Obituaries for Hartsell Funeral Home

Jan 21, 2020

Debra Gail Smith, 55, of New London, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2020.

Ms. Smith was born July 13, 1964 to the late Joyce Gail Smith and father. In addition to her mother, she was also preceded in death by her brother.

Debra worked as a correctional officer in Troy. She was an exceptional employee...

Jan 20, 2020

Lucille Harrington, 94, of Oakboro, passed away Monday, January 20, 2020 at Trinity Place in Albemarle.

Mrs. Harrington was born May 1, 1925 in Stanly County to the late John Ray Huneycutt and the late Onie Morgan Huneycutt. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Onas Ray Harrington; sister, Fay Huneycutt Furr; and brother, Hoover...

Jan 20, 2020

Margaret Whitley Hatley, 97, of Oakboro, passed away Monday, January 20, 2020 at her home.

Mrs. Hatley was born April 29, 1922 in Stanly County to the late John Franklin Whitley and the late Sarah Lambert Whitley. She was also preceded in death by her husband Clyde Hatley, Sr; and son, Clyde Hatley, Jr.

A...

Jan 19, 2020

Sudie "Sue" Mae Saunders, 92, of Concord, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

Sue was born April 5, 1927 in Morganton, North Carolina to the late William S. Mull and the late Leatha Crawley Mull. She was also preceded in death by husband, Fred Alexander Saunders.

The family will...

Jan 19, 2020

Betty Ruth Tinker Connell, 86, of Harrisburg, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at  home surrounded by family.

She was born July 23, 1933 in North Carolina to the late William J. Tinker and the late Cora Greene Tinker. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald J. Connell, and her...

Jan 19, 2020

Thomas Joseph  Henry, 75, of Albemarle, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Bethany Woods Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Thomas was born February 14, 1944 in New York to the late Thomas Henry and the late Margaret Henry Columbia.

Survivors include wife, Brenda Henry of New London, NC; brother, John Henry; sisters, Rosa Lee Armoto,...

Jan 19, 2020

John Benton Mabry, III, 58, of Norwood, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at his home in Norwood.

Benji was born March 16, 1961 in Stanly County to John Benton Mabry Jr. and Eleanor Hasty Chamley.  He was also preceded in death by his brother, Timothy John Mabry.

In addition to his parents, he is...

Jan 18, 2020

William Bright Starnes, 88, of Concord, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Clear Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Mint Hill after a long battle of Alzheimer's.

Mr. Starnes was born April 13, 1931 in North Carolina to the late Floyd William Starnes and the late Mary Starnes.

The family will receive friends Thursday,...

Jan 18, 2020

Jack McGhee, 71, of Concord, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

Jack was born February 17, 1948 to the late Jack McGhee Sr. and the late Martha Faulk McGhee. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his step-daughter, Rhonda Denise Medford.

Jack enjoyed bass...

Jan 17, 2020

A much-loved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother, Joseph Edward Bures of Peachtree City, GA passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17 with his family present.

He leaves his wife and co-star of 52 years, Marcia Ann Bures, his two-in house productions (daughters) Jennifer Schneider and Diana Fuller, his favorite son-in law James Payne Fuller, his grandsons...

Jan 17, 2020

Ted Huneycutt, 73, of The Villages, FL passed away January 17, 2020.

Ted is survived by his wife Miriam; daughter Kim and husband Garrett Poplin; and grandchildren Austin and Bailey Poplin.

Ted was owner of Elite Textiles in Albemarle.  He and Miriam retired to Florida where he was an avid golfer and enjoyed time with...

Jan 17, 2020

Rose Harwood Mullis, 81, of Concord, was called home by her heavenly Father Friday, January 17, 2020.

Rose was born September 3, 1938 in Mount Pleasant to the late Harold and Evelyn Harwood.  In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by beloved husband, Buddy Mullis; son, Randy Harwood Mullis; grandson, Andrew Sides; brothers, Timothy...

Jan 16, 2020

June Marie Lefler Fink, 94, of Concord, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020.

June was born July 9, 1925 in Cabarrus County to the late Walter Theodore Lefler and the late Mary Bell Canup Lefler.  She was also preceded in death by beloved husband, William Sheron Fink and 9 siblings.

June retired from Cannon Mills...

Jan 16, 2020

Carl Franklin Love, 84, of Locust, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Bethany Woods Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Albemarle.

Carl was born June 14, 1935 in Stanly County to the late Roy and Etta Love.  He was also preceded in death by wife, Betty Love; brother, Clyde Love; and sister, Francis Harris.

Carl...

Jan 15, 2020

Reggie Dean Burris, 65, of Albemarle, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Atrium Health Main in Charlotte.

Mr. Burris was born June 2, 1954 in Stanly County to the late Arthur Lee Burris and the late Ruth Estelle Burris. He was also preceded in death by a grandchild, a great grandchild, and a brother, Rodney Stephen Burris....

Jan 14, 2020

Elvin Cladine Poplin, 92, of New London, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at  his home.

Mr. Poplin was born August 22, 1927  to the late Arnold W. Poplin and the late Nannie Lou Poplin. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his first wife, Eddus Poplin, and his second wife, Suzanne...

Jan 12, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Mathis, 95, of Concord, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 at home with her loving family at her side.

Mary was born June 20, 1924 in Luling, Texas, to the late Mack Henry Kight and the late Grace Naomi Cook Kight.  She was also preceded in death by beloved husband, James William Mathis; daughter, Cheryl...

Jan 11, 2020

Arminda Alvarez Colon, 92, of Concord, NC , formerly of Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, New York City and Deltona, FL, peacefully passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020.

Arminda (Tata) was born November 11, 1927 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico to the late Gabino Alvarez and the late Celeste Goty Alvarez.  She was also preceded in death by her husband,...

Jan 11, 2020

Tony Coleman Raborn, 85, of Mint Hill, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Clear Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Mint Hill.

Mr. Raborn was born September 8, 1934 in Mecklenburg County to the late Carlos Purcell Raborn and the late Agnes Raborn. He was also preceded in death by wife, Jo Nan Raborn, second wife,...

Jan 11, 2020

Shizuko Kimura Collins, 89, of Concord, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

Shizuko was born October 21, 1930 in Chibaken, Japan to the late Hiroshi and Tami Kimura. She was also preceded in death by her husband Marvin.

Shizuko was petite in stature and full of energy when it...