Obituaries

David Kepple

David Kepple

Nov 16, 2021

David “Dave” Henry Kepple, Jr. age 80 of Charlotte, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Dave retired from US Airways as an Avionics Engineer. He was preceded in death by his parents, David Kepple, Sr. and Anna Fisher Kepple, and his former wife, Virginia Kepple. Survivors include his son, John Kepple and wife, Melyssa; daughters, Sandie Mauke and husband,...

Helen Arthur-Cornett

Helen Arthur-Cornett

Nov 16, 2021

Cabarrus County has lost an icon. After 96 incredible years, Helen Bird Caldwell Arthur-Cornett left us peacefully on November 16, 2021. She is survived by her two daughters Dorothy Morris Teeter (John) of Concord and Jennifer Morris Pendergrass of Reidsville; four grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. A journalist, independent writer, historian, genealogist, adventurer, passionate horse lover, avid bridge player, voracious reader,...

George Benda

George Benda

Nov 14, 2021

George “Jörge” Michael Benda, 91 of Kannapolis, North Carolina, and formerly of Grandview Terrace in Montpelier, Vermont, passed away of natural causes on November 14, 2021. A memorial service will be held at Wilkinson Funeral Home, 100 Branchview Drive, NE in Concord, NC on Tuesday,11/23/21 at 2:00 pm. George was born in Berlin, Germany, a son of the late Elisabeth...

Barbara Clay Beaver

Barbara Clay Beaver

Nov 12, 2021

Mrs. Barbara Clay Beaver, age 69 of Kannapolis, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Tucker Hospice House. The family will receive friends Wednesday, November 17 from 6 to 8pm at Wilkinson Funeral Home. Barbara was born September 5, 1952 in Cabarrus County, the daughter of Ray Thomas and Ann Freeman Payne. She was also preceded in death by her...

Wanda Dayvault

Wanda Dayvault

Nov 12, 2021

Ms. Wanda Joy Dayvault, 71, of Charlotte, passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021 at Transitional Healthcare in Kannapolis, NC. A graveside service will be held at a later date. Wanda was born on May 26, 1950 in Concord, NC to the late Grace Heglar Dayvault and Marvin “Ira” Dayvault. She is survived by her sister, Gina Dayvault Ware and...

Doug Mclaurin

Doug Mclaurin

Nov 10, 2021

Mr. Michael Douglas “Doug” McLaurin, age 49 of Concord, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. The family will receive friends at Oakridge Baptist Church, Sunday, November 14 from 4 to 6pm. A service to honor Doug’s life will be Monday, November 15 at Oakridge Baptist at 2pm with Rev. Robert Mayfield officiating. The family will be...

David Austin

David Austin

Nov 7, 2021

Mr. David Bristol Austin, Sr., 70, of Concord, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at his home. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, November 13, 2021 at First Presbyterian Church, officiated by Rev. Ellen Crawford True, with burial to follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 12:30-1:45 pm prior to...

Becky Breeden Isenhour

Becky Breeden Isenhour

Nov 5, 2021

Mrs. Rebekah “Becky” Breeden Isenhour, 55, of Concord, passed away on Friday, November 5, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm on Monday November 8, 2021 at Rocky Ridge United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Tamara Wensil, with burial to follow at the Rocky Ridge United Methodist Church cemetery....

Donna Chance

Donna Chance

Nov 4, 2021

Donna Kay Chance, 60. Of Garner, North Carolina passed away, surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, November 4th, 2021. She was born on December 10, 1960, in Johnston County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Harold Baker and Alma Rochelle Barnes. Donna is survived by her daughter, Brooke Nicole Urena and her husband, Kelvyn of Concord,...

Jimmy Fink

Jimmy Fink

Nov 4, 2021

Mr. Jimmy Linn Fink, age 73 of Concord, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021 surrounded by his family. The family will receive friends from 12 to 2 pm Sunday, November 7 at Wilkinson Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held in the chapel at 2 pm with Rev. Kevin Ford officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Jimmy...

