Obituaries
Obituaries for Hartsell Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Lynne Kessler
Jun 19, 2023
Lynne Polk Kessler, 61, of Midland, NC passed away Monday, June 19, 2023 peacefully in her home in Midland.
She was born February 22, 1962 in Charlotte, North Carolina to H.R. Polk and the late Shirley Houston Polk. Lynne was also preceded in death by her sister Tonya Moore, grandparents Mulder & Myrtle Polk, and George & Louise Houston....
Cathy Russell
Jun 17, 2023
Cathy Smart Russell 69 of Safety Harbor, Florida passed away on June 17th, 2023 to go meet her Savior in Heaven.
Cathy was born in Albemarle, NC to the late Cora Lee Whitley Smart and George Bennett Smart Jr. She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years David Platt Russell of Safety Harbor, Florida. She is also...
Vernon Burris
Jun 17, 2023
Vernon Eugene Burris, 75, of Harrisburg, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023 at his home in Harrisburg.
Burris was born March 7, 1948 in North Carolina to the late Ottis Lee Burris and the late Helen Burris. She was also preceded in death by sister, Cynthia Ann Hedrick.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm - 2:45...
Hunter Broadway
Jun 16, 2023
Hunter Lane Broadway, 25, of Albemarle, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023 in Charlotte, NC.
Hunter was born November 14, 1997 in Concord, North Carolina to Shane Broadway and Andrea Bell. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Ronald Broadway, cousin, Devin Bell, and cousin Brandon Miller.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm,...
Josephine Pierce
Jun 15, 2023
Josephine Pierce, 95, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Wilkes Assisted Living in North Wilkesboro.
She was born October 29, 1927 in North Carolina to the late James Garfield Cox and the late Effie Almeda Cox. She was also preceded in death by husband, Elwood Pierce, sister, Mary Virginia Burleson, Grace Barbee, Jewel Eakes, Christine Crumpler,...
Wayne "Wayna" Honeycutt
Jun 15, 2023
Wayne "Wayna" Morris Honeycutt, 75, of Harrisburg, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023 at his place of business doing what he loved most.
Wayne was born February 16, 1948 in Cabarrus County to the late O.L. and Clarice Honeycutt. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Alice Honeycutt, and sister, Sandy Measmer.
Wayne was a...
Edward Green Furr
Jun 14, 2023
Edward Green Furr, 70, of Albemarle, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at his home.
Edward was born October 24, 1952, in North Carolina to the late Edward Pete Furr and the late Lucille Green Furr. He was also preceded in death by her brother, Jimmy Green.
The graveside service will be on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at 2:00 pm...
Zaida Rodriguez-Gonzalez
Jun 14, 2023
Zaida Nidia Rodriguez-Gonzalez from Brooklyn NY and resided in Concord NC, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Zaida was born May 20th,1953, Salinas, Puerto Rico to Lilo Gonzalez and Gloria Gonzalez. She was also preceded in death by sister Judith Delannoy, and nephew Nicholas Gonzalez Jr.
Survivors include father Lilo Gonzalez,...
Jessica Felker
Jun 14, 2023
Jessica Marie Felker, 45, of Concord, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
Jess was born February 26, 1978, in Corning, NY, to Ronald and Robin Clark. In addition to her parents, Jess is survived by her loving husband of 15 years, Chris Felker; sons, Kolby and Collin Felker; brother, Michael Clark and wife...
Lewis Newell, Jr.
Jun 14, 2023
Lewis Albert Newell Jr, 77, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Transitional Health Services of Kannapolis NC
Lewis was born October 18, 1945, in North Carolina to the late Lewis Albert Newell Sr. and the late Dora Lee Newell. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Wendy Lee Newell.
Lewis was a devoted Christian...
Kenneth Caldwell
Jun 14, 2023
Kenneth (“Ken”) Clontz Caldwell Sr, age 97 passed away peacefully of natural causes on June 14, 2023, at St. Andrews Living Center in Concord, NC. He was born to the late Joe Boyce Caldwell and Fleta Rimmer Caldwell on June 11, 1926, in East Monbo Village in Iredell County which was submerged when Lake Norman was created. He attended Troutman High...
