Obituaries
Obituaries for Hartsell Funeral Home
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Betty Ritchie
Nov 15, 2018
Betty Culbreth McLean Ritchie, a resident of Harrisburg, NC, unexpectantly passed away on November 15. Having celebrated her 90th birthday on September 30, she was continuously active as a dedicated servant in her church and tireless volunteer in the community until her death.
A native of Raeford, NC, Betty graduated from Hoke County High School and, in...
Jennie Kluttz
Nov 15, 2018
Jennie Elvina Hinson Kluttz, 86, of Marshville, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018.
Mrs. Kluttz was born June 8, 1932 to the late William Philas and Lula Mae Meggs Hinson. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy Clinton Kluttz. Jennie retired from Stanly Knitting Mills in Oakboro after 35...
Mary Barbee
Nov 14, 2018
Mary Maxine Black Barbee, 93, of Pittsboro NC passed into her Savior’s arms November 14, 2018. Maxine “Mack” was born July 28, 1925 in Wade, NC of Thomas Ralph Black, Sr. and Foy Beatrice Kluttz Black. She had four siblings, Elizabeth Lane Black, Bobbie Kluttz Black Cagle, Thomas Ralph Black, Jr. (wife Pattie) and is survived by a brother, James...
Elizabeth Biggers
Nov 14, 2018
Elizabeth Canupp Biggers, 96, of Charlotte, formerly of Harrisburg, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018.
Elizabeth was born in 1921 in Richfield to the late Daniel and Hattie Canupp. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Biggers; granddaughter, Wendy Marie Caldwell; one brother; and four sisters.
Elizabeth was a member of Center...
Jack Neel
Nov 12, 2018
Jack F. Neel passed away with his family by his side, November 12, 2018. He was born April 19, 1930 in Bluefield, W.Va to Arie Robey and James Neel. Jack grew up in Pearisburg, Va. where he met the love of his life, Kathryn Hale. Jack and Kathryn were married in 1950.
Jack graduated from Virginia Tech...
Jiles Tucker
Nov 10, 2018
Jiles Mathue Tucker, 90, of Mt. Pleasant went to be with the Lord, Saturday, November 10, 2018, after a period of declining health.
Jiles was born June 11, 1928 in Stanly County, one of 12 children, to the late James A. Tucker and Mandy Harvell Tucker. He is also preceded in death by son-in-law, John Harrison, Sr.;...
Robert Newkirk
Nov 10, 2018
Robert Billings Newkirk Jr. (‘Bob”) passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 10, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina after a short battle with cancer. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Robert B. Newkirk Sr. and Ruth L. (Moran) Newkirk, by his wife of 46 years, Barbara Jean (Galietta) Newkirk, by his wife of 13 years,...
Vernie Smith
Nov 10, 2018
Vernie Mae Smith, 87, of Oakboro, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Spring Arbor of Albemarle.
Mrs. Smith was born January 15, 1931to the late Coil Brown and Lottie Mae Love. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Flave Warren Smith; son, Donnie Warren Smith; brother, Robert Love, and...
Joseph Freeman
Nov 10, 2018
An obituary is not available at this time for Joseph Freeman. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Jackie Godwin
Nov 9, 2018
Jackie Deal Godwin 50, of Harrisburg, NC passed away following a courageous battle with breast cancer.
Jackie was born March 13, 1968, in Boone, NC to Jim Deal and Melinda Robinson Chambers. The mountains never left Jackie’s spirit and as such, she was a loyal Mountaineer. Not only was Jackie a fierce Appalachian Mountaineer, she...
Edith Little
Nov 9, 2018
Edith Mullis Little, 83, of Monroe, passed away Friday, November 9, 2018.
Edith was born November 14, 1934 in Union County to the late Chonce and Ersel Mullis. She was also preceded in death by beloved husband, Ronald Leo Little; three brothers, Roy, James and Wayne Mullis; and sister, Lela Griffin.
She was...
Jennifer Berger
Nov 9, 2018
Jennifer Lowder Berger, 39, of Fayetteville passed away suddenly on Friday, November 9, 2018.
She is survived by her husband, Evan Berger of the home; her children, Caydan, Charlotte, Cody, Ethan and Sheridan; her parents, Curtis and Wanda Heath; two brothers, Michael and Clifton Heath; and a host of extended family and friends.
Jennifer was...
Linda Sue Rushing
Nov 9, 2018
Linda Sue Hatley Rushing, 79, of Concord, passed away Friday, November 9, 2018.
Sue was born September 30, 1939 in Stanly County to the late Britton Floyd Hatley and the late Minnie Martha Hatley. She was also preceded in death by beloved husband, Gene Rushing; son, Timmie Rushing; and brother, Ted Hatley.
