Hartsell Funeral Home - Concord

Dorothy Frances Willis, 91, of Concord, passed away July 1, 2021 at home surrounded by her loving family. Her passing brings to a close a long life of service and kindness to others. She was born in Belmont, NC on July 22, 1929 and shared her family years with her three sisters. She married Russell Willis, a young minister, in 1950. As a pastor's wife, she shared in his ministry for almost seventy years serving churches in Texas, Mississippi, Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Her quiet and gentle spirit caused her to be loved everywhere she lived. Dorothy served as a Church Secretary for many years which she thoroughly enjoyed. She also donated significant time at the...

Alice Brooks Biggers, 98, of Mint Hill, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Matthews Presbyterian in Matthews. Alice was born October 11, 1922 in Allen Station, NC, to the late Brown Wilson Brooks and the late Grace Mae Allen Brooks. She was also preceded in death by husband, Ted Howard Biggers, Sr.; daughter, Nancy Alice Biggers Whitlock; twin brother, William Allen Brooks; brother, Joseph Russell Brooks; sisters, Betty Brooks Helms and Shirley Jane Brooks. Alice grew up in the Clear Creek Community, where she and her twin brother were inseparable. Alice's fondest memories were roaming the farm, woods and hanging around the train tracks, where they would feed the "hobos" with food...

Jean Leona Macfadden Lounsbury, 86, formerly of Marcellus, NY, and most recently of Jensen Beach, FL, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021 with family at her side at Brookdale Concord Parkway in Concord, NC. Jean was born September 27, 1934 in Bridgeport, CT to the late Joseph Leon Macfadden, Sr. and the late Ethel Rita Kovacs Macfadden. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Leon Macfadden, Jr. Jean met the love of her life while working at New York Telephone Company in Syracuse, NY. She became a full-time homemaker and mother when they started a family. Later in life, she served the community as a clerk at Marcellus Pharmacy. Jean cherished time with family, whether it...

Jean Leona Macfadden Lounsbury, 86, formerly of Marcellus, NY, and most recently of Jensen Beach, FL, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021 with family at her side at Brookdale Concord Parkway in Concord, NC. Jean was born September 27, 1934 in Bridgeport, CT to the late Joseph Leon Macfadden, Sr. and the late Ethel Rita Kovacs Macfadden. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Leon Macfadden, Jr. Jean met the love of her life while working at New York Telephone Company in Syracuse, NY. She became a full-time homemaker and mother when they started a family. Later in life, she served the community as a clerk at Marcellus Pharmacy. Jean cherished time with family, whether it...

Edward Lee Timberlake, III, 68, of Concord, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord after a courageous battle with cancer. Ed was born June 15, 1952 in North Carolina to the late Edward Lee Timberlake, Jr. and Sarah Frances Lassiter Timberlake. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Bill Timberlake. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm, Friday, May 7, 2021 at Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord. The funeral service to celebrate his life will follow at 3:00 pm in the Hartsell Funeral Home Chapel, officiated by Pastor Robert E. Palisin and Pastor John Muse. He is survived by his beloved wife of 29 years, Bonnie Sue Phillips...

Gary Lane Moore, 61, of Concord, died Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Grace Hospital in Morganton, NC. Mr. Moore was born November 8, 1959 in Cumberland, Maryland to the late Arnold Gray Moore and late June Sisk Moore . He is survived by his wife, Dr. Melanie Moore of Concord, NC, sons, Timothy Daniel Moore of Kannapolis and Patrick Douglas (Tatyana) Moore of Concord. Also surviving are brothers Greg (Brenda) Moore and Victor (Cindy) Moore. Services will be held Saturday, May 8, at 2 p.m. at Harrisburg United Methodist Church, where Gary was an active member. Streaming will be available on Facebook (search worshipgrowlove) and later available on YouTube for those who miss it live. The church...

Pamela Chantale Maness Varner, 69, of Spencer, was a sassy lady with a big heart who had a fondness for red and singing old timey gospel. She never found a plant she couldn't make flourish just like she did with everyone she knew. Pam was a strong woman of science and faith that held her family and many others together. She never put herself in the limelight or had to be the center of attention when maybe she should have been. Pam was always there to teach a life lesson, give a hug or a pat of comfort or encouragement, or to make people feel special. She passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 after a hard fought battle of nearly two months in the ICU. Her family was called in multiple times...

Senior Master Sergeant Kenneth Michael Kyzer was born July 12, 1953 in Columbia, South Carolina and died peacefully on February 5, 2021. A Celebration of life will be held on February 20, 2021 at 1pm at Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord. Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord is serving the Kyzer family. Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com

Senior Master Sergeant Kenneth Michael Kyzer was born July 12, 1953 in Columbia, South Carolina and died peacefully on February 5, 2021. A Celebration of life will be held on February 20, 2021 at 1pm at Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord. Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord is serving the Kyzer family. Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com

Mr. Jackie Ray Locklear departed this earth for Gods warm embrace on January 27, 2021peacefully surrounded by his children. Born in a Christian household August 19th, 1938 in Pembroke NC to Bracy and Ruby Locklear, Jack was the oldest of five children all of whom he loved dearly. After graduating Pembroke State with a BS in Chemistry he was selected for Naval OCS where he was commissioned as an Ensign in 1960, surface warfare, ship handler. During his early campaign with the Navy while traveling back home from Norfolk, he met and fell in love with Ms. Patsy Sampson of Pembroke. After many love letters Ms. Patsy finally agreed and they were married April 2nd, 1966. Now a family man, Jack...

