Obituaries
Obituaries for Hartsell Funeral Home
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John Warren Bowers, Jr.
Jul 14, 2025
John Warren Bowers, Jr., 81, of Mount Gilead, NC, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025, at McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe.
John was born September 29, 1943, in Newport News, Virginia to John Warren Bowers and Virginia Fuquay Bowers.
John attended Graham High School and was a graduate of Elon College, majoring in chemistry, which led to a career in chemical sales,...
John Coble MacNeill, Jr
Jul 13, 2025
John Coble MacNeill, Jr. CHARLOTTE - Mr. MacNeill of Charlotte, 80, passed peacefully surrounded by family on July 13, 2025, at Terra Bella in Harrisburg, NC.
John Coble MacNeill, Jr. “Jack” was born on January 17, 1945, in Cincinnati, OH. His parents were the late John Coble MacNeill and Katharine Powers MacNeill of Charlotte.
Jack was raised in Charlotte and graduated from Myers...
Blanche S. Almond
Jul 13, 2025
Blanche Speight Almond, 98, of Albemarle, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Trinity Place in Albemarle.
Blanche was born June 30, 1927, in Stanly County to the late Charlie William and Bertha McLester Speight.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Vernon C. Almond; brothers, Ray, Gad, Ruel, C.J., Earl, and Max; sisters, Bernice Burleson and Helen...
Donald Lee Munson
Jul 12, 2025
Donald Munson, 59, of Concord, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Mr. Munson was born April 1, 1966, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, to the late Jimmy James Munson and mother, Dorothy Munson.
Donald spent a lot of his time giving back to his community alongside the Hellfighters of Concord. When Donald was not out...
Jo Ann Anderson Parr
Jul 12, 2025
Jo Ann Anderson Parr, 79, of Concord, NC, passed away peacefully, July 12, 2025 surrounded by her beloved husband of 57 years, Thomas W. Parr, and their daughter Kirby, after a long and courageous battle with heart disease.
Born in Albemarle, NC, Jo Ann was the eldest of five children born to the late Willard Oliver Anderson and Margaret R. Anderson....
Bobby Clyde Pressley Jr.
Jul 11, 2025
Bobby Clyde Pressley Jr., 83, of Rockwell, peacefully passed away on July 11, 2025.
Born on December 4, 1941, in North Carolina, Bobby was the beloved son of the late Bobby Clyde Pressley Sr. Beula Faye Pressley. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Patricia Louise Howard Pressley, his son Robert Pressley, and his grandson Daniel James Pressley.
Bobby graduated...
Jeanette Mauney Linker
Jul 10, 2025
Jeanette Linker, 71, of Concord, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025.
Jeanette was born February 4, 1954, in Springfield, Massachusetts, to the late James Eugene Mauney and the late Jo Easley Mauney. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George Ace Linker and beloved family members.
Jeanette was very sweet, loving, compassionate and caring. She enjoyed writing poems and fishing....
Deng Phengdara
Jul 9, 2025
Deng Phengdara, 72, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at his home.
Deng was born on December 6, 1952, in Luang Prabang, Laos, to the late Khanh Phengdara and the late Tham Phengdara.
Deng immigrated to the United States in pursuit of a better life for his family and worked tirelessly to build a legacy of love, resilience,...
William George Olson
Jul 9, 2025
William (Bill) George Olson, 92, of Charlotte, NC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Bill was born on June 3, 1933, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, to the late John Miller Olson and Ann Stella Kloida Olson. He was one of six children and is now reunited with his brothers, Jack and Jerry Olson, and his...
Richard Anthony Smith
Jul 8, 2025
Richard Anthony Smith, 69, of Harrisburg passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Tucker Hospice House surrounded by his loving family.
Richard was born on May 19, 1956 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania... Go Steelers! He is preceded in death by his wife, Cindy Smith; sister, Lynn Johnston; Dad, Chuck Smith.
Rich graduated from Keystone Oaks High School in Pittsburgh in 1974. He...
Judy Ann Efird
Jul 7, 2025
Judy Ann Fields Efird, 80, of Badin, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025, at Atrium Health Pineville in Charlotte.
Judy was born November 30, 1944, in Chatham County to the late Haywood June Fields and the late Geneva Margaret Yow Fields.
She was preceded in death by husband, Gary Wayne Efird in 2012 and daughter, Gloria Mitchell in 2022.
The family will receive...