Heather Ryals
Jun 14, 2023
Heather Diane Carter Ryals, 49, of Kannapolis, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
Heather was born August 31, 1973, in Concord, North Carolina to Diane Morgan Carter and the late Randell Lee Carter. She was also preceded in death by her maternal grandmother Ollie Mae Morgan, grandfather John Ellis Morgan, and paternal grandmother Frances Mae Carter
The family...
Bruce Helms, Jr.
Jun 12, 2023
Bruce (Butch) Edward Helms, 71, of Concord, went home to be with the Lord Monday, June 12, 2023, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury.
Bruce Helms was born October 28, 1951, in North Carolina to the late Bruce Edward Helms Sr. and the late Julia Helms.
Bruce was a loving and faithful husband of 38 years. He worked...
Jesse Deal
Jun 12, 2023
Jesse Milton Deal, 80, of Charlotte, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 12, 2023.
Jesse was born May 1, 1943, in Cabarrus County to the late Homer and Dora Deal.
Jesse graduated from North Carolina State in 1965. He was a veteran of the Air Force and Air National Guard. Jesse retired as Lt....
John Howell
Jun 11, 2023
John Merritt Howell, 84, of Concord, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Accordius Nursing and Rehabilitation in Concord.
Mr. Howell was born November 8, 1938 in North Carolina to the late John Adam Howell and the late Myrtle Howell. He was also preceded in death by brother, Jerry Ketmen Howell, brother, Billy Vance Howell, Sr, sister, Madeline Potts...
Jerry Yannacci
Jun 11, 2023
Jerry Yannacci, 93, of Midland, passed away on June 11, 2023, peacefully at home, with his loving son by his side.
Mr. Yannacci was born April 2, 1930 in New York to the late Vincenzo Yannacci and the late Rose Yannacci. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 69 years, Josephine and brother, Joseph Yannacci.
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Virginia Strickhouser
Jun 11, 2023
Virginia Elizabeth Strickhouser, 77, of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, June 11, 2023, after a brief battle with Covid pneumonia.
In 1945, Virginia was born to the late James Renwick Wilkes Jr. and the late Elizabeth Triplett Wilkes. She was also preceded in death by her brother, James Renwick Wilkes III...
Dorothy Hatley
Jun 11, 2023
Dorothy "Dot" Brooks Hatley, 87, of Locust, formerly of Oakboro, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Autumn Care in Marshville.
Mrs. Hatley was born May 26, 1936 in Stanly County to the late Samuel Lee Brooks and Chloe Williams Brooks. She was also preceded in death by husband, Hardis Wayne Hatley.
She was a homemaker and worked...
Patricia Harrington
Jun 11, 2023
Patricia Kay Harrington, 81, of Norwood, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023, at her home.
Patricia was born January 22, 1942, in Stanly County, North Carolina to the late Coy Vester Chandler and the late Blanche Eva Springer Chandler Vanhoy. She was also preceded in death by husband, Jerry Wayne Harrington and siblings, Roger Chandler and Claudette Kepley.
The graveside...
Janice Kennedy
Jun 10, 2023
Janice Baucom Kennedy of Oakboro reached for the hand she longed for on June 10, 2023, leaving her earthly home for her heavenly home.
Born, November 27, 1935, in Union County to the late Fred Ray Baucom and Margie Thomas Baucom, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Kenneth Melvin Kennedy, sisters, Ramelle Baucom, Clara Baucom, Brother, Glenn...
Lynne Kessler
Jun 19, 2023
Lynne Polk Kessler, 61, of Midland, NC passed away Monday, June 19, 2023 peacefully in her home in Midland.
She was born February 22, 1962 in Charlotte, North Carolina to H.R. Polk and the late Shirley Houston Polk. Lynne was also preceded in death by her sister Tonya Moore, grandparents Mulder & Myrtle Polk, and George & Louise Houston....
