Obituaries
Obituaries for Hartsell Funeral Home
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Richard Anthony Smith
Jul 8, 2025
Richard Anthony Smith, 69, of Harrisburg passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Tucker Hospice House surrounded by his loving family.
Richard was born on May 19, 1956 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania... Go Steelers! He is preceded in death by his wife, Cindy Smith; sister, Lynn Johnston; Dad, Chuck Smith.
Rich graduated from Keystone Oaks High School in Pittsburgh in 1974. He...
Judy Ann Efird
Jul 7, 2025
Judy Ann Fields Efird, 80, of Badin, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025, at Atrium Health Pineville in Charlotte.
Judy was born November 30, 1944, in Chatham County to the late Haywood June Fields and the late Geneva Margaret Yow Fields.
She was preceded in death by husband, Gary Wayne Efird in 2012 and daughter, Gloria Mitchell in 2022.
The family will receive...
Linda Raye Overcash
Jul 5, 2025
Linda Raye Overcash, 65, of Concord, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Mrs. Overcash was born December 12, 1959 in North Carolina to the late James Clifton Alley and Stella Lavaughn Martin Alley.
The family will receive friends from 4-6 pm, Sunday, July 6, 2025 at Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord 460 Branchview Drive SE, Concord...
Ruby Jo Howell
Jul 4, 2025
Ruby Jo Howell, 90, of Albemarle, passed away Friday, July 4, 2025 at Bethany Woods.
Ruby was born October 4, 1934 in Burke County, North Carolina to the late Jo Clark and Effie Mae Clark. She was also preceded in death by husband of 74 years Dewell Edward Howell and daughter Connie Rea.
She retired from Wiscassett Mills after many years. After...
Dorothy Jean Helms Plyler
Jul 3, 2025
Dorothy Jean Helms Plyler, 80, of Stanly County, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Bethany Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Albemarle.
Dorothy was born July 27, 1944 in North Carolina to the late Homer Helms and the late Jacksie Lowdermilk Helms.
Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Plyler family.
Arlene Parsons Whitley
Jul 2, 2025
Arlene Parsons Whitley, 92, of Midland passed peacefully at her home on Wednesday July 2, 2025.
Her funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church of Midland on Friday, July 11th starting with visitation from 1:00-2:00pm, followed by a memorial service conducted by Pastor Dr. Randy Lankford.
Arlene was born August 08, 1932 in Pekin, NC, to W.C. “Cliff” Parsons and...
Don Richard "Bud" Russell
Jul 2, 2025
Don “Bud” Russell, 91, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025 at Tucker Hospice house, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly.
Bud was born July 16, 1933 in Albemarle to the late Seaford Russell and the late Nan Russell. Bud was preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Lois Russell; his beloved son, Jeffrey Russell; two...
John Mehalechko
Jul 1, 2025
John Mehalechko, 98, of Albemarle, passed away, peacefully, on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at Spring Arbor of Albemarle.
He was born to John and Mary Mehalechko on October 1, 1926 in Centralia, PA. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings: Mary, Mike, Sylvia, Helen, Charlie and Mae and his loving wife, Bonnie to whom he was married...
Barbara Wright Waksmunski
Jul 1, 2025
Barbara W. Waksmunski, age 86, of Stanfield, died Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Barbara was born October 18, 1938, in Neptune, New Jersey, daughter of Frank Davis Wright and Marie Elizabeth Zwolinski Wright. She was proceeded in death by her parents, husband, Cornelius, and brother, Earl Wright.
Barbara is survived by sons Frank and wife Connie...
Lester Kite Biedler Jr.
Jun 28, 2025
Lester Kite Biedler Jr., 88, of Monroe, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Kite was born August 18, 1936 in Tryon, North Carolina to the late Lester Kite Biedler Sr. and the late Coy Kathleen Biedler.
He was also preceded in death by wife, Judy Elizabeth Biedler and his sister, Martha Ann Ballew.
The graveside service...
Walter Curtis Hinson
Jun 27, 2025
Walter Curtis Hinson passed away on Friday, June 27th in Belmont, NC. Walter was born in Stanly County on November 17th, 1930, to Lee & Beluah Farmer Hinson.
He lived his youth in Albemarle moving to Belmont at 15. It was there he met his wife, Alice White. They were married in 1951 until her death in 2012. Walter was predeceased...
Herbert Lindstrom
Jun 26, 2025
Herbert Lindstrom, 93, of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025 at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center in Florida.
Herbert was born July 11, 1931 in to the late Robert Lindstrom and the late Elsie Lindstrom.
He was also preceded in death by brother, Ted Lindstrom .
A farewell service will be held on Wednesday July 2, at 12:00 pm...
Daniel "Dan" Wilbur Church
Jun 26, 2025
Daniel Wilbur Church, 77, of Concord, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Dan was born January 9, 1948, in Swords Creek, Virginia to the late Clyde William Church and the late Nora Belle Hylton Church.
