Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC
Elmer Paul Wolfenden
Dec 1, 2016
Dr. Elmer Paul Wolfenden of Wesley Chapel, NC, died at the age of 93 on Thursday, December 1, 2016. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Hagelie Wolfenden; his brother, H. Thomas Wolfenden; and his parents, Elmer and Anna Wolfenden of Glenolden, PA. Funeral services will be Monday, December 5, 2016 at 4:00 PM in Siler Presbyterian...
Sylvia Ann Judkins
Nov 29, 2016
Sylvia Ann Judkins, 76, of Monroe, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016. She was born June 15, 1940, in Batavia, NY to the late Walter William Judkins, Sr. and Edith Margueritte Judkins. Ms. Judkins was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and before retirement, worked in manufacturing and as a security officer. She is survived by two brothers,...
Mary Ann (Newell) Sparrow
Nov 28, 2016
Mary Ann Newell Sparrow, 69, of Mineral Springs, passed away Monday, November 28, 2016, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born August 23, 1947, daughter to Willa Crenshaw Newell, and the late Leonard Warner Newell. Graveside services will be held 11:00 AM, Thursday, December 1, 2016 in the Newell Family Cemetery, officiated by Pastor Mike Helms....
Lois Evelyn Buchanan
Nov 28, 2016
Lois Evelyn Buchanan, 85, passed away peacefully Monday, November 28, 2016 at home surrounded by her family. She was born July 20, 1931, in Merrill, Oregon, daughter to the late Dean Arthur and Minnie Pearl Mitchell Spencer. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM, Friday December 2, 2016 at Concord Bible Church, 711 Williamsburg Ct. NE Concord, NC 28025....
Andrew Charles Ii Lindblom
Nov 26, 2016
Andrew Charles “Chuck” Lindblom, II Beloved husband, father, and brother, Andrew Charles “Chuck” Lindblom II, 74, passed away in his sleep on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Lake Park Rehabilitation Center after a long battle against wound infections. He was born April 26, 1942 son to the late Andrew Charles Mary Louise Buirgy Lindblom. A memorial service will be...
William "Bill" Benton
Nov 23, 2016
William Troy “Bill” Benton 86, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2016. He was born February 23, 1930 in Union County, son to the late Zeb Lelo Morgan Benton. He is also preceded in death by his wife Elsie Stafford Benton. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM on Monday, November 28, 2016, at High Hill Primitive Baptist Church,...
Patricia Ann (Riggins) Moree
Nov 20, 2016
Mrs. Patricia Riggins Moree, 68, died on November 20, 2016. She was born in Monroe, NC, on January 25, 1948. She was the only child of the late Lyndon Riggins and Ethel Brewer Riggins. She was married to a loving and devoted husband Grady Moree of 50 years. They have three children Tim Moree of Lancaster, SC, Patricia Kimberly...
Thomas Alan Blackwelder
Nov 20, 2016
Thomas Alan Tom Blackwelder, 49, of Monroe, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016. He was born July 23, 1967, in Charlotte, NC to Diane Lanier Blackwelder and the late Arthur Lemly Blackwelder. Tom was a graduate of Olympic High School and was the owner of Eagle Golf Products. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle with his son, Andrew, and as...
Eugenia Carla Maria Nassy
Nov 20, 2016
Eugenia Carla Maria Nassy, 76, of Rock Hill, SC, passed away Sunday morning, November 20, 2016, at Hospice of Union County. She was born in Manhattan, NY on March 11, 1940, to the late Alwin and Evangelina Niño Nassy. Ms. Nassy was a 1958 graduate of Fashion High School in New York and retired from the U.S. Postal Service....
Clarence Thomas Mcmanus
Nov 19, 2016
Clarence Thomas McManus, 81, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, November 19, 2016. He was born in Union County, NC August 28, 1935 son to the late Thomas Adam Mary Helen Godfrey McManus. He is also preceded in death by his sister Doris M. Simpson. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, November 21, 2016 at...
