Obituaries

Glenda Hoyle

Jan 1, 2025

Glenda Dean Poston Hoyle, of Lake Ridge, Virginia (formerly of Harrisburg, Chapel Hill, Mooresville, and Lake Lure, North Carolina) passed away on January 1, 2025, after extended hospice care.

Glenda was born on September 26, 1935 to Holmes Nathan and Clara Bell (Cook) Poston of Mooresville, North Carolina. She attended Mooresville schools, as well as Gardner-Webb University and Lenior-Rhyne University. While...

Jonathan Taylor

Dec 27, 2024

Mr. Jonathan "Jon" Patrick Taylor passed away Friday, December 27, 2024, with family and friends by his side, at his home in Salisbury.

The family will receive friends 2:00 PM Friday at Wilkinson Funeral Home with a service at 3:00 PM officiated by Pastor Randy Laughter.

A loving father, son, husband, brother, and friend, Jonathan was born August 31, 1979 in Concord,...

Elizabeth Simpson

Dec 27, 2024

Mrs. Elizabeth "Libby" Ann Hall Simpson, 80, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

A memorial service to honor her life will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Bethlehem Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Timothy Walters. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family...

Patricia Cook

Dec 26, 2024

Patricia Ann Cook, 85, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024.

Born in Perth Amboy, NJ on November 19, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Florence and Henry Dombrowski.

Patricia was a woman of resilience and determination. She earned her Business Associates degree later in life, a testament to her lifelong dedication to personal growth. After beginning her career in...

Margaret Whittington

Dec 25, 2024

Mrs. Margaret Phillips Whittington, 99, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

A funeral service to celebrate her remarkable life will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at Broadus Church, officiated by Rev. Dr. Rodney Quesenberry. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will...

Delores Burris

Dec 23, 2024

Mrs. Delores Faye Boyd Burris passed away at her home Tuesday, December 23, 2024.

A graveside will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, December 27th at Carolina Memorial Park officiated by Rev. Marvin Goodnight. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:45 PM Friday at the funeral home.

Delores was born May 24, 1943 in Concord to...

Lewis Sherrill

Dec 20, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lewis "Lew" Stone Sherrill, who left us peacefully on December 20, 2024 after a battle with cancer at the age of 68. Born on October 23, 1956, in Cabarrus County to the late L.C. "Tooney" Sherrill and Geraldine Ridenhour Sherrill.

Lew spent his life in the Concord area, where he was a beloved...

Irene Bratton

Dec 17, 2024

Mrs. Irene Annette Motley Bratton, 95, of Concord, NC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Tucker Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family.

A graveside service was held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Oakwood Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Jim Hood.

Irene was born on April 8, 1929, in Concord, NC, to the late Goldie Belle...

Laura Anne Ballenger Lyerly

Dec 16, 2024

Laura Anne Ballenger Lyerly, age 97, of St. Simons Island, GA, passed away of natural causes in her home at Marsh's Edge Retirement Community on December 16, 2024.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel. A graveside service will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

A native of Concord, NC, Anne moved...

Janice Cook

Dec 15, 2024

Mrs. Janice Rose Cook, 91, of Concord, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Atrium Health-Cabarrus, surrounded by her loving family.

A graveside service will be held at 12:00 PM on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Carolina Memorial Park, officiated by Pastor Chris O’Guin. The family will greet friends following the service.

Janice was born on June 30, 1933, in Concord,...

Larry Allman

Dec 14, 2024

Mr. Larry James Allman passed away at his home Saturday December 14, 2024.

A memorial service will be held 3:00 PM Saturday January 11, 2025 at Ann Street United Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Alan Thompson and Rev. Randy Wall. The family will receive friends following the service.

Larry was born February 5, 1940 in Concord to the late Roy...

Margaret Hall

Dec 12, 2024

Mrs. Margaret Judith "Judy" Hopper Hall, age 81 of Concord passed away on Thursday December 12, 2024 at Tucker Hospice House, following a short illness.

A service to celebrate her life will be held on Sunday December 15th at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Wilkinson Funeral Home, with Rev. Buster Pigg officiating. The family will greet friends...

Barbara Spears

Dec 9, 2024

Mrs. Barbara Eyvonne Howell Spears, age 85 passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, December 9, 2024.

A visitation will be held Thursday, December 12th from 6 to 8 pm at Wilkinson Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Friday, December 13th at 1pm in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Bob Tallent officiating. Burial will follow at...

Melanie Troxler

Dec 8, 2024

Mrs. Melanie Long Troxler, 54, of Albemarle, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at her Lake Tillery home.

Her funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Calvary Lutheran Church, officiated by Rev. James Laurence and Rev. John Futterer. The family will greet friends following the service in the church Fellowship Hall.

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Rachal Morway

Dec 4, 2024

Rachal Rose (Ferchau) Morway of Concord, age 45, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday December 4, 2024 at Atrium Hospice House.

Rachal's funeral mass will be held 1:30 PM Friday (12/13/2024) at St. James "the Greater" Catholic Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Thursday at Wilkinson Funeral Home.

Rachal...

Yorkaeht Lorenzo Vargas

Dec 3, 2024

Mr. Yorkaeht Lorenzo Vargas passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at his home.

The family will receive friends at Wilkinson Funeral Home from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM on Friday, December 6, 2024. A funeral mass will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, December 6, 2024 at St. James Catholic Church, with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

Yorka was born...

Raymond Porter

Nov 30, 2024

Raymond Porter Sr. son of Maude and Robert Porter was born on February 19, 1941, in Elizabeth, NJ. He fell asleep in death after a long battle with illness, on November 30, 2024. He was one of thirteen siblings. He attended the city of Elizabeth Public School system, where he graduated from Jefferson High School. After graduation he served in...

Margaret Lackey

Nov 27, 2024

Annie Margaret Misenheimer Lackey (Margaret), age 97, died on November 27, 2024 after suffering a fractured femur that resulted in several health challenges. She was born in Concord, North Carolina where she lived until age 93. In October 2020, she and her late husband, Leon Rankin Lackey, moved to Decatur, Georgia to be closer to family.

A graveside service to celebrate...

Harley Padgett

Nov 25, 2024

Mr. Harley Janna Padgett, 97, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 25, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Rev. Kenny Wallace, with burial to follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will greet friends...

Anita Poe

Nov 24, 2024

Mrs. Anita Diane Stough Poe, 74 of Concord passed away on Sunday November 24, 2024 surrounded by her family and friends.

Mrs. Poe was born on October 24, 1950 in Cabarrus County to the late Howard Franklin and Juanita Blackwelder Stough. She is survived by her two sons, Mr. Jeffery Todd Barbee (Christine) and Mr. Chad Barbee, two sisters,...