Obituaries

Buddy Weaver

Buddy Weaver

Oct 15, 2025

Mr. Buddy L. Weaver passed away peacefully at his home while surrounded by his family on Wednesday, October 15, 2025.

Buddy was born on August 4,1937 in LeGrande, Oregon to the late Merle Dallas Weaver and Gladys Mae Goble Weaver. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Merle Weaver and Walt Weaver.

Buddy was raised in Washington State where he lived...

Bobby Wilson

Bobby Wilson

Oct 11, 2025

Bobby "Poppy" L. Wilson, 80, of Oakboro, NC passed away peacefully in his home on October 11, 2025.

Up until then Bobby maintained his love for his family, his kindness, and his ability to make people laugh.

Bobby was born in Mecklenburg County, NC on November 22, 1944. He spent the last 38 years calling Stanly County, NC home.

Bobby spent twenty plus...

Margaret Campbell

Margaret Campbell

Oct 11, 2025

Margaret Mullis Campbell, age 80, of Concord, passed away on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House, Kannapolis.

A service celebrating Margaret's life will be held on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Visitation will be at 11 AM-12 Noon at Wilkinson Funeral Home, with a service following at 12pm, Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. Pastor Clark Remsburg...

Emily Stanton

Emily Stanton

Oct 10, 2025

Ms. Emily Zahler Stanton, age 57, of Concord passed away on Friday October 10, 2025.

Emily was born on January 22, 1968, in Findlay, Ohio to Alfred Zahler and the late Mary Lee Roether. She is survived by her two daughters, Haley Stanton and Rebecca Stanton, one son Connor Stanton, one sister, Mercedes Hughes and one grandson, Christopher.

Emily was a lover,...

Michael Joe McClamrock

Michael Joe McClamrock

Oct 9, 2025

Michael “Mike” Joe McClamrock, age 69, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

A memorial service celebrating Mike’s life will be held on Monday, October 13, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel with visitation following, officiated by Jim Strickland.

Born on August 8, 1956, in Concord, Mike...

Mr. Joe Ellis Shue, Jr.

Mr. Joe Ellis Shue, Jr.

Oct 7, 2025

Mr. Joe Ellis Shue, Jr. went to heaven to be with his wife Jenny on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 19 at 3:00 PM at New Gilead Reformed Church, officiated by Rev. Jeff Richards. A reception will be held following the service at the church.

Joe was born November 22, 1949, in Concord to...

Charlie Kirk

Charlie Kirk

Oct 5, 2025



Mr. Charlie Alvin Kirk, 82 of Concord, NC passed away on Sunday October 5, 2025.

Mr. Kirk was born in Cabarrus County to the late Charlie Albert and Doris Burris Kirk on December 18, 1942. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, two brothers and one granddaughter.

Mr. Kirk is survived by his...

Robert Lee Griffin

Robert Lee Griffin

Oct 4, 2025

Robert “Bob” Lee Griffin, 95, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, surrounded by the comfort of family and faith.

A graveside service to honor Bob’s life will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Carolina Memorial Park, with the family greeting friends at the cemetery following the service.

Born...

James Revelle

James Revelle

Oct 2, 2025

Mr. James Anthony "Tony" Revelle passed away peacefully at his home Thursday, October 2, 2025.

Tony was born November 21, 1958 in Lexington, NC to the late James Russell Revelle and Mary Ruth Long Revelle. He was also preceded in death by his brother Timothy Revelle.

Tony moved to Concord at an early age. He graduated in 1977 from Concord...

Judith Kay Lisenby Starnes-Little

Judith Kay Lisenby Starnes-Little

Sep 26, 2025

Judith Kay Lisenby Starnes-Little passed away peacefully Friday September 26, 2025 at Atrium Health Hospital. She was 81 years old. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend. 

Visitation will be at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel. The funeral will be held Thursday, October 2nd, at 1pm. The family will receive friends from 11:30am until 1pm. Burial will follow at West...

