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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...

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...

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...

Evelyn Sakazaki

Evelyn Sakazaki

Aug 1, 2024

Mrs. Evelyn Harasek Sakazaki of Concord, NC passed away peacefully at her home Thursday, August 1, 2024 surrounded by her family. Per her request no services will be held. Evelyn was born February 4, 1927 in Queens, NY to the late Peter and Erminia Colonna Harasek and proceeded in death by her brother, Robert Harasek. Evelyn is survived by her...

Herman "Guy" Kump Ii

Herman "Guy" Kump Ii

Aug 1, 2024

Herman Guy Kump II, 79, of Concord, NC, peacefully passed away August 1, 2024, after battling Lewy Body Dementia. Born June 16, 1945, in LaGrange, GA, and raised in Elkins, WV, Guy lived a life marked by love, devotion, and unwavering commitment to Jesus Christ. Guy was the husband of 8 years to Sarah Beth Kump. Their marriage was a...

James Ronald "Ronnie" Honeycutt

James Ronald "Ronnie" Honeycutt

Jul 31, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mr. James Ronald “Ronnie” Honeycutt, 77, of Concord, who passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus, surrounded by his loving family. A funeral service to celebrate Ronnie’s life will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, August 5, 2024, at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel, officiated...

Bonnie Webb

Bonnie Webb

Jul 30, 2024

Mrs. Bonnie Jean Webb, age 64, entered into rest on Tuesday, July 30th 2024. Visitation will be held August 5th from 12:30-1:45pm at Wilkinson Funeral Home, with the funeral service at 2pm at Wilkinson Funeral Home chapel and the interment immediately following at Carolina Memorial Park by Pastor Adam Hatley. The family will greet friends immediately following the service at...

Laverna Smith

Laverna Smith

Jul 29, 2024

CONCORD- LaVerna Ledbetter Smith, 67, Passed away unexpectedly on July 29, 2024 at her home in Myrtle Beach. A 3:30pm graveside service will be held on Sunday, August 4, at Carolina Memorial Park with Rev. Ronnie W. Parker officiating. The family will greet friends at the cemetery following the service. LaVerna was born in Cabarrus County on July 11, 1957...

Belinda Talbert

Belinda Talbert

Jul 29, 2024

Mrs. Belinda Page Talbert, 63 of Cooleemee, NC passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024. Mrs. Talbert was born in Cabarrus County on September 6, 1960 to Mrs. Betty Stallings Wallace of Concord and the late Joseph Franklin Page. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her two daughters, Mrs. Betty Jo Blevins and Curtis of Cooleemee, and...

Cindy Griggs

Cindy Griggs

Jul 27, 2024

Ms. Cindy Renée Griggs of Concord passed away peacefully the morning of July 27, 2024 at her home in Concord, NC. Cindy was born on October 5, 1957 at Cabarrus Memorial Hospital in Concord to the late John Baxter Griggs and Edith Cochran Griggs. She was raised in Charlotte and graduated from West Charlotte High School (Class of 1975) and...

Silas Mullis

Silas Mullis

Jul 26, 2024

Mr. Silas Simmie Mullis, age 68 passed away peacefully on Friday, July 26, 2024 at VA (Bill) Hefner VA Medical Center-Hospice, after a brief illness.His parents were the late Howard Baxter Mullis and Margie Burleson Mullis. He is survived by his wife, Teresa Dianne Britt Mullis.Silas was an Army veteran and had a career as a brick mason.

Mitchell "Bryan" Simpson

Mitchell "Bryan" Simpson

Jul 23, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Mr. Mitchell "Bryan" Simpson, 41, of Concord, who passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus with his family by his side. Born March 7,1983 in Concord, NC, he was known to everyone as Bryan. He enjoyed fishing trips to the coast with his family...

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