed away at Atrium Mercy Hospital in Charlotte on February 21, 2025.

A 12:00pm Wednesday (February 26) Graveside service with military rites will be held at Carolina Memorial Park with Rev. Jimmy Barrett officiating. The family will receive friends at Wilkinson Funeral Home Tuesday (February 25) from 4 to 7pm.

Peter was born on September 14,...

Pamela Rankin

Feb 21, 2025

Mrs. Pamela Ann Caviness Rankin, 70, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

 The family will greet friends at Wilkinson Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

 Pam was born in Burlington on June 16, 1954, to the late Jewel Mullis Cope and Tommy Ray...

Larry Stancil

Feb 20, 2025

Mr. Larry Eugene Stancil entered the Church Triumphant Thursday, February 20, 2025.

His Celebration of Life will be 2:00 PM Monday at Calvary Lutheran Church officiated by Rev. Norbert Hahn. Entombment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends beginning at 3:00 PM Sunday at Wilkinson Funeral Home.

Larry was born November 21,1942 in Cabarrus County to...

Jerry Cochran

Feb 20, 2025

Mr. Jerry Eugene Cochran, 85, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House, surrounded by his family.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Wilkinson Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Joey Morrison, with burial to follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will greet friends from 12:00-12:45...

Betsy Sloop

Feb 19, 2025

Betsy Laughlin Sloop, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother departed this earth on February 19, 2025.

A visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday, March 6th from 12:30 to 2 pm at Wilkinson Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held in the chapel at 2 pm with Rev. Dennis Marshall officiating. The burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

Betsy...

Brittny Powers

Feb 18, 2025

It is with profound sorrow and a heavy heart that I, Derek Powers, announce the passing of my beautiful wife, Brittny Ann Powers on February 18, 2025. Brittny's love for her family, her loving personality, and beautiful smile could light up a room influencing everyone who had the privilege to know her.

Born on April 15th, 1991, in Columbus OH,...

Betty Jean Hopkins Mauldin

Feb 18, 2025

Mrs. Betty Jean Hopkins Mauldin passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Five Oaks Rehabilitation & Care Center.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM Saturday at Wilkinson Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 3:00 PM at Carolina Memorial Park officiated by Rev. Burton Robinson.

Betty was born in Concord to the late Floyd Hopkins and...