Obituaries
Fred O'Donnell
Jun 13, 2021
Mr. Fredrick Brooks O’Donnell, 82, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021, at the Tucker Hospice House after a valiant battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00 pm on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Lake Forest Church in Huntersville, NC, officiated by Rev. Dr. Mike Moses, with full military honors by the U.S. Army Honor...
Colette Mninski
Jun 11, 2021
Mrs. Colette Fixe Mninski of Looking Glass Trail, Denver, NC, unexpectedly passed away Friday, June 11, 2021 at her home. Colette was born October 19, 1935 in Paris, France to the late Jacques and Renee Daniot Fixe. Her family lived in the Pantin (19th) district in Paris. Colette graduated from Lycee Lamartine and came to the United States to work...
Betty Bell
Jun 9, 2021
CONCORD- Betty Battle Bell, 96, completed her earthly journey at The Gardens of Taylor Glen, Concord, NC to begin her heavenly adventure on June 9, 2021. Betty was born on January 3, 1925 to the late Anna Delilah Kaye and Dwight L.M. Battle. Her husband of 67 years, James Robert Bell, preceded her in death. She is survived by her...
J.B. Faggart
Jun 7, 2021
Joe Brown Faggart, better known as J.B., son of the late Albert L. and Edna Witherspoon Faggart, was born in Rowan County on March 14th ,1927 and died June 7th, 2021. Services will be held Saturday, June 12th at 2pm at Wittenberg Lutheran Church in Granite Quarry. Burial will follow in Cross of Christ Lutheran Church cemetery. Family will receive...
Edith Smith
Jun 7, 2021
Mrs. Edith Fink Smith, age 96, of Fuquay-Varina, NC, formerly of Concord, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021 at the Laurels of Forest Glenn in Garner, NC. A graveside service will be held Saturday, June 12 at 2 pm at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church Cemetery on Gold Hill Road, Mt. Pleasant. Rev. Samuel Mailleue will officiate. Edith was born August...
Gene Green
Jun 5, 2021
Mr. Fred Eugene “Gene” Green, age 86 of Concord, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021. The family will receive friends from 12 to 2 pm Wednesday, June 9 at Wilkinson Funeral Home. A service to celebrate his wonderful life will be held in the chapel at 2 pm with Rev. John Cashwell officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at...
Brandon Hillman
Jun 4, 2021
Brandon Everett Hillman died unexpectedly while exercising at his home in Little River, South Carolina on Friday, June 4, 2021. Brandon was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on October 19, 1950 to John Knox and Corallie Means Hillman. They preceded him in death as did his big brother and mentor Knox Hillman, Jr. He is survived by his beloved sister...
Scott Hinson
Jun 3, 2021
On Thursday, June 3, 2021, Scott William Hinson, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away at age 52 after a courageous eight year battle with cancer. Scott was born on May 9, 1969 in Concord, NC to Edward and Margaret Hinson. At the age of 13, Scott decided he wanted to be a fireman. At 16 he became a...
Joe Willie Porter
Jun 2, 2021
Mr. Joe Willice Porter, age 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. A graveside service with Air Force military honors will be held 9:00 am Friday, June 9 at the National Cemetery in Salisbury, NC. Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Julia M. Porter and his son, Edward Lee Porter. He was also preceded in death...
Dr. Robert "Bob" J. Hocken
Jun 2, 2021
Dr. Robert “Bob” John Hocken passed away on June 2, 2021, at his home in Concord, NC, surrounded by his family. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:00 pm on Sunday June 6, 2021, at Wilkinson Funeral Home. If you would like to join the Zoom call at 1:45pm, please email office@wilkinsonfh.com and request the link. Bob was...
Tony Thompson
May 31, 2021
Charles Anthony “Tony” Thompson of Harrisburg, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Tony was born in Concord on December 9, 1960, to the late Bobby Ray and Ida Ann Garmon Thompson. Tony was a Central Cabarrus High School honor graduate and received his Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics and Business Administration from Pfeiffer College. He...
Helen Byrd
May 30, 2021
Mrs. Helen Smith Byrd, of Concord, left our world on Sunday, May 30, 2021. She was born near Johnson City, Tennessee on July 24, 1927, the daughter of Ernest J. Smith and Maude Huff Smith. Helen met her husband, James M. Byrd while attending high school in Jonesborough, TN. They were married shortly after graduation. In addition to her parents,...
Zachary Scott
May 28, 2021
Mr. Zachary Ty Scott, 28, left us way too soon on Friday, May 28, 2021. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 pm on Monday, May 31, 2021 at Wilkinson Funeral Home. Zach was born on January 22, 1993 in Gallipolis, OH to Rhonda Jones Wells and Gary Lee Scott. Zach enjoyed spending time with his family, wood...
Ronnie Hurst
May 24, 2021
Ronnie Lee Hurst, 75, of China Grove, passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Charity Baptist Church, officiated by Pastor Tom Dolinger. The family will receive friends from 1:30-3:00 prior to the service at church. Entombment will follow...
Jim Whitley
May 19, 2021
James Rufus Whitley, Senior (Jim), 90, of 720 Strickland Road, Chester, SC, formerly of Rock Hill, SC, passed away unexpectedly on May 19, 2021, working on the farm that he loved. A family graveside service was held Saturday, May 21, 2021 at Oakwood Cemetery in Concord, NC. He was born on February 17, 1931 in Kannapolis, NC to the late...
Jeter Mckinley
May 18, 2021
Jeter Conrad McKinley, 88, of Kannapolis, NC passed away at home on May 18, 2021. Jeter was born in Glass, NC, now Midway, a section of Kannapolis on June 27, 1932 to the late John R. McKinley, Jr., and the late Eunice Tarlton McKinley. He is survived by his wife of almost 39 years, Marilyn Lawhorn McKinley; sons John, of...
Doug Brines
May 17, 2021
My handsome husband, Glenn Douglas “Doug” Brines, of Concord, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021, after fifty-four years of marriage to Joan Pickler Brines. He was born May 18, 1939 to the late James E. and Irene Bostic Brines. Doug was a 1962 graduate of The Citadel Military College. After working for Fieldcrest Cannon for 25 years, Doug owned and...
James Wiles
May 10, 2021
James Richard Wiles, 95, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021 at his home. A memorial service will be held at Bethel Wesleyan Church, 4036 Old Salisbury-Concord Rd, Kannapolis, NC. The family will receive friends at 2:00 pm, one hour prior to the service at 3:00 pm on Saturday, May 22nd, Rev. Joe Harding officiant. James was born in Cabarrus...
William Starnes
May 8, 2021
Mr. William Mack Starnes, Jr. age 74 of Concord, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 8, 2021. Mr. Starnes will lie in state Thursday, May 13 from 10am to 4pm at Wilkinson Funeral Home. A graveside service with military honors will be held Friday, May 14 at 11am at West Concord Cemetery. William was born July 18, 1946 in Cabarrus...
Phyllis Harward
May 7, 2021
Phyllis Nelms Harward, 80, of Concord, passed away at Brookdale Assisted Living on May 7, 2021. Funeral services will be 2pm Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at St. James Lutheran Church with Rev. Tony Bradshaw officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive from 12:30 to 2pm in the church fellowship hall. Phyllis was born on June...
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