Obituaries
Obituaries for Hartsell Funeral Home
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Alma Lillie Dotson Speaks
Aug 12, 2024
Alma Lillie Speaks, 90, of Mount Gilead, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024 at Autumn Care of Biscoe.
Alma was born August 27, 1933 in Boone, North Carolina to the late John Donald Dotson and the late Byna Hicks Dotson.
She was also preceded in death by husband Harry Speaks and seven siblings.
Alma was an amazing mother, grandmother and wife, her family...
Merle Collins Helms
Aug 12, 2024
Merle Ardath Collins Helms, 89, of Monroe, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024 at Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center in Charlotte.
Merle was born December 19, 1934 in North Carolina to the late John Pryor Collins and Laura Blanch Collins. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years, Jackson Dewey Helms; her son, Jackson Helms...
Carolyn Miller Thompson
Aug 11, 2024
Carolyn Genevieve Miller Thompson was called peacefully to her heavenly home on August 11, 2024, at Trinity Place, which had been her "home away from home" for the past two years.
Carolyn was born in Salisbury, NC on October 6, 1939, to the late Arthur DeBerry Miller and Dorothy Odessa Canupp Miller.
Carolyn was an active member of Mt. Zion Lutheran Church...
Edward Sutton
Aug 10, 2024
Edward "Eddie" R. Sutton, 79, of Stanfield, NC, formerly of Williamstown, VT, went home to Jesus on Saturday, August 10, 2024.
Eddie was born March 14, 1945 in Hartford, CT to the late Charles G Sutton, Sr. and the late Frances Aldrich Sutton. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles G. Sutton, Jr.
Survivors include his loving wife of...
Max Hines Bogle
Aug 10, 2024
Max H. Bogle passed away on Friday, August 10th a few days shy of his 95th birthday.
Max was born August 13, 1929, in North Carolina to the late W.E. Bogle and the late Pearl Hines Bogle.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Margaret "Peggy" Ray Bogle; brothers, Jim Bogle and Joe Billy Bogle; sisters Gladys B. Frick, Betty...
Thomas Ledwith McKee III
Aug 10, 2024
Thomas L."Pop" McKee, 81, of Locust, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Forrest Oakes Healthcare Center in Albemarle.
Tom was born July 15, 1943, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Thomas Ledwith McKee, II and the late Ursula Kyle Brown.
He was also preceded in death by sister, Geri Andrews.
Services will be held at a later date.
Survivors include wife of 42...
Doris Ann Furr Morgan
Aug 9, 2024
Doris Ann Morgan, 62, of Kannapolis, passed away Friday, August 9, 2024, at home in Kannapolis
Doris was born January 4, 1962, in North Carolina to June Ballard Wensil and the late John Thomas Furr.
She was also preceded in death by Daughter, Bridgette Beth-Lee Furr.
Doris was the best friend anyone could have with a heart of gold and love for people....
Phyllis Ann Starnes McClure
Aug 6, 2024
Phyllis Ann McClure, 82, of Concord, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital surrounded by family and friends.
Phyllis was born August 21, 1941 in North Carolina to the late James Franklin Starnes Sr. and Margaret Hopkins Starnes.
She was also preceded in death by her loving husband David George McClure Sr. and son, David George McClure Jr.
A...
Faye Allman
Aug 6, 2024
Faye Rednour Allman, 92, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Wellington House Nursing Home, in Gastonia, NC.
Faye was born on July 6, 1932 in Gaston County to the late John Edgar and Nannie Naomi Brown Rednour. She was also preceded in death by her son, David Gragg; brothers, Larry Rednour, Jack Rednour, John E. Rednour, Hermon Rednour; and sisters,...
Kathy Ann Forten Peterson
Aug 6, 2024
On Tuesday August 6, 2024, Kathy Peterson of Mount Gilead, NC left us to join her much loved parents Barbara and Mike Forten, her grandparents, aunts and friends.
