Obituaries for Hartsell Funeral Home

Jun 25, 2022

Delmore Shields Morton, 79, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2022 at his home.

Dale was born August 16, 1942 in Stanly County to the late Walter Haywood Morton and the late Mary Lucy Morton. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Hoover Morton and Ezra Morton; sisters, Naomi Haigler, Bernice Huneycutt, Inez Harvell, Patricia...

Jun 25, 2022

Rella Mae Barbee Huneycutt, 97, a life long resident of the Endy community, passed away on Friday, June 24,2022. She was born on December 24, 1924 to the late Joe and Emma Barbee. She was married to JVan Huneycutt for 59 years until his death in 2002. She was also preceded in death by her son Miky Huneycutt and...

Jun 24, 2022

Karen Sue Lowder was born July 4, 1950 and died June 24, 2022. Karen grew up and lived most of her life in her beloved community of Millingport. At the time of her death, she had been a long-term resident of Best of Care Assisted Living in Kannapolis, NC. Karen was the daughter of the late Ray D. Lowder...

Jun 24, 2022

Gertrude Coble, 94, of Oakboro, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022 at Forrest Oakes Healthcare Center in Albemarle.

Gertrude was born May 17, 1928 in Stanly County to the late James Lee Curlee and the late Ethel Curlee. In addition to her husband Ray V. Coble, she was also preceded in death by brothers, James Lloyd Curlee...

Jun 24, 2022

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Teresa, who sadly lost her battle with cancer on June 24, 2022.

Teresa Petita Jimenez was born on June 7, 1949, to Cruz Pico and Jose Arreaga in Guayaquil, Ecuador. She was the eldest of seven children.

She married Angel A. Jimenez and had three children, Rita...

Jun 24, 2022

William “Willy” Thomas Cottrell, Jr. 62, of Harrisburg, NC, peacefully passed away Friday, June 24, 2022 at Clear Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Mint Hill, NC.

Willy was born on November 12, 1959 in New Brunswick, New Jersey to the late William Thomas Cottrell Sr. and Virginia Arlene Brown Cottrell.

He was preceded in...

Jun 23, 2022

Mable Mae Aubin, 56, of Concord, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus.

Mable was born February 23, 1966 in St. Clair, MI to the late John Charles Hall and the late Nancy Louise Jackson. She was also preceded in death by brother, Gregory Allan Doan; grandson, Michael Johnathan Moore.

The family...

Jun 20, 2022

Audrey Meyer Bickenbach, 90, died peacefully at home in Norwood, N.C. on Monday, June 20, 2022. She is survived by her husband Alan Bickenbach of 68 years, 3 children and spouses, 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Her devotion and love for her family was obvious and she was cherished in return. Audrey grew up in Elkader, Iowa with...

Jun 20, 2022

Donald "Donnie" Lee Munson Sr. 75, of Concord, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

Donnie was born April 12, 1947 in Concord, North Carolina to the late Fronties William Munson and the late Yoular Jane Munson. He was also preceded in death by his brothers Billy and Wayne Munson; and sister...

Jun 20, 2022

Christopher John Gromis, 55, of Concord, passed away Monday, June 20, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

Chris was born May 6, 1967 in Reading, Pennsylvania to the late John Irvin Gromis and the late Judith Anne Werner Gromis. He was also preceded in death by his sister Stacey Leigh Gromis.

Chris was an...

Jun 20, 2022

Wendell "Pete" Goodspeed, Sr. 80, of Concord, NC passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 20, 2022.

Pete was born March 14, 1942 in Gouverneur, NY and grew up in Baldwinsville, NY. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Goodspeed; his son, Peter Goodspeed, Jr.; his mother Mazie Goodspeed; and his brother, Robert "Buster" Gibson.

Jun 19, 2022

Elsie Mae Fisher, 90, of Albemarle, passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 at her home.

Elsie was born April 27, 1932 in Stanly County to the late Isaac Arnolphus Lowder and the late Carrie Mae Lowder. In addition to her husband Delman Torbot Edwards, she was also preceded in death by daughter, Georgette Callahan; brothers, Halburt Lowder...

Jun 19, 2022

Kay Lewis Little Howell, 86, of Locust, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, Sunday, June 19, 2022, at her home in Locust.

Kay was born February 11, 1936, in North Carolina to the late Lewis Jackson “Jack” Little and the late Brettie Crayton Little. She was also preceded in death by husband, Leonard James Howell; brothers, Worth...

Jun 17, 2022

Everette "Curly" Alexander Robins, 96, of Harrisburg, passed away peacefully at home with family by his side on Friday, June 17, 2022.

Everette was born on February 13, 1926, in Gaston County.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 74 years, Betty Jean Robins, and 14 siblings.

Everette retired after working as...

Jun 17, 2022

Gregory Duane Gleghorn, 57, of Concord, passed away on June 17, 2022, in Concord, NC. He was born on February 16, 1965, to Dewey and Evelyn (Worthington) Gleghorn in Madison, WI. Gregory worked as a Director of Information Technology at UNC Charlotte School Of The Arts for many years in which he thoroughly enjoyed. He also served his country...

Jun 17, 2022

Craven Harry Eudy "Jr", 56, of Concord, passed away on June 17, 2022, in Concord, NC. He was born on March 18, 1966, to Craven and Mary (Clay) Eudy in Concord, NC. "Jr." worked as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic for many years in which he thoroughly enjoyed.  "Jr." was considered a jack of all trades. He had a sincere...

Jun 16, 2022

Marvin Woodrow Whitaker, 71, of Kannapolis NC, passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022. He spent his last days at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis.

Marvin was born on January 28, 1951 in Bristol, Virginia to the late Woodrow Whitaker and the late Peggy Honeycutt. He was also preceded in death by daughter, Tracy Dawn Kennedy; and...

Jun 16, 2022

Roger Wayne Allen, Sr., 65, of Midland, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022.

Roger was born September 11, 1956, in Charlotte to the late Fred James Allen Jr. and the late Faye Templeton Allen.  He was also preceded in death by his son, Roger Wayne Allen, Jr., and wife, Vonnie Allen.

Roger enjoyed panning for...

Jun 16, 2022

Betty Ruth  Johnson, 78, of Kannapolis, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022.

She was born August 10, 1943 in North Carolina to the late William Houston Furr and the late Margaret Elizabeth Furr.

The graveside service will be on Thursday, June 23,2022 at 2:00 pm at Carolina Memorial Park Kannapolis in Concord officiated by Pastor...

Jun 15, 2022

Alice Marie Austin, 73, of Albemarle, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at her home.

Alice was born June 16, 1948 in Stanly County to Lee Starnes and Ann Starnes. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by sisters, Ruth Starnes and Reba Starnes.

The family will receive friends Sunday June...