Obituaries for Hartsell Funeral Home

Apr 5, 2021

Connie “Ma” Bruss of Concord, NC, went to be with her Savior, on Monday, April 5th, 2021, at the age of 67. Connie was born in Waukegan, IL to Charles and Catherine (Handyside) Stried. She grew up in Zion, IL and traveled around the country with her parents and siblings enjoying camping and God’s creation. Connie gave her life to...

Apr 4, 2021

Tommie Woodcock Zimmerman-Hughes, 83, of Concord, NC went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 4, 2021.

Tommie was born July 17, 1937 in Pelzer, SC to the late Thomas and Trula Woodcock.  She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Julie Zimmerman Vanderbleek (2015) and sister, Betty Brown (1993).

Tommie graduated from...

Apr 3, 2021

Margaret Bumgardner, age 94, peacefully passed from this life into Heaven on Saturday, April 3rd at her home in Harrisburg, North Carolina.

Mrs. Bumgardner was born in Lincoln County, NC to the late Earl Cletis Rudisill and Georgia Carpenter Rudisill.  She had three brothers, all of whom have preceded her in death.

She was married...

Apr 2, 2021

Joann  Squitieri Dalbano, 77, of Kannapolis, passed away Friday, April 2, 2021 at her residence in Kannapolis.

Mrs. Dalbano was born March 9, 1944 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Joseph Squitieri and the late Anna Spadaccio Squitieri. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Vincent Squitieri.

The family will receive friends...

Apr 2, 2021

William Herman "Toots" Carter, 91, of Concord, NC passed away Friday, April 2, 2021.

Toots was born November 17, 1929 in Concord, NC a son of the late Dan R. Carter and the late Mary J. Carter. He was also preceded in death by wife, Marion B Carter; brother, John Carter; brother, Robert Carter; sister, Kathleen "Kat"...

Apr 2, 2021

Charles D. "Sonny" White, 73, of Locust, NC passed away Friday, April 2, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

Sonny was born December 13, 1947 in Charlotte, NC to the late Charles Daniel "Dan" White and the late Ruby L. Ritch White. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Judy Jones and Diane Foster.

Apr 2, 2021

James (Jim) Edward Dawson, 72, of Albemarle, unexpectedly passed away Friday, April 2, 2021.

Jim was born April 9, 1948 in Barberton, Ohio to the late Glenn R. Dawson and the late Viola Whitney Dawson.  He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Glenna, Charlene, Karen and Rebecca; and his brother Daniel.

Jim was...

Apr 1, 2021

Michael Charles Ritzheimer, 61, of Albemarle, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

Mike was born March 27, 1960 in Memphis, Tennessee to Gerald R Ritzheimer and Anne Odom Cole. He was also preceded in death by brother Mark Ritzheimer and sister Robin Austin.

To know Michael was to love...

Apr 1, 2021

Mary Bruce, 92, of Charlotte, NC, passed away peacefully at home of natural causes, 4/1/21, surrounded by loving family holding her hands, praying, and singing Christian hymns.

She was born in Croft, NC on December 20, 1928.

Mary Bruce loved working at Southern Bell, but at the request of her precious husband, Ernest, gave up...

Mar 31, 2021

Thomas Freeman Mangrum, 96, formerly of Albemarle, NC passed away March 31, 2021 at W.G. Bill Hefner VA Medical Center in Salisbury, NC.

Tom was born March 28, 1925 in Franklin, Williamson County, TN to the late Zebia "Zibbie" Maze Mangrum and Mattie Elizabeth "Bessie" Martin Mangrum. He was also preceded in death his three wives, Betty...

Mar 30, 2021

Michael Henry Landers, 46, of Concord, NC passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 30, 2021.

Mike was born March 14, 1975 in Syracuse, NY to Dennis Eugene Landers and Starr Brenda Landers.

Survivors include his wife, Lindsey Landers; their sons, Maddox and Ryker; father, Dennis Landers and wife Debby; mother, Starr Landers; brother, Chris Landers and...

Mar 30, 2021

Clarence Manly Owen, Jr., 81, of Oakboro, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

Clarence was born June 28, 1939 in North Carolina to the late Clarence Manly Owen Sr. and the late Ruby Ann Keith Owen. He was also preceded in death by his sisters; Jean, Laura, and Martha.

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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...