Obituaries
Obituaries for Hartsell Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Bethwyn Joy Krivak
Feb 26, 2026
Bethwyn Joy Krivak, 84, of Concord, previously of Hermitage, PA passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026 at her home in Concord.
Beth was born May 28, 1941 in Ohio to the late John Schack and the late Mary Elizabeth Schack.
Beth was a active member at St. Johns Episcopal church in Sharon, PA, serving on many committees, She was a loving wife,...
Juanita Holder Smith
Feb 26, 2026
Juanita Smith, 86, of Salisbury, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury.
Juanita was born May 8, 1939, in North Carolina to the late Walter Holder and the late Gladys William Holder.
She was also preceded in death by husband, Thomas Edwin Smith, Sr.; daughter, Peggy Houston; brothers, Walter Holder Jr., Billy Holder, Richard Holder;...
Bruce Lee Nixon
Feb 25, 2026
Bruce Lee Nixon, 73, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Mr. Nixon was born February 3, 1953, in Concord, North Carolina, to the late John Henry Nixon and the late Nina May Kiser Nixon. He was also preceded in death by his brother Billy Nixon.
Bruce served two years in the US Army before...
Jason Allen Short
Feb 24, 2026
Jason Allen Short, 43 years old, of Midland, NC, passed away on February 24, 2026.
Jason was born on April 5, 1982, in Humble, TX. His childhood and youth were marked by curiosity and a sense of daring adventure.
Jason studied at North Carolina State University and UNC Charlotte, earning a degree in Geology. He later studied at Pfeifer University, pursuing a...
Harry Dee Foster, Jr.
Feb 23, 2026
Harry Dee Foster, 87, of Oakboro, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026 at V A Hospital - Salisbury, NC in Salisbury.
Foster was born December 2, 1938 in Georgia to the late Harry Dee Foster Sr. and the late Lillian Foster.
He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Emma Nell Foster.
He was a loving Husband , Father and grandfather....
Pamela Diane Litaker Cochran
Feb 22, 2026
Pamela Diane Litaker Cochran, 77, of Concord, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at her home surrounded by loving family in Concord.
Pamela was born June 14, 1948, in North Carolina to the late Carl Leonard Litaker and the late Dorothy Frances Watts Litaker.
Survivors include Husband, Curtis Eugene Cochran of Concord, NC., Son, Matthew Cochran (Katarina),...
Bertha Elizabeth Williams
Feb 19, 2026
Bertha Elizabeth Williams, 89, of Harrisburg, NC passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026.
Bertha was born June 24, 1936 in Russell County, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her mother, Virgie Mae Whited and father, Claude Whited.
Survivors include her husband of 67 years, Paul "Joe" Williams; son, Mark Williams and wife Teresa of Concord, NC; son, Joe Williams and wife...
Ron Modesto
Feb 19, 2026
Rosario "Ron" Modesto, 82, of Concord, NC, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC.
Ron was born February 19, 1944, in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Salvatore Modesto and the late Mary Brancoto Modesto. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Kristen Slone.
With deep love and lasting gratitude, we remember a devoted father...
Betty "Jean" Wiggins Smith
Feb 18, 2026
Betty “Jean” Wiggins Smith, 86, of Midland, NC passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at her home in Midland, surrounded by her loving family. Jean was born August 8, 1939, in Bryson City, NC to the late Jess Wiggins and the late Nora Virginia Hyde Wiggins.
She married the love of her life, Kyle Arthur Smith, on December 5, 1958, and...
JoAnn Rushing-Shelton
Feb 18, 2026
JoAnn Rushing-Shelton, born August 19, 1935, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, held in the arms of her family.
She is survived by her brother, Guy Foreman Rushing, and sister-in-law, Pam Rushing; her niece, Heather Rushing-Chaney (Shannon Chaney), and great-nephews, Lucas and Mason; her nephew, Michael Rushing; and dear friend, Audrey Little, who was like family to her. She was preceded in death by...
Linda Ann Howell
Feb 18, 2026
Linda Ann Helms Howell, 73, of Denton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, held in the promise of her faith.
Born on May 7, 1952, in Concord, Linda was the daughter of the late Clyde Helms and the late Mary “Rita” Gunter. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 51 years, Edward Howell, and her...
Harold Delane Clontz
Feb 18, 2026
Harold Delane Clontz, 81 of Monroe, North Carolina passed away Wednesday, February 18th, 2026, at Atrium Health Concord.
Harold was born August 25th, 1944, in Union County, North Carolina to the late Harold Ruben Clontz and Ila Mae Brafford Clontz. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Vivian Clontz.
Harold spent decades working for Mechanical Contractors of Charlotte,...
Karen Anne Covington
Feb 17, 2026
Karen Anne Covington, 72, of Charlotte, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Sardis Oaks Nursing Center in Charlotte.
Karen was born June 11, 1953, in North Carolina to the late Donald Motte Cook and the late Melva Jeanette Cook.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brothers, Donald Cook, Jr., Michael Cook, and Gary Cook.
Karen’s...
Tony Wayne Hagler
Feb 17, 2026
Tony Wayne Hagler, 67, of Harrisburg, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at his home.
