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Tony Blackwelder

Tony Blackwelder

Aug 20, 2023

Mr. Tony Houston Blackwelder, 64, of Concord, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. His peaceful transition marks the end of a life marked by service, love, and cherished memories. A graveside service to honor Tony's life will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at VA National Cemetery-Salisbury,...

Gene Suther

Gene Suther

Aug 19, 2023

Mr. Eugene "Gene" Yow Suther, 90, of Concord, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Atrium Health-Cabarrus. His peaceful departure marks the end of a life filled with dedication, love, and cherished memories. A funeral service to honor and celebrate Gene's life will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at New Gilead Reformed Church. Reverend...

Bernard John (Bj) Mccormick

Bernard John (Bj) Mccormick

Aug 13, 2023

Bernard John (BJ) McCormick, a husband, father, and entrepreneur, peacefully passed away at his home at the age of 83, on August 13, 2023. He was born and raised in Waterbury, Connecticut and after marrying his wife Pauline, moved to Saranac Lake, New York, to raise their family. They had five children, eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. As masons, BJ...

Leon Long

Leon Long

Aug 10, 2023

Mr. Leon Aurthur Long, 76, of Concord, left this world on Thursday, August 10, 2023, in the embrace of his home and surrounded by his beloved family. His passing leaves a void that will forever be felt by those whose lives he touched. A memorial service to honor and celebrate Leon's life will take place at 12:00 pm on Saturday,...

David Bailey Crosland, Jr., M.D.

David Bailey Crosland, Jr., M.D.

Aug 10, 2023

David Bailey Crosland, Jr., M.D. passed away August 10, 2023 at TerraBella Harrisburg. The family held a private service earlier this week presided over by Reverend Roger Bostic. Dave was born February 11, 1930 in Concord to the late David B. Crosland, Sr. and Lillian Morris Crosland Southerland. He was also preceded in death by wife of 62 years, Anne...

Leonard Frye

Leonard Frye

Aug 7, 2023

CONCORD- Leonard Lee Frye, 74 passed away at his home on August 7, 2023. Funeral services will be 11:30 Saturday at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. Randy Wall . Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 10 to 11:30 am at Wilkinson Funeral Home. Leonard was born in Cabarrus County on September...

Aaron Ford

Aaron Ford

Aug 6, 2023

Aaron Chad Ford of Concord, NC passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 6, 2023. As a family, we have the great assurance that Aaron has been healed and made whole and is now in the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Aaron was born February 21, 2001 in Charlotte to Chad and Pam Ford. He was employed with Charlotte...

Jerry Mauney

Jerry Mauney

Aug 5, 2023

Jerry Ronald Mauney, age 85 of Concord, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Ann Street Senior Living in Kannapolis after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 13, 2023, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Wilkinson Funeral Home in Concord. Jerry will be laid to rest with full military honors at...

Edd Furr

Edd Furr

Aug 5, 2023

Mr. Edd Thomas Furr, Sr. of Concord passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. A graveside service will be held at 11:00am Friday, August 11 at the National Cemetery in Salisbury with military honors. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00pm Thursday, August 10 at Wilkinson Funeral Home. Edd was born April 4, 1935 in...

Shane Albright

Shane Albright

Aug 4, 2023

Mr. Aaron Shane Albright, age 49, of Concord, NC passed away August 4, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Shane was born September 18, 1973, in Mecklenburg Co, NC to Terence “Tery” Albright and Linda Webb Albright. Shane was a 1991 graduate of Concord High School, a member of The Refuge Church, and was a long-time construction manager. Shane was...

Lillian Carter

Lillian Carter

Aug 2, 2023

Mrs. Lillian Mae Whittington Carter, age 87, of Concord, passed away peacefully at her home on August 2, 2023. The family will receive friends Saturday, August 5 at Wilkinson Funeral Home from 12 to 1 pm. A funeral service will follow in the chapel at 1 pm with Rev. Lewis Whittington officiating. She will be laid to rest at West...

Dyanne Green

Dyanne Green

Aug 1, 2023

Mrs. Dyanne Elise Gordon Green, age 72 of Concord, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 8 from 12 to 2 pm at Wilkinson Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held in the chapel at 2 pm with Rev. John Harrell officiating. The burial will follow at West Concord Cemetery....

Leon Rankin Lackey

Leon Rankin Lackey

Jul 30, 2023

Leon Rankin Lackey, age 96, died on July 30, 2023 after a long illness. Leon was born on May 19, 1927 in Concord, North Carolina. He lived there until age 93 when he and his wife, Margaret Misenheimer Lackey, moved to Decatur, Georgia to be closer to family. A graveside service to celebrate Leon’s life is scheduled for Friday, August...

Dalton Gay

Dalton Gay

Jul 29, 2023

Mr. Dalton Mitchell Gay, a vibrant and beloved young soul, aged 17, of China Grove, departed from us unexpectedly on Saturday, July 29, 2023. His sudden passing has left his family, friends, and community in deep grief, mourning the loss of a remarkable young man. A funeral service to celebrate Dalton's life will be held at 7:30 pm on Monday,...

Kermit Marshall

Kermit Marshall

Jul 29, 2023

Mr. Kermit Harold Marshall, age 87 of Concord, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at the Haven in Highland Creek. The family will receive friends on Friday, August 4 from 12 pm to 2 pm at Wilkinson Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held in the chapel at 2 pm with Pastor Phillip Long officiating. Burial with military...

Terry Gray

Terry Gray

Jul 26, 2023

Mr. Terry Lee Gray of Rockwell, NC passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at his home. A celebration of his life will be held at 3:00 pm Saturday, July 29th at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Pastor Jeff Hathcock. The family will receive friends beginning at 1:30 pm Saturday at the funeral home. Terry was born in Croft,...

Bette Kindley

Bette Kindley

Jul 23, 2023

Mrs. Betty Jean “Bette” Fletcher Kindley passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023 at Tucker Hospice House. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. Mark Weathers and Brett Wood. The burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at 10:00 AM Tuesday at the funeral home. Bette was born October...

Shirley Hancock

Shirley Hancock

Jul 23, 2023

Mrs. Shirley Jean Priest Hancock, 81, of Concord, left us on Sunday, July 23, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at St. Andrews Living Center. Her life was marked by dedication, love, and a profound appreciation for family and friends. Shirley was born on October 5, 1941, in Lumberton, NC to the late Ava Gray Sessoms Priest and Eugene Addison...

Mrs. Stella Kerr

Mrs. Stella Kerr

Jul 16, 2023

Mrs. Stella Mae Bottoms Kerr, age 99 of Concord, passed away Sunday July 16, 2023 at The Greens at Cabarrus. The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 22 at Wilkinson Funeral Home from 11 am to 12 pm. A funeral service will be held in the chapel at 12 pm with Pastor Gary Wells officiating. She will be laid...

Patti Mcguire

Patti Mcguire

Jul 16, 2023

Mrs. Patti Untz McGuire passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at her home. A memorial service will be held on Thursday July 20th at 6:30 pm at Poplar Tent Presbyterian Church officiated by Joshua Case. The family will receive friends beginning at 5:30 pm Thursday in the sanctuary. Patti was born on June 13, 1956, at Cabarrus Memorial...

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