Hartsell Funeral Home - Concord

Leo Brown Peeler, 97, of Harrisburg, NC passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022. Leo was born June 1, 1925, in Lexington, NC to the late Claude Davis Peeler and the late Mary Rose Briggs Peeler. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Cora Mae Rogers Peeler; brother, C.D. Peeler, Jr; sisters, Louise Young, Elizabeth Brown McKinney and Christine Miller; and son-in-law Chip Horton. Survivors include daughters, Linda Austin (Terry) of Rockwell, NC; Donnell Horton of Harrisburg, NC; Lisa Ratledge-Wright (AJ) of Charlotte, NC; grandchildren, Brad Austin (Jennifer), Jared Horton (Shannon), Seth Horton and fiancee Sara Beth Hodgson, Logan Ratledge (Mikayla) all of Charlotte, NC;...

Ellen Wingard Cobb passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022 at Concord's Brookdale Assisted Living, just three weeks shy of her 95th birthday. She was born in Columbia, South Carolina, on July 3, 1927, daughter of the late E.B. Wingard and Floy Wessinger Wingard. She was also pre-deceased by her husband, the Rev. James K. Cobb, longtime Lutheran pastor in SC, NC, TN and VA. Also, pre-deceased by one sister and six brothers. Ms. Cobb was a graduate of Columbia, SC High School and attended the Univ. of SC. In career ventures, she was an elementary teacher, a reading specialist, Admin. Assit. to an attorney, accountant for the Williamsburg-James City County, VA school district and lastly Alumni...

Ellen Wingard Cobb passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022 at Concord's Brookdale Assisted Living, just three weeks shy of her 95th birthday. She was born in Columbia, South Carolina, on July 3, 1927, daughter of the late E.B. Wingard and Floy Wessinger Wingard. She was also pre-deceased by her husband, the Rev. James K. Cobb, longtime Lutheran pastor in SC, NC, TN and VA. Also, pre-deceased by one sister and six brothers. Ms. Cobb was a graduate of Columbia, SC High School and attended the Univ. of SC. In career ventures, she was an elementary teacher, a reading specialist, Admin. Assit. to an attorney, accountant for the Williamsburg-James City County, VA school district and lastly Alumni...

William Larry Pace, 78, of Concord, NC passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm - 2:45 pm, Saturday, April 30, 2022 at New Hope Worship Center, 452 Brookwood Ave., Concord, NC, 28025. The funeral service will follow at 3:00 pm at New Hope Worship Center, officiated by Rev. Dale Jenkins. Burial will take place at Carolina Cemetery Park. Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord is serving the Pace family. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.hartsellfh.com

Jan Marie Smith, 69, of Kannapolis, NC passed away Sunday, April 17th, 2022 in her home surrounded by her adoring family. After a hard fought battle with cancer, she went to be with her Lord on Easter Sunday. She is preceded in death by her father, Stan Johnson, of Greensboro, NC, her mother, Jean Marie Johnson, of Greensboro, NC, her stepfather, Brock Smith, of Greensboro, NC, her mother in law Joyce Smith, of Greensboro, NC and her sister, Anne Doss, of Charlotte, NC. She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Albert B Smith; their two daughters Megan and Lindsay Smith, and her two stepdaughters Angie Barlowe, husband, Deckster Barlowe, and Patti Jackson, husband Garett...

Ronald James Craft, 63, of Concord, NC, entered his eternal heavenly home on Friday, February 11, 2022. Ron was born December 12, 1958 in Parkersburg, WV to the late Larrell B. Craft and the late Naomi Jean Staats Craft of Vienna, WV. Ron graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1977 and from Montreat College in 2002. He began his working career as a carpenter with Williams Brothers Construction. He went on to be the general manager for two different car dealerships. In 1989, he joined Archway Cookies as regional sales manager. In 2004, he joined Gimbal's Fine Candies as the VP of sales, where he worked until his semi-retirement in 2019. After retirement, Ron returned to work as a...