He was born February 10, 1959. Tony was a loving husband, father, and Paw Paw who would help anyone that asked. He was the son of the late Bobby Ford Hagler and Phyllis Hagler. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Waylon Hagler.
...
Cathy Ann Austin
Feb 17, 2026
Cathy Ann Austin, 75, of Locust, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026 under Hospice Care.
Cathy was born November 19, 1950, in Stanly County to the late Gatha Austin and Ramelle Austin.
She was also preceded in death by sister, Belinda A. Polk.
Cathy did her undergraduate and graduate degree at Appalachian State University. She was a family therapist for many years in...
Mary Elizabeth Simpson
Feb 16, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Simpson, 94, of Locust, passed away Monday, February 16, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Mary was born April 28, 1931, in Texas to the late Rufus Pinkney Batten and the late Jessie Lee Batten. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Loyd Lewis Simpson, Sr.; sisters, Doris Soape, Dorothy Bownds, Ruth Sokol, Jean Jones, Hazel...
Matias Villatoro-Saenz
Feb 15, 2026
With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Matias Villatoro-Saenz, who peacefully entered eternal rest on February 15, 2026, just days before his 90th birthday.
Matias was born on February 24, 1936, and was a longtime resident of Concord, North Carolina. He was a devoted family man, a man of faith, and a source of strength,...
Elsie Carol Clapp Bonds
Feb 15, 2026
Elsie Carol Clapp Bonds, age 92, of Harrisburg, North Carolina passed away on February 15, 2026. She was born in Guilford County, North Carolina to Grady Clapp and Annie Wagoner Clapp. After graduating from Gibsonville High School, she earned an elementary school teaching degree from East Carolina University in 1956.
Elsie married Bobby Ray Bonds on June 11,1955. They began a...
Ted Burris
Feb 15, 2026
Ted Burris, age 89, of Albemarle, NC, peacefully entered eternal rest on 02/15/2026. Born on 04/05/1936 in Albemarle, NC to Sam Burris and Alma Lowder Burris. Ted spent his life with dirt under his fingernails and love in his heart.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Helen Cardwell Burris, his chosen sons, Donnie Thompson (Sylvia) and Allon Thompson,...
Jackie T. Palmer
Feb 13, 2026
Jackie T. Palmer, 87, of Harrisburg, NC, entered into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis. He passed peacefully with family holding his hand.
He was born April 8, 1938, in Central, SC, to the late Theron Alvin Palmer and Mary Elizabeth Walker Palmer. He was also preceded in death...
Bethwyn Joy Krivak
Feb 26, 2026
Bethwyn Joy Krivak, 84, of Concord, previously of Hermitage, PA passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026 at her home in Concord.
Beth was born May 28, 1941 in Ohio to the late John Schack and the late Mary Elizabeth Schack.
Beth was a active member at St. Johns Episcopal church in Sharon, PA, serving on many committees, She was a loving wife,...
Juanita Holder Smith
Feb 26, 2026
Juanita Smith, 86, of Salisbury, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury.
Juanita was born May 8, 1939, in North Carolina to the late Walter Holder and the late Gladys William Holder.
She was also preceded in death by husband, Thomas Edwin Smith, Sr.; daughter, Peggy Houston; brothers, Walter Holder Jr., Billy Holder, Richard Holder;...
Bruce Lee Nixon
Feb 25, 2026
Bruce Lee Nixon, 73, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Mr. Nixon was born February 3, 1953, in Concord, North Carolina, to the late John Henry Nixon and the late Nina May Kiser Nixon. He was also preceded in death by his brother Billy Nixon.
Bruce served two years in the US Army before...
Jason Allen Short
Feb 24, 2026
Jason Allen Short, 43 years old, of Midland, NC, passed away on February 24, 2026.
Jason was born on April 5, 1982, in Humble, TX. His childhood and youth were marked by curiosity and a sense of daring adventure.
Jason studied at North Carolina State University and UNC Charlotte, earning a degree in Geology. He later studied at Pfeifer University, pursuing a...
Harry Dee Foster, Jr.
Feb 23, 2026
Harry Dee Foster, 87, of Oakboro, passed away Monday, February 23, 2026 at V A Hospital - Salisbury, NC in Salisbury.
Foster was born December 2, 1938 in Georgia to the late Harry Dee Foster Sr. and the late Lillian Foster.
He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Emma Nell Foster.
He was a loving Husband , Father and grandfather....
Pamela Diane Litaker Cochran
Feb 22, 2026
Pamela Diane Litaker Cochran, 77, of Concord, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at her home surrounded by loving family in Concord.
Pamela was born June 14, 1948, in North Carolina to the late Carl Leonard Litaker and the late Dorothy Frances Watts Litaker.
Survivors include Husband, Curtis Eugene Cochran of Concord, NC., Son, Matthew Cochran (Katarina),...
Bertha Elizabeth Williams
Feb 19, 2026
Bertha Elizabeth Williams, 89, of Harrisburg, NC passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026.
Bertha was born June 24, 1936 in Russell County, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her mother, Virgie Mae Whited and father, Claude Whited.
