Obituaries
Obituaries for Hartsell Funeral Home
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Betty Deese Porter
Aug 27, 2024
Betty Deese Porter was born on July 9, 1932, in Locust, North Carolina, to James W. and Pearl (Hathcock) Deese, and she passed away on August 27, 2024, at the Republic County Hospital in Belleville, at the age of 92 years, 1 month, and 18 days.
Betty graduated in 1950 from Stanfield High School where she was a superb basketball player....
Rhonda Connell Hinson
Aug 27, 2024
Rhonda Connell Hinson, 74, of Monroe, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at her home in Monroe.
Rhonda was born September 19, 1949, in Monroe, North Carolina to the late Grady Lee Connell and the late Gertrude Connell McGee. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Brenda Tarlton.
Rhonda was known as “Moma Rhonda”...
James Allen Gilchrist
Aug 27, 2024
James Allen Gilchrist 69 of Kannapolis NC, by way of Fayetteville, NC.
James was born November 18, 1954 in Washington State to the late Florence Gilcrest.
He was also proceeded in death by his daughter Kimberly Garcia. James served our country in the United States Army for three years where he met the love of his life and married for 44 years...
Franklin Gilliard
Aug 27, 2024
Franklin Gilliard, 79, of Kannapolis, NC passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at his home in Kannapolis, surrounded by his loving family.
Franklin was born May 3, 1945 in Georgetown, South Carolina to the late James Joseph Gilliard Sr. and the late Annie Mae Nesbitt Gilliard.
Survivors include his wife of nearly 40 years, Deborah Jean Gilliard of Kannapolis, NC; 9 children,...
Judy Catherine Medlin Rushing
Aug 27, 2024
Judy Catherine Medlin Rushing, 69, of Stanfield, passed away at home on Tuesday, August, 27, 2024.
Cathy was born January 5, 1955 in Union County to the late Giles Emmett Medlin and the late Pat O'Dean Williams Medlin.
The graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Shiloh Advent Christian Church Cemetery, 3601 Sikes Mill Road, Monroe, NC.
Survivors...
Dorothy Benfield Faggart
Aug 26, 2024
Dorothy "Dot" Benfield Faggart, 93, of New London, passed away Monday, August 26, 2024, at Spring Arbor of Albemarle.
Dot was born July 24, 1931, in Kannapolis NC to the late R.C. Benfield and Katie P. Benfield.
She was also preceded in death by husband and best friend for 68 years, Reverend William "Bill" Harold Faggart who died in 2017; daughter, Susan...
Jacqueline Dockery Miller
Aug 26, 2024
Jacqueline Dockery Miller, 74, of Kannapolis, NC passed away Monday, August 26, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord, NC.
She was born October 31, 1949, in Pensacola, FL to the late Ruth and Lee Roy Dockery. She lived all over the U.S. (with a short stint in Cuba), cultivating lifelong friendships along the way.
Survivors include her husband of 50...
Avis Frowline Huneycutt
Aug 26, 2024
Avis Frowline Huneycutt, 88, of Albemarle, passed away Monday, August 26, 2024 at Trinity Place in Albemarle.
Avis was born June 7, 1936 in South Carolina to the late Henry Lee Wilson and the late Ethel Wilson.
She was also preceded in death by husband Robert Thomas Huneycutt; sisters, Joyce Welch, Jennette Sasser, Estelle Talbert; brothers, Cecil Wilson and Robert Wilson.
The family...
Sarah Minnie Shue Harkey
Aug 26, 2024
Sarah Minnie Shue Harkey, 90, of Concord, passed away at St. Andrews Living Center in Concord on Monday, August 26, 2024 after 10 months of declining health.
Mrs. Harkey was born November 6, 1933 in Cabarrus County, NC to the late Paul Franklin Shue and the late Fannie Mae Shoaf Shue. She was also preceded in death by her husband of...
Margie Helms
Aug 25, 2024
Margie Myrtle Helms, 89, of Indian Trail, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024 at her home.
Margie was born April 26, 1935 in South Carolina to the late Herbert Edward Brazzill and the late Amanda Jane Brazzill.
