Obituaries
Obituaries for Hartsell Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Betty Jean White Pope
Jan 5, 2026
Betty Jean White Pope entered her heavenly home on January 5, 2026. Betty was born to McCamey Bost White and Vena Anne Garmon White on May 25, 1933, at home in Midland, Cabarrus County.
Betty retired from Duke Energy and later worked at the Cabarrus County Active Senior Living Center for several years.
She loved music and played the piano throughout her...
Doyle Rayvon Hatley
Jan 5, 2026
Doyle Ravon Hatley, 59, of New London, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026, at his home, surrounded by family and love.
He was a man who found joy in the simple, meaningful things in life. He had a lifelong passion for working on cars, always happy with grease on his hands and a problem to solve. Whether he was fixing an...
Shirley Mae McSwain
Jan 5, 2026
Shirley Mae McSwain, 87, of Albemarle, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026 at Stanly Manor in Albemarle. She will be remembered for her gentle spirit, kindness and quiet strength.
Shirley was born August 17, 1938 in South Carolina. She was also preceded in death by loved ones Cheryl Howell, and husbands; Melvin Murray and Belmont Mcswain.
The family will receive friends from...
Sandy Marcus Baucom
Jan 4, 2026
Sandy Marcus Baucom, 70, of Kernersville, NC passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026 in Winston-Salem, NC.
Sandy was born February 28, 1955 in Monroe, NC, to the late Reverend Burvin Baucom and the late Mary Lee Greene Baucom. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Reverend Malon Baucom, his grandparents, Bruce and Martha Baucom and Lee and Maxine Greene;...
Phyllis Brooks Lambert
Jan 4, 2026
Phyllis Brooks Lambert, 85, of Concord, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at her home in Concord. Phyllis was born on June 11, 1940, in Big Lick, North Carolina, to the late Lane Washington Brooks and the late Ruth Ann Austin Brooks. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Dwayne, and her sisters, Judy Smith and Nadine...
Daniel Ray Kuda
Jan 4, 2026
Daniel “Dan” Kuda, affectionately known as “Paw Paw,” passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the age of 68.
Dan was born August 13, 1957, in Mexico, Missouri, and spent his early years in St. Louis, Missouri, where he built lifelong roots and memories. In 1990, he moved to Charlotte, North Carolina,...
Hugo Alex Londono
Jan 3, 2026
Hugo Alex Londoño, age 48, has passed away on January 3,2026. He was born on November 7,1977 in Venezuela, a place that shaped the foundation of who he was. His life though far too short was filled with meaning, love and unforgettable experiences.
He was a loving son and a dedicated father, roles he held with pride and devotion. He lived...
Gerd Fritz Hans Blankenburg
Jan 3, 2026
Gerd Fritz Hans Blankenburg, 85, of Concord, peacefully passed away at home on January 3, 2026, surrounded by his wife, Margret and daughters, Karen and Heike.
Gerd was born June 9, 1940, to the late Hermann Fritz Hans Blankenburg and the late Irma Blankenburg. He left home at age 14 to work in the coal mines, beginning a life marked by...
Michele Ann Walser Komendat
Jan 2, 2026
Michele Ann Walser Komendat, 64, of Concord, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026.
Michele was born January 5, 1961, in Buffalo, New York, to the late Richard Dwayne Walser and the late Christa Elise Müssig Walser.
Michele played varsity sports all throughout high school. She excelled in swimming and soccer. She was a graduate of the University at Buffalo and studied abroad...
Angela Rose Carman
Jan 1, 2026
Angela Rose Carman, born on May 16, 1965, in Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away on January 1, 2026, in Concord, North Carolina. She was a cherished individual known for her kindness and welcoming spirit, qualities that made others feel at ease in her presence.
Angela had a deep love for her church, family, and friends. Throughout her life, she found joy...
Ginger Smith Gulledge
Jan 1, 2026
Ginger Smith Gulledge, 57, of Midland, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville.
Ginger was born February 12, 1968, in South Carolina to Pat Ratliff Smith and the late Jewel Elree Gulledge.
