Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC
Charles Oscar Jr. Helms
Dec 3, 2017
Charles Oscar “Chuck” Helms, 58, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2017. He was born May 27, 1959 in Gaston County, NC, son to Mary Orr Helms, and the late Charles Oscar Helms, Sr. He is also preceded in death by a sister Rita Guy. A memorial service will be held 7:00 PM, Thursday, December 7, 2017 at Immanuel’s Church,...
Larry Dean Voncannon
Dec 2, 2017
Larry Dean VonCannon, 82, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017. He was born December 12, 1934 in Richmond County, NC, son to the late Malcolm Ethel Rose Lassiter VonCannon. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM, Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at Mill Creek Baptist Church, 5417 Morgan Mill Road, Monroe NC 28110. Burial will follow in the church cemetery....
Rickey Jefferson Deese
Nov 26, 2017
Rickey Jefferson Deese, 64, of Monroe, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2017, at his home. He was born December 13, 1952 in Union County a son of the late Jefferson Davis and Hallie Hinson Deese. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in the Sanctuary of Central United Methodist Church, 801 South Hayne Street, Monroe, NC 28112 at...
Ralph Hewey Broome
Nov 23, 2017
Ralph Hewey Broome, 82, of Waxhaw, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2017. He was born October 25, 1935 in Lancaster, SC, a son of the late Charlie Edgar and Virgie Hinson Broome. He served in the United States Air Force and retired from Springs Industries. He is preceded in death by his wife Faye Laney Broome and a step-son...
Odessa (Robinson) Hinson
Nov 13, 2017
Odessa Robinson Hinson, 97, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2017. She was born in Chesterfield County on April 14, 1920, daughter of the late Oscar and Della Montgomery Robinson. She is also preceded in death by her husband, John Hinson, son; Richard Hinson, daughter; Betty Jo Boone, husband Harry Van Boone, son-in-law, Larry Deese husband of Ann Deese,...
Bieng Kong
Nov 12, 2017
Bieng Kong, 89, of Monroe, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born May 8, 1928 in Cambodia. Funeral services for Mrs. Kong will begin at 1:00PM Saturday, November 18, 2017 in the Gordon Funeral Chapel with cremation to follow the services. Gordon Funeral Service and Crematory is caring for the...
Margie Boyce (Griffin) Walters
Nov 12, 2017
Margie Griffin Walters, 86, passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017. She was born in Union County, NC on February 14, 1931, daughter of the late Boyce H. Griffin and Ruby Keziah Griffin. She is also preceded in death by her husband Bradie Joel Walters, a son Danny Walters and a sister Dorothy Hartsell. Graveside services will be held 1:00...
Milton Leon Rousseau
Nov 7, 2017
Milton Leon Rousseau, 78, passed into the arms of his Lord on November 7, 2017. He was born March 14, 1939, in Bridgeport, CT. He grew up and lived in Brookfield, CT, for several decades of his life. A memorial service will be held 7:00PM Friday, November 17, 2017 at the Waxhaw Bible Church 6810 Pleasant Grove Road Waxhaw,...
Mary Helen (Page) Derrick
Nov 4, 2017
Mary Helen Derrick, 90, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017. She was born June 6, 1927 in England, daughter to the late Jack Gertrude Page. She is also preceded in death by her husband Charles Preston Derrick, son David Derrick, and son-in-law Ikey Greene. Graveside services will be held 2:00 PM, Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at Lakeland Memorial Park....
Curtis Junior Brucke
Nov 3, 2017
Curtis Junior Brucke, 68, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2017. He was born in Pickens County on May 13, 1949, son of the late Mack McClure and Lucille McCall Brucke. He is also preceded in death by his first wife; Mary Elaine Brucke. Funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at Canaan...
James Linley Skipper
Nov 2, 2017
James L. Skip Skipper, 77, of Waxhaw, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2017. He was born September 11, 1940 in Union County a son of the late Betty Lou Griffin Carter. He retired as a State Inspector with the NCDA. He owned and operated Skip's Archery Shop for over 40 years. He was a founding member of the Indian...
Roger Price
Oct 30, 2017
Roger Dale Price, 67, passed away Monday, October 30, 2017. He was born July 11, 1950 in Union County, NC son of the late J.C. Mamie Elizabeth Baucom Price. He is also preceded in death by two brothers, an infant brother and Ray Price. Roger retired from ATI in 2013. He enjoyed the outdoors, and always found projects to...
Alexandra "Allie" Vreeland
Oct 27, 2017
Alexandra (Allie) Vreeland, 30, born and raised in Staten Island, NY passed peacefully on October 27th with her family and friends by her side in Monroe, NC after a long battle with breast cancer. A 2005 graduate of The Petrides School, she completed a Bachelor's Degree in Music Studies from Berklee College of Music in Boston. After being diagnosed...
Sandra Kay (Hinson) Thomas
Oct 27, 2017
Sandra Hinson Thomas, 68, passed away Friday, October 27, 2017. She was born August 18, 1949 in Union County, NC, daughter of the late Carl Wilson and Eva Mae Hinson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Thomas; two brothers, Roy and Durrell Hinson. Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Monday, October 30, 2017 at Lee...
James Sr. Kristufek
Oct 24, 2017
James Paul Kristufek Sr, 74, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2017. He was born February 18, 1943, in Pittsburgh, PA, son of the late John and Loretta Kristufek. He was also preceded in death by his brother, John Kristufek Jr, and an infant brother and sister. James graduated from Moniteau, High School in Butler Co, PA. He retired from...
Phyllis Elaine (Hill) Griffin
Oct 24, 2017
Phyllis Hill Griffin, 73, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 24, 2017, surrounded by her immediate family at her home in Marshville, NC. Mrs. Griffin was born November 1, 1944 in Monroe, NC daughter of the late GB Hill and Daisy Tucker Hill, and grew up in the Unionville area. She retired from UCPS...
Rennie Celeste (Peay) Damon
Oct 22, 2017
Rennie Peay Damon, 63, passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2017. She was born in Mecklenburg County on October 1, 1954, daughter of LaRose Richardson Peay and the late John Brawley Peay, Jr. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband, Wilton (Sonny) E. Damon Jr. After attending Appalachian State University, Rennie worked in the mortgage industry...
Betty Lou (Hamilton) Parker
Oct 19, 2017
Betty Lou Hamilton Parker, 80, went to meet Jesus on Thursday, October 19, 2017. She was born in Union County on January 14, 1937, daughter of the late James Lee and Virgie Thomas Hamilton. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband, William Earl Parker, four brothers; Boyce, Harold, Keith, and Edward Hamilton, sister; Ginnie Griffin. Betty...
Alvin Reece Stegall
Oct 17, 2017
Alvin Reece Stegall, 67, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, October 17, 2017. He was born in Union County on April 21, 1950, son of Albert Stegall and Violet Helms Stegall. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Brenda Kay “Click” Stegall, daughter Tabitha Stegall, and a sister-n-law Margaret Stegall. He was a long time dedicated...
