Obituaries
Obituaries for Hartsell Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Betty "Lucille" Furr McDonald
Feb 21, 2025
Betty "Lucille" Furr McDonald, 92, of the Oak Ridge Community, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2025.
Lucille was born May 15, 1932 in Union County, North Carolina to the late Lum Croson Furr and the late Ruby Lee Furr.
She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 40 years, Alfred Rayvon McDonald; her sister, Rachel Helms; and...
Martha McCray Sayers
Feb 20, 2025
Martha McCray Sayers, 87, of Concord, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025.
Martha was born December 17, 1937, in North Carolina to the late Hurley Franklin "Doc" McCray and the late Mary Frances Snyder. She was also preceded in death by her husband Thomas Garrett Sayers and her siblings Mary Louise Yarbrough, H.F Franklin McCray Jr, John McCray, Hubert Rufus McCray,...
Nancy Greene Carpenter
Feb 20, 2025
Nancy Jeanette Greene Carpenter, 93, of Charlotte, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center.
Nancy was born July 16, 1931 in Stanly County, North Carolina to the late Cecil Baxter Greene, Sr. and the late Novella Bessie Hatley Greene.
She was also preceded in death by husband of 74 years, Archie Glendale Carpenter with whom she...
Scott Allen Davis
Feb 18, 2025
Scott Allen Davis, 60, of Oakboro, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at his home in Oakboro.
Scott was born April 1, 1964 in North Carolina to the late Charles Allen Davis and Betty Hatley Davis.
He was also preceded in death by his brother Reggie Allen Davis, and grandparents Marshall and Arabelle Hatley and grandparents Mae Allen Davis and Bertha Plyler...
Peggy McManus Adams
Feb 18, 2025
Peggy McManus Adams, 87, of Concord, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Mrs. Adams was born April 14, 1937 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late, Robert Seth McManus and the late Elsie Sides McManus.
She was also preceded in death by her Sister, Emily Geneva McManus Drye, and brother, Jerry Seth McManus.
The family...
Gerald Kenneth Miller
Feb 18, 2025
Gerald Kenneth Miller, 90, of Albemarle, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at his home in Albemarle.
Gerald was born April 18, 1934, in Stanly County, North Carolina to the late Samuel Clyde Miller and the late Elizabeth Bohr Miller. He was also preceded in death by his older brother Larry Miller (Yvonne) of Vienna, VA. and recently brother Raymond...
Robert Lee Selden Foster
Feb 17, 2025
Robert Lee Selden Foster went on to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 17, 2025, at the age of 72. Robert was born on March 23, 1952, to the late Kirby Selden and Kate Foust.
He served in the Army for 20 years, retiring and picking up Beekeeping as a passionate hobby he kept until the day of...
Kathleen Brown Efird
Feb 17, 2025
Kathleen Brown Efird, age 87 of Harrisburg went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 17, 2025. Kathy was born July 26, 1937 in Rabun County, Georgia. She was a 1955 graduate of Rabun Gap Nacoochee School, and a 1959 graduate of Agnes Scott College. While at Agnes Scott she met her future husband and began her...
Wayne Scottie Bennett
Feb 16, 2025
Wayne “Scottie” Bennett, 79, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025, at his 51-year residence in Mint Hill, NC.
Scottie was born in Green Mountain, NC to the late Sam Bennett, Jr "Junior" and Catherine Peterson Bennett. He was also preceded in death by the love of his life, Elizabeth "Betsy" Dunn Bennett, as well as his brothers Clyde and Michael Bennett.
Scottie...
Patricia Catherine Tomeck
Feb 16, 2025
Patricia Catherine Tomeck, 89, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025 surrounded by her family. Born December 10, 1935 in Lake Placid, NY, she was a former resident of Rotterdam, NY and relocated to Charlotte, NC in 2001. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Mary Miller and Nancy Kelly and her brother, Thomas F. Kelly.
As a mother of...
