Obituaries

Dena Darlene Thomas

Dena Darlene Thomas

Dec 8, 2017

POLKTON-Ms. Dena Darlene Combs Thomas of Jones Pond Road, passed away Friday, December 8, 2017 at her home. The family will receive friends from 3 until 5 PM Sunday at Wilkinson Funeral Home in Concord. Dena was born September 7, 1962 in Clifton, VA to the late Jimmy Combs and Nancy Jack Combs. She was also preceded in death by...

Mildred Ailene Fisher

Mildred Ailene Fisher

Dec 8, 2017

Mrs. Mildred Ailene Rice Fisher, age 84 passed away Friday, December 8, 2017 at Levine Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at Wilkinson Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held in the chapel at 2 p.m. with burial to follow at Carolina Memorial Park. Mrs. Fisher...

Hillard Elaine Ballard

Hillard Elaine Ballard

Dec 7, 2017

CONCORD- Hillard Elaine “Hully” Bunn Ballard, 95, passed away at Tucker Hospice House on December 7, 2017. A memorial service will be 3pm Saturday at Forest Hill United Methodist Church with Rev. Suzanne Dornsmith officiating. The family will receive in the church parlor on Saturday from 2 to 3pm. On August 21, 1922, Hully was born in Cabarrus County to...

Peggy Strube

Peggy Strube

Dec 6, 2017

Mrs. Peggy Bost Strube of Laverne Drive, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at NorthEast Medical Center. Her funeral will be 1 PM Sunday at Kerr Street United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Chris Harbin. Burial will follow at West Concord Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5 to 7 PM Saturday at Wilkinson Funeral Home. Peggy was born November...

Sandra Saxman

Sandra Saxman

Dec 5, 2017

Mrs. Sandra Walters Saxman, formerly of Northumberland, PA passed away at her home on December 5, 2017. She was born July 23, 1948 in Harrisburg, PA, the youngest of six daughters to Harry E. and Sara E. Walters of Hersey, PA. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by two sisters, Nancy Morrett and Dorothy (Dot) O’Donnell. On October...

Marolin Curtis

Marolin Curtis

Dec 5, 2017

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Carolyn Kaye Compton

Carolyn Kaye Compton

Dec 5, 2017

Mrs. Carolyn Kaye Teague Compton, age 75, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at CHS Northeast, after a brief illness. Carolyn was born November 29, 1942 in Carter County, TN, a daughter of the late Clyde and Mildred Price Teague. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Darwin L. Compton, Sr. Carolyn retired as a nurse after 54...

Starla Diane Moon

Starla Diane Moon

Dec 2, 2017

Starla Benson Moon, 67, died unexpectedly on December 2, 2017. Starla was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota where she lived until completing college at Augustana and earning a teaching degree. She taught for over two decades, beginning her career working with special needs children. She went on to teach middle school, primarily at J.N. Fries, for many years. Starla...

Ramona Darlyne Clements

Ramona Darlyne Clements

Dec 1, 2017

Ramona Darlyne Hampton Clements, 78, of Concord, passed away Friday, December 1, 2017 at her home. A graveside service will be held at 11am Monday, December 4, 2017 at Mimosa Cemetery in Davidson. Ramona graduated from North Mecklenburg High School in 1957, and in 1960 she graduated from Lowrance Hospital School of Nursing. She worked in Wilmington, NC and Richmond,...

Charles Duane Ginder

Charles Duane Ginder

Dec 1, 2017

CONCORD- Charles Duane “Jeep” Ginder, 81 passed away at his home on December 1, 2017. A memorial service celebrating his life and visitation will be at the Speedway Club at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday, January 13, 2018 from noon to 3pm. In the very small town of Sandyville, Iowa Jeep was born to James W. “Jim” and Grace Bricker...

James Munro

James Munro

Nov 29, 2017

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Carolyn Starnes

Carolyn Starnes

Nov 28, 2017

Mrs. Rita “Carolyn” Starnes, 72, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Five Oaks Manor. A funeral service will be held 6:00 pm, Thursday, November 30, 2017 at Wilkinson Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Buck Canup. The family will receive friends from 4-6 prior to the service. The Family will be at the home of her daughter Kelly, 11385...

Doyt William Abernathy

Doyt William Abernathy

Nov 28, 2017

Doyt William Abernathy, 80, of Jonesville, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. A private family service will be held at a later date. Born on August 22, 1937, he was the son of the late William and Sally Abernathy. He was a U.S. Army veteran. During his time in service, he played both football...

Rita Starnes

Rita Starnes

Nov 28, 2017

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Carol Carter

Carol Carter

Nov 28, 2017

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Ruth Mary Condra

Ruth Mary Condra

Nov 27, 2017

Ruth M. Condra passed from this life into eternity with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on November 27, 2017. Born on December 27, 1929 in Paterson NJ, Ruth was the daughter of the late Henry DeGraff, Sr. and Mary DeGraff. She was preceded in death by her husband, John R. Condra and her brother Henry DeGraff, Jr. Ruth attended...

Jazeps Virbulis

Jazeps Virbulis

Nov 26, 2017

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Olin Samuel Jr Howey

Olin Samuel Jr Howey

Nov 25, 2017

Mr. Olin Samuel Howey, Jr., of Tealstone Ct., passed away at his home Saturday, November 25, 2017. His funeral will be 11 AM Saturday at St. Martin Lutheran Church officiated by Rev. Ray Sipe. Burial will follow the service in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 PM Friday at Wilkinson Funeral Home. Sam was born...

Keith Philbeck Gardner

Keith Philbeck Gardner

Nov 24, 2017

MARSHVILLE- Keith Philbeck Gardner, 65 of Holly School Rd. and formerly resident of Mecklenburg Co passed away at his cabin on November 24, 2017. Services will be private. Keith was born July 26, 1952 in Cleveland County to Clyde Eugene Gardner Sr. and Rubye Philbeck Gardner. He retired as a paramedic in Charlotte. He enjoyed being a sportsman and an...

Bernice Blackwell

Bernice Blackwell

Nov 23, 2017

CONCORD-Mrs. Bernice Tuner Blackwell of Fryling Ave., passed away Thursday, November 23, 2017 at Five Oaks Manor. Funeral services will be held 4 PM Sunday at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. Raymond Davis. The family will receive friends Sunday beginning at 2:30 PM at the funeral home. Bernice was born April 2, 1927 in Morehead, KY to the...