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Judy Faye Gilbert
Mar 14, 2026
Judy Faye Gilbert, 76, of Concord, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Judy was born October 6, 1949 in North Carolina to the late Cleatus Benton Hudson and the late Gladys Burris Hudson.
Judy spent most of her years as a Mortgage Lender in which she thoroughly enjoyed. She was a faithful member of Wilmar Park...
Jefferson Freeman
Mar 13, 2026
Jefferson “Jeff” Freeman passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026, after a long-fought illness, surrounded by his wife and children.
Jeff was born on September 6, 1934, in New York City and later moved to North Carolina following his tour of duty in the U.S. Army during the Korean War (1951–1954).
It was in North Carolina that he met his wife, Mary...
David Franklin White Jr.
Mar 13, 2026
David Franklin White Junior (known to all as DJ White) passed away in the early morning of March 13, 2026, surrounded by family and the best group of (those know how he referred to them) that he called friends/family. DJ was 49 years old and resided in Mooresville, North Carolina. His death was sudden and unexpected, due to complications arising...
Zebulon Thomas Gibson, Jr.
Mar 12, 2026
Zebulon Thomas “Tommy” Gibson Jr.
Zebulon Thomas “Tommy” Gibson Jr., born September 7, 1952, in Laurinburg, North Carolina, to Edith “Polly” Gibson and Zebulon Gibson, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Tommy was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather whose greatest joy in life was his family. He took immense pride in his three sons and loved...
William Lewis Russell, Jr.
Mar 11, 2026
William "Bill" Lewis Russell, Jr., 84, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Tucker Hospice House, Kannapolis, NC.
Bill was born September 22, 1941, in Charlotte, NC, to the late William L. and Mary G. Russell. Bill was also preceded in death by his brother, Robert "Bob" Griffin Russell.
He graduated from Charlotte's Harding High School in 1959. He earned...
Sadie Darlene Lefler
Mar 11, 2026
Sadie Darlene Lefler, 89, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Mrs. Lefler was born September 1, 1936 in Concord, North Carolina to the late Lewis Whittington and the late Sadie Gertude Whittington.
She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Walter J. Lefler, Sr, sister Gaye Smith, son and daughter...
Gerald Gaston Freeman
Mar 11, 2026
Gerald G. Freeman, 93, of Harrisburg, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at his home under the care of Atrium Hospice-Kannapolis.
Gerald was born October 12, 1932, in Stanly County, North Carolina to Clarence Freeman and Margret Ada Poplin Freeman. He was preceded in death by his parents as well as his siblings, Laura Herlocker (Harvey), Alice Hatley (Henry), Matha Honeycutt...
Joseph Pinkney Misenheimer, Jr.
Mar 9, 2026
Joseph Pinkney Misenheimer Jr, 96, of Concord passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, at home surrounded by loved ones. It is without doubt that he was ushered in by those who went before him, on his way to meet Jesus.
Joseph was born February 9, 1930, in North Carolina to the late Lillie Talbert Misenheimer and Joseph Pinkney Misenheimer Sr. His...
Betty Ruth Gaskey
Mar 8, 2026
Betty Ruth Gaskey, 96, of Concord, NC passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Lakeside Health & Rehab in Huntersville, NC.
Betty was born February 2, 1930 in Concord, North Carolina to the late John Max Troutman and the late Nettie Maxwell Troutman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Howard Gaskey in 2011; brother, Andy Troutman; and brother,...
Hilda P. Scarboro
Mar 8, 2026
Hilda Ophelia Scarboro, 91, of Albemarle, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Stanly Manor in Albemarle.
Hilda was born June 21, 1934, in North Carolina to the late Arnold William Poplin and the late Nannie Lou Poplin.
She was also preceded in death by brother, Elvin Cladine Poplin, and sister, Sarah Daphene Lowder.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 am -...
Keith E Abbott
Mar 7, 2026
Keith Abbott, age 72, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, surrounded by family. He was born on October 8, 1953.
An avid racing enthusiast, he had a lifelong love for fast cars, hot rods, and the roar of engines. Whether he was watching a race, talking about cars, or sharing stories from the track, racing was one of the things...
Ronald Craig Whitley
Mar 7, 2026
Ronald Craig Whitley, 86, of New London, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center - Main in Charlotte.
Ronnie was born February 14, 1940, in North Carolina to the late Grover Whitley and the late Ramelle Sides Whitley.
He was also preceded in death by wife, Linda Misenheimer Whitley.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm -...
Connie Love Kinley
Mar 7, 2026
Connie Love Kinley, 68 years young, of Midland, NC, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Matthews, NC, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Her final words of comfort and assurance to her husband and daughters were, “God’s got me.” She was given her rest that afternoon and is now with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Passing on...
Donald Richard Biltcliffe
Mar 6, 2026
Donald Richard Biltcliffe, 82, of Charlotte, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026
Don was born July 2, 1943, in Rhode Island to the late Edwin Biltcliffe Jr, and the late Ethel Knowles Biltcliffe. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Edwin Biltcliffe III.
