Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC
William "Will" Charles Bass
Aug 29, 2026
William “Will” Charles Bass, of Marshville, NC infant child of Charles Steven Bass and Cara Jessica Bass passed away on August 29, 2026.
A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.
Will is survived by his parents as well as his siblings, Caroline Bass, Nathan Bass, Madeline Bass, Hannah Bass, and Eleanor Bass, paternal grandmother, Jody Bass, maternal...
Theda Muhlhauser
Sep 13, 2026
Theda Ann Muhlhauser, 73, of Waxhaw, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026.
Theda was born on October 18, 1952, in Queens, New York, to the late Samuel Unger and Evelyn Beerman Unger. She grew up in Jackson Heights, Queens, alongside her brothers Martin and Wayne. The three shared the experiences, adventures and memories that come with growing up...
Betty Rushing Goins
Sep 13, 2026
Betty Rushing Goins, 78, of Monroe, NC went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 13, 2026. She was born in Union County, NC on May 12, 1948, daughter to the late JC Rushing, and Eunice Little Rushing. She is also preceded in death by her daughter, Tammy Cooper, as well as three sisters, Edith Harrington,...
Kathy Sue Popplewell Byrd
Sep 12, 2026
Kathy Sue Popplewell Byrd, 72, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026. She was born in Grundy County, IL on June 25, 1954, daughter to the late Carson Lee Popplewell and Clotine Richardson Scheffle. She is also preceded in death by her infant daughter, Sabrina Jean, and sister, Brenda Popplewell.
A private memorial service to celebrate Kathy’s life will be held...
Beda Lou Efird Trenning-Helms
Sep 10, 2026
Beda Lou Efird Trenning-Helms, 92, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026. She was born on April 21, 1934, daughter to the late Oscar Lee Efird and Malinda Tarleton Efird. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Eugene Trenning, husband, Robert Claymon Helms, sister, Dorothy Rose Efird Moore, and brother, Jimmy Lee Efird.
Beda was a lifelong Christian...
Holly Patrice LiVolsi
Sep 8, 2026
Holly Owen LiVolsi, 52, of Monroe, NC passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. She was born in Mecklenburg County, NC on July 8, 1974. She is also preceded in death by her father, James Royster Owen. She is also preceded by her maternal grandparents Johnnie and Betty Ford Clements and paternal grandparents, Forrest Dallis Owen Sr., and Mary Jane...
Sabina Sandra Walters Medlin
Sep 7, 2026
Sabina Sandra Walters Medlin, 88, of Monroe, NC passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026 at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Union County, NC on September 7, 1938, daughter to the late W.B. Walters and Bessie Taylor Walters, she is also preceded by her loving husband, Braynon “Lee” Leander Medlin, as well as her six...
Sylvia Greene Keziah
Sep 7, 2026
Sylvia ‘Syb” Greene Keziah, 72, of Monroe, NC passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026. She was born in Union County, NC on September 24, 1953, daughter to the late Berry Franklin Greene and Doris Nash Greene, she is also preceded by her loving husband of 54 years, Keith “Doodle” Keziah, as well as brother, Berry Greene and sister-in-law, Sharon...
Claude Billy Tyson
Sep 7, 2026
Claude Billy Tyson, 89, of Monroe, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, September 7, 2026, surrounded by the family he loved. He was the son of the late Claude Bryan Tyson and Margarette Berniece Neill Tyson of Union County, North Carolina.
The family will receive friends and relatives from 5:00PM until 7:00PM on Friday, September 11, 2026,...
Raymond Casner
Sep 6, 2026
Raymond Casner of Monroe, NC, formally of Charlotte, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at his home with his bride of 79 years by his side. He was born in Fort Bragg, NC, on June 30, 1925, son of the late Sefton Grant Casner and Maude Belle VanWinkle Casner. He also was preceded in death by his...
Patricia Benton Williams
Sep 4, 2026
Patricia “Trish” Benton Williams, 71, of Monroe, NC passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026. She was born in Union County, NC on July 24, 1955, daughter to the late Clemon Benton, and Hallie Greene Benton, she is also preceded by her husband, Dolin Mack Williams, as well as their son, Barry Williams.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00PM...
Coy Moses Furr
Sep 1, 2026
Coy Moses Furr, 86, of Monroe, NC passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. He was born in Union County, NC on August 13, 1940, son to the late Webb Furr and Zillie Clontz Furr. He is also preceded by his wife Carol Hammond Furr as well as two brothers, Boyd Furr and Buren Furr.
A funeral service will be held...
Dennis "Den" Vann Griffin
Sep 1, 2026
Dennis “Den” Vann Griffin, 69. Of Monroe, NC passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026. He was born in Union County, NC on September 16, 1956; son to the late Wade Griffin and Oris Underwood Griffin. He is also preceded by his brother, Arnold Griffin.
A Funeral service will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, September 3, 2026, in the chapel...
Elaine Skrevanos Sims
Aug 31, 2026
Elaine Skrevanos Sims, 81, of Monroe, NC passed away on Monday, August 31, 2026. She was born in Illinois on January 6, 1945, daughter to the late Frank Skrevanos and Maria Lagouthago Skrevanos. She is also preceded by her husband Bill Sims.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00PM on Saturday, September 5, 2026, in the chapel of Gordon Funeral...
Betty Lois Sossamon
Aug 30, 2026
Betty Lois Boling Sossamon, 92, passed away on August 30, 2026, in Monroe, NC. She was born on October 7, 1933, daughter to the late Thomas Michael Boling and Beulah Lillian Whitfield Boling. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband, Gilbert H. Sossamon, Sr., two sons, Eric Wayne Sossamon, Baby Boy Sossamon, daughter, Melissa Ann Sossamon, brothers,...
Steven Joseph Spurlock
Aug 29, 2026
It is with great sorrow, we announce Steven Joseph Spurlock, 66, met Jesus Saturday, August 29, 2026 after a brief illness to cancer. He was born February 2, 1960 in Dayton, Ohio, son of Dolores Spurlock and the late Herb Spurlock. He is also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Mia Cochran.
Throughout his battle, his faith never wavered. He was...
Doris Kilgore Hannah
Aug 28, 2026
Doris Kilgore Hannah, 90, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026. She was born in Monroe, NC on January 20, 1936, daughter to the late Harry Kilgore and Gladys Johnson Kilgore. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Billy Pruitt Hannah, daughter, Lana Sharon Hannah, brother, Howard Kilgore, and sister, Ruth Underwood.
A memorial service will be held at...
Tena Benton Deese
Aug 28, 2026
Tena Benton Deese, 63, of Indian Trail, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026, following a difficult battle with cancer. Born on November 28, 1962, Tena was a strong, loving, generous, and kind woman whose greatest joy in life was her family. She attended South Piedmont Community College and dedicated much of her career to working in the...
Verla Crowder Coleman
Aug 28, 2026
Verla Crowder Coleman, 82, of Monroe, NC passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026. She was born in Union County, NC on May 21, 1944, daughter to the late Festus Crowder and Mannie Richardson Crowder. She is also preceded by her five brothers, James, Jazel, Bobby, Wallace and Ronald Crowder, as well as her three sisters, Ruth Allen, Barbara Finney,...
James Alfred Griffin
Aug 27, 2026
James “Jim” A. Griffin, 80, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2026. He was born in Monroe, NC on February 20, 1946, son to the late Alfred A. Griffin and Elizabeth Outen Griffin. Jim grew up in Badin, NC, graduating from North Stanly High School in 1964 and NC State University with a BS in Textile Technology in 1968. He...
