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Jessica Burton

Jessica Burton

Apr 14, 2020

KANNAPOLIS- Jessica Lynn Burton, 32, passed away at Atrium Health of Cabarrus on April 14, 2020. Jessica will lie in-state for family and friends on Friday, April 17, from 10am-4pm at Wilkinson Funeral Home. Jessica was a bar manager at Applebee’s in Concord. She was born in Monticello, New York on January 22, 1988. Jessica leaves behind her fiancé, Jose...

Clinton Joyner

Clinton Joyner

Apr 12, 2020

CONCORD- Mr. David Clinton Joyner, 92, passed away on April 12, 2020. A visitation for family and friends will be Thursday from 8:30am-Noon. His service will be private. Burial will be at Carolina Memorial Park. Clinton was born on September 26, 1927 in Cabarrus County. He was one of five children born to James Baxter and Mary Belle Barnhardt Joyner....

David Poole

David Poole

Apr 9, 2020

David A. Poole, 74, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at his home. A private graveside service will be held at Carolina Memorial Park. David was born October 9, 1945 in Cabarrus Co, son of the late Lacy Pool and Hazel Goodman Poole. David graduated from Winecoff High School and Pfeiffer College. He also completed graduate work at Wake...

Roscoe Harvell

Roscoe Harvell

Apr 9, 2020

Mr. Roscoe Calvin Harvell, age 90, of China Grove, entered into the gates of Heaven on Thursday, April 9, 2020. A private graveside service will be held for the family at West Lawn Cemetery in China Grove. A public service to celebrate his life will be held at a later date.Mr. Harvell will lie in state on Monday, April 14...

Peggy Simpson

Peggy Simpson

Apr 9, 2020

Mrs. Peggy Ann Easley Simpson, age 82, of Concord, passed away at her daughter’s home in Asheville on Thursday, April 9, 2020. A private graveside service will be held at Carolina Memorial Park, and a service of celebration will be held at a later date. Peggy was born January 28, 1938 in Rowan County, a daughter of the late Floyd...

Gayle Smerznak

Gayle Smerznak

Apr 8, 2020

Dateline: Denton, NC Mrs. Gayle Daniel Smerznak, age 76, went to meet her Lord Wednesday, April 8, 2020, after a prolonged struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. A private burial will be held at Oakwood Cemetery in Concord, in the Smerznak family plot. A public memorial service will be held at a later date. Gayle was born in Denton, NC, July 30,...

Jennie Martin Tomlin

Jennie Martin Tomlin

Apr 5, 2020

“With humbleness, I’ll dare to try To show you how I see the sky, The sea, Majestic mountains, and mighty trees. Through nature’s gifts I’ll try to please Your eyes.” Jennie Martin Tomlin Jennie Martin Tomlin, 84, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away with a smile on Sunday, April 5, 2020, in her home. She went, in the words of...

Bettie O'Brien

Bettie O'Brien

Apr 3, 2020

Mrs. Bettie Trexler O’Brien, 85, of Rockwell, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020 at Morningside Assisted Living. A private graveside funeral service will be held at St. James Catholic Cemetery. Bettie was born on August 25, 1934 in Rowan County to the late Clarence N. Trexler and Maimie Myrtle Frye Trexler. She is also preceded in death by her...

Giuseppe Joseph Gaspano

Giuseppe Joseph Gaspano

Apr 3, 2020

Mr. Giuseppe “Joe” Gaspano, 90, of Harrisburg went to be with the Lord Friday, April 3, 2020. In respect to COVID-19, the family will have a private graveside service. He was born August 8, 1929 in Sant’Agata di Militello, Sicily to Calogero and Nicholina Barbera Gaspano. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his two...

Mae Hatley

Mae Hatley

Apr 2, 2020

Mrs. Mae Odelia Thomas Hatley of Green St., went to be with her Heavenly Father Thursday, April 2, 2020 at her home. A private graveside service will be Monday at Carolina Memorial Park. Mae will be able to be viewed Sunday from 10am to 5pm at Wilkinson Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at a later date at...

