Obituaries
Obituaries for Hartsell Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Mary Frances Dulin Hough
Feb 6, 2025
Mary Frances Dulin Hough, 93, of Midland, NC, passed away peacefully at home on February 6, 2025. She was born on August 25, 1931 to Frank and Burl Dulin. She graduated in 1949 from Bain High School, Mint Hill, NC, where she excelled in home economics and secretarial classes. She was actively involved in theater performances and basketball. She was...
Phillip Deaton Crowder
Feb 5, 2025
Phillip Deaton Crowder, 73, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025 in Concord.
Phillip was born August 9, 1951 in Kingsport, Tennessee to the late Herschell Deaton Crowder and the late Cynthia Pauline Crowder.
He was also preceded in death by son, Matthew Deaton Crowder.
Phil spent a good portion of his life doing one of the things he loved most, which...
Minnie Pearl Barbee
Feb 5, 2025
Minnie Pearl Barbee, 82, of Albemarle, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Atrium Health Stanly Hospital in Albemarle.
Mrs. Barbee was born on April 29, 1942, to the late Wilbur Travis and Sadie Huneycutt Sides. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her seven siblings.
Pearl owned and operated Pearl's Beauty Salon in Albemarle for...
Kyle Wayne Moyer
Feb 4, 2025
Kyle Wayne Moyer, 39, of Concord, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
Kyle was born in Washington, DC, on October 5, 1985, and moved to his forever home in Cabarrus County, NC, when he was two years old.
Kyle was an avid reader of many genres and a loyal fan of the University of Michigan football team...
Linda Kay Ludewig James
Feb 4, 2025
Linda Kay Ludewig James went home to the Lord on February 4th, 2025. She was born in Columbus, Georgia on May 18, 1940.
She moved to New Jersey when she was seven. She was also preceded in death by her parents Estelle Marie Thompson and Robert Ludewig of Rumson, New Jersey.
She graduated from Dwight-Englewood High School and attended Northwestern University, Miami...
James Harold Rothwell
Feb 3, 2025
James Harold Rothwell was born November 23, 1945, and passed away on February 3, 2025. Born in Long Beach, California, Jim moved with his family to North Carolina in 1994. He is predeceased by his father, Burroughs Rothwell; and mother, Dorothy Walden Rothwell. He is survived by his daughter Elizabeth (Rothwell) McDevitt (spouse Dylan McDevitt, daughters Iris and Nora); son...
Nancy "Meemee" Kaiser
Feb 3, 2025
Nancy "MeeMee" Kaiser went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 3, 2025. After bravely battling Parkinson's, she now rests peacefully, reunited with her mother, Pearl Meszaros, her daughter, Vicki Cowan, and her granddaughter, Savannah Marburger, who preceded her in passing.
Nancy was a devoted follower of Christ, dedicating her life to service as a prayer warrior and caretaker for...
Wendy Ann Blackwelder
Feb 3, 2025
Wendy Ann Blackwelder, 51, of Mount Pleasant, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Wendy was born September 20, 1973, in Concord, NC, to the late James Edwin Blackwelder and Judy Ann Furr Blackwelder.
Wendy was a wonderful cook and baker and will be remembered for her SunDrop pound cake. She always had a big heart,...
Mary Kathryn Dillard
Feb 2, 2025
Mary Kathryn “Kaki” Bannister Dillard, 81, of Midland, NC was set free from Alzheimer’s on February 2, 2025. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. We can rejoice knowing that she is whole again in the arms of her Heavenly Father.
Kaki was born June 12, 1943 in Mecklenburg County. She spent her early years living in the country...
James Roy Lewis
Feb 1, 2025
James Roy Lewis, 86, of Charlotte, peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025.
James was born on June 15, 1938, in Spanish Town, Jamaica, to the late Bertram and Gladys Lewis. He was also preceded in death by his three older sisters.
After moving with his family to Harlem, New York, James worked for many years as a plumber. He enjoyed...
Susan Rowe
Feb 1, 2025
Susan Whitford Rowe, 74, of Concord, NC passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025. Born September 2, 1950, Susan spent her childhood in Durham, NC roaming the Duke University campus where both of her parents worked. She attended St. Andrews College where she studied education. Susan met the love of her life, Nick, on a blind date and loved him for...
Marlene Stephenson-Browne
Jan 31, 2025
Marlene Stephenson-Browne, 84, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025.
Marlene (Barbara) was born in Goed Fortuin, Guyana, to the late, Solomon & Sybil Stephenson. Her brother Joseph, sister Daphne, and nephew Winston Belgrave preceded her in death.
Marlene was raised in Mackenzie, Guyana, where she started her nursing career as a Nurse Midwife. She worked as a Nurse for several decades....
Lorri Cox Thornhill
Jan 30, 2025
Lorri Cox Thornhill, 54, of Davidson, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Lorri was born April 6, 1970 in Concord, North Carolina to the late Ronald Cox Sr. and the late Jonnie Ruth Galyan.
Lorri was an avid traveler, and loved to see the country with the love of her life James. She enjoyed music of all...