Michael Tyrene Bull

Michael Tyrene Bull

Sep 25, 2025

Michael Tyrene Bull, 64 of Concord, NC passed away Thursday, September 25, 2025, due to complications associated with brain cancer. He was surrounded by his wife of 37 years, Lenora Bull, his three daughters, and grandson.

Michael was born March 26, 1961, in Milford DE to the late Annie Mae and Arthur George Bull. He is survived by siblings, Arthur Bull...

Barbara Rogers Anderson

Barbara Rogers Anderson

Sep 23, 2025

Barbara Jean Anderson, age 92, of Concord, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025, at Morningside of Concord, surrounded by her loving family.

A funeral service to celebrate Barbara’s life will be held at Parkwood Baptist Church on Friday, September 26, 2025, at 11:00 AM, officiated by Pastor John Johnson, with burial to follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will...

Michael D.  Drye

Michael D. Drye

Sep 22, 2025

KANNAPOLIS- Michael Douglas Drye, 54, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Atrium Cabarrus on September 22, 2025 following a brief illness.

A memorial service will be held 3:00 pm Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel.

Michael was born in Cabarrus County on July 5, 1971. He had carpentry skills and was a talented semi pro softball player.  In...

Jeannie Joan Virgo

Jeannie Joan Virgo

Sep 19, 2025

Jeannie Joan Virgo, 83, of Kannapolis, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Autumn Care of Cornelius, surrounded by love and care.

Born on March 29, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, Jeannie was the daughter of the late Edgar Adam Virgo and Marie Lathrop Virgo. She was also an identical twin, a gift that shaped her life with...

George A. Tucker

George A. Tucker

Sep 13, 2025

George Azore Tucker, of Concord, NC, went to be with his Savior on September 13, 2025. 

He was born in Kannapolis, NC on July 22,1935 to Floyd and Esther Tucker. George grew up in Concord where he met and later married his Odell High School sweetheart, Nina Taylor, who preceded him in death. He found another sweetheart in his wife Carol,...

Lynda Burris Howington

Lynda Burris Howington

Sep 13, 2025

Lynda Burris Howington, 47, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at the Levine & Dickson Hospice House at Southminster, surrounded by her family. She was born on June 24, 1978, in Cabarrus County, NC, to Jean H. Hood and the late Stewart W. Burris.

Lynda attended Northwest Cabarrus High School. She later attended Guilford Technical Community College where she...

Trent Allison Furr

Trent Allison Furr

Sep 10, 2025

Trent Allison Furr, 63, passed away at his home on September 10, 2025.

Trent will be honored with military graveside rites and laid to rest at the Salisbury National Cemetery. Services will take place Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 2:30pm.

Born October 25, 1961, in Cabarrus County, Trent was the son of the late Jerry Allison Furr and Gail Ruth Martin Furr....

Hilda Ertl Braungart

Hilda Ertl Braungart

Sep 8, 2025

Hilda Ertl Braungart, age 92, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Morningside of Concord - AL.

Born on July 16, 1933, in Buffalo, New York, Hilda was the daughter of the late Henry Ertl and Frances Narnhammer Ertl. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles Peter Braungart, and son, Christopher...

Elizabeth Orchard "Lib" Lowe Porter

Elizabeth Orchard "Lib" Lowe Porter

Sep 4, 2025

Elizabeth Orchard "Lib" Lowe Porter passed away peacefully on September 4th, 2025, surrounded by her family at St. Andrew's Living Center in Concord, North Carolina. 

Lib was born on December 17th, 1937, in Fulton County, Georgia, to the late Robert Quintin Lowe Jr. and Elizabeth Orchard Lafferty Lowe. Before her first birthday, she moved with her family to Cabarrus County to...

James "Jim" David Osborne

James "Jim" David Osborne

Aug 29, 2025

James "Jim" David Osborne, 75, of Concord, NC, passed away peacefully at Atrium Health Cabarrus on Friday, August 29, 2025, surrounded by love.

A service to celebrate Jim’s life will be held on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Central United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Stacey Lundy and Rev. Andy Langford. Following the service, the family will receive...