Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC
Michael Jay Eudy
Sep 7, 2025
Michael “Mike” Jay Eudy, 53, previously of Stanfield, NC, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025. Mike moved to Monroe in August 2022. He was born December 15, 1971, in Mecklenburg County, NC, and was the son of Sandra Elliott of Kannapolis, NC and Jay B. Eudy of Stanfield, NC.
After graduating from West Stanly High School, Mike proudly served his country...
Colene Rushing Hinson
Sep 6, 2025
Melissa Colene Hinson
November 14, 1930-September 6, 2025
We are comforted in knowing our Mom Melissa Colene Hinson loved the Lord as her Savior & we will see her again someday.
Our Moma’s favorite thing to do was be with her family & especially her grand babies. Taking care of each and every one by cooking deliciously prepared meals and being welcomed to...
Harold Norman Smith, Jr.
Sep 5, 2025
Harold Norman Smith Jr., 66, of Albemarle, NC passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025. He was born in Union County, NC on August 28, 1959, son to the late Harold Norman Smith and Catherine Simmons Smith. He is also preceded in death by his daughter, Alyssa Smith and a sister, Karen Hinkle.
A Memorial Service with Military Honors will be...
Tammy Kiker Craig
Sep 5, 2025
Tammy Kiker Craig, 59, of Indian Trail, NC passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Union County, NC on April 20, 1966. She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Johnnie Kiker, Uncle, Donald Kiker as well as her stepmother, Mary Kiker.
The family will receive friends from 6:00PM until 8:00PM on...
George Larry Tyson
Sep 5, 2025
George Larry Tyson, 83, of Monroe, NC passed away after an extended illness. He was born on July 21, 1942, in Union County, NC, the son of the late George W. & Jessie Crook Tyson.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00PM on Sunday, September 7, 2025, in the Chapel of Gordon Funeral Service, with burial to follow in Lakeland...
Phillip Hall Pierce
Sep 4, 2025
Phillip Hall Pierce, 75, of Monroe, NC passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025. He was born in Petersburg, VA, on January 25, 1950, son to the late Fred Perry Pierce and Lottie Hall Pierce. He is also preceded by his loving wife Yvonne Ritch Pierce; grandson, Athen Gage; as well as his two brothers, Greg Pierce and Tim Pierce.
A...
Joseph Wayne Harris
Sep 4, 2025
Joseph Wayne Harris, 64, of Monroe, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on February 21, 1961, in Pensacola, Florida, Joe lived a full and adventurous life-one defined by deep devotion to his family, service to his country, and a lifelong pursuit of connection, joy, and hard work.
Joe proudly served in the...
Patrick Joseph Cannon
Sep 2, 2025
Patrick Joseph Cannon, 61, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2025. He was born March 13, 1964, in Cincinnati, OH, son of Howard Cannon and the late Barbara Hunt Cannon.
Patrick was a firefighter with Waxhaw and Bakers Fire Departments.
In addition to his father, Patrick is survived by his brother, Mike Cannon (Kelly); his stepmother, Janet Cannon; and nieces, Katie Cannon and...
Diana Lee Schillmaier
Sep 2, 2025
Diana Lee Zamot Schillmaier, 70, of Waxhaw, NC passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. She was born on Long Island, NY on November 10, 1954, daughter to the late Mariano Zamot and Dianilda Perez Zamot. She is also preceded by her two brothers, Mario Zamot and Tommy Zamot, and a sister Donna Zamot.
A Memorial service will be held at...
Jerry Adcock
Aug 31, 2025
Jerry William Adcock, 86, of Mint Hill, North Carolina, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 31, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a man of God who served his family, his country, and his community.
He was born on April 10, 1939, in Cabarrus County...
Darrell Woodiwiss
Aug 31, 2025
Darrell Eugene Woodiwiss, 67, of Monroe, NC passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025. He was born in Rockingham County, NC on June 24, 1958, son to the late Cora Lee Johnson. He is also preceded in death by two brothers.
The family will receive friends from 5:00PM until 7:00PM on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Gordon Funeral Service, 1904 Lancaster...
Dorothy "Dot" Murray Cook
Aug 29, 2025
Dorothy “Dot” Murray Cook, 92, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025. She was born in Union County, NC on September 26, 1932, daughter to the late Olin and Maude Richards Murray. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Charles Murray and her sister, Frances Helms.
A memorial service to celebrate Dot’s life will be held at 2:00PM on...
Kathy Martin Moss
Aug 27, 2025
Kathy Martin Moss, 75, of Monroe, NC passed away on August 27, 2025. She was born in Richmond County, NC, on January 17, 1950, to the late Herman Benjamin Martin and Kathleen Gore Martin. She is also preceded in death by her sister Carole Cummings and brother in-law Art Cummings.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00PM on Sunday,...
Virginia Stepnick
Aug 25, 2025
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, Virginia Margaret Stepnick (Esposito), who departed peacefully on August 25, 2025, at the age of 84. She was surrounded by her devoted family, exemplifying the warmth, wisdom, and unwavering love she generously bestowed upon us throughout her life. Virginia was born on...
Barbara Baldwin Puckett
Aug 24, 2025
Barbara Baldwin Puckett, 95, of Waxhaw, NC went to heaven on Sunday, August 24, 2025. She was born in Warren County, KY on October 24, 1929, daughter to the late Lawrence Baldwin Sr. and Eulah Grubbs Baldwin. She is also preceded in death by her brother Lawrence Baldwin Jr.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00PM on Friday, August 29,...
Myra Woody
Aug 22, 2025
Myra Armstrong Woody, 81, passed away Friday, August 22, 2025. She was born March 31, 1944, in Ashville, NC daughter of the late Roy & Winnie “Polly” Shope Armstrong. She was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church in Rutherfordton, NC where she served as organist for over 30 years. She was a lifetime member of the Daughters of...
Billy "Bill" Joe Smith
Aug 22, 2025
In Loving Memory of Billy Joe Smith (Bill)
November 20, 1930 – August 22, 2025
Billy Joe (Bill) Smith, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on November 20, 1930, in Monroe, North Carolina, to Roy and Ruby Pinion Smith, Bill was the eldest of four brothers Donald, James, and...
Alexander Murdock
Aug 20, 2025
Alexander James Murdock, 38, of Monroe, N.C. passed away on August 20th, 2025, surrounded by his family at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.
Born on December 11th, 1986, in Charlotte, Alex was the son of Jamie Murdock and the late Gary Murdock. He is also survived by his brother Justin Murdock, wife Ashley and their two children Elizabeth and Stella; brother...
Jerry Sylvester Mills
Aug 14, 2025
Jerry Sylvester Mills, 82, passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025. He was born on October 22, 1942, son of the late Dowd Ransom Mills and Pauline Edwards Mills. He was preceded in death by his sister, Dean Helms; brother-in-law, Bob Helms; sister-in-law, Dianne Mills and brothers-in-law, Pete Tomberlin and Nat Greene and his grandson, Jonathon Mills.
Jerry was a proud veteran,...
William Monroe Widenhouse, III
Aug 14, 2025
William “Buddy” Monroe Widenhouse III, 72, of Monroe, passed away on Thursday August 14, 2025. He was born in Cabarrus County, NC on February 17, 1953, son to the late William Monroe Widenhouse Jr. and Dorothy McLain Widenhouse.
He found great joy in the simple pleasures of life-spending time with his beloved dogs, Izzy, Gabbie, and Sadie, traveling to his favorite...
