Obituaries for Hartsell Funeral Home

Aug 18, 2018

Sheriff Joseph "Joey" Edward Lowder, 60, of Oakboro, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018 at his home.

Joey was born December 4, 1957 in Stanly County to the late "Chief" Hoyle Edward Lowder and the late Ardath Lambert Lowder. He was also preceded in death by brother, Sheriff Roger Hoyle Lowder; niece, Amy Lynn Boger; sister-in-law, Jeannette...

Aug 18, 2018

Elizabeth Marie Gascoigne, 36, of Concord, formerly of Fair Haven N.Y., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 18, 2018.

Elizabeth was born December 21, 1981 in Auburn, New York to her loving parents, Robert Earl Gascoigne Jr. and Brenda Carol Gascoigne (Townsend).

At the age of 15, Lizzy and her family moved to Concord, NC...

Aug 17, 2018

Charles Larry Nannie, 77, of Salisbury, passed away Friday, August 17, 2018 at Trinity Oaks Health and Rehab in Salisbury after a brief period of declining health.

Charles "Uncle Sonny" was born September 10, 1940 in Rowan County as one of 11 children to the late Robert and Martha Nannie.  He was also preceded in death by...

Aug 17, 2018

Hubert "Pop" Wilson Plummer, 89, of Kannapolis, passed away Friday, August 17, 2018 at home with family by his side.

Hub was born July 13, 1929 at home in Cabarrus County to the late Reese and Nettie Plummer.  He was also preceded in death by wife of 52 years, Nancy Plummer; son, Jimmy Plummer; three brothers; and...

Aug 16, 2018

Carolyn Greene Gray, 84, of Concord, went home to join her husband James in heaven on Thursday, August 16, 2018.  She spent her final days peacefully with her family by her side at the Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

Carolyn was born May 4, 1934 in Mt. Pleasant, NC.  She spent her childhood on her family's farm...

Aug 13, 2018

Aileen Efird Huskey, 88, left this earth gently and easily on Monday, August 13, 2018 to join her loved ones in heaven.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Walter Howard Huskey, her parents, Sarah Burris and Simeon Jason Efird, as well five sisters and three brothers.

She is survived by...

Aug 12, 2018

Sam Brown Parker was born February 20, 1933 in Waynesville, NC to the late Agnes Irene Brown Parker and Fred Brooks Parker.

He spent his childhood and youth in the Asheville/Enka/Candler are of NC, an area he loved. He was a graduate of Sand Hill Elementary and High School where he was co-salutatorian. He graduated Asheville-Biltmore Junior...

Aug 11, 2018

Mrs. Laura Hammonds Penninger, 77, of Concord and Sherrills Ford, NC passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018 at her home.

Laura was born on January 28, 1941 to the late Hubert Hammonds and late Irene King Hammonds.  She was also preceded in death by her brother, Jackie Hammonds.

Laura spent her career of 40 years...

Aug 11, 2018

James "Jimmy" Edward Helms, 82, of Concord, passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018 at home in Concord, NC.

Mr. Helms was born December 2, 1935 in North Carolina to the late Olin Davis Helms and the late Mary Kearns Hudson. He was also preceded in death by brother, Olin David Helms; and sister, Mary "Willene" Herrin.

Aug 11, 2018

Lisa Medina Burris, 46, of Stanfield, passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018 at her home.

Ms. Burris was born February 29, 1972 in Stanly County to Julius Eugene Burris Jr. and Barbara Calloway Mullis. She was preceded in death by her sister, Robin E. Burris

The family will receive friends from 1:45PM - 3:15PM, Friday,...

Aug 10, 2018

Richard John Flanagan, 64 passed away on Friday, August 10,2018. He was born on July 31,1954 to Marie and James Flanagan.

Richard is survived by his Wife of 38 years Valarie Flanagan; daughters Jamie Flanagan, Colleen Hollar, and son David Flanagan.

Richard is a Veteran of the US Air Force, and has a Master's Degree....

Aug 10, 2018

Robert Paton Thomson, 84, of Concord, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018 at his home.

Mr. Thomson was born May 25, 1934 in Ohio to the late Alexander Ogilvie and Goldie Jane Thomson. In addition to his parents,  he was also preceded in death by his two sisters. Robert served in the United States Navy during the...

Aug 8, 2018

Gary Winfred Showalter 69, of 5327 Montana Circle, Concord, NC, passed away on Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at home, surrounded by family.  A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 18, 2018 1:00 P.M. at  Hartsell Funeral Home Chapel at 400 Branchview Dr. NE, Concord, NC. The family will receive visitors from 12:30 to 1:00 P.M. Born on...

Aug 8, 2018

Rev. Hugh Burris Biggers, 90, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2018.

Hugh was born June 29, 1928 in Concord to the late Cletus James Biggers and the late Retta Bell Burris.  He was also preceded in death by first wife, Margaret Hill Biggers; sister, Helen Sossoman;  and brother, Jim Biggers.

Rev. Biggers served...

Aug 6, 2018

Jerry Israel Hagler, 83, of Concord, passed away Monday, August 6, 2018 at 3:55am at Tucker Hospice House of Cabarrus County.

Jerry was born July 5, 1935 to the late John Israel Hagler and the late Essie Mae Haigler Hagler. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Johnson Hagler, Homer Hagler and Terry Hagler; and his...

Aug 5, 2018

Faye Love Smith, 77, of Stanfield, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 5, 2018 at her home in Stanfield.

Faye was born May 4, 1941 in Cabarrus County to the late Fred Lee Love and the late Dallie Fink Blake. She was also preceded in death by husband, Ronald Gene Smith; brothers  Fred Lee Love, Jr., and Jessie...

Aug 4, 2018

Rose Carol Atkinson Karam, 87, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Carolinas HealthCare System NorthEast in Concord.

Rose was born December 23, 1930 to the late Bennett Jasper and Mary Alice Atkinson. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her son, Stephen, sisters, Eunice, Ebbie, Blue, Vera, and brother,...

Aug 4, 2018

Robert "Bob" Waldo Dickinson, 85, of Concord, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Presbyterian Hospital Main in Charlotte.

Bob was born August 10, 1932 in New York to the late Charles Lee Dickinson and the late Ida Dickinson. He was also preceded in death by brother, Charles Lee Dickinson, Jr..

Internment will take place...

Aug 3, 2018

Terry Wayne Lewis, 61, of Harrisburg, passed away Friday, August 3, 2018.

Terry was born April 29, 1957 in Little Rock, Arkansas, to the late Orbie Wayne Lewis and Nellie Jo Brazil.  In addition to his father, Terry was also preceded in death by his brother, Randy Lewis and dog, Pooky Bear.

Terry was a...