Obituaries

Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC

Cherri (Rollins) Kenyon

Cherri (Rollins) Kenyon

Aug 1, 2012

Cherri Rollins Kenyon, 63, passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2012. She was born September 30, 1948, daughter of the late Thomas Eli Emily Grovine Curlee Rollins. She is also preceded in death by her husband George Alvin Kenyon. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 4, 2012 at 2:00 PM in Gordon Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Griffin...

Michael Sidney Helms

Michael Sidney Helms

Jul 29, 2012

Michael Sidney Helms, 61, died Sunday, July 29, 2012. He was born in Union County, NC, March 19, 1951 son of Helen Hartis Tomberlin, and the late Sidney Helms. A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, August 1, 2012 in Lakeland Memorial Park. Mr. Helms is survived by two sons, Scott Helms of Statesville, NC and Mark...

Marianne (Niven) Belk

Marianne (Niven) Belk

Jul 27, 2012

Mrs. Belk, formerly of Monroe, NC, and a resident of Plantation Estates in Matthews, died on July 27, 2012 following a period of declining health. Born March 31, 1928, she was the oldest of four children of Benjamin Franklin Niven and Mary Steele Niven. A native of Monroe, she was educated in the Monroe City Schools and graduated from...

Mildred Pressley Rorie

Mildred Pressley Rorie

Jul 21, 2012

Dateline: Wingate, NC Mrs. Mildred Pressley Rorie, 92, of Wingate, NC, passed away on July 21, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Hoyle and Annie Keziah Pressley of Monroe, NC. Mildred was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Carl V. Rorie. Surviving her are two daughters: Doris Williams and her husband Gene Williams of...

James Andrew Hancock

James Andrew Hancock

Jul 19, 2012

Dateline: Wingate, NC James Andrew Hancock, 88, passed away July 19, 2012 at CMC-Union. Years of living by faith ended in “sight” for James. He was a faithful witness for Christ until his last breath. His church family and his witness for Christ were his purpose and passion in life. He was born in Union County on October 27,...

Steven Randal Simpson

Steven Randal Simpson

Jul 17, 2012

Steven Randal Simpson, 58, passed away at home, Tuesday, July 17, 2012. He was born in Union County, NC on September 4, 1953 son of the late James Roland and Annie Lee Mullis Simpson. A memorial service will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, July 21, 2012 at Gordon Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends following the service. Mr....

Teresa "Terry" Stephens

Teresa "Terry" Stephens

Jul 9, 2012

Dateline: Waxhaw, NC Teresa Ann “Terry” Stephens, 55, passed away Monday, July 9, 2012. She was born in Union County, NC on March 13, 1957. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 12, 2012 at 2:00 PM in Sutton Park Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Waxhaw City Cemetery. Mrs. Stephens is survived by her father, Leary C. Newton,...

James Henry Lee

James Henry Lee

Jul 9, 2012

James Henry Lee, 69, passed away Monday, July 9, 2012. He was born in Clinton, NC on October 4, 1942 son of Thelma Norris Lee and the late Marshall Henry Lee. The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 11, 2012 from 11:00 until 12:45 PM at Emmanuel Baptist Church, followed by the funeral service at 1:00 PM. Burial will...

James "Jim" Howard

James "Jim" Howard

Jul 7, 2012

James Jim Bradley Howard, 39, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2012. He was born August 26, 1972 in Mecklenburg County, son of Bill and Martha Howard. Jim was a self employed software programmer. He is survived by his parents Bill and Martha Howard, a brother Jeff Howard, wife Melanie, their children Jack, Sophie, Darcy, Drew and Lucy, a sister...

Thelma (Moseley) Haigler

Thelma (Moseley) Haigler

Jul 4, 2012

Thelma Moseley Haigler, 71, passed away July 4, 2012. She was born in Kershaw County, SC on May 26, 1941, daughter of the late Lee Franklin and Susie Stevens Moseley. She was also preceded in death by her son, Aaron Haigler and her grandchild, Amy Starnes. Funeral services will be Saturday, July 7, 2012 at 11:00 AM in Gordon...

