Obituaries
Obituaries for Hartsell Funeral Home
In Memory of Our Dear Loved Ones
Price Junior Efird
Oct 16, 2023
Price Junior Efird, 93, of Albemarle, passed away peacefully with his loving wife of 70 years by his side, Monday, October 16, 2023 at his home.
Price was born January 10, 1930 in North Carolina to the late Grady Jacob Efird and the late Mary Jane Floyd Efird. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Jack, Lewis, Harvol, Floyd Lee,...
Elree Barnhill Price
Oct 15, 2023
Mrs. Price passed away October 15, 2023 at Trinity Place in Albemarle.
The family will hold a private service at a later time.
Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland is serving the family.
Evelyn "Evie" Sellati
Oct 15, 2023
Evelyn "Evie" Sellati, 81, of Mount Gilead, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023 at her residence.
Evie was born March 15, 1942 in Hollywood, Florida to the late Walter Arthur Mitton and the late Evelyn Mitton.
The family will receive friends October 29, 2023, from 1:00 pm - 1:45pm at Hartsell Funeral Home in Albemarle. A Celebration of life will...
James Elmore Lee, Jr.
Oct 14, 2023
James (Jimmy)Elmore Lee, Jr., 103, formerly of Concord, NC passed away peacefully at his residence on October 14, 2023 .
He was born September 9, 1920 to the late James Elmore Lee, Sr. and Kate King Lee. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Nora Mae “Jack” Faggart, a brother Lewis Monroe Lee and a sister...
Mary Lorraine Williams Tucker
Oct 14, 2023
Mary Lorraine Williams Tucker, 79, of Monroe, NC passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Pruitt Health-Union Pointe in Monroe.
Mrs. Tucker was born March 6, 1944 in Union County, NC to the late Gurthy Julius Williams and the late Nina Mack Williams. She was one of 8 beautiful children.She was also preceded in death by her brother, Aubrey Lewis...
Peggy Ann Crayton Smith
Oct 13, 2023
Peggy Ann Crayton Smith, age 86 of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023, at Novant Health Forsyth Hospital, due to injuries resulting from a fall.
Peggy was born on March 12, 1937, in Stanly County, NC, to the late Floyd Crayton and Viola Hinson. She married her soul mate, Bobby Kenneth Smith, on July 23, 1955.
She...
Carolyn Haviland Smith Decker
Oct 12, 2023
It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carolyn Haviland Smith Decker, aged 73 on Thursday, October 12, 2023, after a difficult battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was surrounded by her loving family in her final days.
Carolyn was born March 14, 1950, in Charlotte, North Carolina, to the late Haviland Smith Sr. and the late...
Judy Hanna Deaton
Oct 12, 2023
Judy Hanna Deaton, 69, died peacefully at home on October 12, 2023 after a brave and courageous journey with metastatic breast cancer.
Judy was born on November 7, 1953 in West Jefferson, NC to Jim Hanna and Ruth Williams Hanna. Jim served in Air Force for 20 years and Judy was proud of her military heritage. Growing up, she attended...
Ray "Jack" Hill
Oct 11, 2023
Ray Jackson Hill, 70, of Badin, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Bethany Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Albemarle, surrounded by his family.
Jack was born November 2, 1952 in Texas to the late Ray Jackson Hill Sr. and the late Gwendolyn Lipe Hill.
Jack was a simple man who loved and cherished his family more than anything....

Sara Kathleen Pickler
Oct 11, 2023
Sara Kathleen Pickler, 61, of Albemarle, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Forrest Oakes Healthcare Center in Albemarle.
Sara was born August 22, 1962, in Albemarle to the late Eugene Burns Pickler and the late Janet Wirth Pickler. Sara spent her early life as a resident of Holy Angels in Belmont, NC. As a child she transitioned to O’Berry...
Robin Lang Teeter
Oct 10, 2023
Robin Lang Teeter passed into his heavenly home on October 10th, 2023 in Greenville, South Carolina.
Robin was born on July 4,1958 in Greensboro, NC. He was adopted into his loving family in August of 1958. He is predeceased by his parents, Glenn A Teeter and Myrtle W Teeter of Albemarle, NC and his niece, Jessica McJunkins of Cleveland.
Robin...
Sheryl Denise Lanier
Oct 9, 2023
Sheryl Denise Lanier, 64, of Harrisburg, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023 at her home.
Sheryl was born August 18, 1959 in North Carolina to the late Ray Allen Lanier and the late Lelia Jean Lanier. She was also preceded in death by sister, Susan Fries; sister-in-law, Benita Lanier.
The graveside service will be on Friday at 11:30 am at Crown...
Bobby Ray Lambert
Oct 9, 2023
Bobby Ray Lambert, 83, of Harrisburg, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Ray was born June 15, 1940 in North Carolina to the late David Lambert and the late Merley Lambert. He was also preceded in death by brother, Delmer Reece Lambert; sisters, Alice Honeycutt and Judy Mae Furr.
The family will receive friends from...
Kay Frances Hunt
Oct 8, 2023
Kay Frances Hunt, 79, of Concord, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023 at home in Concord.
