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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...

Jeter Mckinley

Jeter Mckinley

May 18, 2021

Jeter Conrad McKinley, 88, of Kannapolis, NC passed away at home on May 18, 2021. Jeter was born in Glass, NC, now Midway, a section of Kannapolis on June 27, 1932 to the late John R. McKinley, Jr., and the late Eunice Tarlton McKinley. He is survived by his wife of almost 39 years, Marilyn Lawhorn McKinley; sons John, of...

Doug Brines

Doug Brines

May 17, 2021

My handsome husband, Glenn Douglas “Doug” Brines, of Concord, passed away Monday, May 17, 2021, after fifty-four years of marriage to Joan Pickler Brines. He was born May 18, 1939 to the late James E. and Irene Bostic Brines. Doug was a 1962 graduate of The Citadel Military College. After working for Fieldcrest Cannon for 25 years, Doug owned and...

James Wiles

James Wiles

May 10, 2021

James Richard Wiles, 95, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2021 at his home. A memorial service will be held at Bethel Wesleyan Church, 4036 Old Salisbury-Concord Rd, Kannapolis, NC. The family will receive friends at 2:00 pm, one hour prior to the service at 3:00 pm on Saturday, May 22nd, Rev. Joe Harding officiant. James was born in Cabarrus...

William Starnes

William Starnes

May 8, 2021

Mr. William Mack Starnes, Jr. age 74 of Concord, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 8, 2021. Mr. Starnes will lie in state Thursday, May 13 from 10am to 4pm at Wilkinson Funeral Home. A graveside service with military honors will be held Friday, May 14 at 11am at West Concord Cemetery. William was born July 18, 1946 in Cabarrus...

Phyllis Harward

Phyllis Harward

May 7, 2021

Phyllis Nelms Harward, 80, of Concord, passed away at Brookdale Assisted Living on May 7, 2021. Funeral services will be 2pm Wednesday, May 12, 2021, at St. James Lutheran Church with Rev. Tony Bradshaw officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive from 12:30 to 2pm in the church fellowship hall. Phyllis was born on June...

Jim Boone

Jim Boone

May 6, 2021

Mr. James Franklin “Jim” Boone, retired MSGT, age 76 of Charlotte, NC, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Thursday, May 6, 2021. A celebration of life service with military honors will be held Saturday, May 22 at 10:30 am at Calvary Chapel Riverbend (Kayser Farm) 1368 Carter Farm Lane, Iron Station, NC 28080, with Pastor Tim...

Marilyn Carpenter

Marilyn Carpenter

May 4, 2021

CONCORD- Mrs. Marilyn Gavin Carpenter and her son Stanley Brice Carpenter, Jr. both passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at their home. They were preceded in death by their husband and father, Stanley Brice Carpenter. The family will have a private graveside service at a later date. Memorials may be made to St. James Catholic Church, PO Box 123, Concord,...

Alva Parker

Alva Parker

May 2, 2021

Alva Lorraine Sickles Parker, 84, of Concord, passed away early Sunday, May 2, 2021 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Alva was born in Longbranch, NJ on September 20, 1936 to Norman and Juanita Sickles and attended school at Middletown Township. After graduating, she began clerical work at Fort Monmouth, NJ where she met her future husband, Bob. After...

Tracy Sears Edmunds

Tracy Sears Edmunds

May 2, 2021

Tracy Ann Sears Edmunds, 51, of Kannapolis, passed away unexpectedly, on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at Atrium Health-Cabarrus. A funeral service will be held at 2:30 pm, on Monday, May 10, 2021 at Wilkinson Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Bobby Helms, with burial to follow at Cabarrus Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 2:00 pm prior...

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