She was also preceded in death by husband, Hugh Mac Helms, daughter, Vickie Simpson, granddaughter Melinda Simpson, 3 sisters and 3 brothers.
Margie enjoyed going to...
Marie Elaine Gordon
Aug 24, 2024
Marie Elaine Hatley Gordon, 80, of Richfield, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024, at her home.
Marie was born April 7, 1944, in North Carolina to the late Clester Lee Hatley and the late Pearl Blake Hatley.
She was also preceded in death by brother, Wayne Hatley and sisters, Mary Lou Bridges, Trulia Corn, Edith Deal, and Donnie Crenshaw.
The graveside service will...
Brenda Sue Dulin Anderkin
Aug 23, 2024
Brenda Sue Dulin Anderkin, 80, of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Friday, August 23, 2024, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Brenda was born August 1, 1944, in Charlotte to the late Joe and Ida Dulin. She was also preceded in death by sons, Ricky Lemmond and Wayne Lemmond Jr.; sisters, Linda Sparks (her twin), Doris...
Nancy Louise Huneycutt Hartsell
Aug 23, 2024
Nancy Louise Huneycutt Hartsell, 76, of Locust, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024 at her home in Locust.
Nancy was born July 27, 1948 in Stanly County, North Carolina to the late Thaddeus Huneycutt and the late Josie Huneycutt.
She was also preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, James Cecil Hartsell.
Nancy was a loving mother, wife, grandmother, and friend....
Donald Earl Pearce
Aug 23, 2024
Donald Earl Pearce, 90, of Albemarle, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024 at Forrest Oakes Healthcare Center in Albemarle.
Don was born July 18, 1934 in Stanly County, North Carolina to the late William Gilbert Pearce and the late Margaret Lucille Lowder Pearce.
He was also preceded in death by siblings, William "David" Pearce, Sherrie "Dianne" Cook, and Danny Gene Pearce.
A private...
Nellie Margaret Treece
Aug 21, 2024
Nellie Margaret Treece, 85, of Albemarle, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Forrest Oakes Healthcare Center in Albemarle.
Margaret was born May 13, 1939 in North Carolina to the late William Robert Plummer and the late Josephine Simmons Plummer.
She was also preceded in death by sister, Flonnie Smith; and infant son, Michael Ray Treece.
The family will receive friends from 12:00...
Micah Sequoia Winston
Aug 20, 2024
Micah Sequoia Winston, of Harrisburg, passed away at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte. He was diagnosed at birth with a rare congenital heart defect and lived one month and thirteen days before suffering from a sudden cardiac event on Tuesday, August 20, 2024.Micah was born July 10, 2024, in Charlotte, North Carolina to Jesse Ajani Winston and Sequina...
Racquel Elise Fraser-Martinez
Aug 19, 2024
Racquel (Kelly) Elise Fraser-Martinez, 53, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Monday evening, August 19, 2024 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House in Winston Salem, North Carolina.
Racquel was born on June 5, 1971 in The Bronx, New York, to the late Bertrand Gabriel John Fraser and the late Darlene Constance Fraser. She was...
Kenneth Reid Creech
Aug 19, 2024
Mr. Kenneth Reid Creech, of Stanfield NC, formerly of Pineville, NC passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024 at the age of 71.
Ken was born in Hopewell, VA on January 11, 1953. He was the son of the late Clifton Mitchell Creech, Sr. and Thelma Louise Fouts Creech. Ken retired from the Celanese Corporation after 37 years of service. He...
Norma Jean Parker
Aug 15, 2024
Ms. Parker was born July 22, 1945, in Stanly County, NC to the late John A. Wise and Lucy H. Wise. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Patrick D. Parker, Sr.; a son, Patrick D. Parker, Jr.; a sister, Rachel Walton and brother, Melvin Wise.
Norma's life was filled with loving and helping others. She was a "stay...
Shirley Darlene Waller
Aug 15, 2024
Shirley Darlene Waller, 65, of Albemarle, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Darlene was born August 9, 1959 in North Carolina to the late Jasper Eugene Hudson and the late Shirley Lee Hudson.
She was the owner and operator of Cleaning Unlimited for 15 years. She enjoyed sharing the weekly social media grocery deals in...
