Obituaries for Hartsell Funeral Home

Mar 7, 2023

Clara Lorch Allen, 101, of Albemarle, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at Bethany Woods Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Albemarle.

Mrs. Allen was born on October 21, 1921, to the late Henry and Victoria Furr Lorch. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Willie Joe...

Mar 7, 2023

David "Watty" B. Watkins, Jr., 63, of China Grove, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at The Greens at Cabarrus in Concord.

Watty was born January 13, 1960, in Charlotte to the late David B. Watkins, Sr. and Emily Broome Watkins.

Watty was a graduate of Central Cabarrus High School and had a...

Mar 7, 2023

George Gregory Rubin, 57, of Concord, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at his residence in Concord, NC. Mr. Rubin was born September 20, 1965 in Charleston, West Virginia to the late George Albert Rubin and the late Mary Agnes Racer Rubin.

Survivors include wife, Andrea Norris Rubin, Son, Andrew Rubin, daughters, Mary Lambert and Katie Rubin;...

Mar 6, 2023

Mary “Lib” Howell went to be with Jesus on March 6, 2023. She was preceded in death by her infant son, Scotty, and husbands James Nations, Richard Wagner, Billie Phillips, and Joe Howell as well as siblings Randolph Peck, Dorothy Wehunt, Linda Peck, and Larry Peck.

She is survived by her children Sheila Nelson (David) of Charlotte,...

Mar 5, 2023

Melvin Earl Stamper, 68, of New London, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023 at his home.

Melvin was born March 30, 1954 in North Carolina to the late Glenn Stamper and the late Odessia Mae Smith Stamper. He was also preceded in death by sister, Claudia Calloway and brother, Tony Stamper.

The family will receive...

Mar 5, 2023

Wilford "Pop" Estep, 66, of Mount Pleasant, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023, at his home in Mount Pleasant.

Wilford Estep was born March 6, 1956, in Ohio to the late Clifford John Bugel Estep and the late Lina Jane Estep.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm, Sunday, March 12, 2023,...

Mar 3, 2023

Bradley Lawrence Mahdinec, 47, of Concord, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023, at his home after 13 years of declining health. Mr. Mahdinec was born March 29, 1975, in Ohio to the late Lawrence Mahdinec and Linda Porterfield.

He was a Master Auto Technician for 20+years, his passion for cars was indescribable as that's all he ever...

Mar 2, 2023

Bernice Crump Sides, 90, of Albemarle, Stanly County, NC, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at her daughter's home surrounded by family.

Bernice was born on August 3, 1932, in Albemarle, to the late Rosa Elmina Morton Crump and Cleveland Snowford Crump. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband,...

Mar 1, 2023

Russell "Rusty" Joe Hartsell, 65, of Locust, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at his home surrounded by family.

Rusty was born October 8, 1957 in Stanly County, NC to Betty Ruth Kluttz Hartsell and the late Fetzer Eugene Hartsell.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Friday, March...

Feb 28, 2023

Jimmy Alan Clontz, 72, of Monroe, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.

Mr. Clontz was born on March 14, 1950, to the late Carl Alonzo and Georgia Greene Clontz.

Jimmy was an avid sportsman that especially loved to fish and hunt. He was a devoted fan of the...

Feb 28, 2023

Joe Richard Helms, Sr., 77, of Concord, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

Joe was born March 10, 1945, in Cabarrus County to the late Mary Hudson Helms.  He was also preceded in death by his son, Steven Helms; brothers, Jimmy, Howard and Mutt Helms; sister, Willene Herrin.

Joe...

Feb 28, 2023

Roger Smith, great husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, said goodbye to his family, all surrounding him, just after midnight, Tuesday, February 28, 2023. It was his time to depart and begin a new journey, and he and everyone knew it. No person had done more in his lifetime to make the world a better place than Roger. He...

Feb 27, 2023

Clyde Malone Cupples, 83, of New London, passed away Monday, February 27, 2023 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.

Clyde was born July 28, 1939 in Pulaski County, Arkansas to the late Clyde Malone Cupples Sr. and the late Odessa Ann Cupples. He was also preceded in death by brothers Frank and James Cupples; and sister...

Feb 26, 2023

Beatrice Lucille (Thompson) Carey, 100, formerly of Ulysses, PA died Sunday, February 26, 2023 peacefully at home in Flat Rock, NC.

Born September 15, 1922 in Ulysses, PA, she was the daughter of Forest and Myrtle Thompson. On February 1, 1943, in Buffalo, NY, she married Harold L Carey who predeceased her on May 3, 1997. They...

Feb 26, 2023

Jimmy Allen Drye, 86, of Concord, went home to be with his Lord & Saviour on Sunday, February 26, 2023.  Jimmy passed at home with family by his side.

Jimmy was born August 9, 1936 in Johnson City, TN, to the late Fred Allen Drye and the late Frances Hoover Rhoads.

Jimmy was honored to...

Feb 26, 2023

Mary Frances Rabon, 77, of  Richfield, NC passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023, at home.

Frances was born November 1, 1945, in North Carolina to the late Jessie Helms Hendley and the late Lois Hendley. She was also preceded in death by husband, James Aaron "Big A" Rabon and sister, Sylvia Hendley McGuire.

The family...

Feb 25, 2023

Margaret Geneva Long Hartsell, 92, of Stanfield, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.

Geneva was born October 9, 1930 in North Carolina to the late Wilson Long and the late Macitious Watkins Long. She was also preceded in death by siblings, Robert Long, Hoyle Long, Lucy Long, Reese Long, Lee...

Feb 25, 2023

Billy Martin Kepley, Sr., 89, of Rockwell, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023, at home with family by his side.

Billy was born May 30, 1933, in Charlotte to the late Marshall Vaughn Kepley, Sr., and the late Mamie Jean Tarlton Kepley.  He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife of 44 years, Wilma Elizabeth...

Feb 24, 2023

Alphonse Camille Chapdelaine, 75, of Concord, NC , passed away Friday, February 24, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.

Chapdelaine was born September 7, 1947, in Holyoke, Massachusetts, to the late Urbain Chapdelaine, and the late Theresa Chapdelaine.

He is survived by his wonderful and caring wife Regina Chapdelaine, his children Trent and...

Feb 24, 2023

Bobby Wayne Clay, 82, of Concord, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023 at home.

Bobby Clay was born February 3, 1941 in Concord to the late Nathan Monroe Clay and the late Elizabeth Nance Clay.  He was also preceded in death by Betty Clay; Margaret Clay; son, Tim Clay; and brother, Larry Clay.

Survivors include Girlfriend, Shawn Morris of Concord; sons,...