Kay was born July 1, 1944 in North Carolina to the late Lonnie Boyd Griffin and the late Wilma Lambert. She was also preceded in death by her Step-Father, Hurley Lambert.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Friday, October...
Wayne Sylvester Ford
Oct 8, 2023
Wayne Sylvester Ford, 82, of Concord went to see his Lord and Savior on October 8, 2023, surrounded by his loving family after an extended illness for two years.
Wayne was born August 12, 1941, to the late Clifford and Mary Hinson Ford. He graduated from Hartsell School in 1959. He was a truck driver for Yellow Freight for twenty...
Linda Threadgill McCall
Oct 7, 2023
Linda Threadgill McCall, 64, of Concord, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023 at McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe.
Mrs. McCall was born August 15, 1959 in Concord, North Carolina to the late Jack Thomas Threadgill and the late Ellen Jane Hartness. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Christell Marie Santis Guzman Saguilan; sister, Martha Ann Guy; brother,...
Shirley Adams Stroud
Oct 7, 2023
Born June 11, 1934, the daughter of a farmer during the Great Depression in Chesterfield, SC. She has always worked hard, been a bit stubborn, had grit, yet a soft heart, a kind word always spoken, and a love of Jesus like few I know. She loved to toil with her hands, loved nature, adored her family, always dreamed of...
Ann Barbara Monroe
Oct 6, 2023
Ann Barbara Monroe, 79, of Midland, NC, passed away at home peacefully Friday October 6, 2023.
Ann was born August 13,1944, in Sherburne, New York to the late Joseph Abbott and the late Fannie Rose Abbott.
She was also preceded in death by, Rosemary (Abbott) Brown, Fredrick Abbott, and Anthony (Tony) Abbott.
The family will receive friends and family from...
Edward J. "Buck" Linker, Sr.
Oct 6, 2023
Edward J. "Buck" Linker, Sr., 83, of Midland, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023 at Atrium Health Pineville in Charlotte.
Buck was born July 9, 1940 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late Buford Edward Linker and the late Marie Honeycutt Linker. He was also preceded in death by brother, Roger Dale Linker, Sr. and sister, Doris Junker.
Survivors include...
Carl Edwin Squires
Oct 5, 2023
Carl passed peacefully. He was born to George and Veloney of Efland, North Carolina.
At 18 he entered the US Air Force and served as an electrical technician in North Africa. After his term in the Air Force, he completed his GED, then earned a BA and MA at Arizona State University. Later he earned a Doctorate of Education from...
Price Junior Efird
Oct 16, 2023
Price Junior Efird, 93, of Albemarle, passed away peacefully with his loving wife of 70 years by his side, Monday, October 16, 2023 at his home.
Price was born January 10, 1930 in North Carolina to the late Grady Jacob Efird and the late Mary Jane Floyd Efird. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Jack, Lewis, Harvol, Floyd Lee,...
Elree Barnhill Price
Oct 15, 2023
Mrs. Price passed away October 15, 2023 at Trinity Place in Albemarle.
The family will hold a private service at a later time.
Hartsell Funeral Home of Midland is serving the family.
Evelyn "Evie" Sellati
Oct 15, 2023
Evelyn "Evie" Sellati, 81, of Mount Gilead, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023 at her residence.
Evie was born March 15, 1942 in Hollywood, Florida to the late Walter Arthur Mitton and the late Evelyn Mitton.
The family will receive friends October 29, 2023, from 1:00 pm - 1:45pm at Hartsell Funeral Home in Albemarle. A Celebration of life will...
James Elmore Lee, Jr.
Oct 14, 2023
James (Jimmy)Elmore Lee, Jr., 103, formerly of Concord, NC passed away peacefully at his residence on October 14, 2023 .
He was born September 9, 1920 to the late James Elmore Lee, Sr. and Kate King Lee. He was preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Nora Mae “Jack” Faggart, a brother Lewis Monroe Lee and a sister...
Mary Lorraine Williams Tucker
Oct 14, 2023
Mary Lorraine Williams Tucker, 79, of Monroe, NC passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Pruitt Health-Union Pointe in Monroe.
Mrs. Tucker was born March 6, 1944 in Union County, NC to the late Gurthy Julius Williams and the late Nina Mack Williams. She was one of 8 beautiful children.She was also preceded in death by her brother, Aubrey Lewis...
Peggy Ann Crayton Smith
Oct 13, 2023
Peggy Ann Crayton Smith, age 86 of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023, at Novant Health Forsyth Hospital, due to injuries resulting from a fall.
Peggy was born on March 12, 1937, in Stanly County, NC, to the late Floyd Crayton and Viola Hinson. She married her soul mate, Bobby Kenneth Smith, on July 23, 1955.
She...
Carolyn Haviland Smith Decker
Oct 12, 2023
It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carolyn Haviland Smith Decker, aged 73 on Thursday, October 12, 2023, after a difficult battle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was surrounded by her loving family in her final days.
Carolyn was born March 14, 1950, in Charlotte, North Carolina, to the late Haviland Smith Sr. and the late...
