Obituaries for Hartsell Funeral Home

Sep 22, 2017

Iven Douglas Austin, 69 years of age, of Marshville, NC passed away Friday, September 22, 2017. Iven was born October 9, 1947 in New Salem, NC to the late Fulton Lee Roy Austin and the late Eliza Ann Austin. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Steven Roy Austin. Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Sybil...

Sep 22, 2017

Frances (Fran) Irene Howell, 70, of Concord, passed away Friday, September 22, 2017 at Hospice Home of High Point, NC. Fran was born October 25, 1946 in Ontario, Canada, to the late Peter Gordon and Vera Frances McIntosh, and raised in up-state New York. She moved to NC in 1968 with her husband and daughter, she had her son in...

Sep 20, 2017

Gary Michael Shoe, 59 years of age, of Oakboro, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at Carolinas HealthCare System NorthEast in Concord. Mr. Shoe was born February 17, 1958 to the late Frank and Novillian Shoe. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Elmer Eugene Shoe. The family will receive friends from 6:00...

Sep 20, 2017

Mary Louise Spence Tucker, 78, of Albemarle, NC passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at Woodhaven Court in Albemarle. Mary was born August 21, 1939 in Wayne County, MI to the late Frank Dawson Spence and the late Iris Elaine Bond Spence. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Gerald D. Tucker; and sister, Judy Marie Spence....

Sep 19, 2017

Charlie William Renfro Sr., 94 years of age, of Stanfield, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at his daughters home in Locust. Charlie was born December 31, 1922 in McDowell County, North Carolina to the late Samuel Marvin Renfro and Ruey Lavada West Renfro. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret Tucker Renfro; and granddaughter Angie...

Sep 19, 2017

Molly Aileen Taylor, 71 years of age, of Albemarle, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at CMC-Main in Charlotte. Molly was born May 3, 1946 in Monroe, North Carolina to Clarence Grover Alexander and Dolly Taylor Alexander. She was also preceded in death by spouse, Walter Lee Taylor, three brothers, Pete, Gene, and Hubert Alexander, sister, Frances Aldridge. The...

Sep 18, 2017

Christina Michelle McInnis Purvis, 37 years of age, of Kannapolis, NC passed away Monday, September 18, 2017. There are no services scheduled at this time. Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord is serving the Purvis family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.hartsellfh.com

Sep 18, 2017

Charles Roger Ernsberger, 64 years of age, of Concord, passed away Monday, September 18, 2017 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC. Charles was born January 10, 1953 in Shelby, OH, to the late Clarence Roger Ernsberger and the late Catheryn Boggs Ernsberger. He was also preceded in death by wife, Wendy Tharp Ernsberger; sister, Carol Ernsberger; and step-brother, Rick...

Sep 17, 2017

Jerry Wayne Little, 68, passed away suddenly at his home, Sunday, September 17, 2017. He was born to the late Curtis and Dessie Little, November 2, 1948 in Cabarrus County, where he remained a lifelong resident. A 1967 graduate of Mount Pleasant High School, Jerry worked as a brick mason for nearly 50 years, most recently as owner/operator of Little’s...

Sep 17, 2017

Charles Edward "Ed" Brewer, 72, of Harrisburg, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017 at home with family by his side. Ed was born April 27, 1945 at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, NC to the late Vernon Archie Brewer, Sr. and Myrtle Simpson Brewer. He was called Eddie all of his growing up years and later shortened to Ed as an...

Sep 17, 2017

Irene Widenhouse Thompson, 86 years of age, of Concord, passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis. Irene was born November 3, 1930 in Concord, North Carolina to the late Gilbert Franklin Widenhouse and Fannie Lee Smith Widenhouse. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Lee Thompson, sister Elizabeth and brothers Hugh...

Sep 16, 2017

Joe L. Russell, 82 died at 10:17 on Saturday morning September 16, 2017 with his family by his side.

Joe Russell was born October 25th 1934 in Albemarle, NC to the late John Thomas Russell and the late Edith Russell.

He served in the U.S. Army from October 20, 1954 to September 24, 1957.

Sep 16, 2017

Jerry Riley Tallent, Sr., age 75, of Concord, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Saturday, September 16, 2017. Jerry was born February 12, 1942 in Concord to the late Martin and Elsie Tallent. He was also preceded in death by seven brothers; one sister; and grandson, Gabriel Spears. Jerry was a member of Victory Temple Church of Concord...

Sep 16, 2017

Marion Bernice Mullis Almond, 89 years of age of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017. Bernice was born June 5, 1928 in Union County to the late Otto Lane Mullis and the late Virgie Ellen Deese Mullis. She was also preceded in death by her husband, J. D. Almond, Sr. in 1996 and two brothers, Don Mullis and...

Sep 16, 2017

Debra Moore Griffin, 57 years of age, of Marshville, passed away surrounded by family and close personal friends, Friday, September 15, 2017 at Carolinas HealthCare System Union in Monroe. Debra was born June 28, 1960 in Oregon to the late Bennie Lynwood Moore and the late Bonita Mae Moore. The family will have a celebration of life at a...

Sep 15, 2017

Charles Drury Blanton, Sr., 92 years of age, of Mount Pleasant, passed away Friday, September 15, 2017 at his home. Mr. Blanton was born June 24, 1925 in Shelby, North Carolina to the late Everette and Mattie Hamrick Blanton. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, James E. Blanton, Sr. Charles served in...

Sep 14, 2017

Faith Ann Lyon, 74, of Concord, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2017 in Concord. Faith was born June 18, 1943 in Pennsylvania to the late Erv and Dot Conley. She worked for many years as Financial Secretary and Office Manager of First Presbyterian Church. After retirement, she embarked on her second career as a writer. She was an avid gardener,...

Sep 14, 2017

J Doice Barbee, 86, of Midland, died late Thursday evening, September 14, 2017 at his home with his family by this side. Mr. Barbee was born May 1, 1931 in Midland to the late Charlie C. and Essie Mae (Hinson) Barbee. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Betty L. (Morgan) Barbee in 1979; his step-daughter, Jodi...

Sep 14, 2017

Samuel Morris Berkowitz, 80, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2017 after struggling with Alzheimer's Disease. He leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Gladys, his son Michael of Concord, NC, Daughter, Leah of Siesta Key, Fl, and five grandchildren, Kelsey, Morgan, Preston, Zachary and Harrison. While Sam Lived and worked around the globe, he called Charlotte his home for the...

Sep 14, 2017

George Anthony ‘Tony’ Schavillie, 97, passed away peacefully September 14, 2017 at his current home in Concord, North Carolina. He was comforted during his last days, as he was during each of the 71 years of marriage, by his beloved wife Elizabeth. Tony was born January 5, 1920 in Detroit, Michigan to wonderful parents, the late George Schavillie (1881-1963)...