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Obituaries for Hartsell Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Linda Ann Howell
Feb 18, 2026
Linda Ann Helms Howell, 73, of Denton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, held in the promise of her faith.
Born on May 7, 1952, in Concord, Linda was the daughter of the late Clyde Helms and the late Mary “Rita” Gunter. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 51 years, Edward Howell, and her...
Harold Delane Clontz
Feb 18, 2026
Harold Delane Clontz, 81 of Monroe, North Carolina passed away Wednesday, February 18th, 2026, at Atrium Health Concord.
Harold was born August 25th, 1944, in Union County, North Carolina to the late Harold Ruben Clontz and Ila Mae Brafford Clontz. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Vivian Clontz.
Harold spent decades working for Mechanical Contractors of Charlotte,...
Tony Wayne Hagler
Feb 17, 2026
Tony Wayne Hagler 67, of Harrisburg passed away Tuesday February 17, 2026, at his Home.
He was born February 10, 1959. Tony was a loving husband, father and paw paw. He would help anyone that asked for it. Tony was the son of the late Bobby Ford Hagler and Phyllis Hagler.
Tony had the love for racing. He raced for over 30...
Cathy Ann Austin
Feb 17, 2026
Cathy Ann Austin, 75, of Locust, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026 under Hospice Care.
Cathy was born November 19, 1950, in Stanly County to the late Gatha Austin and Ramelle Austin.
She was also preceded in death by sister, Belinda A. Polk.
Cathy did her undergraduate and graduate degree at Appalachian State University. She was a family therapist for many years in...
Mary Elizabeth Simpson
Feb 16, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Simpson, 94, of Locust, passed away Monday, February 16, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Mary was born April 28, 1931, in Texas to the late Rufus Pinkney Batten and the late Jessie Lee Batten. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Loyd Lewis Simpson, Sr.; sisters, Doris Soape, Dorothy Bownds, Ruth Sokol, Jean Jones, Hazel...
Matias Villatoro-Saenz
Feb 15, 2026
With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Matias Villatoro-Saenz, who peacefully entered eternal rest on February 15, 2026, just days before his 90th birthday.
Matias was born on February 24, 1936, and was a longtime resident of Concord, North Carolina. He was a devoted family man, a man of faith, and a source of strength,...
Elsie Carol Clapp Bonds
Feb 15, 2026
Elsie Carol Clapp Bonds, age 92, of Harrisburg, North Carolina passed away on February 15, 2026. She was born in Guilford County, North Carolina to Grady Clapp and Annie Wagoner Clapp. After graduating from Gibsonville High School, she earned an elementary school teaching degree from East Carolina University in 1956.
Elsie married Bobby Ray Bonds on June 11,1955. They began a...
Ted Burris
Feb 15, 2026
Ted Burris, age 89, of Albemarle, NC, peacefully entered eternal rest on 02/15/2026. Born on 04/05/1936 in Albemarle, NC to Sam Burris and Alma Lowder Burris. Ted spent his life with dirt under his fingernails and love in his heart.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Helen Cardwell Burris, his chosen sons, Donnie Thompson (Sylvia) and Allon Thompson,...
Jackie T. Palmer
Feb 13, 2026
Jackie T. Palmer, 87, of Harrisburg, NC, entered into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis. He passed peacefully with family holding his hand.
He was born April 8, 1938, in Central, SC, to the late Theron Alvin Palmer and Mary Elizabeth Walker Palmer. He was also preceded in death...
Wilbur "Mike" MIchael Cook
Feb 13, 2026
Wilbur "Mike" Michael Cook, 81, of Concord, NC passed away Friday, February 13, 2026 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Mike was born November 6, 1944 in Chatham County, North Carolina to the late Wilbur Arlie Cook and the late Emma Estelle Johnson Cook.
He was also preceded in death by his sister, Connie Christie.
Survivors include son, Jeffrey Michael Cook of Concord,...
Patsy Ann Helms
Feb 13, 2026
Patsy Helms passed away surrounded by the love she so faithfully poured into others throughout her life. A devoted wife, mother, and Nonnie, Patsy’s greatest joy was her family and her unwavering faith in God.
Her love for the Lord guided her life in every way. She lived with quiet strength, and a servant’s heart, always putting others before herself. Her...
Steven Chase Coleman
Feb 12, 2026
Steven "Chase" Coleman, 41, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026 at his residence in Stanfield. He was born January 4, 1985 in Monroe, North Carolina to the late Kenneth Wayne Coleman and Sherri Baucom Page.
Chase was the life of the party everywhere he went. He had a playful spirit, always saying or doing something silly to make others laugh. His...
Victory Jean Tucker
Feb 11, 2026
Victory Jean Harding Tucker, born on November 28, 1959, in Statesville, North Carolina, passed away at home on February 11, 2026.
She is survived by her children, Christopher Tucker and Latisha Tucker Reagan (Charles Reagan, Jr.), and her grandchildren, Elizabeth Reagan and CT Reagan III. Victory is also survived by her siblings, Charles Harding, Jr., Ronald Harding, Jodi Watson, and Connie...
