Michael Marthers

Michael Shawn Marthers, 43, of Locust, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, January 26, 2019.

Michael was born March 27, 1975 in Rock Hill, SC to the late Donnie Marthers and Laurena Hutto-Taylor.  He was also preceded in death by step-father, Bobby Taylor.

Michael dearly loved his family, friends and pets.  He also loved and appreciated his colleagues at Livingston & Haven.  Because of his fun-loving and outgoing personality, Michael had a way of making people feel special and he never met a stranger.  Some of his favorite things include outdoor activities, traveling, Star Wars and TarHeel Basketball.

Survivors include beloved wife of 19 years, Karen Benge Marthers, and mother, Laurena Hutto-Taylor.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 pm, Thursday, January 31, 2019 at Hartsell Funeral Home, 13575 Broadway Ave., Midland NC.  The funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Friday, February 1, 2019 at Philadelphia Baptist Church, 12568 Philadelphia Church Rd, Stanfield NC, officiated by Rev. Carey Snellings and Robert Britt.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to West Stanly Christian Ministries, P. O. Box 27, Stanfield, NC 28163.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland is serving the Marthers family.