Obituaries
Obituaries for Hartsell Funeral Home
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Douglas Stokes
Jul 12, 2023
Douglas Dwight “Doug” Stokes, a longtime community and business leader who owned Stokes Construction Company for more than half a century, died July 12, 2023, in his hometown of Albemarle.
Doug was a generous man with an entertaining wit who truly loved his community and its people. Even greater than his prodigious professional career was Doug’s love of his wife,...
Diane Lippard Caldwell
Jul 10, 2023
Diane Lippard Caldwell age 80 of Concord NC, passed away July, 10, 2023 at St. Andrews Living Center of natural causes. Diane was born June 17, 1943 in Concord, NC to Walter A. Lippard of Rimertown, Cabarrus County, NC and Ethel Huntley Lippard of Monroe, Union County, NC. Diane was a seventh generation Cabarrus County resident who graduated from Concord...
Michael "Mike" Floyd Britt
Jul 9, 2023
Michael "Mike" Floyd Britt, 53, of Albemarle, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023 at his home.
Mike was born September 3, 1969 in North Carolina to Robert Thomas Britt and Linda Kay Sells Britt.
“Mike loved his family, and he especially loved spending time with his children and grandchildren, as well as cooking, fishing, and freedom. He prided himself...
Sandra Edwards
Jul 8, 2023
Sandra "Sandy" Edwards, 65, of Harrisburg, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury.
Sandy was born October 23, 1957 in Mt. Airy, North Carolina to the late Cora Louise Jenkins. In addition to her mother, she was also preceded in death by brothers, Eddie Jenkins and Timmy Jenkins; and uncle, Joseph Felts.
Sandy loved...
Young Mu Kim
Jul 7, 2023
Young Mu Kim, 81, of Harrisburg, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023.
Mr. Kim was born January 10, 1942, in Korea. He immigrated with his family to the United States in 1978 to provide a better opportunity for his children. Mr. Kim works really hard to provide for his family. He started a successful business that put his children through...
Robert Malon Baucom
Jul 7, 2023
Robert Malon Baucom, 66, of Kernersville, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023 in Kernersville, NC.
Malon was born June 5, 1957 in Monroe, North Carolina to the late Reverend Burvin Baucom and the late Mary Lee Greene. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Bruce and Martha Baucom, and Lee and Maxine Greene, and step-dad Bobby Clontz.
There will...
Wanda Jane Brafford
Jul 7, 2023
Wanda Jane Brafford, 72, of Locust, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023, at her home in Locust. Mrs. Brafford was born November 28, 1950, in Cabarrus County to the late Frank Willard Efird, Sr. and the late Dora Jane Clontz Efird. She was also preceded in death by first husband, Billy Mac Connell, husband, Gerald Wayne Brafford, and...
Ronny Glenn Tucker
Jul 6, 2023
Ronny Glenn Tucker, 72, of Locust, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023.
Mr. Tucker was born on December 2, 1950, to the late Ira Mack and Leola Huneycutt Tucker. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his twin brother, Donny Tucker.
Ronny was a charter and lifetime member of the Stanly County Marine Corp...
Kenneth Richard Starcher
Jul 6, 2023
Kenneth Richard Starcher, Sr., 65, of Concord, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023.
Ken Starcher was born September 21, 1957 in Ohio, to the late Richard Dale Starcher and Evalena Starcher.
The family will have a celebration of life at a later date.
Survivors include wife, Beverly Starcher (of 39 years) of Concord, NC, step-son Jason Brookhart of Green Cove...
Barbara Taylor Hunter
Jul 5, 2023
Barbara Taylor Hunter, of Greensboro, NC, formerly of Lancaster, SC, aged 87, went to her heavenly home on July 5, 2023.
Barbara was the daughter of the late Julius Richard Taylor and the late Hazel Kathryn Lambert Taylor of Lancaster, SC.
She was known for her sweet welcoming demeanor, sharp wit, and her kind Christian spirit. She loved food –...
Joseph Floyd Andrews
Jul 5, 2023
Joseph Floyd Andrews, 60, of Albemarle, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at Atrium Health Pineville in Charlotte.
Joe was born June 11, 1963, in California to the late Jasper Harrison Andrews and the late Margaret Farley Andrews.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 am - 11:00 am, Monday, July 10, 2023, at Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle. The...
Johnie Melvin Harris
Jul 5, 2023
Johnie Melvin Harris, 94, of Albemarle, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at Bethany Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Johnie was born October 28, 1928, in Montgomery County, North Carolina to the late Willie Alexander Harris and the late Lillie Jane Hunsucker Harris. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Doris...
Jason Avery Hall
Jul 4, 2023
Jason Avery Hall, 52, of Concord, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023.
Jason was born June 15, 1971, in Michigan, to Diana Susan Laroe and the late Avery Dale Hall. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Brianna Hall.
Jason was an avid motorcycle rider, and enjoyed riding with his group of friends. He found peace and comfort...
