Obituaries

Lewis Sherrill

Dec 20, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Lewis "Lew" Stone Sherrill, who left us peacefully on December 20, 2024 after a battle with cancer at the age of 68. Born on October 23, 1956, in Cabarrus County to the late L.C. "Tooney" Sherrill and Geraldine Ridenhour Sherrill.

Lew spent his life in the Concord area, where he was a beloved...

Irene Bratton

Dec 17, 2024

Mrs. Irene Annette Motley Bratton, 95, of Concord, NC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at Tucker Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family.

A graveside service was held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Oakwood Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Jim Hood.

Irene was born on April 8, 1929, in Concord, NC, to the late Goldie Belle...

Janice Cook

Dec 15, 2024

Mrs. Janice Rose Cook, 91, of Concord, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Atrium Health-Cabarrus, surrounded by her loving family.

A graveside service will be held at 12:00 PM on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Carolina Memorial Park, officiated by Pastor Chris O’Guin. The family will greet friends following the service.

Janice was born on June 30, 1933, in Concord,...

Margaret Hall

Dec 12, 2024

Mrs. Margaret Judith "Judy" Hopper Hall, age 81 of Concord passed away on Thursday December 12, 2024 at Tucker Hospice House, following a short illness.

A service to celebrate her life will be held on Sunday December 15th at 2:00 pm in the chapel of Wilkinson Funeral Home, with Rev. Buster Pigg officiating. The family will greet friends...

Barbara Spears

Dec 9, 2024

Mrs. Barbara Eyvonne Howell Spears, age 85 passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, December 9, 2024.

A visitation will be held Thursday, December 12th from 6 to 8 pm at Wilkinson Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held Friday, December 13th at 1pm in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Bob Tallent officiating. Burial will follow at...

Melanie Troxler

Dec 8, 2024

Mrs. Melanie Long Troxler, 54, of Albemarle, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at her Lake Tillery home.

Her funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Calvary Lutheran Church, officiated by Rev. James Laurence and Rev. John Futterer. The family will greet friends following the service in the church Fellowship Hall.

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Rachal Morway

Dec 4, 2024

Rachal Rose (Ferchau) Morway of Concord, age 45, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday December 4, 2024 at Atrium Hospice House.

Rachal's funeral mass will be held 1:30 PM Friday (12/13/2024) at St. James "the Greater" Catholic Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM Thursday at Wilkinson Funeral Home.

Rachal...

Yorkaeht Lorenzo Vargas

Dec 3, 2024

Mr. Yorkaeht Lorenzo Vargas passed away Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at his home.

The family will receive friends at Wilkinson Funeral Home from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM on Friday, December 6, 2024. A funeral mass will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, December 6, 2024 at St. James Catholic Church, with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

Yorka was born...

Raymond Porter

Nov 30, 2024

Raymond Porter Sr. son of Maude and Robert Porter was born on February 19, 1941, in Elizabeth, NJ. He fell asleep in death after a long battle with illness, on November 30, 2024. He was one of thirteen siblings. He attended the city of Elizabeth Public School system, where he graduated from Jefferson High School. After graduation he served in...

Margaret Lackey

Nov 27, 2024

Annie Margaret Misenheimer Lackey (Margaret), age 97, died on November 27, 2024 after suffering a fractured femur that resulted in several health challenges. She was born in Concord, North Carolina where she lived until age 93. In October 2020, she and her late husband, Leon Rankin Lackey, moved to Decatur, Georgia to be closer to family.

A graveside service to celebrate...

Harley Padgett

Nov 25, 2024

Mr. Harley Janna Padgett, 97, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 25, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Rev. Kenny Wallace, with burial to follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will greet friends...

Anita Poe

Nov 24, 2024

Mrs. Anita Diane Stough Poe, 74 of Concord passed away on Sunday November 24, 2024 surrounded by her family and friends.

Mrs. Poe was born on October 24, 1950 in Cabarrus County to the late Howard Franklin and Juanita Blackwelder Stough. She is survived by her two sons, Mr. Jeffery Todd Barbee (Christine) and Mr. Chad Barbee, two sisters,...

Barbara Searing

Nov 23, 2024

Barbara Jean Searing, a beloved wife, mother, gardener, writer, and artist, peacefully passed away at the age of 82 in Concord, NC on November 23, 2024.

Born on August 29, 1942, in Flushing, NY, to the late Jean Miller Gorsline, Albert Gorsline. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Bruce Gorsline; sister-in-law, Vange Gorsline.

Barbara's journey in education led her...

Ronald Wilson

Nov 23, 2024

Mr. Ronald James Wilson, 87, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the VA Medical Center-Hospice in Salisbury, surrounded by his loving family.

Ron was born on January 5, 1937, in Portsmouth, NH, to the late Evelyn Alice Young Wilson and John Wilson.

After graduating high school, Ron embarked on a career as a salesman at...

Mary Revelle

Nov 22, 2024

Mrs. Mary Ruth Long Revelle of Mt. Pleasant, NC, passed away at her home Friday, November 22, 2024.

A graveside service will be held 1:00 PM Monday, December 2nd at Cabarrus Memorial Gardens officiated by Pastor Lance Hill. The family will greet friends at the cemetery.

Mary was born November 4, 1934 in Concord to the late John Lloyd “Doc” Long and...

Alfreda Fuller-Simmons

Nov 22, 2024

CHARLOTTE- Alfreda Fuller-Simmons, 53, who dedicated her life to family and public service, was called home by her heavenly Father on November 22, 2024. Born at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia on November 2, 1971, she was the daughter of the late Ruth Pelzer Fuller and the late Alfred Fuller.

She was joined in holy matrimony to her husband and soulmate Keith...

Judy Huneycutt

Nov 22, 2024

Mrs. Judy Hill Huneycutt, 74, of Midland, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024 at Novant Health Presbyterian in Charlotte.

Judy was born on December 1, 1949 in Stanly County to the late Vernon Ward and late Maggie Isabella Whitley Hill. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Jerry Dean Huneycutt, one son, Jeremy Huneycutt and wife April, one...

Kathie Deyo

Nov 21, 2024

Kathie Louise Deyo, 72, of Concord, NC, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, November 21, 2024.

A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Wilkinson Funeral Home in Concord, NC from 2 pm to 4 pm.

Kathie was born on January 5, 1952, to Arthur and Helen Little in Teaneck, NJ. After graduating from Liverpool Central High School...

Linda Frieze

Nov 16, 2024

Linda Faye Riley Frieze, age 77, passed away early Saturday morning, November 16th, 2024.

Born January 29th, 1947, in Cabarrus County, she was the daughter of the late Ed and Ruby Riley. In addition to her parents, Linda was predeceased in death by her husband John William Frieze II on August 17, 2004.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, November 23rd...

Pamela White

Nov 10, 2024

Pamela Jarrell White, 76, of Concord, NC, passed away peacefully in her home on November 9, 2024. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. Pam was born in Cabarrus County in 1948 to Evelyn and Graham Jarrell. She attended Hartsell School to later work at Phillip Morris. 

Pam was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Dianne Galyan. 

She was...