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Yolima-Elaina Furr Fernandez

Yolima-Elaina Furr Fernandez

Jun 10, 2018

Our precious angel, Yolima-Elaina Furr Fernandez was born Sunday, June 10, 2018 at Atrium Health in Charlotte. She was with us for 15 minutes before God took her to be with him. Yolima-Elaina is survived by her parents, Damian and Whitney Furr Fernandez; 3 sisters, 1 brother; her very loving grandmother, Jennifer Furr Dominguez, and a host of other relatives...

David Walker Newton

David Walker Newton

Jun 8, 2018

Mr. David Walker Newton of the Poplar Trails community, passed away Friday, June 8, 2018 at his home. David was born October 25, 1959 in Concord to the late J.B. Newton, Jr. and Helen Melchor Newton. He graduated from Concord High School Class of 1977, and later was employed by The Dryer Vent Wizard. David was a hard working guy,...

Robert David Sommer

Robert David Sommer

Jun 4, 2018

Robert David Sommer (Bob), 92, formerly of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away on Monday, June 4, 2018 in Concord, NC. A service of celebration of his life will be held Saturday, June 16, at Saint Joseph United Methodist Church in Fort Wayne, IN. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery, Ossian, IN. Robert was born on April 9, 1926 in Fort...

Edith Elaine Curtis

Edith Elaine Curtis

Jun 2, 2018

Edith “Elaine” Curtis, 78, of Kannapolis passed away Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Avante Nursing Center. A memorial service will be held at 3 PM Thursday, June 7, 2018 in Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Carol Carkin officiating. Born in Haywood County on September 23, 1939, she was the daughter to the late Charles Manley Curtis and Edith Elizabeth...

Alvin Hite

Alvin Hite

Jun 2, 2018

Please share your favorite memory of Alvin to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.

Jerry Burrette Jr Cohen

Jerry Burrette Jr Cohen

May 31, 2018

Mr. Jerry Burrette Cohen, Jr. 67, of Concord, passed away Thursday, May 31, 2018 at CMC-Main in Charlotte after a courageous battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia surrounded by his loving family. His funeral will be Monday June 4, 2018 at 11 AM at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Rev. Thaddeus D. Brown and assisted by Rev. Keith Bingham. Burial...

Frank Donald Moody

Frank Donald Moody

May 30, 2018

CONCORD- Mr. Frank Donald “Don” Moody passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at his home. His funeral will be 1 PM Monday at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. Randy Wall. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery with honors by Concord Fire Department Honor Guard. The family will receive friends 3 to 5 PM Sunday at Wilkinson Funeral Home....

Sheila Sankar

Sheila Sankar

May 30, 2018

Sheila Sankar was born in Guyana on January 1, 1942, at Diamond Sugar Plantation Estate. She came from a large family, which comprised of seven brothers and four sisters. Sheila met her loving and caring husband, Raymond Sankar, in the year 1970, and their loving relationship blossomed, and their marriage lasted for 48 years. Being together, they were blessed with...

Lillian Ineva Little

Lillian Ineva Little

May 28, 2018

Mrs Lillian Merrill Little, age 100, passed away May 28, 2018 at Atrium Health-NorthEast. The funeral service will be 2 pm Friday at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 1-2 PM Friday prior to the service. Rev Scott Davis will officiate and burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. Lillian was born in Henderson Co, NC...

Claire Ann Lamere

Claire Ann Lamere

May 27, 2018

Claire Ann LaMere, 75 of Concord, North Carolina passed away on Sunday May 27th, 2018 after a short illness. Born in Northampton, Massachusetts she was the daughter of the late Lucien and Flora Veilleux. She was the beloved wife of the late Leo LaMere for 54 years. She is survived by her daughter, Sandra Taber and her husband Scott Taber...

Doris Davis

Doris Davis

May 25, 2018

Doris Griffin Helms Davis, 78, of Concord, died Friday, May 25, 2018 at her home. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel, Concord, with Rev. Scott Simpson officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park, Concord. Born February 9, 1940 in Union County, Mrs. Davis was the daughter of the...

James Carl Redding

James Carl Redding

May 24, 2018

James “Jim” Carl Redding, 86, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 24, 2018, at Tucker Hospice House. A memorial service will be held at Epworth United Methodist Church on Thursday, May 31, 2018, at 1:00 pm and officiated by Reverends Linda Bowman and Keith Lowder. The family will receive friends following the service. He was born in Charlotte...

David Edward Kirk

David Edward Kirk

May 24, 2018

CONCORD- David E. “Hawkshaw” Kirk, 71 passed away at the Levine- Dickson Hospice House on May 24, 2018. A 3pm Sunday graveside service will be held at Carolina Memorial Park with Rev. Ed Hall officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday from 2-3pm. Hawkshaw was one of six children born to Lewis Edward and June Evelyn Beamon Kirk. He was...

Shelia Thomas

Shelia Thomas

May 24, 2018

Ms. Shelia Ann Thomas, 67, passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Tucker Hospice House. A funeral service will be held at 3:30 pm, Sunday, May 27, 2018 at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel, with burial to follow at Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2-3:30 prior to the service. Shelia was born on April 25, 1951 in...

Jimmie Franklin Little

Jimmie Franklin Little

May 22, 2018

CONCORD- Mr. Jimmie Franklin Little of Lacoma Lane, passed away Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at Tucker Hospice House. The family will receive friends 6 to 7 PM Wednesday at Wilkinson Funeral Home. A graveside service with full military honors will be 1 PM Thursday at Pinecrest Memorial Park in Clayton, NC. Jimmie was born July 8, 1935 in Concord to...

William Bruce Martin

William Bruce Martin

May 22, 2018

Mr. William “Bill” Bruce Martin, 81, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at Atrium Health-Main in Charlotte, NC. A graveside service will be held at 3:00pm, on Friday, May 25, 2018 at St. Martin Lutheran Church Cemetery, 5469 NC-200, Concord, NC 28025, officiated by Rev. Dr. Mark Ericson. The family will greet friends following the service in the Church...

Billie Carolyn Smith

Billie Carolyn Smith

May 18, 2018

Mrs. Billie S. Smith, 76, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 18, 2018 at her home. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, on Wednesday, May 23 at Eastside Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. William Perkins. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm on Tuesday night at Wilkinson Funeral Home. Billie was born on July...

Katherine "Kitty" Taylor

Katherine "Kitty" Taylor

May 15, 2018

Katherine Bartram “Kitty” Taylor went to heaven unexpectedly on May 15, 2018. Born November 6, 1957 in Concord, North Carolina, Kitty loved her family, her friends, and her animals. She had a lifelong passion for horses and of course, her VOLS. Kitty graduated from Concord High School and the University of Tennessee in Knoxville with a degree in communications. She...

Katherine Lunsford

Katherine Lunsford

May 15, 2018

Please share your favorite memory of Katherine to be included in a special keepsake book for the family.

David Jaminet Badgley

David Jaminet Badgley

May 15, 2018

Dateline: Kannapolis Mr. David Jaminet Badgley, age 63 passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at Atrium Health, Northeast. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 pm Saturday, May 19 at Concord ARP Church. A service of celebration will follow at 4 pm with Pastor Mark McClamrock officiating. Dave was born May 31, 1954 in Manhatten, NY and raised...

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