The family will receive friends from 1:45 pm - 2:15 pm, Monday, January 5, 2026, at Locust Presbyterian Church. The funeral service will follow in...
Sylvia Morris
Jan 1, 2026
Sylvia R. Morris, 88, of Harrisburg, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Sylvia was born August 17, 1937, in Richmond, VA, to the late William Richardson and the late Belinda Muriel Harris Richardson. She was also preceded in death by her devoted husband of 65 years, Earl "Kenneth" Morris; sister, Wilma Austin; brother, William Richardson Jr.; and son-in-law, Wayne Meadows.
Sylvia spent...
Erik Christian Jensen
Dec 31, 2025
Erik Christian Jensen, 45, of Midland, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at his residence in Midland.
Mr. Jensen was born on January 7, 1980, in Dallas, Texas to the late Arne Brichs Jensen and Diane Grothaus Jensen. He was also preceded in death by his father (2023).
The family will hold a celebration of life at a later date.
Erik graduated from...
Terry Dale Bishop
Dec 31, 2025
Terry Bishop
“Lighting the Path to the Gospel”
Terry Dale Bishop, 67, passed away peacefully December 31, 2025, surrounded by family.
Terry was born July 11, 1958, in Portsmouth, Virginia, to Richard Malcom Sr. and Sybil Lona Bishop. He was the fourth son of five boys, Richard M. Bishop Jr., Ronald, Donald, and Randy.
Terry spent his career working as a lighting director for...
Patricia Smith
Dec 30, 2025
Patricia Alden Smith, 93, of Charlotte, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
Pat Smith was born January 12, 1932, in Marston, NC, to the late Amasa Crawford Alden and the late Lilia Mae Campbell Alden. She was also preceded in death by husband, Elton Dowd Smith; son, Jerry W. Smith; daughter, Linda S. Covington;...
Terry Lamar Tucker
Dec 29, 2025
Terry Lamar Tucker passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025 at his home in Marshville, NC. He was born on July 30, 1957 in Stanly County, and was the son of the late JC & Juanita Tucker of Locust, NC.
He is survived by his wife of 38 wonderful years, Pama McMicken Tucker; 2 sons, Benjamin Tucker (Rylie) of Aquadale, and...
Mary Jane Furr
Dec 29, 2025
Mary Jane Furr, 95, of Supply, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025 at Autumn Care in Shallotte.
Mary was born January 27, 1930 in North Carolina to the late John Henry Jacobs and the late Juanita Jacobs. She was also preceded in death by husband, Albert Monroe Furr.
A Celebration of life will take place at a later date.
Survivors include sons, Craig Furr...
Richard Paul Yorkovich
Dec 28, 2025
Richard P. Yorkovich, 87, of Mount Gilead, North Carolina, entered eternal rest on December 28, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family and the grace of God.
Richard was born on November 21, 1938, in Rochester, Pennsylvania, to the late Peter and Martha Yorkovitch. He was raised in Monaca, Beaver County, just outside Pittsburgh, where the values of hard work, curiosity, and faith...
Judy Ann Smith
Dec 27, 2025
Judy Ann Smith, 78, of Albemarle, gained her angel wings on Saturday, December 27, 2025.
Judy was born January 31, 1947, in Albemarle to the late DeWitt and Vernie Mills. She was also preceded in death by husband, John Smith; son, Earl Pittman, Jr.; sisters, Linda Crisco, Barbara Davis and Mary Daniels.
Judy will be remembered for being strong, even through adversity....
Carolyn Midkiff Harris
Dec 26, 2025
Carolyn Ann Midkiff Harris, RN, BSN
05 November 1939 – 26 December 2025
Carolyn Midkiff Harris was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on December 26, 2025, at PruittHealth Center in Harrisburg, North Carolina, where she was undergoing rehabilitation from a stroke. She was 86 years old.
Carolyn was the daughter of Dixie Columbus and Willie Aileen Davis Midkiff, born on...