Shirley Harkey Paige
Feb 16, 2025
Shirley Harkey Paige, 84, of Albemarle, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Trinity Place in Albemarle.
Shirley was born September 18, 1940, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late Daniel Monroe Harkey and the late Dorabelle Harkey.
She was also preceded in death by husband, Gurley McKinley Paige; son, Tony Lee Paige; and her eight siblings - marking the end...
John Wesley Arey
Feb 15, 2025
John Wesley Arey, 93 of Charlotte, NC passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025 with his family by his side.
Mr Arey was born in New London, North Carolina July, 17, 1931 to the late James F Arey and Maude Cruse Arey.
He was also preceded in death by wife, Bobbi Jean Fraley, brothers Buck, Melvin and Woodrow Arey and sister, Loretha Roberson.
Mr....
Robert Wesley Fowler
Feb 15, 2025
Robert W. Fowler, 97, of Concord, NC. Formerly of Ellicott City, MD passed on Saturday, February 15, 2025.
Fowler was born February 26, 1927 in Maryland to the late Henry Elijah Fowler and the late Leota Edith Fowler.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Jean; sons, Robert (Sherry) Fowler and Glenn ("Captain" Brandy) Fowler; and five grandchildren, Sean (Joan),...
Susan Elizabeth Harrington
Feb 15, 2025
On Saturday, February 15, 2025, Susan Harrington, a reserved 55 year old, of Concord passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones, and while holding her twin brother’s hand at Cabarrus Memorial Hospital (Atrium Health Cabarrus).
Susan was born on November 20, 1969, to the late Jewell Furr Harrington, a former Nurse Manager at Cabarrus Memorial. According to Jewell, in the wee...
Judith Irene Shelton
Feb 15, 2025
Judith Irene Swann Shelton, 81, of Concord entered eternity with her Lord & Savior, Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.Judy was born June 2, 1943 in Asheville North Carolina to the late William Edward Swann and the late Ruth Inez Swann.
She was also preceded in death by husband, William Alfred Shelton and brother, Lewis Arnold Swann.
Judy...
Betty Lou Myers West
Feb 13, 2025
December 13, 1929 – February 13, 2025
Betty Lou Myers West daughter of John Victor Myers and Nellie Faye Horne, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2025 at the age of 95. Born on December 13, 1929, she entered the world alongside her twin sister, Bobbie, beginning a life rich with love, devotion, and...
Larry Dale Crowell
Feb 12, 2025
Larry Dale Crowell, 71, of Charlotte, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Peak Resources in Charlotte.
Mr. Crowell was born April 7, 1953 in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Johnny Oliver Crowell and the late Patricia Brinkley Crowell.
A memorial service is being planned for a later date. Survivors include sister, Terry Kindley of Gold Hill, NC.
Hartsell Funeral Home...
Jerry Franklin Almond
Feb 12, 2025
Jerry Almond passed away peacefully in his home on February 12, 2025. He was born on December 15, 1940, in Stanly County, North Carolina, to Ruby Elizabeth Smith and Henry Lee Almond. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Roy Lee Almond, his daughter, Carmen Celeste Almond, and his grandson, Andrew Ryan Almond.
Jerry is...
Melody Culp Myers
Feb 12, 2025
Melody Peck Culp Myers, 76, of Albemarle, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Atrium Health Stanly Hospital in Albemarle.
Melody was born February 19, 1948, in Stanly County, North Carolina to the late Robert L. Peck and the late Ruby Dixon Peck. She was also preceded in death by sister, Vickie Peck.
The family will receive friends from 3:00 pm -...
Jean Goad Rabe
Feb 12, 2025
Mrs. Jean Goad Rabe, age 96, of Albemarle, NC, peacefully completed life’s journey on February 12, 2025, at Trinity Place in Albemarle, NC. She was born in Mt. Airy, NC on February 1, 1929, to the late Hubert and Patra Goad. She was a treasured daughter, devoted wife, beloved mother, and a dear friend to many. Jean's warm smile, kind...