John James Rogers
Jul 4, 2023
John James Rogers, 85, of Albemarle, passed away peacefully at home, Tuesday, July 4, 2023.
John was born November 8, 1937 in North Carolina to the late Gilbert Thomas Rogers and the late Julia Smith Huneycutt. He was also preceded in death by brother, Thomas Rogers and step-sister Betty Little.
The family will receive friends from 9:00 am - 9:45 am,...
Bickett Douglas Fort
Jul 3, 2023
Bickett Douglas Fort, 73, of Concord, passed away Monday, July 3, 2023, at his home in Concord, NC.
Bickett Douglas Fort (affectionately known as “BD” and “Bic”) was born September 7, 1949 in Manhattan, New York to Claude Bickett Fort, and Alleane Shell Fort. He grew up in Teaneck, New Jersey where he played football for Teaneck High School. He...
Peggy Jean Efird
Jul 3, 2023
Peggy Jean Trull Efird, 76, of Stanfield, NC passed away Monday, July 3, 2023, surrounded by her family.
Peggy was born December 8, 1946, in South Carolina to the late Eugene Trull and the late Eva Barbee Trull. She was also preceded in death by brother, Oscar Lewis.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Thursday, July...
Michael "Mike" Robert Bowden
Jul 2, 2023
Michael “Mike” Robert Bowden, age 67, husband of Ginny Bowden, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at his residence in Concord, NC.
Mr. Bowden was born December 12, 1955 in Delaware County, Pennsylvania to Robert and Marion Bowden. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Perry Bowden.
Mike worked, until retirement, for Washington Township Public Schools...
Harry James "Jim" Seery, III
Jul 2, 2023
Harry James "Jim" Seery, 74, of Concord, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Mr.Seery was born December 14, 1948 in New York to the late Harry James Seery II and the late Marion Seery. He was also preceded in death by brother, John Edward Seery; and sisters; Maryann Seery and Patti Lee Seery.
The family...
Willie Payne Napier
Jun 29, 2023
Willie Payne Napier, 82, of Albemarle, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023, at home.
Willie was born on January 13, 1941, in North Carolina, to the late Eugene Page and the late Ira Grace Harvell Page. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Gene Payne; sister, Georgia Page and brother, Grady Page.
Willie was...
Lori Lynette Self
Jun 28, 2023
Lori Lynette Self, 57, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Mrs. Self was born April 9, 1966 in Concord, North Carolina to the late Richard Claye Ramsey and the late Patricia Gail Ramsey. She graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1984 and RCCC with a associate degree in Early Childhood....
Douglas Stokes
Jul 12, 2023
Douglas Dwight “Doug” Stokes, a longtime community and business leader who owned Stokes Construction Company for more than half a century, died July 12, 2023, in his hometown of Albemarle.
Doug was a generous man with an entertaining wit who truly loved his community and its people. Even greater than his prodigious professional career was Doug’s love of his wife,...
Diane Lippard Caldwell
Jul 10, 2023
Diane Lippard Caldwell age 80 of Concord NC, passed away July, 10, 2023 at St. Andrews Living Center of natural causes. Diane was born June 17, 1943 in Concord, NC to Walter A. Lippard of Rimertown, Cabarrus County, NC and Ethel Huntley Lippard of Monroe, Union County, NC. Diane was a seventh generation Cabarrus County resident who graduated from Concord...
Michael "Mike" Floyd Britt
Jul 9, 2023
Michael "Mike" Floyd Britt, 53, of Albemarle, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023 at his home.
Mike was born September 3, 1969 in North Carolina to Robert Thomas Britt and Linda Kay Sells Britt.
“Mike loved his family, and he especially loved spending time with his children and grandchildren, as well as cooking, fishing, and freedom. He prided himself...
Sandra Edwards
Jul 8, 2023
Sandra "Sandy" Edwards, 65, of Harrisburg, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury.
Sandy was born October 23, 1957 in Mt. Airy, North Carolina to the late Cora Louise Jenkins. In addition to her mother, she was also preceded in death by brothers, Eddie Jenkins and Timmy Jenkins; and uncle, Joseph Felts.
Sandy loved...
Young Mu Kim
Jul 7, 2023
Young Mu Kim, 81, of Harrisburg, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023.
Mr. Kim was born January 10, 1942, in Korea. He immigrated with his family to the United States in 1978 to provide a better opportunity for his children. Mr. Kim works really hard to provide for his family. He started a successful business that put his children through...
Robert Malon Baucom
Jul 7, 2023
Robert Malon Baucom, 66, of Kernersville, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023 in Kernersville, NC.
Malon was born June 5, 1957 in Monroe, North Carolina to the late Reverend Burvin Baucom and the late Mary Lee Greene. He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Bruce and Martha Baucom, and Lee and Maxine Greene, and step-dad Bobby Clontz.
There will...
Wanda Jane Brafford
Jul 7, 2023
Wanda Jane Brafford, 72, of Locust, passed away Friday, July 7, 2023, at her home in Locust. Mrs. Brafford was born November 28, 1950, in Cabarrus County to the late Frank Willard Efird, Sr. and the late Dora Jane Clontz Efird. She was also preceded in death by first husband, Billy Mac Connell, husband, Gerald Wayne Brafford, and...
