Obituaries for Hartsell Funeral Home

Jan 29, 2022

Doris “Dot” Emily Wyatt Little passed peacefully to her heavenly home on January 29, 2022.  She was blessed with being at home with her daughter Sylvia and good friend Sandra at her side.

Doris was born on March 11, 1927 in Davie County by her late Mother, Valeria G. Wyatt and her Father, Caesar L. Wyatt. She...

Jan 29, 2022

Charles Timothy Turner, 63, of Indian Trail, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Atrium Health Pineville in Charlotte.

Tim was born September 27, 1958 in Jackson County to the late Charles Franklin Turner and Martha Sue Harris Turner. He was also preceded in death by his niece Mary Kate Turner Severin; and grandparents Mr. and Mrs....

Jan 29, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Hedrick Talbert Arey, 95, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Bethany Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Albemarle.

Mary was born May 27, 1926 to the late W.O. and Katie Walker Hedrick.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husbands, Donald Martin Talbert, Sr. and Mickey Carrol Arey;...

Jan 28, 2022

Alan Wayne Hartsell, 70, of Mount Gilead, NC passed away Friday, January 28, 2022 at the Monroe Rehabilitation Center in Monroe, NC.

A private burial will take place at Bethel Baptist Church of Locust.

A memorial contribution towards the purchase of Mr. Hartsell’s tombstone may be sent to 409 Kellyfield Dr. Monroe, NC.

Jan 28, 2022

Cecil Eatman, 86 of Albemarle, passed away Friday, January 28, 2022.

Cecil was born December 8, 1935 in Mecklenburg County to the late Corbett Eatman and the late Jewel Shaw Eatman.

Survivors include sons, Timothy Eatman (Robin), and Barrett Eatman (Jeanette); daughter, Melanie Richardson (JB); three grandchildren; 2 step-grandchildren; and 2 great grandchildren; brothers, Grady...

Jan 27, 2022

Linda Zell Speight Huneycutt, 78, of Albemarle, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022 at her home.

Linda was born October 13, 1943 in North Carolina to the late Raphu Alexander Speight and the late Hattie Lee Underwood Speight.

The funeral service will be on Monday, January 31, 2022 at 1:00 pm at Canton Baptist Church...

Jan 27, 2022

Bobbie Gene Claypool, 61, of New London, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022.

Mr. Claypool was born May 22, 1960, in Indiana to Mary Jean Tull and the late Robert Allen Claypool. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Paul Tull.

A memorial service will be held on...

Jan 27, 2022

Gary Howard Ames, 76, passed away peacefully in Concord on Thursday, January 27th, 2022.

Gary was born in Endicott, New York on March 13th, 1945 to the late Howard Charles Ames and Hazel Ada Ames of Apalachin, NY.  Gary was preceded in death by his beautiful wife of 51 years, Mary Alice Ames.  He was also preceded in...

Jan 27, 2022

Janice Marie Kicklighter, 58, of Concord, NC passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022 surrounded by family and friends.

Janice was born February 4, 1963, in Charlotte, NC to the late James Houlbrook and the late Shirley Smith Houlbrook.  She was also preceded in death by her sister, Rachel “Tooter” Houlbrook.

Janice was a ball of...

Jan 27, 2022

Larry Richard Efird, 87, of Oakboro, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022, at his home.

Larry was born August 6, 1934, in North Carolina to the late James Henry Efird and the late Lessie Dick Efird. He was also preceded in death by son, Todd Richard Efird, and brothers, James Kenneth Efird and Darrell Clinton Efird.

Jan 26, 2022

Kathleen Marie Neelon, 74, of Asheboro, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro.

Kathy was born February 17, 1947 in Ohio to the late Joseph Patrick Neelon and the late Eleanor Elizabeth Neelon. She was also preceded in death by brother, Edward Neelon.

Kathy was a special needs person that...

Jan 26, 2022

Christopher "Mark" Broadaway, 48, of Oakboro, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022 in Norwood.

Mark was born September 22, 1973 in Cabarrus County to Gary Wayne Broadaway and Denise Morton Broadaway.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Friday, February 4, 2022 at Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle. The funeral service...

Jan 26, 2022

Walter Thomas Braunsberg “Tommy”, 54, of Albemarle, passed away Wednesday January 26, 2022 at Hospice of Union County in Monroe.

Mr. Braunsberg was born November 1, 1967,  in Allentown Pennsylvania to Margaret Elizabeth Simon Braunsberg and the late Walter Charles Braunsberg Sr.

Tommy loved all outdoors activities such as camping, fishing, and exploring new places. ...

Jan 25, 2022

James Lawson Blackwelder, 70, of Harrisburg, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

"Jim" was born June 10, 1951, in North Carolina to the late Rev. Ray Wiley Blackwelder and the late Ethel Roberta Blackwelder. He was also preceded in death by his brother Michael “Mick” Blackwelder.

A memorial service will...

Jan 25, 2022

Charles Kevin "Chip" Furr, 58, of Midland, NC passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022. He was born in Mecklenburg County on July 22, 1963. He is preceded in death by his father Charles Wayne Furr and his mother Phyllis Ann Furr.

Chip had a great love for God and for his family. A devoted husband, father and...

Jan 25, 2022

Robert P. Drye, 87, of Concord, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at his home in Concord.

Mr. Drye was born August 17, 1934 in Stanly County, North Carolina to the late Lonnie Titus Drye and the late Puah Hill Drye. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Craven and Jake; sisters, Ruth, Kathy, and Deanie....

Jan 24, 2022

On January 24, 2022, Willene “Bill” Munson Simpson went to be with her heavenly father. If you were fortunate enough to know “Bill”, you know she was the life of the party. Her infectious laughter and beautiful smile lit up the room as soon as she walked in. She had a zest for life that few could match and...

Jan 24, 2022

Robert Floyd Bassett, 62, of Norwood (Aquadale), passed away Monday, January 24, 2022.

Rob was born May 11, 1959, in Michigan to the late Charles Robert Bassett and the late Geraldine Marie Bassett.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Friday, January 28, 2022, at Hartsell Funeral Home in Albemarle. The...

Jan 23, 2022

Brendon Lee Almond, 76, of Charlotte, passed away at home on Sunday, January 23, 2022.

Brendon was born December 8, 1945, in Albemarle to the late Leroy and Ruth Almond.  He was also preceded in death by his brother, Danny L. Almond.

Brendon graduated from North Stanly High School in 1964. After high school, he was...

Jan 23, 2022

Jeremy "Kevin" Nance, 51, of Polkton, went to be with his Heavenly Father Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Atrium Health Anson in Wadesboro.

Kevin was born June 25, 1970 in Stanly County to the late Lee Roy Nance and Elizabeth Anne Taylor Nance.

The family will receive friends from 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm, Sunday,...