Frank Howard Alexander
Jan 30, 2025
Frank Howard Alexander, 87, of Concord, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
Frank was born December 16, 1937 in El Paso, Texas, to the late Frank Owings Alexander, MD and the late Vance Thompson Alexander, MD. He was also preceded in death by brother, John (Jackie) Macfie Alexander, MD; and nephew, John Lee Alexander.
Frank was affectionately known...
Anthony John Swett
Jan 29, 2025
Anthony John Swett (Tony), 50, of Midland, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at his home. Tony was born February 27, 1974, in Charlotte, North Carolina to Karen Kay Carriker and the late Ronald Claude Swett.
Tony was a multi-sport athlete during high school, where his passion for sports first blossomed. When he wasn't cheering for his favorite football team, the...
Sandra Kay Engstrom
Jan 27, 2025
Sandra Kay Engstrom, 77, of Concord, NC, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Sandy was born September 15, 1947 in Junction City, Kansas to the late Dale Delyle Farlow and the late Viola Farlow. She was preceded in death by the love of her life and husband, Terry Edward Engstrom, her radiant daughter, Tara...
Anita Lynn Scott Kelley
Jan 27, 2025
Anita Lynn Scott Kelley, 77, of Concord, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025 at Five Oaks Manor in Concord.
Lynn was born October 15, 1947 in High Point, NC to the late Arnold Willie Scott and the late Margaret Smith Scott.
Survivors include sons; Sean (Tonia) English of Harrisburg, NC, Patrick (Amy) Kelley of Macomb, MO, Eric Kelley (JD Simmons) of Gastonia,...
Kathleen "Kathy" Elizabeth "Gaul" Coley
Jan 27, 2025
Kathleen (Kathy) Elizabeth (Gaul) Coley, of Concord, surrounded by her loved ones passed away on January 27, 2025, at home.
Kathy was born on October 18,1950 to the late James John Gaul Sr and Eleanor G (Brophy) Gaul. She was also preceded in death by brothers Michael E and Anthony J Gaul and granddaughter Karsyn S Jernigan.
Kathy worked at Stanley Doors...
Jimmy Williams
Jan 27, 2025
Jimmy Williams, 82, of Albemarle, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025, at home.
Jimmy was born September 29, 1942, in North Carolina to the late Ollie Mae Geddings. He was also preceded in death by his wife Teresa Williams, infant daughter Kimberly Williams; sisters Marvaline Price and Janie Cagle.
Jimmy was a good man, he enjoyed working in his yard, loved Nascar,...
Mary Frances Dulin Hough
Feb 6, 2025
Mary Frances Dulin Hough, 93, of Midland, NC, passed away peacefully at home on February 6, 2025. She was born on August 25, 1931 to Frank and Burl Dulin. She graduated in 1949 from Bain High School, Mint Hill, NC, where she excelled in home economics and secretarial classes. She was actively involved in theater performances and basketball. She was...
Phillip Deaton Crowder
Feb 5, 2025
Phillip Deaton Crowder, 73, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025 in Concord.
Phillip was born August 9, 1951 in Kingsport, Tennessee to the late Herschell Deaton Crowder and the late Cynthia Pauline Crowder.
He was also preceded in death by son, Matthew Deaton Crowder.
Phil spent a good portion of his life doing one of the things he loved most, which...
Minnie Pearl Barbee
Feb 5, 2025
Minnie Pearl Barbee, 82, of Albemarle, passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Atrium Health Stanly Hospital in Albemarle.
Mrs. Barbee was born on April 29, 1942, to the late Wilbur Travis and Sadie Huneycutt Sides. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her seven siblings.
Pearl owned and operated Pearl's Beauty Salon in Albemarle for...
Kyle Wayne Moyer
Feb 4, 2025
Kyle Wayne Moyer, 39, of Concord, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
Kyle was born in Washington, DC, on October 5, 1985, and moved to his forever home in Cabarrus County, NC, when he was two years old.
Kyle was an avid reader of many genres and a loyal fan of the University of Michigan football team...
Linda Kay Ludewig James
Feb 4, 2025
Linda Kay Ludewig James went home to the Lord on February 4th, 2025. She was born in Columbus, Georgia on May 18, 1940.
She moved to New Jersey when she was seven. She was also preceded in death by her parents Estelle Marie Thompson and Robert Ludewig of Rumson, New Jersey.
She graduated from Dwight-Englewood High School and attended Northwestern University, Miami...
James Harold Rothwell
Feb 3, 2025
James Harold Rothwell was born November 23, 1945, and passed away on February 3, 2025. Born in Long Beach, California, Jim moved with his family to North Carolina in 1994. He is predeceased by his father, Burroughs Rothwell; and mother, Dorothy Walden Rothwell. He is survived by his daughter Elizabeth (Rothwell) McDevitt (spouse Dylan McDevitt, daughters Iris and Nora); son...
Nancy "Meemee" Kaiser
Feb 3, 2025
Nancy "MeeMee" Kaiser went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 3, 2025. After bravely battling Parkinson's, she now rests peacefully, reunited with her mother, Pearl Meszaros, her daughter, Vicki Cowan, and her granddaughter, Savannah Marburger, who preceded her in passing.
