Obituaries
Gary Drinnen
Jan 22, 2026
It is with many happy memories and great sadness that the family and friends of Dr. Gary L. Drinnen announce his peaceful passing on Thursday, January 22, 2026.
Gary was a man who made everyone he met feel special, often through his trademark good-natured teasing and infectious sense of humor. He always had a joke to tell and there was laughter...
Jonas Cecil Powers, Jr.
Jan 18, 2026
Jonas Cecil Powers, Jr., known to most simply as "Cecil," passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Sunflower Springs in Indian Land, South Carolina.
Cecil's life was defined by strength, laughter, and devotion to the people he loved. He was a man of grit who faced life head-on and carried a strong sense of responsibility for those he cared about.
He...
H. LeRoy Deabler
Jan 16, 2026
On Friday, January 16, 2026, Herdis LeRoy Deabler passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family. Survivors include his beloved wife of 60 years, Sarah (nee Henley) of Concord, NC, his sons Greg of Montverde, FL, and Kevin of Boston, MA, daughters-in-law Danielle and Jennifer, and his grandchildren Brooke, Ashley, Andrew, Fiona and Nolan. He is also survived...
Shirley Hunsucker
Jan 15, 2026
Concord
Shirley Ann Green Cress Hunsucker, age 73, of Concord, passed away peacefully at her son's home Thursday, January 15, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born November 23, 1952 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. Shirley was the daughter of the late Oscar Lawrence Green and Lena Ruth Green. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lester Lee...
Lawrence Gene Carrow
Jan 14, 2026
Mr. Lawrence Gene Carrow, of Concord, passed away at his home Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Rev. Steve Ayers. The burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends beginning at 2:00 PM Saturday at the funeral home.
Lawrence was born February 28, 1927...
Louise Barbee
Jan 13, 2026
Mrs. Ida Louise Gray Barbee, age 84 of Concord passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Morningside Assisted Living Center.
Funeral services will be held at Parkwood Baptist Church on Sunday, January 18th with visitation starting at 12:30 pm and the funeral to follow at 1:30 pm with Pastor Michael Waters officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery.
Louise, as...
Jude Sullivan Peters
Jan 13, 2026
Jude Sullivan Peters, 11, of Charlotte, North Carolina, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
A celebration of Jude's life will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, January 17, 2026, at The Refuge. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., and again after the service at the balloon release. A reception celebrating Jude's remarkable...
Glenn Max Harris
Jan 11, 2026
Glenn Max Harris, 91, of Concord, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at Atrium Health-Cabarrus.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at First Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Jim Collier, with burial to follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 pm on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Wilkinson...
Randy Seay Hardy
Jan 5, 2026
Mr. Randy Seay Hardy passed away Monday, January 5, 2026 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.
His funeral will be held at 2:00 PM Friday at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Rev. Larry Morgan. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends beginning at 12:30 PM Friday at the funeral home.
Randy was born in Concord to the late...
Mary Peck
Jan 5, 2026
Mrs. Mary Ann Brandt Peck of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on January 5th, 2026 in the arms of her son and daughter.
Mary Ann was born on July 24, 1947 to the late Elizabeth Ball Brandt and George William Brandt in Winston-Salem, NC. During her younger years, she learned how to sew, can vegetables and make cakes from her mother.
...
Josephine Long
Jan 2, 2026
Mrs. Josephine "Jo-Anne" Marinaro Long passed away Friday, January 2, 2026 at the Greens at Cabarrus in Concord, NC.
A funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Saint Peter Catholic Church in Charlotte, NC, officiated by Father Tim Stephens, SJ. Following Mass there is a reception in Benedict Hall.
Private broadcast: Funeral Mass for Josephine...
Carlyle Snell
Jan 1, 2026
Mr. Carlyle Anthony Snell, 56 of Harrisburg passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Mr. Snell was born on December 18, 1969, in Grenada to the late Cuthbert I. and Laura Thompson Snell. He is survived by his wife, Agatha Snell, three daughters, Makayla Snell, Imani Snell and Sheenah Alexander, one son Ngozi Snell, three sisters Tonia Auld and Deborah...
Betty Dixon Falls
Jan 1, 2026
Mrs. Betty Dixon Falls, 93, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2026, after a decade of declining health due to Parkinson's disease. Her loving husband was by her side.
Betty was the youngest of five children and the only daughter of Henry and Irene Dixon.
After graduating from Fallston High School, she continued her education at Appalachian Teachers' College (now known as...
Jeffrey Riley
Jan 1, 2026
FORT LAUDERDALE- Jeffrey C. Riley left this Earth to be with the spirit in the sky and his beloved Dean on New Year’s Day, 2026. He was 61 years old.
Jeff was born on February 19, 1964, in Concord, North Carolina—the year of the Mustang and the Beatles. He spent the first 40 years of his life in the Tidewater area...
Annie Stancil
Jan 1, 2026
Mrs Annie Mae Leazer Stancil, age 83, of Concord, NC, passed away January 1, 2026 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis. The family will receive friends Monday, January 5, from 10-11 AM at Mt. Hermon Lutheran Church and the funeral service to follow at 11 AM. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Pastor Cheryl Kester-Schmidt will officiate.Annie was a...
Frank C. Barrier
Dec 31, 2025
CONCORD- Frank Caldwell Barrier, 88, passed away at his home on December 31, 2025.
A 3:00pm, Sunday January 4, 2026, Funeral will be held at New Gilead Reformed Church with Rev. Kevin Davis and Rev. Larry Bolick officiating. The family will receive friends at the church Sunday from 2 to 3pm. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Frank was born in...
Gene Ferguson
Dec 30, 2025
Alan Gene Ferguson, 76 of Salisbury, NC, passed away on December 30th 2025 at Lexington Health Care Center.
Born on July 2nd 1949, in High Point, NC, Gene was the second child of Eugene Thomas Ferguson and Stella Catherine Ferguson. After attending Ragsdale High School in Jamestown, NC he went to serve in the U.S Marine Corps as a Vietnam combat...
William "Bill" Schaeffer Fisher
Dec 29, 2025
William "Bill" Schaeffer Fisher, 92, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, due to complications from the flu. He lived a long and full life, one marked by purpose, integrity, and deep devotion to the people and causes he loved. Always ready with thoughtful advice, he found joy in helping others - whether that meant offering a steady hand, a...
Suzanne Rimer
Dec 28, 2025
Suzanne Richardson Rimer, age 64 of Surfside Beach, SC and formerly of Concord, NC passed away unexpectedly on December 28, 2025.The family will receive friends and family on Monday, January 5th at Wilkinson Funeral Home in Concord from 6 to 8 pm. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, January 6th at 11 am in the funeral home chapel with...
John Henry Winecoff
Dec 28, 2025
John Henry Winecoff, 79, of Kannapolis, passed away on December 28, 2025.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Oakwood Cemetery. The family will greet friends following the service.
Born on September 7, 1946, in Concord, John was the son of the late Julie Bernice Ridenour Winecoff and Henry Merlin Winecoff, Sr. He spent...
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