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Obituaries for Hartsell Funeral Home

In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones

Peter Joseph Polumbo

Peter Joseph Polumbo

Aug 28, 2023

Peter J. Polumbo, 85, left us on August 28, 2023, to be with his children once again. A reunion we are sure made the Heavens rejoice!  

Born June 14, 1938 to Frank and Mary Polumbo in Akron, Ohio, he grew up farming , hunting and fishing in Rootstown, Ohio where he lived until 1999, before moving to North Carolina....

Edward Arthur McKay

Edward Arthur McKay

Aug 27, 2023

Mr. Edward Arthur McKay, 67, of Kannapolis died the evening of Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Atrium Health of Concord. 

Ed was born February 25, 1956 to Alice McKay. He lived throughout the United States with his mother and siblings before falling in love with Vermont and spending most of his adult life there. Vermont is also where he met...

Bruce Mills Ranson

Bruce Mills Ranson

Aug 26, 2023

Bruce "Buck" Mills Ranson, 99, of Kannapolis, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023.

Buck was born August 6, 1924 in Huntersville, North Carolina to the late Bruce McLaughlin Ranson and the late Ellen Ranson. 

He was also preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Ranson (of 50 years), daughter, Jean Ranson Ramsey, brother, Joe Wallace Ranson, sister, Sarah Eunice Ranson,...

Walter F. Howie, Jr.

Walter F. Howie, Jr.

Aug 24, 2023

Walter Franklin “Frank” Howie, Jr., 98, of Harrisburg, NC, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023.   Frank was born August 28, 1924, in Harrisburg, NC, to the late Walter Franklin Howie, Sr. and the late Barbara Elizabeth Hunter Howie.   As a young man, he enlisted in the United States Navy to serve his country aboard the Battleship USS Missouri. ...

Andrew James Marlow

Andrew James Marlow

Aug 23, 2023

Andrew James Marlow, 34, of Concord, NC passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023.

Drew was born December 6, 1988 in Concord, North Carolina to James Trent Marlow and Angela Annette Ross.   He was preceded in death by his pawpaw Larry Marlow of Concord, NC, and grandfather Clyde Ross of Kannapolis, NC.

Drew was a truck driver, champion bass fisherman, and...

Bobby Baxter Allman

Bobby Baxter Allman

Aug 23, 2023

Bobby Baxter Allman, 76, of Gold Hill, entered into rest on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.

Bobby was born on December 30, 1946, in Cabarrus County to the late Robert and Rachel Allman.  He was also preceded in death by his beloved granddaughter, Jessica Cochran.

Bobby was a proud veteran of the United States Army.  He served honorably and received medals...

Mary Kaye Huneycutt

Mary Kaye Huneycutt

Aug 23, 2023

Mary Kaye Huneycutt, 86, of Stanfield, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Kaye was born August 25, 1936 in Salisbury, North Carolina. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Selma and Harry Rouse.

The family will receive friends on Friday, August 25, 2023 from 4:00 - 5:30 pm, at Indian Hill Presbyterian Church, located...

Denise Michelle Johnson

Denise Michelle Johnson

Aug 21, 2023

Denise Michelle Johnson, 61, of Gold Hill, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023.

Denise was born November 14, 1961, in Ohio to the late George "Russ" Anderson and the late Margaret "Peggy" Anderson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Michael Johnson.

Denise enjoyed rehabilitating squirrels, earning her the nickname "Squirrel". She also enjoyed spending time with her...

Roy Lee Hall

Roy Lee Hall

Aug 20, 2023

Roy Lee Hall, 66, of Gold Hill, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury.

Roy was born September 6, 1956 in North Carolina to the late Perry Lee Hall and the late Agnes Geneva Almond Hall. He was also preceded in death by brother, Sammy Eugene Hall.

The family will receive friends on Friday,...

David Timothy Hartsell

David Timothy Hartsell

Aug 20, 2023

David Timothy Hartsell, 68, of Stanfield, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023.

David was born June 20, 1955 in Albemarle to the late Philas and Gatha Hartsell.  He was also preceded in death by his sister, Judy Christy.

David enjoyed working for Hyatt Landscaping for 22 years.  He was very mechanically talented and could operate any piece of equipment.  David...

Tony Reece Smith

Tony Reece Smith

Aug 19, 2023

Tony "Pop" Reece Smith, 66, of Locust, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. 