Robert Fulton Gardner,Jr. 88, of Goldsboro, passed away Friday, December 3, 2021 at Kitty Askins Hospice of Goldsboro. Robert was born February 6, 1933 in North Carolina, to the late Robert Fulton Gardner and the late Maude Esther Gardner. He was also preceded in death by wife, Helen Marie Gardner; brothers, Caldwell Gardner, Harry Gardner, Eddie Gardner, and Charlie Gardner; and sisters, Ruth Hartman, and Mattie Baucom. The family will receive friends from 1pm - 2pm on Thursday, December 9,2021, at Hartsell Funeral Home in Concord . A Graveside service will follow at Carolina Memorial Park located at 601 Mt Olivet Rd in Concord, officiated by Rev. Tim Newton. Robert was a loving husband,...

Frances Jane Eudy Maness, 89, of Charlotte, passed away Friday, November 26, 2021 at Universal Nursing & Rehab. Center in Concord Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord is serving the Maness family. Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com

Bonnie Lou Utter, 74, of Oakboro, NC passed away Thursday, November 11, 2021. Bonnie was previously a long-time resident of Whitney Point, New York. Bonnie was born January 15, in Broome County, New York to the late Alfred Aten and the late Ethel Louise Aten. She was also preceded in death by her partner, Thomas Schultz and her brother Kirk Aten. Bonnie was a hairdresser in Glen Aubrey, New York for many years and went on to work for IBM in Endicott, NY. She is remembered as kind and always willing to help others. Bonnie's family will receive friends on Saturday, November 20th, 2021 from 2:15 PM - 3:00 PM at Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland (13575 Broadway Ave., Midland, NC). A...

Carolyn Thomas Hargett, 76, of Indian Trail, NC died Wednesday October 20th. Memorial service will be held at 3pm Sunday, November 14 at Benton's Cross Roads Baptist Church 109 E. Lawyers Road, Monroe, NC. Full obituary at hartsellfuneralhomes.com or call 704-888-5571.

Ernestine Ferrell passed away Tuesday, October 06, 2021, at the age of 87. A service to celebrate her life will be held Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at 11:00am at the Matthews Presbyterian Church in Matthews, NC where Ms. Ferrell was a member. Rev. Luke Maybry will be officiating the service. A burial service will be held at Harrisburg Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Harrisburg, NC. 'Ernie", as known by friends and family, was born January 11, 1934, in Harrisburg, NC. She was the third daughter of Ernest Paul Stallings and Marie Young Stallings. Ernie grew up in Harrisburg, NC and graduated from Harrisburg High School. One of her first jobs was working at the health department in...

Roy "Hink" Henderson Marbry, 74, of Albemarle, passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021. Hink was born March 31, 1947 in Albemarle to the late Roy Malcolm Marbry and the late Bernice Corinna Furr Marbry. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Joan Carol Marbry Best. He is survived by his daughter, Misty Paige of Oakboro; son, Adrian (Amber) Marbry of Charlotte; grandchildren, Grayson and Cooper Marbry, and Kaylee and Addie Helms; siblings, Paulette Marbry and David (Doris) Marbry; niece, Ellen Pendola; and ex-wife, Teresa Lowder. Hink was a devoted and loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to many. He honorably served his country in the United States Army, 8th Airborne...

Wanda Ballard Farmer, formerly of Norwood and New London, North Carolina (NC), passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her entire family on October 5, 2021, in Charlotte, NC. Wanda was born to the late Garland Ray Ballard and the late Pauline Dorsey Ballard on November 15th, 1942, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. She was also preceded in death by her younger brother, Garland Manuel Ballard. Wanda spent her youth on a farm in Jones County outside of New Bern, NC. While her father was away during World War II, she enjoyed the love and attention of both sets of grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. This unconditional family love was a major influence on her life and character. She...

