Obituaries

Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC

Lucille G. (Griffin) Hasty

Lucille G. (Griffin) Hasty

Aug 2, 2018

Lucille G. Hasty age 87, of Indian Trail, NC went home to be with the Lord Thursday, August 2, 2018. She was born in Mint Hill, NC. She was the daughter of The late Baxter and Myrtle Griffin. She loved her family and had a very strong faith in Jesus Christ. She is preceded in death by her husband,...

Cruz Mogollan

Cruz Mogollan

Jul 31, 2018

Cruz Roldan Mogollan, 57, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018. He was born May 3, 1961 in Mexico, son of David Roldan Brindiz and Carlota Mogollan Rodriguez. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 11:00 AM in Gordon Funeral Chapel, 1904 Lancaster Avenue, Monroe, NC. Burial will follow in Wingate City Cemetery. The family will visit...

Sonja Marie Wuerffel

Sonja Marie Wuerffel

Jul 30, 2018

Sonja Marie Wuerffel went to be with Jesus from her home in Waxhaw, NC on July 30, 2018 following a 5 month battle with aggressive brain cancer. She was 64 years old. Sonja was born on June 3, 1954 into the farming community of Breckenridge, MN. Her parents were August and Arda Stuehrenberg. She was third born and the...

Bobby Reid Lapish

Bobby Reid Lapish

Jul 28, 2018

Bobby Reid Lapish 82 of Unionville, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, July 28 at Presbyterian Hospital in Matthews, NC. He was born on July 19, 1936 and recently celebrated his eighty-second birthday. Suffering from cancer of the bladder, he died with complications that caused cardiac arrest. Mr. Lapish battled many physical challenges during his life, including surviving acute...

Franklin "Buddy" Ezzell

Franklin "Buddy" Ezzell

Jul 27, 2018

Franklin Clyde Ezzell, III…lovingly known as “Buddy” died peacefully on Friday, July 27, 2018. Buddy was the son of the late Vaughn Talley and Franklin Clyde Ezzell, Jr. Buddy is survived by his devoted family…wife, Margaret Howie Ezzell, of 56 years, and two sons; Benjamin Clyde Ezzell (Paula) and Franklin Allen Ezzell (Shari). Other survivors include 9 grand-children: Madison...

David Lynn Helms

David Lynn Helms

Jul 27, 2018

David Lynn Helms, age 50, of New Salem, NC passed away on Friday July, 27, 2018 due to an accidental drowning. David was born in Monroe, NC and graduated from Piedmont High School in 1985. He was strong in his faith and was a devoted member of Zion United Methodist Church in Unionville, NC. He was a hard worker,...

David Lee Jr. Hargett

David Lee Jr. Hargett

Jul 26, 2018

David Lee Hargett, Jr., 79, passed away Thursday, July 26, 2018 at his residence. He was born June 23, 1939 in Union County, NC son of the late David Lee Hargett, Sr. Helen Muriel Williams Hargett. He is also preceded in death by a daughter Donna Blackburn and a son Isaiah Hargett. A memorial service will be held 3:00...

Walter Lee Jr. Frieze

Walter Lee Jr. Frieze

Jul 23, 2018

Walter Lee Frieze, Jr., 78, of Waxhaw, passed away Monday, July 23, 2018 at his residence. He was born January 24, 1940 a son of the late Walter Lee, Sr. and Ruth Winchester Frieze. He graduated from Stanton Military Academy, Myers Park High School and attend the University of South Carolina in Columbia, South Carolina .He served in the...

Myrtle Louise (Parker) Rape

Myrtle Louise (Parker) Rape

Jul 23, 2018

Myrtle Louise Rape, 98, of Monroe, passed away Monday, July 23, 2018. Myrtle was born July 9, 1920 to the late Stafford Miller Parker and Lillie Blanche Krimminger. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Winfred Rape. Funeral service will be held 2:00pm Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Gordon Funeral Chapel, 1904 Lancaster Ave, Monroe, NC. 28112....

Roger Doug Hyatt

Roger Doug Hyatt

Jul 22, 2018

Roger Douglas Hyatt “Doug”, age 58, of Monroe, went home to be with Jesus Sunday, July 22, 2018 at his home. Doug was born on November 10, 1959. He was a 1978 graduate of Robbinsville High School and a 1982 graduate of Appalachian State University. He worked at ATI Specialty Materials since 1983 to date. Doug loved being outdoors,...

