All Obituaries

On Thursday, July 29, 2021, Bartley Houston Deese, Jr., fifty-two years old, gazed into the face of our Savior Jesus Christ as he was welcomed into Heaven. At an early age, Bart dedicated his life to serving God. He attended Northside Christian Academy and graduated as Valedictorian of the class of 1987. From there, he went on to attend and graduate from UNC Charlotte, going on to become a Certified Public Accountant. He worked at First Union which is now Wells Fargo for over twenty-five...

Dianne Cook Haynes, 71, of Albemarle, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021 peacefully in her home. Dianne was born October 30, 1949 in Surry County to the late John Willie Cook and the late Lois Eugenia Cook. Dianne was a caring wife, mother, nana, sister and friend. Her life didn't come to an end with her death. She courageously battled multiple illnesses throughout the last few years and her loved ones will continue to honor her legacy by battling through adversity while maintaining a...

Nancy Brannen Lambert, 73, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord. Mrs. Lambert was born March 13, 1948 in Mt. Holly, North Carolina to the late Elbert Alexander Warren and the late Dorothy Louise Warren.  She was preceded in death by granddaughter, Kaylee Elizabeth Goodman. A dual memorial service for both Nancy and her beloved husband, Larry, will be on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at 2:00 pm at Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord, 460...

Larry Richard Lambert, Sr., 76, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord. Mr. Lambert was born October 19, 1944, in Mooresville, North Carolina to the late Neta Lambert.  He was preceded in death by wife, Nancy Brannen Lambert, granddaughter, Kaylee Elizabeth Goodman, and brother, Wayne. A dual memorial service for both Larry and his beloved wife, Nancy, will be on Saturday, August 7, 2021, at 2:00 pm at Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord,...

William Gary Beecham of Concord, NC, aged 69, passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord after a brief battle with Covid. Gary was born September 19, 1951 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Harry James Beecham and the late Elizabeth Ruby Mae Beecham. He is survived by his older brother Harry James Beecham III, M.D. of Milton, FL and younger brother Allen Randle Beecham, D.O. of Canton, Ga.  In the course of his 69 years Gary lived in Georgia, Indiana,...

Mazelle McLain Brown, 85, of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 26, 2021. Mazelle was born December 19, 1935 in Concord to the late James Jefferson McLain and the late Martha Adeline Weatherman McLain.  She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dewitt "Sonny" Talmadge Brown, Jr.; daughter, Mary Crayton; son, Rick Brown; and six siblings. During her lifetime Mazelle was a devoted wife, loving mother, and the best granny. She was an...

David Mark Crisco, 67, of Albemarle, passed away on  July 26, 2021 in Concord, NC.      He was born on July 17, 1954 to John Truett and Lula  (Hartsell) Crisco in Albemarle, NC. David worked in Research Development for many years in which he thoroughly enjoyed.  Mark was no stranger to the outdoors and he had a special love for hunting.  In his spare time he was could be found riding his motorcycle and hanging out with his buddies.   Mark...

William Charles Morgan, 59, of Albemarle, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Atrium Mercy in Charlotte. William was born May 19, 1962 in North Carolina to the late William Joseph Morgan and the late Elizabeth Camilla Morton Morgan. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM- 7:00 PM, Tuesday, July, 27, 2021, at Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle. The funeral service will be at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, July, 28. 2021 at Dunn's Grove Baptist  Baptist Church in Albemarle, officiated...

Benton Rayford Howard, 90, of Locust, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021 at his home. Mr.Howard was born April 4, 1931 in North Carolina to the late Martin Lee Howard and the late Ara Ellen Howard.  He was also preceded in death by wife, Lou Eva Turner Howard; brothers, Grover, Lindsay, and J.B.; and sister, Zola Medlin. Benton was a proud Korean war Veteran. Bud enjoyed many hobbies, including traveling, golf, visiting the mountains, camping and gardening. The family will receive...

Shawn William Webb, 50, of Mint Hill, passed away Friday, July 23, 2021, at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte. His mother and father were with him the entire time, and he passed peacefully into God’s waiting arms. Shawn was born August 10, 1970, in Charlotte to Henry Matthew Webb and Sandra Hyduk Webb.  In addition to his parents, Shawn is also survived by his son, Jeremy Webb; brother, Henry Matthew Webb III and wife Kelly Webb and their three sons, Patrick,...