Obituaries for Hartsell Funeral Home

Apr 11, 2018

Kelly James Taylor, 50, of Cabarrus County, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, April 11, 2018.

Kelly was loved by many. He loved his family and friends. His grandchildren were his pride and joy and he loved to spend time with them. Kelly's favorite things were fishing, hunting, and kayaking; and he loved to be at the river.

Apr 10, 2018

Ralph R. Strader, 64, of Concord, NC, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2018.

He enjoyed being outside and being with his family. Ralph was a lifelong truck driver and was a great provider.

Ralph was preceded in death by his wife Pamela, a brother Floyd, sisters Jean and Viola.

Family will receive...

Apr 10, 2018

Haywood Norris, 82, of Albemarle, passed away Tuesday 10 April 2018 at Stanly Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family and song.

Mr. Norris was born 09 February 1936 in North Carolina to Roy Alexander Norris and Julia Katherine Norris.

He is survived by his son, Virrian Norris and wife Debora of Norwood; a daughter,...

Apr 10, 2018

Mildred Williamson Palmer of Albemarle died Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 99 years of age. Mildred was born in Aiken, SC on February 6, 1919 to Katie Sanders Williamson and James Luke Williamson. She spent her childhood in Aiken, SC and moved to Albemarle with her first husband, William Henry Burbage, Sr., to open a pharmacy. Together they established...

Apr 9, 2018

Edna Viola Stiller Hickam, 92, of Albemarle, passed away Monday, April 9, 2018 at Bethany Woods Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Albemarle.

Edna was born September 13, 1925 in North Carolina to the late Robert Lee Stiller and the late Lillie Pearle Stiller.

A graveside service will be on Friday at 11:00 am at Mountain...

Apr 8, 2018

Carolyn Delores Hucks Cheek, 80, of Concord, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018 at home with family by her side.

Carolyn was born October 21, 1937 in Charlotte to the late John Hucks and the late Lillie Mae Sharpe.  She was also preceded in death by husband, Bobby Lee Cheek; granddaughter, April Dawn Cheek; three brothers; and...

Apr 7, 2018

Alan Eugene Wilson, age 63, died on Saturday evening April 7, 2018 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, NC surrounded by his wife, his close family and, of course, his ever-present dog Buddy.

Alan was born in Switzer WV, graduated high school in Logan WV, and was a veteran of the US Air Force, serving...

Apr 7, 2018

Ronald Albert Walker Jr.,  59, of Indian Trail, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2018 at his home.

"Ron" was born June 13, 1958 in West Virginia to Ronald Albert Walker and Martha Ruth Bernoski.

The family will receive friends Sunday night in West Virginia with the service Monday, April 16, 2018 and burial at the Grafton National...

Apr 6, 2018

Gwen Weeks Allen, 86, of Stanfield, passed away Friday, April 6, 2018 at her home in Stanfield.

She was born September 28, 1931 in Mecklenburg County to the late John Joseph Weeks Sr. and the late Ethel Hughes Weeks.  She was also preceded in death by husband, Paul Bennett Allen, Jr.; and grandson, Kyle Bennett Allen.

Apr 5, 2018

Hazel Virginia Chance, 96, of Albemarle, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Forrest Oakes Healthcare Center in Albemarle.

Mrs. Chance was born December 18, 1921 to the late John and Londa Barringer Chance. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by six brothers, four sisters and one special nephew, Jon Chance. Hazel...

Apr 4, 2018

David Carol Lail, 60, died Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at his home in Charlotte. He was born February 25, 1958 in Shelby, NC to parents Archie Griffin Hamrick, deceased, and Martha Phillips Lail.  David attended Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and retired from Hahn-Mason Air Systems. He was a member of Newell Masonic Lodge 739 AFAM, Newell Chapter #344 Order of Eastern...

Apr 4, 2018

Rita Lynn Jefferson, 57, of Albemarle, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at her home.

Mrs. Jefferson was born January 22, 1961 in Stanly County to the late William "Bill" Eugene Oliver and Rozana Hartsell Oliver. In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by her brothers; Jake, Dwayne, and Joseph Oliver.

Apr 3, 2018

Joyce Ann Hughes, 82, of Albemarle, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018.

Mrs. Hughes was born March 28, 1936 to the late Cletus Opus and Mary Huneycutt Thompson. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Alexander Hughes and brother, Carl Thompson. Joyce was a lifetime member at Union Grove...

Apr 2, 2018

Lloyd Austin, 84, of Albemarle, passed away Monday, April 2, 2018 at his home.

Mr. Austin was born April 22, 1933 to the late Gillian Lee and Fannie Helms Austin. Lloyd worked for Chiquita Brands for over 20 years. His hobbies included spending time at the beach, playing tennis, working on his farm, and boating on the...

Apr 1, 2018

Gale Sharon Jacques Turner, 77, of Midland, NC, passed away on April 1, 2018. Gale was born on July 12, 1940 to the late Coleman and Nina Jacques in Charleston, SC. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Orr Turner.

She was a Christian and was raised a Southern Baptist. ...

Mar 31, 2018

Louise Elizabeth Walters Little, 80, of Locust, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Holy Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Trinity Place in Albemarle.

Louise was born June 16, 1937 to the late Jerome and Carrie Brooks Walters.  She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years, Melvin Little; and son-in-law,...

Mar 31, 2018

Betty Jean Daniels, 71 years of age, of Concord, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Carolinas HealthCare System NorthEast in Concord.

Betty was born August 19, 1946 in Concord, NC, to the late James Oscar Clay and the late Etta Vernie Clay. She was also preceded in death by eight siblings.

The family will...

Mar 31, 2018

Sterling "Stan" Cavaness, 69, of Harrisburg, passed away Saturday, March 31, 2018 at his home in Harrisburg.

"Stan the Man" was born March 8, 1949 in Nebraska to the late Amos Ardell Cavaness and Mary Evelyn Turner. He was also preceded in death by his wife Sandra Gayle Cavaness, and brothers, Marvin Cavaness and Greg Higgins and...

Mar 30, 2018

Lillie B. Lefler, 96, of Concord, passed away peacefully on  March 30, 2018 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannopolis.

She was born on April 30, 1921 to the late Lawrence Bowles and Trixie Campbell Bowles.

She worked as a Spinner for Cannon Mills for many years. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting , and being outside to...

Mar 30, 2018

Arthur James Wheeler, 82, of Concord, passed away Good Friday, March 30, 2018 at home with family by his side.

Arthur was born June 30, 1935 in Lancaster SC to the late Miles and Rozell Wheeler.  He was also preceded in death by son, Danny Wheeler; sisters, Minna W. Threat, Mary W. Rollings, Ada W. Edwards, and...