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Jeannette Jones

Jeannette Jones

Mar 31, 2022

Jeanette Ruth Jones, 81, of Albemarle passed away on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her family. A graveside service will be held at 12:30 pm, on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Cabarrus Memorial Gardens, officiated By Rev. Gary Posey. Jeannette was born on December 28, 1940 in Surry County. She was preceded in death by her...

Kenneth Miller

Kenneth Miller

Mar 31, 2022

Kenneth Ward Miller – August 28, 1927 – March 31, 2022 Ken Miller was a man who cared deeply about his family, his community, and his country. He served them all with honor and distinction over a long life, exemplified the West Point motto of Duty, Honor, Country. Ken passed away peacefully at home on March 31. Ken was born...

Catherine Anderson Smith

Catherine Anderson Smith

Mar 29, 2022

Mrs. Catherine Anderson Smith of Center Place Drive, Harrisburg, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at Atrium Health Cabarrus. At her request, no service will be held. Catherine was born January 7, 1932, in Richmond, VA to the late Herman DeShields Anderson and Gertrude Jones Anderson. She grew up in Virginia’s Northern Neck and attended Longwood College. Catherine was...

Arden Lewis

Arden Lewis

Mar 29, 2022

Mr. Harry “Arden” Lewis V, 55, of Concord, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at Wilkinson Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Bo Sherrill. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 am prior to the service. Arden was born on February 1, 1967...

Charles Howell

Charles Howell

Mar 29, 2022

Mr. Charles Edward Howell, age 78 of Concord, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at Tucker Hospice House. Charles was born October 1, 1943 in Mecklenburg County. He was the son of Blanche Cook Howell of Concord and the late Homer Charles Howell. In earlier years, Charles was employed as a deputy with Cabarrus County, and then worked...

Mikel Jones

Mikel Jones

Mar 25, 2022

Mikel Anthony Jones of Mt. Pleasant, North Carolina was a loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend. He left this world suddenly on March 25th. He was born on April 9, 1968, in Cookeville, Tennessee to Leroy Jones and Maron Middleton. After graduating high school in Florence, South Carolina, Mikel got his undergraduate degree from Ole Miss and attended grad...

Wilton Randolph Phillips “Phil”

Wilton Randolph Phillips “Phil”

Mar 24, 2022

Mr. Wilton Randolph Phillips “Phil”, 92, of Concord, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Accordius of Concord, surrounded by his family. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at Wilkinson Funeral Home, officiated by Pastor Aaron Edwards. The family will receive friends from 1:30-3:00 pm prior to the service. A graveside...

Sandra Deaton Faggart

Sandra Deaton Faggart

Mar 22, 2022

Mrs. Sandra Deaton Faggart passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2022. She was born in Concord, NC on April 1,1936 (yes, she was an April Fool's baby all her life) to Movreene Sherrill Deaton and William Brown Deaton. She attended Clara Harris School, Concord High School, class of 1954, and Lenoir Rhyne University, class of 1958. Sandra began her teaching career...

Jimmy James

Jimmy James

Mar 18, 2022

Mr. Jimmy Ray James, 88, of Concord, passed away on Friday, March 18, 2022 at Tucker Hospice House. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Jimmy was born on February 24, 1934 in Concord, NC to the late Gladys James and Dowie James. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Jean Bennick James; son, Michael...

Dr. Carl Augustus Furr Jr.

Dr. Carl Augustus Furr Jr.

Mar 12, 2022

Dr. Carl Augustus Furr, Jr., age 88, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 12, at their home in Taylor Glen. He was doing what he loved most – watching his beloved Tar Heels play ball. The family is planning a service to celebrate his life at 1:30 PM on Saturday, March 19, at Community Church of Mt. Pleasant with Pastor David...

Dianne Galyan

Dianne Galyan

Mar 12, 2022

Mrs. Dianne Jarrell Galyan, age 74 of Concord, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 12, 2022. The family will receive friends at Wilkinson Funeral Home on Thursday, March 17 from 12 to 2 pm. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 2 pm with Pastor Stephen Hicks officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park....

David Smith

David Smith

Mar 10, 2022

CONCORD- On March 10, 2022, after several years of declining health, we said good-bye to David Michael Smith of Concord, NC. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, March 19, 2022 at St. James Lutheran Church in Concord, NC. Following the service, the family will receive in the Fellowship Hall. David was born April 8, 1941 in...

Sharon Wright

Sharon Wright

Mar 8, 2022

CONCORD- Sharon Dry Wright, age 78, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at her daughter’s home. Funeral services will be at 3pm Sunday, March 13, at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel with her grandson, Pastor Micole Wallace officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2 to 3pm at Wilkinson Funeral Home. She will be entombed at Carolina Memorial Park. Sharon...

Henrietta “Hank” Copeland Christenbury

Henrietta “Hank” Copeland Christenbury

Mar 5, 2022

Henrietta “Hank” Copeland Christenbury was born in Troy, North Carolina on April 10, 1928 to Rev. William Crecy Copeland and Henrietta Braswell Copeland. She passed away peacefully in her home on March 5, 2022. She was the fifth of seven children. She mostly grew up in Davidson, North Carolina in a beautiful home across from Davidson College that is still...

James "Jim" Robert White

James "Jim" Robert White

Mar 4, 2022

James "Jim" Robert White, 82, of Kannapolis, went to his heavenly home on Friday, March 4, 2022 at the Tucker Hospice House 17 hours after he was transferred from Hospice Home Care. He was surrounded by his loving family. A celebration of Jim' s life will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at Charity Baptist Church,...

Gene Morris

Gene Morris

Mar 4, 2022

Mr. Marshall “Gene” Morris, 89, of Concord, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, on Monday, March 7, 2022 at McGill Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Dr. Steve Ayers, with burial to follow at Oakwood Cemetery with full military honors by the U.S. Army....

Shasta Rich

Shasta Rich

Mar 4, 2022

Miss Shasta Renea Rich of Concord passed away Friday March 4, 2022. The family will receive friends Saturday, March 12 from 5 to 7 pm at Wilkinson Funeral Home. Shasta was born July 3, 1988 in Concord to Jonathan Burch Sr and the late Francine Elizabeth Rich. You all knew the Shasta, we as a family knew. She was funny...

David Lopez Meza

David Lopez Meza

Mar 3, 2022

Mr. David Lopez-Meza, 52, of Concord, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his family. A funeral mass will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, March 7, 2022 at St. James “The Greater” Catholic Church, officiated by Father Fabio Marin Morales, with burial to follow in the St. James Catholic Church Cemetery. The family...

Joseph Evankovech

Joseph Evankovech

Mar 2, 2022

Joseph “Joe” George Evankovech, Jr., 72, of Stanfield passed away Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis with his wife Lee at his bedside. Joe was born December 25, 1949 in San Francisco, California. His presence became a Christmas gift to many. Joe was predeceased in death by his parents, his youngest sister, and one very special...

Eleanor Burleson

Eleanor Burleson

Feb 28, 2022

Eleanor Marie Thompson Burleson, 84, of Concord, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022 at Morningside of Concord. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at First Baptist Church, officiated by Pastor Aaron Edwards. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. Eleanor was born on September 16, 1937 in...

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