Betty Deese Porter
Aug 27, 2024
Betty Deese Porter was born on July 9, 1932, in Locust, North Carolina, to James W. and Pearl (Hathcock) Deese, and she passed away on August 27, 2024, at the Republic County Hospital in Belleville, at the age of 92 years, 1 month, and 18 days.
Betty graduated in 1950 from Stanfield High School where she was a superb basketball player....
Rhonda Connell Hinson
Aug 27, 2024
Rhonda Connell Hinson, 74, of Monroe, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at her home in Monroe.
Rhonda was born September 19, 1949, in Monroe, North Carolina to the late Grady Lee Connell and the late Gertrude Connell McGee. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Brenda Tarlton.
Rhonda was known as “Moma Rhonda”...
James Allen Gilchrist
Aug 27, 2024
James Allen Gilchrist 69 of Kannapolis NC, by way of Fayetteville, NC.
James was born November 18, 1954 in Washington State to the late Florence Gilcrest.
He was also proceeded in death by his daughter Kimberly Garcia. James served our country in the United States Army for three years where he met the love of his life and married for 44 years...
Franklin Gilliard
Aug 27, 2024
Franklin Gilliard, 79, of Kannapolis, NC passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at his home in Kannapolis, surrounded by his loving family.
Franklin was born May 3, 1945 in Georgetown, South Carolina to the late James Joseph Gilliard Sr. and the late Annie Mae Nesbitt Gilliard.
Survivors include his wife of nearly 40 years, Deborah Jean Gilliard of Kannapolis, NC; 9 children,...
Judy Catherine Medlin Rushing
Aug 27, 2024
Judy Catherine Medlin Rushing, 69, of Stanfield, passed away at home on Tuesday, August, 27, 2024.
Cathy was born January 5, 1955 in Union County to the late Giles Emmett Medlin and the late Pat O'Dean Williams Medlin.
The graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 29, 2024, at Shiloh Advent Christian Church Cemetery, 3601 Sikes Mill Road, Monroe, NC.
Survivors...
Dorothy Benfield Faggart
Aug 26, 2024
Dorothy "Dot" Benfield Faggart, 93, of New London, passed away Monday, August 26, 2024, at Spring Arbor of Albemarle.
Dot was born July 24, 1931, in Kannapolis NC to the late R.C. Benfield and Katie P. Benfield.
She was also preceded in death by husband and best friend for 68 years, Reverend William "Bill" Harold Faggart who died in 2017; daughter, Susan...
Jacqueline Dockery Miller
Aug 26, 2024
Jacqueline Dockery Miller, 74, of Kannapolis, NC passed away Monday, August 26, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord, NC.
She was born October 31, 1949, in Pensacola, FL to the late Ruth and Lee Roy Dockery. She lived all over the U.S. (with a short stint in Cuba), cultivating lifelong friendships along the way.
Survivors include her husband of 50...
Avis Frowline Huneycutt
Aug 26, 2024
Avis Frowline Huneycutt, 88, of Albemarle, passed away Monday, August 26, 2024 at Trinity Place in Albemarle.
Avis was born June 7, 1936 in South Carolina to the late Henry Lee Wilson and the late Ethel Wilson.
She was also preceded in death by husband Robert Thomas Huneycutt; sisters, Joyce Welch, Jennette Sasser, Estelle Talbert; brothers, Cecil Wilson and Robert Wilson.
The family...
Sarah Minnie Shue Harkey
Aug 26, 2024
Sarah Minnie Shue Harkey, 90, of Concord, passed away at St. Andrews Living Center in Concord on Monday, August 26, 2024 after 10 months of declining health.
Mrs. Harkey was born November 6, 1933 in Cabarrus County, NC to the late Paul Franklin Shue and the late Fannie Mae Shoaf Shue. She was also preceded in death by her husband of...
Margie Helms
Aug 25, 2024
Margie Myrtle Helms, 89, of Indian Trail, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2024 at her home.
Margie was born April 26, 1935 in South Carolina to the late Herbert Edward Brazzill and the late Amanda Jane Brazzill.
She was also preceded in death by husband, Hugh Mac Helms, daughter, Vickie Simpson, granddaughter Melinda Simpson, 3 sisters and 3 brothers.