He was also preceded in death by first wife, Janet Keaney Pastorik Church; second wife, Deborah Fisher Church; and ten...
Martha Frances Hinson
Jun 26, 2025
Martha Frances Hinson, 92, of Albemarle, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025 at her home.
Frances was born July 23, 1932 in Anson County, North Carolina to the late Claude Benton Hinson and the late Nellie Blanche Thomas Hinson.
The memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 11:00am at Main Street United Methodist Church in Albemarle officiated by...
John Thomas Rucker, Sr.
Jun 23, 2025
John Thomas Rucker, 87, of Harrisburg, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Johnny was born November 1, 1937, in Campbellsville, Kentucky to the late Thurman Allen Rucker and the late Ina Belle Coontz Rucker. He was also preceded in death by wife, Willanna Johnson Rucker; son, Tommy Rucker; and brothers, Joe and Bobby Rucker.
Survivors...
James Dean Hopper
Jun 21, 2025
James Dean Hopper, age 73, of Badin, North Carolina, passed away on June 21, 2025. Born on July 4, 1951, Humboldt, Tennessee, Dean lived a life marked by service, devotion to family, and quiet strength.
Dean attended K.D. McKellar Elementary School and graduated from Milan High School, where he met the love of his life, Jody Rhoades. The two married in...
Glenn Thomas Melton
Jun 19, 2025
Glenn Thomas "Buddy" Melton, 72, of Oak Island, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025 in Wilmington, NC.
Glenn was born November 25, 1952 in Wilmington, North Carolina, the only child of the late Grover Glenn Melton and the late Tina Lee Barbee Melton.
Glenn started his adult life as a truck driver hauling fuel all over North Carolina. He put himself through...
Margaret Louise Wagoner
Jun 17, 2025
Margaret Louise Hudson Wagoner, 91, of Murrells Inlet, SC passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at NHC Health Care in Murrells Inlet.
Margaret was born November 28, 1933 in Concord, North Carolina to the late James Theodore Hudson and the late Pearl Louise Carriker Hudson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Calvin Wagoner in 2021.
Survivors...
Carl Wayne Brande
Jun 15, 2025
Carl Wayne Brande, 75, of Pineville, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025 at White Oak Manor in Charlotte.
Carl was born December 6, 1949 in Greensboro, North Carolina to the late Carl Thomas Brande and the late Jean Faye Brande.
The memorial service will be on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 3:00 pm at Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord officiated by Pastor...
Richard Anthony Smith
Jul 8, 2025
Richard Anthony Smith, 69, of Harrisburg passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Tucker Hospice House surrounded by his loving family.
Richard was born on May 19, 1956 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania... Go Steelers! He is preceded in death by his wife, Cindy Smith; sister, Lynn Johnston; Dad, Chuck Smith.
Rich graduated from Keystone Oaks High School in Pittsburgh in 1974. He...
Judy Ann Efird
Jul 7, 2025
Judy Ann Fields Efird, 80, of Badin, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025, at Atrium Health Pineville in Charlotte.
Judy was born November 30, 1944, in Chatham County to the late Haywood June Fields and the late Geneva Margaret Yow Fields.
She was preceded in death by husband, Gary Wayne Efird in 2012 and daughter, Gloria Mitchell in 2022.
The family will receive...
Linda Raye Overcash
Jul 5, 2025
Linda Raye Overcash, 65, of Concord, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Mrs. Overcash was born December 12, 1959 in North Carolina to the late James Clifton Alley and Stella Lavaughn Martin Alley.
The family will receive friends from 4-6 pm, Sunday, July 6, 2025 at Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord 460 Branchview Drive SE, Concord...
Ruby Jo Howell
Jul 4, 2025
Ruby Jo Howell, 90, of Albemarle, passed away Friday, July 4, 2025 at Bethany Woods.
Ruby was born October 4, 1934 in Burke County, North Carolina to the late Jo Clark and Effie Mae Clark. She was also preceded in death by husband of 74 years Dewell Edward Howell and daughter Connie Rea.
She retired from Wiscassett Mills after many years. After...
Dorothy Jean Helms Plyler
Jul 3, 2025
Dorothy Jean Helms Plyler, 80, of Stanly County, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Bethany Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Albemarle.
Dorothy was born July 27, 1944 in North Carolina to the late Homer Helms and the late Jacksie Lowdermilk Helms.
Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Plyler family.
Arlene Parsons Whitley
Jul 2, 2025
Arlene Parsons Whitley, 92, of Midland passed peacefully at her home on Wednesday July 2, 2025.
Her funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church of Midland on Friday, July 11th starting with visitation from 1:00-2:00pm, followed by a memorial service conducted by Pastor Dr. Randy Lankford.
Arlene was born August 08, 1932 in Pekin, NC, to W.C. “Cliff” Parsons and...
