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Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC

Anthony "Tony" Nelson Stegall

Anthony "Tony" Nelson Stegall

Nov 20, 2025

Anthony “Tony” Nelson Stegall, 68, of Monroe, NC passed away on November 20, 2025. He was born in Union County, NC on July 30, 1957, son to the late Joyce Price Stegall.

Tony was a fan of NASCAR, WWF Wrestling and an avid reader of Sci-Fi books written by Terry Brooks.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00AM on November 25,...

Gladys  Griffin  Nash

Gladys Griffin Nash

Nov 20, 2025

A full family obituary will be published as soon as it is available.

Mary "Joyce" Guin

Mary "Joyce" Guin

Nov 19, 2025

Mary “Joyce” Pate Guin, 85, of Monroe, NC passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. She was born in Union County, NC on November 13, 1940, to the late Henry Pate and Helen Pate. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband, Bobby Lee Guin and seven of her siblings.

A funeral service will be held at 2:30PM on...

Peggy Knight  Braswell

Peggy Knight Braswell

Nov 18, 2025

Peggy Knight Braswell, 87, of Monroe, NC passed away passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. She was born on June 18, 1938, daughter to the late Hurley “Pete” Knight and Myrtle Aldridge Knight. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband of 66 years, Jack L. Braswell, two brothers, Paul Knight, Heath...

Mary  Rushing  Tucker

Mary Rushing Tucker

Nov 18, 2025

Mary Rushing Tucker, 85, of Monroe, NC passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. She was born in Union County, NC on July 19, 1940, daughter of the late James Vernon Rushing and Mattie Trull Rushing. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband Cully Tucker.

A graveside service will be held at 12:00 PM on Monday, November 24,...

Larry Eugene Neeley, Sr.

Larry Eugene Neeley, Sr.

Nov 17, 2025

Larry Eugene Neeley Sr., 73, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025. He was born in Sullivan County, TN on January 6, 1952, son to the late Oscar Neeley and Helen Osborne Neeley. Larry is also preceded in death by his brother, Charles Neeley, sister, Patsy Horne, and granddaughter Chloe Deese.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00PM on Friday,...

Thomas Fulton Lassiter

Thomas Fulton Lassiter

Nov 15, 2025

Thomas “Tommy” Fulton Lassiter, 59, of Monroe, NC passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025. He was born in Mecklenburg County, NC on September 8, 1966, son to Delores Sheets Lassiter and the late Fulton Hughes Lassiter. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Velvet Bagale.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00PM on Saturday, November 22, 2025,...

Larry Keith Sims, Sr.

Larry Keith Sims, Sr.

Nov 15, 2025

Larry Keith Sims Sr. was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the age of 83. Larry was born on August 19, 1942. Larry is the son of the late Billy Austin Sims and Madeline Newell Sims. He was preceded in death also by his brother, Billy Ray Sims, sisters, Jerri Lynn...

Ervin Pressley

Ervin Pressley

Nov 14, 2025

Ervin Pressley was born on October 7th, 1936. On November 14th, 2025, after 89 years of an abundant earthly life, Ervin began his unspeakably joyous eternal life, forever in presence of the Lord and Savior he loved.

Born in Union County, Ervin was the son of the late Sam David Pressley & Nellie Griffin Pressley. He is preceded in death by...

Patty  Reed  Wolf

Patty Reed Wolf

Nov 12, 2025

Patty Reed Wolf, 91, of Monroe, NC passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025. She was born in Cabell County, WV on February 9, 1934, daughter to the late Basil Reed and Mabel Hoosier Reed. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Roger Wolf, two daughters, Terry Lee Wolf and Debra Lynn Wolf.

A memorial service will be held...

Mable Hill Bivens

Mable Hill Bivens

Nov 10, 2025

Mable Hill Bivens, 93, of Monroe, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, November 10, 2025. Born in Union County on March 28, 1932, Mable's passion was her family, and she loved nothing more than entertaining them in her home.