Ronny Glenn Tucker
Jul 6, 2023
Ronny Glenn Tucker, 72, of Locust, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2023.
Mr. Tucker was born on December 2, 1950, to the late Ira Mack and Leola Huneycutt Tucker. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his twin brother, Donny Tucker.
Ronny was a charter and lifetime member of the Stanly County Marine Corp...
Kenneth Richard Starcher
Jul 6, 2023
Kenneth Richard Starcher, Sr., 65, of Concord, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023.
Ken Starcher was born September 21, 1957 in Ohio, to the late Richard Dale Starcher and Evalena Starcher.
The family will have a celebration of life at a later date.
Survivors include wife, Beverly Starcher (of 39 years) of Concord, NC, step-son Jason Brookhart of Green Cove...
Barbara Taylor Hunter
Jul 5, 2023
Barbara Taylor Hunter, of Greensboro, NC, formerly of Lancaster, SC, aged 87, went to her heavenly home on July 5, 2023.
Barbara was the daughter of the late Julius Richard Taylor and the late Hazel Kathryn Lambert Taylor of Lancaster, SC.
She was known for her sweet welcoming demeanor, sharp wit, and her kind Christian spirit. She loved food –...
Joseph Floyd Andrews
Jul 5, 2023
Joseph Floyd Andrews, 60, of Albemarle, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at Atrium Health Pineville in Charlotte.
Joe was born June 11, 1963, in California to the late Jasper Harrison Andrews and the late Margaret Farley Andrews.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 am - 11:00 am, Monday, July 10, 2023, at Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle. The...
Johnie Melvin Harris
Jul 5, 2023
Johnie Melvin Harris, 94, of Albemarle, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at Bethany Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Johnie was born October 28, 1928, in Montgomery County, North Carolina to the late Willie Alexander Harris and the late Lillie Jane Hunsucker Harris. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Doris...
Jason Avery Hall
Jul 4, 2023
Jason Avery Hall, 52, of Concord, passed away Tuesday, July 4, 2023.
Jason was born June 15, 1971, in Michigan, to Diana Susan Laroe and the late Avery Dale Hall. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Brianna Hall.
Jason was an avid motorcycle rider, and enjoyed riding with his group of friends. He found peace and comfort...
John James Rogers
Jul 4, 2023
John James Rogers, 85, of Albemarle, passed away peacefully at home, Tuesday, July 4, 2023.
John was born November 8, 1937 in North Carolina to the late Gilbert Thomas Rogers and the late Julia Smith Huneycutt. He was also preceded in death by brother, Thomas Rogers and step-sister Betty Little.
The family will receive friends from 9:00 am - 9:45 am,...
Bickett Douglas Fort
Jul 3, 2023
Bickett Douglas Fort, 73, of Concord, passed away Monday, July 3, 2023, at his home in Concord, NC.
Bickett Douglas Fort (affectionately known as “BD” and “Bic”) was born September 7, 1949 in Manhattan, New York to Claude Bickett Fort, and Alleane Shell Fort. He grew up in Teaneck, New Jersey where he played football for Teaneck High School. He...
Peggy Jean Efird
Jul 3, 2023
Peggy Jean Trull Efird, 76, of Stanfield, NC passed away Monday, July 3, 2023, surrounded by her family.
Peggy was born December 8, 1946, in South Carolina to the late Eugene Trull and the late Eva Barbee Trull. She was also preceded in death by brother, Oscar Lewis.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Thursday, July...
Michael "Mike" Robert Bowden
Jul 2, 2023
Michael “Mike” Robert Bowden, age 67, husband of Ginny Bowden, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 2, 2023 at his residence in Concord, NC.
Mr. Bowden was born December 12, 1955 in Delaware County, Pennsylvania to Robert and Marion Bowden. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Perry Bowden.
Mike worked, until retirement, for Washington Township Public Schools...
Harry James "Jim" Seery, III
Jul 2, 2023
Harry James "Jim" Seery, 74, of Concord, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.
Mr.Seery was born December 14, 1948 in New York to the late Harry James Seery II and the late Marion Seery. He was also preceded in death by brother, John Edward Seery; and sisters; Maryann Seery and Patti Lee Seery.
The family...
Willie Payne Napier
Jun 29, 2023
Willie Payne Napier, 82, of Albemarle, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023, at home.
Willie was born on January 13, 1941, in North Carolina, to the late Eugene Page and the late Ira Grace Harvell Page. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Gene Payne; sister, Georgia Page and brother, Grady Page.
Willie was...
Lori Lynette Self
Jun 28, 2023
Lori Lynette Self, 57, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Mrs. Self was born April 9, 1966 in Concord, North Carolina to the late Richard Claye Ramsey and the late Patricia Gail Ramsey. She graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School in 1984 and RCCC with a associate degree in Early Childhood....
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