Obituaries

Martha Stephens

Martha Stephens

Feb 21, 2020

Martha Huitt Stephens passed on peacefully at the Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC, on the snowy day of February 21, 2020. She was born in Newton, NC, on October 30, 1943, to James Robert Huitt and Roena Harbinson Huitt. Martha was a devoted wife and mother, and is survived by her husband of 52 years, Ronald B. Stephens; her...

Martha Furr

Martha Furr

Feb 19, 2020

Martha Rigler Furr 95 passed away peacefully on February 19, 2020 at the Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC. She was born March 26, 1924 in Charlotte, NC to Cornelia Davis Rigler and Edward Jackson Rigler. Martha graduated from Central High School in 1942 where she was 1st Violin in the orchestra. She was awarded a music scholarship to Queens...

William "Boger" Long

William "Boger" Long

Feb 19, 2020

William Boger Long, Jr. 86, passed away unexpectedly at his home on February 19, 2020, the day after he celebrated his 86th birthday. Boger was born in Concord on February 18, 1934 to the late William Sr. and Margie Crouch Long. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Long. Boger graduated from Concord High School and went...

Hartwell Condrey

Hartwell Condrey

Feb 17, 2020

Mr. Hartwell Eugene Condrey, 82, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 17, 2020 at Tucker Hospice House, surrounded by his family. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at Pitts Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. B. Scott Davis. The family will receive friends from 9:30-10:45 am prior to the service. A...

Mary Kathryn Ewart

Mary Kathryn Ewart

Feb 16, 2020

Mary Kathryn Ewart of Concord died Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020, at her home after a brief illness. The family will receive friends Friday, March 6 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, at Wilkinson Funeral Home. A memorial service is set for 11 a.m. Saturday, March 7, at First Presbyterian Church of Concord, of which she was a member. Born August 16,...

Donald Perkins

Donald Perkins

Feb 15, 2020

Mr. Donald Clayton Perkins, Jr. age 81 passed away unexpectedly February 15, 2020 at Atrium Health University City. A private burial with military honors will be held for the family. A service of celebration will be held on Saturday, February 29 at 2 pm at First Baptist Church in Indian Trail, 732 Indian Trail Fairview Road, Indian Trail, NC 28079....

Nancy Brown

Nancy Brown

Feb 15, 2020

CONCORD- Nancy Mullis Brown, 71, passed away at Atrium Cabarrus on February 15, 2020. A 2:30pm Monday graveside service will be held at West Concord Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 1-2pm at Wilkinson Funeral Home. Nancy was born in Union Co. to Clingmon Lee and Margaret Elizabeth Hooks Mullis on June 1, 1948. She enjoyed spending time...

Mary Lambert

Mary Lambert

Feb 15, 2020

Surrounded by her loved ones, Mary S. Lambert, age 83, of Concord, NC, entered the gates of Heaven on Saturday, February 15, 2020. A graveside service will be held at 2:30 pm on Sunday, February 23 at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. Dr. Rodney Quesenberry, officiating. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Ray Lambert and sons, Jim, David...

Marylyn Smith

Marylyn Smith

Feb 14, 2020

Mrs. Marylyn McCaw Smith, 91, of Concord, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Broadus Baptist Church officiated by pastors Rodney Quesenberry and Sonny Reavis. The family will receive friends from 1-2 prior to the service. Marylyn was born on August...

Dennis Easley

Dennis Easley

Feb 13, 2020

Mr. Dennis Lynn Easley passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020 at his home. A celebration of his life and gathering of friends will be 11 AM Friday, February 21 at his home, 2000 Florida Avenue in Kannapolis. Dennis was born February 21, 1957 in Concord to the late Thomas Howard Easley and Alice Query Easley. He graduated from Central Cabarrus...