Tony was born July 26, 1957 in Stanly County, North Carolina to the late Ransom Reece Smith and the late Ruby Arleen Smith. 

Tony was a very simple man, who had a love for many things in life, but...

Katherine Carol Snuggs

Katherine Carol Snuggs

Aug 18, 2023

Katherine Carol Snuggs, 87, of Albemarle, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023 at Atrium Health Stanly Hospital in Albemarle.

Kay was born February 12, 1936 in North Carolina to the late Giles Willard Snuggs and the late Katherine Hornbuckle Snuggs. 

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 24, 2pm in Hartsell Funeral Home's Lefler Memorial Chapel,  officiated by...

Julia Ann Carpenter

Julia Ann Carpenter

Aug 17, 2023

Daughter of Raymond and Rosa Poplin;

Beloved wife of Harvey Gene Carpenter;

Proud mother of Sidney Gene and Jimmy Sherrill Carpenter;

Welcoming mother-in-law of Mary T Tonelli and Janie Carpenter;

Blessed "MamaC" to seven grandchildren, their spouses and her great grandchildren:

Erin and Rob Sanders: River and Charleston

Christopher and Hilary Carpenter: Addyson

Julia Carpenter

Kyle and Maria Carpenter:...

Mary Frances Long

Mary Frances Long

Aug 17, 2023

Mary Frances Long, 91, of Albemarle, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Trinity Place in Albemarle.

Mary was born October 14, 1931, in North Carolina to the late David Hovis Trull and the late Berta Ellison Trull. She was also preceded in death by husband, Joe Edward Long; sister, Geraldine Barnes; brother, JD Trull; sister, Betty Swaringen; and son, Freddie...

Robert "Bob" James Frohreich

Robert "Bob" James Frohreich

Aug 17, 2023

Robert (Bob) James Frohreich of Mt. Gilead North Carolina passed away Thursday August 17, 2023.

Born April 10, 1945, in Staten Island, New York, Bob was an only child who grew up in Three Bridges, New Jersey with his parents August (Gus) and Marjory Frohreich. 

Bob held an MS in Physics from Stephens Institute and worked as a software engineer...

Linda F. James

Linda F. James

Aug 17, 2023

Linda Faye James, 74, of Albemarle, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury.

Linda was born July 3, 1949 in North Carolina to the late Thomas Wayne Blanchette and Georgia Faye Blanchette. She was also preceded in death by husband, Harvey Walter James, Jr., and daughter, Tammy Faye May.

Linda enjoyed gardening, helping on...

William Arthur Simpler

William Arthur Simpler

Aug 16, 2023

William Arthur Simpler, 53 years of age, of Albemarle NC, changed his residence to Heaven surrounded by family on Wednesday August 16, 2023 at Glen A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury.

He was born on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 1969 in Belfast, Maine to Harry Hickman Simpler and Marie Smith Simpler, who both preceded him in death.

William worked as...

Sharon Leah Davis Ellison

Sharon Leah Davis Ellison

Aug 16, 2023

Sharon Leah Davis Ellison, 93 years of age, of Concord, formerly of Parkersburg, WV, passed awayWednesday, August 16, 2023.

Sharon was born December 5, 1929 in Copen, Braxton County, WV to the late Casto Dale and Ethel MDavis.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Gerald and Oris Davis; her sisters Veda Perkins Hill, ElmaBarnett and Wilma Hollister.

Survivors...

Matthew Todd Forsythe

Matthew Todd Forsythe

Aug 13, 2023

 

Matthew Todd Forsythe 49, of Concord, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023 at his residence in Concord.Matt loved the Civil War, he was an avid reader of history and loved touring Civil War Battle Fields especially with his Mom. He loved animals and if he could rescue them all he would.

Matthew Forsythe was born May 27, 1974 in...

Emil Frederick "Fred" Madorin

Emil Frederick "Fred" Madorin

Aug 12, 2023

Emil Frederick “Fred” Madorin, 87, of Harrisburg, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

 

Mr. Madorin was born July 18, 1936, in Adair, Missouri to the late Emil Frederick Madorin Sr. and the late Helen McCollam Madorin.

He was also preceded in death by daughter, Elizabeth Madorin.

 

Fred spent his career in the...