Betty Joann Woodward
Feb 11, 2026
Betty Joann Woodward, 51, of Mount Pleasant, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Ms.Woodward was born July 6, 1974 in Monroe, North Carolina to Erastus Junior Clontz and Betty Joe Benton Clontz.
She was also preceded in death by Ellen Clontz.
The family will receive loving family and at Morrow Mountain . The memorial service will be...
Judy Tucker
Feb 10, 2026
Judy Coble Tucker, 80, of Oakboro went to be with her Savior Tuesday, February 10, 2026 surrounded by her family at her home in Oakboro. After struggling with Alzheimer’s Disease for over 10 years, she is finally free of confusion and pain and rejoicing in heaven. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her sister...
Arnold Facius Nielsen
Feb 9, 2026
Arnold Facius Nielsen, 84, of Monroe, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Monday, February 9, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Arnold was born on November 25, 1941, in Hartford, Connecticut to the late Emanuel Fredrick Nielsen and the late Emily Freida Facius Nielsen.
Arnold grew up in Middletown, Connecticut where he graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School. As a young man, he...
Alice Virginia Ingram
Feb 9, 2026
Alice Ingram, of Concord, NC by way of West Virginia and New York City, passed away Monday, February 9th, 2026 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.
Alice was born August 16th, 1943 in Charleston, West Virginia to parents George Thomas Wiggins and Virginia Tyler who have preceded her in death.
Alice grew up in Charleston, West Virginia, where she was known for...
Sue Goodwin Readling
Feb 6, 2026
Our beloved Sue Goodwin Readling, age 77, passed away peacefully at home and into eternity on February 6, 2026, after a long illness.
Sue was born July 25, 1948, in Wake County, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Dewey Calvin Goodwin and Margaret Goodwin of Apex, NC. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother,...
Bill Drake
Feb 6, 2026
William "Bill" Robert Drake, 69, of Charlotte, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026.
Bill was born January 19, 1957, in Ashtabula County, Ohio, to the late William Junior Drake and the late Bernice Winifred Beifuss Drake.
He built his life around curiosity, skill, and heart. An aircraft mechanic by trade, he was endlessly fascinated by planes and the world of aviation, a...
Eric Allen Seawell
Feb 5, 2026
Eric Allen Seawell, 44, of Salisbury, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Eric was born March 26, 1981, in North Carolina to Billy Ray Seawell and the late Virginia Hurlocker. He was also preceded in death by Margie "Meme" and Cleo Seawell, JC and Bernice Spears, Aunt Carol Seawell Morris, Aunt Bobby Lynn Herlocker...
Linda Ann Howell
Feb 18, 2026
Linda Ann Helms Howell, 73, of Denton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, held in the promise of her faith.
Born on May 7, 1952, in Concord, Linda was the daughter of the late Clyde Helms and the late Mary “Rita” Gunter. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 51 years, Edward Howell, and her...
Harold Delane Clontz
Feb 18, 2026
Harold Delane Clontz, 81 of Monroe, North Carolina passed away Wednesday, February 18th, 2026, at Atrium Health Concord.
Harold was born August 25th, 1944, in Union County, North Carolina to the late Harold Ruben Clontz and Ila Mae Brafford Clontz. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Vivian Clontz.
Harold spent decades working for Mechanical Contractors of Charlotte,...
Tony Wayne Hagler
Feb 17, 2026
Tony Wayne Hagler 67, of Harrisburg passed away Tuesday February 17, 2026, at his Home.
He was born February 10, 1959. Tony was a loving husband, father and paw paw. He would help anyone that asked for it. Tony was the son of the late Bobby Ford Hagler and Phyllis Hagler.
Tony had the love for racing. He raced for over 30...
Cathy Ann Austin
Feb 17, 2026
Cathy Ann Austin, 75, of Locust, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026 under Hospice Care.
Cathy was born November 19, 1950, in Stanly County to the late Gatha Austin and Ramelle Austin.
She was also preceded in death by sister, Belinda A. Polk.
Cathy did her undergraduate and graduate degree at Appalachian State University. She was a family therapist for many years in...
Mary Elizabeth Simpson
Feb 16, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Simpson, 94, of Locust, passed away Monday, February 16, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Mary was born April 28, 1931, in Texas to the late Rufus Pinkney Batten and the late Jessie Lee Batten. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Loyd Lewis Simpson, Sr.; sisters, Doris Soape, Dorothy Bownds, Ruth Sokol, Jean Jones, Hazel...
Matias Villatoro-Saenz
Feb 15, 2026
With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Matias Villatoro-Saenz, who peacefully entered eternal rest on February 15, 2026, just days before his 90th birthday.
Matias was born on February 24, 1936, and was a longtime resident of Concord, North Carolina. He was a devoted family man, a man of faith, and a source of strength,...
Elsie Carol Clapp Bonds
Feb 15, 2026
Elsie Carol Clapp Bonds, age 92, of Harrisburg, North Carolina passed away on February 15, 2026. She was born in Guilford County, North Carolina to Grady Clapp and Annie Wagoner Clapp. After graduating from Gibsonville High School, she earned an elementary school teaching degree from East Carolina University in 1956.
