Obituaries
Obituaries for Hartsell Funeral Home
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Dale Starnes
May 3, 2025
Stephen “Dale” Starnes Sr., 67, of New London, NC died as a result of his injuries in a motor vehicle accident Saturday, May 3, 2025. Dale was born on November 4, 1957 to Luther Triplette Starnes and Sarah Allman Starnes of Concord, NC.
Dale attended Northwest Cabarrus High School followed by a long tenure as a truck driver; he was an...
John Frank Turner
May 3, 2025
John Frank Turner, 87, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Bethany Woods Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Albemarle.
John was born December 31, 1937, in Albemarle, North Carolina to the late Walter Fred Turner and the late Mamie Elizabeth Turner.
He was also preceded in death by wife, Margaret Turner; daughter, Tanya Lynette Turner; and brothers, Benny, Lee, Paul,...
Warren Lee Morrow
May 2, 2025
Warren Lee Morrow, 84, of Harrisburg, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Warren was born January 26, 1941, in North Carolina to the late Freddie J. Morrow and the late Charlotte Underwood. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Freddy J. Morrow, Jr. and Edward Morrow, sister, Jeanette McWhorter; brother and sister-in-law, Baxter...
David Alan Wike
May 1, 2025
David was born on April 7, 1953, David Alan Wike passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Kannapolis, N.C. on May 1, 2025. David was a loving and caring brother, uncle and friend to many. He was always looking to help others in whatever way he could. He lost many friends along the way to unforeseen circumstances...
Lee W. Button II
Apr 29, 2025
Lee Worth Button, II (always affectionately known as “Bomber”), 62, passed away on April 29, 2025 after a brief illness. A native of Chittenango, New York, Bomber most recently lived in Concord, North Carolina, where he had moved to be closer to his son, Lee III, his sports hero, Jeff Gordon, and where he rarely had to wear his signature...
Helen Kimenhour
Apr 29, 2025
Helen Kimenhour, 65, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on April 29 after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer. Surrounded by love, she left this world in the arms of her children—fulfilling every mother’s dream. She leaves behind a legacy of laughter, love, and kindness that will continue to ripple through the lives of everyone she touched.
Helen was born in...
Lonnie Ray Swanner
Apr 29, 2025
LONNIE SWANNER
Lonnie Swanner, 77, of Laura’s Lane in Albemarle, passed into eternity on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Spring Arbor Senior Living.
Born in the community of Arjay, Kentucky, on September 7, 1947, Lonnie was the eighth of twelve children born to the late Walter and Sarah Swanner. Six of his siblings survive.
Upon joining the United States Army at age 17,...
Sara Evelyine Smith Ritch
Apr 29, 2025
Sara Evelyine Smith Ritch, 95, of Concord, peacefully passed away in her home, surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
Sara was born December 22, 1929 in Cabarrus County to the late Allen Elmer Smith and the late Ida Marie Harris Smith. She was also preceded in death by husband, James Madison Ritch, Jr.; and siblings, Louise Smith, Beulah...
Carl Frederick Levingston
Apr 28, 2025
Carl Frederick Levingston, 76, of Midland, passed away April 28, 2025.
He was born September 15, 1948 to the late Carl Harold Levingston and the late Shirley Ann Snider Levingston.
There are no arrangements at this time.
Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland is serving the family.
Shirley H Easley
Apr 27, 2025
Shirley Honeycutt Easley, 87, of Kannapolis passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2015 at Tucker Hospice House.
Shirley was born on November 13, 1937 to the late Charles Franklin Honeycutt and Beulah Linker Honeycutt of Landis NC and was preceded in death by her beloved husband Olin Ray Easley, her child Cassandra Lynn Whited and Arvie Trent Hartsell, as well as...
Margie Marie Mullis
Apr 27, 2025
Margie Marie Mullis, 77, of Locust, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Margie was born February 22, 1948 in North Carolina to the late James Biggers and the late Mattie Biggers.
She was also preceded in death by husband, Terry Lee Mullis, brother, James Biggers, along with sisters, Billie Jo Scott and Vivian Clontz.
The family...
Retired Master Sergeant Larry Lawson Eudy
Apr 27, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of retired Army Master Sergeant Larry Lawson Eudy, a beloved husband, cousin and friend who left us peacefully on April 27, 2025 at the age of 87.
Born on August 8, 1937 in Albemarle, N.C., Mr. Eudy dedicated his life to service, honor, and community. After graduating from Albemarle Senior High...
Bruce Clinton Tennant
Apr 26, 2025
Bruce Clinton Tennant, 85, of Midland, NC, passed peacefully from this world on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
Born on May 16, 1939, in Owego, New York, to Charles Delmont and Hannah Adams Tennant, Bruce was a devoted husband and a source of support, guidance and love to his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Having spent much of his career as a model maker for...
Shane Smith
Apr 25, 2025
Farrell "Shane” Smith, 56 of Mount Pleasant, passed away on April 25, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.