Annie Willene Hinson Belvin, 86, of Mooresville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 25, 2021 at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Belvin was born December 31, 1934 in Stanly County to the late Arthur Lee Hinson and Essie Mae Tucker Hinson. She was also preceded in death by the love of her life and husband of 65 years, Glenn(Punch) Belvin; son, Larry Ray Belvin; siblings, Banks Hinson, Seburn Clonnie Hinson, Ruby H. Earnhardt, Ramelle H. Reagan. Mrs. Belvin was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all. Her Hobbies included Gardening, reading, and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include daughter, Wanda Belvin Williams Severt and...

Paul Estus Lytle, 95, passed away January 19, 2021, at his home in Concord NC, surrounded by family. Paul is survived by his wife of 72 years, Sybil Foster Lytle, children, Thomas Lytle (Anne), Susan Gage, Patricia Hutchinson (Richard), Judy Hollis (Mark), and Jane Simpson, nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He is predeceased by his sons in law, Michael D. Simpson and George W. Gage, his brother Raymond Coggins and sister Nell Coggins Frady. Paul was born November 8, 1925 in Spartanburg, SC to the late Grady Estus Lytle and the late Agnes Quinn Lytle Coggins. He was class valedictorian of Cowpens High School and an alumnus of Wofford College. During World War II and the...

Paul Estus Lytle, 95, passed away January 19, 2021, at his home in Concord NC, surrounded by family. Paul is survived by his wife of 72 years, Sybil Foster Lytle, children, Thomas Lytle (Anne), Susan Gage, Patricia Hutchinson (Richard), Judy Hollis (Mark), and Jane Simpson, nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He is predeceased by his sons in law, Michael D. Simpson and George W. Gage, his brother Raymond Coggins and sister Nell Coggins Frady. Paul was born November 8, 1925 in Spartanburg, SC to the late Grady Estus Lytle and the late Agnes Quinn Lytle Coggins. He was class valedictorian of Cowpens High School and an alumnus of Wofford College. During World War II and the...

Daniel R. Coughlin, 76, of Concord, NC, died December 4, 2020, after a brief illness. Born in Binghamton, NY, he was the son of the late Robert and Julia Coughlin. He received his BS from the University of Scranton and his Masters of Social Work from Syracuse University. He started his four-decade career in mental health service as a psychotherapist at the Children's Home of Wyoming Conference in Binghamton, NY, and then at Tioga County Mental Health Services. He served as Director of Tioga County Mental Health Services and Commissioner of Broome County Mental Health Services and was elected as Chairman of NYS Local Mental Health Directors Conference. In 2000, he moved to North Carolina...

Daniel R. Coughlin, 76, of Concord, NC, died December 4, 2020, after a brief illness. Born in Binghamton, NY, he was the son of the late Robert and Julia Coughlin. He received his BS from the University of Scranton and his Masters of Social Work from Syracuse University. He started his four-decade career in mental health service as a psychotherapist at the Children's Home of Wyoming Conference in Binghamton, NY, and then at Tioga County Mental Health Services. He served as Director of Tioga County Mental Health Services and Commissioner of Broome County Mental Health Services and was elected as Chairman of NYS Local Mental Health Directors Conference. In 2000, he moved to North Carolina...

Pat (or Trish, as many knew her) passed away suddenly on November 22, 2020 in Concord, North Carolina. Patricia was born on September 19, 1948 to William Lee Capps and Harriett Jeannette (who often went by Nettie) Hageman in Round Lake, Illinois. She graduated with the 1966 class of Round Lake High School. After a 23-year-long career as a Chicago police officer, she retired in 2006 to Concord, where she enjoyed home remodeling and her loving dogs. Pat is survived by a son, Paul Foster, two daughters, Kimberly Foster and Sandra (Shawn) Slattery, a sister, Deborah (Ted) Faurbo, two brothers, Richard (Linda) Capps and W. Lee (Kati) Capps, grandchildren Ryan Slattery, Colin...

Freda Joyce Feldkircher Christ, left this world to join her beloved husband, John, on November 19, 2020 at her home in Concord, NC. Freda was born on January 24, 1930 in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Albert Louis Feldkircher and the late Frederika Binder Feldkircher. In addition to her parents, and her husband, John Ernest Christ, Freda was preceded in death by her sisters Emma Kathryn, Martha, Lois, and Rita. She is survived by her four children, John E. Christ, III (Russie), Paul M. Christ (Anne), Peter J. Christ (Mary) and Rebecca Christ Goodell (Bart); nine grandchildren, Ryan Christ (Lauren), Colin Christ (Han), Lisa Christ, Alex Christ, David Christ, Anna Goodell, Sam Goodell,...

Freda Joyce Feldkircher Christ, left this world to join her beloved husband, John, on November 19, 2020 at her home in Concord, NC. Freda was born on January 24, 1930 in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Albert Louis Feldkircher and the late Frederika Binder Feldkircher. In addition to her parents, and her husband, John Ernest Christ, Freda was preceded in death by her sisters Emma Kathryn, Martha, Lois, and Rita. She is survived by her four children, John E. Christ, III (Russie), Paul M. Christ (Anne), Peter J. Christ (Mary) and Rebecca Christ Goodell (Bart); nine grandchildren, Ryan Christ (Lauren), Colin Christ (Han), Lisa Christ, Alex Christ, David Christ, Anna Goodell, Sam Goodell,...