Linda Raye Overcash
Jul 5, 2025
Linda Raye Overcash, 65, of Concord, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Mrs. Overcash was born December 12, 1959 in North Carolina to the late James Clifton Alley and Stella Lavaughn Martin Alley.
The family will receive friends from 4-6 pm, Sunday, July 6, 2025 at Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord 460 Branchview Drive SE, Concord...
Ruby Jo Howell
Jul 4, 2025
Ruby Jo Howell, 90, of Albemarle, passed away Friday, July 4, 2025 at Bethany Woods.
Ruby was born October 4, 1934 in Burke County, North Carolina to the late Jo Clark and Effie Mae Clark. She was also preceded in death by husband of 74 years Dewell Edward Howell and daughter Connie Rea.
She retired from Wiscassett Mills after many years. After...
Dorothy Jean Helms Plyler
Jul 3, 2025
Dorothy Jean Helms Plyler, 80, of Stanly County, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Bethany Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Albemarle.
Dorothy was born July 27, 1944 in North Carolina to the late Homer Helms and the late Jacksie Lowdermilk Helms.
Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Plyler family.
Arlene Parsons Whitley
Jul 2, 2025
Arlene Parsons Whitley, 92, of Midland passed peacefully at her home on Wednesday July 2, 2025.
Her funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church of Midland on Friday, July 11th starting with visitation from 1:00-2:00pm, followed by a memorial service conducted by Pastor Dr. Randy Lankford.
Arlene was born August 08, 1932 in Pekin, NC, to W.C. “Cliff” Parsons and...
Don Richard "Bud" Russell
Jul 2, 2025
Don “Bud” Russell, 91, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025 at Tucker Hospice house, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly.
Bud was born July 16, 1933 in Albemarle to the late Seaford Russell and the late Nan Russell. Bud was preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Lois Russell; his beloved son, Jeffrey Russell; two...
John Mehalechko
Jul 1, 2025
John Mehalechko, 98, of Albemarle, passed away, peacefully, on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at Spring Arbor of Albemarle.
He was born to John and Mary Mehalechko on October 1, 1926 in Centralia, PA. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings: Mary, Mike, Sylvia, Helen, Charlie and Mae and his loving wife, Bonnie to whom he was married...
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...
John Warren Bowers, Jr.
Jul 14, 2025
John Warren Bowers, Jr., 81, of Mount Gilead, NC, passed away Monday, July 14, 2025, at McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe.
John was born September 29, 1943, in Newport News, Virginia to John Warren Bowers and Virginia Fuquay Bowers.
John attended Graham High School and was a graduate of Elon College, majoring in chemistry, which led to a career in chemical sales,...
John Coble MacNeill, Jr
Jul 13, 2025
John Coble MacNeill, Jr. CHARLOTTE - Mr. MacNeill of Charlotte, 80, passed peacefully surrounded by family on July 13, 2025, at Terra Bella in Harrisburg, NC.
John Coble MacNeill, Jr. “Jack” was born on January 17, 1945, in Cincinnati, OH. His parents were the late John Coble MacNeill and Katharine Powers MacNeill of Charlotte.
Jack was raised in Charlotte and graduated from Myers...
Blanche S. Almond
Jul 13, 2025
Blanche Speight Almond, 98, of Albemarle, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Trinity Place in Albemarle.
Blanche was born June 30, 1927, in Stanly County to the late Charlie William and Bertha McLester Speight.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, Vernon C. Almond; brothers, Ray, Gad, Ruel, C.J., Earl, and Max; sisters, Bernice Burleson and Helen...
Donald Lee Munson
Jul 12, 2025
Donald Munson, 59, of Concord, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Mr. Munson was born April 1, 1966, in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, to the late Jimmy James Munson and mother, Dorothy Munson.
Donald spent a lot of his time giving back to his community alongside the Hellfighters of Concord. When Donald was not out...
Jo Ann Anderson Parr
Jul 12, 2025
Jo Ann Anderson Parr, 79, of Concord, NC, passed away peacefully, July 12, 2025 surrounded by her beloved husband of 57 years, Thomas W. Parr, and their daughter Kirby, after a long and courageous battle with heart disease.
Born in Albemarle, NC, Jo Ann was the eldest of five children born to the late Willard Oliver Anderson and Margaret R. Anderson....
Bobby Clyde Pressley Jr.
Jul 11, 2025
Bobby Clyde Pressley Jr., 83, of Rockwell, peacefully passed away on July 11, 2025.
