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Kaylene Thompson

Kaylene Thompson

May 4, 2024

CONCORD- Kaylene Whitaker Thompson, better known as “KK” by those she loved, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 4, 2024. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 pm, Friday, May 10th, 2024, at Wilkinson Funeral Home of Concord. The funeral service will be at 1:00 pm, Saturday, May 11th, 2024, at Harmony Church Concord (101 White St.) with Rev. Andi...

Donna Carlton

Donna Carlton

Apr 30, 2024

Mrs. Donna Lee Carlton, nee Bettenhausen, beloved wife of Albert W. Carlton for 57 years, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. She will forever be in our hearts. A family service will be held at a later time. Donna was born July 17, 1948 in Blue Island, IL to the late Herbert C. Bettenhausen...

William "Bill" Randolph Youngblood

William "Bill" Randolph Youngblood

Apr 30, 2024

William “Bill” Youngblood died unexpectedly at his home in Gainesville, GA on April 30, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Theresa “Terry,” son Bryan, daughter Elizabeth (James), and grandchildren Harrison and Kaitlyn, stepson Stephen, stepdaughter Ashley (Matthew), his brother F. Marcus “Marc” Youngblood, sister Elizabeth “Beth” Griffin (Tom), and nieces Ellie, Katie, and Susie. He was preceded in death...

Keith Widenhouse

Keith Widenhouse

Apr 28, 2024

Mr. Keith Cox Widenhouse passed away Sunday, April 28, 2024 at his home. A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, May 7th at Center Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, 8055 Highway 200, Midland, NC officiated by Rev. Alan Thompson. The family will receive friends following the service. Keith was born May 9, 1946 in Concord to the late...

Charles Brandon

Charles Brandon

Apr 22, 2024

In Loving Memory of Mr. Charles William Brandon, Jr. On April 22, 2024, the world lost a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend, Mr. Charles William Brandon, Jr., at the age of 74, surrounded by his family at Duke University Hospital. Charles leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories that will forever be treasured by those...

Richard Barnhardt

Richard Barnhardt

Apr 21, 2024

Richard Michael Barnhardt, Sr., 73, of Lenoir, died Sunday, April 21, 2024, at UNC Health Blue Ridge – Morganton. Mr. Barnhardt was born August 17, 1950, in Cabarrus County, son of the late Bert Rodney Barnhardt, Sr. and the late Virginia Christine Thomas Barnhardt. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son Richard Michael Barnhardt, Jr. and...

Shirley Bonds

Shirley Bonds

Apr 20, 2024

Shirley May Peters Bonds of Concord, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus at the age of 96. There will be a graveside service for Shirley at Carolina Memorial Park on Sunday, April 28th at 2:00 pm, with Rev. Scott Simpson officiating. The family will speak to friends following the graveside service. The service will be...

Elfrida Alvarez Escribano

Elfrida Alvarez Escribano

Apr 18, 2024

Ms. Elfrida Matilde Alvarez Escribano, 75, of Concord, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her family. A memorial service will be held at 12 pm, on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Wilkinson Funeral Home. The family will greet friends from11:00am to 12:00 pm prior to the service. Elfrida was born on March 14, 1949...

Jayne Rackley

Jayne Rackley

Apr 13, 2024

In Loving Memory of Mrs. Jayne Faye Owens Rackley Mrs. Jayne Faye Owens Rackley, 63, of Concord, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family, after a courageous 9-month battle with cancer. She was born on June 16, 1960, in Gaffney, SC, to Franklin Owens and the late Yvonne Owens. She is also preceded...

Maude Biggers

Maude Biggers

Apr 13, 2024

Maude “Mickey” Victoria Irvin Biggers, lovingly known as Mickey, passed away on April 13, 2024, at her home under the care of Hospice. She was 102 years old. Mickey was born on February 12, 1922, in Concord, North Carolina, to Jay Lynn and Violet Lee Morris Irvin. She was a devoted member of Central United Methodist Church. For 26 years,...

