Obituaries for Hartsell Funeral Home

Apr 25, 2023

Elbert Lee “Whit” Whitley, Jr. of Albemarle died April 25, 2023, at home surrounded by his family. He was 89. Born in Albemarle on December 1, 1933, Whit graduated from Albemarle High School in 1951 and accepted a football scholarship to Duke University, where he was a standout defensive end for the Blue Devils.

Following college, in...

Apr 25, 2023

Mr. Crawford Lane “Jack” Carter, 73, of Salisbury, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at the Veterans Hospital in Salisbury, NC.

Mr. Carter was born January 6, 1950 in Concord, North Carolina to the late Lester Emmett Carter and the late Annie Pearl Collette Carter.

He was also preceded in death by his wife Vickie,...

Apr 24, 2023

Brenda Jo Kinley, 77, of Stanfield, NC passed away Monday, April 24, 2023 at Spring Arbor of Albemarle

Mrs. Kinley was born October 25, 1945 in Stanfield, North Carolina to the late Zeb Caldwell Helms and the late Mary Lois Kiser Helms.

She was also preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters.

Apr 24, 2023

Joey Parks Efird, 66, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023, at his home in Matthews, NC.

Joey was born on January 8, 1957, in Albemarle, North Carolina, to the late J. Edward "Ed" Efird and Janice R. Efird of Oakboro. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Gregory L. Efird.

The family will...

Apr 24, 2023

Dillon Brown Russell, 93, of Salisbury, passed away Monday, April 24, 2023 at the VA Hospital in Salisbury.

Dillon was born September 9, 1929 in Stanly County, North Carolina to the late Dillon Brown Russell Sr. and the late Eunice Poplin Russell. He was also preceded in death by brother, Ernest E. Russell, and son, Grant Gene...

Apr 23, 2023

Judith Nadine Tarlton, 75, of Monroe, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2023 at Accordius Health of Monroe.

Judith was born November 10, 1947 in North Carolina to the late Ney Clayton Price Sr. and the late Willie Mae Rushing. She was also preceded in death by devoted husband, Floyd Pernay Tarlton; brother Ney Clayton Price, Jr.; and...

Apr 23, 2023

Mary Ruth Flippen Harward gained her angel wings on April 23, 2023, at her home in Derita, a neighborhood in Charlotte, North Carolina. Mary was 81 years old. She was born November 2, 1941, in Surry County, North Carolina to Claude and Lelia Flippen.

Those of us who were blessed to be touched by Mary’s life understand...

Apr 22, 2023

Donald Miller Mullis, 79, of New London, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023, at his home.

Don was born October 23, 1943, in North Carolina to the late Watson Hunter Mullis and the late Bertha Allen Mullis. He was also preceded in death by 10 brothers and 4 sisters.

The family will receive friends from...

Apr 21, 2023

Betty P. Stallings, 90, of Concord, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 21, 2023.

Betty was born February 19, 1933 in Concord to the late Roosevelt and Vassie Poplin.  She was also preceded in death by brother, Larry Roosevelt Poplin.

Betty was a member of Eastside Missionary Baptist Church in Concord.  She retired...

Apr 21, 2023

Christopher David Eimer, 51, of Concord, NC passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 21, 2023.

Chris was born May 29, 1971 in Orange County, California to William Eimer and the late Kathleen Margean Sullivan.

Survivors include his wife of nearly ten years, Gwen Marie Morris Eimer of Concord, NC; stepson, Dillon Radford; stepdaughter, Chelsea Radford;...

Apr 20, 2023

Phelia Jolean Smith Wallace Blackwell, 87, of Harrisburg, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023 at her home.

Jolean was born February 3, 1936 in North Carolina to the late Samuel Lee Smith and the late Margaret Huneycutt Smith. She was also preceded in death by husband, Bobby Ray Blackwell, Sr.; grandson, Thadeus Reed Wallace; siblings, Peggy Sue...

Apr 20, 2023

Dorka Concepción Sosa, 58, of Harrisburg, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023.

Dorka Concepción Sosa was born December 26, 1964 in the Dominican Republic to the late Cristino Alejandro Concepción and to her still living mother Ana Lidia Sosa de Concepción, sibling; Genry, Paulina, Raquel, Miqueas and her daughter Ankrystin Pauline. Cousins; Geovanny and Joan. Nephews and...

Apr 20, 2023

Dortha "Dot" Jean Morgan, 92, of Kannapolis, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023 at her residence.

Mrs. Morgan was born July 21, 1930 in Rowan County, North Carolina to the late Elizabeth Eury and her later step-father, Paul Eury.

She was also preceded in death by husband, Paul Thomas Morgan, Sr., son Arnold Lee Morgan,...

Apr 19, 2023

Thomas Edwards Baucom, 67, of Troy, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.

Thomas was born May 9, 1955 in North Carolina to the late Homer Baucom and the late Willie Jean Edwards Baucom. He was also preceded in death by brother, Steve Baucom.

Survivors include wife, Sandra...

Apr 18, 2023

Louise Parker, 83, of Stanfield, NC passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023 peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family.

Louise was born July 23, 1939 in Albemarle, North Carolina to the late Jim and Radie McManus.

Louise was a great mother, grandmother, role model, and follower of Christ. She loved unconditionally, and set the...

Apr 18, 2023

Nancy Rae Mobley Albright, 79, of Concord, passed away peacefully from Alzheimer’s on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at Morning Side Assisted Living in Concord,

Nancy Albright was born July 15, 1943, in North Carolina to the late Alwood Mobley and the late Nancy Eskridge James. She was also preceded in death by sister, Betty Diane Cochrane.

Apr 17, 2023

Krystina Michelle Misskelley, 36, of Charlotte, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte of pneumonia.

Krystina was born September 1, 1986 in Charlotte to the late Michael Shawn Misskelley and Cindi Bailey Misskelley.  She was also preceded in death by her grandparents, Kenneth Bailey and Mary Jean Misskelley.  Survivors include...

Apr 16, 2023

Cale Bass, 53, of Concord, went to his heavenly home with Jesus on Sunday, April 16, 2023, after several years of declining health. He is whole and healthy again and celebrating being reunited with his father who passed away just a few short months ago, on December 30, 2022.

Cale was the dearly loved son of Steve...

Apr 15, 2023

Jo’Connie Ann Cook Christie was born July 13, 1954 and crossed into eternity on April 15, 2023. Born in Charlotte to Wilbur Arlie and Emma Estelle Johnson Cook, Connie and her husband of 50 years, Gary, made their home and life together in Concord.

Connie was a beloved wife, mama, Mammaw, aunt, sister, and friend. Her heart...

Apr 15, 2023

Zoë Margaret Jacobs, of Mount Pleasant, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023.

Zoë was born August 14, 2012 in Charlotte to Alexis Jacobs and Kathryn Green.  She was preceded in death by grandfathers, Klyde Green and Billy Jacobs, Jr.

Zoë was a fifth grader at Mt. Pleasant Elementary School.  Zoë will be remembered as sassy,...