Born on December 4, 1941, in North Carolina, Bobby was the beloved son of the late Bobby Clyde Pressley Sr. Beula Faye Pressley. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Patricia Louise Howard Pressley, his son Robert Pressley, and his grandson Daniel James Pressley.
Bobby graduated...
Jeanette Mauney Linker
Jul 10, 2025
Jeanette Linker, 71, of Concord, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2025.
Jeanette was born February 4, 1954, in Springfield, Massachusetts, to the late James Eugene Mauney and the late Jo Easley Mauney. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George Ace Linker and beloved family members.
Jeanette was very sweet, loving, compassionate and caring. She enjoyed writing poems and fishing....
Deng Phengdara
Jul 9, 2025
Deng Phengdara, 72, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at his home.
Deng was born on December 6, 1952, in Luang Prabang, Laos, to the late Khanh Phengdara and the late Tham Phengdara.
Deng immigrated to the United States in pursuit of a better life for his family and worked tirelessly to build a legacy of love, resilience,...
William George Olson
Jul 9, 2025
William (Bill) George Olson, 92, of Charlotte, NC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Bill was born on June 3, 1933, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, to the late John Miller Olson and Ann Stella Kloida Olson. He was one of six children and is now reunited with his brothers, Jack and Jerry Olson, and his...
Richard Anthony Smith
Jul 8, 2025
Richard Anthony Smith, 69, of Harrisburg passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Tucker Hospice House surrounded by his loving family.
Richard was born on May 19, 1956 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania... Go Steelers! He is preceded in death by his wife, Cindy Smith; sister, Lynn Johnston; Dad, Chuck Smith.
Rich graduated from Keystone Oaks High School in Pittsburgh in 1974. He...
Judy Ann Efird
Jul 7, 2025
Judy Ann Fields Efird, 80, of Badin, passed away Monday, July 7, 2025, at Atrium Health Pineville in Charlotte.
Judy was born November 30, 1944, in Chatham County to the late Haywood June Fields and the late Geneva Margaret Yow Fields.
She was preceded in death by husband, Gary Wayne Efird in 2012 and daughter, Gloria Mitchell in 2022.
The family will receive...
Linda Raye Overcash
Jul 5, 2025
Linda Raye Overcash, 65, of Concord, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Mrs. Overcash was born December 12, 1959 in North Carolina to the late James Clifton Alley and Stella Lavaughn Martin Alley.
The family will receive friends from 4-6 pm, Sunday, July 6, 2025 at Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord 460 Branchview Drive SE, Concord...
Ruby Jo Howell
Jul 4, 2025
Ruby Jo Howell, 90, of Albemarle, passed away Friday, July 4, 2025 at Bethany Woods.
Ruby was born October 4, 1934 in Burke County, North Carolina to the late Jo Clark and Effie Mae Clark. She was also preceded in death by husband of 74 years Dewell Edward Howell and daughter Connie Rea.
She retired from Wiscassett Mills after many years. After...
Dorothy Jean Helms Plyler
Jul 3, 2025
Dorothy Jean Helms Plyler, 80, of Stanly County, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Bethany Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Albemarle.
Dorothy was born July 27, 1944 in North Carolina to the late Homer Helms and the late Jacksie Lowdermilk Helms.
Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Plyler family.
Arlene Parsons Whitley
Jul 2, 2025
Arlene Parsons Whitley, 92, of Midland passed peacefully at her home on Wednesday July 2, 2025.
Her funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church of Midland on Friday, July 11th starting with visitation from 1:00-2:00pm, followed by a memorial service conducted by Pastor Dr. Randy Lankford.
Arlene was born August 08, 1932 in Pekin, NC, to W.C. “Cliff” Parsons and...
Don Richard "Bud" Russell
Jul 2, 2025
Don “Bud” Russell, 91, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025 at Tucker Hospice house, surrounded by the family he loved so dearly.
Bud was born July 16, 1933 in Albemarle to the late Seaford Russell and the late Nan Russell. Bud was preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, Lois Russell; his beloved son, Jeffrey Russell; two...
John Mehalechko
Jul 1, 2025
John Mehalechko, 98, of Albemarle, passed away, peacefully, on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at Spring Arbor of Albemarle.
He was born to John and Mary Mehalechko on October 1, 1926 in Centralia, PA. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings: Mary, Mike, Sylvia, Helen, Charlie and Mae and his loving wife, Bonnie to whom he was married...
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...
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