Morris Visaggio

Morris Visaggio

Nov 3, 2021

Mr. Morris Joseph Visaggio, 84, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Atrium Health-Cabarrus, surrounded by his family. Morris was born on November 17, 1936 in Hoboken, NJ to the late Paolo and Dorotea DeCandia Visaggio. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Lena Rampoldi; brother, Tommy Visaggio. Morris was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and...

Joseph St. John

Joseph St. John

Oct 31, 2021

Mr. Joseph Winfield St.John, 87, of Concord, passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at St. Andrews Living Center, surrounded by his family. A private family service will be held at Memorial Gardens. Joseph was born on October 16, 1934 in Baltimore, MD to the late Mae Warfield St.John and Miner St.John. He is also preceded in death by his...

Michael Plummer

Michael Plummer

Oct 31, 2021

KANNAPOLIS- Michael "Mike" Lynn Plummer, 56, went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 31, 2021 following an accident at his home. A 2pm graveside service will be held Friday, November 5, 2021 at West Concord Cemetery. The family will receive friends from noon to 1:30pm at Wilkinson Funeral Home prior to the service. Dr. Wayne Hinson will...

Betty Sides

Betty Sides

Oct 30, 2021

With heavy hearts and sad rejoicing our mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away and received into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on October 30, 2021. In this earthly life, Betty was born on the eve of the Great Depression, July 27, 1930 in Cabarrus County to the late Robert Banks Auten and Nannie Mae...

William Earl Cochran Jr. "Bill"

William Earl Cochran Jr. "Bill"

Oct 28, 2021

William Earl Cochran, Jr., (Bill) 87, of Concord, died October 28, 2021 at his home. In life, Bill was a kind, honest, hardworking and fun man who cherished God, his wife, family, friends, and community. Bill was born in Concord on March 25, 1934 to the late William Earl Cochran, Sr. and Fannie Little Cochran. He loved telling childhood stories...

Peg Sides Harman

Peg Sides Harman

Oct 25, 2021

Mrs. Margaret “Peg” Nash Sides Harman, age 85 of Charlotte, and formerly of Concord, passed away Monday, October 25, 2021. Peg was a retired Professor at Pfeiffer University. She is survived by her four children and four grandchildren. A committal will be held at the National Cemetery in Salisbury on Tuesday, November 2, 2021 at 11:00 am, where she will...

W. Ray "Pete" Cochrane

W. Ray "Pete" Cochrane

Oct 16, 2021

Mr. William Ray Cochrane of Concord passed away Saturday October 16, 2021. Ray, known by many as "Pete", was born October 31, 1925 in Concord to Lacy Lee Cochrane and Grace Williams Cochrane. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy at 17 and following the war returned home and graduated from the University of North Carolina. After a career that took...

Anna Brombacher

Anna Brombacher

Oct 15, 2021

Ms. Anna Helen Brombacher, 26, of Concord, passed away on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Atrium Health-Cabarrus. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Rocky River Presbyterian Church, officiated by Rev. Dr. Neal Carter. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 pm on Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at...

Amy Snipes

Amy Snipes

Oct 15, 2021

Amy Jane Greer Snipes 79 of Concord lost her battle with metastatic breast cancer on Friday, October 15, 2021. Born October 6, 1942 in Concord to the late Jessie Hopkins and Margaret Sides Greer. She was a 1960 graduate of Harrisburg High School and a graduate of Evans Business School. Amy began her career in the early 70’s as an...

Timothy Troutman

Timothy Troutman

Oct 15, 2021

Mr. Timothy Lane Troutman, 57 of Mt. Pleasant passed away October 15, 2021 at his home surrounded by loved ones. Tim was born June 4, 1964 in Concord, NC to the late Herman Boyd and Lula Bea Troutman. Tim retired from Department of Corrections in 2000. He greatly loved his wife Lena and family. He was well known to brighten...