Cathy Russell
Jun 17, 2023
Cathy Smart Russell 69 of Safety Harbor, Florida passed away on June 17th, 2023 to go meet her Savior in Heaven.
Cathy was born in Albemarle, NC to the late Cora Lee Whitley Smart and George Bennett Smart Jr. She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years David Platt Russell of Safety Harbor, Florida. She is also...
Vernon Burris
Jun 17, 2023
Vernon Eugene Burris, 75, of Harrisburg, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023 at his home in Harrisburg.
Burris was born March 7, 1948 in North Carolina to the late Ottis Lee Burris and the late Helen Burris. She was also preceded in death by sister, Cynthia Ann Hedrick.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm - 2:45...
Hunter Broadway
Jun 16, 2023
Hunter Lane Broadway, 25, of Albemarle, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023 in Charlotte, NC.
Hunter was born November 14, 1997 in Concord, North Carolina to Shane Broadway and Andrea Bell. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Ronald Broadway, cousin, Devin Bell, and cousin Brandon Miller.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm,...
Josephine Pierce
Jun 15, 2023
Josephine Pierce, 95, of North Wilkesboro, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023 at Wilkes Assisted Living in North Wilkesboro.
She was born October 29, 1927 in North Carolina to the late James Garfield Cox and the late Effie Almeda Cox. She was also preceded in death by husband, Elwood Pierce, sister, Mary Virginia Burleson, Grace Barbee, Jewel Eakes, Christine Crumpler,...
Wayne "Wayna" Honeycutt
Jun 15, 2023
Wayne "Wayna" Morris Honeycutt, 75, of Harrisburg, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2023 at his place of business doing what he loved most.
Wayne was born February 16, 1948 in Cabarrus County to the late O.L. and Clarice Honeycutt. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Alice Honeycutt, and sister, Sandy Measmer.
Wayne was a...
Edward Green Furr
Jun 14, 2023
Edward Green Furr, 70, of Albemarle, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at his home.
Edward was born October 24, 1952, in North Carolina to the late Edward Pete Furr and the late Lucille Green Furr. He was also preceded in death by her brother, Jimmy Green.
The graveside service will be on Thursday, July 6, 2023, at 2:00 pm...
Zaida Rodriguez-Gonzalez
Jun 14, 2023
Zaida Nidia Rodriguez-Gonzalez from Brooklyn NY and resided in Concord NC, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Zaida was born May 20th,1953, Salinas, Puerto Rico to Lilo Gonzalez and Gloria Gonzalez. She was also preceded in death by sister Judith Delannoy, and nephew Nicholas Gonzalez Jr.
Survivors include father Lilo Gonzalez,...
Jessica Felker
Jun 14, 2023
Jessica Marie Felker, 45, of Concord, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
Jess was born February 26, 1978, in Corning, NY, to Ronald and Robin Clark. In addition to her parents, Jess is survived by her loving husband of 15 years, Chris Felker; sons, Kolby and Collin Felker; brother, Michael Clark and wife...
Lewis Newell, Jr.
Jun 14, 2023
Lewis Albert Newell Jr, 77, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Transitional Health Services of Kannapolis NC
Lewis was born October 18, 1945, in North Carolina to the late Lewis Albert Newell Sr. and the late Dora Lee Newell. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Wendy Lee Newell.
Lewis was a devoted Christian...
Kenneth Caldwell
Jun 14, 2023
Kenneth (“Ken”) Clontz Caldwell Sr, age 97 passed away peacefully of natural causes on June 14, 2023, at St. Andrews Living Center in Concord, NC. He was born to the late Joe Boyce Caldwell and Fleta Rimmer Caldwell on June 11, 1926, in East Monbo Village in Iredell County which was submerged when Lake Norman was created. He attended Troutman High...
Heather Ryals
Jun 14, 2023
Heather Diane Carter Ryals, 49, of Kannapolis, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
Heather was born August 31, 1973, in Concord, North Carolina to Diane Morgan Carter and the late Randell Lee Carter. She was also preceded in death by her maternal grandmother Ollie Mae Morgan, grandfather John Ellis Morgan, and paternal grandmother Frances Mae Carter
The family...