Betty Jean White Pope
Jan 5, 2026
Betty Jean White Pope entered her heavenly home on January 5, 2026. Betty was born to McCamey Bost White and Vena Anne Garmon White on May 25, 1933, at home in Midland, Cabarrus County.
Betty retired from Duke Energy and later worked at the Cabarrus County Active Senior Living Center for several years.
She loved music and played the piano throughout her...
Doyle Rayvon Hatley
Jan 5, 2026
Doyle Ravon Hatley, 59, of New London, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026, at his home, surrounded by family and love.
He was a man who found joy in the simple, meaningful things in life. He had a lifelong passion for working on cars, always happy with grease on his hands and a problem to solve. Whether he was fixing an...
Shirley Mae McSwain
Jan 5, 2026
Shirley Mae McSwain, 87, of Albemarle, passed away Monday, January 5, 2026 at Stanly Manor in Albemarle. She will be remembered for her gentle spirit, kindness and quiet strength.
Shirley was born August 17, 1938 in South Carolina. She was also preceded in death by loved ones Cheryl Howell, and husbands; Melvin Murray and Belmont Mcswain.
The family will receive friends from...
Sandy Marcus Baucom
Jan 4, 2026
Sandy Marcus Baucom, 70, of Kernersville, NC passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026 in Winston-Salem, NC.
Sandy was born February 28, 1955 in Monroe, NC, to the late Reverend Burvin Baucom and the late Mary Lee Greene Baucom. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Reverend Malon Baucom, his grandparents, Bruce and Martha Baucom and Lee and Maxine Greene;...
Phyllis Brooks Lambert
Jan 4, 2026
Phyllis Brooks Lambert, 85, of Concord, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at her home in Concord. Phyllis was born on June 11, 1940, in Big Lick, North Carolina, to the late Lane Washington Brooks and the late Ruth Ann Austin Brooks. She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Dwayne, and her sisters, Judy Smith and Nadine...
Daniel Ray Kuda
Jan 4, 2026
Daniel “Dan” Kuda, affectionately known as “Paw Paw,” passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the age of 68.
Dan was born August 13, 1957, in Mexico, Missouri, and spent his early years in St. Louis, Missouri, where he built lifelong roots and memories. In 1990, he moved to Charlotte, North Carolina,...
Hugo Alex Londono
Jan 3, 2026
Hugo Alex Londoño, age 48, has passed away on January 3,2026. He was born on November 7,1977 in Venezuela, a place that shaped the foundation of who he was. His life though far too short was filled with meaning, love and unforgettable experiences.
He was a loving son and a dedicated father, roles he held with pride and devotion. He lived...
Gerd Fritz Hans Blankenburg
Jan 3, 2026
Gerd Fritz Hans Blankenburg, 85, of Concord, peacefully passed away at home on January 3, 2026, surrounded by his wife, Margret and daughters, Karen and Heike.
Gerd was born June 9, 1940, to the late Hermann Fritz Hans Blankenburg and the late Irma Blankenburg. He left home at age 14 to work in the coal mines, beginning a life marked by...
Michele Ann Walser Komendat
Jan 2, 2026
Michele Ann Walser Komendat, 64, of Concord, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026.
Michele was born January 5, 1961, in Buffalo, New York, to the late Richard Dwayne Walser and the late Christa Elise Müssig Walser.
Michele played varsity sports all throughout high school. She excelled in swimming and soccer. She was a graduate of the University at Buffalo and studied abroad...
Angela Rose Carman
Jan 1, 2026
Angela Rose Carman, born on May 16, 1965, in Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away on January 1, 2026, in Concord, North Carolina. She was a cherished individual known for her kindness and welcoming spirit, qualities that made others feel at ease in her presence.
Angela had a deep love for her church, family, and friends. Throughout her life, she found joy...
Ginger Smith Gulledge
Jan 1, 2026
Ginger Smith Gulledge, 57, of Midland, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville.
Ginger was born February 12, 1968, in South Carolina to Pat Ratliff Smith and the late Jewel Elree Gulledge.
