Obituaries for Hartsell Funeral Home

Apr 11, 2023

Saundra Elaine Smith, 85, of Locust, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.

Mrs. Smith was born on January 21, 1938, to the late Jennings Theodore and Minnie Arlene Taylor Deas. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Ted Allen Smith; sister, Barbara Barnhardt; sister, Sharon Deas; sister, Jennings Deas;...

Apr 11, 2023

Joseph Wayne Myers, 38, of Salisbury, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023 in Salisbury, NC.

Mr. Myers was born January 24, 1985 in Salisbury, North Carolina to John Wayne Myers, Jr. and Donna Birch.

Joseph had a passion for animals, creative building, never wearing a shirt, and telling stories of his past. Joseph spent a...

Apr 10, 2023

Jennifer Marie Lambert Meade, 37, of Bristol, VA passed away after a short illness on Monday, April 10, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.

Jennifer was born September 28, 1985 in Concord, North Carolina to David "Bruce" Lambert and Patricia Felker Lambert.  She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. William A. Lambert;...

Apr 10, 2023

Patricia Helms Jenkins, 86, of Monroe, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023, at her son’s home in Charlotte. NC

Patricia was born April 3, 1937, to the late Martin Lucerne Helms and the late Seena Adeline Helms.

She was also preceded in death by husband, Ralph William Jenkins, sisters, Rachel McGee, Margaret Helms, Mary Helms,...

Apr 9, 2023

Charles Edward Clark, 91, of Midland, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 9, 2023.

Charles was born March 8, 1932 in Chatham County to the late Margaret Jane Clark Thrift.  He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Lillian Hartsell Clark.

A devout Christian and member of First Baptist Church Midland...

Apr 8, 2023

Donald Gene Efird, 86, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Atrium Health Stanly Hospital in Albemarle.

Donnie was born February 9, 1937 in North Carolina to the late James Henry Efird and the late Lessie Efird. He was also preceded in death by son, Dexter Gene Efird; brothers, J. Kenneth Efird, Darrell C. Efird,...

Apr 8, 2023

Conley L. Howell, 83, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 at home in Albemarle.

Conley was born December 20, 1939 in North Carolina to the late Lawrence McKinney and the late Mildred Howell. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Rhonda Tinney.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 am -...

Apr 7, 2023

Stephen (Steve) Marshal Jordan, age 38, born on May 30, 1984 in Upland, CA. He was raised in East Olympia, WA and resided in Concord, NC at the time he went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, April 7, 2023.

Steve passed from this life peacefully with his mother and father at his side....

Apr 6, 2023

Jerry Boyd Vanhoy, 78, of Gold Hill, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023, at his home.

Jerry was born July 2, 1944, in Stanly County, North Carolina to the late Charles Ira Vanhoy and the late Lillie Belle Huneycutt Vanhoy. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Lane Vanhoy and Tom Vanhoy.

The family...

Apr 6, 2023

Thomas Milton Suggs, 87, of Concord, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023, at The Gardens of Taylor Glen in Concord.

Tom was born in Gaston County to the late Ralph Marvin Suggs and the late Catherine Wilson Sparrow Suggs.  He was also preceded in death by brothers, Bob and Larry Suggs,  and sister, Mary Ann Clemmer.

Apr 6, 2023

David M. Chewning passed away peacefully on April 6, 2023, after a long illness. He was surrounded by family and friends, and was laughing and joking until the very end.

He was born on December 20, 1949, in Aiken, SC and spent most of his life in the Carolinas. He ran his own company, DC Paint Works,...

Apr 5, 2023

Jay "JL" Menefee, 74, of Albemarle, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023, in Albemarle.

Jay Menefee was born July 17, 1948, in North Carolina to the late Francis Earl Menefee and the late Edith Mae Menefee.

Jay was a gentle soul with the gift of storytelling, unexpected wit and humor and an exceptional mind for...

Apr 5, 2023

John Bunyan Clontz, 71, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at his residence in Monroe.

Mr. Clontz was born September 7, 1951, in Monroe, North Carolina to the late Archie Lee Clontz and the late Julia Rushing Clontz. He was also preceded in death by his son John Ingram Clontz.

The family will...

Apr 2, 2023

Martha Lewis Matthews of Concord, NC passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023. Martha was born in New Bern, NC on October 5, 1942. She graduated from New Bern High School in 1960 and earned her degree in nursing from Watts School of Nursing in Durham, NC in 1963. After marrying and moving to Charlotte, NC, Martha furthered her education...

Apr 2, 2023

Carolyn Poplin Hefner, 80, of Albemarle, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2023 at Forrest Oakes Healthcare Center in Albemarle.

Carolyn was born October 22, 1942 in North Carolina to the late Robert Edward Poplin and the late Laura Frances Howell Poplin. She was also preceded in death by brother, Larry (Donna) Poplin.

The family will...

Apr 1, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas Barnes, who was healed into the arms of Jesus on April 1, 2023. Born on March 25, 1951, in Gastonia, NC, Tom was a loving and devoted father, grandfather, friend, and Christ follower.

Tom dedicated his life to serving and protecting his community as a...

Apr 1, 2023

Mae McLean Atchley, 100, of Monroe, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 1, 2023.

Mae was born April 27, 1922 in Union County, Goose Creek Township to the late Charlie Oscar Linker and the late Beatrice Watson Linker. She was also preceded in death by sons, Errol McLean and Charles McLean; and sister, Freida Stegall....

Mar 31, 2023

Harold Dwain Tucker III , 42, of Oakboro, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023 at home

Dwain was born June 17, 1980 in North Carolina to Rhonda Gay Whitley and the late Harold Dwain Tucker Jr. He was also preceded in death by grandpa Pete Whitley.

A graveside service will be on Sunday April 2,...

Mar 31, 2023

George Acey Linker, 69, of Concord, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023 at his residence in Concord.

Mr. Linker was born November 9, 1953 in North Carolina to the late Ralph Acey Linker and the late Laura Mae Riley Linker. He was also preceded in death by three brother's - John D. Linker, Calvin Linker and Leroy...

Mar 31, 2023

Michael David Hootman, 67, of Concord was wrapped in God’s loving arms on March 31, 2023.

Michael was born April 20, 1955 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, son of Ralph D. Hootman and Barbara Ainscoff Clark. Preceded in death by parents; stepfather, Orie Clark; former mother in law, Linda Pileski; sister, Rebecca D. Forsha: brother, Jeffrey B. Hootman;...