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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...

Kimberly Pettrey

Kimberly Pettrey

Dec 23, 2023

Kimberly Ann Pettrey, 60, of Gold Hill Road, Concord, NC passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023 at her home. Born on November 10, 1963 in Princeton, WV, she was the daughter of the late Chester Pettrey and the late Margaret Almeda Pettrey. She was a 1982 graduate of Athens High School A funeral service will be held at 3:00...

Buddy Leatherman

Buddy Leatherman

Dec 22, 2023

Olin Lee “Buddy” Leatherman, Jr, age 82 of Concord, NC died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, December 22, 2023. The oldest son of the late Olin Lee “Doc” and Margaret McKinley Leatherman, Buddy was born on September 27, 1941, in Concord. He was married to the love of his life, Winslow Cannon Leatherman for 56 years....

Meredith Ray “Bub” Safrit

Meredith Ray “Bub” Safrit

Dec 22, 2023

Mr. Meredith Ray “Bub” Safrit, 92, of Harrisburg, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his family. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm, on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Broadus Church, officiated by Rev. Dr. Rodney Quesenberry, with burial to follow at Carolina Memorial Park-Harrisburg. The family will greet friends from 11:30...

Herbert "Herb" Greene

Herbert "Herb" Greene

Dec 19, 2023

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, filmmaker and photographer, Herbert B. Greene, III, passed away suddenly Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Herbert diligently pursued knowledge and remained a life-long student, always seeking to learn something new he could share with his friends and family. His academic pursuits included earning his undergraduate degree at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill in Radio, Television,...

Ron Wooley

Ron Wooley

Dec 19, 2023

Ronald Doland Wooley, 78, of Concord, North Carolina passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at Atrium Health Charlotte on December 19, 2023. Ron was born April 28, 1945, in Monroe, La. He grew up in Downsville, La. He worked and retired from General Motors in Louisiana. He was a graduate of Downsville High School and attended Louisiana Tech University. He...

Mike Mills

Mike Mills

Dec 17, 2023

Michael Lee Mills, age 73, of Harrisburg, North Carolina passed away Sunday, December 15th, 2023 at Atrium Cabarrus. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Pitts Baptist Church from 7:00-8:00pm. Mike was born September 25, 1950 in Valdosta, GA to the late Lonnie and Myrtle Mills. He served his country in the Army and...

Lillie Helms Biggers

Lillie Helms Biggers

Dec 17, 2023

Lillie Belle Helms Biggers, 91, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023. Lillie was born June 25, 1932 in Stanly County, NC to the late James Luther Helms and Autey Belle Burris Helms. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 64 years Fred Motley Biggers, infant daughter Julie, and six siblings. Lillie was a wonderful loving daughter, wife,...

John Mitchum

John Mitchum

Dec 16, 2023

John Wesley Mitchum, 90, of Concord, North Carolina, died peacefully at home on December 16, 2023. John was born on February 19, 1933, in Anson County, the oldest son of Nancy Edwards Mitchum and Robert Parvin Mitchum. He was married to the love of his life, Helen Thomas Mitchum, for 66 years. John was a disciple of Jesus Christ and...

Narra Walters

Narra Walters

Dec 14, 2023

Ms. Narra Lynn Stevens Walters, age 65 passed away on Thursday December 14, 2023 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. Narra was born July 28, 1958 in Montpelier, Vermont, and was the daughter of the late Neil L. Stevens and Beverly Ann Crowell Azur. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Neil Stevens, Jr. and Schuyler Azur. Narra retired as...

Randy Francis

Randy Francis

Dec 12, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Mr. Randal "Randy" Scott Francis on Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at the age of 68. Randy passed away peacefully at his home in Concord, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and cherished memories. Randy was born on January 18, 1955, in Gaffney, SC, to Carolynn Pennington Parr and...

Donnie  Fuller

Donnie Fuller

Dec 12, 2023

Mr. Donald Herbert Fuller, age 76 passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 after a lengthy illness. A graveside service will be held Monday, December 18th at 2 pm at West Concord Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Kevin Ford. The family will speak to friends following the service at the cemetery. Don was born December 16, 1946 in Cabarrus County and...

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