Peter Joseph Polumbo

Peter Joseph Polumbo

Aug 28, 2023

Peter J. Polumbo, 85, left us on August 28, 2023, to be with his children once again. A reunion we are sure made the Heavens rejoice!  

Born June 14, 1938 to Frank and Mary Polumbo in Akron, Ohio, he grew up farming , hunting and fishing in Rootstown, Ohio where he lived until 1999, before moving to North Carolina....

Edward Arthur McKay

Edward Arthur McKay

Aug 27, 2023

Mr. Edward Arthur McKay, 67, of Kannapolis died the evening of Sunday, August 27, 2023 at Atrium Health of Concord. 

Ed was born February 25, 1956 to Alice McKay. He lived throughout the United States with his mother and siblings before falling in love with Vermont and spending most of his adult life there. Vermont is also where he met...

Bruce Mills Ranson

Bruce Mills Ranson

Aug 26, 2023

Bruce "Buck" Mills Ranson, 99, of Kannapolis, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2023.

Buck was born August 6, 1924 in Huntersville, North Carolina to the late Bruce McLaughlin Ranson and the late Ellen Ranson. 

He was also preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Ranson (of 50 years), daughter, Jean Ranson Ramsey, brother, Joe Wallace Ranson, sister, Sarah Eunice Ranson,...

Walter F. Howie, Jr.

Walter F. Howie, Jr.

Aug 24, 2023

Walter Franklin “Frank” Howie, Jr., 98, of Harrisburg, NC, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023.   Frank was born August 28, 1924, in Harrisburg, NC, to the late Walter Franklin Howie, Sr. and the late Barbara Elizabeth Hunter Howie.   As a young man, he enlisted in the United States Navy to serve his country aboard the Battleship USS Missouri. ...

Andrew James Marlow

Andrew James Marlow

Aug 23, 2023

Andrew James Marlow, 34, of Concord, NC passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023.

Drew was born December 6, 1988 in Concord, North Carolina to James Trent Marlow and Angela Annette Ross.   He was preceded in death by his pawpaw Larry Marlow of Concord, NC, and grandfather Clyde Ross of Kannapolis, NC.

Drew was a truck driver, champion bass fisherman, and...

Bobby Baxter Allman

Bobby Baxter Allman

Aug 23, 2023

Bobby Baxter Allman, 76, of Gold Hill, entered into rest on Wednesday, August 23, 2023.

Bobby was born on December 30, 1946, in Cabarrus County to the late Robert and Rachel Allman.  He was also preceded in death by his beloved granddaughter, Jessica Cochran.

Bobby was a proud veteran of the United States Army.  He served honorably and received medals...

Mary Kaye Huneycutt

Mary Kaye Huneycutt

Aug 23, 2023

Mary Kaye Huneycutt, 86, of Stanfield, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Kaye was born August 25, 1936 in Salisbury, North Carolina. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Selma and Harry Rouse.

The family will receive friends on Friday, August 25, 2023 from 4:00 - 5:30 pm, at Indian Hill Presbyterian Church, located...

Denise Michelle Johnson

Denise Michelle Johnson

Aug 21, 2023

Denise Michelle Johnson, 61, of Gold Hill, passed away Monday, August 21, 2023.

Denise was born November 14, 1961, in Ohio to the late George "Russ" Anderson and the late Margaret "Peggy" Anderson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Michael Johnson.

Denise enjoyed rehabilitating squirrels, earning her the nickname "Squirrel". She also enjoyed spending time with her...

Roy Lee Hall

Roy Lee Hall

Aug 20, 2023

Roy Lee Hall, 66, of Gold Hill, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023 at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury.

Roy was born September 6, 1956 in North Carolina to the late Perry Lee Hall and the late Agnes Geneva Almond Hall. He was also preceded in death by brother, Sammy Eugene Hall.

The family will receive friends on Friday,...

David Timothy Hartsell

David Timothy Hartsell

Aug 20, 2023

David Timothy Hartsell, 68, of Stanfield, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2023.

David was born June 20, 1955 in Albemarle to the late Philas and Gatha Hartsell.  He was also preceded in death by his sister, Judy Christy.

David enjoyed working for Hyatt Landscaping for 22 years.  He was very mechanically talented and could operate any piece of equipment.  David...

Tony Reece Smith

Tony Reece Smith

Aug 19, 2023

Tony "Pop" Reece Smith, 66, of Locust, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. 

