Obituaries
Stewart Michael Simpson
Feb 6, 2026
Stewart Michael Simpson, 51, passed away on February 6, 2026, in Marietta, Georgia.
Born on September 24, 1974, in Concord, North Carolina, Stewart was the beloved son of the late Cathryn Mowles Bratton.
Stewart grew up in Cabarrus County and was a graduate of Concord High School, having attended Cabarrus Academy and Cabarrus County Schools. He continued his education at the University...
Katrin Lynn Canup
Mar 5, 2026
MINT HILL- Katrin Lynn Barber Canup, 71 passed away peacefully at her home on March 5, 2026.
A 3:00 pm, Saturday (April 25, 2026) memorial service will be held at Lighthouse Baptist Church, 28699 Millingport Rd. Albemarle, NC 28001, with Pastor Gary Cox and friend Tom officiating. The service will be followed by a reception of friends in the fellowship hall.
Lynn was...
John Smerznak
Mar 31, 2026
John Robert Smerznak, 82, passed away on March 31, 2026, in Fairhope Alabama. Born on June 6, 1943, John was the beloved only son of Dr. John Smerznak and Annie "Doris" Solomon of Concord, NC. John spent most of his young life in Concord, graduating from Concord High School in 1961.
John met the love of his life, Linda "Gayle" Daniel...
Rhonda Mercer
Mar 27, 2026
Mrs. Rhonda Smith Mercer, age 59, passed away on March 27, 2026, at Hospice and Palliative Care in Kannapolis NC.
She was born on December 4, 1966 in Salisbury, NC, to the late Howard Smith and Sheila Williams. Rhonda is survived by her husband, Samuel Mercer Jr.; son, Curtis Cline, his wife, Jo and their children, Landon and Madison Cline; son,...
Clement Saywack Ramdin
Mar 25, 2026
Clement Saywack Ramdin, 74, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026 surrounded by his family.
Clement was born on February 25, 1952, in Berbice, Guyana and was the son of the late David and Rajrani Ramdin. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Dukahni and Dwarka Persaud, as well as his brother, Rudolph Ramdeen, and...
George Thomas Benton
Mar 25, 2026
George Thomas Benton (Tommy) of Concord passed peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Tommy was born in Charlotte on December 9, 1953.
He is predeceased by his parents, Justus and Elizabeth Benton; his wife, Patty; and brothers, Justus and James. He is survived by his wife, Karen; daughter, Katie; sons, Thomas, Steven, Nick, and stepson, Billy Sutton; grandchildren, Aubrey, Monty, Maddie,...
Kathleen Ann Butler
Mar 24, 2026
Kathleen Ann Butler (Katie), 79, of Concord, passed away peacefully at home on March 24, 2026.
Born May 31, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, Katie was the daughter of the late Martin Mostyn and Jane Keckeisen Mostyn.
Katie devoted much of her life to her work as a librarian, where her love for knowledge, reading, and children touched countless lives. An avid reader...
Raelynn McElroy Nix
Mar 24, 2026
Beloved Wife, Mother & Dedicated Nurse
March 24, 2026
It is with profound sorrow and deep gratitude for a life beautifully lived that we announce the passing of Raelynn McElroy Nix on March 24, 2026, following a courageous battle with myelofibrosis. Raelynn faced her illness with the same strength and determination that defined her throughout her life. She will be remembered by...
Faye Bost Barringer
Mar 22, 2026
Faye Bost Barringer of Concord, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at Atrium Tucker Hospice House with her children by her side. She was born on January 22, 1926, in Concord to the late Elmer Roy Bost and Efford Troutman Bost. Faye graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1944. She lived the entire 100 years of her life...
Carolyn J. Isenhour
Mar 20, 2026
Mrs. Carolyn J. Isenhour of Goldmoor Drive, NE and most recently, Morningside of Concord, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, March 20, 2026 surrounded by family.
