Obituaries
Obituaries for Hartsell Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Ethel Eyvone Helms
Nov 22, 2025
Ethel Eyvone Helms, 89, of Lexington, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington.
Mrs. Helms was born October 16, 1936, in South Carolina to the late Charlie Haney and the late Pearl Tolar. She was also preceded in death by husband, James Edward Helms, brothers John William Haney and Clarence Wiley Davis, sister, Ann Furr and...
Rita Carpenter Wilkinson
Nov 16, 2025
Rita Carpenter Wilkinson, 71, of Concord, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Mrs. Wilkinson was born July 11, 1954 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late Wilbert Lee Carpenter and the late Ella Pauline Hill.
She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Michael Carpenter and Gary Carpenter.
Rita was a lover of many...
Alan Robert Wayson
Nov 15, 2025
Alan Wayson, born November 26, 1932, in Boston, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
Alan attended Northeastern University and studied mechanical engineering while serving in the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps and working at Raytheon. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He proudly served his country as a First Lieutenant in the...
Ashlyn Kayla Courtney
Nov 15, 2025
Ashlyn Kayla Courtney, 30, of Kannapolis, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Ashlyn was born March 30, 1995, in California to Steven Wynn Courtney and the late Terrie Shawn Courtney. She was also preceded in death by grandmother, Lula Pearl Courtney.
She was a talented artist who loved to draw and paint the beauty that...
George Hughes Burleson
Nov 15, 2025
George Hughes Burleson, 78, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Atrium Carolina Medical Center.
George was born November 6, 1947, in Albemarle, NC, to the late Ted Eugene Burleson and the late Carolyn Douglas Hughes Burleson. He was also preceded in death by sister, Ann B. Purser, brother- in-law, Billy Purser, nephew, Jamie Purser and niece, Nicole Blackburn.
George...
Frankie Smith
Nov 14, 2025
Jane "Frankie" Franklin Smith, 81, of Stanfield, peacefully passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 at Atrium Health Pineville in Charlotte.
Frankie was born June 21, 1944 in North Carolina to the late James Merrill Canup and the late Effie Elizabeth Canup.
Very strong in her Christian faith, Frankie dedicated her life to Jesus while still a little girl. She was very modest,...
Wanda Belvin Williams
Nov 13, 2025
Wanda Belvin Williams, 75, current resident of North Myrtle Beach and Concord native, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, November 13, 2025.
Wanda was born October 17, 1950, in Concord, NC, to the late Glenn Daren Belvin and the late Annie Willene Hinson Belvin.
She was also preceded in death by her brother, Larry Ray Belvin; and niece, Michele...
Jimmy Lewis Hathcock
Nov 10, 2025
Jimmy Lewis Hathcock, 82, of Stanfield, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025, peacefully at his home in Stanfield.
Jim was born February 28, 1943, in North Carolina to the late John Ralph Hathcock and the late Vernia Marie Hathcock.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Jean Hathcock, and sister, Trina Marie Hathcock Robertson.
Jim loved his family, friends, working...
Rev. David Davillo Walker
Nov 9, 2025
Rev. David D. Walker known as “Little David” finished his earthly race with integrity on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at the age of 91. He was born in Phoenix, AZ on September 20, 1934. His life was full of miracles. At the age of 9, he received a 5 hour vision of heaven and was called to preach the gospel...
Lindsey "Lynn" Wayne Shue
Nov 5, 2025
Lindsey Wayne Shue, 71, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at home, with his loving family by his side.
Lynn was born November 29, 1953 in Concord, North Carolina to the late Paul Hubert Shue and the late Phyllis Ann Shue.
He was also preceded in death by his brother, Perry Lee Shue, step-brother Ricky Allen Shue, and sister, Julie...
Frances Barbee Almond
Nov 5, 2025
Ethel "Frances" Barbee Almond, 89, of Locust, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Stanley Total Living Center in Stanley, NC.
