Obituaries for Hartsell Funeral Home

Mar 14, 2023

Philip Cranford Laubscher, 72, of Concord, NC went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

Phil was born November 3, 1950 in Sanford, North Carolina to the late Paul Irvin Laubscher and the late Polly Frances Cranford Laubscher. He was also preceded in death by his brother,...

Mar 14, 2023

Sandra "Sandy" Gail Coley, 61, of Albemarle, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.

Sandy was born September 24, 1961, in Stanly County, North Carolina to Mary Evelyn Webb Wing and the late Roy Lee Coley. She was also preceded in death by son, Scottie Lynn Wise, Jr.; sisters, Cynthia and...

Mar 13, 2023

Mary Eleanor Hellwig, 95, of Charlotte, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023, at her home   in Charlotte NC.

Mary was born October 29, 1927, in North Carolina to the late Earle Plyler and the late Eleanor Plyler.

She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Gus Hellwig

Mary was an accomplished...

Mar 13, 2023

William Lee Bradley, 78, of Concord, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at his residence in Concord. Mr. Bradley was born August 16, 1944 in Massillion, Ohio to the late Charles Henry Bradley and the late Jeanette June Ellison Bradley.

William served as a Military Police officer in the Army for 2 years. After coming home, he...

Mar 13, 2023

We are sad to share the news of the passing of Robert U. Rourke, Jr. (Bob) of Harrisburg, NC on Monday, March 13, 2023.

Bob was born on May 9, 1945, in Worcester, MA. He graduated from Natick High School in Massachusetts and began his military career in the U.S. Army. He served two tours in Vietnam...

Mar 13, 2023

Kay Irene Lowder, 73, of High Point, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro.

Kay was born November 30, 1949 in North Carolina to the late Cameron Loutrelle Lowder and the late Irene Peggy Woodford Lowder.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm, Friday, March 17,...

Mar 11, 2023

Jewell Anne Honeycutt, 76, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Atrium Health Stanly Hospital in Albemarle.

Jewell was born August 8, 1946, in Virginia to the late Colon Whitley and the late Florence Myers Whitley. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Carroll Whitley, Kenneth "Pete" Whitley, and Charles "Pinky" Whitley; and brother-in-law,...

Mar 11, 2023

Linda Tucker Simpson Burkeholder, 73, of Granbury, TX passed away, surrounded by family, Saturday, March 11, 2023 at her daughter's home in Albemarle.

Linda was born May 1, 1949 in North Carolina to the late Davis Ritchie Tucker and the late Ruby Flora Williams Tucker.

The family will receive friends on Friday, March 17, 2023, ...

Mar 10, 2023

Richard Clark Mills passed away on March 10, 2023, at the age of 80 at his home in Charlotte, NC, with his loving wife close by, after courageously battling multiple illnesses in recent years.  His strength, perseverance and determination were an inspiration to us all.

He was born April 25, 1942, in Taylorsville, NC, to Edward Henkel Mills...

Mar 8, 2023

Joey Hurley Harwood 67, of Capra Lane Mt. Pleasant went to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Wednesday morning, March 8th 2023, in Stanly Atrium Hospital. He was born on September 26, 1955, in Stanly County.

Joey was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, gardening and all animals and nature. He was most happy...

Mar 8, 2023

Julius Michael Hustek, 64, of Midland, NC formerly of Port Huron, MI passed away Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

Mike was born April 15, 1958 in Port Huron, MI to the late James Smith and the late Beatrice Smith. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Teresa Sarazin Hustek.

Survivors include his son, Chris...

Mar 8, 2023

Steven S. Hand, Jr. 50, of Concord, NC passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

Steven was born September 28, 1972 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Steven S. Hand Sr. late Cynthia Marie Hand. Steven is also preceded in death by his sister Shantell Hand.

Steven was educated in Brooklyn, New York,...

Mar 8, 2023

Grant Douglas Lowder, 79, of Albemarle, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

Mr. Lowder was born on December 10, 1943, to the late Norman Roscoe and Faye Kathryn Fink Lowder. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by sister, Annette Fesperman.

Grant attended Millingport School and graduated in 1962. He...

Mar 7, 2023

Barbara Beaver 80, of  Concord, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Barbara Beaver was born June 7, 1942, in North Carolina to the late Edd Jeff Howell and late Elsie Howell. She was also preceded in death by husband Ray Beaver and sister Ruth Humphries.

The family will have a private graveside later....

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,...