Obituaries
Obituaries for Hartsell Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Barbara Wright Waksmunski
Jul 1, 2025
Barbara W. Waksmunski, age 86, of Stanfield, died Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Barbara was born October 18, 1938, in Neptune, New Jersey, daughter of Frank Davis Wright and Marie Elizabeth Zwolinski Wright. She was proceeded in death by her parents, husband, Cornelius, and brother, Earl Wright.
Barbara is survived by sons Frank and wife Connie...
Lester Kite Biedler Jr.
Jun 28, 2025
Lester Kite Biedler Jr., 88, of Monroe, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Kite was born August 18, 1936 in Tryon, North Carolina to the late Lester Kite Biedler Sr. and the late Coy Kathleen Biedler.
He was also preceded in death by wife, Judy Elizabeth Biedler and his sister, Martha Ann Ballew.
The graveside service...
Walter Curtis Hinson
Jun 27, 2025
Walter Curtis Hinson passed away on Friday, June 27th in Belmont, NC. Walter was born in Stanly County on November 17th, 1930, to Lee & Beluah Farmer Hinson.
He lived his youth in Albemarle moving to Belmont at 15. It was there he met his wife, Alice White. They were married in 1951 until her death in 2012. Walter was predeceased...
Herbert Lindstrom
Jun 26, 2025
Herbert Lindstrom, 93, of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025 at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center in Florida.
Herbert was born July 11, 1931 in to the late Robert Lindstrom and the late Elsie Lindstrom.
He was also preceded in death by brother, Ted Lindstrom .
A farewell service will be held on Wednesday July 2, at 12:00 pm...
Daniel "Dan" Wilbur Church
Jun 26, 2025
Daniel Wilbur Church, 77, of Concord, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Dan was born January 9, 1948, in Swords Creek, Virginia to the late Clyde William Church and the late Nora Belle Hylton Church.
He was also preceded in death by first wife, Janet Keaney Pastorik Church; second wife, Deborah Fisher Church; and ten...
Martha Frances Hinson
Jun 26, 2025
Martha Frances Hinson, 92, of Albemarle, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025 at her home.
Frances was born July 23, 1932 in Anson County, North Carolina to the late Claude Benton Hinson and the late Nellie Blanche Thomas Hinson.
The memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 11:00am at Main Street United Methodist Church in Albemarle officiated by...
John Thomas Rucker, Sr.
Jun 23, 2025
John Thomas Rucker, 87, of Harrisburg, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Johnny was born November 1, 1937, in Campbellsville, Kentucky to the late Thurman Allen Rucker and the late Ina Belle Coontz Rucker. He was also preceded in death by wife, Willanna Johnson Rucker; son, Tommy Rucker; and brothers, Joe and Bobby Rucker.
Survivors...
James Dean Hopper
Jun 21, 2025
James Dean Hopper, age 73, of Badin, North Carolina, passed away on June 21, 2025. Born on July 4, 1951, Humboldt, Tennessee, Dean lived a life marked by service, devotion to family, and quiet strength.
Dean attended K.D. McKellar Elementary School and graduated from Milan High School, where he met the love of his life, Jody Rhoades. The two married in...
Glenn Thomas Melton
Jun 19, 2025
Glenn Thomas "Buddy" Melton, 72, of Oak Island, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025 in Wilmington, NC.
Glenn was born November 25, 1952 in Wilmington, North Carolina, the only child of the late Grover Glenn Melton and the late Tina Lee Barbee Melton.
Glenn started his adult life as a truck driver hauling fuel all over North Carolina. He put himself through...
Margaret Louise Wagoner
Jun 17, 2025
Margaret Louise Hudson Wagoner, 91, of Murrells Inlet, SC passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at NHC Health Care in Murrells Inlet.
Margaret was born November 28, 1933 in Concord, North Carolina to the late James Theodore Hudson and the late Pearl Louise Carriker Hudson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Calvin Wagoner in 2021.
Survivors...
Carl Wayne Brande
Jun 15, 2025
Carl Wayne Brande, 75, of Pineville, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025 at White Oak Manor in Charlotte.
Carl was born December 6, 1949 in Greensboro, North Carolina to the late Carl Thomas Brande and the late Jean Faye Brande.
The memorial service will be on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 3:00 pm at Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord officiated by Pastor...
Marie Dambreville
Jun 14, 2025
Marie Fatima Myrna Dambreville—affectionately known as Nanotte—was born on October 13, 1950, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, to Patrick Innocent Dudré Bodkin and Olympie Saint-Cyr.
Though her early years were not without hardship, they were filled with the unwavering love of family. Raised by her devoted aunts, Nana and Dedette, Nanotte grew up surrounded by the warmth and closeness of her cousins—Maud, Jocelyne, Chantale, Mireille, and...
Velma Rozetta Hill Biggers
Jun 14, 2025
Velma Rozetta Hill Biggers, 92, of Concord, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Copperfield Health & Rehab in Concord.
