Obituaries

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...

Sandra Lee Kepley

Sandra Lee Kepley

Aug 5, 2026

A life beautifully lived, a heart deeply loved

CONCORD- Sandra Lee Green Kepley 71, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home surrounded by her loving family on August 5, 2026. She was born in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Sandra was the daughter of the late Oscar Lawrence Green and Lena Ruth Green. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Toshiyuki Sakazaki

Toshiyuki Sakazaki

Aug 4, 2026

Toshiyuki "Bob" Sakazaki Obituary

Toshiyuki " Bob" Sakazaki, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great-grandfather, and proud United States Army veteran, passed away August 4th leaving behind a family who will deeply miss him and the traditions that made him such an important part of their lives. He was 89.

Toshiyuki was born on September 10, 1936, in Hawaii. One...

Nancy Helen Culbreath Bibby

Nancy Helen Culbreath Bibby

Aug 4, 2026

Mrs. Nancy Helen Culbreath Bibby, 89, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, surrounded by her family.

A memorial service to honor Nancy's life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at First Presbyterian Church of Concord. Friends are invited to greet the family following the service during a reception in the Fellowship House...

James Edward "Jim" Morris

James Edward "Jim" Morris

Aug 4, 2026

James Edward "Jim" Morris, age 91, entered into eternal rest on August 4, 2026.

Born on August 28, 1934, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Jim lived a life centered on his Catholic faith, devoted to his family, and guided by a deep desire to serve others.

In September 1952, Jim enlisted in the United States Air Force. After graduating from Squadron 3726 at...

Florence Arlee Wensil

Florence Arlee Wensil

Aug 4, 2026

IN MEMORY OF

FLORENCE ARLEE (STRUBE) WENSIL

July 11, 1931 - August 4, 2026

 

Florence Arlee (Strube) Wensil is preceded in death by her husband, Bill Adam Wensil, her parents, John William Strube and Eunice Estelle (Kepley) Strube, brothers, Johnson Roland Strube and Ted William Strube. Survivors include her 3 children: Bonnie W. Moose (Benny), Billy Wensil (Laurie), and Freida W. Blake (Tommy); 6 grandchildren Bonita M....

Dale P. Nixon

Dale P. Nixon

Aug 2, 2026

Mrs. Dale Polk Nixon, 79, of Concord, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, August 2, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

A Celebration of Dale's Life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, August 14, 2026, at First Presbyterian Church of Concord. Family and friends will gather for fellowship immediately following the...

Sharon Humberger

Sharon Humberger

Aug 2, 2026

Mrs. Sharon Moose Humberger, 87, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 2, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

The family will receive friends on Friday, August 7, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Southside Baptist Church, 561 Union Cemetery Road SW, Concord, NC 28027. A celebration of Sharon's life will immediately follow...

Buford Ray Swaringen

Buford Ray Swaringen

Jul 31, 2026

Mr. Buford Ray "Burr" Swaringen, 91, of Mount Pleasant, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 31, 2026, at the North Carolina State Veterans Home in Salisbury.

The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. until 11:15 a.m., Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Wilkinson Funeral Home. A memorial service celebrating Burr's life will begin at 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home chapel...

Billy Dempsey Kirks, Jr.

Billy Dempsey Kirks, Jr.

Jul 30, 2026

Mr. Billy Dempsey "Bill" Kirks Jr., 79, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 30, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 2, from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Wilkinson Funeral Home, 100 Branchview Drive NE, Concord, NC 28025.

A graveside service celebrating Bill's life...

John Ray Boger, Jr.

John Ray Boger, Jr.

Jul 29, 2026

John Ray Boger, Jr. son of the late John Ray Boger and Jessie Bost Boger died on Wednesday, July 29.

He was born April 2, 1929 and is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Anne Landauer Sprock Boger, his three children John Ray Boger III, Anne Boger Smith and husband Jerry Andrews Smith, Jr., and Miriam Boger Saunders and husband Perry Allen...

Ernest Porter Jr

Ernest Porter Jr

Jul 28, 2026

Mr. Ernest Porter, Jr., of Concord, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by the love of his family, on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. He was 92 years old.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Born on March 29, 1934, in Charlotte, Ernest was the son of the late Ernest Porter and Eva Bortz Porter. He was...

John James Girard, Jr.

John James Girard, Jr.

Jul 27, 2026

John James Girard Jr, 68, passed away from natural causes in his home on July 27, 2026 in Concord, NC

John was born on December 10, 1957 in Orlando, Florida, to Rita NE Girard and John James Girard. John was a devoted husband, father, brother and friend with a heart of gold.

He is survived by his wife Rosibel; brother and sister-in-law,...

Anita Louise Glass Martindale

Anita Louise Glass Martindale

Jul 27, 2026

Anita Louise Glass was born October 27, 1942 to Joseph Edward Glass Sr. and Dorothy Holland Glass in Castleberry, Alabama. She died in her home on July 27, 2026 in Harrisburg, North Carolina.

Her early childhood was in Alabama followed by a move to New Orleans where she grew up and graduated high school. Louise married Mack Wilder, Jr. on March...

Anne Elizabeth Suther Hough

Anne Elizabeth Suther Hough

Jul 26, 2026

Anne Elizabeth Suther Hough of Palaside Drive, Concord, entered the Church Triumphant on Sunday, July 26.The funeral will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, August 1st, at Calvary Lutheran Church, 950 Bradley Street, NE, Concord. Pastor Carrie Bishop will officiate.The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00-2:30 p.m. in the church parlor and will be at home...

Janie Lee Wallace Hunsucker

Janie Lee Wallace Hunsucker

Jul 25, 2026

Mrs. Janie Lee Wallace Hunsucker, of Concord, passed away peacefully at her home Saturday, July 25, 2026.

Her funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday (8/1/26) at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. Timothy Walker, with burial following at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends beginning at 9:30 AM Saturday at the funeral home.

Janie was born August...