Betty "Lucille" Furr McDonald
Feb 21, 2025
Betty "Lucille" Furr McDonald, 92, of the Oak Ridge Community, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 21, 2025.
Lucille was born May 15, 1932 in Union County, North Carolina to the late Lum Croson Furr and the late Ruby Lee Furr.
She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 40 years, Alfred Rayvon McDonald; her sister, Rachel Helms; and...
Martha McCray Sayers
Feb 20, 2025
Martha McCray Sayers, 87, of Concord, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025.
Martha was born December 17, 1937, in North Carolina to the late Hurley Franklin "Doc" McCray and the late Mary Frances Snyder. She was also preceded in death by her husband Thomas Garrett Sayers and her siblings Mary Louise Yarbrough, H.F Franklin McCray Jr, John McCray, Hubert Rufus McCray,...
Nancy Greene Carpenter
Feb 20, 2025
Nancy Jeanette Greene Carpenter, 93, of Charlotte, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025 at Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center.
Nancy was born July 16, 1931 in Stanly County, North Carolina to the late Cecil Baxter Greene, Sr. and the late Novella Bessie Hatley Greene.
She was also preceded in death by husband of 74 years, Archie Glendale Carpenter with whom she...
Scott Allen Davis
Feb 18, 2025
Scott Allen Davis, 60, of Oakboro, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at his home in Oakboro.
Scott was born April 1, 1964 in North Carolina to the late Charles Allen Davis and Betty Hatley Davis.
He was also preceded in death by his brother Reggie Allen Davis, and grandparents Marshall and Arabelle Hatley and grandparents Mae Allen Davis and Bertha Plyler...
Peggy McManus Adams
Feb 18, 2025
Peggy McManus Adams, 87, of Concord, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Mrs. Adams was born April 14, 1937 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late, Robert Seth McManus and the late Elsie Sides McManus.
She was also preceded in death by her Sister, Emily Geneva McManus Drye, and brother, Jerry Seth McManus.
The family...
Gerald Kenneth Miller
Feb 18, 2025
Gerald Kenneth Miller, 90, of Albemarle, passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at his home in Albemarle.
Gerald was born April 18, 1934, in Stanly County, North Carolina to the late Samuel Clyde Miller and the late Elizabeth Bohr Miller. He was also preceded in death by his older brother Larry Miller (Yvonne) of Vienna, VA. and recently brother Raymond...
Robert Lee Selden Foster
Feb 17, 2025
Robert Lee Selden Foster went on to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 17, 2025, at the age of 72. Robert was born on March 23, 1952, to the late Kirby Selden and Kate Foust.
He served in the Army for 20 years, retiring and picking up Beekeeping as a passionate hobby he kept until the day of...
Kathleen Brown Efird
Feb 17, 2025
Kathleen Brown Efird, age 87 of Harrisburg went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 17, 2025. Kathy was born July 26, 1937 in Rabun County, Georgia. She was a 1955 graduate of Rabun Gap Nacoochee School, and a 1959 graduate of Agnes Scott College. While at Agnes Scott she met her future husband and began her...
Wayne Scottie Bennett
Feb 16, 2025
Wayne “Scottie” Bennett, 79, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025, at his 51-year residence in Mint Hill, NC.
Scottie was born in Green Mountain, NC to the late Sam Bennett, Jr "Junior" and Catherine Peterson Bennett. He was also preceded in death by the love of his life, Elizabeth "Betsy" Dunn Bennett, as well as his brothers Clyde and Michael Bennett.
Scottie...
Patricia Catherine Tomeck
Feb 16, 2025
Patricia Catherine Tomeck, 89, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025 surrounded by her family. Born December 10, 1935 in Lake Placid, NY, she was a former resident of Rotterdam, NY and relocated to Charlotte, NC in 2001. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Mary Miller and Nancy Kelly and her brother, Thomas F. Kelly.
As a mother of...
Shirley Harkey Paige
Feb 16, 2025
Shirley Harkey Paige, 84, of Albemarle, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Trinity Place in Albemarle.
