Obituaries

Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC

David Lee Dixon

David Lee Dixon

Nov 2, 2024

David Lee Dixon, 76, of Monroe, NC passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024. He was born in Union County, NC on March 24, 1948, son to the late Raymond Dixon and Nancy Winchester Dixon. He was also preceded by his sister Margaret Jean Dixon.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on...

Joan V. Griffin

Joan V. Griffin

Nov 1, 2024

Joan V. Griffin, age 91, passed away on November 1, 2024, in Matthews, North Carolina. Born on October 16, 1933, Joan lived a life marked by her deep faith, spirited personality, and dedication to her family, friends, and neighbors.

A service to celebrate Joan's life will be held at Hickory Grove Baptist Church, 7200 East...

Filomena Millen

Filomena Millen

Oct 31, 2024

Filomena Marie (Nicoletti) Millen, age 82 of Monroe, passed away October 31, 2024. Born on March 16, 1942 in Cranston, R.I., she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Antonetta Gliottone Nicoletti.

The family will receive friends Thursday November 7th from 4 to 7 PM at Gordon Funeral Service, 1904 Lancaster Ave. Monroe, NC...

Olivia Broome Boatwright

Olivia Broome Boatwright

Oct 31, 2024

Olivia Broome Boatwright, age 74, of Monroe, NC passed away on October 31, 2024. She was born in Union County, NC on December 28, 1949, daughter to Ajean Mosley Broome and the late Howard Ware Broome Jr.

A service to celebrate her life will be held at Bethlehem United Methodist Church, on Monday, November 4,...

Joshua "Josh" David Chapman

Joshua "Josh" David Chapman

Oct 27, 2024

Joshua “Josh” David Chapman, 36, of Union County, NC passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024. He was born in Mecklenburg County, NC on December 3, 1987. He is preceded  in death by his maternal grandparents, Tom “Tex” Bates and Doris Reed Bates, as well as his cousin, Chandler Williams.

A funeral service will be...

Terry Maurice Medlin

Terry Maurice Medlin

Oct 24, 2024

Terry Maurice Medlin, 70, of Monroe, NC entered the presence of his Savior on Thursday, October 24, 2024. He was born on July 5, 1954, in Union County, NC the cherished son of the late Maurice and Sarah Elms Medlin.

He shared 48 wonderful years of marriage with his high school sweetheart, Kim Tarlton Medlin....

Eileen Maria Cross

Eileen Maria Cross

Oct 21, 2024

Eileen Maria Cross, age 77, of Monroe, NC passed away on Monday, October 21, 2024. She was born in Cincinatti, OH on March 30, 1947, daughter to the late Carl Walter Cross and Mabel Moore Cross. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Carl Cross Jr. and her niece, Sandy Cook.

A private...

Mary Ann Murphy

Mary Ann Murphy

Oct 17, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Ann Knight Murphy on October 17, 2024 at the age of 76.

Ann's journey through life was marked by love and devotion, especially to her beloved husband of almost 60 years, Jerry Murphy. Together, they shared a beautiful life raising their two sons,...

Eden Collins

Eden Collins

Oct 17, 2024

Eden Elizabeth Collins, age 38 of Waxhaw, beloved wife of David Erps, passed away October 17, 2024. Full obituary and service information to follow shortly.

Charles  Baxter Gordon Iii

Charles Baxter Gordon Iii

Oct 15, 2024

Charles Baxter Gordon III, 87, of Huntersville passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. He was born to Charles Baxter “C.B.” Gordon Jr. and Evelyn Ayers Gordon in Union County on January 8, 1937.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at St. John’s Baptist Church, 300...

Luticia Starnes  Fowler

Luticia Starnes Fowler

Oct 12, 2024

Luticia Starnes Fowler, 93 years young, passed on to heaven surrounded by her children on Saturday, October 12, 2024. She died from pneumonia.

Luticia was born on August 17, 1931, to the late Hoyt Braswell Starnes and the late Bessie McCain Starnes in Waxhaw, North Carolina. One of nine children, she grew up on a...

David Allen Robinson

David Allen Robinson

Oct 12, 2024

David Allen Robinson, 83, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on February 1, 1941, son of the late William John and Carrie Meisner Robinson. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, John, William, Phillip, Robert and Tim Robinson; and his sister, Jill Robinson.

Mr. Robinson is survived...

Russell Wayne Hinson

Russell Wayne Hinson

Oct 12, 2024

Russell “Rusty” Wayne Hinson, 61, of Charlotte, NC passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024. He was born in Union County, NC on September 7, 1963 son to the late Ralph Mitchell Hinson and Marie Rodden Hinson. He is also preceded in death by his loving wife Janet Benfield Hinson.

A graveside service will be...

Janice Mccormick Plyler

Janice Mccormick Plyler

Oct 10, 2024

Janice McCormick Plyler, age 87, passed away on October 10, 2024, after a lengthy struggle with dementia. Born in Florence, SC, on a tobacco farm near Mars Bluff. She was the daughter of the late Ernest Pratt McCormick and Pearl Mims McCormick. She attended schools in Florence, SC.

A service celebrating the life of Mrs....

Marsha Wilson Hendershot

Marsha Wilson Hendershot

Oct 10, 2024

Marsha Jean Hendershot passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 10, 2024. She was born in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1943, to Bill and Sudie Wilson with whom she is now reunited.

The family will receive relatives and friends from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM on Monday, October 14, 2024, at Gordon Funeral Service and Crematory,...

Iris Carnes  Williams

Iris Carnes Williams

Oct 9, 2024

Iris Carnes Williams, 91, went peacefully home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 9th, 2024, Iris was born in Guilford County, NC on June 14th, 1933, daughter to the late Pink McKinley and Ruby Rebecca Stephenson Carnes. She was also preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband of 70 years, William” Bill” Williams III....

Jenny Ratliff Mcguirt

Jenny Ratliff Mcguirt

Oct 6, 2024

Jenny Lee Ratliff McGuirt of Wingate; died peacefully on October 6, 2024. Jenny was born the daughter of William Clarence and Margaret Rayfield Ratliff on September 9, 1951. She grew up in the Cason’s Old Field community south of Wadesboro.

Jenny attended Anson County Schools but graduated high school from Vardell Hall in Red Springs, NC. After...

Patsy Hedrick Manglass

Patsy Hedrick Manglass

Oct 4, 2024

Patsy Hedrick Manglass, 82, of Monroe, NC passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024. She was born in Kanawha County, West Virginia on August 3, 1942 daughter to the late Fred Hedrick and Eva Ethel Crouse Hedrick, stepdaughter, Donna Ward, and granddaughter Lyndsey Dillo.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date....

Angela "Angie" Smith Manus

Angela "Angie" Smith Manus

Oct 3, 2024

Angela “Angie” Smith Manus, 55, passed away October 3, 2024. She was born on September 8, 1969, in Mecklenburg County, NC, daughter to Carol Baker Smith, and the late James Leonard Smith III.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, October 7, 2024, 6:00 PM, at Covenant Baptist Church, 2706 Secrest Shortcut Rd, Monroe,...

Rachel Richardson Hargette

Rachel Richardson Hargette

Oct 1, 2024

Rachel Richardson Hargette, age 86, passed away October 1, 2024. Rachel was born on August 27, 1938 in Union County, NC, daughter to the late Steve Richardson and Johnnie Parker Richardson. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hargette was also preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Clark Hargette, Sr. and daughter, Tonya Hargette Brigman; six sisters, Ethel Dean...

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