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- [S4] Knoxville News-Sentinel (Tennessee), 3 Aug 2001.
Ricky William Hartsell obituary
- [S24] The Newport Plain Talk, (http://www.newportplaintalk.com), 15 Aug 2009.
Benefit for Zach Hartsell planned for August 22
Author: Duay O'Neil
COSBY-A benefit is planned for Saturday, August 22, at Cosby High School for Zach Hartsell, a 13-year-old cancer patient.
Zach, the son of Ricky and Kathy Hartsell, was diagnosed with Stage 4 Ewing's sarcoma, a form of bone cancer, on April 14. Since then, he has undergone several rounds of chemotherapy, spending three to five days in the hospital every two to three weeks.
He is the grandson of Ray and Peggy Proffitt and the nephew of Tip and Janie Brown and Jamie and Katie Proffitt. He is also the grandson of the late Ricky Hartsell.
Plans for the benefit include a car show and Bluegrass and gospel music starting at 2 p.m., a hobo supper beginning at 4 p.m., and an auction commencing at 6:30 p.m.
Performers scheduled for the event include The Locust Ridge Boys, Rough Edges, Ray Ball, Larry and Peggy Williams, Mountain Aire Dulcimers, and others.
The menu for the supper includes beans, potatoes, greens, cornbread, and dessert.
Items for the auction are greatly appreciated. Anyone wishing to donate something for the auction may call (423) 608-5731 or (423) 721-4244. Items may also be dropped off at the office of Attorney Terry Hurst in downtown Newport.
The benefit is being sponsored by Modern Woodmen Junior Service Clubs of Cosby, Newport Grammar, Edgemont, and Centerview Schools as well as Tiny Tots.
- [S24] The Newport Plain Talk, (http://www.newportplaintalk.com), 5 Apr 2012.
Zachary Weston Hartsell, age 16, of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully in his mother's arms, surrounded by family and friends, at Sacred Heart Hospital on Friday, March 30, 2012, at a courageous battle with Ewing's Sarcoma.
Zach was born on October 2, 1995, in Sevierville, TN, to Katherine Nelson and Ricky Hartsell. He was baptized in Eau Claire and was a member of Epiphany Lutheran Church, Eau Claire.
Zach attended Epiphany Lutheran grade school and was a student at Altoona High School at the time of his death.
Zach loved the outdoors, going camping, water tubing, and fireworks. He was also a master at video games. Zach enjoyed eating Mom's enchiladas and especially 'Mamaw's' mashed potatoes.
Zachary was a very polite and courteous young man, who always said "Please" and "Thank you" and always put everyone else's needs before his. His strong faith and love for his Savior Jesus helped his family throughout his illness.
He touched many lives, young and old.
Zach is survived by his mother Katherine Schilling of Eau Claire; his father Ricky Hartsell of Sevierville; his stepfather Scott Schilling of Eau Claire; two brothers: A. J. (Julia) Schilling of La Crosse and Carson Schilling of Eau Claire; two sisters Erica and Mila Schilling, both of Eau Claire; grandmother Arlene Nelson of Eau Claire; grandparents Ray and Peggy Proffitt of Cosby; grandparents Roger and Carol Schilling of Eau Claire; aunt Lori Mirmesdagh of Eau Claire; cousins Kasra and Neda Mirmesdagh of New Mexico; uncle Jamie (Katie) Proffitt and cousins Bo and Ellie, all of Cosby; 'Nana' Janie and Tip Brown of Newport; three nieces: Lucy, Oriana, and Evelett Schilling of La Crosse; his best friend Ari Beck of Fall Creek; and his pet dogs Patch and Ace.
The family would like to thank everyone who prayed and cared for Zachary and his family during this difficult time. Special thanks go to the nursing staff of Marshfield Hospital, Peds Unit, the nursing staff at Sacred Heart 6th floor, Brenda Garigan, and staff at the Ronald McDonald House in Marshfield.
A celebration of Zach's life will be held at a later date in Newport.
- [S24] The Newport Plain Talk, (http://www.newportplaintalk.com), 17 Apr 2012.
A memorial service in celebration of the life of Zachary 'Zach' Hartsell, who passed away March 30, 2012 at age 16, will be held Saturday, April 21, 2012, at 2:00 p.m. at New Salem Baptist Church, Jones Cove Road, Sevierville. In memory of Zach, family and friends are asked to wear orange, Zach's favorite color.
- [S24] The Newport Plain Talk, (http://www.newportplaintalk.com), 19 Apr 2012.
Family and friends to remember Zac Hartsell, a teenager "brave beyond words"
ZAC HARTSELL
Author: Duay O'Neil
JONES COVE-This coming Saturday, April 21, family and friends of Zac Hartsell will gather at New Salem Baptist Church in the Jones Cove community of Sevier County to remember a teenager described by his great-aunt, Dr. Janie Brown, as "brave beyond words."
They will wear orange, his favorite color, and will remember a young man whose courage and bravery throughout a grueling battle helped his family cope. "He never complained," recalled Brown. "He was brave beyond words."
The 16-year old Wisconsin resident's battle with cancer ended on March 30 after a two and one-half year journey filled with chemotherapy, radiation treatments, and doctor visits.
It began April 9, 2009, when his mother, Katherine Schilling of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, took him to the hospital for pain in his hip.
Doctors discovered a tumor the size of a grapefruit on his pelvis. "This explained the pain he had been experiencing when he walked," said Brown.
The tumor's size and pressure had actually fractured Zac's pelvis. "Scans also shows four 'hot spots' on his lungs, one on the back of his skull, one on his right shoulder, and one on his right thigh," added Brown.
Diagnosed officially on April 14 with Stage IV Ewing's Sarcoma, Zac's life, and those of his family and friends, changed as the battle to win "this ugly war began," Brown said.
For more details, please see the latest edition of the Newport Plain Talk.
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