Terry Thompson

Terry Thompson

Feb 12, 2020

Mr. Terry Clay Thompson, age 77 passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020 with his family at his side. The family will receive friends Saturday, February 15th from 1 to 3 pm at Wilkinson Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held in the chapel at 3 pm with Rev. Jerry McCall and Rev. Benny Creed officiating. Burial will follow at...

Kaye Crowle

Kaye Crowle

Feb 12, 2020

Kaye Elizabeth Crowle, 33, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital. She is survived by her parents, William and Lee Beth Crowle, and her sister, Kristen Crowle, all of Concord. Born in Concord, Kaye graduated from Concord High School in 2005 where she was a 4-year all-conference swimmer, a member of the National Honor Society, and...

Autie Harrington

Autie Harrington

Feb 8, 2020

Mrs Autie Mae Greene Harrington, 99, of Concord passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Tucker Hospice House. A 2 PM graveside service will be held on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Carolina Memorial Park officiated by the Rev. Joey Morrison. Mrs Harrington was born June 21, 1920 in Stanly County. She was one of nine children born to the...

Ronald "Ron" Schertler

Ronald "Ron" Schertler

Feb 6, 2020

Mr. Ronald “Ron” Joseph Schertler, 80, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at his home. A funeral mass will be held at 1 pm on February 14, 2020 at St. James “The Greater” Catholic Church, officiated by Father Jerome Chavarria. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm on February 13, 2020 at Wilkinson Funeral Home. Ron was...

Lorraine Williams

Lorraine Williams

Feb 6, 2020

Mrs. Lorraine Reizck Williams, 91, of Concord, NC, passed away at her home Thursday, February 6, 2020. Lorraine was beloved by her family and friends for her unconditional love, her smile and humor, her giving nature and her dedication to her family, friends, church and community. Family and friends are invited to join the family for Lorraine’s funeral. The service...

Robert "Bob" Hoagland

Robert "Bob" Hoagland

Feb 2, 2020

Mr. Robert “Bob” Clyde Hoagland of Timber Place passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020 at Tucker Hospice House. Bob’s funeral will be 11 am Thursday at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. Sonny Reavis. Burial will follow at West Concord Cemetery. The family will receive friends beginning at 10 am Thursday at the funeral home. Bob was born September...

James Larrabee

James Larrabee

Jan 29, 2020

Mr. James “Jim” Carlton Larrabee, age 87, passed away peacefully at Tucker Hospice House, Wednesday, January 29, 2020. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 pm Saturday, February 1 at Mallard Creek Presbyterian Church. A funeral service will follow at 3 pm with Rev. Alison Messick-Watkins officiating. Burial with military honors will be held in the church cemetery....

Charles "Butch" Blackwelder

Charles "Butch" Blackwelder

Jan 24, 2020

Mr. Charles Ray “Butch” Blackwelder, 79, passed away on Friday, January 24, at Atrium Health Cabarrus. A funeral service will be held at 6:00pm on Monday, January 27, 2020 at Wilkinson Funeral Home chapel, officiated by Pastor Ronnie Pinyan. The family will receive friends from 4-6 prior to the service at the funeral home. Butch was born on November 11,...

Bobby Leigh

Bobby Leigh

Jan 20, 2020

Mr. Bobby Gene Leigh, of Sedgefield Street, passed away Monday, January 20, 2020. His funeral service will be 2 PM Thursday at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. Gene Edwards. Burial will follow at West Concord Cemetery. The family will receive friends beginning at 11:30am Thursday at the funeral home. Bob was born October 23, 1931 in Concord to...

Kitty Cline

Kitty Cline

Jan 19, 2020

Mrs. Kitty Lingle Cline, age 94 passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Atrium Health Northeast. A graveside service will be held Tuesday, January 21 at 1 pm at Carolina Memorial Park with Rev. Suzanne Dornsmith officiating. “Miss Kitty”, as she was affectionately known, was born May 7, 1925 in Lancaster, SC, to the late Ben Dupre Lingle and Marquerite...