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Obituaries for Hartsell Funeral Home
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William Taft Raper, Jr.
Jan 30, 2024
William Taft "Bill" Raper, Jr., 91, of Concord, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024.
Bill was born December 19, 1932 in Concord, North Carolina to the late William Taft Raper Sr. and the late Geneva Propst.
He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Shirley, brothers, Calvin and Clyde, and sister, Francis Hollar.
The family will have a...
Janice Virginia Taylor
Jan 30, 2024
Janice Virginia Taylor, 86, of Concord, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Pruitt Health in Harrisburg, where she had resided for 3 years.
Janice was born October 12, 1937 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late Fred Hartsell and the late Eula Hartsell.
She was also preceded in death by husband, Bobby Wayne...
Linda "Doobie" Janelle Hall
Jan 30, 2024
Linda Doby Hall, 83, of Albemarle, N.C. passed away on the morning of Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at 9:15 am at her home.
Linda, or “Doobie” as she was lovingly called, was born November 26, 1940, to Tommie Cannon and Ethel Kluttz Doby of Albemarle. She attended Albemarle Public Schools and graduated from Albemarle Senior High School in 1959. She was...
Boyd Salyers
Jan 29, 2024
Boyd Salyers, 85, of Albemarle, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024, with his daughters Angie Eury and Katie Salyers, and his special niece, Sheila Billman at his side, at Bethany Woods Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Albemarle.
Boyd was born November 30, 1938, in Ohio to the late Robert Salyer and the late Laura Jane Barnett.
He was also preceded in death...
Frances Elizabeth Love Thomas
Jan 28, 2024
Frances Elizabeth Love Thomas, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, age 95, passed from this life on January 28th while in hospice care at the home of her son, George, in Raleigh, NC. Frances’ long-time physician, Dr. Benjamin Kirk, said of her condition prior to death, “she was blessed in life though she simply outlived what her body could physically support.”...
Jean (Spry) Griswold-Lynn
Jan 28, 2024
Jean (Spry) Griswold-Lynn, 76, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024 at her home.
Born February 13, 1947 into a career military family. She attended elementary/middle/high school in military towns around the country and graduated from Key West High School in 1964. She attended Catawba College in Salisbury, NC.
Preceded in death by her mother, Myrtle Chunn Spry and her younger...
Linda Burleson Smith
Jan 26, 2024
Linda Gail Burleson Smith, 76, of Albemarle, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024, at her home.
Linda was born October 18, 1947, in North Carolina to the late Hazel Thomas Burleson and the late Sarah Hazel Bost Burleson.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Monday, January 29, 2024, at Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle. The graveside funeral...
Darrell Eugene Comer
Jan 25, 2024
Darrell Eugene Comer, 85, of Albemarle, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Darrell was born October 14, 1938, in North Carolina to the late Ernest Waldon Comer and the late Dallie Grace Hatley Comer.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm, Monday, January 29, 2024, at East Albemarle Church of God. The...
Geraldine Ann Roberts
Jan 24, 2024
Geraldine Ann Roberts, 80, of Harrisburg, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at home.
Gerry was born on June 6, 1943 in Pennsylvania to the late Joseph Marshalex and Vilma Marshalex. She was also preceded in death by husband Thomas Roberts.
Gerry was retired from UNC Charlotte school of business after 25 years, were she was an Administrative Assistant.
Survivors include daughters Sharon...
Kenneth Wayne Cox
Jan 23, 2024
Ken was born September 17, 1949 in Concord, North Carolina to the late Donald Ephraim Cox and Wilma Cox.
He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Autumn Lee Cox, and brother-in-law, Larry Sossoman.
Ken was very proud of his associated fire protection company. He was the only shop to fabricate their own supplies in house. He was an avid golfer and...
Nathan Winchester Simpson
Jan 23, 2024
Nathan Winchester Simpson
August 21, 1953-January 23, 2024
On Tuesday afternoon, January 23, 2024, Nathan Winchester Simpson, 70, went to be with the Lord. Nathan was born at Mercy Hospital in Charlotte, NC, the son of the late Leroy Franklin Simpson Sr. and Doris Marie Simpson.
Nathan Simpson was assaulted when he was a young teenager leaving him with a traumatic brain injury....
Leola Poe Smith
Jan 22, 2024
Leola Poe Smith, 99, of Concord, went to be with Jesus the morning of Monday, January 22, 2024, with a smile on her face.
Leola was born April 25, 1924 in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late James Floyd Poe and the late Lillie Mae Wilburn Poe. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Howard Smith; son, Michael Smith;...
William Alvin Hatley, Jr.
Jan 22, 2024
William Alvin Hatley, Jr. 87, of Concord passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024, at St. Andrews Living Center in Concord.
Billy was born October 30, 1936 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late Willian Alvin Hatley Sr. and the late Dora Faggart Hatley. He was a long-time member of Calvary Lutheran Church, Concord.
The graveside service will be on Monday,...
Theodore Bradley Mello
Jan 22, 2024
It is with the most profound grief that we share our beautiful son, Theodore Bradley Mello, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024, peacefully at home in the arms of his mom and dad.