Shane was born on December 29, 1968 to the late Michael Eugene Smith Sr. and Sara Elaine Eagle Smith.
Shane was hard-working and dedicated his heart to his business. He spent 41 years working as Wholesale Florist where he gained many lifetime friendships with his...
Johnnie Newell Helms
Apr 24, 2025
Johnnie Newell Helms, 93, left his boots this side of the planet on April 24th, after a long fight with cancer. He passed away peacefully, at home. He was born to a sharecropper’s family in 1931, and was the last of his six siblings.
Johnnie served in the 8th Army, 64th AAA Artillery in the Far East during the Korean War,...
Beverly Roach Wilson
Apr 23, 2025
h Wilson, 80, of Albemarle, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at Woodhaven Court.
Beverly was born May 23, 1944 in Spruce Pine, NC, to the late George and Beulah Roach. She was also preceded in death by husband, Gerald Thomas Wilson; sister, Mary Sue Young; brother, Clarence Edward Roach; and brother, Harold Van Roach.
Beverly lived for many years in Salisbury,...
Charles Daniel Helm
Apr 21, 2025
Charles Daniel Helm, beloved brother, veteran, and lifelong mentor, passed away peacefully in North Carolina on April 21, 2025, under hospice care. He was 70 years old.
Born with a generous heart and a determined spirit, Charles lived a life defined by service, loyalty, and love for his family and country. A proud member of the Order of DeMolay in his...
Mildred "Ann" Haney Kiser
Apr 21, 2025
Mildred Ann Haney Kiser passed away at her home April 21, 2025.
There will be a graveside service Friday, May 2, 2025, at Sharon Memorial Park in Charlotte.
Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland is serving the family.
Leslee Cole Wade Baker
Apr 21, 2025
Leslee Cole Wade Baker, 20, of Concord, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Cole was born June 27, 2004 in Kentucky to Leslie Vice and the late Terry Lee Baker.
He was also preceded in death by brother, Terry Lee Baker, Jr.
Cole enjoyed making everyone around him happy. He made it his life's mission to...
Vicky Lynn Huneycutt
Apr 19, 2025
Vicky Lynn Huneycutt, 72, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Stanly Manor.
She was born November 30, 1952 in Oklahoma to the late Olin Crawford Huneycutt and the late Ruth Arlene Huneycutt.
Vicky was a devoted daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to many, who spent most of her time traveling and enjoying the world. She graduated from West Stanly...
Dale Starnes
May 3, 2025
Stephen “Dale” Starnes Sr., 67, of New London, NC died as a result of his injuries in a motor vehicle accident Saturday, May 3, 2025. Dale was born on November 4, 1957 to Luther Triplette Starnes and Sarah Allman Starnes of Concord, NC.
Dale attended Northwest Cabarrus High School followed by a long tenure as a truck driver; he was an...
John Frank Turner
May 3, 2025
John Frank Turner, 87, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Bethany Woods Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Albemarle.
John was born December 31, 1937, in Albemarle, North Carolina to the late Walter Fred Turner and the late Mamie Elizabeth Turner.
He was also preceded in death by wife, Margaret Turner; daughter, Tanya Lynette Turner; and brothers, Benny, Lee, Paul,...
Warren Lee Morrow
May 2, 2025
Warren Lee Morrow, 84, of Harrisburg, passed away Friday, May 2, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Warren was born January 26, 1941, in North Carolina to the late Freddie J. Morrow and the late Charlotte Underwood. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Freddy J. Morrow, Jr. and Edward Morrow, sister, Jeanette McWhorter; brother and sister-in-law, Baxter...
David Alan Wike
May 1, 2025
David was born on April 7, 1953, David Alan Wike passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home in Kannapolis, N.C. on May 1, 2025. David was a loving and caring brother, uncle and friend to many. He was always looking to help others in whatever way he could. He lost many friends along the way to unforeseen circumstances...
Lee W. Button II
Apr 29, 2025
Lee Worth Button, II (always affectionately known as “Bomber”), 62, passed away on April 29, 2025 after a brief illness. A native of Chittenango, New York, Bomber most recently lived in Concord, North Carolina, where he had moved to be closer to his son, Lee III, his sports hero, Jeff Gordon, and where he rarely had to wear his signature...
Helen Kimenhour
Apr 29, 2025
Helen Kimenhour, 65, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on April 29 after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer. Surrounded by love, she left this world in the arms of her children—fulfilling every mother’s dream. She leaves behind a legacy of laughter, love, and kindness that will continue to ripple through the lives of everyone she touched.
Helen was born in...
Lonnie Ray Swanner
Apr 29, 2025
LONNIE SWANNER
Lonnie Swanner, 77, of Laura’s Lane in Albemarle, passed into eternity on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Spring Arbor Senior Living.
Born in the community of Arjay, Kentucky, on September 7, 1947, Lonnie was the eighth of twelve children born to the late Walter and Sarah Swanner. Six of his siblings survive.
