Obituaries
Obituaries for Hartsell Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Diane Marie Rettke
Aug 18, 2025
Diane M. Rettke passed away peacefully at Tranquility Estate Living Center in Troutman, North Carolina, surrounded by her loving family.
Born to Fred and Pauline Hays, Diane was raised with strong family values that carried through her entire life. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Roy “Butch” Rettke; her parents; and her brother, Pat Hays.
She is lovingly remembered...
Cybele Sisk
Aug 15, 2025
Cybele “Suzie” Oates Sisk, age 79, of Mint Hill, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 15, 2025, at Novant Mint Hill Medical Center.
Suzie was born on December 2, 1945, in Shelby, North Carolina, to the late John Milton Oates and Ethel May Oates. She graduated from Shelby High School in 1964 and went on to marry the love...
Carol Boyd
Aug 15, 2025
Carol A. Boyd, 73, of Concord, NC, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC.
Carol was born March 6, 1952, in Syracuse, New York to the late Joseph A. Boyd, Jr., and the late Edna M. Boyd.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Wayne M. Elliott and a nephew, Wayne M....
Annie Lee McAnulty
Aug 13, 2025
Annie Lee McAnulty, 90, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
Mrs. McAnulty was born October 17, 1934, in Concord. Annie was the daughter of the late Howard Medlin and Eliza Eury Medlin. She is also preceded in death by husband; George McAnulty, Terry Medlin, Iris Farmer, Vernie Mae Holder, and Dixie Kay Garmon.
Annie was a member of the Cabarrus...
Janie Pence Brooks
Aug 13, 2025
Janie Pence Brooks, 87, of Albemarle, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Atrium Hospice Union in Monroe.
Janie was born April 18, 1938 in New London, North Carolina to the late Edgar Franklin Pence and the late Rachel Mae Buchanan Pence. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Elson Brooks, Sr., and brothers, Joe Frank Pence and James...
Larry Wayne Almond
Aug 12, 2025
Larry Wayne Almond, 73, of Albemarle, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Atrium Health Stanly Hospital in Albemarle.
Larry was born October 15, 1951, in North Carolina to the late Carlie Joseph Almond and the late Sarah Frances Barbee Almond. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Jerry Almond and Buddy Almond, sister, Margaret Hathcock and brother-in-law Darrell Creed.
Larry...
Gerald Wayne Efird
Aug 12, 2025
Gerald Wayne Efird, 77, of Albemarle, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Gerald was born July 24, 1948, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, to the late Jason Eugene Efird and the late Jewell Little Efird.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Friday, August 15, 2025, at Hartsell Funeral Home...
Mrs. Esther Hill Hartsell
Aug 10, 2025
Mrs. Esther Hill Hartsell, 88, of Concord, passed away peacefully Sunday August 10, 2025 at her home. Esther was born January 21, 1937 in Concord to the late Charlie “C.O.” Hill and Lizzie Mae Stirewalt Hill. Esther is survived by her son Rick Hartsell (Carra), grandchildren Lee Hartsell (Kelli), Sharee Carter (Nathan), and great grandchildren, Jessalyn Carter, Weston Hartsell, Lainey...
Daniel Lee Tarlton
Aug 9, 2025
Daniel Lee Tarlton, 44 of Concord passed away peacefully Saturday, August 9, 2025 at the Tucker Hospice House after a year long courageous battle with cancer.
He was born February 4, 1981 in Concord, North Carolina to James Ernest Tarlton and Nancy Lee Whittaker. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Boyd L. Tarlton, Margaret Tarlton, Constance V. Kidd and...
Robert "Bobby" David Cauthen
Aug 8, 2025
Robert "Bobby" David Cauthen, 68, of Midland, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025 at his home in his sleep.
Bobby was born August 25, 1956 in Cabarrus County to Annie Jane Greene Cauthen and the late Bobby Ray Cauthen.
