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Obituaries for Hartsell Funeral Home
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Kenneth Caldwell
Jun 14, 2023
Kenneth (“Ken”) Clontz Caldwell Sr, age 97 passed away peacefully of natural causes on June 14, 2023, at St. Andrews Living Center in Concord, NC. He was born to the late Joe Boyce Caldwell and Fleta Rimmer Caldwell on June 11, 1926, in East Monbo Village in Iredell County which was submerged when Lake Norman was created. He attended Troutman High...
Heather Ryals
Jun 14, 2023
Heather Diane Carter Ryals, 49, of Kannapolis, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
Heather was born August 31, 1973, in Concord, North Carolina to Diane Morgan Carter and the late Randell Lee Carter. She was also preceded in death by her maternal grandmother Ollie Mae Morgan, grandfather John Ellis Morgan, and paternal grandmother Frances Mae Carter
The family...
Bruce Helms, Jr.
Jun 12, 2023
Bruce (Butch) Edward Helms, 71, of Concord, went home to be with the Lord Monday, June 12, 2023, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury.
Bruce Helms was born October 28, 1951, in North Carolina to the late Bruce Edward Helms Sr. and the late Julia Helms.
Bruce was a loving and faithful husband of 38 years. He worked...
Jesse Deal
Jun 12, 2023
Jesse Milton Deal, 80, of Charlotte, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 12, 2023.
Jesse was born May 1, 1943, in Cabarrus County to the late Homer and Dora Deal.
Jesse graduated from North Carolina State in 1965. He was a veteran of the Air Force and Air National Guard. Jesse retired as Lt....
John Howell
Jun 11, 2023
John Merritt Howell, 84, of Concord, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Accordius Nursing and Rehabilitation in Concord.
Mr. Howell was born November 8, 1938 in North Carolina to the late John Adam Howell and the late Myrtle Howell. He was also preceded in death by brother, Jerry Ketmen Howell, brother, Billy Vance Howell, Sr, sister, Madeline Potts...
Jerry Yannacci
Jun 11, 2023
Jerry Yannacci, 93, of Midland, passed away on June 11, 2023, peacefully at home, with his loving son by his side.
Mr. Yannacci was born April 2, 1930 in New York to the late Vincenzo Yannacci and the late Rose Yannacci. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 69 years, Josephine and brother, Joseph Yannacci.
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Virginia Strickhouser
Jun 11, 2023
Virginia Elizabeth Strickhouser, 77, of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, June 11, 2023, after a brief battle with Covid pneumonia.
In 1945, Virginia was born to the late James Renwick Wilkes Jr. and the late Elizabeth Triplett Wilkes. She was also preceded in death by her brother, James Renwick Wilkes III...
Dorothy Hatley
Jun 11, 2023
Dorothy "Dot" Brooks Hatley, 87, of Locust, formerly of Oakboro, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Autumn Care in Marshville.
Mrs. Hatley was born May 26, 1936 in Stanly County to the late Samuel Lee Brooks and Chloe Williams Brooks. She was also preceded in death by husband, Hardis Wayne Hatley.
She was a homemaker and worked...
Patricia Harrington
Jun 11, 2023
Patricia Kay Harrington, 81, of Norwood, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023, at her home.
Patricia was born January 22, 1942, in Stanly County, North Carolina to the late Coy Vester Chandler and the late Blanche Eva Springer Chandler Vanhoy. She was also preceded in death by husband, Jerry Wayne Harrington and siblings, Roger Chandler and Claudette Kepley.
The graveside...
Janice Kennedy
Jun 10, 2023
Janice Baucom Kennedy of Oakboro reached for the hand she longed for on June 10, 2023, leaving her earthly home for her heavenly home.
Born, November 27, 1935, in Union County to the late Fred Ray Baucom and Margie Thomas Baucom, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Kenneth Melvin Kennedy, sisters, Ramelle Baucom, Clara Baucom, Brother, Glenn...
Jessica "Genia" Efird
Jun 9, 2023
Jessica "Genia" Eugenia Efird, 61, of Albemarle, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023 at her home.
Genia was born August 4, 1961 in Shelby, North Carolina to the late Ralph Preston Rice and the late Patricia Amanda Cook. She was also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Freedom Briann Dixon.
Genia was a beloved mother, sister, and grandmother. Family was...
Breck Smith
Jun 8, 2023
Mr. Breck Howard Smith, 64, of Charlotte, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023 at his residence in Charlotte.
Mr. Smith was born September 12, 1958 in Wilmington, North Carolina to the late Harry Lee Smith, Jr. and the late Geraldine Shipman Smith.
He was also preceded in death by his grandparents Harry Lee Smith, Sr., Lucille Stubbs Smith,...
Carl Lambert
Jun 7, 2023
Carl Davis Lambert, 84, of Locust, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at his home.
Carl was born December 21, 1938, in Stanly County, North Carolina to the late John Filmore Lambert and the late Sara Rosetta Hinson Lambert. He was also preceded in death by 5 brothers and 5 sisters.
The family will receive friends from 5:00pm - 7:00pm,...