Margie enjoyed going to...
Marie Elaine Gordon
Aug 24, 2024
Marie Elaine Hatley Gordon, 80, of Richfield, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024, at her home.
Marie was born April 7, 1944, in North Carolina to the late Clester Lee Hatley and the late Pearl Blake Hatley.
She was also preceded in death by brother, Wayne Hatley and sisters, Mary Lou Bridges, Trulia Corn, Edith Deal, and Donnie Crenshaw.
The graveside service will...
Brenda Sue Dulin Anderkin
Aug 23, 2024
Brenda Sue Dulin Anderkin, 80, of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Friday, August 23, 2024, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Brenda was born August 1, 1944, in Charlotte to the late Joe and Ida Dulin. She was also preceded in death by sons, Ricky Lemmond and Wayne Lemmond Jr.; sisters, Linda Sparks (her twin), Doris...
Nancy Louise Huneycutt Hartsell
Aug 23, 2024
Nancy Louise Huneycutt Hartsell, 76, of Locust, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024 at her home in Locust.
Nancy was born July 27, 1948 in Stanly County, North Carolina to the late Thaddeus Huneycutt and the late Josie Huneycutt.
She was also preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, James Cecil Hartsell.
Nancy was a loving mother, wife, grandmother, and friend....
Donald Earl Pearce
Aug 23, 2024
Donald Earl Pearce, 90, of Albemarle, passed away Friday, August 23, 2024 at Forrest Oakes Healthcare Center in Albemarle.
Don was born July 18, 1934 in Stanly County, North Carolina to the late William Gilbert Pearce and the late Margaret Lucille Lowder Pearce.
He was also preceded in death by siblings, William "David" Pearce, Sherrie "Dianne" Cook, and Danny Gene Pearce.
A private...
Nellie Margaret Treece
Aug 21, 2024
Nellie Margaret Treece, 85, of Albemarle, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Forrest Oakes Healthcare Center in Albemarle.
Margaret was born May 13, 1939 in North Carolina to the late William Robert Plummer and the late Josephine Simmons Plummer.
She was also preceded in death by sister, Flonnie Smith; and infant son, Michael Ray Treece.
The family will receive friends from 12:00...
Micah Sequoia Winston
Aug 20, 2024
Micah Sequoia Winston, of Harrisburg, passed away at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte. He was diagnosed at birth with a rare congenital heart defect and lived one month and thirteen days before suffering from a sudden cardiac event on Tuesday, August 20, 2024.Micah was born July 10, 2024, in Charlotte, North Carolina to Jesse Ajani Winston and Sequina...
Racquel Elise Fraser-Martinez
Aug 19, 2024
Racquel (Kelly) Elise Fraser-Martinez, 53, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Monday evening, August 19, 2024 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House in Winston Salem, North Carolina.
Racquel was born on June 5, 1971 in The Bronx, New York, to the late Bertrand Gabriel John Fraser and the late Darlene Constance Fraser. She was...
Kenneth Reid Creech
Aug 19, 2024
Mr. Kenneth Reid Creech, of Stanfield NC, formerly of Pineville, NC passed away on Monday, August 19, 2024 at the age of 71.
Ken was born in Hopewell, VA on January 11, 1953. He was the son of the late Clifton Mitchell Creech, Sr. and Thelma Louise Fouts Creech. Ken retired from the Celanese Corporation after 37 years of service. He...
Norma Jean Parker
Aug 15, 2024
Ms. Parker was born July 22, 1945, in Stanly County, NC to the late John A. Wise and Lucy H. Wise. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Patrick D. Parker, Sr.; a son, Patrick D. Parker, Jr.; a sister, Rachel Walton and brother, Melvin Wise.
Norma's life was filled with loving and helping others. She was a "stay...
Shirley Darlene Waller
Aug 15, 2024
Shirley Darlene Waller, 65, of Albemarle, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Darlene was born August 9, 1959 in North Carolina to the late Jasper Eugene Hudson and the late Shirley Lee Hudson.
She was the owner and operator of Cleaning Unlimited for 15 years. She enjoyed sharing the weekly social media grocery deals in...
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