The family will hold a Celebration of Life Sunday, August 24, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at United Love Baptist Church, 11487 Flowes Store...
Cynthia Louise Jaafar
Aug 8, 2025
Cynthia Louise Jaafar, 57, of Concord, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord. The Lord gently called her home, where tears are wiped away and love endures forever.
Cindy was born November 29, 1967, in Concord, North Carolina to the late Arlo Smith Sr. and the late Mary Smith. She was also preceded in death...
Ronald Franklin Dennis
Aug 8, 2025
Ronald Franklin Dennis, 77, of Albemarle, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, August 8, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Ronnie was born September 9, 1947 in North Carolina to Ethel Mae Shaver Dennis and the late Raeford Franklin Dennis.
He was also preceded in death by sister, Nancy Dennis Shaver Poole.
The family will receive friends from...
Brooke Autumn Neal
Aug 7, 2025
Brooke Autumn Neal, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte.
Brooke was born July 26, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina to Truman Walker Neal and Lily Brooke Lowery Neal.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Monday, August 11, 2025 at Hopewell Baptist Church - Legacy Campus, 420 Hopewell Church Road,...
Gloretta Jean "Jeannie" Harvell Morgan
Aug 7, 2025
Gloretta Jean "Jeannie" Harvell Morgan, 79, of Albemarle, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025 at Atrium Health Stanly Hospital in Albemarle.
Jeannie was born March 12, 1946 in Stanly County, NC to the late Wesley Shakespeare Harvell and the late Mary Ellen Efird Harvell.
She was also preceded in death by daughters, Latissua Hartsell and Angela Morgan; granddaughters, Amber-Lyn Morgan and Elizabeth...
Jack H Barnwell Jr.
Aug 1, 2025
Jack Herron Barnwell, Jr., 73, of Harrisburg, NC, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC.
Mr. Barnwell was born on July 29, 1952, in Washington, DC, to the late Jack Herron Barnwell and the late Mary Alice Edwards Barnwell. Mr. Barnwell was also preceded in death by two brothers, Michael Ganoe and Wayne "Doug"...
Michael Lee Burris
Aug 1, 2025
Michael Lee Burris, 82, of Concord, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025 at Atrium Health University Hospital in Charlotte.
Mike was born July 11, 1943 in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late Ottis Lee Burris and the late Helen Louise Roberts. He was also preceded in death by an infant brother, brother Vernon E Burris, and sister Cindy Hedrick.
He was a loving...
Florene Barry Hirsch
Jul 31, 2025
Florene Barry Hirsch, 95, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC.
Mrs. Hirsch was born April 10, 1930 in North Plainfield, NJ to the late William J. and Sarah T. Barry. She was also preceded in death by her husband of over 40 years, Thomas Hirsch, brother, William J. Barry, Jr., grandson, Fred Hirsch...
Benjamin Mejia Dominguez
Jul 30, 2025
Benjamín Mejía Domínguez falleció el miércoles 30 de julio del 2025 alrededor de las 10:30am en el Hospital Carolinas ContinueCare. Benjamín nació el 26 de febrero de 1959 y fue el tercer hijo de sus octavos hermanos. Benjamín fue un esposo, padre y abuelo responsable; disfrutaba pasar tiempo con su familia; sus momentos favoritos eran ir a la montaña y...
Alma Green Little
Jul 29, 2025
Alma Green Little, 87, of Stanfield, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in the comfort and peace of her home with her family by her side.
Mrs. Little was born December 17, 1937, to the late Robert Raymond Green and the late Gladys Estelle Green Voncannon. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of...
Richard Jackson Linker
Jul 28, 2025
Richard Jackson Linker (aka Dick Bass), 76, of Midland, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025, at his home in Midland.
Mr. Linker was born on November 3, 1948, in Concord, North Carolina, to the late Worth Hampton Linker and the late Frances Green Linker. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Linker and Michael Linker.
Dick Bass loved fishing...
