Obituaries

Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC

Dr. Ronald John Kolodziej

Dr. Ronald John Kolodziej

Apr 28, 2017

Dr. Ronald John Kolodziej, 65, of Plymouth, MA, passed away Friday, April 28, 2017, surrounded by his family at the Levine Dickson Hospice House - Southminster in Charlotte, NC. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Massachusetts. Dr. Kolodziej is survived by his wife of 43 years, Debby, three daughters, Briana Hanks and her husband...

Walter Harris Courtney

Walter Harris Courtney

Apr 27, 2017

Walter Harris Courtney, 93, of Indian Trail, NC, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2017. He was born August, 3, 1923, in Union County, NC to the late Russell Archie Cora Mae Caskey Courtney. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Mills Courtney. Mr. Courtney is survived by two daughters; Sandra Plowman,...

Rev. Robert Eugene Latta

Rev. Robert Eugene Latta

Apr 22, 2017

Rev. Robert Eugene Latta, age 83, of Monroe NC passed from this life on Saturday, April 22 after a brief stay at Hospice of Union County. Rev. Latta was born in Burlington, NC on July 7, 1933 to the late Ralph and Lake Pyrtle Latta. He was preceded in death by 2 sons; David E Latta and Robbie Latta;...

Joel Swinson

Joel Swinson

Apr 19, 2017

Mr. Joel Swinson, 84, of Monroe, NC, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017. He was born August 21, 1932, in Dublin County, NC so to the late Jobe Sally Swinson. He is also preceded in death by her loving wife Irene Price Swinson. Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM, Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Hillcrest Baptist Church, 4316...

Temple Hix Hill

Temple Hix Hill

Apr 19, 2017

Temple Hix Hill, age 93, formerly of Marshville, NC and most recently of Apex, NC passed from this life on Wednesday, April 19 after a brief stay at Transitions Hospice Home. Temple was born in Marietta, NC on May 5, 1923, son to the late Hix Nellie Temple Hill. He is also preceded in death by two sisters; Barbara...

Laura Cyiable (Kennedy) Biggers

Laura Cyiable (Kennedy) Biggers

Apr 16, 2017

Cyiable Kennedy Biggers 95, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017. She was born May 19, 1921 daughter to the late Vander Lee Letha Barbee Kennedy. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 63 years Homer Biggers, two brothers; Marcus Kennedy, and Otto Kennedy, and a sister Jewel Sifford. Graveside services will be held 11:00 AM, Friday,...

Benjamin "Wayne" Keziah

Benjamin "Wayne" Keziah

Apr 16, 2017

Mr. Benjamin “Wayne” Keziah, 75, of Monroe, N.C. was called home while surrounded by his loving family on April 16, 2017. He was born on Sept. 30, 1941 to the late Benjamin Lewis Keziah and Letha Mae Keziah in Charlotte N.C. He was a long-standing member of Shiloh Baptist Church of Monroe N.C., active member of the Oasis shrine...

Melva (Messer) Davis

Melva (Messer) Davis

Apr 15, 2017

Melva Messer Davis, 74, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017. She was born September 5, 1942 in Wayne County, IN, daughter to the late Benton and Elva Messer. Melva was a residence of Union County for over 45 years and a member of Wingate United Methodist Church. She was continuously involved with her church and community. A memorial services...

David Code Griffin

David Code Griffin

Apr 15, 2017

David Code Griffin, 86, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017. He was born August 16, 1930 in Union County, NC, son to the late Needham Mary Griffin. He is also preceded in death by two brothers; Frank and Brack Griffin, and sister Betty Fix. David worked for Ed Griffin Construction Company for 30 years. He loved the outdoors, and...

Rex Chester Ingle

Rex Chester Ingle

Apr 15, 2017

Rex Chester Ingle, 86, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017. He was born February 9, 1931 in Lee County, VA, son to the late Clyde Bertha Clifton Ingle. He is also preceded in death by two brothers; John and Clifford Ingle and a sister Marie Hurley. Visitation will be held 5:00 PM, Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Gordon Funeral...

Bernard Clinton Satterwhite

Bernard Clinton Satterwhite

Apr 14, 2017

Bernard Clinton Satterwhite succumbed to injuries from recent falls and died on Good Friday, April 14, 2017. His loving family who has gone on before him, including two wives, Kitty of 50 years and Maxine of 15, has welcomed him home into the Kingdom of Heaven. Bernie leaves behind his younger sister, Shirley Nuckols, his younger brother, Walter, many...