Shirley was born September 18, 1940, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late Daniel Monroe Harkey and the late Dorabelle Harkey.
She was also preceded in death by husband, Gurley McKinley Paige; son, Tony Lee Paige; and her eight siblings - marking the end...
John Wesley Arey
Feb 15, 2025
John Wesley Arey, 93 of Charlotte, NC passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025 with his family by his side.
Mr Arey was born in New London, North Carolina July, 17, 1931 to the late James F Arey and Maude Cruse Arey.
He was also preceded in death by wife, Bobbi Jean Fraley, brothers Buck, Melvin and Woodrow Arey and sister, Loretha Roberson.
Mr....
Robert Wesley Fowler
Feb 15, 2025
Robert W. Fowler, 97, of Concord, NC. Formerly of Ellicott City, MD passed on Saturday, February 15, 2025.
Fowler was born February 26, 1927 in Maryland to the late Henry Elijah Fowler and the late Leota Edith Fowler.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Jean; sons, Robert (Sherry) Fowler and Glenn ("Captain" Brandy) Fowler; and five grandchildren, Sean (Joan),...
Susan Elizabeth Harrington
Feb 15, 2025
On Saturday, February 15, 2025, Susan Harrington, a reserved 55 year old, of Concord passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones, and while holding her twin brother’s hand at Cabarrus Memorial Hospital (Atrium Health Cabarrus).
Susan was born on November 20, 1969, to the late Jewell Furr Harrington, a former Nurse Manager at Cabarrus Memorial. According to Jewell, in the wee...
Judith Irene Shelton
Feb 15, 2025
Judith Irene Swann Shelton, 81, of Concord entered eternity with her Lord & Savior, Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.Judy was born June 2, 1943 in Asheville North Carolina to the late William Edward Swann and the late Ruth Inez Swann.
She was also preceded in death by husband, William Alfred Shelton and brother, Lewis Arnold Swann.
Judy...
Betty Lou Myers West
Feb 13, 2025
December 13, 1929 – February 13, 2025
Betty Lou Myers West daughter of John Victor Myers and Nellie Faye Horne, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2025 at the age of 95. Born on December 13, 1929, she entered the world alongside her twin sister, Bobbie, beginning a life rich with love, devotion, and...
Larry Dale Crowell
Feb 12, 2025
Larry Dale Crowell, 71, of Charlotte, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Peak Resources in Charlotte.
Mr. Crowell was born April 7, 1953 in Sumter, South Carolina to the late Johnny Oliver Crowell and the late Patricia Brinkley Crowell.
A memorial service is being planned for a later date. Survivors include sister, Terry Kindley of Gold Hill, NC.
Hartsell Funeral Home...
Jerry Franklin Almond
Feb 12, 2025
Jerry Almond passed away peacefully in his home on February 12, 2025. He was born on December 15, 1940, in Stanly County, North Carolina, to Ruby Elizabeth Smith and Henry Lee Almond. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Roy Lee Almond, his daughter, Carmen Celeste Almond, and his grandson, Andrew Ryan Almond.
Jerry is...
Melody Culp Myers
Feb 12, 2025
Melody Peck Culp Myers, 76, of Albemarle, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at Atrium Health Stanly Hospital in Albemarle.
Melody was born February 19, 1948, in Stanly County, North Carolina to the late Robert L. Peck and the late Ruby Dixon Peck. She was also preceded in death by sister, Vickie Peck.
The family will receive friends from 3:00 pm -...
Jean Goad Rabe
Feb 12, 2025
Mrs. Jean Goad Rabe, age 96, of Albemarle, NC, peacefully completed life’s journey on February 12, 2025, at Trinity Place in Albemarle, NC. She was born in Mt. Airy, NC on February 1, 1929, to the late Hubert and Patra Goad. She was a treasured daughter, devoted wife, beloved mother, and a dear friend to many. Jean's warm smile, kind...
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