Bruce Helms, Jr.
Jun 12, 2023
Bruce (Butch) Edward Helms, 71, of Concord, went home to be with the Lord Monday, June 12, 2023, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury.
Bruce Helms was born October 28, 1951, in North Carolina to the late Bruce Edward Helms Sr. and the late Julia Helms.
Bruce was a loving and faithful husband of 38 years. He worked...
Jesse Deal
Jun 12, 2023
Jesse Milton Deal, 80, of Charlotte, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 12, 2023.
Jesse was born May 1, 1943, in Cabarrus County to the late Homer and Dora Deal.
Jesse graduated from North Carolina State in 1965. He was a veteran of the Air Force and Air National Guard. Jesse retired as Lt....
John Howell
Jun 11, 2023
John Merritt Howell, 84, of Concord, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Accordius Nursing and Rehabilitation in Concord.
Mr. Howell was born November 8, 1938 in North Carolina to the late John Adam Howell and the late Myrtle Howell. He was also preceded in death by brother, Jerry Ketmen Howell, brother, Billy Vance Howell, Sr, sister, Madeline Potts...
Jerry Yannacci
Jun 11, 2023
Jerry Yannacci, 93, of Midland, passed away on June 11, 2023, peacefully at home, with his loving son by his side.
Mr. Yannacci was born April 2, 1930 in New York to the late Vincenzo Yannacci and the late Rose Yannacci. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 69 years, Josephine and brother, Joseph Yannacci.
...
Virginia Strickhouser
Jun 11, 2023
Virginia Elizabeth Strickhouser, 77, of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, June 11, 2023, after a brief battle with Covid pneumonia.
In 1945, Virginia was born to the late James Renwick Wilkes Jr. and the late Elizabeth Triplett Wilkes. She was also preceded in death by her brother, James Renwick Wilkes III...
Dorothy Hatley
Jun 11, 2023
Dorothy "Dot" Brooks Hatley, 87, of Locust, formerly of Oakboro, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Autumn Care in Marshville.
Mrs. Hatley was born May 26, 1936 in Stanly County to the late Samuel Lee Brooks and Chloe Williams Brooks. She was also preceded in death by husband, Hardis Wayne Hatley.
She was a homemaker and worked...
Patricia Harrington
Jun 11, 2023
Patricia Kay Harrington, 81, of Norwood, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023, at her home.
Patricia was born January 22, 1942, in Stanly County, North Carolina to the late Coy Vester Chandler and the late Blanche Eva Springer Chandler Vanhoy. She was also preceded in death by husband, Jerry Wayne Harrington and siblings, Roger Chandler and Claudette Kepley.
The graveside...
Janice Kennedy
Jun 10, 2023
Janice Baucom Kennedy of Oakboro reached for the hand she longed for on June 10, 2023, leaving her earthly home for her heavenly home.
Born, November 27, 1935, in Union County to the late Fred Ray Baucom and Margie Thomas Baucom, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Kenneth Melvin Kennedy, sisters, Ramelle Baucom, Clara Baucom, Brother, Glenn...
Hartsell Funeral Homes
is a collection of obituaries for Hartsell Funeral Homes. With a service area including, Charlotte, Kannapolis, Locust, Mint Hill, Norwood, Oakboro, Red Cross, Salisbury, Rockwell, University City, Stanfield, Richfield, Fairview, Cornelius, Badin, Mt. Pleasant, Big Lick, Matthews, Huntersville, Troutman, Polkton, Monroe, Millingport, Marshville, Speedway, Landis, New London, Indian Trail, Ansonville, Burnsville, Aquadale, Gold Hill, China Grove, Concord Mills/Afton Ridge, Granite Quarry, Clear Creek, Monroe, Misenheimer, Peachland, Palestine, Wadesboro, Reedy Creek, Unionville, Spencer, Highland Creek, Mallard Creek, Newell & Uwharrie in North Carolina.
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