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Wade Cook

Wade Cook

Aug 30, 2024

Wade Paul Cook, 88, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2024. Born on February 6, 1936, in Newark, NJ, Wade lived a life full of service, love, and community. Wade is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Patricia Cook, and his three children: Michael Cook (Lisa) and their children Taylor (Rachel) and Katelyn; Lori Daniels (Dennis) and their...

Alice Prince

Alice Prince

Aug 26, 2024

Alice Prince, 91, of Kannapolis, North Carolina, passed away on August 26, 2024, with her family by her side. Alice was born to William and Beatrice Walker in Elmira, New York, on November 4th, 1932. After Alice graduated from Southside High School, she went on to work at American Bridge Works. In 1961, Alice traveled to Florida, where she met...

Elwin "Ed" Dalton

Elwin "Ed" Dalton

Aug 26, 2024

Elwin Edward “Ed” Dalton passed away peacefully at home at the age of 76 on Monday August 26th, 2024 surrounded by his daughters after a brief illness. He was born on January 30, 1948 to Edward Henry “Bud” Dalton and Betty Louise Thompson Dalton in Hendersonville, NC. He attended Odell High School in Concord, NC and graduated from East Henderson...

Carolyn Pauley Perry

Carolyn Pauley Perry

Aug 23, 2024

Carolyn Pauley Perry, 93, passed away on August 23, 2024. She was a resident of Concord, NC for the past seventeen years, most recently at Taylor Glen. She was born in Charleston, WV, the daughter of William E. and Janetta Pauley. In 1949,she graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School. As an adult, she lived in Charleston, Tazwell, VA and Richmond,...

Doris Honeycutt

Doris Honeycutt

Aug 22, 2024

Mrs. Doris Little Honeycutt passed away Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Brookdale Assisted Living. A graveside service will be held 1:00 PM Monday at Carolina Memorial Park officiated by Rev. David Christy. The family will receive friends 3:00 to 5:00 PM Sunday at Wilkinson Funeral Home. Doris was born January 29, 1930 in Cornelius, NC to the late Filas Jerome...

Eugene Clark Cook, Jr.

Eugene Clark Cook, Jr.

Aug 21, 2024

Eugene Clark Cook, Jr., age 76, of Cornelius and formerly of Concord, passed away August 21, 2024 at Atrium Health University City Hospital in Charlotte. Clark was born June 15th, 1948 to the late Eugene “Gene” Clark Cook, Sr. and Suzanne Willis Cook. He graduated from Concord High School in 1966 and from North Carolina State University in 1970 with...

Dink  Widenhouse

Dink Widenhouse

Aug 19, 2024

CONCORD -- Dink Widenhouse of Concord, NC passed away at the age of 92, August 19, 2024 at his home. Dink was born in Cabarrus County January 1, 1932 to the late William Jerome Widenhouse, Sr. and Etta Spears Widenhouse. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Frances Smith Widenhouse, brothers William ‘Bill’ Widenhouse, Bob “Hard Rock” Widenhouse,...

Robert "Bob" Lentz, Sr.

Robert "Bob" Lentz, Sr.

Aug 17, 2024

Mr. Robert “Bob” Howell Lentz, Sr. age 87 of Concord passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 17 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. A celebration of life service will be held on Thursday, August 22nd at 2 pm at Epworth United Methodist Church with Rev. Dennis Marshall officiating. The family will greet friends following the service in the narthex. Burial will follow...

Martha Stacy

Martha Stacy

Aug 14, 2024

Martha Parler Stacy, 96, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 after a long illness. Born on her grandparents' farm in Russellville, South Carolina on November 20, 1927, the first child of William Lary Parler and Mary Russell Parler, she attended the University of South Carolina, where she met William Earl Stacy, whom she married in...

Lisa Harris

Lisa Harris

Aug 12, 2024

Mrs. Lisa Ann Howard Harris, 57, of Concord, NC, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024, at Tucker Hospice House, surrounded by her family. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, August 16, 2024, at New Life Church of Jesus Christ, officiated by Pastor Lawson Whitson, with burial to follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family...

Keith Lennart Alm Sr.

Keith Lennart Alm Sr.

Aug 12, 2024

Keith Lennart Alm Sr. passed away on August 12, 2024 surrounded by family in North Carolina. He lived by two philosophies: first, if we can dream it, we can do it, and second, we must always look forward. On these principles, he built a world of purpose, generosity, and adventure — a world that lives on in the many people...

Sam Pelfrey, Jr.

Sam Pelfrey, Jr.

Aug 12, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Sam H. Pelfrey, Jr., a man whose life was defined by steadfast duty, unyielding love of his family, and a deep sense of loyalty. Sam passed away peacefully on Monday, August 12, 2024 at the age of 75, surrounded by his beloved family. A service will be held for...

Laurel Owens

Laurel Owens

Aug 10, 2024

CONCORD,NC- Laurel Ann Bowes Owens, 67, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2024 at Atrium Cabarrus Hospital. A 7:00pm Friday (August 16) memorial service will be held at Sharon Baptist Church. Rev. Jim Strickland will officiate. The family will receive friends and visitors from 6 to 7:00pm at the church. Laurel was born on February 14, 1957 to Richard L....

Elizabeth Hill

Elizabeth Hill

Aug 10, 2024

Elizabeth Jane Hill, 98, passed away on August 10. 2024. A lifelong resident of Concord, Betty was born on December 1, 1925, to James Conrad Hill and Elizabeth Gillon Hill. She was a 1942 graduate of Concord High School, and a 1944 graduate of Salem College, with an associate degree in business. She worked with Postway Company for ten years...

Billy Watts

Billy Watts

Aug 9, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Coach Billy Brown Watts, 92, of Concord, who passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024, at Five Oaks Manor. A funeral service to celebrate Bill’s life will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at First Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Dr. Jim Collier and Rev....

Justin Harris

Justin Harris

Aug 7, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Mr. Justin Daniel Harris, 31, of Concord, on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at his home. Justin was born on September 1, 1992, in Concord, to Teresa “Darlene” Wilson Brown and was raised by his mother Darlene and stepfather Duane Richard Brown. A 2011 graduate of Concord High School,...

Dorothy "Dot" Barbee

Dorothy "Dot" Barbee

Aug 6, 2024

Dorothy Cochran Barbee, 93, of Concord passed from this earthly life to her heavenly life on Tuesday, August 6,2024 surrounded by her family. Dorothy was born on January 19,1931 in North Carolina to the late Andrew Cochran and the late Donnie L. Cochran. She was preceded in death by her brothers; Curtis Eugene Cochran “Turk” Jerry Wayne Cochran and a...

Jerle Freeze

Jerle Freeze

Aug 6, 2024

With profound sorrow, we announce the unexpected passing of Mr. Jerle Lisle Freeze, 67, of Concord, who passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, surrounded by his loving family. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, August 16, 20204 at Wilkinson Funeral Home chapel. The family will greet friends from 12:30-1:45 pm...

Margaret Epling

Margaret Epling

Aug 5, 2024

Mrs. Margaret Tompkins Epling, 77 of Concord passed away on Monday August 5, 2024. Mrs. Epling was born in Georgetown County to the late Lewis Ervin and Cora Margaret McKeithan Tompkins. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband Terry Love. She is survived by her husband Carl Epling, four daughters, Francie Isenhour, Kathy...

Jose Sanchez Mata

Jose Sanchez Mata

Aug 3, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mr. Jose Osvaldo Sanchez Mata, 33, of Concord, who passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at his home. A funeral service to celebrate Jose’s life will be held at 4:00 pm on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Rev. Oscar Rojas. The family will receive friends...

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