Kathy was born and raised in Lexington, MA and devoted her life to the loving care of others. Being the "Mama Bear " to all her siblings, nieces and nephews, she truly was...
Chester "Chet" Jacob Bollenbecker
Aug 4, 2024
Chester "Chet" Jacob Bollenbecker, 88, of Harrisburg, passed away at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, Sunday, August 4, 2024.
Chet was born February 3, 1936, in Rhinebeck, New York, to the late Chester Melvin Bollenbecker and Julia Anna Hodos Bollenbecker. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Phil; sister, Mary Ann, and several nieces and nephews.
When he was 14,...
Norma Jean Mellott Breedlove
Aug 4, 2024
Norma Jean Breedlove, 87, of Harrisburg, NC passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord, NC.
Norma was born January 17, 1937 in Kempton, Maryland to the late Lorenzo James Mellott and the late Edith Edwina Mellott. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Keith...
Lois May Utz
Aug 2, 2024
Friday night, August 2, 2024, at 9:44 pm, the Lord called our mother, Lois May Utz, to her heavenly home, with our family surrounding her hospital bed. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Lois was 92 years young when she passed, leaving a lasting impression on our entire family.
She was born, Oct 6, 1931, in Manassas, Virginia, to...
Jimmie Caldwell Furr
Aug 2, 2024
Jimmie Caldwell Furr, 89, of Concord, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Mr. Furr was born on March 21, 1935, in Concord, North Carolina, to the late Charlie Caldwell Furr and the late Alice Elizabeth Davis Furr.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Barbara Brock Furr; his parents; his father-in-law,...
Rachel McClure Steele
Jul 31, 2024
Rachel McClure Steele, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2024. Rachel was born on December 30, 1934, in Cabarrus County to the late Carl and Viola McClure.
Rachel's greatest joy was her family, especially her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy; her parents, Carl & Viola McClure; and her brother, Calvin. She...
Barbara Rose Hicks
Jul 30, 2024
Barbara Rose Boswell Hicks, of Albemarle, passed away Tuesday, July 30th. Mrs. Hicks was born February 10th, 1933, in Wadesboro, NC, to the late Lonnie B. Boswell and the late Alma Harris Boswell. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Harloe Omry Hicks, Jr., known affectionately as "H.O."
Barbara was a loving mother and homemaker for...
Deborah Jean McCleskey
Jul 29, 2024
Deborah Jean McCleskey, 70, of Harrisburg, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024.
Debbie was born November 22, 1953 in North Carolina to the late Bobby Reynolds and Betty Jean Reynolds. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roger Dale McCleskey.
Survivors include niece, Amanda McKenzie, (whom she affectionately referred to as "Bootsie"), husband, Thomas McKenzie, great-niece, Oaklyn McKenzie of Mount...
Vincent Anthony Cascone
Jul 29, 2024
Vincent Anthony Cascone, 89, of Concord, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024 at his residence, surrounded by family.
Mr. Cascone was born April 28, 1935 in New York City to the late Frank Cascone and the late Sadie Cascone Di Meglio.
Mr. Cascone was a kind, generous man and was a true friend to many. He was married 58 years to the...
Doris Russell Forte
Jul 28, 2024
Doris Russell Forte, 95, of Albemarle, went to be with her Lord on July 28, 2024, at Spring Arbor of Albemarle.
Doris was born August 20, 1928, in North Carolina to the late Amos Russell and the late Myrtle Russell.
She was also preceded in death by husband, Richard Tillman Forte, son, Richard Russell Forte, grandson, Amos Russell Forte, and daughter-in-law, Jan...
Samuel Lee Fowler, Jr.
Jul 28, 2024
Samuel Lee Fowler, Jr., 74, of Concord, NC passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024 at home surrounded by his family.
Sam was born January 27, 1950 in Biloxi, Mississippi to the late Samuel Lee Fowler Sr. and the late Fredna Earl Fowler.
He was also preceded in death by his brother, Douglas Fowler; and grandson, Matthew Ryan Fowler.
Survivors include his wife of...
