Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC
Clarence Reid Nesbit
Jan 31, 2014
Clarence Reid Nesbit, 90 of Waxhaw passed away on Friday, January 31, 2014 after a long illness with Alzheimer’s. Mr. Nesbit is survived by his loving family, his wife of 67 years, Nadine Rowland Nesbit; a daughter, Dr. Donica Davidson (Dean); a grandson, Shann Rushing (Marni) and two great-grandchildren, Colin and Caroline Rushing. He is also survived by a...
Barbara Ann (Chaney) Clontz
Jan 31, 2014
Barbara Chaney Clontz, 76, passed away Friday, January 31, 2014. She was born in Union County, NC on October 4, 1937 daughter of the late Thomas Edward and Martha Jane Hinson Chaney. Mrs. Clontz was preceded in death by her husband, Dennis Ralph Clontz on January 1, 2014. She was also preceded in death by a son, Frank and...
Margaret Joyce Faulkerson
Jan 30, 2014
Margaret Hopson Faulkerson, 62, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2014. She was born in Pikesville, KY on October 14, 1951, daughter of the late Robert and Ruby Mounds Hopson. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Robert Hopson and Monroe Hopson; adopted son, Rell Shupe; son-in-law, Dennis Moore; brother-in-law James Noble and nephews, Jeff Ortiz and Ernie...
Bobby Dean Sr. Massey
Jan 30, 2014
Bobby Dean Massey, Sr., 65, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2014. He was born August 11, 1948 in Mecklenburg County, son of the late Jessie and Eva Tarlton Massey. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary “Ann” Strickland and a granddaughter, Alice Nicole “Nikki” Massey. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 3, 2014 at 11:00...
William Davis Kiker
Jan 24, 2014
William “Davis” Kiker, 76, passed away Friday, January 24, 2014. He was born in Union County on February 8, 1937, son of the late William Homer and Rachel Rushing Kiker. Davis was a foreman with Charlotte Pipe Foundry and a supervisor with McGee Corporation. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Mullis Kiker and brother, Randy Kiker....
Dorothy Faire (Starnes) Plyler
Jan 20, 2014
Dorothy Faire Starnes Plyler, 81, passed away Monday, January 20, 2014. She was born in Union County, NC on February 15, 1932 daughter of the late James Walter and Rebecca Baker Starnes. The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 21, 2014 from 4:00 until 6:00 at Gordon Funeral Service, 1904 Lancaster Ave., Monroe, NC 28112. Funeral services will be...
Henry Bascom Jr. Smith
Jan 19, 2014
MONROE-Henry Bascom Smith, Jr., 77, of Unionville, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2014, after a long illness. A native of Monroe, he loved his hometown and county, leaving only for college, law school and National Guard training. He was born at home on April 16, 1936, delivered by his uncle, Dr. George Marvin Smith, as the first-born child of...
Frances (Tadlock) Tiddy
Jan 19, 2014
Frances Tadlock Tiddy, 85, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2014. She was born in Durham County, NC on April 30, 1928 daughter of the late William Crawford and Loretta Hill Tadlock. Mrs. Tiddy was a retired Monroe City School employee. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 at Gordon Funeral Service, 1904 Lancaster Ave., Monroe,...
Bruce Craven Belk
Jan 15, 2014
Mr. Bruce Craven Belk, 87, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2014. He was born August 15, 1926 in Union County and graduated from Unionville School. Bruce was in the US Navy during World War II and, upon return, became part-owner and vice president of Broome Brothers Trailer Repair Service in Charlotte, NC, where he worked for 42 years. Bruce...
Peggy Irene () Helms
Jan 11, 2014
Peggy Helms, 77, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2014. She was born in Union County, NC January 7, 1937, daughter of the late Noble and Chole Melton Helms. She is also preceded in death by her husband Melvin Helms, and a daughter Pam Helms. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM, Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at Roanoke Baptist Church,...
Norma Lee (Redfearn) Sledge
Jan 10, 2014
Norma Redfearn “Shine” Sledge, passed away Friday, January 10, 2014. She was born in Union County, daughter of the late Baxter Culpepper “B.C.” and Eula Lee Heath Redfearn. Graveside services will be 11:00 AM Monday, January 13, 2014 in Monroe City Cemetery. Norma is survived by her son Townley Sledge, and wife Patricia of Monroe, and two grandchildren. Memorials...
Bobby Sam Simpson
Jan 9, 2014
God called Bobby Sam Simpson, 85, home on Thursday, January 9, 2014 while surrounded by family at Hospice House of Union County. He suffered a stroke on New Year’s Day. Born in the Fountain Hill Community of Anson County to the late Hoyle and the late Kate Mitchum Simpson, he was named Robert Samuel Simpson at birth, later changing...
Robert Frank Brohm
Jan 9, 2014
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Philip Oscar Whitaker
Jan 8, 2014
Philip Oscar Whitaker, III, 62, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2014. He was born May 1, 1951 in Union County, NC, son of Loyce Clontz Medlin and the late Philip Oscar Whitaker. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Honeycutt Whitaker. He was an instructor and department chair for South Piedmont Community College, and was retired...
Rev. J.B. Helms
Jan 7, 2014
Rev. J. B. Helms, 95, passed away, Tuesday, January 7, 2014. He was born in Union County, NC on February 3, 1918 son of the late Levy Wilson and Maggie Viola Laney Helms. The family will receive friends Friday, January 10, 2014 from 12:30 until 1:45 PM at Gordon Funeral Service, 1904 Lancaster Ave., Monroe, NC 28112 followed by...
Cheryl Jayne (Teal) Lukac
Jan 7, 2014
Cheryl Teal Lukac, 35, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2014. She was born in Chesterfield County, SC on September 5, 1978 daughter of Charles Eugene Teal, Jr. and Janet Lea Gathings Teal. Cheryl was a graduate of Wingate University and was a Media Specialist and Music teacher at Petersburg Primary School and Pageland Elementary School. She was a member...
Pete Carl Priles
Jan 3, 2014
Pete Carl Priles, 62, passed away Friday, January 3, 2014. He was born April 9, 1951 in Union County, son of the late Charles George and Martha Helms Priles. He was a Lineman for Pike Electric, and was a volunteer fireman with Wingate Volunteer Fire Department. Funeral services will be Sunday, January 5, 2014 at 3:00 PM in Gordon...
Willie Ethel (Pace) Owens
Dec 29, 2013
Willie Ethel Pace Owens, 78, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2013. She was born in Webster County, MS July 21, 1935 daughter of the late Oscar Bilbo and Maudie May Bradshaw Pace. Funeral services will be held 4:00 PM Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at Gordon Funeral Chapel 1904 Lancaster Ave. Monroe, NC 28112. The family will receive friends prior...
Shirley Mae Helms
Dec 28, 2013
Shirley Benton Helms was born on May 2, 1936 and passed away on December 28, 2013 at 2:55 am. She was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Helms, and her parents Elmer Benton and Annie Blalock. She is survived by her brother: Gene and his wife Bonnie Benton; 3 children: Gail and David Norris; Scott and Melanie...
Mildred Louise (Thomas) Parker
Dec 27, 2013
Mildred Thomas Parker, 93, went home to be with her Lord Savior Friday, December 27, 2013. She was born January 10, 1920 in Union County, NC daughter to the late Hurley Bessie Griffin Thomas. She is also preceded in death by her husband Cull Parker, two sons Larry and Max Parker. Funeral services will be held on 11:00 AM,...