Nancy was a devoted follower of Christ, dedicating her life to service as a prayer warrior and caretaker for...
Wendy Ann Blackwelder
Feb 3, 2025
Wendy Ann Blackwelder, 51, of Mount Pleasant, passed away Monday, February 3, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Wendy was born September 20, 1973, in Concord, NC, to the late James Edwin Blackwelder and Judy Ann Furr Blackwelder.
Wendy was a wonderful cook and baker and will be remembered for her SunDrop pound cake. She always had a big heart,...
Mary Kathryn Dillard
Feb 2, 2025
Mary Kathryn “Kaki” Bannister Dillard, 81, of Midland, NC was set free from Alzheimer’s on February 2, 2025. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. We can rejoice knowing that she is whole again in the arms of her Heavenly Father.
Kaki was born June 12, 1943 in Mecklenburg County. She spent her early years living in the country...
James Roy Lewis
Feb 1, 2025
James Roy Lewis, 86, of Charlotte, peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025.
James was born on June 15, 1938, in Spanish Town, Jamaica, to the late Bertram and Gladys Lewis. He was also preceded in death by his three older sisters.
After moving with his family to Harlem, New York, James worked for many years as a plumber. He enjoyed...
Susan Rowe
Feb 1, 2025
Susan Whitford Rowe, 74, of Concord, NC passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025. Born September 2, 1950, Susan spent her childhood in Durham, NC roaming the Duke University campus where both of her parents worked. She attended St. Andrews College where she studied education. Susan met the love of her life, Nick, on a blind date and loved him for...
Marlene Stephenson-Browne
Jan 31, 2025
Marlene Stephenson-Browne, 84, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2025.
Marlene (Barbara) was born in Goed Fortuin, Guyana, to the late, Solomon & Sybil Stephenson. Her brother Joseph, sister Daphne, and nephew Winston Belgrave preceded her in death.
Marlene was raised in Mackenzie, Guyana, where she started her nursing career as a Nurse Midwife. She worked as a Nurse for several decades....
Lorri Cox Thornhill
Jan 30, 2025
Lorri Cox Thornhill, 54, of Davidson, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Lorri was born April 6, 1970 in Concord, North Carolina to the late Ronald Cox Sr. and the late Jonnie Ruth Galyan.
Lorri was an avid traveler, and loved to see the country with the love of her life James. She enjoyed music of all...
Frank Howard Alexander
Jan 30, 2025
Frank Howard Alexander, 87, of Concord, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 30, 2025.
Frank was born December 16, 1937 in El Paso, Texas, to the late Frank Owings Alexander, MD and the late Vance Thompson Alexander, MD. He was also preceded in death by brother, John (Jackie) Macfie Alexander, MD; and nephew, John Lee Alexander.
Frank was affectionately known...
Anthony John Swett
Jan 29, 2025
Anthony John Swett (Tony), 50, of Midland, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at his home. Tony was born February 27, 1974, in Charlotte, North Carolina to Karen Kay Carriker and the late Ronald Claude Swett.
Tony was a multi-sport athlete during high school, where his passion for sports first blossomed. When he wasn't cheering for his favorite football team, the...
Sandra Kay Engstrom
Jan 27, 2025
Sandra Kay Engstrom, 77, of Concord, NC, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Sandy was born September 15, 1947 in Junction City, Kansas to the late Dale Delyle Farlow and the late Viola Farlow. She was preceded in death by the love of her life and husband, Terry Edward Engstrom, her radiant daughter, Tara...
Anita Lynn Scott Kelley
Jan 27, 2025
Anita Lynn Scott Kelley, 77, of Concord, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025 at Five Oaks Manor in Concord.
Lynn was born October 15, 1947 in High Point, NC to the late Arnold Willie Scott and the late Margaret Smith Scott.
Survivors include sons; Sean (Tonia) English of Harrisburg, NC, Patrick (Amy) Kelley of Macomb, MO, Eric Kelley (JD Simmons) of Gastonia,...
Kathleen "Kathy" Elizabeth "Gaul" Coley
Jan 27, 2025
Kathleen (Kathy) Elizabeth (Gaul) Coley, of Concord, surrounded by her loved ones passed away on January 27, 2025, at home.
Kathy was born on October 18,1950 to the late James John Gaul Sr and Eleanor G (Brophy) Gaul. She was also preceded in death by brothers Michael E and Anthony J Gaul and granddaughter Karsyn S Jernigan.
Kathy worked at Stanley Doors...
Jimmy Williams
Jan 27, 2025
Jimmy Williams, 82, of Albemarle, passed away Monday, January 27, 2025, at home.
Jimmy was born September 29, 1942, in North Carolina to the late Ollie Mae Geddings. He was also preceded in death by his wife Teresa Williams, infant daughter Kimberly Williams; sisters Marvaline Price and Janie Cagle.
Jimmy was a good man, he enjoyed working in his yard, loved Nascar,...
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