Ronald Dulin
Jun 6, 2023
Ronald Eugene Dulin, 81, of Mount Pleasant, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.
Ron was born May 18, 1942 in Concord, North Carolina to the late Lewis Eugene Dulin and the late Annie Elizabeth Dulin. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Ellen Dulin Whitley.
Ron was the best father a...
Ted Smith
Jun 5, 2023
Ted Lenwood Smith, 88 of Albemarle passed at his home on June 5, 2023.
He is survived by the love of his life of 63 years, Linda Wishon Smith, one son Ted Lenwood Smith, II and wife Judy Broyles-Smith. His only surviving sibling, Shelby Jean Smith.
Lenwood has four grandchildren, Ben Smith (Haley), Elizabeth Candis Forrest (Brantley), John Christopher Smith...
Tonya Moore
Jun 5, 2023
Tonya Gayle Polk Moore, 53, of Charlotte, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville.
She was born April 15, 1970 in Charlotte, North Carolina to H.R. Polk and the late Shirley Houston Polk. Tonya was also preceded in death by her grandparents Mulder & Myrtle Polk, and George & Louise Houston.
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Lewis Blackwelder
Jun 5, 2023
Lewis "Whitey" Blackwelder, 77, of Concord, NC passed away Monday, June 5, 2023 at Pruitthealth-Town Center in Harrisburg.
Whitey was born September 12, 1945 in Concord, NC to the late Glen "Gundy" Blackwelder and the late Evelyn Irene Barringer Blackwelder. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Alice Blackwelder.
Survivors include his son, Chris Blackwelder and...
Kris Allen VanGilder
Jun 5, 2023
Kris Allen VanGilder, 57, of Stanfield, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023 at his home in Stanfield.
Kris was born July 13, 1965 in Ohio to the late Harold and the late Luella VanGilder. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Marvin and Melvin; and long time partner, Lynn.
Kris dedicated his life to the racing...
Gayle Talbert-Pharis
Jun 4, 2023
Gayle Ann Pharis, 75, of Albemarle, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Gayle was born July 2, 1947 in North Carolina to the late Marvin and Letha Efird Byrd. She was also preceded in death by husband, Jerry Pharis and son, Joe Talbert.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm...
Vernard Manning
Jun 3, 2023
Vernard Gene Manning, 85, of Concord, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023 surrounded by his closest friends.Mr. Manning was born March 6, 1938 in Smyrna, South Carolina to the late Fulton Manning and the late Stella May Manning.
He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Bonnie Kay Manning; and his daughter Kimberly Jean Totten.
Vernard...
Kenneth Caldwell
Jun 14, 2023
Kenneth (“Ken”) Clontz Caldwell Sr, age 97 passed away peacefully of natural causes on June 14, 2023, at St. Andrews Living Center in Concord, NC. He was born to the late Joe Boyce Caldwell and Fleta Rimmer Caldwell on June 11, 1926, in East Monbo Village in Iredell County which was submerged when Lake Norman was created. He attended Troutman High...
Heather Ryals
Jun 14, 2023
Heather Diane Carter Ryals, 49, of Kannapolis, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
Heather was born August 31, 1973, in Concord, North Carolina to Diane Morgan Carter and the late Randell Lee Carter. She was also preceded in death by her maternal grandmother Ollie Mae Morgan, grandfather John Ellis Morgan, and paternal grandmother Frances Mae Carter
The family...
Bruce Helms, Jr.
Jun 12, 2023
Bruce (Butch) Edward Helms, 71, of Concord, went home to be with the Lord Monday, June 12, 2023, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury.
Bruce Helms was born October 28, 1951, in North Carolina to the late Bruce Edward Helms Sr. and the late Julia Helms.
Bruce was a loving and faithful husband of 38 years. He worked...
Jesse Deal
Jun 12, 2023
Jesse Milton Deal, 80, of Charlotte, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 12, 2023.
Jesse was born May 1, 1943, in Cabarrus County to the late Homer and Dora Deal.
Jesse graduated from North Carolina State in 1965. He was a veteran of the Air Force and Air National Guard. Jesse retired as Lt....
John Howell
Jun 11, 2023
John Merritt Howell, 84, of Concord, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Accordius Nursing and Rehabilitation in Concord.
Mr. Howell was born November 8, 1938 in North Carolina to the late John Adam Howell and the late Myrtle Howell. He was also preceded in death by brother, Jerry Ketmen Howell, brother, Billy Vance Howell, Sr, sister, Madeline Potts...
Jerry Yannacci
Jun 11, 2023
Jerry Yannacci, 93, of Midland, passed away on June 11, 2023, peacefully at home, with his loving son by his side.
Mr. Yannacci was born April 2, 1930 in New York to the late Vincenzo Yannacci and the late Rose Yannacci. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 69 years, Josephine and brother, Joseph Yannacci.
...
Virginia Strickhouser
Jun 11, 2023
Virginia Elizabeth Strickhouser, 77, of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on Sunday, June 11, 2023, after a brief battle with Covid pneumonia.
In 1945, Virginia was born to the late James Renwick Wilkes Jr. and the late Elizabeth Triplett Wilkes. She was also preceded in death by her brother, James Renwick Wilkes III...