Ellis Lawson

Ellis Lawson

Apr 11, 2024

In Loving Memory of Mr. Ellis Lawson III Mr. Ellis Lawson III, 64, of Albemarle, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Atrium Health-Cabarrus. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Wilkinson Funeral Home chapel, officiated by Rev. Evelyn Lawson. The service will be livestreamed at the following link: https://www.facebook.com/wilkinsonfuneralhome/ Ellis...

Michael Faggart

Michael Faggart

Apr 11, 2024

Michael W. Faggart, age 82, died Thursday, April 11th at his home in Charlotte. He was born in Concord on August 17, 1941 to Donald A. Faggart and Vera Cauble Faggart. Mike was a member of Concord High School, Class of 1959, and graduated from N.C. State University. From 1965 to 1971, Mike served in the U.S. Air Force and...

Shawn Anderson

Shawn Anderson

Apr 11, 2024

In Loving Memory of Mr. Brion “Shawn” Anderson Mr. Brion “Shawn” Anderson, 52, of Kannapolis, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at his home. He was born on September 19, 1971, in Fort Myers, Florida, to Laura Anderson and the late Gerald Anderson. He is also preceded in death by his grandmother, Lois Arlene Alexander; uncle, Dave Alexander;...

Sammy Dagenhart

Sammy Dagenhart

Apr 8, 2024

Sammy Ray (Sam) Dagenhart, age 74, of Statesville, NC, died April 8 at Gordon Hospice House. He was born in Statesville, NC on December 18, 1949 to Calvin Julius Dagenhart and Louise Gwendolyn Holmes Dagenhart. Sam attended North Iredell High School and then went on to study Engineering at UNC-Charlotte, graduating in 1972. During his time at UNC-Charlotte, Sam met...

Jennifer Mcneill

Jennifer Mcneill

Apr 8, 2024

In Loving Memory of Mrs. Jennifer Kathryn Connelly McNeill Mrs. Jennifer Kathryn Connelly McNeill, a beloved resident of Kannapolis, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 8, 2024, at Tucker Hospice House. She was 86 years old. Jennifer was born on March 7, 1938, in Raleigh, NC, to the late Martha Caroline Green Connelly and Willard Moss Connelly. She was preceded...

Sylvia Overcash

Sylvia Overcash

Apr 7, 2024

CONCORD- Sylvia Brannon Overcash, 84, passed away on April 7, 2024. An 11:30am graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 10, at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 10:00-11:00am at Wilkinson Funeral Home. Sylvia was born on September 19, 1939 in Cabarrus County. She was the daughter of Bryan Neil and Annie Mae Bennett Brannon....

Dean “Yogi” Alan Warber

Dean “Yogi” Alan Warber

Apr 6, 2024

Dean “Yogi” Alan Warber passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024 as a result of an automobile accident. Yogi was born March 13, 1957, in Sycamore, IL to the late Howard Laverne Warber and Esther Marie Schmitt Warber. Yogi attended Sycamore High School and was an extremely talented athlete. He played varsity baseball, basketball and was the quarterback for the...

Christopher Calloway

Christopher Calloway

Apr 5, 2024

Mr. Christopher Calloway, age 39, of Concord passed away on Friday, April 5th, 2024 surrounded by his family at his parents’ home. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6 to 8 pm on Friday, April 12th at Wilkinson Funeral Home. A service of celebration will be held in the funeral home chapel on Saturday, April 13th...

Guy Tebbit

Guy Tebbit

Apr 3, 2024

Dr. Guy Lee Tebbit of Concord, and formerly of Greensboro, passed away Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at his home. A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday (4/13/2024) at Wilkinson Funeral Home in Concord. The family will receive friends beginning at 9:30 AM at the funeral home. Guy was born August 8, 1949 in Aurora, IL to the late...

Robert Donah

Robert Donah

Apr 3, 2024

CONCORD- Robert "Bob" Lewis Donah,96, passed away at home on April 3, 2024. An 11:00am memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 20 2024 at Wilkinson Funeral Home. Pastor Jim Simonds will officiate the service which will include military honors delivered by the US Navy. Bob was born on March 4, 1928 in Syracuse, NY. He was one of...

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