Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC
Joyce Horne Purser
May 14, 2025
Joyce Lynn Horne Purser, 88 of Monroe, NC passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. She was born in Union County, NC to the late James Marion Horne, and Bertha Jane Trull Horne. She is predeceased by her husband of 70 years Troy Lee Purser Jr., her daughter Peggy Purser Moyer, and son Scott Lee Purser.
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Marian Allison Mcdonald
May 14, 2025
Marian Allison McDonald, 61, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. She was born in St. Petersburg, Florida, Pinellas County on September 20, 1963 to the late Dennis McDonald and Bertha Blocker McDonald.
A private service will be held at a later date.
Marian is survived by two sons, Joshua Maynard...
Erica Dawn Bernas
May 13, 2025
Erica Dawn Wilson Bernas, born on June 9, 1975, in New Haven, Connecticut, passed away on May 13, 2025, in Monroe, North Carolina. Her passing leaves a deep void in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 18, 2025 from 11:30 AM until 1:30 PM...
Brad Simon Alleman
May 10, 2025
Brad Simon Alleman passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the age of 51. He was a loving husband, devoted father, brother, and son. He will be immensely missed.
At an early age he had a passion and skill for sports, excelling in baseball while in High School. He was a devoted New...
Louise Barrett Derr
May 9, 2025
(Ethel) Louise Barrett Derr passed peacefully on May 9, 2025, at her home in Pittsboro Christian Village, Pittsboro, NC.
Louise was born in Wilmington, NC, in 1941 to Ethel and Warren Barrett. She was predeceased by her parents as well as her husband, Harry Lewis Derr, Jr, whom she married in 1975. Louise is survived...
Betty Jean Keziah
May 9, 2025
Betty Jean Baucom Keziah, 85, of Monroe, NC passed away peacefully on Friday, May 9, 2025. She was born in Union County, NC on September 23, 1939, daughter to the late Johnny W. Baucom and Geneive Elizabeth Baucom. She is also preceded in death by her late husband Stacey Bradley Keziah and her brothers Billy Wayne Baucom and Johnny...
Eugene "Gene" Jesse Brantley, Sr.
May 9, 2025
Eugene “Gene” Jesse Brantley Sr., 97, of Monroe, NC passed away on May 9, 2025. He was born in Union County on September 24, 1927, son to the late John G. and Cordie Alice Helms Brantley. He is also preceded in death by his loving wife, Cynthia Suelene “Sue” Brantley, his siblings, Charles, J.C., and Doc, as well as...
Patricia "Pat" Roos Goss
May 2, 2025
Patricia “Pat” Roos Goss, 94, of Wingate, NC passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on February 26, 1931, daughter to the late Walter John Roos and Aurelia Kern Roos. She is also preceded in death by her husband James Goss, as well as her brothers, Richard Vessels and Ray Vessels, sister, Bernice...
Ashley Raeford Thomas
May 1, 2025
Ashley Raeford Thomas, born December 15, 1956, in Albemarle, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Ashley was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose quiet strength, kind heart, and deep appreciation for the outdoors shaped a life filled with meaning and love.
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Dolin Mack Williams
May 1, 2025
Dolin Mack Williams, 73, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025. He was born August 19, 1951 in Union County, son of the late Gurthy Williams and Nina Furr Williams. He was preceded in death by his son, Barry Williams; brothers, Cecil Williams and Aubrey Williams and sisters, Beulah Benton and Lorraine Tucker.
A funeral service...
Patricia Dianne Griffin
May 1, 2025
Dianne Williams Griffin, 81, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025. She was born December 4, 1943 in Union County, daughter of the late Dewey Williams and Mabel Williams. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Patricia Lynn Chapman and brothers, Jerry Williams, Ronnie Williams, David Williams, Tommy Stegall and Teddy Stegall, sister Brenda Napier and two grandchildren.
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Permelia Christine Smith
Apr 30, 2025
Permelia “Christine” Purser Baucom Smith, 100, of Monroe, NC passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. She was born in Union County, NC on November 27, 1924, daughter to the late William Martin Purser and Viola Victoria Baucom Purser. She is also preceded in death by her late husbands Henry Craven “Jack” Baucom and Marvin Smith, as well...
Michael "Mike" Kim Byrd
Apr 30, 2025
Michael Kim Byrd, 78, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025, surrounded by his wife, daughters, and their families. Born on August 12, 1946, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, he was the son of the late John Howard and Edna Fox Byrd. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Gordon Hugh Byrd.
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William Eugene "Bill" Batson
Apr 30, 2025
William Eugene Batson (Bill), age 87, of Archdale, NC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at Atrium Health Hospice & Palliative Care Union surrounded by his loving family.
Bill was born on December 6, 1937 in Wilmington, NC to the late Jasper and Annie Scott Batson. He was preceded in death by his...
Bill Marsh Little
Apr 29, 2025
Billy Marsh Little, 86, passed away on April 29, 2025. He was born in Union County, NC on August 8, 1938, to the late Eustace Clyde Little and Mary Rushing Little.
A private graveside service will be held at Sharon Memorial Park. The family will be receiving friends on Friday, May 2, 2025, from 5:00...
Douglas "Pete" Whitley
Apr 28, 2025
Douglas Gene “Pete” Whitley, 79, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025. He was born on October 12, 1945, in Union County, son to the late Howard Hosey Whitley and Mary Blake Trull Whitley. He is also preceded in death by his brothers, Paul Whitley (Jimmie), and Bill Whitley, and his sister, Ruby Whitley Funderburk (Tom).
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Michael Boyce Little
Apr 28, 2025
Michael Boyce Little, 61, passed away on Monday, April 28, 2025. He was born on May 23, 1963 in Mecklenburg County, NC, son to the late Geraldine Helms Little and Johny “Boyce” Little. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Patti Little.
A private service will be held at a later date.
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Peggie Rorie Graham
Apr 27, 2025
Peggie Rorie Graham, 71, of Monroe, NC passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, April 27, 2025. She was born September 26, 1953, to the late Ralph Rorie and Jane Elizabeth (Janie) Carnes Rorie.
The family will receive friends Wednesday April 30, 2025, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Jim...
Caroleene Helms Couick
Apr 26, 2025
Caroleene Helms Couick passed away peacefully on April 25, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, whose warmth, kindness, and steadfast faith touched all who had the blessing of knowing her.
She is preceded in death by her beloved mother, Lyconia Parker, her father, Norman Helms, stepfather,...
Linda Anderson Harvell
Apr 18, 2025
Linda Anderson Harvell,79, Monroe, NC passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025. She was born in Union County, NC on September 23, 1945, daughter to the late Wade Heyward Anderson and Pearlene Liles Anderson. She is also preceded in death by her husband James Martin Harvell Jr., son, George Warren Aldridge Jr., as well as six brothers, Jerry Anderson,...