Dorothy Hatley
Jun 11, 2023
Dorothy "Dot" Brooks Hatley, 87, of Locust, formerly of Oakboro, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Autumn Care in Marshville.
Mrs. Hatley was born May 26, 1936 in Stanly County to the late Samuel Lee Brooks and Chloe Williams Brooks. She was also preceded in death by husband, Hardis Wayne Hatley.
She was a homemaker and worked...
Patricia Harrington
Jun 11, 2023
Patricia Kay Harrington, 81, of Norwood, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023, at her home.
Patricia was born January 22, 1942, in Stanly County, North Carolina to the late Coy Vester Chandler and the late Blanche Eva Springer Chandler Vanhoy. She was also preceded in death by husband, Jerry Wayne Harrington and siblings, Roger Chandler and Claudette Kepley.
The graveside...
Janice Kennedy
Jun 10, 2023
Janice Baucom Kennedy of Oakboro reached for the hand she longed for on June 10, 2023, leaving her earthly home for her heavenly home.
Born, November 27, 1935, in Union County to the late Fred Ray Baucom and Margie Thomas Baucom, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Kenneth Melvin Kennedy, sisters, Ramelle Baucom, Clara Baucom, Brother, Glenn...
Jessica "Genia" Efird
Jun 9, 2023
Jessica "Genia" Eugenia Efird, 61, of Albemarle, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023 at her home.
Genia was born August 4, 1961 in Shelby, North Carolina to the late Ralph Preston Rice and the late Patricia Amanda Cook. She was also preceded in death by her granddaughter, Freedom Briann Dixon.
Genia was a beloved mother, sister, and grandmother. Family was...
Breck Smith
Jun 8, 2023
Mr. Breck Howard Smith, 64, of Charlotte, passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023 at his residence in Charlotte.
Mr. Smith was born September 12, 1958 in Wilmington, North Carolina to the late Harry Lee Smith, Jr. and the late Geraldine Shipman Smith.
He was also preceded in death by his grandparents Harry Lee Smith, Sr., Lucille Stubbs Smith,...
Carl Lambert
Jun 7, 2023
Carl Davis Lambert, 84, of Locust, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at his home.
Carl was born December 21, 1938, in Stanly County, North Carolina to the late John Filmore Lambert and the late Sara Rosetta Hinson Lambert. He was also preceded in death by 5 brothers and 5 sisters.
The family will receive friends from 5:00pm - 7:00pm,...
Ronald Dulin
Jun 6, 2023
Ronald Eugene Dulin, 81, of Mount Pleasant, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.
Ron was born May 18, 1942 in Concord, North Carolina to the late Lewis Eugene Dulin and the late Annie Elizabeth Dulin. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Ellen Dulin Whitley.
Ron was the best father a...
Ted Smith
Jun 5, 2023
Ted Lenwood Smith, 88 of Albemarle passed at his home on June 5, 2023.
He is survived by the love of his life of 63 years, Linda Wishon Smith, one son Ted Lenwood Smith, II and wife Judy Broyles-Smith. His only surviving sibling, Shelby Jean Smith.
Lenwood has four grandchildren, Ben Smith (Haley), Elizabeth Candis Forrest (Brantley), John Christopher Smith...
Tonya Moore
Jun 5, 2023
Tonya Gayle Polk Moore, 53, of Charlotte, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville.
She was born April 15, 1970 in Charlotte, North Carolina to H.R. Polk and the late Shirley Houston Polk. Tonya was also preceded in death by her grandparents Mulder & Myrtle Polk, and George & Louise Houston.
...
Lewis Blackwelder
Jun 5, 2023
Lewis "Whitey" Blackwelder, 77, of Concord, NC passed away Monday, June 5, 2023 at Pruitthealth-Town Center in Harrisburg.
Whitey was born September 12, 1945 in Concord, NC to the late Glen "Gundy" Blackwelder and the late Evelyn Irene Barringer Blackwelder. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Alice Blackwelder.
Survivors include his son, Chris Blackwelder and...
Kris Allen VanGilder
Jun 5, 2023
Kris Allen VanGilder, 57, of Stanfield, passed away Monday, June 5, 2023 at his home in Stanfield.
Kris was born July 13, 1965 in Ohio to the late Harold and the late Luella VanGilder. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Marvin and Melvin; and long time partner, Lynn.
Kris dedicated his life to the racing...
Gayle Talbert-Pharis
Jun 4, 2023
Gayle Ann Pharis, 75, of Albemarle, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Gayle was born July 2, 1947 in North Carolina to the late Marvin and Letha Efird Byrd. She was also preceded in death by husband, Jerry Pharis and son, Joe Talbert.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm...
Vernard Manning
Jun 3, 2023
Vernard Gene Manning, 85, of Concord, passed away Saturday, June 3, 2023 surrounded by his closest friends.Mr. Manning was born March 6, 1938 in Smyrna, South Carolina to the late Fulton Manning and the late Stella May Manning.
He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Bonnie Kay Manning; and his daughter Kimberly Jean Totten.
Vernard...
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