Don Richard "Bud" Russell
Jul 2, 2025
Don “Bud” Russell, 91, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025 at Tucker Hospice house, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly.
Bud was born July 16, 1933 in Albemarle to the late Seaford Russell and the late Nan Russell. Bud was preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Lois Russell; his beloved son, Jeffrey Russell; two...
John Mehalechko
Jul 1, 2025
John Mehalechko, 98, of Albemarle, passed away, peacefully, on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at Spring Arbor of Albemarle.
He was born to John and Mary Mehalechko on October 1, 1926 in Centralia, PA. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings: Mary, Mike, Sylvia, Helen, Charlie and Mae and his loving wife, Bonnie to whom he was married...
Barbara Wright Waksmunski
Jul 1, 2025
Barbara W. Waksmunski, age 86, of Stanfield, died Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Barbara was born October 18, 1938, in Neptune, New Jersey, daughter of Frank Davis Wright and Marie Elizabeth Zwolinski Wright. She was proceeded in death by her parents, husband, Cornelius, and brother, Earl Wright.
Barbara is survived by sons Frank and wife Connie...
Lester Kite Biedler Jr.
Jun 28, 2025
Lester Kite Biedler Jr., 88, of Monroe, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Kite was born August 18, 1936 in Tryon, North Carolina to the late Lester Kite Biedler Sr. and the late Coy Kathleen Biedler.
He was also preceded in death by wife, Judy Elizabeth Biedler and his sister, Martha Ann Ballew.
The graveside service...
Walter Curtis Hinson
Jun 27, 2025
Walter Curtis Hinson passed away on Friday, June 27th in Belmont, NC. Walter was born in Stanly County on November 17th, 1930, to Lee & Beluah Farmer Hinson.
He lived his youth in Albemarle moving to Belmont at 15. It was there he met his wife, Alice White. They were married in 1951 until her death in 2012. Walter was predeceased...
Herbert Lindstrom
Jun 26, 2025
Herbert Lindstrom, 93, of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025 at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center in Florida.
Herbert was born July 11, 1931 in to the late Robert Lindstrom and the late Elsie Lindstrom.
He was also preceded in death by brother, Ted Lindstrom .
A farewell service will be held on Wednesday July 2, at 12:00 pm...
Daniel "Dan" Wilbur Church
Jun 26, 2025
Daniel Wilbur Church, 77, of Concord, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Dan was born January 9, 1948, in Swords Creek, Virginia to the late Clyde William Church and the late Nora Belle Hylton Church.
He was also preceded in death by first wife, Janet Keaney Pastorik Church; second wife, Deborah Fisher Church; and ten...
Martha Frances Hinson
Jun 26, 2025
Martha Frances Hinson, 92, of Albemarle, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025 at her home.
Frances was born July 23, 1932 in Anson County, North Carolina to the late Claude Benton Hinson and the late Nellie Blanche Thomas Hinson.
The memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 11:00am at Main Street United Methodist Church in Albemarle officiated by...
John Thomas Rucker, Sr.
Jun 23, 2025
John Thomas Rucker, 87, of Harrisburg, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Johnny was born November 1, 1937, in Campbellsville, Kentucky to the late Thurman Allen Rucker and the late Ina Belle Coontz Rucker. He was also preceded in death by wife, Willanna Johnson Rucker; son, Tommy Rucker; and brothers, Joe and Bobby Rucker.
Survivors...
James Dean Hopper
Jun 21, 2025
James Dean Hopper, age 73, of Badin, North Carolina, passed away on June 21, 2025. Born on July 4, 1951, Humboldt, Tennessee, Dean lived a life marked by service, devotion to family, and quiet strength.
Dean attended K.D. McKellar Elementary School and graduated from Milan High School, where he met the love of his life, Jody Rhoades. The two married in...
Glenn Thomas Melton
Jun 19, 2025
Glenn Thomas "Buddy" Melton, 72, of Oak Island, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025 in Wilmington, NC.
Glenn was born November 25, 1952 in Wilmington, North Carolina, the only child of the late Grover Glenn Melton and the late Tina Lee Barbee Melton.
Glenn started his adult life as a truck driver hauling fuel all over North Carolina. He put himself through...
Margaret Louise Wagoner
Jun 17, 2025
Margaret Louise Hudson Wagoner, 91, of Murrells Inlet, SC passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at NHC Health Care in Murrells Inlet.
Margaret was born November 28, 1933 in Concord, North Carolina to the late James Theodore Hudson and the late Pearl Louise Carriker Hudson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Calvin Wagoner in 2021.
Survivors...
Carl Wayne Brande
Jun 15, 2025
Carl Wayne Brande, 75, of Pineville, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025 at White Oak Manor in Charlotte.
Carl was born December 6, 1949 in Greensboro, North Carolina to the late Carl Thomas Brande and the late Jean Faye Brande.
The memorial service will be on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 3:00 pm at Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord officiated by Pastor...
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