Sue retired from...
Deborah Morgan
Nov 9, 2018
Deborah Lee Cummings Morgan, 67, of Mills River, NC went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 9, 2018. Debbie was the daughter of the late Chester Alvin Cummings and Mary Deborah Taylor Cummings. She was also preceded in death by her brother John Taylor Cummings. Debbie was a devoted, loving mother and grandmother. She knew the...
Evelyn Kindley
Nov 7, 2018
Evelyn Ruth Ferguson Kindley, age 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at Stanly Manor in Albemarle. She was a retired employee of Cannon Mills and worked for many years at Lambert’s Day Care. She enjoyed growing her flowers and vegetables, cooking meals for her family and embroidering. Her faith was a central focus in her life...
Daisy Grant
Nov 7, 2018
Daisy Mae Grant, 79, of Concord, NC passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at PruittHealth - Town Center in Harrisburg.
Daisy was born January 27, 1939 in Georgetown, SC to the late Stephen Heard Grant Sr. and the late Lucille S. Grant. She was also preceded in death by her brothers George K. Grant and William H....
Richard Morton Ii
Nov 7, 2018
Richard William Morton, II, 24, of Albemarle, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018.
Mr. Morton was born March 27, 1994 to Bobbie Griffin and the late Richard William Morton. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by his grandmother, Debra Biggers and aunt, Sandra Rexann Weeks. Richard enjoyed hunting and fishing, but amongst...
Anna Kinley
Nov 7, 2018
Anna Lee Kinley passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, NC. Born in Brevard, NC on May 29, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Floy Mull. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert L. Kinley. Her greatest joy was caring for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was active...
Melvin Hartsell
Nov 4, 2018
Melvin Lee Hartsell, 86, of Oakboro, passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at Five Oaks Manor in Concord.
Mr. Hartsell was born July 20, 1932 to the late Grover Cleveland and Dallie Helms Hartsell. In addition to his parents, he was also proceeded in death by an infant brother, Morris. Melvin was a dedicated member of West...
Marilyn Ramsey
Nov 4, 2018
Sue Ramsey, of Palestine, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018 at 2:34 am at her home in downtown Palestine.
Sue was born December 29 in Stanly County to the late Herman and Virginia (JV) Russell Ramsey. She was a big part of the Palestine Parade and the community and will be missed. Sue is survived by her fur...
Betty Ritchie
Nov 15, 2018
Betty Culbreth McLean Ritchie, a resident of Harrisburg, NC, unexpectantly passed away on November 15. Having celebrated her 90th birthday on September 30, she was continuously active as a dedicated servant in her church and tireless volunteer in the community until her death.
A native of Raeford, NC, Betty graduated from Hoke County High School and, in...
Jennie Kluttz
Nov 15, 2018
Jennie Elvina Hinson Kluttz, 86, of Marshville, passed away Thursday, November 15, 2018.
Mrs. Kluttz was born June 8, 1932 to the late William Philas and Lula Mae Meggs Hinson. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy Clinton Kluttz. Jennie retired from Stanly Knitting Mills in Oakboro after 35...
Mary Barbee
Nov 14, 2018
Mary Maxine Black Barbee, 93, of Pittsboro NC passed into her Savior’s arms November 14, 2018. Maxine “Mack” was born July 28, 1925 in Wade, NC of Thomas Ralph Black, Sr. and Foy Beatrice Kluttz Black. She had four siblings, Elizabeth Lane Black, Bobbie Kluttz Black Cagle, Thomas Ralph Black, Jr. (wife Pattie) and is survived by a brother, James...
Elizabeth Biggers
Nov 14, 2018
Elizabeth Canupp Biggers, 96, of Charlotte, formerly of Harrisburg, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018.
Elizabeth was born in 1921 in Richfield to the late Daniel and Hattie Canupp. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Biggers; granddaughter, Wendy Marie Caldwell; one brother; and four sisters.
Elizabeth was a member of Center...
Jack Neel
Nov 12, 2018
Jack F. Neel passed away with his family by his side, November 12, 2018. He was born April 19, 1930 in Bluefield, W.Va to Arie Robey and James Neel. Jack grew up in Pearisburg, Va. where he met the love of his life, Kathryn Hale. Jack and Kathryn were married in 1950.
Jack graduated from Virginia Tech...
Jiles Tucker
Nov 10, 2018
Jiles Mathue Tucker, 90, of Mt. Pleasant went to be with the Lord, Saturday, November 10, 2018, after a period of declining health.
Jiles was born June 11, 1928 in Stanly County, one of 12 children, to the late James A. Tucker and Mandy Harvell Tucker. He is also preceded in death by son-in-law, John Harrison, Sr.;...
