Obituaries

Thomas Eugene Clay

Thomas Eugene Clay

Sep 5, 2026

Thomas Eugene Clay, 75, of Rockwell, North Carolina, passed away on September 5, 2026, surrounded by the love of a family that meant everything to him.

Born in Concord, North Carolina, Thomas was the son of Homer and Louise Clay. Throughout his 75 years, Thomas built a life centered on family, hard work, music, and the simple joy of being together...

Danny Harold Simmons

Danny Harold Simmons

Sep 1, 2026

KANNAPOLIS- Danny Harold "Dano" Simmons, Sr., 73, passed away at Presbyterian Hospital on September 1, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident on August 26 doing what he loved most.

A celebration of life service will be held to honor Dano soon. We will announce the time and location when available.

Dano was the only child...

W.L. “Dub” Coleman Jr.

W.L. “Dub” Coleman Jr.

Aug 31, 2026

William Luther "Dub" Coleman, Jr., 88, of Mount Pleasant, NC passed away Monday, August 31, 2026, at Morningside of Concord. 

The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. until 1:45 p.m. Saturday, September 5, 2026, at Wilkinson Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel, with Rev. Rodney Taylor officiating. Burial will follow at...

Renee Roberts

Renee Roberts

Aug 29, 2026

It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of Sylvia Renee Roberts, age 54, who passed away on August 29, 2026.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at Wilkinson Funeral Home. Following the memorial service, the family will host a Celebration of Life at their home beginning at...

Christopher Lee Gray

Christopher Lee Gray

Aug 26, 2026

Christopher Lee Gray, 51, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Christopher was born November 7, 1974, in Davidson County, Tennessee, to Pamela Jane Baylor Gibson and the late John Edward Gray. He spent much of his working life in the construction and restaurant industries. In his younger years, Christopher worked extensively in construction before...

Gloria Gale Gressle Stanley

Gloria Gale Gressle Stanley

Aug 25, 2026

Gloria Gale Gressle Stanley left this world on August 25 at Tucker House in Kannapolis after a brief decline. She was born on October 11, 1943 to Charles and Gloria Roberts Gressle. She lived in Jacksonville, FL as a child before moving to Concord in grade school. She graduated from Concord High School and attended Greensboro College. She later married William Dallas...

James Anthony Brown

James Anthony Brown

Aug 23, 2026

James Anthony "Tony" Brown, 73, of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 29, 2026, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Wilkinson Funeral Home. A funeral service celebrating Tony's life will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home chapel, officiated by Dr. James...

Deborah Lynn Dulin

Deborah Lynn Dulin

Aug 23, 2026

Deborah "Debbie" Lynn Flowers Dulin, 71, of Concord, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, surrounded by the love of her family.

A funeral service celebrating Debbie's life will be held Saturday August 29, 2026 at 1pm in the Chapel of  Wilkinson Funeral Home in Concord. The family will receive friends at the funeral home prior to the...

Randy Lee Starnes Sr

Randy Lee Starnes Sr

Aug 22, 2026

CONCORD- Randy Lee Starnes Sr, 66, passed away on August 22, 2026 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

A 12:00pm funeral service will be held Thursday, August 27, at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8pm Wednesday at Wilkinson Funeral Home. The family will gather at 2367 Helen Dr in...

Alice Simpson Britt

Alice Simpson Britt

Aug 16, 2026

Alice Simpson Britt, 80, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, August 16, 2026.

Alice was born on October 20, 1945, to the late Reverend B. Clyde Simpson and Vergie Price Simpson. She is preceded in death by her brothers, Steve D. Simpson, Larry C. Simpson, and Johnny W. Simpson, and brothers-in-law, Bill Griffin and...

Frances Barrow Frazier

Frances Barrow Frazier

Aug 15, 2026

Frances Barrow Frazier, 88, of Concord, North Carolina, formerly of Altavista, Virginia, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Lane Memorial United Methodist Church in Altavista, Virginia, followed by a time of fellowship and a private family committal at Green Hill...

Kim Stamey

Kim Stamey

Aug 13, 2026

Kimberly 'Kim' Diane Stamey, 66, of Concord, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Thursday August 13, 2026 with family.

A memorial service to honor Kim's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at First Presbyterian Church of Concord. Friends are invited to greet the family following the service during a reception in Davis Hall at...

Jean Clayton Condrey

Jean Clayton Condrey

Aug 12, 2026

Mrs. Jean Clayton Condrey, 88, of Concord, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, where she was joyfully reunited with her beloved husband, Rev. Hartwell Eugene Condrey, and loving parents, Buford Conway and Victoria King Clayton.

Jean was born August 28, 1937, in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. She was preceded in death by her mother, father,...

Carol Edwina Bentley

Carol Edwina Bentley

Aug 11, 2026

Carol E. Bentley, 79, of Concord, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

A funeral service celebrating Carol's life will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, August 23, 2026, at All Saints Episcopal Church, officiated by Father John. Following the service, the family will greet friends in the church's Living Room.

Carol was born December 1, 1946, to...

Aurora Geraldine Luna

Aurora Geraldine Luna

Aug 9, 2026

Aurora Geraldine Luna, 15, of Concord, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Duke University Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family after an incredibly courageous medical journey.

Aurora's family will receive friends from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Wilkinson Funeral Home in Concord.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 17, 2026,...

Barbara Ann Elwood Walker

Barbara Ann Elwood Walker

Aug 7, 2026

Barbara Ann Elwood Walker, 87, of Concord, passed away Friday, August 7, 2026, at Kannapolis Health and Rehab, surrounded by her loving family.

The family will receive friends from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 13, 2026, at Wilkinson Funeral Home.

A graveside service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at Carolina Memorial Park in Kannapolis, officiated by Rev. Aaron Edwards of First...

Stephanie Ann Drains

Stephanie Ann Drains

Aug 7, 2026

Stephanie Ann Drains, 75, of Concord, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, August 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

The family will receive friends from 1:30 until 2:45 p.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Wilkinson Funeral Home. A service celebrating Stephanie's life will follow at 3:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.

Stephanie was born November 28, 1950,...

Margaret Barnhardt Mullis

Margaret Barnhardt Mullis

Aug 6, 2026

Mrs. Margaret Barnhardt Mullis passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

A memorial service will be held at 11 o'clock on Saturday, August 15th at Kerr Memorial Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Alan Freeman. The family will receive friends prior to the service at 10 o'clock.

Margaret was born October 17,1930 in Concord to the late Floyd Frederick Barnhardt...

Lalla Green Nimocks Overby

Lalla Green Nimocks Overby

Aug 6, 2026

Lalla Green Nimocks Overby, 101, formerly of Gainesville, Georgia, and Waynesville, North Carolina, died August 6, 2026, in Concord, North Carolina. Born on March 13, 1925, in Clinton, South Carolina, she was the daughter of Lalla Lee (nee Lucius) and David Ray Nimocks.

Because her father was a career Army officer, Lalla grew up with her brother Dave in several different...

Craig Emmett Burcham, Jr.

Craig Emmett Burcham, Jr.

Aug 5, 2026

 Mr. Craig Emmett Burcham, Jr., 78, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, surrounded by the love of his family.

A gathering of family and friends is planned for Sunday, August 16, from 2:00 until 3:00 p.m. at Wilkinson Funeral Home, with a celebration of Craig's life to follow at 3:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Military...