Obituaries

Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC

Harry Myers

Harry Myers

Jan 9, 2017

Charles Harry Myers. (July 9, 1925-January 9, 2017) Charles Harry Myers died peacefully January 9, 2017 at the age of 91, surrounded by family. Harry was one of seven children born to Henry and Dora Myers and was the last surviving sibling. Harry was predeceased by his beloved wife of 63 years, Jean Helms Myers. Funeral services will be...

Wortham "Buddy" Lyon

Wortham "Buddy" Lyon

Jan 8, 2017

Wortham Clarence Lyon, Jr., “Buddy”, went to be with our Lord on January 8, 2017. He was born in Durham NC on August 23, 1926, the son of Wortham C. Lyon, Sr. and Elizabeth Card Lyon. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 54 years, Jean Little Lyon and sister, Marianna...

James "Jim" Andrew

James "Jim" Andrew

Jan 7, 2017

James (Jim) David Andrew, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 7, 2017. He was born on November 17, 1941 in Waterloo, Iowa. Jim was the oldest of 4 children born to parents James Edward and Mary Eleanor Stringham Andrew. He accepted Christ as his Savior at the age of 5 under his...

Larry Dwayne Smith

Larry Dwayne Smith

Jan 4, 2017

Larry Dwayne Smith, 65, passed away Wednesday January 4, 2017. He was born June 18, 1951 in Mecklenburg County, a son of the late Clyde and Quinita Smith. He was married to Sylvia Smith. Funeral services for Larry will be private.

Gene Adams

Gene Adams

Jan 3, 2017

Donald Eugene Gene Adams, 74, of Jefferson, SC, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2017. He was born December 25, 1942, in Union County, NC, to the late Lamar Adams and Vera Rorie Adams Martin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Jill Adams and brother, Murray Adams Mr. Adams is survived by...

Glenda (Helms) Price

Glenda (Helms) Price

Dec 29, 2016

Glenda Helms Price, 74, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016. She was born April 9, 1942 in Union County, daughter to the late George B. Myrtle Smith Helms. She is also preceded in death by her husband Nick Price, and a sister Pat Tomberlin. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, December 31, 2016 in Gordon Funeral Chapel,...

Billy Bruce Williams

Billy Bruce Williams

Dec 29, 2016

Bill B. Williams went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 29, 2016. Family and friends celebrated his 90th birthday in October. He was born in Union County on October 20, 1926 to the late Grady Valentine and Sarah Strawn Williams. He was preceded in death by two sons, Billy, Jr. and Tim Williams. Bill...

Andrew "Andy" Giarla

Andrew "Andy" Giarla

Dec 29, 2016

Andrew Reagan Andy Giarla, 20, of Waxhaw, passed away Thursday, Decemeber 29, 2016. He was born November 6, 1996, in Cabarrus County, NC to Rick Giarla and Judy Williams Giarla. Andy was a 2015 graduate of Parkwood High School where he played football. He was a gifted athlete and was always participating in sports, especially baseball and football. After...

Sarah Elizabeth (Newsome) Hill

Sarah Elizabeth (Newsome) Hill

Dec 26, 2016

Sarah Elizabeth Hill, 95, passed away Monday December 26, 2016. Mrs. Hill was born January 20, 1921 in Union County, a daughter of the late Edmond and Ida Hill Newsome. She was preceded in death by her husband Mitchell P. Hill and a son Maurice N. Hill. The funeral service will be held 11:00 am Thursday December 29, 2016...

Elaine (Hunter) Rodgers

Elaine (Hunter) Rodgers

Dec 22, 2016

Elaine Hunter Rodgers, 75, of Monroe, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2016. She was born April 28, 1941, in Kershaw, SC, to the late J.T. and Ruth Hunter. Mrs. Rodgers was a 1959 Graduate of Kershaw High School and obtained her Associates Degree from Columbia Business College. Quiet and reserved by nature, she loved to spend time with her...

