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Becky Aldridge

Becky Aldridge

Jun 20, 2021

Ms. Judy Rebecca Aldridge (Becky), age 76, of Concord, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 20, 2021 with her family at her side. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 22 at New Gilead Reformed Church from 2 to 3 pm. A funeral service will follow at 3 pm with Rev. Robert Palisin officiating. She will be laid to rest...

Mike Hurst

Mike Hurst

Jun 19, 2021

Mr. Michael Dale Hurst, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at his home. A memorial service will be held at 6:00 pm on Friday, June 25, 2021 at Shadybrook Baptist Church in Kannapolis, officiated by Rodney Taylor. The family will greet friend from 5-6 prior to the service. Mike was born on July 1, 1966 in Cabarrus Co....

Nellie Bost

Nellie Bost

Jun 18, 2021

Mrs. Nellie Margaret Trull Bost, 97, of China Grove Highway, Rockwell, went to be with her Lord peacefully at her home Friday, June 18, 2021. Nellie was born September 8, 1923 in Concord to the late James T. Trull and Pansy Beam Trull. She attended schools in Concord and graduated from Concord High School in 1943. She worked briefly as...

Michael Castellano

Michael Castellano

Jun 18, 2021

Mr. Michael Castellano age 96 of Concord, passed away peacefully at Levine Dickson Hospice House on Friday, June 18, 2021. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 10:00 am at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Charlotte. The family will receive friends at 9:00 am, prior to the service at the church. He will...

Karla Miller

Karla Miller

Jun 16, 2021

Miss Karla Dawn Miller “Our Angel”, age 56 of Concord, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Universal Health Care. The family will receive friends Saturday, June 19 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Wilkinson Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at Oakwood Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Patsy Barnhardt officiating. Karla was born September...

Fred O'Donnell

Fred O'Donnell

Jun 13, 2021

Mr. Fredrick Brooks O’Donnell, 82, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021, at the Tucker Hospice House after a valiant battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00 pm on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Lake Forest Church in Huntersville, NC, officiated by Rev. Dr. Mike Moses, with full military honors by the U.S. Army Honor...

Colette Mninski

Colette Mninski

Jun 11, 2021

Mrs. Colette Fixe Mninski of Looking Glass Trail, Denver, NC, unexpectedly passed away Friday, June 11, 2021 at her home. Colette was born October 19, 1935 in Paris, France to the late Jacques and Renee Daniot Fixe. Her family lived in the Pantin (19th) district in Paris. Colette graduated from Lycee Lamartine and came to the United States to work...

Betty Bell

Betty Bell

Jun 9, 2021

CONCORD- Betty Battle Bell, 96, completed her earthly journey at The Gardens of Taylor Glen, Concord, NC to begin her heavenly adventure on June 9, 2021. Betty was born on January 3, 1925 to the late Anna Delilah Kaye and Dwight L.M. Battle. Her husband of 67 years, James Robert Bell, preceded her in death. She is survived by her...

J.B. Faggart

J.B. Faggart

Jun 7, 2021

Joe Brown Faggart, better known as J.B., son of the late Albert L. and Edna Witherspoon Faggart, was born in Rowan County on March 14th ,1927 and died June 7th, 2021. Services will be held Saturday, June 12th at 2pm at Wittenberg Lutheran Church in Granite Quarry. Burial will follow in Cross of Christ Lutheran Church cemetery. Family will receive...

Edith Smith

Edith Smith

Jun 7, 2021

Mrs. Edith Fink Smith, age 96, of Fuquay-Varina, NC, formerly of Concord, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021 at the Laurels of Forest Glenn in Garner, NC. A graveside service will be held Saturday, June 12 at 2 pm at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church Cemetery on Gold Hill Road, Mt. Pleasant. Rev. Samuel Mailleue will officiate. Edith was born August...

Gene Green

Gene Green

Jun 5, 2021

Mr. Fred Eugene “Gene” Green, age 86 of Concord, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021. The family will receive friends from 12 to 2 pm Wednesday, June 9 at Wilkinson Funeral Home. A service to celebrate his wonderful life will be held in the chapel at 2 pm with Rev. John Cashwell officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at...

Brandon Hillman

Brandon Hillman

Jun 4, 2021

Brandon Everett Hillman died unexpectedly while exercising at his home in Little River, South Carolina on Friday, June 4, 2021. Brandon was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on October 19, 1950 to John Knox and Corallie Means Hillman. They preceded him in death as did his big brother and mentor Knox Hillman, Jr. He is survived by his beloved sister...

Scott Hinson

Scott Hinson

Jun 3, 2021

On Thursday, June 3, 2021, Scott William Hinson, loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, passed away at age 52 after a courageous eight year battle with cancer. Scott was born on May 9, 1969 in Concord, NC to Edward and Margaret Hinson. At the age of 13, Scott decided he wanted to be a fireman. At 16 he became a...

Joe Willie Porter

Joe Willie Porter

Jun 2, 2021

Mr. Joe Willice Porter, age 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. A graveside service with Air Force military honors will be held 9:00 am Friday, June 9 at the National Cemetery in Salisbury, NC. Joe was preceded in death by his wife, Julia M. Porter and his son, Edward Lee Porter. He was also preceded in death...

Dr. Robert "Bob" J. Hocken

Dr. Robert "Bob" J. Hocken

Jun 2, 2021

Dr. Robert “Bob” John Hocken passed away on June 2, 2021, at his home in Concord, NC, surrounded by his family. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:00 pm on Sunday June 6, 2021, at Wilkinson Funeral Home. If you would like to join the Zoom call at 1:45pm, please email office@wilkinsonfh.com and request the link. Bob was...

Tony Thompson

Tony Thompson

May 31, 2021

Charles Anthony “Tony” Thompson of Harrisburg, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Tony was born in Concord on December 9, 1960, to the late Bobby Ray and Ida Ann Garmon Thompson. Tony was a Central Cabarrus High School honor graduate and received his Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics and Business Administration from Pfeiffer College. He...

Helen Byrd

Helen Byrd

May 30, 2021

Mrs. Helen Smith Byrd, of Concord, left our world on Sunday, May 30, 2021. She was born near Johnson City, Tennessee on July 24, 1927, the daughter of Ernest J. Smith and Maude Huff Smith. Helen met her husband, James M. Byrd while attending high school in Jonesborough, TN. They were married shortly after graduation. In addition to her parents,...

Zachary Scott

Zachary Scott

May 28, 2021

Mr. Zachary Ty Scott, 28, left us way too soon on Friday, May 28, 2021. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 pm on Monday, May 31, 2021 at Wilkinson Funeral Home. Zach was born on January 22, 1993 in Gallipolis, OH to Rhonda Jones Wells and Gary Lee Scott. Zach enjoyed spending time with his family, wood...

Ronnie Hurst

Ronnie Hurst

May 24, 2021

Ronnie Lee Hurst, 75, of China Grove, passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Charity Baptist Church, officiated by Pastor Tom Dolinger. The family will receive friends from 1:30-3:00 prior to the service at church. Entombment will follow...

Jim Whitley

Jim Whitley

May 19, 2021

James Rufus Whitley, Senior (Jim), 90, of 720 Strickland Road, Chester, SC, formerly of Rock Hill, SC, passed away unexpectedly on May 19, 2021, working on the farm that he loved. A family graveside service was held Saturday, May 21, 2021 at Oakwood Cemetery in Concord, NC. He was born on February 17, 1931 in Kannapolis, NC to the late...

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