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Obituaries for Hartsell Funeral Home

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Joann Guffey

Joann Guffey

Sep 8, 2025

Sylvia Joann Guffey, age 92, a loving mother of four, adoring grandmother, and great-grandmother, went to be with the Lord peacefully on the evening of Monday, September 8th, 2025.

Born on June 12th, 1933, in Forest City, North Carolina, she was the cherished daughter of the late Grady and Ruby Collins. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clater...

John Marshall Hervey

John Marshall Hervey

Sep 6, 2025

John Marshall Hervey, 82, of Stanfield, NC went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 6, 2025, with his wife of 63 years holding his hand.

John was born in Delaware, Ohio on November 13, 1942. He was the only child of the late Joseph Beecher Hervey and Betty Marshall Hervey.

John met the love of his life, Barbara...

Nancy Louise Chunn

Nancy Louise Chunn

Sep 5, 2025

Nancy Louise Chunn was born on Sept 12.1947, and passed away Sept 5, 2025 in Concord, NC.

She was the daughter of T C Chunn and Nancy Lane Chunn Widenhouse.

She is survived by her brother; Ted Chunn, nephews; Todd Chunn and Mike Chunn, two great aunts; Mckenzie Chunn Edwards, Pavin Todd Chunn and a dear friend & caregiver; Doris Williams.

Nancy loved...

Linda Wilson McCoy

Linda Wilson McCoy

Sep 5, 2025

Linda McCoy, 84, went to be home with her Lord and Savior Friday, September 5, 2025, at her home in Concord.

Linda was born July 6, 1941, to the late Arthur Burl Wilson and the late Ruth Edna Wilson. She was also preceded in death by brother, Arthur Ray (Bodie) Wilson and son in law Jeffrey Brian Davidson.

She is survived by...

Martha Cook Lunsford

Martha Cook Lunsford

Sep 5, 2025

Martha Cook Lunsford, 75, of Albemarle, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025, at her home.

Martha was born February 13, 1950, in Stanly County, North Carolina to the late Douglas Calton Cook and the late Pauline Burris Cook.

She was also preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Charles Curtis Lunsford, Jr.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 am -...

Valerie Anne Hammond

Valerie Anne Hammond

Sep 4, 2025

Valerie Anne Hammond, also known as Val, Mama & Granny, died at age 82 at her home on Thursday, September 4, 2025.

She was born November 11, 1942, in East Sussex, England to the late John Daniel & Nellie Vera Hemsley. She lived in England until 11/12/1963, when she flew to America and became the bride of Randall Hammond on 11/16/1963.

Valerie...

Floyd Wilson Osborne

Floyd Wilson Osborne

Sep 3, 2025

Floyd Wilson Osborne, 51, of Kannapolis, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

Born on Friday, December 7, 1973, in Concord, North Carolina, Floyd was the beloved son of the late Cora Marlaine Furr Osborne and the late Wilson Lane Osborne. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Floyd Osborne, Margaret Carter, Cora Lee Starnes Furr, and...

Wendy Griffin

Wendy Griffin

Sep 2, 2025

Wendy Griffin, 73, of Charlotte, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.

She was born February 13, 1952 in New York City to the late Preston Griffin and the late Thelma Sharpe Griffin.

Wendy was also preceded in death by her son, Ronald Glenn Gullette, Jr.

Grandma Wendy

I want to tell you about a woman who my...

John Buford Barnhardt, Sr.

John Buford Barnhardt, Sr.

Sep 1, 2025

John Buford Barnhardt Sr., of Concord, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving wife of 69 years, Martha Hayes ‘Marti’ Barnhardt, and their family. He was 87.

Born on September 21, 1937, in Concord, NC, John was the son of John Coy Barnhardt and Mary Lou Laton Barnhardt. He grew up in Concord, NC,...

Donna Marie Newton

Donna Marie Newton

Sep 1, 2025

Donna Marie Newton, of Concord, a woman whose life was full of love, laughter, and a little bit of adventure, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025, at the age of 84.

Donna was born July 13, 1941, in Iowa to the late Richard and Daisy Keil. She was also preceded in death by husband, William Newton; son, DJ Crossley; daughter, Gail...