Judy Hanna Deaton
Oct 12, 2023
Judy Hanna Deaton, 69, died peacefully at home on October 12, 2023 after a brave and courageous journey with metastatic breast cancer.
Judy was born on November 7, 1953 in West Jefferson, NC to Jim Hanna and Ruth Williams Hanna. Jim served in Air Force for 20 years and Judy was proud of her military heritage. Growing up, she attended...
Ray "Jack" Hill
Oct 11, 2023
Ray Jackson Hill, 70, of Badin, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at Bethany Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Albemarle, surrounded by his family.
Jack was born November 2, 1952 in Texas to the late Ray Jackson Hill Sr. and the late Gwendolyn Lipe Hill.
Jack was a simple man who loved and cherished his family more than anything....

Sara Kathleen Pickler
Oct 11, 2023
Sara Kathleen Pickler, 61, of Albemarle, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Forrest Oakes Healthcare Center in Albemarle.
Sara was born August 22, 1962, in Albemarle to the late Eugene Burns Pickler and the late Janet Wirth Pickler. Sara spent her early life as a resident of Holy Angels in Belmont, NC. As a child she transitioned to O’Berry...
Robin Lang Teeter
Oct 10, 2023
Robin Lang Teeter passed into his heavenly home on October 10th, 2023 in Greenville, South Carolina.
Robin was born on July 4,1958 in Greensboro, NC. He was adopted into his loving family in August of 1958. He is predeceased by his parents, Glenn A Teeter and Myrtle W Teeter of Albemarle, NC and his niece, Jessica McJunkins of Cleveland.
Robin...
Sheryl Denise Lanier
Oct 9, 2023
Sheryl Denise Lanier, 64, of Harrisburg, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023 at her home.
Sheryl was born August 18, 1959 in North Carolina to the late Ray Allen Lanier and the late Lelia Jean Lanier. She was also preceded in death by sister, Susan Fries; sister-in-law, Benita Lanier.
The graveside service will be on Friday at 11:30 am at Crown...
Bobby Ray Lambert
Oct 9, 2023
Bobby Ray Lambert, 83, of Harrisburg, passed away Monday, October 9, 2023 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Ray was born June 15, 1940 in North Carolina to the late David Lambert and the late Merley Lambert. He was also preceded in death by brother, Delmer Reece Lambert; sisters, Alice Honeycutt and Judy Mae Furr.
The family will receive friends from...
Kay Frances Hunt
Oct 8, 2023
Kay Frances Hunt, 79, of Concord, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2023 at home in Concord.
Kay was born July 1, 1944 in North Carolina to the late Lonnie Boyd Griffin and the late Wilma Lambert. She was also preceded in death by her Step-Father, Hurley Lambert.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Friday, October...
Wayne Sylvester Ford
Oct 8, 2023
Wayne Sylvester Ford, 82, of Concord went to see his Lord and Savior on October 8, 2023, surrounded by his loving family after an extended illness for two years.
Wayne was born August 12, 1941, to the late Clifford and Mary Hinson Ford. He graduated from Hartsell School in 1959. He was a truck driver for Yellow Freight for twenty...
Linda Threadgill McCall
Oct 7, 2023
Linda Threadgill McCall, 64, of Concord, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023 at McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe.
Mrs. McCall was born August 15, 1959 in Concord, North Carolina to the late Jack Thomas Threadgill and the late Ellen Jane Hartness. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Christell Marie Santis Guzman Saguilan; sister, Martha Ann Guy; brother,...
Shirley Adams Stroud
Oct 7, 2023
Born June 11, 1934, the daughter of a farmer during the Great Depression in Chesterfield, SC. She has always worked hard, been a bit stubborn, had grit, yet a soft heart, a kind word always spoken, and a love of Jesus like few I know. She loved to toil with her hands, loved nature, adored her family, always dreamed of...
Ann Barbara Monroe
Oct 6, 2023
Ann Barbara Monroe, 79, of Midland, NC, passed away at home peacefully Friday October 6, 2023.
Ann was born August 13,1944, in Sherburne, New York to the late Joseph Abbott and the late Fannie Rose Abbott.
She was also preceded in death by, Rosemary (Abbott) Brown, Fredrick Abbott, and Anthony (Tony) Abbott.
The family will receive friends and family from...
Edward J. "Buck" Linker, Sr.
Oct 6, 2023
Edward J. "Buck" Linker, Sr., 83, of Midland, passed away Friday, October 6, 2023 at Atrium Health Pineville in Charlotte.
Buck was born July 9, 1940 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina to the late Buford Edward Linker and the late Marie Honeycutt Linker. He was also preceded in death by brother, Roger Dale Linker, Sr. and sister, Doris Junker.
Survivors include...
Carl Edwin Squires
Oct 5, 2023
Carl passed peacefully. He was born to George and Veloney of Efland, North Carolina.
At 18 he entered the US Air Force and served as an electrical technician in North Africa. After his term in the Air Force, he completed his GED, then earned a BA and MA at Arizona State University. Later he earned a Doctorate of Education from...
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