Emagene (Mcgibony) Griffin

Emagene (Mcgibony) Griffin

Apr 12, 2017

Emagene McGibony Griffin died peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, April 12, 2017, in Monroe, NC at the age of 97 years. She was the wife of T. Brooks Griffin of Monroe, NC who preceded her in death on April 1, 1996. Visitation will be at First Baptist Church of Monroe from 9:30-10:45 am on Tuesday, April 18, 2017...

John Henry Stryker

John Henry Stryker

Apr 10, 2017

John Henry Stryker, 78, of Marshville, passed away peacefully Monday, April 10, 2017 at CMC - Union. John was born August 5, 1938 in Trenton, NJ, a son of the late Norman Abram and Margaret Josephine Burroughs Stryker. A memorial service to celebrate John's life will be held 2:00PM Saturday, April 29, 2017 at the Gordon Funeral Chapel with...

Margaret May (Corter) Magee

Margaret May (Corter) Magee

Apr 8, 2017

Margaret Corter Magee, 95, passed away April 8, 2017. She was born November 20, 1921 in Passaic County, NJ, daughter to the late Jacob Alice McGrath Corter. She is also preceded in death by three sons Raymond Breen, Howard Breen, and Glenn Breen, a daughter-in-law, Florence Breen, a son-in-law, Edward B. Hanrahan, III, and a granddaughter. Funeral services will...

Paul James Buchanan

Paul James Buchanan

Apr 7, 2017

Paul James Buchanan, 88, passed away Friday, April 7, 2017. He was born in Jackson County, NC, son to the late John Thomas Daisy Owens Buchanan. He is also preceded in death by his wife Lois Evelyn Buchanan, and nine siblings. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM, Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Concord Bible Church, 711 Williamsburg Ct....

Betty Ruth (Burkes) Rogers

Betty Ruth (Burkes) Rogers

Apr 5, 2017

Betty Ruth Burkes Rogers, 92, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at Autumn Care Nursing Home in Marshville, NC. She was born on January 5, 1925 in Middlesboro, KY, eldest of six children to the late Allen Guy Burkes and Mary Lee Neikirk Burkes. She is also preceded in death by three brothers; Jack Thomas Burkes, Robert Allen...

Roscoe Bryce Thomas

Roscoe Bryce Thomas

Apr 2, 2017

Roscoe Bryce Thomas, 96, died Sunday, April 2, 2017. He was born December 22, 1920, in Mecklenburg County, NC, son to the late Henry Lee Myrtle Laura Torrence Thomas. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Eldis Bowden Thomas, and a son Rondle Lewis Thomas. Mr. Thomas was a WWII US Army Veteran. He served in the...

Ruby Bernice (Lewis) Hall

Ruby Bernice (Lewis) Hall

Mar 30, 2017

Ruby Bernice Lewis Hall, 91, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, March 30, 2017. She was born June 23, 1925 daughter to the late William Harrison, Sr. and Ada Stanley Lewis. She is also preceded in death by two sisters; Opal Lewis Dillard Stirewalt, and Betty Lewis Herbert, two brothers; J.B. Lewis, and William Harrison Lewis,...

Dewey Alan Sr. Plyler

Dewey Alan Sr. Plyler

Mar 24, 2017

Dewey Alan Plyler (Al), 59, died just after midnight on Thursday, March 24, 2017 at CHS-Union surrounded by his entire family. Al was born on November 18, 1957 to Aaron W. Plyler and Dorothy M. Plyler. He was a lifelong resident of Monroe and a graduate of Wingate College and Appalachian State University. Services to celebrate his life will...

Anna Maria (Dejarnette) Gleason

Anna Maria (Dejarnette) Gleason

Mar 23, 2017

Anna “Annie” (DeJarnette) Gleason, 54, of Monroe NC, entered the Heavenly Kingdom on Thursday, March 23, 2017. She was born April 3, 1962, in Louisville, Kentucky, the daughter of Joann Kelly and Donald Dean DeJarnette. Annie graduated from Gulf High School in New Port Richey with the class of 1981. She worked locally in Florida as a Food Deli...

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