Betsy Rose Pegram

Betsy Rose Pegram

Aug 31, 2025

Betsy Rose Pegram

August 11, 1940 – August 31, 2025

Winston-Salem, NC

With grateful hearts, we honor the life of Betsy Rose Pegram, who passed away on August 31, 2025, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Though her final years were spent in Winston-Salem, her roots ran deepest in Albemarle, NC, where she raised her family and devoted herself to her community.

Betsy was the cherished...

Michael Roland Seymour

Michael Roland Seymour

Aug 31, 2025

Michael Roland Seymour, 58, of Harrisburg, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, August 31, 2025.

Mike was born October 26, 1966, in Biddeford, Maine, to the late Paul and Patricia Seymour.

Mike never met a stranger, always making people feel welcome with his kindness and constant jokes. He loved baseball and golf, but that passion deepened when his favorite player, his son, would...

Linda Magdalene Mitchell

Linda Magdalene Mitchell

Aug 30, 2025

Linda Meyers Mitchell, 77, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025.

Linda was born April 30, 1948, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Albert and Ruth Meyers. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Ann Meyers.

Linda attended Erasmus Hall High School in New York. She worked hard in the Wall Street area for several years....

Christopher James Thomas

Christopher James Thomas

Aug 30, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Christopher James Thomas, aged 25, of Kannapolis, NC. Christopher passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025.

Christopher was born August 1, 2000, in Monroe, North Carolina. He was loved and raised by Joyce Thomas, and was a cherished son, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend.

He is survived by his mother; Joyce...

Jimmie Combs

Jimmie Combs

Aug 30, 2025

Jimmie Combs, 83, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the VA Liberty Lane Hospice House in Salisbury.

Jimmie was born in Kentucky on May 2, 1942, to the late Calem Combs and the late Elizabeth Mullins Combs.

He was also preceded in death by his sister, Jackaline Combs Johnson and grandson, Jeremy McAfee.

The memorial service/ Celebration of Life/ committal...

Beulah Mae Moose

Beulah Mae Moose

Aug 29, 2025

Beulah Mae Moose, 97, of Concord, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025 at Spring Arbor of Albemarle.

Beulah was born December 14, 1927 in Whitmire, South Carolina to the late Richard Lee Brown and the late Cora Brown.

She was also preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Carl Thomas Moose, Sr., sisters, Lillian Brown, Verna Estelle Pennell, and Florence...

Nancy Jane Boglovits

Nancy Jane Boglovits

Aug 29, 2025

Nancy J. Boglovits, 86, formerly of Cary, North Carolina passed away peacefully at Cross Road Retirement Community in Asheboro, North Carolina.

She was born on June 10, 1939 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to the late Edmund and Emily (Greytock) Shipkowski. She was preceded in death by her husband and life partner, John (Jack) W. Boglovits and an infant son, Michael J. Boglovits....

Roger Gene Hudson

Roger Gene Hudson

Aug 29, 2025

Roger Gene Hudson, 72, of Albemarle, NC, passed away on August 29, 2025, when the only thing bigger than his personality-his heart-finally gave out. True to form, he left us with one final punchline-after years of telling us he wasn’t going to make it to the next holiday, he finally proved himself right.

Born June 2, 1953, to Krone “Wrendy” Hudson...

Eugene "Gene" Gaddy

Eugene "Gene" Gaddy

Aug 29, 2025

Eugene “Gene” Douglas Gaddy

  Eugene “Gene” Douglas Gaddy, born December 20, 1933, in Norwood, Stanly County, NC went on to his eternal home on August 29, 2025, at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, NC. He was a long-time resident of Harrisburg, NC.

  Gene, as he was affectionately known, was a loving and resilient man with an unwavering faith in God. His...

Kathleen Ann Gargiulo Bliven

Kathleen Ann Gargiulo Bliven

Aug 28, 2025

Kathleen Ann Gargiulo Bliven passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital (Concord, NC).

Born on Sunday, December 7, 1947 in Goshen, NY, Kathy was the second daughter of eight children to the late Joseph Gargiulo and Audrey Degan. She is predeceased by her younger brother Steven and by her beloved husband Lynn A. Bliven, a...

