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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...

Patsy Bradley

Patsy Bradley

Dec 12, 2023

Our dear mother, Patsy Jean Griswold Bradley, of Columbia, SC, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 in Concord, NC. Patsy was born on November 30, 1941, in Rutherford County, North Carolina. She graduated from Charlotte Memorial Nursing School in 1963 and graciously devoted 45 years to caring for those in need as a Pediatrics Charge Nurse and as...

Sarah Hughes

Sarah Hughes

Dec 11, 2023

It is with broken hearts that we share that Sarah Elizabeth Hughes joined her mother, Becky Hughes in eternity on Monday, December 11, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord. Sarah, aged 27, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. Born on September 28, 1996, in Dallas, TX, Sarah was the beloved daughter of Christopher "Chris" Dean Hughes...

Donna Allen

Donna Allen

Dec 11, 2023

Donna Kay Hinson Allen, 72, of Concord, went to her heavenly home surrounded by her family on Monday, December 11th. Donna was born in Concord, at Cabarrus Memorial Hospital (Atrium Cabarrus) on May 11th, 1951 to the late Leonard F. Hinson and Betty Harvey Hinson. In addition to her parents, Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Wayne...

Emily Grier Beaty

Emily Grier Beaty

Dec 9, 2023

Emily Nan Grier Beaty, age 93, of Mt. Pleasant, SC (formerly of Concord, NC), died on December 9, 2023. Emily was born on November 16, 1930 to Rufus A. and Susie Mae Brown Grier in the Shopton and Steele Creek Community of Mecklenburg County. She graduated from Berryhill High School in 1948 and was valedictorian of her class. She loved...

Barry Hough

Barry Hough

Nov 30, 2023

Mr. Barry E. Hough, 81, of Palaside Drive, Concord, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023. A memorial service celebrating his life will be conducted at 2:00 PM Friday, December 8, 2023 at Calvary Lutheran Church, 950 Bradley Street NE, Concord. Dr. Deborah Frye, Pastor, will officiate. The family will receive friends prior to the service in the Yount Fellowship...

James Griffith

James Griffith

Nov 28, 2023

CONCORD- James Otho “Jimmy” Griffith passed away at Atrium Charlotte on November 28, 2023. The family will receive friends 12-2pm Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Wilkinson Funeral Home followed by a private graveside service at Oakwood Cemetery. Jimmy was born in Charlotte on June 18, 1941 to William Edgell (Sr.) and Mary Jane Perry Griffith. He was faithful to God,...

Rhee Nelson

Rhee Nelson

Nov 28, 2023

Rhee Nelson, beloved mom, “Mama”, sister, aunt & friend, joined the Heavenly Choir on November 28, 2023. A Celebration of Rhee’s life will be held at 3pm on Saturday March 16th, 2024 at First Presbyterian Church, 70 Union St. N, Concord, NC., followed by a receiving in Davis Hall. Please make any memorials to First Presbyterian Music Program. Rhee’s extraordinary...

Neta Blackwelder Helms

Neta Blackwelder Helms

Nov 25, 2023

Mrs. Neta Blackwelder Helms, 103, of Concord, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023 at Atrium Health-Cabarrus, surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Everett Helms and the daughter of the late James Thomas Blackwelder and Nora Elizabeth Blackwelder. She was predeceased by brothers and sisters, Rena McPhatter, Catherine Petrea, Ray Blackwelder, Ralph Blackwelder, Alice Dorton,...

Larry Furr

Larry Furr

Nov 23, 2023

CONCORD-Mr. Larry Furr, age 79, passed away on November 24, 2023. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 9-11 am at Wilkinson Funeral Home. The funeral will follow at 11am in the chapel officiated by Rev. Chris Carlyle. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park Cemetery. Mr. Furr was born on November 18, 1944 in Cabarrus County to the...

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