Obituaries for Hartsell Funeral Home

Feb 20, 2022

Gerald Lloyd Furr, 77, of Albemarle, passed away Sunday, February 20, 2022 at Atrium Health Stanly in Albemarle.

Gerald was born January 21, 1945 in Stanly County to the late Carl Jenkins Furr and the late Nola Burris Furr. He was also preceded in death by sister, Hilda Jean Blalock, brothers, Cecil Van Furr and Carl Jenkins...

Feb 20, 2022

Mildred  "Charmen" Deason Riley, born on January 21, 1940 in Mount Holly, North Carolina. Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, February 20, 2022.

She was preceded in death by the love of her life husband, James "Lee" Riley. And by her parents James Richard Deason and Susie Mae Taylor...

Feb 19, 2022

Isaac Louis Dexter, 80, of Mount Gilead, NC, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Saturday, February 19, 2022.

Isaac was born September 25, 1941 in Samburg, Tennessee to the late James Marion Dexter and the late Audrey Faye Reed Dexter. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Marjorie Caksackkar, and Nadine Mitchell; and brothers, Jack...

Feb 19, 2022

Mickey Holloway Bowers, 81, of Albemarle, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022 at his home.

Mickey was born August 31, 1940 in North Carolina to the late Carl Lee Bowers and the late Edith Burleson Bowers. He was also preceded in death by wife, Judy Gail Bowers; son, Todd Lee Bowers; and brother, Calvin Bowers.

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Feb 19, 2022

Sylvia Leann Wallace, 84, of Harrisburg, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022 at her home.

Sylvia was born December 11, 1937 in Caldwell County to the late Hoyle Sylvester Wright, Sr. and the late Helen Frances Hege Wright. In addition to her husband, William Edward Wallace, she was also preceded in death by a granddaughter Aubrie Wallace;...

Feb 18, 2022

Peggy Cole Smith, 73, of New London, passed away Friday, February 18, 2022 at Atrium Health Stanly in Albemarle.

Peggy was born November 7, 1948 in Stanly County to the late Walter Stancil Cole Jr. and the late Hazel Goodman. She was also preceded in death by husband, Sherrill Ethan Smith, brothers, Wayne Cole and Ted Cole....

Feb 17, 2022

Mr. Leon Cephus Frederick, 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 17, 2022 , at his home, surrounded by his family.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, at First Baptist Church in Albemarle at 1:00 p.m.. The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall after the service.

Born...

Feb 16, 2022

Carol Sue Barbee Efird, 75, of Oakboro, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Forrest Oakes Healthcare Center in Albemarle.

Carol was born September 25, 1946 in North Carolina to the late Craig Barbee and the late Lillian Barbee. She was also preceded in death by husband, Doug Efird, and sons, Adrian Efird and Ramsey Kyle Efird....

Feb 16, 2022

Robert James Layburn, Sr., 72, of Salisbury, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 after a period of declining health.

Bob was born April 20, 1949 in San Pedro, CA.  He was a proud Veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving from '66-'72, and in Vietnam from '69-'70...

Feb 16, 2022

Oseas Tubntse Zagada, age 7 months 15 days, of Albemarle, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte.

Oseas was born July 1, 2021 in North Carolina to Josue Zagada-Macedo and Kaohlee Vue. He was also preceded in death by great-grandfather, Fa Pao Vue, grandfather, Tou Vue, and aunt, Lily Vue...

Feb 14, 2022

Ronald Medlin passed away on February 14, 2022, at home in Charlotte, NC.

He was born on April 24, 1965, to Robert and Johnsie (Ledbetter) Medlin in the Bronx, NY.  Ronald worked as a Data Resiliency Technician at Charter Communications (Spectrum) for 16 years, which he loved tremendously. Prior to that, he was also a loved member...

Feb 14, 2022

Mary Frances Huneycutt, 89, of Locust, passed away Monday, February 14, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Huneycutt was born February 25, 1932, to the late Hugh and Riller Hinson Almond. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Billie Reece Huneycutt; sisters, Ora Lee (Hollis) Reid, "Deanie"...

Feb 13, 2022

Lucille Gray Furr, 74, of Stanfield, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

Lucille was born July 21, 1947 in North Carolina to the late Hubert Gray and the late Ruby Gardner Gray.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm, Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Philadelphia...

Feb 12, 2022

Robert B. Conrad, Professor Emeritus, UNC Charlotte

Robert Ballard (RB) Conrad lost his heroic 2-year fight with pancreatic cancer on Saturday, February 12, 2022.  As cancer was claiming his body, the disease never took his cheerful outlook, quick wit, or strong, caring spirit.

Born, April 18, 1932 in Durham, NC to Rebecca Barrow and Norman...

Feb 11, 2022

Michael Dwayne Austin, 47, of Marshville, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022 at Atrium Health Union in Monroe.

Michael was born February 9, 1975 in North Carolina to Royce Vance Austin and Cynthia Thomas Austin. He was also preceded in death by aunt, Joyce Austin and uncle, James Thomas.

The family will receive friends from...

Feb 11, 2022

Ronald James Craft, 63, of Concord, entered his eternal heavenly home on Friday, February 11, 2022.

Ron was born December 12, 1958 in Parkersburg, WV to the late Larrell B. Craft and the late Naomi Jean Staats Craft of Vienna, WV.

Ron graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1977 and from Montreat College in 2002. ...

Feb 11, 2022

Dorothy Rinehart Zehring, 98, of Oak Island, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022 at Transitions Life Care in Raleigh.

Dorothy was born November 23, 1923 in Stanly County to the late Archie Davis Rinehart and the late Bessie Lee Rinehart. She was also preceded in death by husband, Garland Franklin Zehring.

Dorothy grew up in...

Feb 10, 2022

Linda Love Stancil, 79, of Stanfield, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022.

Born in Stanly County to the late Jennings Love and the late Edna Love of Stanfield. She was also preceded in death by R.V. Stancil, Jr. (children's father) and her husband of 30 years, Edward Fowler Sparkman.

Linda was a member of First...

Feb 10, 2022

Nancy Weatherly Love, 82,  went to her heavenly home to be with her heavenly father on Thursday, February 10, 2022 after a courageous battle against cancer.

Nancy was born May 6, 1939,to the late Rev.  E. E. Weatherly and Elizabeth Weatherly and the yougest of seven siblings, and is survived by one brother, Bob Weatherly of Concord.....

Feb 9, 2022

Carolyn Janet Davenport, 83, of Charlotte, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord.

Carolyn “Khaki” was born July 27, 1938 in Tampa,  Florida and moved to Naples Florida at an early age. She lived in Naples until December 2021. She was a star basketball player at Naples High School.

She was...