Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC
James Ellison Gordon
Nov 1, 2026
James Ellison Gordon, 96, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2026. He was born January 14, 1930, in Union County, NC, son of the late Plummer James Gordon & Connie Watkins Gordon. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Sara Starnes Gordon, and his second wife, Frances Nance Gordon, daughter, Susan...
Margaret "Maggie" Wyatt
Oct 27, 2026
Margaret Ann Wyatt, 66, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at Terra Bella Assisted Living in Indian Trail, North Carolina after a courageous battle with multiple sclerosis. Born on August 11, 1960 in Tallahassee, Florida, Margaret’s life is a true testament to love, defined by her selfless commitment to her children and profound pride as...
Edgar Martin Tyson
Oct 22, 2026
Mr. Edgar “Ed” Martin Tyson, 82, of Wadesboro, NC passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026. He was born in Lancaster County, SC on May 16, 1944, son to the late Henry Ford Tyson and Grace Starnes Tyson.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00PM on Monday, October 26, 2026, in the chapel of Gordon Funeral Service, with entombment to...
Garry Gene Rollins
Oct 18, 2026
Garry Gene Rollins, 85, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026. He was born in Union County, NC on October 4, 1941, son to the late Walter Sterling Rollins and Ruby Gordon Rollins. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Rushing Rollins, brother, Bill Rollins, and brother-in-law, Norman Lynn Temple.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM...
John Paul Hinson
Oct 17, 2026
John Paul Hinson, 95, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026. He was born in Union County, NC on February 9, 1931, son to the late John Alonzo Hinson and Eulalia Little Hinson. He is also preceded in death by his brothers, Henry Hinson, Steve Hinson, Victor Hinson, and sister, Beatrice Parker.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on...
Donald Eugene Price
Oct 16, 2026
Donald Eugene Price, 73, of Monroe, North Carolina, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026. He was born in Union County, North Carolina, on January 14, 1953, son to the late Don Lee Price and Evelyn Price.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Donald was a proud Navy veteran and served for thirty years.
Donald is survived by his...
Larry Norwood
Oct 14, 2026
Larry Norwood, 84, of Waxhaw, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at his home. He was born in Lancaster, SC on January 4, 1942, son to the late Walter Tonsy Norwood and Artie Elizabeth Brady Norwood. He is also preceded in death by his brothers, Walter and Clyde, as well as his sisters, Pansy and Annie.
A memorial...
Patsy Ruth Coleman
Oct 13, 2026
Patsy Ruth Coleman, 86, of Monroe, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. She was born in Pike County, KY, on July 12, 1940, daughter to the late Ray Webb and Louisa Varney Webb. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband, Rev. Harold Dean Coleman, daughter, Marlene Louise Coleman, two brothers, Charles Webb, Mark Webb,...
Antonia Colter Blank
Oct 10, 2026
Antonia Colter Blank, 23, of Matthews, NC passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026. She was born in Charlotte, North Carolina, on August 18, 2003, daughter to Catherine Brown and Zachary Blank.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, November 21, 2026, in the chapel of Gordon Funeral Service, 1904 Lancaster Ave. Monroe, NC 28112.
Antonia is survived...
Elder Larry Brevard Austin
Oct 6, 2026
Elder Larry Brevard Austin, 85, of Monroe, NC passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2026. He was born in Union County, NC son to the late RC Austin and Louise Honeycutt Austin. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Walden Austin, brother, Ken Austin, and brother-in-law, AC Carpenter.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00AM on Friday,...
Carol Correll Poston
Oct 5, 2026
Carol Correll Poston, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and laughter.
Born July 9, 1960, Carol was the daughter of the late Mildred “Jackie” Correll and Eugene “Gene” Correll. She was one of ten children. While her family was large, she shared especially close bonds with...
Louis "Homer" Wilson Mical
Oct 3, 2026
Louis Wilson “Homer” Mical, 77, of Monroe, NC passed away at home on Saturday, October 3, 2026. He was born in Union County, NC on November 9, 1948, son to the late Roscoe and Clara Mical.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00pm on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Roanoke Baptist Church, 618 Roanoke Church Road, Monroe, NC 28110, with...
Robert Scott Elliott
Oct 1, 2026
Robert “Bob” Scott Elliott, 62, of Monroe, NC passed away on Thursday, October 1, 2026. He was born in New Haven, Connecticut on July 11, 1964. He is the son to Mary Jane Elliott and the late Douglas Elliott, he is also preceded in death by his brother, John D. Elliott.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00PM on Saturday,...
Sara Ann Miles Parler
Sep 30, 2026
Sara Ann Miles Parler, 91, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. She was born in Spartanburg, SC, on August 30, 1935, daughter to the late Alfred McKinley Miles and Sarah Margaret McCulloch Miles. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years, Robert (Bob) Eugene Parler, Sr, two brothers, Conway Miles and Mack Miles, 4...
Larry Melvin
Sep 30, 2026
Larry David Melvin, 70, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026. Larry is survived by his wife of 16 years, Linda Allen Melvin, his sister, Martha Morrison; two stepdaughters, Daphnie Rhoads (Kent), Stephanie Cole (David), three grandchildren, Justin Rhoads (Tori), Jacob Rhoads (Elizabeth), Brady Cole, and one great-grandchild on the way; and he was loved by many nieces and nephews.
He...
Sherry Nash Sims
Sep 30, 2026
Sherry Nash Sims, 70, passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born in Union County, NC on December 25, 1955, daughter to the late Mitchell Nash and Margaret Manus Nash. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Vicki Helms, and stepson, Rodney Sikes.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00PM on Tuesday,...
Charles Kennon Strowd, Jr.
Sep 29, 2026
Charles Kennon Strowd Jr., 80, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Charles was born at a Durham facility; but he grew up in Chapel Hill, NC, within Northern Chatham County. Early in Charles’s life, he discovered a passion for photography. Charles earned a Bachelor of Arts in Theology and History from Guildford College and a Minor in Photography at...
Danny Richard Elms
Sep 28, 2026
Danny Richard Elms, 61, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026. He was born in Monroe, NC on January 23, 1965, Son of the late Leon Elms Jr. and Elaine McKinney Elms.
Danny is survived by his wife, Kathie and two sisters Cheryl Elms, Shirley (Chalie) Brown, niece Lauren and nephew Daniel. Brother-in-law Ken Nolan and niece Zoie, nephew Todd Nolan...
Keith Edward Rupel
Sep 28, 2026
Keith Edward Rupel, 62, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026. He was born in Lafayette, Indiana on March 18, 1964, son to the late Charles Keith Rupel and Constance Cisco Rupel. He is also preceded by his brother, David Rupel.
No services will be held at this time.
Keith is survived by his loving wife, Roberta Rupel, son, Nick Rupel (Taylor...
Judy Medlin Champion
Sep 26, 2026
Judy Medlin Champion, 85, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026. She was born in Kings Mountain, NC on September 16, 1941, daughter to the late James Medlin and Irene Gaffney Medlin. She is also preceded in death by her husband, James Robert Champion Jr., daughter, Debra Lynn Champion, brother, Roy Medlin, and sister, Jo Eng.
Judy graduated from Kings Mountain...