Upon joining the United States Army at age 17,...
Sara Evelyine Smith Ritch
Apr 29, 2025
Sara Evelyine Smith Ritch, 95, of Concord, peacefully passed away in her home, surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
Sara was born December 22, 1929 in Cabarrus County to the late Allen Elmer Smith and the late Ida Marie Harris Smith. She was also preceded in death by husband, James Madison Ritch, Jr.; and siblings, Louise Smith, Beulah...
Carl Frederick Levingston
Apr 28, 2025
Carl Frederick Levingston, 76, of Midland, passed away April 28, 2025.
He was born September 15, 1948 to the late Carl Harold Levingston and the late Shirley Ann Snider Levingston.
There are no arrangements at this time.
Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland is serving the family.
Shirley H Easley
Apr 27, 2025
Shirley Honeycutt Easley, 87, of Kannapolis passed away on Sunday, April 27, 2015 at Tucker Hospice House.
Shirley was born on November 13, 1937 to the late Charles Franklin Honeycutt and Beulah Linker Honeycutt of Landis NC and was preceded in death by her beloved husband Olin Ray Easley, her child Cassandra Lynn Whited and Arvie Trent Hartsell, as well as...
Margie Marie Mullis
Apr 27, 2025
Margie Marie Mullis, 77, of Locust, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Margie was born February 22, 1948 in North Carolina to the late James Biggers and the late Mattie Biggers.
She was also preceded in death by husband, Terry Lee Mullis, brother, James Biggers, along with sisters, Billie Jo Scott and Vivian Clontz.
The family...
Retired Master Sergeant Larry Lawson Eudy
Apr 27, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of retired Army Master Sergeant Larry Lawson Eudy, a beloved husband, cousin and friend who left us peacefully on April 27, 2025 at the age of 87.
Born on August 8, 1937 in Albemarle, N.C., Mr. Eudy dedicated his life to service, honor, and community. After graduating from Albemarle Senior High...
Bruce Clinton Tennant
Apr 26, 2025
Bruce Clinton Tennant, 85, of Midland, NC, passed peacefully from this world on Saturday, April 26, 2025.
Born on May 16, 1939, in Owego, New York, to Charles Delmont and Hannah Adams Tennant, Bruce was a devoted husband and a source of support, guidance and love to his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Having spent much of his career as a model maker for...
Shane Smith
Apr 25, 2025
Farrell "Shane” Smith, 56 of Mount Pleasant, passed away on April 25, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.
Shane was born on December 29, 1968 to the late Michael Eugene Smith Sr. and Sara Elaine Eagle Smith.
Shane was hard-working and dedicated his heart to his business. He spent 41 years working as Wholesale Florist where he gained many lifetime friendships with his...
Johnnie Newell Helms
Apr 24, 2025
Johnnie Newell Helms, 93, left his boots this side of the planet on April 24th, after a long fight with cancer. He passed away peacefully, at home. He was born to a sharecropper’s family in 1931, and was the last of his six siblings.
Johnnie served in the 8th Army, 64th AAA Artillery in the Far East during the Korean War,...
Beverly Roach Wilson
Apr 23, 2025
h Wilson, 80, of Albemarle, passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at Woodhaven Court.
Beverly was born May 23, 1944 in Spruce Pine, NC, to the late George and Beulah Roach. She was also preceded in death by husband, Gerald Thomas Wilson; sister, Mary Sue Young; brother, Clarence Edward Roach; and brother, Harold Van Roach.
Beverly lived for many years in Salisbury,...
Charles Daniel Helm
Apr 21, 2025
Charles Daniel Helm, beloved brother, veteran, and lifelong mentor, passed away peacefully in North Carolina on April 21, 2025, under hospice care. He was 70 years old.
Born with a generous heart and a determined spirit, Charles lived a life defined by service, loyalty, and love for his family and country. A proud member of the Order of DeMolay in his...
Mildred "Ann" Haney Kiser
Apr 21, 2025
Mildred Ann Haney Kiser passed away at her home April 21, 2025.
There will be a graveside service Friday, May 2, 2025, at Sharon Memorial Park in Charlotte.
Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland is serving the family.
Leslee Cole Wade Baker
Apr 21, 2025
Leslee Cole Wade Baker, 20, of Concord, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Cole was born June 27, 2004 in Kentucky to Leslie Vice and the late Terry Lee Baker.
He was also preceded in death by brother, Terry Lee Baker, Jr.
Cole enjoyed making everyone around him happy. He made it his life's mission to...
Vicky Lynn Huneycutt
Apr 19, 2025
Vicky Lynn Huneycutt, 72, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Stanly Manor.
She was born November 30, 1952 in Oklahoma to the late Olin Crawford Huneycutt and the late Ruth Arlene Huneycutt.
Vicky was a devoted daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to many, who spent most of her time traveling and enjoying the world. She graduated from West Stanly...
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