Roger Dale Long
Nov 17, 2016
Roger Dale Long, 67, of Monroe, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2016. He was born April 29, 1949, in Union County to Betty McManus Long and the late Samuel Olin Long. Roger was a self-employed brick mason and was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He enjoyed skeet shooting and fishing. Most of all, he loved to spend...
Colon (Benton) Baucom
Nov 15, 2016
Colon Benton Baucom, 82, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016. She was born May 9, 1934 in Union County, NC daughter to the late Sanford Morris Iva Lee Helms Benton. She was also preceded in death by her husband Jackie H. “Jack” Baucom; son Marty Carroll Baucom; two brothers, Jesse Benton and Virgil Benton; and a sister Jennie Braswell....
Doris Jean (Richardson) Lindenmuth
Nov 15, 2016
Doris Jean Hasty Lindenmuth, loving mother and grandmother died on November 15, 2016 at Pruitt Health in Monroe. She was a resident of Indian Trail, N.C., attended Unionville School, and was a lifelong member of Friendly Baptist Church. She retired from Ferncrest Fashions in Matthews, where she worked as a supervisor. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Robert Lynn Pate
Nov 8, 2016
Robert Lynn Pate, 78, of Monroe, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2016. He was born January 14, 1938, in Mecklenburg County, NC to the late Henry Hamp and Frances Matheson Pate. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Henry Thomas Pate, Donald M. Pate, and Wade Pate; and sister, Elizabeth Lib Aldridge. Mr....
Ernest John Zellmer
Nov 6, 2016
Ernest John Zellmer passed into glory November 6, 2016. He was 92 years old. Mr. Zellmer served with Wycliffe Bible Translators and worked for the Jungle Aviation and Radio Service (JAARS) for fifty years. Prior to this, he graduated from technical school in Chicago, Illinois, and worked in the electronic industry for twenty years. He is survived by his...
Kenneth Edward Greene
Nov 5, 2016
Kenneth Edward Greene, 73, of Monroe, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2016. He was born June 6, 1943, in Union County to the late Dowd Hoyle and Loyce Baucom Greene. Kenneth was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during Vietnam. He retired from McCoy-Ellison, where he was a Civil Engineer. Kenneth was a member of Benton's Cross Roads...
John Charlie Loyd
Nov 4, 2016
John Charlie Loyd, 96, of Monroe, passed away Friday, November 4, 2016. He was born December 22, 1919 in Union County, NC, son of the late Charlie Robert and Fannie Plyler Loyd. Mr. Loyd was a faithful member of Wolf Pond Baptist Church, where he enjoyed serving. A veteran of the U.S. Army, Mr. Loyd served from November 7,...
Harvey Stewart Lynch
Nov 4, 2016
Harvey Stewart Lynch, 57, of Monroe, passed away Friday, November 4, 2016. He was born January 28, 1959, in Mecklenburg County, to Harold O. Hal Lynch, Sr. and the late Rosa Leigh Tyson Lynch. Harvey was a 1977 graduate of Independence High School. Upon graduation, he joined his family in business at Corral Motorcycles in Monroe, ultimately becoming President...
Bobby Ray Sr. Dowless
Nov 3, 2016
Bobby Ray Dowless, Sr., 72, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2016. He was born in Bladen County, NC on December 19, 1943, son of the late Junie Dowless and Mary Lee Blackburn. Colonel Dowless began his military service in 1964 as a private in the 113th Field Artillery. He graduated as a Second Lieutenant from the North Carolina Military...
Charles Robert Scott
Nov 2, 2016
Charles R. Charlie Scott, 81, of Monroe, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2016. He was born February 9, 1935, in El Centro, CA, to the late Guy Oliver and Mortie Wade Scott. Charlie was a 1953 graduate of El Centro High School and obtained his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from San Diego State University, where he met his...