Frances was born November 5, 1936, in Cabarrus County, NC, to the late Melbert Arleen Barbee and the late Ella Mae Aycock Barbee. She was also preceded in death by husband, Reece Ray Almond, sister, Bessie Ruth Tolbert, and grandson,...
Samuel Edward Price Jr.
Nov 4, 2025
Samuel Edward Price Jr., 90, of Mount Gilead, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at Atrium Health Stanly Hospital in Albemarle, NC
Samuel was born November 17, 1934 in South Carolina to the late Samuel Edward Price Sr. and the late Jessie Lanilta Cooper Price. He was also preceded in death by wife, Betty Kuykendall Price.
Samuel was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather,...
Carolyn Johnson Robinson
Nov 4, 2025
In Loving Memory of Carolyn Johnson Robinson
December 14, 1951 – November 4, 2025
Oak Grove Baptist Church – Harrisburg, North Carolina
“His Will, Her Way”
Obituary
Mother Carolyn Johnson Robinson of Harrisburg, North Carolina, was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and faithful servant of the Lord. Born on December 14, 1951, in Cabarrus County to the late Reverend Henry Johnson and Agnes Spears...
Brenda Sue Deese
Nov 3, 2025
Brenda Sue Deese, 84, of Concord, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025, with her loving family by her side.
Brenda was born October 13, 1941, in Concord, North Carolina to the late Samuel Gray and the late Margaret Gray. She was also preceded in death by her late husband Jacob Raymond Deese Sr and her son Randy Lynn Thomason.
During her working...
Mary Catherine Whitley
Nov 3, 2025
Mary Catherine Whitley, 92, Concord , passed away Monday, November 3, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Mary was born August 21, 1933 in North Carolina to the late Henry Cook and Viola Furr Cook. She was preceded in death by husband James "Doddie" M. Whitley.
Mary was a wonderful mother, she loved spending time with her children...
Vann Burleson, Jr.
Nov 3, 2025
Vann Burleson Jr, 80, of Albemarle, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
He was born November 24, 1944, in North Carolina to the late Vann Burleson, Sr. and Alice Tommie Foreman. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Tommie Burleson.
Vann enjoyed tractors and antique farming equipment, and was an avid collector. He...
James “Jim” Ray Evans
Nov 2, 2025
James (Jim) Ray Evans passed away peacefully on November 2 at Morningside Memory Care in Concord, NC, after a long fight with Parkinsons and dementia. Born June 10th, 1938 in Avon, Illinois, to Phyllis and James Evans, he was the eldest of five children. He married Karen May Paul on April 16th, 1961 where they enjoyed over 64 years together....
Nancy Titus Johnson
Nov 2, 2025
Nancy Titus Johnson
March 16th, 1967 - November 2nd, 2025
Nancy Titus Johnson, age 58, passed away on Sunday, November 2nd, 2025 at home, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.
In addition to her husband of 34 years, David Johnson, she is survived by her brother, Curtis Elliot Titus, and his wife, Vivian, of Saugus, MA; her sisters, Dr. Margaret...
Jerry Wayne Crayton, Sr.
Nov 1, 2025
Jerry Wayne Crayton, Sr. was born on July 7, 1940, to his parents Floyd and Viola Crayton in their family home in Mission. He attended Ridgecrest School from 1st - 12th grade.
After graduation from High School, he attended Auto Diesel School in Nashville, TN where he graduated in 1959. He returned to Stanly County and began working at Confederate Motors...
Ethel Eyvone Helms
Nov 22, 2025
Ethel Eyvone Helms, 89, of Lexington, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2025, at Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington.
Mrs. Helms was born October 16, 1936, in South Carolina to the late Charlie Haney and the late Pearl Tolar. She was also preceded in death by husband, James Edward Helms, brothers John William Haney and Clarence Wiley Davis, sister, Ann Furr and...