Theo was born December 2, 2015, in Huntersville, NC, to Maximilian and Samantha Mello. Theo is also survived by his little sister, Liliana "Lilly" Mello; paternal grandparents,...
Glenn Ray Allman
Jan 21, 2024
Glenn Ray Allman, 87, of Mount Pleasant, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024 with his loving family by his side.
Glenn was born February 27, 1936 to the late Jacob Allman and the late Carrie Eury Allman.
He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Boyd, Ralph, and Fred; sisters, Cora (Gertrude), Marie, and Berniece.
He was a devoted and loving husband,...
William Henry Hunt
Jan 20, 2024
William Henry Hunt, 64, of Salisbury, NC, formerly of Reynoldsburg, OH, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Bill was born December 3, 1959 in Steubenville, Ohio to the late Delbert Lee Hunt and the late Karen Marie Hunt.
Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Linda Hunt of the home;...
Betty Jean Woods
Jan 20, 2024
Betty Jean Woods, 90, of Concord, gained her wings and went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 20, 2024 where she resided in Salisbury with her daughter Pamela Peeler.
Survivors include; sons, William (Shannon) Gardner and Patricio (Billie Jo) Sanchez and a daughter, Pamela (Riley) Peeler of Salisbury, NC, grandson, Dwight Nalbone whom she raised, and a host of...
Denika Mills Coley
Jan 19, 2024
Denika Mills Coley, 50, of Albemarle, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord, surrounded by her loving family.
Denika was born August 14, 1973, in North Carolina to Dennis Ray Mills and Wanda Kay Spradley.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Monday, January 22, 2024 at Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle....
Carrie Marie Boger
Jan 18, 2024
Carrie Marie Boger, 77, of Albemarle, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Marie was born July 12, 1946, in North Carolina to the late Robert Fitzhugh Williams and the late Carrie Jane Dry. She was preceded in death by her brother, Fred Williams, and her sisters, Connie Gilbert, Patsy Howell, Mabel Lowder, Gwen Williams, Wanda...
Carolyn Ann Clay Sapp
Jan 18, 2024
Carolyn Ann Sapp, 72, of Concord, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024 at her home in Concord.
Carol was born August 12, 1951 in North Carolina to the late James Oscar Clay and the late Etta Vernie Bolton Clay.
She was also preceded in death by husband, Gary Wayne Sapp, daughter, Stacy Lynn Sapp.
Carol loved going to church and singing her gospel music,...
William Taft Raper, Jr.
Jan 30, 2024
William Taft "Bill" Raper, Jr., 91, of Concord, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024.
Bill was born December 19, 1932 in Concord, North Carolina to the late William Taft Raper Sr. and the late Geneva Propst.
He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Shirley, brothers, Calvin and Clyde, and sister, Francis Hollar.
The family will have a...
Janice Virginia Taylor
Jan 30, 2024
Janice Virginia Taylor, 86, of Concord, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Pruitt Health in Harrisburg, where she had resided for 3 years.
Janice was born October 12, 1937 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late Fred Hartsell and the late Eula Hartsell.
She was also preceded in death by husband, Bobby Wayne...
Linda "Doobie" Janelle Hall
Jan 30, 2024
Linda Doby Hall, 83, of Albemarle, N.C. passed away on the morning of Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at 9:15 am at her home.
Linda, or “Doobie” as she was lovingly called, was born November 26, 1940, to Tommie Cannon and Ethel Kluttz Doby of Albemarle. She attended Albemarle Public Schools and graduated from Albemarle Senior High School in 1959. She was...
Boyd Salyers
Jan 29, 2024
Boyd Salyers, 85, of Albemarle, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024, with his daughters Angie Eury and Katie Salyers, and his special niece, Sheila Billman at his side, at Bethany Woods Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Albemarle.
Boyd was born November 30, 1938, in Ohio to the late Robert Salyer and the late Laura Jane Barnett.
He was also preceded in death...
Frances Elizabeth Love Thomas
Jan 28, 2024
Frances Elizabeth Love Thomas, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, age 95, passed from this life on January 28th while in hospice care at the home of her son, George, in Raleigh, NC. Frances’ long-time physician, Dr. Benjamin Kirk, said of her condition prior to death, “she was blessed in life though she simply outlived what her body could physically support.”...
Jean (Spry) Griswold-Lynn
Jan 28, 2024
Jean (Spry) Griswold-Lynn, 76, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024 at her home.
Born February 13, 1947 into a career military family. She attended elementary/middle/high school in military towns around the country and graduated from Key West High School in 1964. She attended Catawba College in Salisbury, NC.
Preceded in death by her mother, Myrtle Chunn Spry and her younger...
Linda Burleson Smith
Jan 26, 2024
Linda Gail Burleson Smith, 76, of Albemarle, passed away Friday, January 26, 2024, at her home.
Linda was born October 18, 1947, in North Carolina to the late Hazel Thomas Burleson and the late Sarah Hazel Bost Burleson.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Monday, January 29, 2024, at Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle. The graveside funeral...