Paul Sigmon

Paul Sigmon

Apr 1, 2020

CONCORD- Mr. Paul Franklin Sigmon of Howerton Ave., passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at his home. The family will honor Paul with a private graveside service. Paul will be available for viewing from 10am until 5pm Friday, April 3rd. Paul was born November 25, 1938 in Catawba County to the late David Livingston Sigmon and Edith Simmons Sigmon. He...

Leona Verble

Leona Verble

Mar 29, 2020

Mrs. Leona Barnhardt Verble passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Pruitt Health of Harrisburg. A celebration of Leona’s life will be held at a later time at Rocky Ridge United Methodist Church. Leona was born December 24, 1928 in Concord to the late Floyd F. Barnhardt and Carrie Furr Barnhardt. She was preceded in death by her husband of...

Gary Honeycutt

Gary Honeycutt

Mar 28, 2020

Mr. Gary Rex Honeycutt, age 69, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 28, 2020, surrounded by his family. Gary was born January 26, 1951 in Stanly County as the only child of Rev. Marvin A. Honeycutt and Jewell Barbee Honeycutt who both passed away in 2018. Gary graduated from Central Cabarrus High School in 1969. He was a...

Mildred Deese

Mildred Deese

Mar 22, 2020

Mrs. Mildred Dixon Deese, age 85, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 22, 2020. Mrs. Deese was born April 15 ,1934 in Darlington County, SC, one of 11 children born to Noel and Connie Dixon. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Deese, and 10 siblings. Mildred retired...

Martha Barkley

Martha Barkley

Mar 19, 2020

Dateline: Surfside Beach, SC Mrs. Martha Jane Morrison Barkley, age 77 passed away peacefully Thursday, March 19, 2020 at Tucker Hospice House with her family by her side. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 am Saturday, March 21 at Wilkinson Funeral Home. A private funeral service will be held in the chapel at 11 am with Rev....

Edith Nealy

Edith Nealy

Mar 19, 2020

Mrs. Edith Ruth Adkins Nealy of Loch Lomond Circle passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. A graveside service will be 1pm Monday, March 23, 2020 at Sunset Memory Gardens in Charlotte officiated by Rev. John Harrill. The family will receive friends 2pm until 4pm Sunday, March 22, 2020 at Wilkinson Funeral Home. Edith was born in...

Scott Kent

Scott Kent

Mar 19, 2020

Mr. Scott George Kent of Indian Summer Trail, Harrisburg, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020 at his home. A visitation will be 3pm to 6pm Saturday at Wilkinson Funeral Home. Please keep in mind that only 100 people will be allowed in the building at one time due to the coronavirus. Scott was born September 3, 1964 in Auburn, NY...

Susan Smith

Susan Smith

Mar 16, 2020

Susan Lynette Snyder Smith, age 56 passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 16, 2020. The family will receive friends from 3 to 5 pm at Center United Methodist Church on Saturday, March 21. Susan was born September 12, 1963 in Cabarrus county. She was the daughter of John Braxton Snyder and Vivian Love Snyder of Concord. She is also survived...

Janice Baucom

Janice Baucom

Mar 14, 2020

Janice Lynn Baucom 76 passed away Saturday March 14, 2020 at her home. She had been in declining health for a few years. She told me two weeks ago “Jeanne, if the Good Lord is through using me I’m ready to go HOME!” I spoke with her 20 minutes before she passed and the Good Lord took her out of...

Carla Marie

Carla Marie

Mar 13, 2020

Carla Diane Marie, age 44 of Concord was promoted to glory on Friday March 13, 2020, surrounded by family after a bout with cancer. Carla loved Jesus and her family with all her heart. A member of West Concord Baptist Church, she taught Sunday School, Bible study and volunteered at Concord Place. She was previously employed with Western Southern Insurance...

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