Obituaries
Elizabeth Shuping
Feb 11, 2026
Mrs. Elizabeth Kepley Shuping passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Atrium Health Cabarrus following a brief illness.
A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, April 17, 2026 at Forest Hill United Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Wes Judy.
Elizabeth was born October 10, 1950 in Concord, NC to Elizabeth Ann Mauldin Kepley and the late Clayton...
Susan Smitherman Snuggs
Apr 14, 2026
Susan Mann Smitherman Snuggs, 83, of Concord, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, at home, surrounded by her loving family.
A service to celebrate Susan’s life will be held at 2:00 pm, on Monday, April 20, 2026 at Forest Hill United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Wes Judy, with burial to follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive...
Darryl William Caudle
Apr 12, 2026
Darryl William Caudle, "Crash", 62
Darryl passed tragically on Sunday evening April 12, 2026. He leaves behind a legacy of dedication and love. He lived a free and often rebellious life that was fully his own, and did so with an abundantly full heart of love for all of us.
A funeral service will be held at 7:00 pm, on Friday, April...
Ralph Maynard Clark
Apr 11, 2026
Ralph Maynard Clark, 92 passed away on April 11, 2026.
A private graveside service will be held at St. James The Greater Catholic Church Cemetery.
Ralph was born in Utica, NY on July 10. 1933. He was one of two children born to Merion and Marian Jones Clark. He is a veteran of the Korean War having served in the US Army...
Judy Ann Ridenhour
Apr 11, 2026
Ms. Judy Ann Ridenhour passed away peacefully Saturday April 11, 2026 at Tucker Hospice House.
Her memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. Dennis Marshall. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.
Judy was born August 23, 1946 in Concord to the late...
Rev. Dr. Thomas E. Ridenhour, Sr.
Apr 8, 2026
The Rev. Dr. Thomas E. Ridenhour, Sr., 88, died April 8, 2026 at Taylor Glen Retirement Community in Concord of dementia related complications.
Tom was born in Concord on November 11, 1937, the son of Clarence A and Elizabeth "Betty" (Webb) Ridenhour.
A proud member of the Concord High School class of 1956, Tom furthered his education at Davidson College (A. B....
Jewell Smith Thompson
Apr 7, 2026
Mrs. Jewell Smith Thompson passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
Jewell was born in Oakboro, NC to the late David and Mamie Smith on January 18, 1937. She was 89 years old.
She is survived by her daughter, Lynn Thompson Hardin and husband, David of Acworth, GA, her longtime companion, Jerry Morris of China Grove, NC, longtime family friend, Carolyn B. Williams...
Jessie Mae Boyd
Apr 6, 2026
Mrs. Jessie Mae Denson Boyd, 94, of Harrisburg, NC passed away on Monday April 6, 2026.
Mrs. Boyd was born on August 27, 1931 to the late Walter Liles and Ona Marie Fiddler Denson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Silver Joe Boyd; two sons, Alan "Sarge" Darryl Boyd and James Alvin Boyd.
Mrs. Boyd...
Barbara "Dianne" Mullis
Apr 2, 2026
Barbara Dianne Mullis, 78, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in her home on April 2, 2026, surrounded by the love that defined her entire life, her family. Known affectionately as "Nanu" and "Pinkie" to those who loved her most, Dianne was a woman whose warmth, humor, and stubborn determination left a lasting mark on everyone fortunate enough to...
John Robert 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...
Henry Hose Riley III
Mar 27, 2026
Henry Hose Riley III, 81, of Harrisburg, NC, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2026, surrounded by his family.
A memorial service to celebrate Henry's life will be held on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at All Saints' Episcopal Church.
Henry was born on December 11, 1944, in Richmond, VA, to the late Garnett S. Riley and the late Henry...
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...
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