Rita Carpenter Wilkinson
Nov 16, 2025
Rita Carpenter Wilkinson, 71, of Concord, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Mrs. Wilkinson was born July 11, 1954 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late Wilbert Lee Carpenter and the late Ella Pauline Hill.
She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Michael Carpenter and Gary Carpenter.
Rita was a lover of many...
Alan Robert Wayson
Nov 15, 2025
Alan Wayson, born November 26, 1932, in Boston, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
Alan attended Northeastern University and studied mechanical engineering while serving in the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps and working at Raytheon. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He proudly served his country as a First Lieutenant in the...
Ashlyn Kayla Courtney
Nov 15, 2025
Ashlyn Kayla Courtney, 30, of Kannapolis, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Ashlyn was born March 30, 1995, in California to Steven Wynn Courtney and the late Terrie Shawn Courtney. She was also preceded in death by grandmother, Lula Pearl Courtney.
She was a talented artist who loved to draw and paint the beauty that...
George Hughes Burleson
Nov 15, 2025
George Hughes Burleson, 78, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Atrium Carolina Medical Center.
George was born November 6, 1947, in Albemarle, NC, to the late Ted Eugene Burleson and the late Carolyn Douglas Hughes Burleson. He was also preceded in death by sister, Ann B. Purser, brother- in-law, Billy Purser, nephew, Jamie Purser and niece, Nicole Blackburn.
George...
Frankie Smith
Nov 14, 2025
Jane "Frankie" Franklin Smith, 81, of Stanfield, peacefully passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 at Atrium Health Pineville in Charlotte.
Frankie was born June 21, 1944 in North Carolina to the late James Merrill Canup and the late Effie Elizabeth Canup.
Very strong in her Christian faith, Frankie dedicated her life to Jesus while still a little girl. She was very modest,...
Wanda Belvin Williams
Nov 13, 2025
Wanda Belvin Williams, 75, current resident of North Myrtle Beach and Concord native, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, November 13, 2025.
Wanda was born October 17, 1950, in Concord, NC, to the late Glenn Daren Belvin and the late Annie Willene Hinson Belvin.
She was also preceded in death by her brother, Larry Ray Belvin; and niece, Michele...
Jimmy Lewis Hathcock
Nov 10, 2025
Jimmy Lewis Hathcock, 82, of Stanfield, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025, peacefully at his home in Stanfield.
Jim was born February 28, 1943, in North Carolina to the late John Ralph Hathcock and the late Vernia Marie Hathcock.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Jean Hathcock, and sister, Trina Marie Hathcock Robertson.
Jim loved his family, friends, working...
Rev. David Davillo Walker
Nov 9, 2025
Rev. David D. Walker known as “Little David” finished his earthly race with integrity on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at the age of 91. He was born in Phoenix, AZ on September 20, 1934. His life was full of miracles. At the age of 9, he received a 5 hour vision of heaven and was called to preach the gospel...
Lindsey "Lynn" Wayne Shue
Nov 5, 2025
Lindsey Wayne Shue, 71, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at home, with his loving family by his side.
Lynn was born November 29, 1953 in Concord, North Carolina to the late Paul Hubert Shue and the late Phyllis Ann Shue.
He was also preceded in death by his brother, Perry Lee Shue, step-brother Ricky Allen Shue, and sister, Julie...
Frances Barbee Almond
Nov 5, 2025
Ethel "Frances" Barbee Almond, 89, of Locust, passed away Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Stanley Total Living Center in Stanley, NC.
Frances was born November 5, 1936, in Cabarrus County, NC, to the late Melbert Arleen Barbee and the late Ella Mae Aycock Barbee. She was also preceded in death by husband, Reece Ray Almond, sister, Bessie Ruth Tolbert, and grandson,...
Samuel Edward Price Jr.