Diane Marie Rettke
Aug 18, 2025
Diane M. Rettke passed away peacefully at Tranquility Estate Living Center in Troutman, North Carolina, surrounded by her loving family.
Born to Fred and Pauline Hays, Diane was raised with strong family values that carried through her entire life. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Roy “Butch” Rettke; her parents; and her brother, Pat Hays.
She is lovingly remembered...
Cybele Sisk
Aug 15, 2025
Cybele “Suzie” Oates Sisk, age 79, of Mint Hill, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 15, 2025, at Novant Mint Hill Medical Center.
Suzie was born on December 2, 1945, in Shelby, North Carolina, to the late John Milton Oates and Ethel May Oates. She graduated from Shelby High School in 1964 and went on to marry the love...
Carol Boyd
Aug 15, 2025
Carol A. Boyd, 73, of Concord, NC, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC.
Carol was born March 6, 1952, in Syracuse, New York to the late Joseph A. Boyd, Jr., and the late Edna M. Boyd.
She was also preceded in death by a brother, Wayne M. Elliott and a nephew, Wayne M....
Annie Lee McAnulty
Aug 13, 2025
Annie Lee McAnulty, 90, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
Mrs. McAnulty was born October 17, 1934, in Concord. Annie was the daughter of the late Howard Medlin and Eliza Eury Medlin. She is also preceded in death by husband; George McAnulty, Terry Medlin, Iris Farmer, Vernie Mae Holder, and Dixie Kay Garmon.
Annie was a member of the Cabarrus...
Janie Pence Brooks
Aug 13, 2025
Janie Pence Brooks, 87, of Albemarle, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at Atrium Hospice Union in Monroe.
Janie was born April 18, 1938 in New London, North Carolina to the late Edgar Franklin Pence and the late Rachel Mae Buchanan Pence. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Elson Brooks, Sr., and brothers, Joe Frank Pence and James...
Larry Wayne Almond
Aug 12, 2025
Larry Wayne Almond, 73, of Albemarle, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at Atrium Health Stanly Hospital in Albemarle.
Larry was born October 15, 1951, in North Carolina to the late Carlie Joseph Almond and the late Sarah Frances Barbee Almond. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Jerry Almond and Buddy Almond, sister, Margaret Hathcock and brother-in-law Darrell Creed.
Larry...
Gerald Wayne Efird
Aug 12, 2025
Gerald Wayne Efird, 77, of Albemarle, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Gerald was born July 24, 1948, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, to the late Jason Eugene Efird and the late Jewell Little Efird.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Friday, August 15, 2025, at Hartsell Funeral Home...
Mrs. Esther Hill Hartsell
Aug 10, 2025
Mrs. Esther Hill Hartsell, 88, of Concord, passed away peacefully Sunday August 10, 2025 at her home. Esther was born January 21, 1937 in Concord to the late Charlie “C.O.” Hill and Lizzie Mae Stirewalt Hill. Esther is survived by her son Rick Hartsell (Carra), grandchildren Lee Hartsell (Kelli), Sharee Carter (Nathan), and great grandchildren, Jessalyn Carter, Weston Hartsell, Lainey...
Daniel Lee Tarlton
Aug 9, 2025
Daniel Lee Tarlton, 44 of Concord passed away peacefully Saturday, August 9, 2025 at the Tucker Hospice House after a year long courageous battle with cancer.
He was born February 4, 1981 in Concord, North Carolina to James Ernest Tarlton and Nancy Lee Whittaker. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Boyd L. Tarlton, Margaret Tarlton, Constance V. Kidd and...
Robert "Bobby" David Cauthen
Aug 8, 2025
Robert "Bobby" David Cauthen, 68, of Midland, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025 at his home in his sleep.
Bobby was born August 25, 1956 in Cabarrus County to Annie Jane Greene Cauthen and the late Bobby Ray Cauthen.
The family will hold a Celebration of Life Sunday, August 24, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at United Love Baptist Church, 11487 Flowes Store...
