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Sue Ruehlen

Sue Ruehlen

Jan 18, 2023

She was born Margaret Sue Warren on April 15th 1922 in Concord to James Arthur and Annie Mayhew Warren. Sue was the youngest girl of 12 children of which 10 lived to adulthood. She was raised on what was then called the Kannapolis Highway (now N Church St) in a house situated across from the old K Town Furniture building....

John Gallie

John Gallie

Jan 14, 2023

John Raymond Gallie, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed from this life on the afternoon of January 14, 2023 in Kannapolis, North Carolina at the age of 83. John was born on July 21, 1939 in Phila- delphia, Pennsylvania. As a teenager, he attended school in nearby Hatfield, where he met his wife, Faith. John and Faith were married on...

Georgina Mobley

Georgina Mobley

Jan 12, 2023

Georgina Carolyn Mobley, 47 of Concord passed away on Thursday January 12, 2023. Ms. Mobley was born on August 18, 1975 in Horry County, SC to Elizabeth Jordan Mobley and her late father, George Windom Mobley. Along with her mother she is survived by her two brothers, Michael Jordan Efird (Teresa Moore) and Gilbert Hall Efird III.

Timothy Gould

Timothy Gould

Jan 12, 2023

MT PLEASANT- Timothy Dean Gould, 66, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Atrium Health in Charlotte, NC surrounded by his three sons. He was a loving Father and Grandfather. Tim was born on October 12, 1956 in Sioux City, Iowa to Howard D Gould and Margaret E (Kelly) Gould. While he raised a family and spent the majority...

Marc Sloop

Marc Sloop

Jan 12, 2023

CHAPEL HILL – Marc Aaron Sloop, 51, of Chapel Hill, died Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, at UNC Medical Center. He had fiercely and with great humor and spirit battled cancer for four years. In the end he was felled painlessly by a stroke. He was surrounded by his family. Born June 8, 1971, in Concord, NC, he was the son...

Hanley Reynolds

Hanley Reynolds

Jan 10, 2023

We are sad to announce that Hanley Elton Reynolds passed away at the age of 95 in Charlotte, North Carolina on January 10th, 2023. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, January 13, 2023 at Hickory Grove Baptist Church (Harris Campus), officiated by Rev. John Harrill and Rev. Clint Pressley, with burial to follow at Charlotte...

Darrel Self

Darrel Self

Jan 10, 2023

Mr. Darrel Eugene Self, 56, of Kannapolis, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Atrium Health Cabarrus, surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 pm, on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at Memorial Baptist Church, Kannapolis, NC, officiated by Rev. Jason Barber, and Todd Thacker. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:30 prior...

J. Clary Phillips

J. Clary Phillips

Jan 10, 2023

Mr. James “Clary” Phillips, age 88 of Concord, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Transitional Health Services. A graveside service will be held at Carolina Memorial Park on Friday, January 13 at 2 pm with Rev. Craig Saltzer officiating. The family will receive friends at the cemetery following the service. Mr. Philips was born February 16, 1934 in Cabarrus...

Penny Turner

Penny Turner

Jan 8, 2023

CONCORD- Penny Pope Turner, 62, passed away on January 8 2023. A 2pm Friday, January 13, memorial service will be held at Broadus Church with Rev. Rodney Quesenberry officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Penny was born in Cabarrus County on June 14, 1960. She was one of four children born to Benny A. and Alice Hinson...

Nina Gaspano

Nina Gaspano

Jan 7, 2023

Mrs. Antonina (Nina) Naro Gaspano, 86, of Harrisburg, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Five Oaks Manor. A Funeral Service will be held at 1 pm on Wednesday January 11, 2023 at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Father Jerome Chavarria, with entombment to follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will greet friends a half hour prior...

Helen Williams

Helen Williams

Jan 5, 2023

Helen Menius Williams, 84 of Concord passed away on January 5, 2023. Mrs. Williams is survived by her two daughters, Monica Layton and husband Larry, and Lynette Harris, one son Frank D. Williams, Jr, four brothers, Gene Menius and wife Barbara, Bill Menius, Marvin Menius and wife Minnie Bell, and Donnie Menius and wife Martha. Helen was a loving Mother,...

Jimmie Hedgpeth

Jimmie Hedgpeth

Jan 1, 2023

James (Jimmie) Hedgpeth, 95, of Concord passed away on January 1, 2023 at Tucker Hospice House. Jimmie was born in Greensboro, NC on September 24, 1927 to the late J. Claude Hedgpeth and Annie Lou Cates Hedgpeth. He was a graduate of Greensboro High School and was a 1949 graduate of UNC-Chapel Hill where he was a member of the...

Margie Underwood

Margie Underwood

Jan 1, 2023

Margie “Goggie” Underwood was a beloved grandmother, mother and wife during her incredible 99 years of life. She passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 1, 2023. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at Wilkinson Funeral Home chapel, officiated by Pastor Julie Hill. The family will receive friends following the service at the...

Jimmy Summers

Jimmy Summers

Jan 1, 2023

Mr. James “Jimmy” Ervin Summers, Jr., 66, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 1, 2023 at his home. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Monday, January 9, 2023 at St. James Lutheran Church, officiated by Rev. Craig Saltzer. The family will receive friends following the service in the church parlor.

Joanne Clark

Joanne Clark

Dec 30, 2022

Mrs. Joanne Mason Clark passed away Friday, December 30, 2022 at Morningside of Concord. Joanne Mason Clark was born March 29, 1930 in Portsmouth, VA to Edward Bagnell Mason and Violet Maude Atkinson Mason. She graduated from Cradock High School in 1947 then in 1951 graduated from Meredith College with a degree in Public School Music. She taught music in...

Maureen Mcmillan

Maureen Mcmillan

Dec 30, 2022

Maureen Sanborn McMillan, age 76, a native of Manchester, NH, and a longtime resident of Concord, NC., passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022 in Decatur, TN. She was a devoted member of Forest Hill United Methodist Church in Concord. She retired from Osram Sylvania Lighting Co. with 33 years of service as a quality control manager. She enjoyed socializing,...

Frank Rush

Frank Rush

Dec 29, 2022

CONCORD- Mr. Frank Rush passed away at the age of 84. A 3pm, Saturday January 14, memorial service will be held at Wilkinson Funeral Home chapel with Pastor Julie Hill officiating. The family will speak to friends following the service. Frank was born October 31, 1938 in Selma, Alabama to Frank W. and Leila Hillman Rush. He graduated from high...

Kelly Hudson

Kelly Hudson

Dec 26, 2022

Mrs. Kelly Catherwood Hudson, age 61, of Concord, passed away suddenly in her home Monday night, December 26, 2022. Visitation will be Friday, Dec. 30 from 5 to 8 pm at Wilkinson Funeral Home on Branchview Drive in Concord. A memorial service celebrating her wonderful life will be held Saturday, Dec. 31 at Roberta United Methodist Church, 3925 Cochran Road...

Janie Joyner

Janie Joyner

Dec 25, 2022

CONCORD- Janie Cook Joyner, 92, passed away at Mount Pleasant House just as Christmas Eve was turning into Christmas morning. An 11am service will be held at Wilkinson Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 27, with Pastor Aaron Edwards officiating. She will be laid to rest at Carolina Memorial Park. Janie was one of nine children born to George M. and...

Jean Sherrill

Jean Sherrill

Dec 24, 2022

Mrs. Jean Carol Freeze Sherrill, 78, of Concord, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus, surrounded by her family. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Wednesday, December 28, 2022 at Wilkinson Funeral Home chapel, officiated by Pastor Joshua Oliver, with burial to follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends...

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