Obituaries

Helen White Holt Morrison

Helen White Holt Morrison

Apr 9, 2025

Helen White Holt Morrison was born on December 22, 1920 to Dr. Thomas Jefferson Holt and Helen White Holt in Warrenton, NC. She died peacefully at home surrounded by family on April 9, 2025 in Concord, NC.

Helen attended St. Mary's School in Raleigh, NC, Salem College, and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1941) at the...

Tambra S. Cochran

Tambra S. Cochran

May 8, 2025

Tambra Faye Smith Cochran, 64, of Concord, passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of May 8, 2025, after a courageous health journey. She was surrounded by the love of her husband, son and sisters, who stood by her side with unwavering devotion and care.

Tambra was born in 1960, in Concord, North Carolina, to the late Frances...

Betty Crom

Betty Crom

May 4, 2025

Betty May Huenink Crom was born at Panama, Nebraska to John and Edna Huenink on September 2, 1930 and passed away on May 4, 2025 at the Gardens of Taylor Glen in Concord, NC.

She graduated from College View high school in Lincoln, Nebraska and the Lincoln School of Commerce (Business College). She was employed by the Union Bank in Lincoln...

Ashley Williams

Ashley Williams

May 4, 2025

Ashley Leanna Williams, 36, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 4, 2025, after a courageous four-year battle with cancer. In her final days, she was surrounded by the deep love of her family, and she leaves behind a legacy of joy, compassion, and unwavering strength.

Born on October 18, 1988, in Charlotte, Ashley was the beloved daughter of Kimberly...

Peggy Mills

Peggy Mills

May 2, 2025

Peggy Marie Gray Mills, 91, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 2, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born June 14, 1933, in Concord, she was the daughter of the late Marvin Gray and Beatrice Gray. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Reuben Van Mills; her daughter, Martha Dawn Mills; and her brother, David Lee...

Kenneth Allen

Kenneth Allen

May 1, 2025

Mr. Kenneth "Ken" O'Neal Allen, 86, of Concord, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 1, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:30 PM on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at Wilkinson Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 3:00 PM at West Concord Cemetery, officiated by Caleb Mann.

Born January 4, 1939, in Concord, he...

Rodney Peck

Rodney Peck

May 1, 2025

Mr. Rodney Mangum Peck of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 1, 2025 after battling with his third cancer for several months.

Rodney was born on March 14, 1946, to the late Frances Bookman Peck and Robert Wesley Peck in Richmond, VA. During his teenage years, he started his Native American artifact collection with his first dig at the Butler's...

Wayne Thompson

Wayne Thompson

Apr 28, 2025

Mr. Harry Wayne Thompson, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away on Monday morning, April 28, 2025 after a short illness.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 3rd at Wilkinson Funeral Home from 11 am to 12:30 pm. A funeral service will be held at 12:30 pm in the chapel with Rev. Scott Simpson officiating. Burial will follow at...

Gene Verble

Gene Verble

Apr 23, 2025

Mr. Gene "Skip" Kermit Verble, Jr. passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Atrium Hospice House.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, April 28th at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by his nephew Rev. Alan Freeman. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.

The service will be livestreamed at the following link: Wilkinson...

Paula Sherrill

Paula Sherrill

Apr 18, 2025

October 7th, 1962- April 18th, 2025

Concord

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Paula Jean Hill Sherrill, who left us peacefully on Good Friday April 18, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. Born on October 7, 1962, to the late Dorothy and John Hill. She will be laid to rest beside her husband of 36 years, Lewis...

Jason Barron

Jason Barron

Apr 17, 2025

Mr. Jason "Stumpy" Timothy Barron, age 45, of Kannapolis, NC entered into the open arms of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 17, 2025.

A Firefighter's funeral will be held 1:00 PM Wednesday, April 23rd at Eastwood Baptist Church in Kannapolis officiated by Rev. Randall Ritchie and Evangelist Tommy Barron. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family...

Judy Mullinax

Judy Mullinax

Apr 17, 2025

CONCORD- Judy Frye Mullinax, 79, passed away at Atrium Cabarrus Healthcare on April 17, 2025.

A private graveside service will be held at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. Josh Kurtz officiating.

On October 26, 1945, Judy was born in Cabarrus County.  She was one of seven children born to Ray Leonard and Iona Beulah Lee Frye.  She graduated from Concord High School.  On...

Sara Ann Caton LaFoy

Sara Ann Caton LaFoy

Apr 15, 2025

Sara Ann “Sally” Caton LaFoy, 90, of Concord, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025, at Morningside of Concord. Just days earlier, her family gathered to celebrate her 90th birthday—a joyful weekend full of love, laughter, and celebration. She was surrounded by that same love as she left this world, and for that, her family is forever grateful.

A service to...

Timothy "Tim" Christopher Duffy

Timothy "Tim" Christopher Duffy

Apr 8, 2025

Mr. Timothy "Tim" Christopher Duffy, of Concord, passed away Tuesday, April 8,2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus after a brief illness.

A private funeral service will be held at a later time.

Tim was born January 3,1968 in Manchester, England to the late Francis Michael Xavier Duffy and Patricia Silvia Buckley Duffy. He and his family came to the United States in 1981.

Tim...

Wendy Parker

Wendy Parker

Apr 7, 2025

Ms. Wendy Lynette Honeycutt Parker, age 54 of Rock Hill, SC passed away peacefully on Monday, April 7, 2025 at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill surrounded by her children.

A visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday April 12th from 12 to 1 pm at New Hope Baptist Church in Concord. Funeral services will follow at...

Danny Herman Troutman

Danny Herman Troutman

Apr 6, 2025

Mr. Danny “Dan” Herman Troutman, 58, of Mount Pleasant, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. 

A visitation to celebrate Dan’s life will be held on Friday, April 11, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wilkinson Funeral Home in Concord. The family will greet friends and loved ones during this time. We encourage...

Kenneth Wilson

Kenneth Wilson

Apr 2, 2025

Kenneth "Ken" Wilson,88, passed away April 2, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. In life, Ken was a generous, hardworking man with a great love for his family. He was a master story teller that entertained everyone with his favorite memories of his interesting life. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. His generous heart led him...

Bobby Wayne Adams

Bobby Wayne Adams

Apr 1, 2025

Mr. Bobby Wayne Adams, age 67 of Concord passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 surrounded by his family.

Bobby was born June 4, 1957 in Cabarrus County and was a son of Kenneth Randolph Adams and Delma Bostian Adams. In addition to his parents, he was proceeded in death by his brothers, Kenneth H. Adams and Timothy...

Ann Arnette Brower

Ann Arnette Brower

Mar 31, 2025

Ann Arnette Brower, 92, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025 at Trinity Place in Albemarle.

Ann was born October 17, 1932 in Rockingham to Mary Saunders Arnette and Forest Arnette. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Kenny Brower, son Tommy Brower, beloved sister Frances Butler, and brother-in-law Roscoe Butler.

Ann...

Steve Hite

Steve Hite

Mar 30, 2025

Steve Hite, born on February 11, 1964, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 30, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, laughter, and dedication. He was the proud owner of Ultra Green Lawn, where he poured his hard work and passion into serving his community.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Anita Joy Hite and Steve Severe Hite, as...