Obituaries for Hartsell Funeral Home

Aug 30, 2021

Carolyn Austin Furr, 83, of Marshville, passed away Saturday, August 28, 2021 at her home in Marshville.

Mrs. Furr was born August 15, 1938 in Union County, North Carolina to the late Fulton Lester Austin and the late Ada Austin.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm, Saturday, September 4, 2021...

Aug 30, 2021

Donna Willette Stewart Taylor, 65, of Concord, passed away Monday, August 30, 2021 at her residence surrounded by family.

She was born October 7, 1955 in Concord, North Carolina to George Stewart and the late Betty Barbee Stewart.

Donna loved playing the guitar and listening to music.  She found peace and solitude in the outdoors...

Aug 29, 2021

Brenda Kay Holmes, 76, of Marshville, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Atrium Health Union in Monroe.

Ms. Holmes was born July 2, 1945 in Stanly County to the late James Mills and the late Sudie Mills. In addition to her husband, Larry Holmes, she was also preceded in death by daughter, Pamela Kay Tatro; half...

Aug 29, 2021

Tony Ray Tucker, 74, of Albemarle, passed away  August 29, 2021, at his home in Stanly County.

At his request, a private graveside service will be held at Stanly Gardens of Memory.

Mr. Tucker was born September 5, 1946, in Albemarle, North Carolina, to Willard Ray and Cora Lee Tucker. He served in the United...

Aug 29, 2021

Jeffrey Bruce Hootman, 69, of Concord, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

Jeffrey was born June 22, 1952 in Alleghany, Pennsylvania to the late Ralph Hootman and the late Barbara Ainscough Hootman.

He is survived by his brother, Michael Hootman of Concord, NC.

No services are planned...

Aug 29, 2021

Derick Lynn Poplin, 30, of Albemarle, passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021.

Derick was born January 18, 1991 in Albemarle to Danny Lynn Helms and Amy Poplin Stirewalt. He was also preceded in death by grandparents Larry and Donna Poplin, Linda Emmett, and Rodney Helms; and uncle Steve Helms.

The family will have a Celebration...

Aug 28, 2021

Charles Lecel Alley, 75, of Concord, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 28, 2021.

Charles was born January 27, 1946 in Spartanburg, SC to the late Lecel I. Alley and the late Marion Cantrell Alley.  Charles was also preceded in death by his son, Craig Matthew Alley.

Charles was a long-time corporate educator,...

Aug 28, 2021

Kenneth Wayne Williams, 79, of Concord, passed away peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his loving family, Saturday, August 28, 2021.

Kenneth was born September 5, 1941, in Concord to the late Rally Rufus Williams and the late Flora Herlocker Williams.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Williams; infant son, Kenneth Williams Jr.;...

Aug 27, 2021

Karen Michelle Mason, 53, of Concord, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 at her home in Concord, NC.

Karen Troutman Mason was so many things in one beautiful sweet soul. She was a mother ,sister, aunt and a friend but above all she was a warrior and a giver. She has spent so much of her life...

Aug 27, 2021

Betty Jeanette Smith, 78, of Kannapolis, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 at her home in Kannapolis surrounded by her loved ones.

Betty was born January 1, 1943 in North Carolina to the late Lonnie Daniel Drye and Verla Janette Drye.

A private graveside service will be held on Monday at 11:00 am at Carolina...

Aug 27, 2021

James "Jim" Edward Purick, 58, of Concord, previously of Merrick, New York, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021.

James was born February 20, 1963 in New York to Robert J. Purick and Concetta A. Purick.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Anne Purick of Concord, NC, and his 3 daughters, Kathleen Mary (Michael Raymond)...

Aug 27, 2021

W. Stephen Burt, 74, of Harrisburg, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021, at Atrium Health University City in Charlotte.

Steve was born February 23, 1947, in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late Alexander Worth Burt and the late Mildred Warner Burt. He was among the youngest to earn Eagle Scout from the Boy Scouts of America at...

Aug 27, 2021

Larry Scott Blankenship, 59, of Albemarle, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

Scott was born November 25, 1961 in North Carolina to Patsy Jane Blankenship and the late Larry Lowder Blankenship.

Survivors include mother, Patsy Jane Blankenship of Mount Pleasant; daughter, Bailey Blankenship of Albemarle; brother, Tommy Blankenship; and...

Aug 27, 2021

Donald Lewis Barbee, 68, of Albemarle, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 at Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte.

Donald was born June 13, 1953 in Stanly County to the late Daniel Lewis Barbee and the late Mary Lucille Barbee. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Patty Poplin.

The family will receive friends...

Aug 27, 2021

Edward Lake Barrett, 83, of Concord, passed away Friday, August 27, 2021 at NC State Veterans Home in Salisbury.

Eddie was born January 29, 1938 in Richmond, VA, to the late Gerald Walter Barrett and the late Eleanor Haney Jones Barrett.  He was also preceded in death by daughter, Wendy Starr Flagg; and brothers, Gerald W. Barrett,...

Aug 26, 2021

Linda Rushing Smith, 77, of Monroe, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 26, 2021.

Linda was born September 16, 1943 in North Carolina to the late James Junior Rushing and the late Ruthie Kiker Rushing. She was also preceded in death by brother, Donald Thomas Rushing, and great-granddaughter, Emily Horne.

The family will receive friends...

Aug 26, 2021

Walter Frank Lawing, 75, of Badin, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021 peacefully at his home.

Walter was born November 30, 1945 in Georgia to the late Garland Lawing and the late Lucille Hammond Lawing.

Survivors include wife, Hilda Jarrett Lawing of Badin, NC, son, Ralph Andrew Lawing of Badin, NC, sisters, Jane Brotemarkle and...

Aug 26, 2021

Douglas Lee Kitchen, 62 of Concord passed away in his sleep Thursday, August 26, 2021. Douglas was born June 16th, 1959, in Wheeling, WV, to John Henry Kitchen and Shirley Ann Teresa (Mottle) Kitchen.

Douglas was a fun loving man, who  loved animals.. An outspoken man who inevitably stated how he felt. Never sugarcoated anything. He always...

Aug 25, 2021

Joseph Vernon Morton, 93, of Albemarle, passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2021.

Mr. Morton was born August 28, 1927 in Stanly County to John G. and Jane (Burris) Morton.  He was preceded in death by his wife L. Jeanette (Huneycutt) Morton; son David Anthony; sister Selma Bowers; and brothers Rayvon and Loys.

The family will...

Aug 24, 2021

Rickie Mac Thomas, 70, of Monroe, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at his home surrounded by family.

Rick was born April 19, 1951 in Stanly County to the late William McClain Thomas and the late Edith Jaco. He was also preceded in death by wife, Wanda Dianne Thomas.

The family will receive friends from...