Ronnie Hartsell

Ronald Eugene “Ronnie” Hartsell, 79, of Mt. Gilead, passed away on Friday afternoon, March 6, 2026, at Pineville Rehabilitation Hospital.

Born on May 19, 1947, in Stanly County to the late Helen Hartsell Parker, Ronnie spent his working years first at Wiscasset Mills before owning and operating North Stanly Auto in New London. A man of quiet faith, he was a longtime member of Community Full Gospel Church and later attended Twin Harbor Worship Center.

He is survived by his wife, Audrey Hartsell; daughter Sherry Hartsell Rushing (Tommy) of Stanfield; son Ronnie Ray Hartsell (Jamie) of Oakboro; step-son Travis Lisk (Teresa) and step-daughter April Lisk Morton (Danny), both of Norwood; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; brothers and sister Tim Parker (Shay) and Sylvia Medlin (Pat) of Albemarle, and Neal Parker (Capri) of Lexington; and special aunt Jean Furr. He was preceded in death by his brother, Wayne Parker.