Obituaries

Peter Eldridge

Feb 21, 2025

CONCORD- Peter “Pete” John Eldridge, 54, passed away at Atrium Mercy Hospital in Charlotte on February 21, 2025.

A 12:00pm Wednesday (February 26) Graveside service with military rites will be held at Carolina Memorial Park with Rev. Jimmy Barrett officiating. The family will receive friends at Wilkinson Funeral Home Tuesday (February 25) from 4 to 7pm.

Peter was born on September 14,...

Pamela Rankin

Feb 21, 2025

Mrs. Pamela Ann Caviness Rankin, 70, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

 The family will greet friends at Wilkinson Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

 Pam was born in Burlington on June 16, 1954, to the late Jewel Mullis Cope and Tommy Ray...

Larry Stancil

Feb 20, 2025

Mr. Larry Eugene Stancil entered the Church Triumphant Thursday, February 20, 2025.

His Celebration of Life will be 2:00 PM Monday at Calvary Lutheran Church officiated by Rev. Norbert Hahn. Entombment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends beginning at 3:00 PM Sunday at Wilkinson Funeral Home.

Larry was born November 21,1942 in Cabarrus County to...

Jerry Cochran

Feb 20, 2025

Mr. Jerry Eugene Cochran, 85, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House, surrounded by his family.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Wilkinson Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Joey Morrison, with burial to follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will greet friends from 12:00-12:45...

Brittny Powers

Feb 18, 2025

It is with profound sorrow and a heavy heart that I, Derek Powers, announce the passing of my beautiful wife, Brittny Ann Powers on February 18, 2025. Brittny's love for her family, her loving personality, and beautiful smile could light up a room influencing everyone who had the privilege to know her.

Born on April 15th, 1991, in Columbus OH,...

Betty Jean Hopkins Mauldin

Feb 18, 2025

Mrs. Betty Jean Hopkins Mauldin passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Five Oaks Rehabilitation & Care Center.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM Saturday at Wilkinson Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow at 3:00 PM at Carolina Memorial Park officiated by Rev. Burton Robinson.

Betty was born in Concord to the late Floyd Hopkins and...

Joan Hite

Feb 18, 2025

Joan Ellen Waddell Hite was born March 16, 1933, and passed away on February 18, 2025 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC. She was 91. She was born and raised in Beckley, WV and has lived in Concord, NC since 2005.

Joan is the daughter of the late Roscoe and Germaine Waddell. She is also preceded in death by her...

Jerry Wayne Loy

Feb 16, 2025

Mr. Jerry Wayne Loy, 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at his residence in Charlotte, NC.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Central United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Tom Latimer. The family will greet friends from 1:00 to 1:50 PM in the church parlor prior to the service.

Jerry...

Carol Suzanne “Sue” Kale

Feb 15, 2025

Carol Suzanne "Sue" Kale, age 93, passed away peacefully on February 15, 2025, at Robin Johnson Hospice House in Dallas, NC surrounded by family. Born in Jamestown, NY, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Ernest Robert Kale, with whom she shared a lifetime of love and cherished memories. She was the daughter of the late Charles Peter...

Odus Weaver

Feb 13, 2025

Mr. Odus Frederick Weaver (Fred), age 101 of Harrisburg, NC passed away peacefully at his home on February 13, 2025.

His funeral service will be held on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at 3:00 pm at Wilkinson Funeral Home in Concord with Dr. John Cashwell officiating. The family will have a receiving following the funeral at Wilkinson until 4:30pm. The...

Cameron "Ron" MacRae III

Feb 12, 2025

Mr. Cameron "Ron" MacRae III, a beloved figure of Concord, passed away at his home Wednesday, February 12, 2025.

Ron was born August 2, 1948 to the late Cameron "Cam" MacRae Jr. and Harriet Crandon MacRae. He was also preceded in death by his step mother, Gene "Cookie" MacRae.

Ron graduated from Concord High School, Class of 1966, where he lettered in...

James "Jim" Francis Devanney

Feb 12, 2025

Mr. James "Jim" Francis Devanney, 84, of Concord, NC, previously of Connecticut, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

A memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 21, 2025, at St. James Catholic Church, with inurnment following at the St. James Catholic Church Cemetery Columbarium. The family will...

Larry Allen Bell

Feb 12, 2025

Mr. Larry Allen Bell (Shorty) age 76 of Rockwell, passed away in his home on Wednesday February 12, 2025.

He leaves behind his wife Deborah Elaine Bell, brother Barry Bell, brother George Bell Jr, step daughter Lisa Blackwell & husband Mason, step daughter Ashley Pless & husband Bill, grandchildren Megan Wiseman, Ryan Meismer, Austin Rainey, Devin Blackwell, Dalton...

Sandra Matthews

Feb 11, 2025

Ms. Sandra Lee Manning Matthews, age 80 of Kannapolis, NC passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Sandra, better known as Sandy, Mom, Nonnie was born June 13, 1944 in Mecklenburg County and was a daughter of Bobbie and Senna Rollins Manning. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her six siblings,...

Emily Doheny

Feb 11, 2025

Emily Doheny, 89, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2024. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, February 17, at St. James Catholic Church, with the Rosary beginning at 10:30 AM.

Emily was born on February 8, 1936, in Dublin, Ireland. She was preceded in death by her parents, as well as...

Patricia Ann Spradley Romefelt

Feb 10, 2025

In Loving Memory of Ms. Patricia Ann Spradley Romefelt, originally of Concord, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2025 with her daughter by her side.

A service celebrating Pat’s life will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Rev. Wes Judy, with burial to follow at Oakwood Cemetery. The family will...

Karl Hauser

Feb 10, 2025

Karl Henry Hauser was born in Mt. Vernon, New York to Henry Hauser and Dorothea VonHalle Hauser, raised in Walden New York, he graduated from Valley Central High School. Karl served Honorably in the U.S. Navy from 1969 -1973 as a Radio Man during the Vietnam War.

Karl was a community service volunteer firefighter, skilled tradesman in gunsmithing and a machinist....

Phillip Gray

Feb 8, 2025

Phillip Russell Gray, 68, of Concord lost his battle with cancer on February 8, 2025. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and bonus dad. Phillip fiercely loved his family, his friends, his faithful fur babies, his Harley, and a good cigar, not necessarily in that order. Not many things put a smile on his face like a ride on...

Sherry Kirks

Feb 6, 2025

Ms. Sherry Ann Burris Kirks, age 72 of Midland, NC passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus surrounded by her loving family.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, February 14 at 12:00 pm at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. Buddy Hoffner officiating. The family will speak to friends at the cemetery following the service.

Sherry...

Keith Dawkins

Feb 5, 2025

In Loving Memory of Mr. Keith Leon Dawkins

Mr. Keith Leon Dawkins, 63, of Charlotte, NC passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Novant Health Ballantyne Medical Center, with his loving wife and sisters by his side.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date in Charlotte, NC to honor and remember Keith's legacy. Shortly...