Obituaries for Hartsell Funeral Home

Feb 22, 2023

Lou Pressley Grady, 82, of Midland, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Grady was born on June 30, 1940, to the late Jess Fitzgerald and Mary Crump Pressley. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Grady; four brothers; three sisters...

Feb 21, 2023

Martha Katherine Osborne Morton, 93, of Charlotte, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at Clear Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Mint Hill.

Martha was born August 19, 1929 in Stanly County to the late Garrison Eli Osborne and the late Mollie Melinda Osborne.  She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Earl James Morton; ...

Feb 21, 2023

Thomas "Tommy" Lee Laton, 91, of Albemarle, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2023 at St. Andrews Living Center in Concord. Tommy was born April 23, 1931 in Stanly County, North Carolina to the late Jessie "Pete" Wilson Laton and the late Pearl Dodd Laton. He was also preceded in death by son, Mark Laton, and siblings, Charles Laton, Rayvon...

Feb 21, 2023

Carole Jenrette Soles Yost, 86, died peacefully at her home in Albemarle, NC on February 20, after a long illness.

She was born May 3, 1936, to the late Richard Vernon and Geneva Dutton Soles, in Whiteville, NC. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Richard Vernon Soles, Jr., and her husband of...

Feb 20, 2023

Howard "Hank" Charles Farrell, 68, of Harrisburg, went peacefully to his Heavenly home in the arms of Jesus on Monday, February 20, 2023, at home with family by his side.

Hank was born April 7, 1954, in Philadelphia, PA, to the late Howard M. Farrell and the late Marie Gallagher Farrell.  He was also preceded in death...

Feb 20, 2023

Donald Wayne Nixon, 79, of Concord, passed away Monday, February 20, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.

Mr. Nixon was born July 25, 1943, in North Carolina to the late Otto Nixon and the late Helena Nixon. He is preceded in death by son, David Wayne Nixon and brother, Steve Nixon.

Don loved...

Feb 19, 2023

Glenn Edward Mullis, 79, of Stanfield, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023 at home.

Glenn was born June 8, 1943 in North Carolina to the late Barney Benson Mullis and the late Minnie Emily Mullis. He was also preceded in death by wife, Phyllis Mullis; infant daughter, Pamela Gail; brothers, Warren, Rex and Leroy Mullis; and sister,...

Feb 19, 2023

Elizabeth "Betty Lou" Bollinger Green, beloved wife, mother, and Nana, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Concord NC, on Sunday, February 19, 2023.  She was an incredibly giving and creative soul who adored her family, doing puzzles, and caring for her precious cat, Mia.

Elizabeth was born November 6, 1940, in Corning, NY.  She was the...

Feb 18, 2023

Barbara  Whitley, 79, of Mount Pleasant, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.

Mrs. Whitley was born August 23, 1943 in Union County, North Carolina to the late Amos Joel Benton and the late Rossie Elizabeth Price Benton. She was also preceded in death by her son Mike Furr, her sister...

Feb 18, 2023

Virginia Ruth Thomas, 60, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Atrium Health Stanly Hospital in Albemarle.

Ruth was born July 26, 1962 in North Carolina to the late Mac Watson Thomas and the late Virginia McLaurin Thomas.

A graveside service will be on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 1:00 pm at Stanly Gardens...

Feb 17, 2023

Iris Mae Calloway Crayton, 92, of Concord, NC passed away Friday, February 17, 2023 at Five Oaks Manor in Concord.

Iris was born April 20, 1930 in Concord, NC to the late Shelly Purdue Calloway and the late Ruby Fink Calloway. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lawson Leander Crayton, Jr.; great grandson, Mark...

Feb 17, 2023

Elizabeth Jennette Eudy, 76, of Oakboro, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023 at home.

Jennette was born January 16, 1947 in North Carolina to the late Fred Lee Bailey and the late Edna Bailey. She was also preceded in death by sisters, Joyce Bagwell, Polly Mason, and Alta Poplin.

The family will receive friends from...

Feb 16, 2023

Douglas Milford Huneycutt, 88, of Oakboro, NC passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, February 16, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

Doug was born March 14, 1934 in Stanly County, North Carolina to the late Seymour Huneycutt and the late Pearl Goodman Huneycutt. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Yvonne...

Feb 16, 2023

Mary Louise Chester, 92, of Concord, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2023 at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.

Mrs. Chester was born August 19, 1930 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Herbert W. Jones and the late Lachlan Pearl Stewart Jones.  She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charlie Millard Chester. Also a...

Feb 15, 2023

Our beloved Mother, Frances May Bingham, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at her home in Concord, NC.

Frances born in Mojave, California, on May 13, 1944, to late Mary May Roberts - Offenburg and Charles Herbert Roberts.  She was also preceded in death by her four brothers, Kenneth, Herald, Dennis and Gregory Roberts; and son-in-law,...

Feb 14, 2023

Christine Belle Gurley Stancil, 59, of Mount Gilead, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.

Christine was born October 7, 1963 in Charlotte, North Carolina to the late George Robert Gurley and the late Martha Stancil Gurley. She was also preceded in death by husband, Willie May Stancil, Sr.; and children, Lessie...

Feb 14, 2023

Douglas Mark Brown, 67, of  Harrisburg, NC passed away unexpectedly on February 14, 2023 at his home.

Doug was born on September 4, 1955 to Joan and Richard Brown in Sterling, IL.

After graduating from Pekin Community High School in 1973, he worked at Caterpillar Tractor Company until 1984 when he moved to Madison, Alabama...

Feb 13, 2023

Robert "Bobby" Edwin Ballard, 68, of Myrtle Beach, SC, formerly of Harrisburg, NC passed away Friday, February 13, 2023 at Grand Strand Regional Hospital.

Bobby was born March 17, 1954 in Charlotte, NC to the late Harold Edwin Ballard and the late Sally Ashcraft Ballard. Survivors include his brother, David Ballard and wife Vickie of Indian Trail,...

Feb 12, 2023

Hazel Lucille Simpson, 90, of Concord, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 12, 2023.  She passed peacefully at home with family by her side.

Hazel was born June 26, 1932 in Concord to the late Worth Franklin Roach Jr. and the late Emma Mae Tucker Roach.  She was also preceded in death by...

Feb 12, 2023

Mildred DiMeo O'Keefe, 79, of Concord, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023 at her residence in Concord.

Mrs. O'Keefe was born August 30, 1943 in Bronx, New York to the late Alfonso DiMeo and the late Josephine Russo DiMeo. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, John William O'Keefe, III

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