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,...

Lynda Polk Smith, 75, of Concord passed away on Friday, October 9, 2020 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis. Lynda was born July 8, 1945 in Charlotte to the late Earl Robert Polk and the late Mary McGraw Polk. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Larry McGraw. Lynda retired in 2001 after 30 years of service with the Charlotte Police Department. She enjoyed working as an investigator. Lynda was an active member of Broadus Baptist Church since 1997 and spent several years singing with a local concert choral group that performed in many communities in the northeast Charlotte metropolitan area. She was on the Board for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department Benevolent Fund...

Scot Michael VonBergen, 52, of Concord, NC, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte. Scot aka Suitcase or Scooby, was born August 22, 1968 in Seneca Falls, New York to William Darwin VonBergen and the late Bertha "Cissy" Carter Cole. Scot moved to NC in 1996 to follow his dream in working in racing. He worked for several teams throughout his career. Most recently, Scot left JD Motorsports to work at ChaLew Performance to be closer to home. When most people hear Scot's name, they think of a tall man in shorts wearing socks and sandals. They would think of a man with a heart of gold who would give the shirt off his back. He will be remembered for his...

Francine Layne Ozoigbo, 71, of Concord, NC passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at her home surrounded by family. Francine worked for the Veterans Administration Regional Office in Huntington, WV for 42 years. Francine was a compassionate person who spent the majority of her life taking care of others. After she retired, she moved to Concord, NC and continued in the spirit of caring for others. When she was not taking care of her own grandchildren, she carpooled and took care of the children that lived in her neighborhood. Francine was born February 12, 1949 in Huntington, West Virginia to the late Velma D. Layne II and the late Rosetta Maxine Ellis Layne. Her brothers Frank E. Layne...

Patricia Louvine Thompson, 82, of Concord, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord. Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord is serving the Thompson family. Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com