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Doug Cook

Doug Cook

Jan 18, 2024

Mr. Douglas "Doug" E. Cook, age 91 entered into heaven's gates Thursday January 18, 2024, at the North Carolina State Veterans Home of Salisbury. A memorial service will be held at Wilkinson Funeral Home, Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 10:00 am officiated by Dr. Michael Edwards. Doug was born December 22, 1932, in Kannapolis, NC to the late Arnold E....

Shirley Ferrell Brannan

Shirley Ferrell Brannan

Jan 17, 2024

Shirley Ferrell Brannan of Concord, NC passed away on January 17, 2024 at Hospice of Union County in Monroe, NC. Shirley was born July 17, 1935 in Clarksdale, MS. Shirley was the daughter of Henry Otis Ferrell and Zada Lee Evans Ferrell. Raised in Greenwood, MS, Shirley was a true southern belle. She moved to Charlotte, NC where she graduated...

Shirley Denney

Shirley Denney

Jan 17, 2024

Mrs. Shirley Ann Joplin Denney, 76, of Concord, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Atrium Health-Cabarrus, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 26, 1947, in Ironton, OH, to the late Evelyn and Rupert Childers. Shirley was preceded in death by her first husband, Bruce Floyd; her second husband, Tom Denney; her grandson, Cody Floyd,...

Robert Moore

Robert Moore

Jan 14, 2024

Born to James and Ada Moore in Siler City, NC. There were a total of 13 children born to his parents – five did not survive infancy. He was 7th of 8 children. All siblings have preceded him in death. Following death of his parents in 1933, Bob and four of his siblings were raised in the Junior Order National...

Jacqueline Stump

Jacqueline Stump

Jan 13, 2024

CONCORD- Mrs. Jacqueline “Jackie” Lee Stump at the age of 90, peacefully comforted by her daughter passed away at her home on January 13, 2024. Per her request, there will be no services. The burial will take place at Fayetteville Memorial Cemetery between her loving husband and son. Jackie was born on October 9, 1933 in Akron, Ohio where she...

Sheila Hale

Sheila Hale

Jan 11, 2024

Mrs. Sheila Dianne Skaggs Hale, 80, of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Sheila was born on December 19, 1943, in Abilene, TX, to the late Lucille Brock Skaggs Foster and Willie Dee Skaggs. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Kay Hale, her brother,...

Betty Parrish

Betty Parrish

Jan 11, 2024

Mrs. Betty Burge Parrish, 88, of Carolina Shores, NC, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at SECU Hospice House of Brunswick. Betty was born in Forsyth Co., NC, on June 29, 1935, to the late Myrtle Berry Burge and William Russell Burge. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Billy Dorton Parrish, her son, David...

Margie Barr

Margie Barr

Jan 11, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Margie Louise Russell Barr on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Woodhaven Assisted Living in Albemarle. Margie, 91, was born on April 7, 1932, in Concord, NC, to the late Sally Drake Russell and Bud Russell. Margie was a dedicated spinner, having worked at Plant 2, Tuscarora, Kinley, and Locke Mills for many...

Bruce Cochran

Bruce Cochran

Jan 9, 2024

Mr. Coyt "Bruce" Cochran, age 71 of Concord, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. A visitation will be held on Saturday, January 13 from 12:30 to 2 pm at Wilkinson Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held in the chapel at 2 pm with Rev. Chris Baker officiating. Burial will follow at Roberta Methodist Church Cemetery. Bruce...

Ronny Staley

Ronny Staley

Jan 6, 2024

Ronny Lloyd Staley was born June 6, 1943 in Wilbar, Wilkes County, North Carolina. He graduated from High Point High School in 1962 where he was a longtime Pemican yearbook photographer, Wake Forest College in 1966 with a BA in Religion, and the University of Wisconsin in 1985 with a master’s degree at The School for Bank Administration. After college,...