Don was a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He was an active amatuer...
Robert John Muellemann, Jr.
Mar 6, 2026
Robert John Muellemann, Jr., 54, of Salisbury, North Carolina passed away Friday, March 6, 2026, as the result of a tragic automobile accident while on his way to work.
Rob was born on November 9, 1971, in Libertyville, Illinois, to Robert John Muellemann, Sr. and Shirley June Miicke Muellemann. He grew up in Waukegan, Illinois, and attended Round Lake High School.
Rob...
Larry Wendell Barfield
Mar 6, 2026
Larry Wendell Barfield, 70 of Concord, NC, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026. Hartsell Funeral Home has been entrusted with celebrating Larry's life and we are honored to care for his family. Service arrangements will be announced soon. Please check back for the full obituary and updated service information.
For assistance, our team is available 24/7.
Novalene Fero
Mar 6, 2026
Novalene Trull Fero, 93, of Cabarrus County, went home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, in the early morning hours of March 6, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus. She was surrounded by her three daughters after a recent decline in health and is now reunited with her loving husband.
Novalene was born October 15, 1932, at home in Concord, North...
Joyce Ann Thomas
Mar 5, 2026
Joyce Ann Thomas, 74, of Concord, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Joyce was born May 26, 1951 in Durham, North Carolina to the late James Edgar Holder and the late Emma Louise Holder.
She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Tonia Annette Ross and son, Christopher James Thomas.
The family will receive friends...
Catherine Carlene Horne
Mar 4, 2026
Catherine Carlene Horne, 85, of Concord, NC passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
Catherine was born September 7, 1940 in Strafford County, New Hampshire to the late Carl Watson and the late Flo Watson.
She was also preceded in death by Lutherine Bullock Horne, Jr., Tim C. Horne and George Wentworth.
Survivors include daughter, Teresa Robinson and husband Danny of Concord, NC; daughter,...
Dorothy Medlin Yow
Mar 2, 2026
Mrs. Dorothy Ann Medlin Yow, born April 14, 1942, went home to the arms of her Lord and Savior on Monday March 2, 2026.
Mrs. Yow was born and raised in Union County, NC, and was the daughter of Elijah William Medlin and Lily Poplin Medlin, being one of their eleven children. She was married to her husband Donald Reid Yow...
Judy Faye Gilbert
Mar 14, 2026
Judy Faye Gilbert, 76, of Concord, passed away Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Judy was born October 6, 1949 in North Carolina to the late Cleatus Benton Hudson and the late Gladys Burris Hudson.
Judy spent most of her years as a Mortgage Lender in which she thoroughly enjoyed. She was a faithful member of Wilmar Park...
Jefferson Freeman
Mar 13, 2026
Jefferson “Jeff” Freeman passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026, after a long-fought illness, surrounded by his wife and children.
Jeff was born on September 6, 1934, in New York City and later moved to North Carolina following his tour of duty in the U.S. Army during the Korean War (1951–1954).
It was in North Carolina that he met his wife, Mary...
David Franklin White Jr.
Mar 13, 2026
David Franklin White Junior (known to all as DJ White) passed away in the early morning of March 13, 2026, surrounded by family and the best group of (those know how he referred to them) that he called friends/family. DJ was 49 years old and resided in Mooresville, North Carolina. His death was sudden and unexpected, due to complications arising...
Zebulon Thomas Gibson, Jr.
Mar 12, 2026
Zebulon Thomas “Tommy” Gibson Jr.
Zebulon Thomas “Tommy” Gibson Jr., born September 7, 1952, in Laurinburg, North Carolina, to Edith “Polly” Gibson and Zebulon Gibson, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, March 12, 2026.
Tommy was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather whose greatest joy in life was his family. He took immense pride in his three sons and loved...
William Lewis Russell, Jr.
Mar 11, 2026
William "Bill" Lewis Russell, Jr., 84, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Tucker Hospice House, Kannapolis, NC.
Bill was born September 22, 1941, in Charlotte, NC, to the late William L. and Mary G. Russell. Bill was also preceded in death by his brother, Robert "Bob" Griffin Russell.
He graduated from Charlotte's Harding High School in 1959. He earned...
Sadie Darlene Lefler
Mar 11, 2026
Sadie Darlene Lefler, 89, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Mrs. Lefler was born September 1, 1936 in Concord, North Carolina to the late Lewis Whittington and the late Sadie Gertude Whittington.
She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Walter J. Lefler, Sr, sister Gaye Smith, son and daughter...
Gerald Gaston Freeman
Mar 11, 2026
Gerald G. Freeman, 93, of Harrisburg, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at his home under the care of Atrium Hospice-Kannapolis.