Cynthia Louise Jaafar
Aug 8, 2025
Cynthia Louise Jaafar, 57, of Concord, passed away Friday, August 8, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord. The Lord gently called her home, where tears are wiped away and love endures forever.
Cindy was born November 29, 1967, in Concord, North Carolina to the late Arlo Smith Sr. and the late Mary Smith. She was also preceded in death...
Ronald Franklin Dennis
Aug 8, 2025
Ronald Franklin Dennis, 77, of Albemarle, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, August 8, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Ronnie was born September 9, 1947 in North Carolina to Ethel Mae Shaver Dennis and the late Raeford Franklin Dennis.
He was also preceded in death by sister, Nancy Dennis Shaver Poole.
The family will receive friends from...
Brooke Autumn Neal
Aug 7, 2025
Brooke Autumn Neal, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte.
Brooke was born July 26, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina to Truman Walker Neal and Lily Brooke Lowery Neal.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Monday, August 11, 2025 at Hopewell Baptist Church - Legacy Campus, 420 Hopewell Church Road,...
Gloretta Jean "Jeannie" Harvell Morgan
Aug 7, 2025
Gloretta Jean "Jeannie" Harvell Morgan, 79, of Albemarle, passed away Thursday, August 7, 2025 at Atrium Health Stanly Hospital in Albemarle.
Jeannie was born March 12, 1946 in Stanly County, NC to the late Wesley Shakespeare Harvell and the late Mary Ellen Efird Harvell.
She was also preceded in death by daughters, Latissua Hartsell and Angela Morgan; granddaughters, Amber-Lyn Morgan and Elizabeth...
Jack H Barnwell Jr.
Aug 1, 2025
Jack Herron Barnwell, Jr., 73, of Harrisburg, NC, passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC.
Mr. Barnwell was born on July 29, 1952, in Washington, DC, to the late Jack Herron Barnwell and the late Mary Alice Edwards Barnwell. Mr. Barnwell was also preceded in death by two brothers, Michael Ganoe and Wayne "Doug"...
Michael Lee Burris
Aug 1, 2025
Michael Lee Burris, 82, of Concord, passed away Friday, August 1, 2025 at Atrium Health University Hospital in Charlotte.
Mike was born July 11, 1943 in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late Ottis Lee Burris and the late Helen Louise Roberts. He was also preceded in death by an infant brother, brother Vernon E Burris, and sister Cindy Hedrick.
He was a loving...
Florene Barry Hirsch
Jul 31, 2025
Florene Barry Hirsch, 95, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC.
Mrs. Hirsch was born April 10, 1930 in North Plainfield, NJ to the late William J. and Sarah T. Barry. She was also preceded in death by her husband of over 40 years, Thomas Hirsch, brother, William J. Barry, Jr., grandson, Fred Hirsch...
Benjamin Mejia Dominguez
Jul 30, 2025
Benjamín Mejía Domínguez falleció el miércoles 30 de julio del 2025 alrededor de las 10:30am en el Hospital Carolinas ContinueCare. Benjamín nació el 26 de febrero de 1959 y fue el tercer hijo de sus octavos hermanos. Benjamín fue un esposo, padre y abuelo responsable; disfrutaba pasar tiempo con su familia; sus momentos favoritos eran ir a la montaña y...
Alma Green Little
Jul 29, 2025
Alma Green Little, 87, of Stanfield, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025, in the comfort and peace of her home with her family by her side.
Mrs. Little was born December 17, 1937, to the late Robert Raymond Green and the late Gladys Estelle Green Voncannon. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of...
Richard Jackson Linker
Jul 28, 2025
Richard Jackson Linker (aka Dick Bass), 76, of Midland, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025, at his home in Midland.
Mr. Linker was born on November 3, 1948, in Concord, North Carolina, to the late Worth Hampton Linker and the late Frances Green Linker. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Linker and Michael Linker.
Dick Bass loved fishing...
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