A Celebration of Carolyn’s Life will be held on Saturday, March 28 at 3:00 pm, at Grace Global Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Michael Dominick and Shirley. The family...
Jean Harrington Lewis
Mar 20, 2026
Jean Harrington Lewis, 83, of Concord, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born November 28, 1942, in Cabarrus County, Jean was the daughter of the late Roy Wilson Harrington, Sr. and Autie Mae Greene Harrington. She was also preceded in death by her son, Harry "Arden" Lewis V; siblings, R.W. "Dub" Harrington,...
Kenneth Patrick Baker
Mar 18, 2026
Mr. Kenneth “Pat” Patrick Baker passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at Tucker Hospice House.
A graveside service will be held at 2:30 PM Wednesday March 25,2026 at the VA National Cemetery in Salisbury, officiated by Rev. Larry Bolick. The family will receive friends from 12:30-1:30 PM on Wednesday March 25,2026 at Wilkinson Funeral Home prior to the service.
Pat was born...
Terry Lynn Manus
Mar 15, 2026
Terry Lynn Manus, 65, passed away on March 15, 2026. He was born on December 3, 1960 to Margaret Manus and the late Archie Manus.
If you knew Terry, you knew he loved collecting and selling old classic toys throughout his life. Growing up, he especially loved Batman and Robin. When he was a kid, he was often seen around...
Ronald Scott Lemmond Sr
Mar 14, 2026
Ronald Scott Lemmond, Sr, 81, of Concord passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Wednesday, March 18th at Royal Oaks United Methodist Church in Kannapolis, where he was a long time member. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00pm prior to the service. Burial will follow at...
Jack H. Ward
Mar 10, 2026
Mr. Jack H. Ward of Concord, NC passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at Atrium Health, Cabarrus.
Jack's memorial service will be held Friday, March 20, 2026. Visitation begins at 11:00am, located at Wilkinson Funeral Home. Jack's funeral service, officiated by Chaplin Brian Duncan, will follow at 12:30 pm at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel. Inurnment will follow at Salisbury National Cemetery at 2:30 pm,...
William Frank Crowle
Mar 8, 2026
William Frank Crowle, 71, passed away peacefully at home on March 8, 2026 after several years of declining health.
Bill was born on July 19, 1954 in East Cleveland, Ohio. He was the son of Leonard Eugene and June Ris Crowle. In his youth, Bill was active in the Boy Scouts of America, obtaining Eagle Scout rank. He was a 1972...
Ann Theresa Borsuk
Mar 7, 2026
Ann Theresa Borsuk
June 30, 1934 - March 7, 2026
Concord, NC - Ann Theresa (Gallagher) Borsuk, 91, wife, mother, grandmother and great- grandmother passed peacefully surrounded by members of her family on March 7, 2026. Born June 30, 1934 in New York City, daughter of Charles James Gallagher and Bridget (Sullivan) Gallagher.
Attended grade school at St. Rose of...
Larry Joseph Williamson
Mar 7, 2026
Larry was born in the home of his parents, Mr. Joseph Martin Williamson and Irene Carpenter Williamson in Mt. Sterling, KY on February 10, 1947, because they were snowed inside their home and could not get to the hospital. He would joke and tell his family that he was “born in a barn.”
One of five children, Larry graduated from Mt....
James Harry Potts Jr.
Mar 7, 2026
Mr. James Harry "Jim" Potts, Jr. age 65 of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
The family will be at Wilkinson Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 11th from 12-3 pm to greet family and friends.
Jim was born September 30, 1960 in East Liverpool, Ohio and was the son of James...
Benton Luther Carriker
Mar 5, 2026
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC- Benton Luther Carriker, 81, former resident of Concord passed away in Garden City on March 5, 2026.
Benton was laid to rest at Carolina Memorial Park with military graveside rites.
He was born in Cabarrus County on November 16, 1944. He was the son of Douglas Benton and Mary Lou Blackwelder Carriker. He made his life in...
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