Gerald was born October 12, 1932, in Stanly County, North Carolina to Clarence Freeman and Margret Ada Poplin Freeman. He was preceded in death by his parents as well as his siblings, Laura Herlocker (Harvey), Alice Hatley (Henry), Matha Honeycutt...
Joseph Pinkney Misenheimer, Jr.
Mar 9, 2026
Joseph Pinkney Misenheimer Jr, 96, of Concord passed away Monday, March 9, 2026, at home surrounded by loved ones. It is without doubt that he was ushered in by those who went before him, on his way to meet Jesus.
Joseph was born February 9, 1930, in North Carolina to the late Lillie Talbert Misenheimer and Joseph Pinkney Misenheimer Sr. His...
Betty Ruth Gaskey
Mar 8, 2026
Betty Ruth Gaskey, 96, of Concord, NC passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Lakeside Health & Rehab in Huntersville, NC.
Betty was born February 2, 1930 in Concord, North Carolina to the late John Max Troutman and the late Nettie Maxwell Troutman. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Howard Gaskey in 2011; brother, Andy Troutman; and brother,...
Hilda P. Scarboro
Mar 8, 2026
Hilda Ophelia Scarboro, 91, of Albemarle, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Stanly Manor in Albemarle.
Hilda was born June 21, 1934, in North Carolina to the late Arnold William Poplin and the late Nannie Lou Poplin.
She was also preceded in death by brother, Elvin Cladine Poplin, and sister, Sarah Daphene Lowder.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 am -...
Keith E Abbott
Mar 7, 2026
Keith Abbott, age 72, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2026, surrounded by family. He was born on October 8, 1953.
An avid racing enthusiast, he had a lifelong love for fast cars, hot rods, and the roar of engines. Whether he was watching a race, talking about cars, or sharing stories from the track, racing was one of the things...
Ronald Craig Whitley
Mar 7, 2026
Ronald Craig Whitley, 86, of New London, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center - Main in Charlotte.
Ronnie was born February 14, 1940, in North Carolina to the late Grover Whitley and the late Ramelle Sides Whitley.
He was also preceded in death by wife, Linda Misenheimer Whitley.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm -...
Connie Love Kinley
Mar 7, 2026
Connie Love Kinley, 68 years young, of Midland, NC, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026, in Matthews, NC, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Her final words of comfort and assurance to her husband and daughters were, “God’s got me.” She was given her rest that afternoon and is now with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Passing on...
Donald Richard Biltcliffe
Mar 6, 2026
Donald Richard Biltcliffe, 82, of Charlotte, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026
Don was born July 2, 1943, in Rhode Island to the late Edwin Biltcliffe Jr, and the late Ethel Knowles Biltcliffe. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Edwin Biltcliffe III.
Don was a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He was an active amatuer...
Robert John Muellemann, Jr.
Mar 6, 2026
Robert John Muellemann, Jr., 54, of Salisbury, North Carolina passed away Friday, March 6, 2026, as the result of a tragic automobile accident while on his way to work.
Rob was born on November 9, 1971, in Libertyville, Illinois, to Robert John Muellemann, Sr. and Shirley June Miicke Muellemann. He grew up in Waukegan, Illinois, and attended Round Lake High School.
Rob...
Larry Wendell Barfield
Mar 6, 2026
Larry Wendell Barfield, 70 of Concord, NC, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026. Hartsell Funeral Home has been entrusted with celebrating Larry's life and we are honored to care for his family. Service arrangements will be announced soon. Please check back for the full obituary and updated service information.
For assistance, our team is available 24/7.
Novalene Fero
Mar 6, 2026
Novalene Trull Fero, 93, of Cabarrus County, went home to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, in the early morning hours of March 6, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus. She was surrounded by her three daughters after a recent decline in health and is now reunited with her loving husband.
Novalene was born October 15, 1932, at home in Concord, North...
Joyce Ann Thomas
Mar 5, 2026
Joyce Ann Thomas, 74, of Concord, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Joyce was born May 26, 1951 in Durham, North Carolina to the late James Edgar Holder and the late Emma Louise Holder.
She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Tonia Annette Ross and son, Christopher James Thomas.
The family will receive friends...
Catherine Carlene Horne
Mar 4, 2026
Catherine Carlene Horne, 85, of Concord, NC passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
Catherine was born September 7, 1940 in Strafford County, New Hampshire to the late Carl Watson and the late Flo Watson.
She was also preceded in death by Lutherine Bullock Horne, Jr., Tim C. Horne and George Wentworth.
Survivors include daughter, Teresa Robinson and husband Danny of Concord, NC; daughter,...
Dorothy Medlin Yow
Mar 2, 2026
Mrs. Dorothy Ann Medlin Yow, born April 14, 1942, went home to the arms of her Lord and Savior on Monday March 2, 2026.
Mrs. Yow was born and raised in Union County, NC, and was the daughter of Elijah William Medlin and Lily Poplin Medlin, being one of their eleven children. She was married to her husband Donald Reid Yow...
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