Obituaries for Hartsell Funeral Home

Mar 31, 2023

Alice Ruth Hinson, 85, of Oakboro, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.

Alice was born April 19, 1937 in North Carolina to the late Fred Albert Moore and the late Thelma Christine Howell. She was also preceded in death by husband Glenn Malcom Hinson.

A funeral service will...

Mar 31, 2023

Betty Austin Whitley, 90, of Oakboro, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.

Betty was born January 29, 1933, in North Carolina to the late Pearl and Colon Austin. She was also preceded in death by husband, Thurman J. Whitley, and brothers, Cecil and Shelton Austin.

The family will...

Mar 30, 2023

Jennie Norwood Buckner, 85, of Harrisburg, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023 at her residence in Harrisburg.

Jennie was born April 6, 1937 in Chatham County, North Carolina to the late Archie Franklin Norwood Sr. and the late Margaret Campbell Norwood.

She was also preceded in death by her oldest daughter, Kamba Buckner Williams, and...

Mar 27, 2023

John Edward Naretta, 61, of Charlotte, passed away Monday, March 27, 2023, at Atrium Health Pineville in Charlotte.

John was born May 21, 1961 in Rockford, Illinois to the late Edward Naretta and the late Mary Margaret Naretta.

He was also preceded in death by Edward Narettta, ( father), Mary Margaret Naretta (mother).

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Mar 27, 2023

James “Jimmy” Hunter Cress 68, of Concord, NC passed away on Monday March 27, 2023.  He passed away in the comfort of his own home surrounded by family. Jimmy was born September 18, 1954 in Concord, the son of the late George Howard Cress and Delores Cress Ford.  Jimmy grew up in Concord, NC his entire life and worked...

Mar 26, 2023

Bobby Gene Lemmons, 89, of Concord, entered into the presence of the Lord Sunday, March 26, 2023 from his residence in Concord. He was a Bible teacher for more than  twenty five years. He loved the Lord first of all, and his wife he cherished dearly, He loved his family, friends and being outdoors, working in the yard, and...

Mar 25, 2023

Mr. Hendricks was born on October 5th, 1932, in Charlotte, NC. He was the son of the late Sherman Taft Hendricks and Virginia Cherry Hendricks. He was a graduate of Derita High School and served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and participated in the Hydrogen Bomb tests at Eniwetok and Bikini Atolls in the Marshall Islands. Upon...

Mar 25, 2023

Christopher Michael Bravo, 35, of Matthews, NC, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023, at Novant Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, NC with his parents by his side.

Chris was born January 17, 1988, in Elmira, NY, to James Mark Bravo and Roxanne Marie Hmiel Bravo. In addition to his parents, Chris is also survived by his sister, Melissa...

Mar 25, 2023

Margo Leah Nieslawski Hahn, 82, of Concord, NC passed away Saturday, March 25, 2023.

Margo was born June 27, 1940 in Peru, Illinois to the late John Stanley Nieslawski and the late Lucy Rose Daffara Nieslawski. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Kathleen Jo Nieslawski Znaniecki, and beloved in laws Lyle Henry and Ruth...

Mar 24, 2023

Sadie Hunt Swaim, 79, of Mt. Pleasant, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023.

Sadie was born December 6, 1943 in Randleman to the late Claude and Ethel Hunt.  She was also preceded in death by husband, Duane Swaim; son, Sam Swaim; and siblings, Pete and Brenda.

Sadie graduated high school and obtained her real estate...

Mar 24, 2023

Edward Monroe Moose, 85, of Albemarle, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023 at Atrium Health Stanly Hospital in Albemarle.

Edward was born January 20, 1938 in North Carolina to the late John Daniel Moose and the late Nannie Victoria Bost Moose. He was also preceded in death by wife, Ruth Ann Moose and son, Edward Monroe Moose....

Mar 21, 2023

Pamela Kay Arey, 68, of Albemarle, passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

Pamela was born July 9, 1954 in Albemarle to the late Lloyd Calvin Arey and Kathleen Thorpe Arey.  She was also preceded in death by her sister, Janice Arey Eudy.

Pamela was a graduate of North Stanly...

Mar 21, 2023

Dolly Mae Mullis Howard, 73, of Albemarle, passed away at 11:20 pm on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Atrium Health Stanly Hospital holding hands with her daughter-nieces, Denise Garrett Burleson and Renée Garrett.

Dolly was born November 16, 1949, in Stanly County, North Carolina to the late Otto Lane Mullis and the late Virgie Deese Mullis. She...

Mar 20, 2023

Laverne Sophronia Whitley Smith, 94, of Oakboro, passed away Monday, March 20, 2023 at her home.

Laverne was born January 20, 1929 in Stanly County, North Carolina to the late D.P. Whitley and the late Emma Hinson Whitley. She was also preceded in death by infant son, Nelson Smith and brother, John D. Whitley.

The...

Mar 19, 2023

Donald Gene Treece, 66, of Albemarle, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023 at his home.

Donald was born April 27, 1956 in North Carolina to the late Willie Boyd Treece and the late Lois Geneva Corriher Treece. He was also preceded in death by brother, Jeffery Lane Treece.

The family will receive friends from 1:00...

Mar 19, 2023

Roger Vann Ridenhour, 69, of New London, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2023, at home.

Roger was born February 17, 1954, in Stanly county to the late Charles Luther Ridenhour and the late Christine Culp Ridenhour. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ridenhour; brother Wayne Ridenhour and brother-in-law Wayne Edwards.

The...

Mar 18, 2023

Mrs. Patricia Austin Morgan, of Charlotte, went home to Jesus on March 18, 2023. Mrs. Morgan was born in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late Henry Isaac Austin and the late Mary Belle Davis Austin.

Throughout her life, she held an unwavering faith in God, which she shared with those who surrounded her. Her favorite verse was...

Mar 18, 2023

Curtis Baucom Horne, 75, of Marshville, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023.  He was surrounded by family and found his peace after a brief illness.

Curtis was born March 29, 1947, in Marshville to the late James Silas Horne and the late Sarah Elizabeth Baucom Horne.  In addition to his parents, Curtis was preceded in death by...

Mar 18, 2023

Keith Elwood Whitley, 75, of Oakboro, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 18, 2023 , with his loving wife and family by his side.

He was born March 3, 1948 in North Carolina to the late Martin Benjamin Whitley and  Emma Cozetta Whitley. Keith was also preceded in death by daughter Katrina; 3 brothers Kenneth,...

Mar 18, 2023

Hal Emsley Harwood, 82, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023, at home.

Hal was born June 7, 1940, in North Carolina to the late Emsley Britton Harwood and the late Dallie Harwood. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Spence Harwood and J. Sherwood Harwood.

The family will receive friends from 6:00...