Obituaries
Obituaries for Hartsell Funeral Home
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Patsy Ann Helms
Feb 13, 2026
Patsy Helms passed away surrounded by the love she so faithfully poured into others throughout her life. A devoted wife, mother, and Nonnie, Patsy’s greatest joy was her family and her unwavering faith in God.
Her love for the Lord guided her life in every way. She lived with quiet strength, and a servant’s heart, always putting others before...
Judy Tucker
Feb 10, 2026
Judy Coble Tucker, 80, of Oakboro went to be with her Savior Tuesday, February 10, 2026 surrounded by her family at her home in Oakboro. After struggling with Alzheimer’s Disease for over 10 years, she is finally free of confusion and pain and rejoicing in heaven. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her sister...
Arnold Facius Nielsen
Feb 9, 2026
Arnold Facius Nielsen, 84, of Monroe, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Monday, February 9, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Arnold was born on November 25, 1941, in Hartford, Connecticut to the late Emanuel Fredrick Nielsen and the late Emily Freida Facius Nielsen.
Arnold grew up in Middletown, Connecticut where he graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School. As a young man, he...
Alice Virginia Ingram
Feb 9, 2026
Alice Ingram, of Concord, NC by way of West Virginia and New York City, passed away Monday, February 9th, 2026 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.
Alice was born August 16th, 1943 in Charleston, West Virginia to parents George Thomas Wiggins and Virginia Tyler who have preceded her in death.
Alice grew up in Charleston, West Virginia, where she was known for...
Sue Goodwin Readling
Feb 6, 2026
Our beloved Sue Goodwin Readling, age 77, passed away peacefully at home and into eternity on February 6, 2026, after a long illness.
Sue was born July 25, 1948, in Wake County, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Dewey Calvin Goodwin and Margaret Goodwin of Apex, NC. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother,...
Bill Drake
Feb 6, 2026
William "Bill" Robert Drake, 69, of Charlotte, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026.
Bill was born January 19, 1957, in Ashtabula County, Ohio, to the late William Junior Drake and the late Bernice Winifred Beifuss Drake.
He built his life around curiosity, skill, and heart. An aircraft mechanic by trade, he was endlessly fascinated by planes and the world of aviation, a...
Eric Allen Seawell
Feb 5, 2026
Eric Allen Seawell, 44, of Salisbury, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Eric was born March 26, 1981, in North Carolina to Billy Ray Seawell and the late Virginia Hurlocker. He was also preceded in death by Margie "Meme" and Cleo Seawell, JC and Bernice Spears, Aunt Carol Seawell Morris, Aunt Bobby Lynn Herlocker...
James Dennis Kyzour
Feb 4, 2026
James "Jim" Dennis Kyzour, 77, of Concord, NC, previously of Westlake, OH, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Liberty Lane Hospice House at the Salisbury VA.
Jim was born March 26, 1948, in Cleveland, OH, to the late James Joseph Kyzour and the late Marybelle Phyllis Hiller Kyzour. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Sharon Auerbach.
Jim was...
Sheila Reidette Shepherd
Feb 4, 2026
Sheila Reidette Shepherd, 73, of Bolivia, NC went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
Sheila was born July 24, 1952 in Concord, NC to the late David "Reid" Hampton and the late Billie "Ann" Eagle.
She was also preceded in death by her grandparents, Grady and Beulah Hampton, and grandmother Ruth Armstrong; her brother Jay Hampton.
Survivors include her husband...
George J. Wiesehahn
Feb 3, 2026
George J. Wiesehahn, 91, of Matthews, NC (formerly of Concord, NC and Wayne, NJ) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
Born in Ankelohe Germany he immigrated as a teenager to the United States through Ellis Island, served in the US Army during the Korean War and became a very proud United States citizen.
He is survived by his wife of...
James Allen Henry
Feb 3, 2026
James Allen Henry, 61, of Mount Gilead, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at home.
Jim was born November 5, 1964, in North Carolina to Glenn Allen Henry and the late Mae Louise Henry.
He was also preceded in death by brother, Joel Henry.
Jim was owner and operator of Henry's Truck and Equipment Sales were he sold Military Surplus supplies. He enjoyed...
Betty Frances Short
Feb 2, 2026
Betty Frances Short, 93, of Concord, NC passed away Monday, February 2, 2026.
Betty was born June 3, 1932 in Gastonia, NC to the late Claude Watson Hill and the late Margaret Catherine Hill.
She was also preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Earl Short; her oldest son, Carlyle Short; sisters, Billie Faye Christopher and Carol King.
Survivors include son,...
Frances Elizabeth Woods
Feb 1, 2026
Frances Elizabeth Woods, 68, of Harrisburg, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026 at Cabarrus Nursing & Rehab. Center in Concord.
Frances was born August 12, 1957, in North Carolina to Joseph Pickney Misenheimer and the late Sarah Joyce Misenheimer.
Frances was a devoted mother and grandmother who deeply loved her daughter, Tammy Nance and her grandchildren; Lauren Woods, Makayla Nance, and Breanna...
