Obituaries

Catalina Guadalupe Ascencion
Dec 20, 2017
Our precious angel, Catalina Guadalupe Ascencion went to heaven on Wednesday, December 20, 2017. A visitation for family and friends will be from 1 to 2 pm Friday, December 22 at Wilkinson Funeral Home. Those left to cherish Catalina’s memory are her parents, Carmen Ascencion and Justin Encarnacion; two brothers, Oscar and Christopher Ramirez of the home; loving grandparents, aunts,...
Betty Catherine Watson
Dec 17, 2017
Mrs. Betty Catherine Harmon-Watson was Promoted to Glory on Sunday, December 17, 2017 early in the morning surrounded by family. Visitation will be at Wilkinson Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 19th from 6-8PM. The celebration of life service will be officiated by Major Ted Morris III and held at The Salvation Army Concord Corps on Wednesday, December 20th at 2PM,...
Whitney Renee Mcgirt
Dec 13, 2017
Whitney Renee McGirt, 31, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 13, 2017. A memorial service will be held at 5:00 pm, Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at Homestead Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Mitch Thomas. The family will receive friends from 3-5 prior to the service. Whitney was born on July 28, 1986 in Charleston, SC to Theresa Lynn Lemmonds McGirt...
Brandon Ray Ledbetter
Dec 12, 2017
Mr. Brandon Ray Ledbetter of Poplar Tent Road, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at his mother’s home. A memorial service will be 7 PM Monday at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. Allen Montgomery. The family will receive friends beginning at 5:30 PM Monday at the funeral home. Brandon was born October 4, 1992 in Concord to Donna...
Rita Josephine Kopsick
Dec 10, 2017
Mrs. Rita Josephine (Hume) Kopsick, age 91, passed away on December 10th at the Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC. Rita was under the care of her youngest son, Michael and his family (Crystal, David and Steven), in Kannapolis for the last 7+ years as she dealt with advanced age and health issues. There are no planned services although she...

Ruth Ann Holmes
Dec 9, 2017
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Dena Darlene Thomas
Dec 8, 2017
POLKTON-Ms. Dena Darlene Combs Thomas of Jones Pond Road, passed away Friday, December 8, 2017 at her home. The family will receive friends from 3 until 5 PM Sunday at Wilkinson Funeral Home in Concord. Dena was born September 7, 1962 in Clifton, VA to the late Jimmy Combs and Nancy Jack Combs. She was also preceded in death by...
Mildred Ailene Fisher
Dec 8, 2017
Mrs. Mildred Ailene Rice Fisher, age 84 passed away Friday, December 8, 2017 at Levine Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at Wilkinson Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held in the chapel at 2 p.m. with burial to follow at Carolina Memorial Park. Mrs. Fisher...

Hillard Elaine Ballard
Dec 7, 2017
CONCORD- Hillard Elaine “Hully” Bunn Ballard, 95, passed away at Tucker Hospice House on December 7, 2017. A memorial service will be 3pm Saturday at Forest Hill United Methodist Church with Rev. Suzanne Dornsmith officiating. The family will receive in the church parlor on Saturday from 2 to 3pm. On August 21, 1922, Hully was born in Cabarrus County to...
Peggy Strube
Dec 6, 2017
Mrs. Peggy Bost Strube of Laverne Drive, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at NorthEast Medical Center. Her funeral will be 1 PM Sunday at Kerr Street United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Chris Harbin. Burial will follow at West Concord Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5 to 7 PM Saturday at Wilkinson Funeral Home. Peggy was born November...
Sandra Saxman
Dec 5, 2017
Mrs. Sandra Walters Saxman, formerly of Northumberland, PA passed away at her home on December 5, 2017. She was born July 23, 1948 in Harrisburg, PA, the youngest of six daughters to Harry E. and Sara E. Walters of Hersey, PA. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by two sisters, Nancy Morrett and Dorothy (Dot) O’Donnell. On October...

Marolin Curtis
Dec 5, 2017
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Carolyn Kaye Compton
Dec 5, 2017
Mrs. Carolyn Kaye Teague Compton, age 75, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at CHS Northeast, after a brief illness. Carolyn was born November 29, 1942 in Carter County, TN, a daughter of the late Clyde and Mildred Price Teague. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Darwin L. Compton, Sr. Carolyn retired as a nurse after 54...
Starla Diane Moon
Dec 2, 2017
Starla Benson Moon, 67, died unexpectedly on December 2, 2017. Starla was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota where she lived until completing college at Augustana and earning a teaching degree. She taught for over two decades, beginning her career working with special needs children. She went on to teach middle school, primarily at J.N. Fries, for many years. Starla...

Ramona Darlyne Clements
Dec 1, 2017
Ramona Darlyne Hampton Clements, 78, of Concord, passed away Friday, December 1, 2017 at her home. A graveside service will be held at 11am Monday, December 4, 2017 at Mimosa Cemetery in Davidson. Ramona graduated from North Mecklenburg High School in 1957, and in 1960 she graduated from Lowrance Hospital School of Nursing. She worked in Wilmington, NC and Richmond,...
Charles Duane Ginder
Dec 1, 2017
CONCORD- Charles Duane “Jeep” Ginder, 81 passed away at his home on December 1, 2017. A memorial service celebrating his life and visitation will be at the Speedway Club at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday, January 13, 2018 from noon to 3pm. In the very small town of Sandyville, Iowa Jeep was born to James W. “Jim” and Grace Bricker...

James Munro
Nov 29, 2017
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Carolyn Starnes
Nov 28, 2017
Mrs. Rita “Carolyn” Starnes, 72, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Five Oaks Manor. A funeral service will be held 6:00 pm, Thursday, November 30, 2017 at Wilkinson Funeral Home, officiated by Rev. Buck Canup. The family will receive friends from 4-6 prior to the service. The Family will be at the home of her daughter Kelly, 11385...
Doyt William Abernathy
Nov 28, 2017
Doyt William Abernathy, 80, of Jonesville, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. A private family service will be held at a later date. Born on August 22, 1937, he was the son of the late William and Sally Abernathy. He was a U.S. Army veteran. During his time in service, he played both football...

Rita Starnes
Nov 28, 2017
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