Velma was born December 3, 1932 in Cabarrus County to the late Julius Bennett Hill and the late Mary Bell Russell Hill.
She was also preceded in death by husband, James Edward Biggers, Sr.
The family will receive friends from 10:00am - 10:45am,...
Timothy Dale Blair
Jun 14, 2025
Timothy Dale Blair, peacefully passed into heaven, on Saturday June 14, 2025. He was at his home in Indian Trail, NC, with his family. He will be greatly missed by his family, and all of the many lives he has touched. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chuck and Faith Blair, brother, Steve Blair, and nephew Chris Blair.
Tim...
Elizabeth Baucom
Jun 14, 2025
Elizabeth (Lib) Sutton Baucom, 95, of Concord, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Lower Cape Fear Life care in Bolivia, NC .
Elizabeth was born March 8, 1930 in North Carolina to the late James William Sutton Sr. and the late Loma Sutton.
She was also preceded in death by husband, Lloyd Lee Baucom, daughter, Joy Lometta Baucom, brother, James William...
Howard "June" Walter Ritchie, Jr.
Jun 12, 2025
Howard "June" Walter Ritchie, Jr., 75, of Salisbury, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025, at his home.
June was born February 13, 1950, in North Carolina to the late Howard Walter Ritchie Sr. and the late Opal Maxine Batten.
He was also preceded in death by daughter, Stacey Jeanette Ritchie; siblings, Barry Ritchie, Patsy Ritchie, and Randy Ritchie.
The graveside service will be...
Jean Ann Olson
Jun 10, 2025
Jean Ann Olson, 91, of Charlotte, NC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born September 28, 1933, in Wausau, Wisconsin, to the late Angus and Florence Rothwell. Jean was also preceded in death by her brother, William Rothwell, and her sister, Marilyn Geraldson.
Jean married her childhood sweetheart, William Olson. Together, they shared...
Caroline Denise Council
Jun 9, 2025
Caroline Denise Council, 60, of Harrisburg, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Caroline was born October 20, 1964, in Charlotte to the late Carl Jennings Council Sr. and the late Mildred Gray Powell Council.
Caroline was a graduate of Pfeiffer University and enjoyed working as an IT Professional in the banking industry for many years. She...
Catherine "Cathy" Ward Therrell
Jun 7, 2025
Mrs. Catherine “Cathy” Ward Therrell, age 67, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 7th, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born to the late Hicks and Dot Ward, Cathy was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. She was the beloved wife of Charles Therrell, with whom she shared many joyful years.
Throughout Cathy’s career, she poured...
Barbara Wright Waksmunski
Jul 1, 2025
Barbara W. Waksmunski, age 86, of Stanfield, died Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Barbara was born October 18, 1938, in Neptune, New Jersey, daughter of Frank Davis Wright and Marie Elizabeth Zwolinski Wright. She was proceeded in death by her parents, husband, Cornelius, and brother, Earl Wright.
Barbara is survived by sons Frank and wife Connie...
Lester Kite Biedler Jr.
Jun 28, 2025
Lester Kite Biedler Jr., 88, of Monroe, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Kite was born August 18, 1936 in Tryon, North Carolina to the late Lester Kite Biedler Sr. and the late Coy Kathleen Biedler.
He was also preceded in death by wife, Judy Elizabeth Biedler and his sister, Martha Ann Ballew.
The graveside service...
Walter Curtis Hinson
Jun 27, 2025
Walter Curtis Hinson passed away on Friday, June 27th in Belmont, NC. Walter was born in Stanly County on November 17th, 1930, to Lee & Beluah Farmer Hinson.
He lived his youth in Albemarle moving to Belmont at 15. It was there he met his wife, Alice White. They were married in 1951 until her death in 2012. Walter was predeceased...
Herbert Lindstrom
Jun 26, 2025
Herbert Lindstrom, 93, of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025 at Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center in Florida.
Herbert was born July 11, 1931 in to the late Robert Lindstrom and the late Elsie Lindstrom.
He was also preceded in death by brother, Ted Lindstrom .
A farewell service will be held on Wednesday July 2, at 12:00 pm...
Daniel "Dan" Wilbur Church
Jun 26, 2025
Daniel Wilbur Church, 77, of Concord, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Dan was born January 9, 1948, in Swords Creek, Virginia to the late Clyde William Church and the late Nora Belle Hylton Church.
He was also preceded in death by first wife, Janet Keaney Pastorik Church; second wife, Deborah Fisher Church; and ten...
Martha Frances Hinson
Jun 26, 2025
Martha Frances Hinson, 92, of Albemarle, passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025 at her home.
Frances was born July 23, 1932 in Anson County, North Carolina to the late Claude Benton Hinson and the late Nellie Blanche Thomas Hinson.
The memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 11:00am at Main Street United Methodist Church in Albemarle officiated by...
John Thomas Rucker, Sr.
Jun 23, 2025
John Thomas Rucker, 87, of Harrisburg, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Johnny was born November 1, 1937, in Campbellsville, Kentucky to the late Thurman Allen Rucker and the late Ina Belle Coontz Rucker. He was also preceded in death by wife, Willanna Johnson Rucker; son, Tommy Rucker; and brothers, Joe and Bobby Rucker.
