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Robert Junior Tallent

Robert Junior Tallent

Jan 28, 2017

Mr. Robert Junior “Big Bob” Tallent, age 76 passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 28, 2017. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Monday, January 30, 2017 at Wilkinson Funeral Home. A service to celebrate his life will be held 1:00 pm Tuesday at Wilkinson Funeral Home with Rev. Bobby Tallent and Rev. Jimmy Barrett officiating. Burial will...

Randy Cress

Randy Cress

Jan 27, 2017

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Peggy Geraldine Dry

Peggy Geraldine Dry

Jan 26, 2017

Peggy Lowder Dry, 79, of Concord, North Carolina was welcomed into heaven at 4:50 pm on January 26; she passed on surrounded by the love of her family. Peggy was born May 31, 1937 in Cabarrus County; she was the daughter of the late Houston Brack and Minnie Carter Lowder. One of the first female broker/owner realtors in the area,...

Catherine Jeanette Cline

Catherine Jeanette Cline

Jan 25, 2017

Jeanette Shelton Cline passed away peacefully on Jan. 24, 2017 after a brief period of declining health. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Jeanette Cline will be held on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 at 2 PM at Wilkinson Funeral Home, 100 Branchview Dr., Concord, with Pastor John Futterer officiating. Jeanette was born on August 1, 1930 in Draper...

Annella Rockson

Annella Rockson

Jan 25, 2017

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Velma Richardson

Velma Richardson

Jan 24, 2017

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Stuart Richardson

Stuart Richardson

Jan 24, 2017

Velma Stuart Allen Richardson passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Morningside of Concord. Stuart was born on September 1, 1926, to the late William McKinley Allen and Sallie Denning Allen. Stuart grew up in Harnett County, North Carolina, and graduated from Angier High School. She attended Atlantic Christian College. During World War Il, Stuart worked at the North...

Gary Wayne Fink

Gary Wayne Fink

Jan 22, 2017

Mr. Gary Wayne Fink passed away at his home Sunday, January 22, 2017. A memorial service with military honors will be 3 PM Saturday, February 4th at Kerr Street United Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Jim Hood. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. Gary was born June 1, 1938 in Concord to the late Felix...

Pauline **** Tucker

Pauline **** Tucker

Jan 20, 2017

Pauline Gladden Tucker was peacefully reunited with her husband of 65 years, Huston Tucker on Friday January 20, 2017. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 pm Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at Bethel Baptist Church in Locust. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 with Rev. Larry Beaver officiating. Burial will be held in the church cemetery. Pauline...

Delphina Penninger

Delphina Penninger

Jan 18, 2017

Delphina Foil Penninger DATELINE-CONCORD Delphina Foil Penninger, 98, of Concord, was granted her final wish Wednesday, January 18, 2017 when she met her Lord and Savior face to face. She passed away at her home surrounded by family. Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 22, 2017 at 3 p.m., at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Wes...

Emily Haigler Long

Emily Haigler Long

Jan 18, 2017

Emily Haigler Price Long died peacefully at her home on January 18, 2017 following a courageous battle with cancer. Throughout her cancer, she exemplified grace, courage, and a sustaining faith that was a beautiful example for her family and those who loved her. She was born January 31, 1932 in Ellerbe, NC to the late James Lantz Price and Annie...

Violet Spears

Violet Spears

Jan 17, 2017

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Odelia Spears

Odelia Spears

Jan 17, 2017

CONCORD- Odelia Fletcher Spears, 93 passed away on January 17, 2017 at CHS-NorthEast. Funeral services will be 11am Saturday, January 21, at Rocky Ridge UMC with Red. Tam Wensil officiating. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at Wilkinson Funeral Home Friday from 6 to 8pm. Odelia was the oldest of three children born to...

Minnie Lou Mccorkle

Minnie Lou Mccorkle

Jan 15, 2017

Minnie Lou McCorkle age 90 of Snellville, GA, passed away peacefully Saturday, January 14, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband, Merrill David McCorkle; her parents, Franklin Stafford Goodman, Sr. and Emma Louise (King) Goodman; son, Franklin Merrill “Chip” McCorkle; and a brother, Franklin S. Goodman, Jr. She is survived by her daughter Faye L. McCorkle of Lilburn,...

Grady William Sr Burr

Grady William Sr Burr

Jan 14, 2017

Grady William Burr, Sr., 75, of Concord passed away January 14, 2017 at Tucker Hospice House. Funeral services will be held at 3pm Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Broadus Baptist Church with Rev. Rodney Quesenberry officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30pm until 3pm prior to the service at the church. Burial will take place in West Concord Cemetery....

Penny Carolyn Reid

Penny Carolyn Reid

Jan 13, 2017

Penny Carolyn Cooke Reid, 60, of Concord, passed away Friday, January 13, 2017 at CHS NorthEast. Funeral services will be conducted at 2pm Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Epworth UMC with Reverend Karen Kaser-Odor officiating. The family will receive friends from 6pm until 8pm Monday, January 16, 2017 at Wilkinson Funeral Home. Burial will take place in Oakwood Cemetery. Penny...

Frank Leonard Jr. Ridenhour

Frank Leonard Jr. Ridenhour

Jan 12, 2017

Frank “Frankie” Leonard Ridenhour Jr., 67, of Concord, passed away January 12, 2017. A memorial service will be held at 5PM Sunday, January 15, 2017 in Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor David Snow officiating. The family will receive friends from 3PM until 5PM prior to the service. He was born on July 27, 1949 in Concord to the late...

Billy James Ford

Billy James Ford

Jan 12, 2017

Billy James Ford, 89, passed away on January 12th at Pruitt Healthcare in Harrisburg. Bill was born Dec. 3, 1927, in Cabarrus County, the son of the late Lester and Annie Strube Ford. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Fink Ford, and a brother, Thurmond “Punch” Ford. Bill was a graduate of Hartsell High School and Catawba...

Zeb Gene Heintz

Zeb Gene Heintz

Jan 11, 2017

Mr. Zeb Gene “Sarge” Heintz, 98, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at Tucker Hospice House. A funeral service will be held 11 am, Saturday, January 14, 2017 at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Rev. Dr. Mark Erickson. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park with full military honors by the Cabarrus Co. Veterans Honor Guard. The family...

Chester Douglas Lyons

Chester Douglas Lyons

Jan 9, 2017

Mr. “C.D.” Chester Douglas Lyons, 79, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017 at CHS-Northeast. A funeral service will be held 11:00 am, Friday, January 13, 2017 at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Rev. Frances Beam and Bill Kinser. Burial will follow at Cabarrus Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5-7 pm, Thursday night at the funeral...

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