The family will receive friends from 1:45 pm - 2:15 pm, Monday, January 5, 2026, at Locust Presbyterian Church. The funeral service will follow in...
Sylvia Morris
Jan 1, 2026
Sylvia R. Morris, 88, of Harrisburg, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Sylvia was born August 17, 1937, in Richmond, VA, to the late William Richardson and the late Belinda Muriel Harris Richardson. She was also preceded in death by her devoted husband of 65 years, Earl "Kenneth" Morris; sister, Wilma Austin; brother, William Richardson Jr.; and son-in-law, Wayne Meadows.
Sylvia spent...
Erik Christian Jensen
Dec 31, 2025
Erik Christian Jensen, 45, of Midland, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at his residence in Midland.
Mr. Jensen was born on January 7, 1980, in Dallas, Texas to the late Arne Brichs Jensen and Diane Grothaus Jensen. He was also preceded in death by his father (2023).
The family will hold a celebration of life at a later date.
Erik graduated from...
Terry Dale Bishop
Dec 31, 2025
Terry Bishop
“Lighting the Path to the Gospel”
Terry Dale Bishop, 67, passed away peacefully December 31, 2025, surrounded by family.
Terry was born July 11, 1958, in Portsmouth, Virginia, to Richard Malcom Sr. and Sybil Lona Bishop. He was the fourth son of five boys, Richard M. Bishop Jr., Ronald, Donald, and Randy.
Terry spent his career working as a lighting director for...
Patricia Smith
Dec 30, 2025
Patricia Alden Smith, 93, of Charlotte, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
Pat Smith was born January 12, 1932, in Marston, NC, to the late Amasa Crawford Alden and the late Lilia Mae Campbell Alden. She was also preceded in death by husband, Elton Dowd Smith; son, Jerry W. Smith; daughter, Linda S. Covington;...
Terry Lamar Tucker
Dec 29, 2025
Terry Lamar Tucker passed away on Monday, December 29, 2025 at his home in Marshville, NC. He was born on July 30, 1957 in Stanly County, and was the son of the late JC & Juanita Tucker of Locust, NC.
He is survived by his wife of 38 wonderful years, Pama McMicken Tucker; 2 sons, Benjamin Tucker (Rylie) of Aquadale, and...
Mary Jane Furr
Dec 29, 2025
Mary Jane Furr, 95, of Supply, passed away Monday, December 29, 2025 at Autumn Care in Shallotte.
Mary was born January 27, 1930 in North Carolina to the late John Henry Jacobs and the late Juanita Jacobs. She was also preceded in death by husband, Albert Monroe Furr.
A Celebration of life will take place at a later date.
Survivors include sons, Craig Furr...
Richard Paul Yorkovich
Dec 28, 2025
Richard P. Yorkovich, 87, of Mount Gilead, North Carolina, entered eternal rest on December 28, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family and the grace of God.
Richard was born on November 21, 1938, in Rochester, Pennsylvania, to the late Peter and Martha Yorkovitch. He was raised in Monaca, Beaver County, just outside Pittsburgh, where the values of hard work, curiosity, and faith...
Judy Ann Smith
Dec 27, 2025
Judy Ann Smith, 78, of Albemarle, gained her angel wings on Saturday, December 27, 2025.
Judy was born January 31, 1947, in Albemarle to the late DeWitt and Vernie Mills. She was also preceded in death by husband, John Smith; son, Earl Pittman, Jr.; sisters, Linda Crisco, Barbara Davis and Mary Daniels.
Judy will be remembered for being strong, even through adversity....
Carolyn Midkiff Harris
Dec 26, 2025
Carolyn Ann Midkiff Harris, RN, BSN
05 November 1939 – 26 December 2025
Carolyn Midkiff Harris was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on December 26, 2025, at PruittHealth Center in Harrisburg, North Carolina, where she was undergoing rehabilitation from a stroke. She was 86 years old.
Carolyn was the daughter of Dixie Columbus and Willie Aileen Davis Midkiff, born on...
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