Robert Newkirk
Nov 10, 2018
Robert Billings Newkirk Jr. (‘Bob”) passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 10, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina after a short battle with cancer. Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Robert B. Newkirk Sr. and Ruth L. (Moran) Newkirk, by his wife of 46 years, Barbara Jean (Galietta) Newkirk, by his wife of 13 years,...
Vernie Smith
Nov 10, 2018
Vernie Mae Smith, 87, of Oakboro, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018 at Spring Arbor of Albemarle.
Mrs. Smith was born January 15, 1931to the late Coil Brown and Lottie Mae Love. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Flave Warren Smith; son, Donnie Warren Smith; brother, Robert Love, and...
Joseph Freeman
Nov 10, 2018
An obituary is not available at this time for Joseph Freeman. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Jackie Godwin
Nov 9, 2018
Jackie Deal Godwin 50, of Harrisburg, NC passed away following a courageous battle with breast cancer.
Jackie was born March 13, 1968, in Boone, NC to Jim Deal and Melinda Robinson Chambers. The mountains never left Jackie’s spirit and as such, she was a loyal Mountaineer. Not only was Jackie a fierce Appalachian Mountaineer, she...
Edith Little
Nov 9, 2018
Edith Mullis Little, 83, of Monroe, passed away Friday, November 9, 2018.
Edith was born November 14, 1934 in Union County to the late Chonce and Ersel Mullis. She was also preceded in death by beloved husband, Ronald Leo Little; three brothers, Roy, James and Wayne Mullis; and sister, Lela Griffin.
She was...
Jennifer Berger
Nov 9, 2018
Jennifer Lowder Berger, 39, of Fayetteville passed away suddenly on Friday, November 9, 2018.
She is survived by her husband, Evan Berger of the home; her children, Caydan, Charlotte, Cody, Ethan and Sheridan; her parents, Curtis and Wanda Heath; two brothers, Michael and Clifton Heath; and a host of extended family and friends.
Jennifer was...
Linda Sue Rushing
Nov 9, 2018
Linda Sue Hatley Rushing, 79, of Concord, passed away Friday, November 9, 2018.
Sue was born September 30, 1939 in Stanly County to the late Britton Floyd Hatley and the late Minnie Martha Hatley. She was also preceded in death by beloved husband, Gene Rushing; son, Timmie Rushing; and brother, Ted Hatley.
Sue retired from...
Deborah Morgan
Nov 9, 2018
Deborah Lee Cummings Morgan, 67, of Mills River, NC went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 9, 2018. Debbie was the daughter of the late Chester Alvin Cummings and Mary Deborah Taylor Cummings. She was also preceded in death by her brother John Taylor Cummings. Debbie was a devoted, loving mother and grandmother. She knew the...
Evelyn Kindley
Nov 7, 2018
Evelyn Ruth Ferguson Kindley, age 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at Stanly Manor in Albemarle. She was a retired employee of Cannon Mills and worked for many years at Lambert’s Day Care. She enjoyed growing her flowers and vegetables, cooking meals for her family and embroidering. Her faith was a central focus in her life...
Daisy Grant
Nov 7, 2018
Daisy Mae Grant, 79, of Concord, NC passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at PruittHealth - Town Center in Harrisburg.
Daisy was born January 27, 1939 in Georgetown, SC to the late Stephen Heard Grant Sr. and the late Lucille S. Grant. She was also preceded in death by her brothers George K. Grant and William H....
Richard Morton Ii
Nov 7, 2018
Richard William Morton, II, 24, of Albemarle, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018.
Mr. Morton was born March 27, 1994 to Bobbie Griffin and the late Richard William Morton. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by his grandmother, Debra Biggers and aunt, Sandra Rexann Weeks. Richard enjoyed hunting and fishing, but amongst...
Anna Kinley
Nov 7, 2018
Anna Lee Kinley passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, NC. Born in Brevard, NC on May 29, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Floy Mull. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert L. Kinley. Her greatest joy was caring for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was active...
Melvin Hartsell
Nov 4, 2018
Melvin Lee Hartsell, 86, of Oakboro, passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at Five Oaks Manor in Concord.
Mr. Hartsell was born July 20, 1932 to the late Grover Cleveland and Dallie Helms Hartsell. In addition to his parents, he was also proceeded in death by an infant brother, Morris. Melvin was a dedicated member of West...
Marilyn Ramsey
Nov 4, 2018
Sue Ramsey, of Palestine, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018 at 2:34 am at her home in downtown Palestine.
Sue was born December 29 in Stanly County to the late Herman and Virginia (JV) Russell Ramsey. She was a big part of the Palestine Parade and the community and will be missed. Sue is survived by her fur...
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