Obituaries for Hartsell Funeral Home

Aug 30, 2019

Andrew "Andy" Childress, age 38, of Albemarle, passed away August 30, 2019 at his home.

Andy was born December 21, 1980 in Iredell County.

Andy was a distinguished US Navy veteran having served as a Flight Engineer and Instructor.

A memorial service, with military honors, will be held on Tuesday, September 10, 2019...

Aug 30, 2019

Johnny Alan Helms, 73, passed away unexpectedly Friday, August 30, 2019 at his beloved Virginia mountain home.

Alan was born February 18, 1946 to the late G. C. and Isabell Vanderburg Helms.  In one month, he and his wife Frances, would have celebrated 50 years together.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by...

Aug 29, 2019

Harry "Pete" Garner Jordan, 87, of Concord, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019.

Pete was born July 1, 1932 in Concord to the late C.C. and Lillie Jordan.  He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 66 years, Phyllis Ann Jordan; one sister; and three brothers.

Pete was a veteran of the...

Aug 29, 2019

Johnny Ray Munson, 53, of Kannapolis, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019.

Johnny was born August 9, 1966 in Monroe, NC to the late Billy Eugene Munson Sr. and Brenda Elizabeth Munson.  In addition to his father, Johnny was preceded in death by brothers, Billy Eugene Munson, Jr. and Roger Wayne Munson.

Johnny was a...

Aug 29, 2019

William Ayer Crump III, of Albemarle, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2019 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

William was born August 7, 2019 in Cabarrus County to William Ayer Crump Jr. and Samantha Crump. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Randall Elijah Crump; grandfather, William Crump, Sr., and aunt, Norma Jean Crump

Aug 28, 2019

Gary Richard Tocin, 63, of Harrisburg, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019.

Gary was born August 3, 1956 in Lackawanna, New York to the late George Richard Tocin and the late Charlotte Kasprzak Tocin.  He was also preceded in death by sister, Sandra Tocin Miterko and great nephew, Jack Corbett.

Gary was a fun-loving husband...

Aug 27, 2019

Sarah Colleen Rinehardt Almond, 90, of Albemarle, passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Bethany Woods Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Albemarle. She was previously residing at Woodhaven Court in Albemarle.

Mrs. Almond was born October 24, 1928 in Cabarrus County to the late George Rinehardt and the late Gertrude Greene Rinehardt. She was also preceded in...

Aug 25, 2019

Shirley Rose Farmer, 83, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 26, 2019 with family by her side.

Shirley was born September 11, 1935 in Mountain City, TN to the late Abraham Lincoln Hodge and the late Clara Snyder Hodge.  She was also preceded in death by husband, Hubert Hugh Farmer; son, Joseph Hubert Farmer; three...

Aug 25, 2019

Randy Lane Clark, 65, passed away peacefully at home on August 25, 2019.

Randy was born to the late Ernest and Lillie White Clark.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Paul Clark.

He was a loving father and grandfather.  He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed...

Aug 24, 2019

Mary  Elizabeth Moss Widenhouse, 98, of Concord, NC went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Five Oaks Manor in Concord.

Mrs. Widenhouse was born June 7, 1921 in Cabarrus County, NC to the late Ervin R. Moss and the late Jennie Lee Faggart Moss.

She was also preceded in...

Aug 23, 2019

Frances Wallace Stevens, 85, of New London, passed away Friday, August 23, 2019 at her home.

Ms. Stevens was born April 20, 1934 in Anson County to the late William Vander Wallace and the late Louisa Taylor Wallace. She was also preceded in death by son, Michael DeShaye Stevens; and grandson, Eric Christopher Shank.

The...

Aug 23, 2019

Vivian Kay Shrader, 56, of Locust, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2019 at Levine Dickson Hospice House at Aldersgate in Charlotte after a long battle with ovarian cancer.

Mrs. Shrader was born July 1, 1963 in Pennsylvania to the late Fred Joseph Shrader and the late Ethel Martin Mealer. Vivian enjoyed volunteering in her community and spending...

Aug 22, 2019

Christopher Larry Clark, Jr. "Little Chris", 26, of Albemarle, NC passed away at home on Thursday, August 22, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.

Chris was born December 7, 1992 in Mercer County, WV to Christopher Larry Clark, Sr. and Angeline Sue Clark. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; Minnie Kinzer, Howard Witt and Marie...

Aug 22, 2019

Charlotte Powell Conner, 84, of Midland, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

Charlotte was born January 12, 1935 in North Carolina to the late Alvis and Elva Powell.  She was also preceded in death by husband, Jerry Conner.

Charlotte retired from The Hartford Insurance after more than 30 years...

Aug 22, 2019

Elizabeth Shular Smith, 88, of Albemarle, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Forrest Oakes Healthcare Center in Albemarle.

Ms. Smith was born August 18, 1931to the late John Henry and Emma Dillon Shular. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Earnest Smith; sons, Earnest Smith, Jr., Jeff Smith, Anthony...

Aug 22, 2019

Geraldine Sides, 81, of Albemarle, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019 at Atrium Health Stanly in Albemarle.

Mrs. Sides was born June 27, 1938 in Stanly County to the late Clifford Lowder and the late Clara Lowder. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by brothers, Tony and Richard Lowder; and sister, Elva...

Aug 21, 2019

Deane Ballard Morgan, 95, of Albemarle, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Stanly Manor.

Mrs. Morgan was born July 2, 1924 in Gaston County to the late L.I. Ballard  and the late Cora Boston Ballard. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Joe R. Morgan; a grandson, Jeffrey P. Morgan; and all of her...

Aug 20, 2019

Matthew Justin Vinsh, 30, of Concord, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019 in Concord.

Justin was born June 18, 1989 in North Carolina to Matthew Vinsh and Kimberly Gayle Odom. He was also preceded in death by grandmother, Josephine Marie Vinsh and grandfather, Robert Joseph Vinsh.

Survivors include father, Matthew Vinsh of Concord, NC; mother,...

Aug 20, 2019

John R. Rankin, 84, of Harrisburg, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at his home.

Mr. Rankin was born July 14, 1935 in Gaston County to the late Arthur Paul Rankin and the late Annie Lucille Spargo Rankin. He was also preceded in death by brother, Arthur Eugene Rankin and sister, Sondia Ann Rankin Hamrick.

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Aug 19, 2019

Barbara (Bobbie) Ann Pinkston, 73, of Millingport, NC, entered into Heaven on August 19, 2019.

Bobbie was born to parents, Joseph Whitley and Phyllis Barringer Whitley on August 2, 1946. She was married to her life companion, Walter Carl Pinkston Jr. for 48 years.  They fell in love at first sight at a Square Dance.  She loved music,...