Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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...
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...
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