Hartsell Funeral Home - Midland, NC

05/11/2026

It's National Skilled Nursing Care Week (May 10-16)

Donation Ideas-
💮Staff Appreciation: Fresh fruit packages, snacks for the breakroom, or coffee creamer.
💮Activity Director Needs: Items for bingo prizes, such as toiletries or dollar-store items.
💮Seniors: Gift certificates for the facility's salon or barber shop, fleece throws, knitted lap blankets, shawls, ponchos, non-slip socks, soft pajamas, slippers, button-up sweaters, lotion, lip balm, shampoo, body wash, body spray, denture cream, soft tissues, adult wet wipes, incontinence products (Depend/Poise), large-print crossword puzzles, word search books, Sudoku, coloring books for adults, colored pencils, markers, yarn, and playing cards.
*Important Tip- Always contact the facility to ask what they currently need most, as some items may be restricted.

The NSNCW 2026 theme, “Moments in Bloom,” celebrates skilled nursing centers, and their residents and staff. Established as an annual, week-long observance by the American Health Care Association (AHCA) in 1967, NSNCW honors the essential role of skilled nursing care centers in caring for America’s elders and individuals with disabilities.

05/11/2026

Join us in congratulating our newest Licensed Funeral Director, Greg Collins!
Greg joined the Hartsell Team in 2020 after a nearly 35 year career in the medical field. He was born and raised in Concord, a graduate of Concord High School. He has been married to Cindy 31 years, and together they have 5 children, 4 daughters, a son, ad 2 son in laws. His favorite time is time spent with family and the beach is their crowd's favorite yearly destination, the mountains a close second. He is an active member and past Board Member of Multiply Church, formally Concord First Assembly. His hobbies include metalworking, especially stainless steel, and home construction projects.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all moms, both here on Earth and up in Heaven. 🕊️

05/09/2026

Robert Lee Drake

Robert Lee Drake, 83, of Monroe, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2026 at his home. Robert was born July 11, 1942 in North Carolina to the late Baxter Cullwell Drake and the late Ruth Mildred Drake. He was also preceded in death by brother, Joe Neal Drake, two sister in laws, Millie Ann Drake and Bonnie Drake and grandson River Drake. Robert was born into a share cropping family, where he worked in the fields with his Dad and Mom,...

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05/07/2026

Today is National Children's Mental Health Awareness Day. Children’s mental health is as important as their physical health.
Grief & Trauma Resources: https://www.kidsmentalhealthfoundation.org/mental-health-resources/grief-and-trauma

05/06/2026

05/04/2026

Cyrus Mack Barr, Jr.

Cyrus Mack Barr, 91, of Harrisburg, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Clear Creek Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Mint Hill. Mack was born June 15, 1934 in North Carolina to the late Cyrus Mack Barr, Sr. and the late Ella Mae Barr. He was also preceded in death by first wife, Clara June Barr; second wife, Patsy Lou Barr; daughter, Suzanne Barr; special cousin, Alvin Jordan; and granddaughter, Tasha Barr. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm...

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05/04/2026

9th annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium is May 7th
Registration is FREE and includes a full day of sessions on how to best meet the mental health needs of older adults.
Register for the symposium: https://ow.ly/brTi50YOIW4

05/03/2026

05/03/2026

Evelyn Furr Hartsell

Evelyn Elizabeth Furr Hartsell, 100 years of age, of Midland, died at her home on Wednesday March 20, 2024. Ms. Hartsell was born April 16, 1923, in Stanly County to the late John Lee Furr and Dora Francess Furr. She is preceded in death by her husband, J Lee Hartsell, son Alvin Thomas Hartsell, two sisters and four brothers. She is survived by her sons, Jerry Hartsell (Jeanette) of Midland, Jeffrey Hartsell of Mint Hill, and two granddaughters Jennifer Butler...

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05/02/2026

Ruth Furr Brooks

Ruth Furr Brooks, of Midland, transitioned from life to life everlasting on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Brookdale Monroe Square. She recently celebrated her 105th birthday on Easter Sunday. Mrs. Brooks was born April 5, 1921, in Stanly County to the late John Lee Furr and the late Dora Frances Furr. She was also preceded in death by husband, James Thomas Brooks, 6 brothers and 4 sisters. Mrs. Brooks is survived by her loving and devoted daughter, Jan Brooks, of...

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