Janet Bryant

Janet Bryant

Jan 4, 2024

Janet Petty Bryant, age 61 of Concord, passed away January 4, 2024 surrounded by her family. She leaves behind her husband, Malcolm; son, Nigel and his wife, Natalie; daughter, Rhiannon and her partner, Jonathon; sister, Sherylle Diffey and her husband, Alex; brothers, Bob Petty, and David Petty and his wife, Angie. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert...

Charles Michael “Mike” Barnes

Charles Michael “Mike” Barnes

Dec 30, 2023

Mr. Charles Michael “Mike” Barnes passed away Saturday December 30, 2023 at Transitional Health Services of Kannapolis. A memorial service will be held 5:00pm Friday at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. Randall Ritchie. The family will receive friends beginning at 4:00 pm Friday at the funeral home. Mike was born in Lumberton, NC to Charlie Ray Barnes and...

Dr. Bob Hammonds

Dr. Bob Hammonds

Dec 28, 2023

Dr. Robert Eugene Hammonds passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after several years of declining health on Thursday, December 28, 2023. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00pm Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at First Baptist Church of Concord. The family will receive friends following the service in the church Fellowship Hall. Bob was born on August 11, 1933...

Michael Barbee

Michael Barbee

Dec 28, 2023

Mr. Michael Ray Barbee passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023. His funeral service will be 3:00 PM Tuesday (1/2/2024) Tuesday at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. Donald Burleson. The family will receive friends beginning at 1:30 PM Tuesday prior to the service. Michael was born November 30, 1958 in Concord to the late Donald William Barbee and Nancy...

Robert “Bobby” Eugene Barbee, Jr.

Robert “Bobby” Eugene Barbee, Jr.

Dec 28, 2023

Mr. Robert “Bobby” Eugene Barbee, Jr. passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Atrium Main in Charlotte. His funeral will be held at 3:00 pm on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. Gary Posey. The burial will follow at West Concord Cemetery. The family will receive friends beginning at 2:00 pm at the funeral...

Maddy Harrington

Maddy Harrington

Dec 28, 2023

Miss Madelyn “Maddy” Audrey Harrington, age 14 of Dallas, NC passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte. A celebration of life service for this precious Angel will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 2 pm at Charity Baptist Church, 2420 Brantley Rd #6402, Kannapolis, NC 28083, with Pastor Marty Payton officiating. The...

Charlotte Little

Charlotte Little

Dec 28, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charlotte Ann Scruggs Little, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, who had the cherished name of MawMaw. Charlotte peacefully departed this world on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Atrium Health-Cabarrus, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on June 13, 1952, in Gaffney, SC, Charlotte was the...

Bobby Widenhouse

Bobby Widenhouse

Dec 27, 2023

Mr. Bobby Lee Widenhouse, 85, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023 in his home surrounded by family. He was born April 15, 1938 in Concord, NC to the late Zebulon Vance Widenhouse and Myrtle Irene Black Widenhouse. He was preceded in death by his brothers, James Cook, Vance Widenhouse, Billy Joe Widenhouse, and his sisters, Beulah Smith, Sara Taylor, and...

Seab Ritch

Seab Ritch

Dec 24, 2023

Seab Albert Ritch, 83, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away on December 24, 2023 at his home. The family will receive friends Friday, December 29, 2023 from 5-7 PM at New Grace Baptist Church in Concord, NC. A funeral Service will be held Saturday December 30, 2023 at 11 AM at New Grace Baptist Church with Pastor Allen Montgomery officiating. Burial...

Carolyn Shinn

Carolyn Shinn

Dec 23, 2023

Carolyn Avera Scarborough Shinn, a lifelong advocate for the underserved, passed away on December 23, 2023 at 100 years old. She was predeceased by her parents, PH Scarborough and Lucy Garmon Scarborough; her beloved husband Kenneth Shinn, Jr.; three brothers, Martin Jackson, Robert Edsall, and PH Jr.; and her son, Martin Kenneth Shinn. Carolyn is survived by her daughters, Lucy...

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