Survivors...
James Dean Hopper
Jun 21, 2025
James Dean Hopper, age 73, of Badin, North Carolina, passed away on June 21, 2025. Born on July 4, 1951, Humboldt, Tennessee, Dean lived a life marked by service, devotion to family, and quiet strength.
Dean attended K.D. McKellar Elementary School and graduated from Milan High School, where he met the love of his life, Jody Rhoades. The two married in...
Glenn Thomas Melton
Jun 19, 2025
Glenn Thomas "Buddy" Melton, 72, of Oak Island, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025 in Wilmington, NC.
Glenn was born November 25, 1952 in Wilmington, North Carolina, the only child of the late Grover Glenn Melton and the late Tina Lee Barbee Melton.
Glenn started his adult life as a truck driver hauling fuel all over North Carolina. He put himself through...
Margaret Louise Wagoner
Jun 17, 2025
Margaret Louise Hudson Wagoner, 91, of Murrells Inlet, SC passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at NHC Health Care in Murrells Inlet.
Margaret was born November 28, 1933 in Concord, North Carolina to the late James Theodore Hudson and the late Pearl Louise Carriker Hudson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Calvin Wagoner in 2021.
Survivors...
Carl Wayne Brande
Jun 15, 2025
Carl Wayne Brande, 75, of Pineville, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025 at White Oak Manor in Charlotte.
Carl was born December 6, 1949 in Greensboro, North Carolina to the late Carl Thomas Brande and the late Jean Faye Brande.
The memorial service will be on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 3:00 pm at Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord officiated by Pastor...
Marie Dambreville
Jun 14, 2025
Marie Fatima Myrna Dambreville—affectionately known as Nanotte—was born on October 13, 1950, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, to Patrick Innocent Dudré Bodkin and Olympie Saint-Cyr.
Though her early years were not without hardship, they were filled with the unwavering love of family. Raised by her devoted aunts, Nana and Dedette, Nanotte grew up surrounded by the warmth and closeness of her cousins—Maud, Jocelyne, Chantale, Mireille, and...
Velma Rozetta Hill Biggers
Jun 14, 2025
Velma Rozetta Hill Biggers, 92, of Concord, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Copperfield Health & Rehab in Concord.
Velma was born December 3, 1932 in Cabarrus County to the late Julius Bennett Hill and the late Mary Bell Russell Hill.
She was also preceded in death by husband, James Edward Biggers, Sr.
The family will receive friends from 10:00am - 10:45am,...
Timothy Dale Blair
Jun 14, 2025
Timothy Dale Blair, peacefully passed into heaven, on Saturday June 14, 2025. He was at his home in Indian Trail, NC, with his family. He will be greatly missed by his family, and all of the many lives he has touched. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chuck and Faith Blair, brother, Steve Blair, and nephew Chris Blair.
Tim...
Elizabeth Baucom
Jun 14, 2025
Elizabeth (Lib) Sutton Baucom, 95, of Concord, passed away Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Lower Cape Fear Life care in Bolivia, NC .
Elizabeth was born March 8, 1930 in North Carolina to the late James William Sutton Sr. and the late Loma Sutton.
She was also preceded in death by husband, Lloyd Lee Baucom, daughter, Joy Lometta Baucom, brother, James William...
Howard "June" Walter Ritchie, Jr.
Jun 12, 2025
Howard "June" Walter Ritchie, Jr., 75, of Salisbury, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2025, at his home.
June was born February 13, 1950, in North Carolina to the late Howard Walter Ritchie Sr. and the late Opal Maxine Batten.
He was also preceded in death by daughter, Stacey Jeanette Ritchie; siblings, Barry Ritchie, Patsy Ritchie, and Randy Ritchie.
The graveside service will be...
Jean Ann Olson
Jun 10, 2025
Jean Ann Olson, 91, of Charlotte, NC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born September 28, 1933, in Wausau, Wisconsin, to the late Angus and Florence Rothwell. Jean was also preceded in death by her brother, William Rothwell, and her sister, Marilyn Geraldson.
Jean married her childhood sweetheart, William Olson. Together, they shared...
Caroline Denise Council
Jun 9, 2025
Caroline Denise Council, 60, of Harrisburg, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Caroline was born October 20, 1964, in Charlotte to the late Carl Jennings Council Sr. and the late Mildred Gray Powell Council.
Caroline was a graduate of Pfeiffer University and enjoyed working as an IT Professional in the banking industry for many years. She...
Catherine "Cathy" Ward Therrell
Jun 7, 2025
Mrs. Catherine “Cathy” Ward Therrell, age 67, of Concord, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 7th, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born to the late Hicks and Dot Ward, Cathy was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, sister, and grandmother. She was the beloved wife of Charles Therrell, with whom she shared many joyful years.
Throughout Cathy’s career, she poured...
365 Days of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss
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.
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries