James Larry Hartsell was born in Kennett, Missouri, on February 22, 1944. He passed away peacefully on May 12, 2025, at his home in Kennett. He was 81 years of age.

He was preceded in death by his parents: E.M. and Essie Belle (Yount) Hartsell and brother: E.L. Hartsell.

Larry was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He married his beloved wife, Mary Ann, in 1966 in Greenville, Missouri. He worked as a medical technologist for 47 years before he retired. He was also a faithful member of the Friendship Baptist Church in Kennett, Missouri. He enjoyed attending church, camping, hunting, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.

He leaves the following behind to cherish his memory:

Wife of 58 years: Mary Ann Hartsell of Kennett, MO.

One Son: Dr. Bryan (Cheryl) Hartsell of Dukedom, TN.

One Grandson: Nathan Hartsell of Dukedom, TN.

And a host of other relatives, church family, and friends.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the John W. German Funeral Home in Hayti, MO. with Brother Gene Lancaster and Brother Chris Mayard officiating. Burial will be held in Pemiscot Memorial Gardens in Caruthersville, MO. Pallbearers are Louis Scroggins, Greg Wheeler, Geoff Brothers, Danny Barker, Phillip Maynard, Lawson Barton, and Jon Vaughn.

Memorials may be made to Friendship Baptist Church, 21225 State Hwy EE, Kennett, MO. 63857 or VNA Hospice, P.O. Box 768, Kennett, MO. 63857.