Darrell Eugene Comer
Jan 25, 2024
Darrell Eugene Comer, 85, of Albemarle, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Darrell was born October 14, 1938, in North Carolina to the late Ernest Waldon Comer and the late Dallie Grace Hatley Comer.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm, Monday, January 29, 2024, at East Albemarle Church of God. The...
Geraldine Ann Roberts
Jan 24, 2024
Geraldine Ann Roberts, 80, of Harrisburg, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at home.
Gerry was born on June 6, 1943 in Pennsylvania to the late Joseph Marshalex and Vilma Marshalex. She was also preceded in death by husband Thomas Roberts.
Gerry was retired from UNC Charlotte school of business after 25 years, were she was an Administrative Assistant.
Survivors include daughters Sharon...
Kenneth Wayne Cox
Jan 23, 2024
Ken was born September 17, 1949 in Concord, North Carolina to the late Donald Ephraim Cox and Wilma Cox.
He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Autumn Lee Cox, and brother-in-law, Larry Sossoman.
Ken was very proud of his associated fire protection company. He was the only shop to fabricate their own supplies in house. He was an avid golfer and...
Nathan Winchester Simpson
Jan 23, 2024
Nathan Winchester Simpson
August 21, 1953-January 23, 2024
On Tuesday afternoon, January 23, 2024, Nathan Winchester Simpson, 70, went to be with the Lord. Nathan was born at Mercy Hospital in Charlotte, NC, the son of the late Leroy Franklin Simpson Sr. and Doris Marie Simpson.
Nathan Simpson was assaulted when he was a young teenager leaving him with a traumatic brain injury....
Leola Poe Smith
Jan 22, 2024
Leola Poe Smith, 99, of Concord, went to be with Jesus the morning of Monday, January 22, 2024, with a smile on her face.
Leola was born April 25, 1924 in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late James Floyd Poe and the late Lillie Mae Wilburn Poe. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Howard Smith; son, Michael Smith;...
William Alvin Hatley, Jr.
Jan 22, 2024
William Alvin Hatley, Jr. 87, of Concord passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024, at St. Andrews Living Center in Concord.
Billy was born October 30, 1936 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late Willian Alvin Hatley Sr. and the late Dora Faggart Hatley. He was a long-time member of Calvary Lutheran Church, Concord.
The graveside service will be on Monday,...
Theodore Bradley Mello
Jan 22, 2024
It is with the most profound grief that we share our beautiful son, Theodore Bradley Mello, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024, peacefully at home in the arms of his mom and dad.
Theo was born December 2, 2015, in Huntersville, NC, to Maximilian and Samantha Mello. Theo is also survived by his little sister, Liliana "Lilly" Mello; paternal grandparents,...
Glenn Ray Allman
Jan 21, 2024
Glenn Ray Allman, 87, of Mount Pleasant, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024 with his loving family by his side.
Glenn was born February 27, 1936 to the late Jacob Allman and the late Carrie Eury Allman.
He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Boyd, Ralph, and Fred; sisters, Cora (Gertrude), Marie, and Berniece.
He was a devoted and loving husband,...
William Henry Hunt
Jan 20, 2024
William Henry Hunt, 64, of Salisbury, NC, formerly of Reynoldsburg, OH, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family.
Bill was born December 3, 1959 in Steubenville, Ohio to the late Delbert Lee Hunt and the late Karen Marie Hunt.
Survivors include his wife of 41 years, Linda Hunt of the home;...
Betty Jean Woods
Jan 20, 2024
Betty Jean Woods, 90, of Concord, gained her wings and went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 20, 2024 where she resided in Salisbury with her daughter Pamela Peeler.
Survivors include; sons, William (Shannon) Gardner and Patricio (Billie Jo) Sanchez and a daughter, Pamela (Riley) Peeler of Salisbury, NC, grandson, Dwight Nalbone whom she raised, and a host of...
Denika Mills Coley
Jan 19, 2024
Denika Mills Coley, 50, of Albemarle, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord, surrounded by her loving family.
Denika was born August 14, 1973, in North Carolina to Dennis Ray Mills and Wanda Kay Spradley.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Monday, January 22, 2024 at Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle....
Carrie Marie Boger
Jan 18, 2024
Carrie Marie Boger, 77, of Albemarle, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Marie was born July 12, 1946, in North Carolina to the late Robert Fitzhugh Williams and the late Carrie Jane Dry. She was preceded in death by her brother, Fred Williams, and her sisters, Connie Gilbert, Patsy Howell, Mabel Lowder, Gwen Williams, Wanda...
Carolyn Ann Clay Sapp
Jan 18, 2024
Carolyn Ann Sapp, 72, of Concord, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024 at her home in Concord.
Carol was born August 12, 1951 in North Carolina to the late James Oscar Clay and the late Etta Vernie Bolton Clay.
She was also preceded in death by husband, Gary Wayne Sapp, daughter, Stacy Lynn Sapp.
Carol loved going to church and singing her gospel music,...
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