Mary Ann Hall

Mary Ann Hall

Dec 21, 2016

Mary Ann Hall, age 79, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 with her loving husband, Olin, by her side. Mary Ann and Olin met after her minister’s wife suggested she write him while he was overseas in the Army. Once Olin returned to the states, they were married six weeks later. They recently celebrated...

Janice Ann (White) Winchester

Janice Ann (White) Winchester

Dec 21, 2016

With great sadness, the family of Janice Ann White Winchester announce her passing on December 21, 2016. She was the beloved wife of Paul Winchester, the mother of Daryll White and grandmother of Jake and Carly Ann. Janice was born in Harnett County to George and Annie Lee White on September 20, 1946. She was a wonderful cook, a...

Jerrie Dare (Clontz) Hasty

Jerrie Dare (Clontz) Hasty

Dec 20, 2016

Jerrie Clontz Hasty, 82, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2016. She was born in Union County on July 27, 1934, daughter of the late Baxter Jeremiah Clontz and Ollie Jane Helms Clontz. Mrs. Hasty is survived by her husband, Bill; son, Eric Hasty and wife Becky; daughter, Tina English and husband Michael; grandchildren, Lindsay Helms and husband Mark, Cody...

Joe Melvin Beach

Joe Melvin Beach

Dec 19, 2016

Joe Melvin Beach, 81, of Monroe, passed away Monday, December 19, 2016. He was born December 5, 1935, in Gaston County, NC, to the late Thomas Clyde and Florence Lorraine Auten Beach. Mr. Beach was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force and retired from Johnston Mills, where he was Vice President. He was a member of First Baptist...

Wanda Lee (Waddle) Cordell

Wanda Lee (Waddle) Cordell

Dec 19, 2016

Wanda Lee Cordell, 82, of Monroe, NC, went home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Monday December 19, 2016 at her residence. She was born February 6, 1934, a daughter of the late Ashland and Lessie Waddle. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Thursday December 22, 2016 at First Baptist Church of Indian Trail, 732 Indian Trail-...

George Lavenn Presson

George Lavenn Presson

Dec 16, 2016

George Lavenn Presson, 84, of Monroe, passed away Friday, December 16, 2016. He was born October 23, 1932, in Union County, NC to the late Henry Lee and Lura Gertrude Funderburk Presson. In addition to his parents, Mr. Presson was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn McNeely Presson. He is survived by his two daughters, Vickie P. Cameron...

Wiley Miles Baldwin

Wiley Miles Baldwin

Dec 16, 2016

Wiley Miles Baldwin, 85, of Waxhaw, NC, passed away peacefully Friday, December 16, 2016. He was born October 26, 1931, in Missoula, MT, to the late Otha L. Baldwin and Ethel Brunson DeWit Baldwin. Mr. Baldwin lived a life of adventure and travel. His life and nature would have made the twelve year old Wiley proud. At age fifteen,...

Mildred Jeanette (Griffin) Smith

Mildred Jeanette (Griffin) Smith

Dec 12, 2016

Mildred Smith, 86, passed away Monday, December 12, 2016. She was born December 25, 1929, in Union County, NC, a daughter of the late Ellis and Ella Griffin. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Thursday, December 15, 2016, in the Gordon Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Lakeland Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 1:45...

Phillip Edward Bradley

Phillip Edward Bradley

Dec 11, 2016

Phillip Edward Bradley, 68, passed away Sunday, December 11, 2016. He was born January 18, 1948 in Harrison County, KY son to the late Alva Virginia Wiggins Bradley. Phillip was a US AIRFORCE Veteran where he served 9 years active duty, and one term in Vietnam. He is survived by his loving wife, Frances Bailey Bradley; step-son, Scott Grissinger;...

Ruth Eubanks Hunter

Ruth Eubanks Hunter

Dec 9, 2016

Ruth Eubanks Hunter, 91, passed away Friday, December 9, 2016. She was born August 16, 1925 in Union County, daughter of the late James Roy Sarah Smith Eubanks. She is also preceded in death by her husband Smiley Funderburk “Jack” Hunter. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 1:45 PM Tuesday December 13, 2016 in Gordon Funeral...

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