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Zebulon Thomas Gibson, Jr.

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...

Joseph Pinkney Misenheimer, Jr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...

Catherine Carlene Horne

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

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...

Patricia Jane Reddy

Patricia Jane Reddy

Mar 1, 2026

Patricia Jane Reddy, 76, of Charlotte, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Shamrock Health and Rehab.

Patricia was born October 4, 1949, in Queens, New York, to the late Kenneth Thomas Doyle and the late Lillian Francis Pritchard Doyle. She was also preceded in death by her brother Kenneth Joseph Doyle.

Patricia worked many years for NYC Off Track Betting in...

James L. Honeycutt

James L. Honeycutt

Mar 1, 2026

James L. Honeycutt, 85, of Stanfield, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026, at his home surrounded by family.

James was born March 3, 1940, in Yancey County, North Carolina, to the late Starling P. Honeycutt and Annie Elkins Lupton. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Johnny Honeycutt and Ben Honeycutt, and his sister, Brenda Taylor.

James was...

Sharon Huneycutt Wade

Sharon Huneycutt Wade

Mar 1, 2026

On March 1st, 2026, Sharon Huneycutt Wade departed this earth, entering heaven into the waiting, loving arms of her husband, Stephen Lawrence Wade. Her arrival was welcomed by those who went before her, her mother, Joyce Hatley Huneycutt, father, Gilbert Edward Huneycutt, and sister, Edith Huneycutt. Although it must have pained her, she left behind two daughters, Jennifer Wade Clemmer...

Patricia "Patsy" Smith

Patricia "Patsy" Smith

Feb 27, 2026

Patricia “Patsy” Smith, 80, passed away peacefully at her home on February 27, 2026. Born on March 15, 1945, in Florence, SC to Charlies Ross Ratliff, Sr and Miriam Stroud Ratliff. Patsy was raised in Chesterfield, SC and lived a life devoted to faith, family, music and compassionate service.

Patsy answered a true calling in her work as a nurse. Throughout...

Bethwyn Joy Krivak

Bethwyn Joy Krivak

Feb 26, 2026

Bethwyn Joy Krivak, 84, of Concord, previously of Hermitage, PA passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026 at her home in Concord.

Beth was born May 28, 1941 in Ohio to the late John Schack and the late Mary Elizabeth Schack.

Beth was a active member at St. Johns Episcopal church in Sharon, PA, serving on many committees, She was a loving wife,...

Juanita Holder Smith

Juanita Holder Smith

Feb 26, 2026

Juanita Smith, 86, of Salisbury, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury.

Juanita was born May 8, 1939, in North Carolina to the late Walter Holder and the late Gladys William Holder.

She was also preceded in death by husband, Thomas Edwin Smith, Sr.; daughter, Peggy Houston; brothers, Walter Holder Jr., Billy Holder, Richard Holder;...

Bruce Lee Nixon

Bruce Lee Nixon

Feb 25, 2026

Bruce Lee Nixon, 73, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

Mr. Nixon was born February 3, 1953, in Concord, North Carolina, to the late John Henry Nixon and the late Nina May Kiser Nixon. He was also preceded in death by his brother Billy Nixon.

Bruce served two years in the US Army before...

Zebulon Thomas Gibson, Jr.

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...

Joseph Pinkney Misenheimer, Jr.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...

Catherine Carlene Horne

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

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...

Patricia Jane Reddy

Patricia Jane Reddy

Mar 1, 2026

Patricia Jane Reddy, 76, of Charlotte, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Shamrock Health and Rehab.

Patricia was born October 4, 1949, in Queens, New York, to the late Kenneth Thomas Doyle and the late Lillian Francis Pritchard Doyle. She was also preceded in death by her brother Kenneth Joseph Doyle.

Patricia worked many years for NYC Off Track Betting in...

James L. Honeycutt

James L. Honeycutt

Mar 1, 2026

James L. Honeycutt, 85, of Stanfield, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, March 1, 2026, at his home surrounded by family.

James was born March 3, 1940, in Yancey County, North Carolina, to the late Starling P. Honeycutt and Annie Elkins Lupton. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Johnny Honeycutt and Ben Honeycutt, and his sister, Brenda Taylor.

James was...

Sharon Huneycutt Wade

Sharon Huneycutt Wade

Mar 1, 2026

On March 1st, 2026, Sharon Huneycutt Wade departed this earth, entering heaven into the waiting, loving arms of her husband, Stephen Lawrence Wade. Her arrival was welcomed by those who went before her, her mother, Joyce Hatley Huneycutt, father, Gilbert Edward Huneycutt, and sister, Edith Huneycutt. Although it must have pained her, she left behind two daughters, Jennifer Wade Clemmer...

Patricia "Patsy" Smith

Patricia "Patsy" Smith

Feb 27, 2026

Patricia “Patsy” Smith, 80, passed away peacefully at her home on February 27, 2026. Born on March 15, 1945, in Florence, SC to Charlies Ross Ratliff, Sr and Miriam Stroud Ratliff. Patsy was raised in Chesterfield, SC and lived a life devoted to faith, family, music and compassionate service.

Patsy answered a true calling in her work as a nurse. Throughout...

Bethwyn Joy Krivak

Bethwyn Joy Krivak

Feb 26, 2026

Bethwyn Joy Krivak, 84, of Concord, previously of Hermitage, PA passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026 at her home in Concord.

Beth was born May 28, 1941 in Ohio to the late John Schack and the late Mary Elizabeth Schack.

Beth was a active member at St. Johns Episcopal church in Sharon, PA, serving on many committees, She was a loving wife,...

Juanita Holder Smith

Juanita Holder Smith

Feb 26, 2026

Juanita Smith, 86, of Salisbury, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury.

Juanita was born May 8, 1939, in North Carolina to the late Walter Holder and the late Gladys William Holder.

She was also preceded in death by husband, Thomas Edwin Smith, Sr.; daughter, Peggy Houston; brothers, Walter Holder Jr., Billy Holder, Richard Holder;...

Bruce Lee Nixon

Bruce Lee Nixon

Feb 25, 2026

Bruce Lee Nixon, 73, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

Mr. Nixon was born February 3, 1953, in Concord, North Carolina, to the late John Henry Nixon and the late Nina May Kiser Nixon. He was also preceded in death by his brother Billy Nixon.

Bruce served two years in the US Army before...

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