Alma Lillie Dotson Speaks
Aug 12, 2024
Alma Lillie Speaks, 90, of Mount Gilead, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024 at Autumn Care of Biscoe.
Alma was born August 27, 1933 in Boone, North Carolina to the late John Donald Dotson and the late Byna Hicks Dotson.
She was also preceded in death by husband Harry Speaks and seven siblings.
Alma was an amazing mother, grandmother and wife, her family...
Merle Collins Helms
Aug 12, 2024
Merle Ardath Collins Helms, 89, of Monroe, passed away Monday, August 12, 2024 at Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center in Charlotte.
Merle was born December 19, 1934 in North Carolina to the late John Pryor Collins and Laura Blanch Collins. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years, Jackson Dewey Helms; her son, Jackson Helms...
Carolyn Miller Thompson
Aug 11, 2024
Carolyn Genevieve Miller Thompson was called peacefully to her heavenly home on August 11, 2024, at Trinity Place, which had been her "home away from home" for the past two years.
Carolyn was born in Salisbury, NC on October 6, 1939, to the late Arthur DeBerry Miller and Dorothy Odessa Canupp Miller.
Carolyn was an active member of Mt. Zion Lutheran Church...
Edward Sutton
Aug 10, 2024
Edward "Eddie" R. Sutton, 79, of Stanfield, NC, formerly of Williamstown, VT, went home to Jesus on Saturday, August 10, 2024.
Eddie was born March 14, 1945 in Hartford, CT to the late Charles G Sutton, Sr. and the late Frances Aldrich Sutton. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles G. Sutton, Jr.
Survivors include his loving wife of...
Max Hines Bogle
Aug 10, 2024
Max H. Bogle passed away on Friday, August 10th a few days shy of his 95th birthday.
Max was born August 13, 1929, in North Carolina to the late W.E. Bogle and the late Pearl Hines Bogle.
He was also preceded in death by his wife, Margaret "Peggy" Ray Bogle; brothers, Jim Bogle and Joe Billy Bogle; sisters Gladys B. Frick, Betty...
Thomas Ledwith McKee III
Aug 10, 2024
Thomas L."Pop" McKee, 81, of Locust, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2024, at Forrest Oakes Healthcare Center in Albemarle.
Tom was born July 15, 1943, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Thomas Ledwith McKee, II and the late Ursula Kyle Brown.
He was also preceded in death by sister, Geri Andrews.
Services will be held at a later date.
Survivors include wife of 42...
Doris Ann Furr Morgan
Aug 9, 2024
Doris Ann Morgan, 62, of Kannapolis, passed away Friday, August 9, 2024, at home in Kannapolis
Doris was born January 4, 1962, in North Carolina to June Ballard Wensil and the late John Thomas Furr.
She was also preceded in death by Daughter, Bridgette Beth-Lee Furr.
Doris was the best friend anyone could have with a heart of gold and love for people....
Phyllis Ann Starnes McClure
Aug 6, 2024
Phyllis Ann McClure, 82, of Concord, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital surrounded by family and friends.
Phyllis was born August 21, 1941 in North Carolina to the late James Franklin Starnes Sr. and Margaret Hopkins Starnes.
She was also preceded in death by her loving husband David George McClure Sr. and son, David George McClure Jr.
A...
Faye Allman
Aug 6, 2024
Faye Rednour Allman, 92, passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at Wellington House Nursing Home, in Gastonia, NC.
Faye was born on July 6, 1932 in Gaston County to the late John Edgar and Nannie Naomi Brown Rednour. She was also preceded in death by her son, David Gragg; brothers, Larry Rednour, Jack Rednour, John E. Rednour, Hermon Rednour; and sisters,...
Kathy Ann Forten Peterson
Aug 6, 2024
On Tuesday August 6, 2024, Kathy Peterson of Mount Gilead, NC left us to join her much loved parents Barbara and Mike Forten, her grandparents, aunts and friends.