Kathy Louvine Lanier
Feb 1, 2026
Kathy Louvine Lanier, 64, of Albemarle, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026 at home.
Kathy was born February 6, 1961 in North Carolina to the late William Hoover Burris and the late Elsie Louvine Poplin Burris.
A graveside service will be on Tuesday at 2:00 pm at Dunn's Grove Baptist Church, located at 33803 Ridge Street, Albemarle, NC in Albemarle and officiated...
Sherrill Wayne Mullis
Feb 1, 2026
Sherrill Wayne Mullis, age 78, passed away February 1, 2026 in Badin, NC.
Sherrill was born on October 30, 1947 in Monroe, NC, a son of the late Onus Denver Mullis and Sadie Snipes Mullis.
Sherrill was a hardworking, dependable man who took pride in the life he built with his own two hands. A dedicated welder by trade and a true...
Robert Ritchie Lee
Jan 31, 2026
Robert Ritchie Lee, 54, of Midland, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord after a long battle with cancer.
Mr. Lee was born July 29, 1971 in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late Robert Wayne Lee and Judy Elizabeth Freeman Lee. He was also preceded in death by his father and grandparents.
Survivors include mother, Judy...
Carl Clyde Epling
Jan 30, 2026
Carl Clyde Epling, 87, of Concord, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026 at The Landings in Kannapolis.
Carl was born February 13, 1938 in Flat Top, West Virginia to the late Carl Lafayette Epling and the late Bernice Ella Epling Maynard.
He was also preceded in death by wife of 52 years Joyce Epling, and wife of 9 years Margaret Epling.
Carl was...
Amalia Mitsou
Jan 29, 2026
Amalia Mitsou, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 29th, 2026. Her light and nurturing spirit lives on though her two daughters and her seven grandchildren.
Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord is serving the Mitsou family.
Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com
Sara Alligood
Jan 29, 2026
Imagine if you walked into a church for the first time, not sure if you would fit in and a couple greeted you with warm smiles, the woman had a soft spirit and made you feel welcomed and at home. Their pleasure to meet you was as genuine as your curiosity about the place you visited. The couple you met...
Joy Drake Eudy
Jan 28, 2026
Joy Gaynelle Drake Eudy, 86, of Midland, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
Joy was born May 15, 1939, in Cabarrus County to the late John Alexander Drake and the late Ella Knight Drake. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 64 years, David Edward Eudy; brothers Bob Drake and...
Patsy Ann Helms
Feb 13, 2026
Patsy Helms passed away surrounded by the love she so faithfully poured into others throughout her life. A devoted wife, mother, and Nonnie, Patsy’s greatest joy was her family and her unwavering faith in God.
Her love for the Lord guided her life in every way. She lived with quiet strength, and a servant’s heart, always putting others before...
Judy Tucker
Feb 10, 2026
Judy Coble Tucker, 80, of Oakboro went to be with her Savior Tuesday, February 10, 2026 surrounded by her family at her home in Oakboro. After struggling with Alzheimer’s Disease for over 10 years, she is finally free of confusion and pain and rejoicing in heaven. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her sister...
Arnold Facius Nielsen
Feb 9, 2026
Arnold Facius Nielsen, 84, of Monroe, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Monday, February 9, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Arnold was born on November 25, 1941, in Hartford, Connecticut to the late Emanuel Fredrick Nielsen and the late Emily Freida Facius Nielsen.
Arnold grew up in Middletown, Connecticut where he graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School. As a young man, he...
Alice Virginia Ingram
Feb 9, 2026
Alice Ingram, of Concord, NC by way of West Virginia and New York City, passed away Monday, February 9th, 2026 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.
Alice was born August 16th, 1943 in Charleston, West Virginia to parents George Thomas Wiggins and Virginia Tyler who have preceded her in death.
Alice grew up in Charleston, West Virginia, where she was known for...
Sue Goodwin Readling
Feb 6, 2026
Our beloved Sue Goodwin Readling, age 77, passed away peacefully at home and into eternity on February 6, 2026, after a long illness.
Sue was born July 25, 1948, in Wake County, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Dewey Calvin Goodwin and Margaret Goodwin of Apex, NC. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother,...
Bill Drake
Feb 6, 2026
William "Bill" Robert Drake, 69, of Charlotte, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026.
Bill was born January 19, 1957, in Ashtabula County, Ohio, to the late William Junior Drake and the late Bernice Winifred Beifuss Drake.
He built his life around curiosity, skill, and heart. An aircraft mechanic by trade, he was endlessly fascinated by planes and the world of aviation, a...
Eric Allen Seawell
Feb 5, 2026
Eric Allen Seawell, 44, of Salisbury, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Eric was born March 26, 1981, in North Carolina to Billy Ray Seawell and the late Virginia Hurlocker. He was also preceded in death by Margie "Meme" and Cleo Seawell, JC and Bernice Spears, Aunt Carol Seawell Morris, Aunt Bobby Lynn Herlocker...
