Obituaries
Obituaries for Hartsell Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
James Dean Hestikind, Sr.
Sep 15, 2025
James “Jimbo” Dean Hestikind Sr.
September 5, 1961 - September 15, 2025
James Dean “Jimbo” Hestikind Sr., 64, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on September 15, 2025. A beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Jim lived a life marked by strength, courage, service, and laughter, and a life that touched more people than he ever realized.
Born in Wilmington, North Carolina, on September...
Bonnie Sue Friedl Friel
Sep 15, 2025
Bonnie Sue Friel, 72, of Harrisburg, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on September 15, 2025.
Born on October 27, 1952, to the late Harry and Wilma Friedl, Bonnie dedicated 50 years of her life to a career in retail, retiring in 2015.
An avid reader with her own mini-library at home, Bonnie found her greatest joy in the simple, beautiful...
Gabriel Augustus Adeleke Stainback
Sep 13, 2025
Gabriel Augustus Adeleke Stainback, 26, of Concord, went home to be with his Lord and Saviour on Saturday, September 13, 2025.
Gabe was born February 13, 1999, in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, to Horace Stainback, Jr. and Patricia Ozavize Adeleke Stainback, of Concord. In addition to his parents, Gabe is also survived by his loving wife, Teonna Franisha Stainback of Concord; brother,...
Steven Nye King
Sep 11, 2025
Steven Nye King, 66, of Mount Gilead, NC, passed away September 11, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord, NC.
Steven was born on September 10, 1959, in Hendersonville, NC, to Marvin and Donna King. He was also preceded in death by Gene King and Sheri Meadows.
The family will receive family and friend from 1:00 - 4:00pm, Saturday, September 13, 2025...
Darlene Ann Williams
Sep 9, 2025
Darlene Ann Williams, 64, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away on September 9, 2025, at Atrium Health NorthEast, surrounded by her loved ones.
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Darlene was the beloved daughter of Ann Mae and Donald Szyskowski. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Williams, with whom she shared many wonderful years.
Darlene is survived by her devoted children,...
Michael Dean Morris
Sep 8, 2025
Michael Dean Morris of Harrisburg, NC lost his battle with depression and mental illness to suicide on September 8, 2025. We take comfort in the sure and certain hope of the resurrection, trusting he is now in God's presence and free from his pain. As an organ donor, Michael was able to positively impact many lives.
Born August 6, 1998 to...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
James Dean Hestikind, Sr.
Sep 15, 2025
James “Jimbo” Dean Hestikind Sr.
September 5, 1961 - September 15, 2025
James Dean “Jimbo” Hestikind Sr., 64, of Charlotte, NC, passed away on September 15, 2025. A beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Jim lived a life marked by strength, courage, service, and laughter, and a life that touched more people than he ever realized.
Born in Wilmington, North Carolina, on September...
Bonnie Sue Friedl Friel
Sep 15, 2025
Bonnie Sue Friel, 72, of Harrisburg, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on September 15, 2025.
Born on October 27, 1952, to the late Harry and Wilma Friedl, Bonnie dedicated 50 years of her life to a career in retail, retiring in 2015.
An avid reader with her own mini-library at home, Bonnie found her greatest joy in the simple, beautiful...
Gabriel Augustus Adeleke Stainback
Sep 13, 2025
Gabriel Augustus Adeleke Stainback, 26, of Concord, went home to be with his Lord and Saviour on Saturday, September 13, 2025.
Gabe was born February 13, 1999, in Rutherfordton, North Carolina, to Horace Stainback, Jr. and Patricia Ozavize Adeleke Stainback, of Concord. In addition to his parents, Gabe is also survived by his loving wife, Teonna Franisha Stainback of Concord; brother,...
Steven Nye King
Sep 11, 2025
Steven Nye King, 66, of Mount Gilead, NC, passed away September 11, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord, NC.
Steven was born on September 10, 1959, in Hendersonville, NC, to Marvin and Donna King. He was also preceded in death by Gene King and Sheri Meadows.
The family will receive family and friend from 1:00 - 4:00pm, Saturday, September 13, 2025...
Darlene Ann Williams
Sep 9, 2025
Darlene Ann Williams, 64, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away on September 9, 2025, at Atrium Health NorthEast, surrounded by her loved ones.
Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Darlene was the beloved daughter of Ann Mae and Donald Szyskowski. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Williams, with whom she shared many wonderful years.
Darlene is survived by her devoted children,...
Michael Dean Morris
Sep 8, 2025
Michael Dean Morris of Harrisburg, NC lost his battle with depression and mental illness to suicide on September 8, 2025. We take comfort in the sure and certain hope of the resurrection, trusting he is now in God's presence and free from his pain. As an organ donor, Michael was able to positively impact many lives.
Born August 6, 1998 to...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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