Chance Amanual Hartsell, 40, of Elkhart, Kansas, passed away on Friday, October 30, 2026.
Chance was born on January 10, 1986, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, to Terrie Lynn Simmons. He grew up in Oklahoma City and attended Westmoore High School. On October 26, 2012, he married Vanessa Pearson in Oklahoma City. In March 2013, the couple moved to the Oklahoma Panhandle, where they established their home and built a life together.
Chance was employed by Seaboard Pork Producers, where he worked as a production worker and animal handler. He took great pride in his work and enjoyed the opportunities and friendships it brought into his life.
An avid sports enthusiast, Chance especially loved watching his daughters play basketball and volleyball. He was one of their biggest fans and took great pride in cheering them on from the sidelines. Whether attending their games or traveling to sporting events, he enjoyed the excitement of competition and the memories made along the way.
In his spare time, Chance enjoyed listening to rock music and documentary podcasts, as well as spending time with his dog, Scarlett. He also found enjoyment in swimming and staying active by working out at the gym. More than anything, he cherished time spent with his family and friends. He especially loved making Vanessa, Micah and BraeLeigh laugh, always making sure that everyone had a good time, and sharing the simple, everyday moments that made their life together special. His love for his family and the memories they created will forever be treasured by those who knew and loved him.
Chance was preceded in death by his mother, Terrie Lynn Simmons; his grandparents, Billie Lavon and Roy Lee Simmons; and his brother-in-law, Tommy Warden.
He is survived by his wife, Vanessa Hartsell, of Elkhart, Kansas; his daughters, Micah and BraeLeigh Hartsell, both of Elkhart, Kansas; his son, Bryce Kelly, of Elkhart, Kansas; his daughter, Trinity Withrow of Jacksonville, North Carolina; his three sisters, Brandy Day and husband Dennis of Mustang, Oklahoma, Patricia Jones of Lake Tenkiller, Oklahoma, and Misty Warden of Lake Tenkiller, Oklahoma; his in-laws, Mike and Tonya Pearson, and brother-in-law, Levi Pearson, all of Guymon, Oklahoma; along with several nieces, nephews, extended family members, and many friends.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Henson-Novak Funeral Home, 501 NW 5th St., Guymon, OK 73942. A Memorial Service will immediately follow at 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel.
Memorial contributions may be made to his daughters’ education fund and will be accepted by Henson-Novak Funeral Directors, P.O. Box 1306, Guymon, Oklahoma 73942. The family also suggests planting a tree in Chance’s memory as a lasting tribute to his life and legacy.
Friends and family may sign the online book, leave an online condolence or upload a photograph at www.hensonnovak.com.
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