Tony was born July 26, 1957 in Stanly County, North Carolina to the late Ransom Reece Smith and the late Ruby Arleen Smith. 

Tony was a very simple man, who had a love for many things in life, but...

Katherine Carol Snuggs

Katherine Carol Snuggs

Aug 18, 2023

Katherine Carol Snuggs, 87, of Albemarle, passed away Friday, August 18, 2023 at Atrium Health Stanly Hospital in Albemarle.

Kay was born February 12, 1936 in North Carolina to the late Giles Willard Snuggs and the late Katherine Hornbuckle Snuggs. 

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, August 24, 2pm in Hartsell Funeral Home's Lefler Memorial Chapel,  officiated by...

Julia Ann Carpenter

Julia Ann Carpenter

Aug 17, 2023

Daughter of Raymond and Rosa Poplin;

Beloved wife of Harvey Gene Carpenter;

Proud mother of Sidney Gene and Jimmy Sherrill Carpenter;

Welcoming mother-in-law of Mary T Tonelli and Janie Carpenter;

Blessed "MamaC" to seven grandchildren, their spouses and her great grandchildren:

Erin and Rob Sanders: River and Charleston

Christopher and Hilary Carpenter: Addyson

Julia Carpenter

Kyle and Maria Carpenter:...

Mary Frances Long

Mary Frances Long

Aug 17, 2023

Mary Frances Long, 91, of Albemarle, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Trinity Place in Albemarle.

Mary was born October 14, 1931, in North Carolina to the late David Hovis Trull and the late Berta Ellison Trull. She was also preceded in death by husband, Joe Edward Long; sister, Geraldine Barnes; brother, JD Trull; sister, Betty Swaringen; and son, Freddie...

Robert "Bob" James Frohreich

Robert "Bob" James Frohreich

Aug 17, 2023

Robert (Bob) James Frohreich of Mt. Gilead North Carolina passed away Thursday August 17, 2023.

Born April 10, 1945, in Staten Island, New York, Bob was an only child who grew up in Three Bridges, New Jersey with his parents August (Gus) and Marjory Frohreich. 

Bob held an MS in Physics from Stephens Institute and worked as a software engineer...

Linda F. James

Linda F. James

Aug 17, 2023

Linda Faye James, 74, of Albemarle, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury.

Linda was born July 3, 1949 in North Carolina to the late Thomas Wayne Blanchette and Georgia Faye Blanchette. She was also preceded in death by husband, Harvey Walter James, Jr., and daughter, Tammy Faye May.

Linda enjoyed gardening, helping on...

William Arthur Simpler

William Arthur Simpler

Aug 16, 2023

William Arthur Simpler, 53 years of age, of Albemarle NC, changed his residence to Heaven surrounded by family on Wednesday August 16, 2023 at Glen A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury.

He was born on Veteran’s Day, November 11, 1969 in Belfast, Maine to Harry Hickman Simpler and Marie Smith Simpler, who both preceded him in death.

William worked as...

Sharon Leah Davis Ellison

Sharon Leah Davis Ellison

Aug 16, 2023

Sharon Leah Davis Ellison, 93 years of age, of Concord, formerly of Parkersburg, WV, passed awayWednesday, August 16, 2023.

Sharon was born December 5, 1929 in Copen, Braxton County, WV to the late Casto Dale and Ethel MDavis.

She was preceded in death by her brothers, Gerald and Oris Davis; her sisters Veda Perkins Hill, ElmaBarnett and Wilma Hollister.

Survivors...

Matthew Todd Forsythe

Matthew Todd Forsythe

Aug 13, 2023

 

Matthew Todd Forsythe 49, of Concord, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023 at his residence in Concord.Matt loved the Civil War, he was an avid reader of history and loved touring Civil War Battle Fields especially with his Mom. He loved animals and if he could rescue them all he would.

Matthew Forsythe was born May 27, 1974 in...

Emil Frederick "Fred" Madorin

Emil Frederick "Fred" Madorin

Aug 12, 2023

Emil Frederick “Fred” Madorin, 87, of Harrisburg, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

 

Mr. Madorin was born July 18, 1936, in Adair, Missouri to the late Emil Frederick Madorin Sr. and the late Helen McCollam Madorin.

He was also preceded in death by daughter, Elizabeth Madorin.

 

Fred spent his career in the...

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