Obituaries for Hartsell Funeral Home

Feb 16, 2021

James Everett Vick, 85, of New London, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021 in his daughter's home after an extended illness.

James was born July 18, 1935 to the late Leland Stanford Vick and Vernice Vick.  He was also preceded in death by wife, Sybil Lowder Vick, and brother, Joe Vick.

Mr. Vick will Lie...

Feb 16, 2021

Frances Kay Morgan Little, 79, of Locust, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021.

Fran was born January 15, 1942 in Union County to the late Bryce Jackson Morgan and the late Etta Mullis Little.  She was also preceded in death by brother, Bobby Morgan, and sister, Willie Yandle.

Fran was a member of First Baptist...

Feb 15, 2021

James Mack "Buzzy" Patterson, 67, of Concord, NC passed away Monday, February 15, 2021.

Buzzy was born September 14, 1953 in Concord, NC to the late Jerry M. Patterson and the late Robbie Page Patterson. He was also preceded in death by his wife Kay Stirewalt Patterson.

Survivors include sister, Cindy Culp and husband Terry...

Feb 15, 2021

Ruby Geraldine Hatley, 90, of Locust, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 at University Place Nursing and Rehabilatation Services in Charlotte.

Mrs. Hatley was born June 6, 1930 to the late Titus Ezekiel and Lela Fink Burris. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Grover Ralph Hatley and son, Joel...

Feb 15, 2021

Sandra "Sandy" Bryant Floyd, 86, of Stanfield, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord surrounded by her loved ones.

Mrs. Floyd was born October 18, 1934 in Gastonia, NC to the late Lamar Preston Bryant and the late Hattie Mae Bryant of Stanfield, N.C. She was also preceded in death by husband,...

Feb 15, 2021

Mitchelene Beatrice Whitley Tate, 78, of Locust, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.

Mitchelene was born June 11, 1942 in Stanly County to the late Ira Lee Whitley and Bessie Beatrice Efird Whitley. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 30 years, Daniel B. Tate, who...

Feb 14, 2021

Agnes Easley Alexander, 95, of Concord, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Morningside Assisted Living in Concord.

Agnes was born February 22, 1925 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late John Walker Easley and the late Lucy Easley. She was also preceded in death by husband, Carroll Alexander, daughter, Sandra Harris, and her brothers and...

Feb 14, 2021

Minnie Jane Smith, 89, of Locust, peacefully passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021 at her home in Locust.

Minnie Smith was born October 17, 1931 in North Carolina to the late James Marvin Williams and the late Martha Pauline Williams.  She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Clyde Timothy Smith, and sister, Rachel W. Cook....

Feb 14, 2021

William "Bill" Cresswell, 75, of Badin, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2021.

Bill was born November 17, 1945 in Stanly County to the late Joseph Cresswell and the late Elsie Cresswell.

He is survived by his son, Edward Joseph Sullivan of Southside, TN; brothers, Joseph Eugene Cresswell, Jr. and wife, Janet of Hazen, ND, James...

Feb 13, 2021

Belinda “Bede” Karr of Badin Lake, NC, died in Greensboro, NC, on February 13, 2021, at the age of 70.

She is survived by her husband, Russell Karr; daughter, Tina Jaffe of Virginia Beach, VA; granddaughter, Victoria Whitby; great-granddaughters, Lily, Emma, and Josie of Chesapeake, VA; brother, John Zorn, and sister, Ester O’Donnell of Wetumpka AL; and sister, Linda Gillum of...

Feb 12, 2021

Richard Gomelion Harleson, Jr., 80, of New London, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021 at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte.

Richard was born April 4, 1940 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina to the late Richard G. Harleson, Sr. and the late Flora Belle Burleson Harleson.

He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Kenneth...

Feb 12, 2021

On Friday, February 12, 2021, Betty Lou Starnes Smith, 83, of Harrisburg, North Carolina passed away peacefully at home after a long valiant battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Mrs. Smith was born in Cabarrus County, May 14, 1937 to the late Fred and Ida Starnes.  She was preceded in death by, five sisters; two brothers; and last July,...

Feb 10, 2021

Lewis Franklin "Pooky" Hutchinson, 69, of Albemarle, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Atrium Health Stanly in Albemarle.

Lewis was born August 22, 1951 in Albemarle, North Carolina to the late Charles Edmond Hutchinson and Nellie Thompson Hutchinson. He was also preceded in death by his brother, David Hutchinson;  and his sisters, Ginger Spivey and Bonnie...

Feb 10, 2021

Darren Lee Hussey, 59, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

Mr. Hussey was born November 25, 1961 in Kingsville, Texas to George Owen Hussey and Rosanne Payton Keen.

He was also preceded in death by his brother Douglas Owen Hussey.

Darren was a member of Bethel Weslyan...

Feb 10, 2021

James Milford Whitley, 89, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021.

James was born May 22, 1931 in North Carolina to the late Herman Whitley and Virginia Sehorn.

He was also preceded in death by his brother, Herman Jr. Whitley.

A Graveside service will be on Friday at 2:00 pm at Carolina...

Feb 9, 2021

Earnest "Earnie" Carroll Hartsell, 75, of Concord, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

Earnie was born May 11, 1945 in Midland, North Carolina to the late Michael Alexander Hartsell and the late Bonnie Rowell Hartsell.  He graduated from Harrisburg High School in 1963, where he met the love of his life,...

Feb 9, 2021

Pamela Chantale Maness Varner, 69, of Spencer, was a sassy lady with a big heart who had a fondness for red and singing old timey gospel. She never found a plant she couldn’t make flourish just like she did with everyone she knew. Pam was a strong woman of science and faith that held her family and many others...

Feb 9, 2021

Garry Eugene Lowder, 75, of Concord, entered his heavenly home, February 9, 2021 surrounded by his children.

Garry was born September 26, 1945 in Burke County North Carolina to the late Postil "Shy" Lowder and the late Katherine Lowder. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Tony Lowder.

Garry worked at Cannon Mills...

Feb 7, 2021

Robbie Page Patterson, 84, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2021 at her home  in Concord, NC.

Robbie was born on June 16, 1936 to Earnest and Mamie (Creed) Page.

Robbie was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jerry Moore Patterson;  father, Earnest Page; mother, Mamie Page; brother, Clyde James Page; twin brother, Bobby...

Feb 7, 2021

George Allen Hill, 83, of Concord, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

George was born December 5, 1937 in Cabarrus County to the late William Caldwell Hill, Sr. and Annie Mae Canupp Hill. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Lola Jane Edwards, Ella Pauline Ferguson, Edith Fay Smith;...