Survivors include her husband of 67 years, Paul "Joe" Williams; son, Mark Williams and wife Teresa of Concord, NC; son, Joe Williams and wife...
Ron Modesto
Feb 19, 2026
Rosario "Ron" Modesto, 82, of Concord, NC, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC.
Ron was born February 19, 1944, in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Salvatore Modesto and the late Mary Brancoto Modesto. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Kristen Slone.
With deep love and lasting gratitude, we remember a devoted father...
Betty "Jean" Wiggins Smith
Feb 18, 2026
Betty “Jean” Wiggins Smith, 86, of Midland, NC passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at her home in Midland, surrounded by her loving family. Jean was born August 8, 1939, in Bryson City, NC to the late Jess Wiggins and the late Nora Virginia Hyde Wiggins.
She married the love of her life, Kyle Arthur Smith, on December 5, 1958, and...
JoAnn Rushing-Shelton
Feb 18, 2026
JoAnn Rushing-Shelton, born August 19, 1935, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, held in the arms of her family.
She is survived by her brother, Guy Foreman Rushing, and sister-in-law, Pam Rushing; her niece, Heather Rushing-Chaney (Shannon Chaney), and great-nephews, Lucas and Mason; her nephew, Michael Rushing; and dear friend, Audrey Little, who was like family to her. She was preceded in death by...
Linda Ann Howell
Feb 18, 2026
Linda Ann Helms Howell, 73, of Denton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, held in the promise of her faith.
Born on May 7, 1952, in Concord, Linda was the daughter of the late Clyde Helms and the late Mary “Rita” Gunter. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 51 years, Edward Howell, and her...
Harold Delane Clontz
Feb 18, 2026
Harold Delane Clontz, 81 of Monroe, North Carolina passed away Wednesday, February 18th, 2026, at Atrium Health Concord.
Harold was born August 25th, 1944, in Union County, North Carolina to the late Harold Ruben Clontz and Ila Mae Brafford Clontz. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Vivian Clontz.
Harold spent decades working for Mechanical Contractors of Charlotte,...
Karen Anne Covington
Feb 17, 2026
Karen Anne Covington, 72, of Charlotte, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Sardis Oaks Nursing Center in Charlotte.
Karen was born June 11, 1953, in North Carolina to the late Donald Motte Cook and the late Melva Jeanette Cook.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brothers, Donald Cook, Jr., Michael Cook, and Gary Cook.
Karen’s...
Tony Wayne Hagler
Feb 17, 2026
Tony Wayne Hagler, 67, of Harrisburg, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at his home.
He was born February 10, 1959. Tony was a loving husband, father, and Paw Paw who would help anyone that asked. He was the son of the late Bobby Ford Hagler and Phyllis Hagler. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Waylon Hagler.
...
Cathy Ann Austin
Feb 17, 2026
Cathy Ann Austin, 75, of Locust, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2026 under Hospice Care.
Cathy was born November 19, 1950, in Stanly County to the late Gatha Austin and Ramelle Austin.
She was also preceded in death by sister, Belinda A. Polk.
Cathy did her undergraduate and graduate degree at Appalachian State University. She was a family therapist for many years in...
Mary Elizabeth Simpson
Feb 16, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Simpson, 94, of Locust, passed away Monday, February 16, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Mary was born April 28, 1931, in Texas to the late Rufus Pinkney Batten and the late Jessie Lee Batten. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Loyd Lewis Simpson, Sr.; sisters, Doris Soape, Dorothy Bownds, Ruth Sokol, Jean Jones, Hazel...
Matias Villatoro-Saenz
Feb 15, 2026
With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Matias Villatoro-Saenz, who peacefully entered eternal rest on February 15, 2026, just days before his 90th birthday.
Matias was born on February 24, 1936, and was a longtime resident of Concord, North Carolina. He was a devoted family man, a man of faith, and a source of strength,...
Elsie Carol Clapp Bonds
Feb 15, 2026
Elsie Carol Clapp Bonds, age 92, of Harrisburg, North Carolina passed away on February 15, 2026. She was born in Guilford County, North Carolina to Grady Clapp and Annie Wagoner Clapp. After graduating from Gibsonville High School, she earned an elementary school teaching degree from East Carolina University in 1956.
Elsie married Bobby Ray Bonds on June 11,1955. They began a...
Ted Burris
Feb 15, 2026
Ted Burris, age 89, of Albemarle, NC, peacefully entered eternal rest on 02/15/2026. Born on 04/05/1936 in Albemarle, NC to Sam Burris and Alma Lowder Burris. Ted spent his life with dirt under his fingernails and love in his heart.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Helen Cardwell Burris, his chosen sons, Donnie Thompson (Sylvia) and Allon Thompson,...
Jackie T. Palmer
Feb 13, 2026
Jackie T. Palmer, 87, of Harrisburg, NC, entered into the arms of his Lord and Savior on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis. He passed peacefully with family holding his hand.
He was born April 8, 1938, in Central, SC, to the late Theron Alvin Palmer and Mary Elizabeth Walker Palmer. He was also preceded in death...
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