Gloria Jean (Gallucci) Riggle

Gloria Jean (Gallucci) Riggle

Jul 21, 2018

Gloria Jean Riggle, 66, of Indian Trail, passed away July 21, 2018. She born November 6, 1951 in Clarion County PA a daughter of the late John and Angeline Arduino Gallucci. She was of the Catholic faith. Funeral Services will be 10AM Thursday, July 26, 2018 in the Gordon Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Father Benjamin A. Roberts officiating,...

Alyssa Ellen Smith

Alyssa Ellen Smith

Jul 20, 2018

Monroe, NC Alyssa Ellen Smith, 26, of Monroe, passed away Friday, July 20, 2018. Alyssa was born on September 8, 1991. Alyssa graduated from Parkwood High School in 2009 and attended Appalachian State University where she pursued her interest in art. A memorial service will be held at 11:00AM, Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 1417 Unionville-Indian...

Verna Lee (Starnes) Funderburk

Verna Lee (Starnes) Funderburk

Jul 17, 2018

Verna Lee Starnes Funderburk, 75, of Monroe, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday July 17, 2018. She was born June 23,1943 in Union County, NC, daughter to the late Amon Heath and Lela Walden Starnes. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Joe David Funderburk and brother, Andrew Dale Starnes. Funeral services...

Lillian Elizabeth (Rape) Little

Lillian Elizabeth (Rape) Little

Jul 15, 2018

Lillian Rape Little, 77, of Monroe, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2018. Lillian was born May 30, 1941, in Union County, daughter of the late Hayden and Mary Carnes Rape. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband Thurrell Edward Little, two brothers, Ralph L. Rape and Homer W. Rape, and two sisters, Elsie R. Baer and...

Benjamin Franklin King

Benjamin Franklin King

Jul 12, 2018

Benjamin Franklin “Frank” King of Monroe was escorted by the angels of God to his new home in Heaven on July 12, 2018. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years, Carole Helms King, who died November 8, 2012. Mr. King was the son of the late Carl and Theresa King, and was born on...

Mildred Sue (Villines) Mcconnell

Mildred Sue (Villines) Mcconnell

Jul 10, 2018

The Book of Memories is made available to all families we serve as well as any family served by any other funeral home in our community.

James Addison Thomas

James Addison Thomas

Jul 9, 2018

James Addison “Bud” Thomas, 88, passed away Monday, July 9, 2018. He was born January 5, 1930 in Union County, son of the late Aaron Russell and Essie McCain Thomas. He was also preceded in death by his twin brother, Russell Thomas. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 12, 2018 at 1:00 PM in Unity ARP Church, Lancaster,...

Judith Ann (Reinbold) Calloway

Judith Ann (Reinbold) Calloway

Jul 8, 2018

JUDITH REINBOLD CALLOWAY (JUDY), Born February 2, 1942 in Salina, Kansas to Lawrence J. and Clarys Reinbold. Left this world July 8, 2018 at home. Preceded in death by her parents and loving husband, Gary Calloway. Funeral services for Judy will be 11:00AM Thursday, July 12, 2018 in the Gordon Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Cindy Sloan officiating, burial...

William Emmett Mastin

William Emmett Mastin

Jul 8, 2018

Mr. William Emmett Mastin, son of the late Charles Mastin and Irene Humphries Mastin, was born on August 31, 1931 in Paris, Kentucky. He quietly departed this life, with family present, on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Novant Medical Center in Matthews, North Carolina. He was united in holy matrimony to Janice Rae Sykes on June 25, 1961 in...

James Lawerence Price

James Lawerence Price

Jul 8, 2018

James “Jimmy” Lawrence Price, 79, passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018. He was born October 13, 1938 in Chester County, SC, to the late Lamb James and Carrie Gibson Price. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Randolph Price. Mr. Price retired after 40 years with Florida Steel Company. He served in the U.S. Army during the...

Gordon Funeral Service & Crematory Obituaries

At Gordon Funeral Service & Crematory in Monroe, NC along with Matthews, Weddington, Waxhaw, and Marshville. We provide a trusted place for families to share the stories and memories of their loved ones. Our online obituary listings offer service details, tributes, and a way for friends and family to leave messages of condolence. We are honored to help families in Monroe and the surrounding communities celebrate lives with dignity and care.

Obituary Notifications

Stay connected by signing up to receive email notifications whenever a new obituary is posted on our website. This service makes it easy to keep informed about recent tributes and service details.

The griefsteps logo is black and white and has a wave in the middle.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.