With her southern flair and timeless elegance, she was the perfect hostess, making everyone feel welcome. She was an amazing...

Jerry  Donald  Polk

Jerry Donald Polk

Nov 5, 2025

Jerry Donald Polk, 86, of Monroe, NC passed away on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. He was born in Union County, NC on February 20, 1939, son to the late Carl Polk and Lillian Rushing Polk. He is also preceded in death by three brothers, Heath Polk, James Ellis Polk, Ray Polk, and two sisters, Betty Drake and Linda Baucom.

A memorial...

Shirley Little Haigler

Shirley Little Haigler

Nov 3, 2025

Mrs. Shirley Little Haigler, 89, of Monroe, NC passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025 after an extended illness.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, James Moses and Lela Bell Little, as well as an infant daughter, Shirley Anne, and siblings Gene Little, Jolene Rushing and Dennis Little.

She is survived by her husband of 71 years, Aubrey Haigler, and...

Sabra Lewis Hance

Sabra Lewis Hance

Oct 31, 2025

Sabra Lewis Hance, 75, of Waxhaw, passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025. She was born in Union County, NC on December 10, 1949, daughter to the late George Arthur Lewis Sr. She is also preceded in death by her first husband Albert Gordon and brother George Arthur Lewis Jr. and grandson Kyle Gordon.

A funeral service will be held at...

Dorthy  Lillian Geehring

Dorthy Lillian Geehring

Oct 30, 2025

Dorthy Lillian Ruff Geehring, 78, of Monroe, North Carolina, died on October 30, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family. Dorthy was born June 17, 1947, daughter of the late Sanford Ruff and Mary Stout Ruff. She is also preceded in death by her two brothers Walter Edward Stout and Joseph Richard Ruff and sister Ruth Basinger.

Dorthy retired from...

Charles "Chuck" Kevin Steele

Charles "Chuck" Kevin Steele

Oct 29, 2025

Charles “Chuck” Kevin Steele, 62, of Monroe, NC passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. He was born in Mecklenburg County, NC on February 4, 1963. He is preceded in death by his father Paul James Steele.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, November 2, 2025, in the Chapel of Gordon Funeral Service, with burial to...

John Michael  Taylor

John Michael Taylor

Oct 28, 2025

 John Michael Taylor (Mike), 74, of Lawrenceville, Ga., passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025, surrounded by his children and grandchildren, in Pineville, NC. Mike was born in Hampton, Va., on December 4, 1950, to Jack and Marie Taylor. He was preceded in death by his wife, Julie Taylor, and his parents.

He is survived by his daughters Michelle Stephens and Kristen...

Paul Matheson

Paul Matheson

Oct 23, 2025

Paul James Matheson, 93, of Monroe, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 23, 2025.

Born on December 16, 1931, in Monroe, NC, Paul was the son of the late David Augustus Matheson and Zela Smith Matheson Elliott. He is also preceded in death by his three sisters—Elizabeth, Beatrice, and Nancy—as well as many other beloved family members.

Paul proudly served...

Deborah Jane Rudy

Deborah Jane Rudy

Oct 22, 2025

Mrs. Deborah Jane White Rudy, 72, of Monroe, NC passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. She was born in Westchester County, New York on November 1, 1952, daughter to the late Warren White and Jane Coppinger White. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph George Rudy, as well as her brother, Thomas White.

The family will receive...

Willy Jacob  Rauschen

Willy Jacob Rauschen

Oct 22, 2025

Willy Jacob Rauschen, 90, of Mint Hill, NC passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. He was born in Herne, Germany on November 8, 1934, son to the late Kornel Rauschen and Erna Larisch Rauschen. He is also preceded in death by his loving wife, Ilse Semmler Rauschen, two brothers, Alois Rauschen and Hans Rauschen.

A private graveside service will be...

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