Wanda Ballard Farmer, formerly of Norwood and New London, North Carolina (NC), passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her entire family on October 5, 2021, in Charlotte, NC. Wanda was born to the late Garland Ray Ballard and the late Pauline Dorsey Ballard on November 15th, 1942, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. She was also preceded in death by her younger brother, Garland Manuel Ballard. Wanda spent her youth on a farm in Jones County outside of New Bern, NC. While her father was away during World War II, she enjoyed the love and attention of both sets of grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. This unconditional family love was a major influence on her life and character. She...

Dr. Mason Beckham Hughes, Jr, 92 went peacefully to be with the Lord and join his wife, as his family sat by his side. Dr. Mason Hughes was predeceased by his loving wife of 68 years, Virgene Marie Hughes on January 30, 2017. He was predeceased by his father and mother, Mason and Pearl Hughes of Sadieville, KY; his brother Clyde Hughes ( Pauline), Clinton, KY; his sister Edith McGuire (Lynn) of Dayton, OH; brother in law Gano Fields of Lexington, KY; son in law Larry Stimpert of Bladensburg, OH. He is survived by his sister Lorraine Fields of Lexington, KY; his five children Stephanie Stimpert of Bladensburg, OH; Bruce Hughes ( Kay) of Mansfield, OH; Sondra Booth ( Gordon) of Kannapolis,...

Brenda Atwell Owens, 68, of Kannapolis, NC passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord. Brenda was born January 26, 1953 in Richmond, VA to the late Harry M. Atwell and the late Pearl Howard Atwell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Sweenie A. Owens; brother, Porky Atwell; and sister, Judy Pelaquin. Survivors include, sister, Nancy Tyler; daughter, Jennifer Rude; son, Chad Owens and wife Carla; grandchildren, Kelsey Rude, Brandon Owens and Zachary Owens; nephew, Warren Tyler; nieces, Karen Lawson and Dr. Crystal Tyler-Mackey and their families. Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord is serving the Owens family. Memories and condolences may be...

Kay Hope Love Newton, 84, of Concord, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, September 16, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Kay was born December 5, 1936 in Concord, North Carolina to the late Woodrow Wilson Love and Cora Alice Little. Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Sergeant Major Wylie Hoyle Newton; daughter, Donna Faye Styers; grandson, Jonah Lee Gray; and sister, Martha Ann Perry. She was a graduate of Concord High School and attended Evans College of Commerce in Concord to learn administrative skills and ECPI in Charlotte to learn computer programming. Kay worked at Kerr Bleachery where she was trained in accounting...

David "Mack" Kennedy (78) passed peacefully into eternity on August 6, 2021. He was a resident of Concord, NC at the time of his passing. He was born in Clendenin, WV to Gordon (Toots) Kennedy and Cleo Boatwright Kennedy. He was the second of six children. He was preceded in death by his parents, older sister (Barbara Brown) and younger brother (Joseph Kennedy). He graduated from Clendenin High School and West Virginia Institute of Technology (1964). He spent most of his adult life working for IBM. Many of those years were in Greencastle, IN. He is survived by his wife Kay Rucker Kennedy and daughters Kathryn Kennedy (Jack Rutherford) and Stephanie Kennedy Stanford (Phil Stanford),...

David "Mack" Kennedy (78) passed peacefully into eternity on August 6, 2021. He was a resident of Concord, NC at the time of his passing. He was born in Clendenin, WV to Gordon (Toots) Kennedy and Cleo Boatwright Kennedy. He was the second of six children. He was preceded in death by his parents, older sister (Barbara Brown) and younger brother (Joseph Kennedy). He graduated from Clendenin High School and West Virginia Institute of Technology (1964). He spent most of his adult life working for IBM. Many of those years were in Greencastle, IN. He is survived by his wife Kay Rucker Kennedy and daughters Kathryn Kennedy (Jack Rutherford) and Stephanie Kennedy Stanford (Phil Stanford),...

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...