Obituaries for Hartsell Funeral Home

May 23, 2023

Leslie Morrissa Polychrones, 57, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville.

Leslie was born July 6, 1965 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, to the late Harvey Lee Turk and the late Phyllis Marilyn Ling. She was also preceded in death by her step-father, Clyde Ling.

May 23, 2023

Brian Christopher Sanders, 42, of Kannapolis, NC went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. He has been completely healed from the physical burdens that plagued him for 12.5 years following a devastating brain injury. After being trapped in utter darkness for so long, the first thing he saw was the face of Jesus! Praise...

May 23, 2023

Betty Martin Reynolds, 86, of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Terra Bella in Harrisburg.

Betty was born October 14, 1936 in Rutherford County to the late William and Vergie Martin.  She was also preceded in death by husband, Bobby Reynolds; and three sisters, Frances Humphries, Katy Rice, and Doris Hudson.

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May 22, 2023

Patricia Anne McDermott, 63, of Concord, passed away Monday, May 22, 2023 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

She was born February 26, 1960 in New Zealand to the late Philip McDermott and late Patricia Evelyn Farmer McDermott.

Patricia is a loving mother of three not including her dogs Molly and Daisy. She is a...

May 22, 2023

Michael Craig Barbee, 74, of Midland took his final flight to his eternal home Monday, May 22, 2023. Through the salvation of Jesus Christ, by grace through faith, Michael was welcomed to heaven and greeted by the Lord and many loved ones. Mike spent his life loving people. He lived a full life never meeting a stranger, whether it...

May 21, 2023

Owonna Smith Clayton, 93, of Weddington, North Carolina, formerly of Albemarle, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on May 21, 2023. She was an extraordinary spouse, mother, sister and grandmother.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 1st at First Baptist Church in Albemarle at 2:00 pm, followed by a reception...

May 20, 2023

Joseph Philip "Phil" Carter, 65, of Midland, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his loved ones at his home on Saturday, May 20,2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Jean Carter, and two loving children, Shelley and Clint.

Phil was born July 18, 1957 in Wilmington, North Carolina to the...

May 19, 2023

Donald Elson Brooks, Sr., 84, of Albemarle, passed away Friday, May 19, 2023, at Bethany Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Donald was born February 6, 1939, in North Carolina to the late Dewell Clyde Brooks and the late Blanche Love Brooks. He was also preceded in death by siblings, Edgar James Brooks, John Morris Brooks, Aulida Trull....

May 17, 2023

On May 17th, 2023, Peggy Edmonds Welch Penninger, 86, of Wilmington, NC passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side. Peggy was born on January 5th, 1937 in Swannanoa, North Carolina.

Peggy is survived by her daughter, Angela Ann Welch, stepdaughter Shelia Penninger Jones, Step-Daughter, Susan Penninger King and Step-Daughter Adele Penninger Lozito, her...

May 16, 2023

Jacqueline "Jackie" Barbee Britt, 78, of Albemarle, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023 in North Myrtle Beach.

Jackie was born May 29, 1944 in North Carolina to the late Lane Deberry Barbee and the late Sally Rebecca Cranford Barbee.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, Monday, May 22, 2023 at...

May 13, 2023

Darrell Smith, 84, of Norwood, passed away at home after a short battle with colon cancer on May 13, 2023. Darrell was born in Stanly County, NC to Lennox and Georgia (Cooper) Smith on January 31, 1939.

Darrell is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marlene Smith, daughters Jan (Guy) Wilkerson, of Winston-Salem, NC; Ginger Grimes...

May 12, 2023

Edward Westley Hausleben, 87, of Concord, NC, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023 at Morningside Assisted Living in Concord, NC.

He was preceded in death by his brother Paul, his sister Priscilla, and his grandson Ricky.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Lois Hausleben of Concord, NC, his daughter Catherine Aikey and...

May 11, 2023

Robert Roger Clark II, 61, of Concord, departed this earth for his heavenly home on Thursday, May 11, 2023 in Concord.

Mr. Clark was born December 26, 1961 in West Virginia to the late Robert Roger Clark and Patricia Stover Jones. He was also preceded in death by brother, Russel "Rusty" Clark; nephew, Dallas Clark; step-granddaughters, Timbre...

May 10, 2023

Billie Jean Mullis Smith, 90, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at Concord Place.

Billie Jean was born March 29, 1933 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late Raymond Lee Mullis and the late Lula Measimer Mullis. She was also preceded in death by sister, Ruby Mullis Poston.

Services for the Smith...

May 9, 2023

Marshall Leon "Sonny" Isenhour, Sr.,78, of Concord, NC passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Sonny was born May 2, 1945 in Stanly County, North Carolina to the late Cleo Leon Isenhour and the late Ethel May Smith-Isenhour-Love. He was also preceded in death by a brother, James Preston Isenhour;...

May 9, 2023

Dennis William Murr, 81, of Concord, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2023 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord, surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. Murr was born July 1, 1941 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Louis William Murr and the late Mary Dorothea Murr. He was also preceded in death by his wife Doris Jean...

May 8, 2023

Patricia Barbee Smith, 73, of Mount Pleasant, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.

Patricia was born on April 28, 1950, in Concord, NC to the late Grady Julius Barbee and Ada Linker Barbee.  She was also predeceased in death by her brothers, Bill Barbee, Aubrey “Short” Barbee, and Herman...

May 7, 2023

Lawrence J. Strum, 84, of Cedar Point, NC, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord, NC.  He was born January 3, 1939 in Henderson, NC.  A celebration of his life will take place at a later date.

May 6, 2023

Christian (“Chris”) Erik Rasmussen, 72, of Charlotte, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2023 after a year-long battle with leukemia at Novant Health in Huntersville, with his loving wife by his side.

Mr. Rasmussen was born July 8, 1950 in Albany, New York to the late Erik Rasmussen and the late Helene Rasmussen. He was also preceded in...

May 5, 2023

Friday, May 5, 2023, our beloved matriarch peacefully received her wings. This morning, as the sun appeared over our beautiful garden, we saw it shine brighter than ever before.

To many, Lenora Cameron Callihan was already an angel who could feel their needs and offer compassionate support.  Through her quiet listening, kind words, and millions of cookies,...