Joann Guffey

Joann Guffey

Sep 8, 2025

Sylvia Joann Guffey, age 92, a loving mother of four, adoring grandmother, and great-grandmother, went to be with the Lord peacefully on the evening of Monday, September 8th, 2025.

Born on June 12th, 1933, in Forest City, North Carolina, she was the cherished daughter of the late Grady and Ruby Collins. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clater...

John Marshall Hervey

John Marshall Hervey

Sep 6, 2025

John Marshall Hervey, 82, of Stanfield, NC went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 6, 2025, with his wife of 63 years holding his hand.

John was born in Delaware, Ohio on November 13, 1942. He was the only child of the late Joseph Beecher Hervey and Betty Marshall Hervey.

John met the love of his life, Barbara...

Nancy Louise Chunn

Nancy Louise Chunn

Sep 5, 2025

Nancy Louise Chunn was born on Sept 12.1947, and passed away Sept 5, 2025 in Concord, NC.

She was the daughter of T C Chunn and Nancy Lane Chunn Widenhouse.

She is survived by her brother; Ted Chunn, nephews; Todd Chunn and Mike Chunn, two great aunts; Mckenzie Chunn Edwards, Pavin Todd Chunn and a dear friend & caregiver; Doris Williams.

Nancy loved...

Linda Wilson McCoy

Linda Wilson McCoy

Sep 5, 2025

Linda McCoy, 84, went to be home with her Lord and Savior Friday, September 5, 2025, at her home in Concord.

Linda was born July 6, 1941, to the late Arthur Burl Wilson and the late Ruth Edna Wilson. She was also preceded in death by brother, Arthur Ray (Bodie) Wilson and son in law Jeffrey Brian Davidson.

She is survived by...

Martha Cook Lunsford

Martha Cook Lunsford

Sep 5, 2025

Martha Cook Lunsford, 75, of Albemarle, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025, at her home.

Martha was born February 13, 1950, in Stanly County, North Carolina to the late Douglas Calton Cook and the late Pauline Burris Cook.

She was also preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Charles Curtis Lunsford, Jr.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 am -...

Valerie Anne Hammond

Valerie Anne Hammond

Sep 4, 2025

Valerie Anne Hammond, also known as Val, Mama & Granny, died at age 82 at her home on Thursday, September 4, 2025.

She was born November 11, 1942, in East Sussex, England to the late John Daniel & Nellie Vera Hemsley. She lived in England until 11/12/1963, when she flew to America and became the bride of Randall Hammond on 11/16/1963.

Valerie...

Floyd Wilson Osborne

Floyd Wilson Osborne

Sep 3, 2025

Floyd Wilson Osborne, 51, of Kannapolis, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

Born on Friday, December 7, 1973, in Concord, North Carolina, Floyd was the beloved son of the late Cora Marlaine Furr Osborne and the late Wilson Lane Osborne. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Floyd Osborne, Margaret Carter, Cora Lee Starnes Furr, and...

Wendy Griffin

Wendy Griffin

Sep 2, 2025

Wendy Griffin, 73, of Charlotte, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.

She was born February 13, 1952 in New York City to the late Preston Griffin and the late Thelma Sharpe Griffin.

Wendy was also preceded in death by her son, Ronald Glenn Gullette, Jr.

Grandma Wendy

I want to tell you about a woman who my...

John Buford Barnhardt, Sr.

John Buford Barnhardt, Sr.

Sep 1, 2025

John Buford Barnhardt Sr., of Concord, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving wife of 69 years, Martha Hayes ‘Marti’ Barnhardt, and their family. He was 87.

Born on September 21, 1937, in Concord, NC, John was the son of John Coy Barnhardt and Mary Lou Laton Barnhardt. He grew up in Concord, NC,...

Donna Marie Newton

Donna Marie Newton

Sep 1, 2025

Donna Marie Newton, of Concord, a woman whose life was full of love, laughter, and a little bit of adventure, passed away Monday, September 1, 2025, at the age of 84.

Donna was born July 13, 1941, in Iowa to the late Richard and Daisy Keil. She was also preceded in death by husband, William Newton; son, DJ Crossley; daughter, Gail...