Kathy was born and raised in Lexington, MA and devoted her life to the loving care of others. Being the "Mama Bear " to all her siblings, nieces and nephews, she truly was...
Chester "Chet" Jacob Bollenbecker
Aug 4, 2024
Chester "Chet" Jacob Bollenbecker, 88, of Harrisburg, passed away at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, Sunday, August 4, 2024.
Chet was born February 3, 1936, in Rhinebeck, New York, to the late Chester Melvin Bollenbecker and Julia Anna Hodos Bollenbecker. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Phil; sister, Mary Ann, and several nieces and nephews.
When he was 14,...
Norma Jean Mellott Breedlove
Aug 4, 2024
Norma Jean Breedlove, 87, of Harrisburg, NC passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord, NC.
Norma was born January 17, 1937 in Kempton, Maryland to the late Lorenzo James Mellott and the late Edith Edwina Mellott. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Keith...
Lois May Utz
Aug 2, 2024
Friday night, August 2, 2024, at 9:44 pm, the Lord called our mother, Lois May Utz, to her heavenly home, with our family surrounding her hospital bed. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Lois was 92 years young when she passed, leaving a lasting impression on our entire family.
She was born, Oct 6, 1931, in Manassas, Virginia, to...
Jimmie Caldwell Furr
Aug 2, 2024
Jimmie Caldwell Furr, 89, of Concord, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Mr. Furr was born on March 21, 1935, in Concord, North Carolina, to the late Charlie Caldwell Furr and the late Alice Elizabeth Davis Furr.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Barbara Brock Furr; his parents; his father-in-law,...
Rachel McClure Steele
Jul 31, 2024
Rachel McClure Steele, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2024. Rachel was born on December 30, 1934, in Cabarrus County to the late Carl and Viola McClure.
Rachel's greatest joy was her family, especially her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Guy; her parents, Carl & Viola McClure; and her brother, Calvin. She...
Barbara Rose Hicks
Jul 30, 2024
Barbara Rose Boswell Hicks, of Albemarle, passed away Tuesday, July 30th. Mrs. Hicks was born February 10th, 1933, in Wadesboro, NC, to the late Lonnie B. Boswell and the late Alma Harris Boswell. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Harloe Omry Hicks, Jr., known affectionately as "H.O."
Barbara was a loving mother and homemaker for...
Deborah Jean McCleskey
Jul 29, 2024
Deborah Jean McCleskey, 70, of Harrisburg, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024.
Debbie was born November 22, 1953 in North Carolina to the late Bobby Reynolds and Betty Jean Reynolds. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roger Dale McCleskey.
Survivors include niece, Amanda McKenzie, (whom she affectionately referred to as "Bootsie"), husband, Thomas McKenzie, great-niece, Oaklyn McKenzie of Mount...
Vincent Anthony Cascone
Jul 29, 2024
Vincent Anthony Cascone, 89, of Concord, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024 at his residence, surrounded by family.
Mr. Cascone was born April 28, 1935 in New York City to the late Frank Cascone and the late Sadie Cascone Di Meglio.
Mr. Cascone was a kind, generous man and was a true friend to many. He was married 58 years to the...
Doris Russell Forte
Jul 28, 2024
Doris Russell Forte, 95, of Albemarle, went to be with her Lord on July 28, 2024, at Spring Arbor of Albemarle.
Doris was born August 20, 1928, in North Carolina to the late Amos Russell and the late Myrtle Russell.
She was also preceded in death by husband, Richard Tillman Forte, son, Richard Russell Forte, grandson, Amos Russell Forte, and daughter-in-law, Jan...
Samuel Lee Fowler, Jr.
Jul 28, 2024
Samuel Lee Fowler, Jr., 74, of Concord, NC passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024 at home surrounded by his family.
Sam was born January 27, 1950 in Biloxi, Mississippi to the late Samuel Lee Fowler Sr. and the late Fredna Earl Fowler.
He was also preceded in death by his brother, Douglas Fowler; and grandson, Matthew Ryan Fowler.
Survivors include his wife of...
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