Elsie married Bobby Ray Bonds on June 11,1955. They began a...
Ted Burris
Feb 15, 2026
Ted Burris, age 89, of Albemarle, NC, peacefully entered eternal rest on 02/15/2026. Born on 04/05/1936 in Albemarle, NC to Sam Burris and Alma Lowder Burris. Ted spent his life with dirt under his fingernails and love in his heart.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Helen Cardwell Burris, his chosen sons, Donnie Thompson (Sylvia) and Allon Thompson,...
Jackie T. Palmer
Feb 13, 2026
Jackie T. Palmer, 87, of Harrisburg, NC, entered into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis. He passed peacefully with family holding his hand.
He was born April 8, 1938, in Central, SC, to the late Theron Alvin Palmer and Mary Elizabeth Walker Palmer. He was also preceded in death...
Wilbur "Mike" MIchael Cook
Feb 13, 2026
Wilbur "Mike" Michael Cook, 81, of Concord, NC passed away Friday, February 13, 2026 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Mike was born November 6, 1944 in Chatham County, North Carolina to the late Wilbur Arlie Cook and the late Emma Estelle Johnson Cook.
He was also preceded in death by his sister, Connie Christie.
Survivors include son, Jeffrey Michael Cook of Concord,...
Patsy Ann Helms
Feb 13, 2026
Patsy Helms passed away surrounded by the love she so faithfully poured into others throughout her life. A devoted wife, mother, and Nonnie, Patsy’s greatest joy was her family and her unwavering faith in God.
Her love for the Lord guided her life in every way. She lived with quiet strength, and a servant’s heart, always putting others before herself. Her...
Steven Chase Coleman
Feb 12, 2026
Steven "Chase" Coleman, 41, passed away Thursday, February 12, 2026 at his residence in Stanfield. He was born January 4, 1985 in Monroe, North Carolina to the late Kenneth Wayne Coleman and Sherri Baucom Page.
Chase was the life of the party everywhere he went. He had a playful spirit, always saying or doing something silly to make others laugh. His...
Victory Jean Tucker
Feb 11, 2026
Victory Jean Harding Tucker, born on November 28, 1959, in Statesville, North Carolina, passed away at home on February 11, 2026.
She is survived by her children, Christopher Tucker and Latisha Tucker Reagan (Charles Reagan, Jr.), and her grandchildren, Elizabeth Reagan and CT Reagan III. Victory is also survived by her siblings, Charles Harding, Jr., Ronald Harding, Jodi Watson, and Connie...
Betty Joann Woodward
Feb 11, 2026
Betty Joann Woodward, 51, of Mount Pleasant, passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Ms.Woodward was born July 6, 1974 in Monroe, North Carolina to Erastus Junior Clontz and Betty Joe Benton Clontz.
She was also preceded in death by Ellen Clontz.
The family will receive loving family and at Morrow Mountain . The memorial service will be...
Judy Tucker
Feb 10, 2026
Judy Coble Tucker, 80, of Oakboro went to be with her Savior Tuesday, February 10, 2026 surrounded by her family at her home in Oakboro. After struggling with Alzheimer’s Disease for over 10 years, she is finally free of confusion and pain and rejoicing in heaven. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her sister...
Arnold Facius Nielsen
Feb 9, 2026
Arnold Facius Nielsen, 84, of Monroe, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Monday, February 9, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Arnold was born on November 25, 1941, in Hartford, Connecticut to the late Emanuel Fredrick Nielsen and the late Emily Freida Facius Nielsen.
Arnold grew up in Middletown, Connecticut where he graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School. As a young man, he...
Alice Virginia Ingram
Feb 9, 2026
Alice Ingram, of Concord, NC by way of West Virginia and New York City, passed away Monday, February 9th, 2026 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.
Alice was born August 16th, 1943 in Charleston, West Virginia to parents George Thomas Wiggins and Virginia Tyler who have preceded her in death.
Alice grew up in Charleston, West Virginia, where she was known for...
Sue Goodwin Readling
Feb 6, 2026
Our beloved Sue Goodwin Readling, age 77, passed away peacefully at home and into eternity on February 6, 2026, after a long illness.
Sue was born July 25, 1948, in Wake County, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Dewey Calvin Goodwin and Margaret Goodwin of Apex, NC. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother,...
Bill Drake
Feb 6, 2026
William "Bill" Robert Drake, 69, of Charlotte, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026.
Bill was born January 19, 1957, in Ashtabula County, Ohio, to the late William Junior Drake and the late Bernice Winifred Beifuss Drake.
He built his life around curiosity, skill, and heart. An aircraft mechanic by trade, he was endlessly fascinated by planes and the world of aviation, a...
Eric Allen Seawell
Feb 5, 2026
Eric Allen Seawell, 44, of Salisbury, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Eric was born March 26, 1981, in North Carolina to Billy Ray Seawell and the late Virginia Hurlocker. He was also preceded in death by Margie "Meme" and Cleo Seawell, JC and Bernice Spears, Aunt Carol Seawell Morris, Aunt Bobby Lynn Herlocker...
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