Obituaries for Hartsell Funeral Home

Mar 28, 2022

On Monday, March 28, 2022, Shirlene Mae Martin Starkey ran into the arms of her beloved Jesus and was reunited with her husband Jack (John) Frederick Starkey. This remarkable woman has left the inspiration of wisdom, compassion, generosity, and unconditional love given freely, qualities that grew with each year. For over 91 years, Shirlene gathered together her family, and...

Mar 28, 2022

May Cynthia Hall, 67, of Baltimore, Maryland, passed away Monday, March 28, 2022 at her daughter's home in Harrisburg, North Carolina.  Cynthia moved to North Carolina, where she had full-time in-home care by her daughter, Christine.

Cynthia was born September 23, 1954, in Kingston, Jamaica, to the late Amos Archibald Hall and the late Mavis...

Mar 27, 2022

Derelle Hilburn Kiser, 93, of Concord, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, March 27, 2022 while residing at Saint Andrews Assisted Living Center in Concord. Mrs. Kiser was born October 23, 1928 in Lafayette, Georgia, to Arie Ophelia Cochran Hilburn and Daniel Webster Hilburn.

Mrs. Kiser worked for Cabarrus County in the Tax Collector’s office for...

Mar 26, 2022

Robbie Lee Tucker, 62, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022 at his home.

Robbie was born September 15, 1959 in Stanly County to the late Earl Samuel Tucker and the late Juanita Tucker Owens.

The Family will gather at the home with family and friends in remembrance of Robbie.

Survivors include...

Mar 26, 2022

Robert Joseph Terwelp, 80, of Concord, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022 at his home surrounded by family.

Robert was born August 8, 1941 in Illinois to the late John Bernard Terwelp and the late Matilda Helena Terwelp. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Ann Hill.

The family will receive friends...

Mar 25, 2022

Martha Morgan Little, age 89, formerly of Indian Trail, NC passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022 at Coastal Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care in Shallotte, NC.

Martha was born January 21, 1933 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina the daughter of the late William McDonald Morgan and Annie Garmon Morgan. She was also preceded in death...

Mar 25, 2022

Oscar Rivera, 62, of Harrisburg, NC, passed away on March 25, 2022, in Concord, NC.

He was born on May 9, 1959, to Victoriano and Modesta Rivera in the Bronx, NY. Oscar started his career at TIAA “Teachers Insurance & Annuity Association” and transitioned into working as an executive chauffeur for many years which brought much joy...

Mar 24, 2022

Ret. Lt. Colonel Reather (R.C.) Furr, Jr., 87, of Albemarle, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022 at his home.

R.C. was born October 1, 1934 in Stanly County, North Carolina to the late Reather Cornelius Furr, Sr. and the late Gladys Taylor Furr. He lived a full and interesting life, always following his dreams all over the...

Mar 23, 2022

Tracy Frances Howie, 60, of Lancaster, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at MUSC in Lancaster.

Tracy was born March 15, 1962 in Mecklenburg, North Carolina to the late Parks Hunter Howie Sr. and the late Carolyn Elizabeth Howie.

She was also preceded in death by her sister, Sandra O. Howie.

Tracy was...

Mar 23, 2022

Dorothy Marie Polychrones, 80, of Concord, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

Dorothy was born November 25, 1941, in Virginia to the late Miller Sylvester Reedy and the late Violet Louise Reedy. She was also preceded in death by brother, Ronald W Reedy.

A memorial service will be held on...

Mar 23, 2022

After a long and courageous battle with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), James Daniel Gann (Jim), 77, of Harrisburg, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022. He was residing at the home of his eldest son, Brylan, and daughter-in-law, Cindy, in Landis, North Carolina.

Jim was born July 15, 1944, in Bessemer City, NC, to the late...

Mar 22, 2022

Shirley Sue Bone Beal, age 92, passed away Tuesday, March 22.  She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend who had a strong faith and commitment to family and community.

She was the eldest daughter of the late Judge Walter J. Bone and Claudilene Sykes Bone and grew up in Nashville, NC.   She graduated from...

Mar 21, 2022

Frank Vincent Bongiovanni, 86, of Concord, passed away Monday, March 21, 2022, surrounded by his family at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville.

Frank was born March 7, 1936 in Niagara Falls, New York to the late Lucy (Eracitano) Bongiovanni.

After graduating from high school, Frank enlisted in the United States Air Force where...

Mar 18, 2022

William (Bill) Loyd Etters, 71, of Charlotte, passed away Friday, March 18, 2022 at Novant Health - Mint Hill in Charlotte.

Mr. Etters was born February 12, 1951 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina to the late Loyd Enlow Etters and the late Betty Etters. He was also preceded in death by sister, Dee Coulter.

Survivors...

Mar 18, 2022

Karen Gibson Almond, 64, left this world too soon to go to her heavenly home on March 18, 2022.  Karen was born on Mother’s Day, May 12, 1957, to the late Rev. Lonnie Gibson and Coline (Harris) Gibson.  She graduated from South Stanly High School in 1975 and attended Appalachian State University.  She was employed as an accountant with McRae Industries for over 32 years and was owner of KDA Transmission.

Karen was a loving,...

Mar 17, 2022

Rose Verne, 85, of Charlotte, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022 at home with family by her side.

Rose was born May 25, 1936 in Miragoane, Haiti, to the late Benisson and Ercella Verne.  She was also preceded in death by her son, Odel Edma and 7 siblings.

Rose was a hard worker and one of...

Mar 17, 2022

William Olof Jansson, 87, of Concord, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2022 at Brian Center Health & Retirement in Concord.

Rev. Jansson was born January 2, 1935 in Norfolk Virginia to the late William Olof Jansson and the late Fannie Hooker Jansson.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 am - 11:00 am, Monday, March...

Mar 16, 2022

Jesse Lee Owens, 70, of Albemarle, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

Mr. Owens was born October 11, 1951 to the late Fred Junior and Annie Simpson Owens. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Fred Odell Owens; sisters, Betty Lou Owens, Pearlene...

Mar 15, 2022

Mary Drucilla Farmer Tysinger, 87, of Badin, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Spring Arbor of Albemarle.

Drucy was born September 25, 1934 in Spartanburg, South Carolina to the late John Lewis Farmer and the late Lillie Caldwell Farmer. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, Jack Harold Tysinger; sisters,...

Mar 14, 2022

Brenda Jean Morton Tucker, 55, of New London, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

Brenda was born December 21, 1966 in North Carolina to the late Bobby J. Morton and  Betty A. Morton.

Brenda was a loving wife and mother and she will be missed by all that knew...