Obituaries for Hartsell Funeral Home

Mar 30, 2021

Phyllis Safrit Nichols, 87, of Harrisburg, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at home with family by her side.

Phyl was born April 3, 1933 in Cabarrus County to the late Walter and Lucille Safrit.  She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years, Gerald Nichols, and sister, Sue Mayfield.

Phyl...

Mar 29, 2021

Melzie Inez Simpson Hartsell, 96, of Harrisburg, NC, passed away on March 29, 2021 after many years of declining health.

She was born in Union County, NC. Melzie graduated from New Salem High School. She also received a degree in Nursing from Rowan Tech. She was married to Clyde Columbus Hartsell, Sr. who proceeded her in death....

Mar 29, 2021

Douglas Thomas, 74, of Oakboro, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021 at his home.

Doug was born November 29, 1946 in North Carolina to the late Roy Lee Thomas and the late Virginia Hill Thomas. He was also preceded in death by his brother Richard Thomas.

Doug was a retired truck driver of 30 years....

Mar 28, 2021

Jordan Clifford Hinson, 21, of Locust, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021. Jordan was born July 21, 1999 in Concord to Cletus J. "Deby" Hinson and Danita Furr Hinson.  In addition to his parents, Jordan is also survived by his sister, Courtney Harris (Scott) of Bowling Green, KY; sister, Bethany Hinson-Yow (Johnny) of Stanfield, NC; sister, Lindsay Hinson (Nathan...

Mar 28, 2021

Keithroy Clairfoster Wehner, 70, of Charlotte, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

Mr. Wehner was born February 1, 1951 in Antigua to the late John Manasiah Wehner and the late Genevieve Charles Matthias.   He was also preceded in death by his brother Alexis.

The memorial service will be Friday,...

Mar 27, 2021

Donald Ellis Starnes Sr, 80, of Locust, passed away on  March 27, 2021  at Tucker Hospice House in  Kannapolis, NC. He was born on April 25, 1940 to Ellis and Gladys (Spittle) Starnes in Charlotte,  NC.  Donald Retired  from Mecklenburg County Gov. after over 20 years of service  as a plumbing inspector. He was known as "The Man" on...

Mar 26, 2021

Gregory Hugh Baucom, 70, of  Richfield, passed away Friday, March 26, 2021 at Carolina's Continue Care Hospital.

Greg was born February 5, 1951 in Concord, NC to the late Hugh Wilson Baucom and the late Mildred Hunhoff Bost. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Melody Baucom and his sister, Rhonda Baucom .

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Mar 25, 2021

Mrs. Naomi Linker Dorton, 95, passed away on March 25, 2021 at the Caremoor Retirement Community, Kannapolis, NC, following an extended illness.

She was born June 21, 1925 in Cabarrus County to the late E.J. Linker and Nora Stowe Linker.  She was a beloved spouse, mother, friend and “Meme.”

Naomi is survived by her childhood...

Mar 25, 2021

Johnny Wall Lambert, 68, of Concord, NC passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021, at home surrounded by her family.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, March 28, 2021, at 2:00 - 2:45 PM, at Pine Grove Baptist Church, 100 Pine Grove Church Road, Concord NC. A memorial service will follow at 3:00 PM. officiated by Rev....

Mar 24, 2021

Donald Raymond Lambert, 81, of Concord, NC passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Donald was born February 23, 1940 in Concord, NC to the late Adam Luther Lambert and the late Molly Marie Lambert. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Frances Lambert; and a son, Donald...

Mar 21, 2021

John Earl Barnes, 60, of Concord, went to be with Jesus on Sunday, March 21, 2021.

Mr. Barnes was born February 13, 1961 in Hertford County, North Carolina to the late Earl Clingman Barnes and the late Ellen Clark Barnes.

Mr. Barnes spent 27 wonderful years married to his wife, Sonya. He absolutely loved being...

Mar 20, 2021

John Peter Fox, 82, of Concord, passed away on March 20, 2021 at his home in Concord, NC.

He was born on February 7, 1939 to Joseph and Doris (Schwagerl) Fox in Richmond Hill, NY.  John worked as a Letter Carrier, was a Shop Steward for his union, and worked as well with the Letter Carriers’ Credit...

Mar 19, 2021

Sherry Dianna Baucom Honrine, 57, of Charlotte, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021 at Atrium Health in Pineville.

Sherry was born June 1, 1963 in Charlotte to James Atlas Baucom and Shirley Christene Petrea Baucom of Stanfield.  In addition to her parents, Sherry is survived by her husband, Jeff Honrine; son, Michael Honrine; sister, Debbie Love, and her husband Alan;...

Mar 19, 2021

Peggy Drye Huneycutt passed away peacefully on Thursday March 18, 2021 at her home. Peggy was born May 30,1942 to the late Charlie Spurgeon Drye and Esther Springer Drye. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles M. Huneycutt; brothers, Ralph Drye, Mitchell Drye, Richard Drye, and Bill Drye; and grandsons, Billy Stancil Jr. and Joshua Stancil.

Mar 18, 2021

Sandra Tucker Coley Efird, 76, of Albemarle, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

Sandra was born May 27, 1944 in Stanly County to the late Ted Tucker and Mary Adaline Hopkins Tucker. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Gary Lane Coley; brothers, Billy Joe Tucker, Tony Tucker;...

Mar 18, 2021

JoAnn Burrell Whitley, 87, of Albemarle died March 18, 2021, at home surrounded by her family. She was born April 11, 1933, in Georgia.

JoAnn was a loving wife, mother, and friend. She enjoyed travel, art, antiques, literature, music, tennis, and horseback riding with family and friends. She met her true love, Whit, in middle school in...

Mar 18, 2021

Teresa (Teri) Ann Bowers, 59, of Albemarle, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021 at her home.

Teri was born January 13, 1962 in Lancaster, South Carolina to the late Bill Robinson and Rita Robinson.

Teri Bowers, a loving wife, mother and grandmother (Nana) has gone to be with the Lord. Teri made her career in...

Mar 17, 2021

Arlene Renea Nix, 65, of Charlotte, passed away on March 17, 2021 at her home in Charlotte, NC.

She was born on August 13, 1955 to Arlen and Cora “Cora Belle” Drye in Charlotte, NC.

Arlene worked in banking for over 30 years, starting with First Union National Bank in 1978 and ending her career...

Mar 17, 2021

Mary Joy Peters, a loving wife and mother passed on March  17, 2021 at the age of 77 in her Concord, NC home surrounded by her loving friends and family.

Joy was born on December 23, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio.  She was raised, along with her brother Wayne, by her mother Madeline Schneider.

She met...

Mar 17, 2021

Frances Helen Matesich, 96, of Harrisburg, NC, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, March 17, 2021.

Frances was born February 15, 1925 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Stephen and Barbara Yagatich.  She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 64 years, Joseph Stephen Matesich, Sr.; sister, Mary Sucha; brother, Mike Yagatich; sister,...