Rachel Marie Surratt Plowman, 72
NEW LONDON -- Rachel Marie Surratt Plowman, died March 6, 2010. Service Tuesday 11am, First Baptist Church- New London. Visitation Monday 6-8pm, Hartsell Funeral Home-Albemarle.

Duncan Junior Smith , 86
ALBEMARLE -- Mr. Smith, died peacefully at 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 5, 2010 surrounded by his loving family. The Smith family will receive friends on Sunday, March 7, 2010 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hartsell Funeral Home in Albemarle, N.C. Funeral service will be Monday, March 8 at 11:00 a.m. in Hartsell Funeral Home's Chapel. Burial will be at Stanly Gardens of Memory on Tuesday, March 9 at 11 a.m. Military honors will be conducted by Stanly County DAV, Chapter 12.

He was born to Duncan Monroe and Laura Elizabeth Smith on February 19, 1924 in Stanly County. He grew up in Red Cross, N.C. and entered the Army during World War II. Following his service in the United States Army, he returned home to meet and marry the love of his life, Opal Geraldine of Albemarle, on November 19, 1946. D.J. and Geraldine were members of West Albemarle Baptist Church. D.J. and Geraldine's holy matrimony exemplified God's definition of marriage with over 60 years of unconditional love strengthened by mutual trust and their commitment to continual spiritual growth. The strength of their commitment to both God and each other was exemplified in their unwavering dedication to each other in times of illness or trouble. Upon receiving news of his passing, extended family members were quick to express his life as one that would serve as an example for their own journeys. In addition to his wife, he is survived by their two sons, Don Smith and wife Linda of Myrtle Beach, SC and Kent Smith and wife Dotti of Asheville; their seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was 'Uncle D.J.' to all the children of his siblings. He was preceded in death by his grandson, Nathan Edward Smith.

Memorials may be made to Stanly County DAV (Disabled American Veterans), Chapter 12, P.O. Box 12, Albemarle, NC 28002.

Ronnie Nelson Harwood , 67
ALBEMARLE -- Mr. Harwood, of 24187 Hwy. 52 S., Albemarle, NC 28001, died March 6, 2010 at Stanly Regional Medical Center.
Service Tuesday March 9, 2:00 p.m., Hartsell Funeral Home's Lefler Memorial Chapel, with Rev. Mark Mabry officiating. Burial, Stanly Gardens of Memory, Albemarle. Visitation Monday, March 8, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Hartsell Funeral Home- Albemarle.

Mr. Harwood was born March 12, 1942 in Albemarle and was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Albemarle. He was the former owner of Still Oil Company in Albemarle. Ronnie loved his grandkids and watching NASCAR. He was a graduate of Albemarle High School. He was a member of Mason Lodge Stanly 0348. The family will meet at the home of Farrah Cook, 37671 Timber Ridge Lane, New London, NC.

Survivors include lifelong companion Cathy Helms of Albemarle; daughters Yvette Harwood of Fort Mill, Lisa Clarke and husband Kevin of Fort Mill, Trena Glover and husband Rodney of New London and Farrah Cook and husband Jody of New London; brother Ben Harwood of Charlotte; sister Elicia Hinkle of Georgia; and grandchildren Luke and Jackson Clarke, Payton, Megan and Miranda Glover and Bradyn Cook. He was predeceased by father John Elbert Harwood and mother Frances Pearle Fink Harwood.

Memorials may be made to Adam Faulk Tanksley Foundation, Inc., P.O. Box 78799, Charlotte, NC 28271, or Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 9140 Arrowpoint Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28273. Hartsell Funeral Home- Albemarle is in charge of arrangements.

Odessa Murray Treece, 87
OAKBORO -- Odessa Murray Treece, died March 8, 2010. Funeral 2pm, visitation 1pm, Wednesday, Hartsell Funeral Home, Albemarle; burial, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.

Francina Denise Moore , 50
ALBEMARLE -- Mrs. Moore, died Tuesday morning, March 9, 2010 at her home after a courageous 13 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 11, 2010 in the Chapel of Edwards Funeral Home of Norwood. Rev. Mike Lisk will officiate and entombment will follow in Stanly Gardens of Memory.

Francina was born May 15, 1959 in Charleston, SC. She was the daughter of Ernest and Carrie Plowman Smith of Albemarle. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith. In addition to her parents she is survived by her husband, Stafford Walter Moore Jr. of the home; one son, Justin Stafford Moore of the home; one daughter, Elizabeth Ann Haddock and husband David of Albemarle; two brothers, Daniel Hugh Smith and wife Sandy and David Wayne Smith, all of Albemarle; and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents Ed and Ettie Plowman.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Stanly County, 929 North First St., Albemarle, NC 28001. On line condolences to edwardsfuneralhomes.com.

Catherine Atkins Pickler, 75
NEW LONDON -- Catherine Atkins Pickler, died March 8, 2010. Funeral 1pm Thursday, New London UMC; burial, Kendall's Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday, 6-8pm, Stanly Funeral Home.