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Ethel Wyant

Ethel Wyant

May 1, 2021

Ethel Gwyn Wyant, 88, went to her heavenly home Saturday, May 1, 2021. Ethel was born in Concord July 28, 1932 to Samuel and Rena Gwyn. The family will receive friends at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 8 followed by a Celebration of Life at 2 p.m. at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will take place at Carolina Memorial Park immediately...

Malaine Gill

Malaine Gill

Apr 30, 2021

Malaine Elizabeth Bost Gill, 60, of Kannapolis, passed away at her home, on Friday, April 30, 2021. Malaine was born on January 14, 1961 in Concord to the late Caleb Watson Bost, III and Barbara Safrit Bost. She is also preceded in death by her son, Jon Keith Davis. Malaine worked for many years at her families business "What-a-Burger." She...

Philip Sellers

Philip Sellers

Apr 30, 2021

Mr. Philip Stephen Sellers, 42, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 30, 2021 at his home after a difficult battle with diabetes. Philip was born on January 30, 1979 in Charlotte, NC to Sylvia and the late Stephen Blaine Sellers. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Meredith Ann Collins; grandfather Roy Dagenhart and great grandparents. Philip worked...

Bob Tolen

Bob Tolen

Apr 30, 2021

Robert “Bob” Curtis Tolen, Sr., 82, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 30, 2021. Bob was born in Thomasville, NC on June 2, 1938 to Robert and Alistine Conrad Tolen. He is survived by his wife, Pamilla Susan Tolen, daughters, Dorlene Tolen Wilson of Asheboro, NC, Delynda Tolen Mehlhop (Andrew) of Spring, TX, son, Robert “Bobby” Tolen,...

George Engstrom

George Engstrom

Apr 28, 2021

As often happens with long-married partners, the death of one is followed shortly thereafter by the other. George Alfred Engstrom passed away on April 28, 2021 almost four months to the day that his beloved wife of almost 60 years, Linda, passed away (December 23, 2020). George was born in St Petersburg Florida, a first-generation native born American, to Alfred...

Phyllis Safrit

Phyllis Safrit

Apr 27, 2021

Phyllis Louise Barringer Safrit, 87, of Mt. Pleasant went to be with her Creator and Jesus Christ her Savior on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, after extended health issues and the loss of her beloved husband of 67 years in Feb. She died at the Safrit's 100 year old farm house, 1639 St. John's Church Rd, in Concord, under the care...

Ronnie Waters

Ronnie Waters

Apr 27, 2021

Mr. Ronald “Ronnie” Lee Waters, 68 of Concord, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 with his family by his side. A visitation will be held Wednesday, May 5 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm at Wilkinson Funeral Home. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 1:00 pm at Carolina Memorial Park, with Pastors, Sammy Pierce...

Norvel Johnson

Norvel Johnson

Apr 26, 2021

Mr. Norvel Owens Johnson, 85, of Concord, passed away on Monday, April 26, 2021 at Tucker Hospice House, surrounded by his family. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm, on Friday, April 30, 2021 at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Rev. Suzanne Dornsmith. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 11:00...

Linda Seagraves

Linda Seagraves

Apr 26, 2021

Mrs. Linda Irene Wensil Seagraves, 68, of Rockwell, passed away Monday, April 26, 2021, at Atrium Cabarrus with family by her side. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m., at Wilkinson Funeral Home. The funeral will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Wilkinson Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Posey officiating. The graveside...

Horace Weaver

Horace Weaver

Apr 25, 2021

Horace Lee Weaver, 92, a true Southern gentleman, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, April 25 2021. He was a man of faith and loyal servant of his Lord. Horace was born July 18, 1928 in Cabarrus County, the son of Leroy Adolphus and Ethel Elizabeth Bost Weaver. He had lost siblings Fred Weaver, Edward...

Joel Freeze

Joel Freeze

Apr 25, 2021

Mr. Joel Nathan Freeze, age 72, of Concord went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 25, 2021, after a six-month battle with MDS cancer. The family will receive friends beginning at 12 noon Thursday at Wilkinson Funeral Home, with burial to follow in a private memorial service for family at Oakwood Cemetery. Joel was born...

Norma Gamble

Norma Gamble

Apr 24, 2021

Norma Jean Barringer Gamble, 85, of Concord, NC passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 24th, 2021. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at 1 pm at Oakwood Cemetery officiated by Rev. Randy Wall. The family will greet friends after the service at the cemetery. Norma Jean’s life was marked by her remarkable enduring love and the...

Rhonda Hylton

Rhonda Hylton

Apr 24, 2021

Mrs. Rhonda Kiker Hylton of Office Drive, Concord, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. Her memorial service will be at 2:00 pm on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Broadus Memorial Baptist Church officiated by Rev. Rodney Quesenberry. The family will greet friends at 1:00 pm at the church. Rhonda was born August 3, 1960 in Charlotte...

James Honeycutt

James Honeycutt

Apr 22, 2021

Mr. James Edward “Jimmy” Honeycutt, Sr. age 81, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Tucker Hospice House. The family will receive friends Monday, April 26 from 12-1 pm at Wilkinson Funeral Home. A service will follow in the chapel at 1 pm with Pastor Gene Beaver officiating. Burial will be held at...

Susanne Schafer

Susanne Schafer

Apr 20, 2021

Mrs. Susanne Rummerfield Schafer, age 68, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 with her family by her side. A visitation will be held Thursday, April 22 from 5 to 7 pm at Wilkinson Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, April 23 at 12:30 pm at St. James the Greater Catholic Church with Father...

Joyce Bentley

Joyce Bentley

Apr 19, 2021

Mrs. Joyce Propst Bentley passed away Monday, April 19, 2021 at Morningside of Concord. A private family service will be held in the Mausoleum Chapel of Carolina Memorial Park. Joyce was born April 1, 1923 in Concord to the late Floyd W. Propst and Hattie Hall Propst. She was also preceded in death by husband of 64 years Arthur “Art”...

Johnny Hinson

Johnny Hinson

Apr 18, 2021

Mr. Johnny Morris Hinson, 78, of Concord, passed away on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm on Friday, April 23, 2021 at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Rev.’s Kevin Hartsell, Rick Wilson and Ronnie Rogers with burial to follow at West Concord Cemetery. The family...

Juanita Blackwelder

Juanita Blackwelder

Apr 18, 2021

Mrs. Juanita Sherrill Blackwelder, 90, of Concord, passed away on Sunday, April 18th, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her family. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Friendship Southern Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Jesse Watkins, with burial to follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2:00...

Wayne Reid

Wayne Reid

Apr 14, 2021

CONCORD-Fred “Wayne” Reid died Wednesday, April 14, 2021 on Atrium Health Cabarrus after a very brief battle with cancer. Funeral services will be 11am Friday, April 16, at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Sonny Reavis officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Wilkinson Funeral Home from 10 to 11am Friday. The service will...

Guy Mccoy

Guy Mccoy

Apr 14, 2021

Guy McCoy, 68, of Concord, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family. A funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Wilkinson Funeral Home, officiated by Rev.’s Marvin Goodnight and Gary Posey, with burial to follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6-8...

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