James Dennis Kyzour
Feb 4, 2026
James "Jim" Dennis Kyzour, 77, of Concord, NC, previously of Westlake, OH, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Liberty Lane Hospice House at the Salisbury VA.
Jim was born March 26, 1948, in Cleveland, OH, to the late James Joseph Kyzour and the late Marybelle Phyllis Hiller Kyzour. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Sharon Auerbach.
Jim was...
Sheila Reidette Shepherd
Feb 4, 2026
Sheila Reidette Shepherd, 73, of Bolivia, NC went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
Sheila was born July 24, 1952 in Concord, NC to the late David "Reid" Hampton and the late Billie "Ann" Eagle.
She was also preceded in death by her grandparents, Grady and Beulah Hampton, and grandmother Ruth Armstrong; her brother Jay Hampton.
Survivors include her husband...
George J. Wiesehahn
Feb 3, 2026
George J. Wiesehahn, 91, of Matthews, NC (formerly of Concord, NC and Wayne, NJ) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
Born in Ankelohe Germany he immigrated as a teenager to the United States through Ellis Island, served in the US Army during the Korean War and became a very proud United States citizen.
He is survived by his wife of...
James Allen Henry
Feb 3, 2026
James Allen Henry, 61, of Mount Gilead, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at home.
Jim was born November 5, 1964, in North Carolina to Glenn Allen Henry and the late Mae Louise Henry.
He was also preceded in death by brother, Joel Henry.
Jim was owner and operator of Henry's Truck and Equipment Sales were he sold Military Surplus supplies. He enjoyed...
Betty Frances Short
Feb 2, 2026
Betty Frances Short, 93, of Concord, NC passed away Monday, February 2, 2026.
Betty was born June 3, 1932 in Gastonia, NC to the late Claude Watson Hill and the late Margaret Catherine Hill.
She was also preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Earl Short; her oldest son, Carlyle Short; sisters, Billie Faye Christopher and Carol King.
Survivors include son,...
Frances Elizabeth Woods
Feb 1, 2026
Frances Elizabeth Woods, 68, of Harrisburg, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026 at Cabarrus Nursing & Rehab. Center in Concord.
Frances was born August 12, 1957, in North Carolina to Joseph Pickney Misenheimer and the late Sarah Joyce Misenheimer.
Frances was a devoted mother and grandmother who deeply loved her daughter, Tammy Nance and her grandchildren; Lauren Woods, Makayla Nance, and Breanna...
Kathy Louvine Lanier
Feb 1, 2026
Kathy Louvine Lanier, 64, of Albemarle, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026 at home.
Kathy was born February 6, 1961 in North Carolina to the late William Hoover Burris and the late Elsie Louvine Poplin Burris.
A graveside service will be on Tuesday at 2:00 pm at Dunn's Grove Baptist Church, located at 33803 Ridge Street, Albemarle, NC in Albemarle and officiated...
Sherrill Wayne Mullis
Feb 1, 2026
Sherrill Wayne Mullis, age 78, passed away February 1, 2026 in Badin, NC.
Sherrill was born on October 30, 1947 in Monroe, NC, a son of the late Onus Denver Mullis and Sadie Snipes Mullis.
Sherrill was a hardworking, dependable man who took pride in the life he built with his own two hands. A dedicated welder by trade and a true...
Robert Ritchie Lee
Jan 31, 2026
Robert Ritchie Lee, 54, of Midland, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord after a long battle with cancer.
Mr. Lee was born July 29, 1971 in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late Robert Wayne Lee and Judy Elizabeth Freeman Lee. He was also preceded in death by his father and grandparents.
Survivors include mother, Judy...
Carl Clyde Epling
Jan 30, 2026
Carl Clyde Epling, 87, of Concord, passed away Friday, January 30, 2026 at The Landings in Kannapolis.
Carl was born February 13, 1938 in Flat Top, West Virginia to the late Carl Lafayette Epling and the late Bernice Ella Epling Maynard.
He was also preceded in death by wife of 52 years Joyce Epling, and wife of 9 years Margaret Epling.
Carl was...
Amalia Mitsou
Jan 29, 2026
Amalia Mitsou, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on January 29th, 2026. Her light and nurturing spirit lives on though her two daughters and her seven grandchildren.
Hartsell Funeral Home of Concord is serving the Mitsou family.
Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com
Sara Alligood
Jan 29, 2026
Imagine if you walked into a church for the first time, not sure if you would fit in and a couple greeted you with warm smiles, the woman had a soft spirit and made you feel welcomed and at home. Their pleasure to meet you was as genuine as your curiosity about the place you visited. The couple you met...
Joy Drake Eudy
Jan 28, 2026
Joy Gaynelle Drake Eudy, 86, of Midland, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
Joy was born May 15, 1939, in Cabarrus County to the late John Alexander Drake and the late Ella Knight Drake. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 64 years, David Edward Eudy; brothers Bob Drake and...
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