Obituaries

Shirley Murdock

Shirley Murdock

Oct 27, 2020

Mrs. Shirley Poteet Murdock, formerly of Charlotte, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at St. Andrews Living Center in Concord. Shirley was born July 30, 1931 in Morganton to the late Isaac Finley Poteet and Floy Poteet Poteet. She was also preceded in death by husband Alton Hugh Murdock and son Jeff Murdock. Shirley was the youngest of ten children...

Buddy Deal

Buddy Deal

Oct 24, 2020

Everett Coleman “Buddy” Deal, Jr. passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Atrium Health-Cabarrus surrounded by his two loving sons. He was a lifelong North Carolinian born in Concord to the late Everett Coleman Deal, Sr. and Ivoyne Whisnant Deal on March 16, 1948. A proud Concord Spider, Buddy excelled in many sports, but it was his talent in...

Gail Mauldin Rushing

Gail Mauldin Rushing

Oct 16, 2020

Gail Mauldin Rushing, 80, of Concord, went to be with Jesus on Friday, October 16, 2020, after a brief stay at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville. A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 am, on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, in the Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel. Services will be officiated by Billy E. Mauldin, Jr., Chaplain, Reverend Lee...

"Aunt Ann" Beaver

"Aunt Ann" Beaver

Oct 15, 2020

Mrs. Annie Louise Cline Beaver, age 102 of Concord, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020. She was born September 1, 1918 in Cabarrus County, a daughter of the late John Ivey Cline and Lora Ellis Corzine Cline. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joe A. Beaver; brothers, “Johnny or Shine”, George, Jay and Bub Cline; sisters, Frances...

Mary Cody

Mary Cody

Oct 15, 2020

Mrs. Mary Ann Cody, 79, the oldest child of Johnnie Mae Wilson was born August 25, 1941 in Pell City, Alabama. She attended the public schools of Pell City. She moved to Chicago, IL at an early age. She worked in several professions. But, her passion was that of a Home Health Care Aide where she worked for many years....

Nancy Hunt

Nancy Hunt

Oct 15, 2020

Nancy Lane Hunt, age 72, of Harrisburg, was received in our Lord’s arms on Thursday, October 15, 2020. The family will receive friends from 11am to 1pm Tuesday, October 20, at Wilkinson Funeral Home. Please join them at 1pm as they gather in the chapel to celebrate her life. She will be laid to rest at Carolina Memorial Park in...

Bill Houck

Bill Houck

Oct 14, 2020

William “Bill” Houck, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord, NC. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home 1 hour prior to the service. Masks will be required and social distancing practices...

Marcia Bremser

Marcia Bremser

Oct 14, 2020

Mrs. Marcia Griffin Bremser, age 87, of Salisbury, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020. The memorial service is closed to the public but will be live streamed at 1 PM Saturday, October 24 using the following link https://www.facebook.com/allsaintsepiscopalconcord/live. Marcia was born in Delhi, NY on November 21, 1932, the daughter of the late John and Evelyn Friend Griffin. She was...

Steve Mcdonner

Steve Mcdonner

Oct 11, 2020

Mr. Stephen Ray McDonner, 68, of Concord, passed away at home peacefully on Sunday, October 11, 2020 Steve was born March 7, 1952 in Clark county, IN, a son of the late James and Dorothy McDonner. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Doris Blotz McDonner and siblings, Jim and Maurice. Steve was a civil war buff and...

Philip Penninger

Philip Penninger

Oct 9, 2020

Mr. Philip E. Penninger, of Concord, passed away Friday, October 9, 2020, at the Gardens of Taylor Glen. He was born August 1, 1934 in Cabarrus county, the only son of John Caldwell and Vivian Porter “Billie” Penninger. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his aunts, Pauline Porter Furr and Adele Porter Newman. Philip...

Randy Shuping

Randy Shuping

Oct 7, 2020

Mr. Randy Craig Shuping of Patterson Road, Kannapolis, NC passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at his home. A graveside service will be 3:30 PM Sunday, October 11th at Mt. Mitchell United Methodist Church Cemetery officiated by Rev. Joel Locklear. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 PM Sunday at Wilkinson Funeral Home. Randy was born August 23,...

Barbara Hammill

Barbara Hammill

Oct 5, 2020

Mrs. Barbara Thompson Hammill, age 80, of Concord, passed away peacefully Monday, October 5, 2020 at Tucker Hospice House. Mrs. Hammill will lie in state on Thursday, October 8 at Wilkinson Funeral Home from 1 to 7 pm. A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 9 at Back Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Charlotte at 11 am with...

Jerry Sides

Jerry Sides

Oct 3, 2020

Mr. Jerry Darrell Sides, age 86 of Stanfield, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 3, 2020. He was born September 29, 1934 in Cabarrus County, a son of the late Jesse Albert Sides and Agnes Ellington Sides. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Irene Cranford Sides, a son, Darrell Sides, and his sister, Susie. Jerry retired...

Bill Harris

Bill Harris

Oct 1, 2020

Mr. Bill Harris, 78, of Concord, passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. A private memorial service will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at All Saints Episcopal Church. The service will be able to be live streamed via All Saints Episcopal Church Facebook page or http://www.facebook.com/AllSaintsEpiscopalConcord/live . Born November 11, 1941...

Neal Strube

Neal Strube

Sep 30, 2020

Mr. Ralph Neal Strube, Jr. age 85 of Concord, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at Parc @ Sharon Amity in Charlotte. A graveside service will be held Saturday, October 3 at 1:30 pm at Carolina Memorial Park with Rev. Keith Navey officiating. The body will lie in state Friday afternoon at Wilkinson Funeral Home until 4:30 pm. Mr. Strube...

Timothy Parker

Timothy Parker

Sep 26, 2020

Mr. Timothy Dale Parker “Tombstone Tim”, of Concord, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. His body will lie in state on Tuesday, September 29 from 9 am to 4 pm at Wilkinson Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, September 30 at 1 pm at Oakwood Cemetery. Tim was born August 12, 1954...

W. Erwin Spainhour

W. Erwin Spainhour

Sep 26, 2020

The Honorable William Erwin Spainhour died September 26, 2020, from complications of a traumatic brain injury, surrounded by his family’s love. To his last days, Erwin lived a vigorous life of faith, integrity, intellectual curiosity, service, and compassion. He was a patriot and devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Erwin is survived by his devoted wife of more than...

Betty Marsh

Betty Marsh

Sep 25, 2020

HARRISBURG- Betty Jo Easley Marsh, 82, passed away on September 25, 2020. A service and receiving will be at 12pm Thursday, October 1, at Wilkinson Funeral Home with a private burial to follow. Betty was born on December 1, 1937 in Cabarrus Co. She was the daughter of Robert A. and Louise Barbee Easley. She was an active member of...

Charles Justis

Charles Justis

Sep 24, 2020

Mr. Charles Eugene Justis, Jr. of Concord, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 24, 2020 at his home. A memorial service will be 3 PM Saturday (10/3/2020) at Wilkinson Funeral Home. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home. Charles was born March 23, 1937 in Harrisburg, PA to the late Charles E. Justis Sr. and Mable...

Melvin Anderson

Melvin Anderson

Sep 23, 2020

Mr. Melvin Edward Anderson, 90, of Concord, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am, on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Carolina Memorial Park (Fountain Section) officiated by Rev. Darrell Coble and Rev. Michael Waters. The family will receive friends following the service at the cemetery. Melvin was...