Betsy Rose Pegram

Betsy Rose Pegram

Aug 31, 2025

Betsy Rose Pegram

August 11, 1940 – August 31, 2025

Winston-Salem, NC

With grateful hearts, we honor the life of Betsy Rose Pegram, who passed away on August 31, 2025, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Though her final years were spent in Winston-Salem, her roots ran deepest in Albemarle, NC, where she raised her family and devoted herself to her community.

Betsy was the cherished...

Michael Roland Seymour

Michael Roland Seymour

Aug 31, 2025

Michael Roland Seymour, 58, of Harrisburg, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning, August 31, 2025.

Mike was born October 26, 1966, in Biddeford, Maine, to the late Paul and Patricia Seymour.

Mike never met a stranger, always making people feel welcome with his kindness and constant jokes. He loved baseball and golf, but that passion deepened when his favorite player, his son, would...

Linda Magdalene Mitchell

Linda Magdalene Mitchell

Aug 30, 2025

Linda Meyers Mitchell, 77, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025.

Linda was born April 30, 1948, in Brooklyn, New York, to the late Albert and Ruth Meyers. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Ann Meyers.

Linda attended Erasmus Hall High School in New York. She worked hard in the Wall Street area for several years....

Christopher James Thomas

Christopher James Thomas

Aug 30, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Christopher James Thomas, aged 25, of Kannapolis, NC. Christopher passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025.

Christopher was born August 1, 2000, in Monroe, North Carolina. He was loved and raised by Joyce Thomas, and was a cherished son, brother, uncle, nephew, and friend.

He is survived by his mother; Joyce...

Jimmie Combs

Jimmie Combs

Aug 30, 2025

Jimmie Combs, 83, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the VA Liberty Lane Hospice House in Salisbury.

Jimmie was born in Kentucky on May 2, 1942, to the late Calem Combs and the late Elizabeth Mullins Combs.

He was also preceded in death by his sister, Jackaline Combs Johnson and grandson, Jeremy McAfee.

The memorial service/ Celebration of Life/ committal...

Beulah Mae Moose

Beulah Mae Moose

Aug 29, 2025

Beulah Mae Moose, 97, of Concord, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025 at Spring Arbor of Albemarle.

Beulah was born December 14, 1927 in Whitmire, South Carolina to the late Richard Lee Brown and the late Cora Brown.

She was also preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Carl Thomas Moose, Sr., sisters, Lillian Brown, Verna Estelle Pennell, and Florence...

Nancy Jane Boglovits

Nancy Jane Boglovits

Aug 29, 2025

Nancy J. Boglovits, 86, formerly of Cary, North Carolina passed away peacefully at Cross Road Retirement Community in Asheboro, North Carolina.

She was born on June 10, 1939 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to the late Edmund and Emily (Greytock) Shipkowski. She was preceded in death by her husband and life partner, John (Jack) W. Boglovits and an infant son, Michael J. Boglovits....

Roger Gene Hudson

Roger Gene Hudson

Aug 29, 2025

Roger Gene Hudson, 72, of Albemarle, NC, passed away on August 29, 2025, when the only thing bigger than his personality-his heart-finally gave out. True to form, he left us with one final punchline-after years of telling us he wasn’t going to make it to the next holiday, he finally proved himself right.

Born June 2, 1953, to Krone “Wrendy” Hudson...

Eugene "Gene" Gaddy

Eugene "Gene" Gaddy

Aug 29, 2025

Eugene “Gene” Douglas Gaddy

  Eugene “Gene” Douglas Gaddy, born December 20, 1933, in Norwood, Stanly County, NC went on to his eternal home on August 29, 2025, at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, NC. He was a long-time resident of Harrisburg, NC.

  Gene, as he was affectionately known, was a loving and resilient man with an unwavering faith in God. His...

Kathleen Ann Gargiulo Bliven

Kathleen Ann Gargiulo Bliven

Aug 28, 2025

Kathleen Ann Gargiulo Bliven passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital (Concord, NC).

Born on Sunday, December 7, 1947 in Goshen, NY, Kathy was the second daughter of eight children to the late Joseph Gargiulo and Audrey Degan. She is predeceased by her younger brother Steven and by her beloved husband Lynn A. Bliven, a...

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