Nov 4, 2025
Samuel Edward Price Jr., 90, of Mount Gilead, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at Atrium Health Stanly Hospital in Albemarle, NC
Samuel was born November 17, 1934 in South Carolina to the late Samuel Edward Price Sr. and the late Jessie Lanilta Cooper Price. He was also preceded in death by wife, Betty Kuykendall Price.
Samuel was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather,...
Carolyn Johnson Robinson
Nov 4, 2025
In Loving Memory of Carolyn Johnson Robinson
December 14, 1951 – November 4, 2025
Oak Grove Baptist Church – Harrisburg, North Carolina
“His Will, Her Way”
Obituary
Mother Carolyn Johnson Robinson of Harrisburg, North Carolina, was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and faithful servant of the Lord. Born on December 14, 1951, in Cabarrus County to the late Reverend Henry Johnson and Agnes Spears...
Brenda Sue Deese
Nov 3, 2025
Brenda Sue Deese, 84, of Concord, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025, with her loving family by her side.
Brenda was born October 13, 1941, in Concord, North Carolina to the late Samuel Gray and the late Margaret Gray. She was also preceded in death by her late husband Jacob Raymond Deese Sr and her son Randy Lynn Thomason.
During her working...
Mary Catherine Whitley
Nov 3, 2025
Mary Catherine Whitley, 92, Concord , passed away Monday, November 3, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Mary was born August 21, 1933 in North Carolina to the late Henry Cook and Viola Furr Cook. She was preceded in death by husband James "Doddie" M. Whitley.
Mary was a wonderful mother, she loved spending time with her children...
Vann Burleson, Jr.
Nov 3, 2025
Vann Burleson Jr, 80, of Albemarle, passed away Monday, November 3, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
He was born November 24, 1944, in North Carolina to the late Vann Burleson, Sr. and Alice Tommie Foreman. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Tommie Burleson.
Vann enjoyed tractors and antique farming equipment, and was an avid collector. He...
James “Jim” Ray Evans
Nov 2, 2025
James (Jim) Ray Evans passed away peacefully on November 2 at Morningside Memory Care in Concord, NC, after a long fight with Parkinsons and dementia. Born June 10th, 1938 in Avon, Illinois, to Phyllis and James Evans, he was the eldest of five children. He married Karen May Paul on April 16th, 1961 where they enjoyed over 64 years together....
Nancy Titus Johnson
Nov 2, 2025
Nancy Titus Johnson
March 16th, 1967 - November 2nd, 2025
Nancy Titus Johnson, age 58, passed away on Sunday, November 2nd, 2025 at home, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family.
In addition to her husband of 34 years, David Johnson, she is survived by her brother, Curtis Elliot Titus, and his wife, Vivian, of Saugus, MA; her sisters, Dr. Margaret...
Jerry Wayne Crayton, Sr.
Nov 1, 2025
Jerry Wayne Crayton, Sr. was born on July 7, 1940, to his parents Floyd and Viola Crayton in their family home in Mission. He attended Ridgecrest School from 1st - 12th grade.
After graduation from High School, he attended Auto Diesel School in Nashville, TN where he graduated in 1959. He returned to Stanly County and began working at Confederate Motors...
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is a collection of obituaries for Hartsell Funeral Homes. With a service area including, Charlotte, Kannapolis, Locust, Mint Hill, Norwood, Oakboro, Red Cross, Salisbury, Rockwell, University City, Stanfield, Richfield, Fairview, Cornelius, Badin, Mt. Pleasant, Big Lick, Matthews, Huntersville, Troutman, Polkton, Monroe, Millingport, Marshville, Speedway, Landis, New London, Indian Trail, Ansonville, Burnsville, Aquadale, Gold Hill, China Grove, Concord Mills/Afton Ridge, Granite Quarry, Clear Creek, Monroe, Misenheimer, Peachland, Palestine, Wadesboro, Reedy Creek, Unionville, Spencer, Highland Creek, Mallard Creek, Newell & Uwharrie in North Carolina.
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