Louise (Chaney) Nance

Louise (Chaney) Nance

Jun 30, 2012

Louise Chaney Nance, 81, died Saturday, June 30, 2012. Louise was born in Union County, NC, July 25, 1930, daughter of the late Lemuel Lee and Nannie Lee Price Chaney. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 2, 2012 at 11:00AM in Bentons Cross Roads Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Lakeland Memorial Park. The family will receive friends...

Ernest Harry Broome

Ernest Harry Broome

Jun 29, 2012

E. Harry Broome, Jr. September 30, 1942 – June 29, 2012 Harry Broome of Matthews, NC died Friday, June 29, 2012 with close family by his side. He was sixty-nine years old. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Monday, July 2, 2012, 11:30 am – 12:45 pm at Central United Methodist Church, 801 South Hayne...

Charles Gordon

Charles Gordon

Jun 24, 2012

Charles Hyman Gordon, 77, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2012 at Hospice House of Union County. Mr. Gordon was born on April 9, 1935 to the late Mattie Delmar Chapman and Charlie Lee Gordon. He was also preceded in death by his wife Ocie Ivey Gordon. Graveside Services will be held Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 11:00 am at...

Kenneth Worth Wilson

Kenneth Worth Wilson

Jun 22, 2012

Dateline: Monroe, NC Kenneth Worth Wilson, 92, passed away June 22, 2012. He was born October 9, 1919 in Union County, son of the late William Thomas and Ila Mae Conder Wilson. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Bobbie Laney Wilson. Graveside service will be Sunday, June 24, 2012 in Lakeland Memorial Park at 2:30 p.m....

Arthur Alfred Little

Arthur Alfred Little

Jun 18, 2012

Dateline: Marshville, NC Arthur Alfred Little, 83, passed away Monday, June 18, 2012. He was born in Union County, NC on November 20, 1928 son of the late Jesse Alexander and Veda Edwards Little. The family will receive friends Thursday, June 21, 2012 from 10:00 until 10:45 am at Gordon Funeral Service, followed by the funeral service at 11:00...

Marjorie Lee (Aycoth) Helms

Marjorie Lee (Aycoth) Helms

Jun 17, 2012

Marjorie Aycoth Helms, 90, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Sunday, June 17, 2012. She was born January 28, 1922 in Union County, daughter to the late Robert Ellis and Faye Moore Aycoth. She is also preceded in death by her husband Maurice N. Helms, a grandson Joshua R. Belk, a sister Bonita Belk,...

Kisha (Greene) Tarlton

Kisha (Greene) Tarlton

Jun 16, 2012

Kisha Greene Tarlton, 38, died Saturday, June 16, 2012. Kisha was born in Union County, NC January 3, 1974 daughter of Stuart and Robin Secrest Greene. Kisha was a child of God that loved nothing more than spending time with family and friends. Her passions in life were her husband, their farm and her nieces and nephew. After fighting...

Helen Belk Robinson

Helen Belk Robinson

Jun 14, 2012

Dateline: Monroe, NC Ms. Helen Belk Robinson, 84, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2012. She was born June 29, 1927 in Union County to the late Carl and Myrtle Belk. She retired as the cafeteria assistant manager at Prospect School. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Robinson; brothers Carl, Harold and Donald Belk and sisters Marjorie...

Helen (Belk) Robinson

Helen (Belk) Robinson

Jun 14, 2012

Ms. Helen Belk Robinson, 84, passed away Thursday, June 14, 2012. She was born June 29, 1927 in Union County to the late Carl and Myrtle Belk. She retired as the cafeteria assistant manager at Prospect School. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Robinson; brothers Carl, Harold and Donald Belk and sisters Marjorie Pennigar and Mavis...

Janice Elinor Demund

Janice Elinor Demund

Jun 12, 2012

Janice Elinor DeMund, passed away June 12, 2012. A memorial service will be held Sunday, June 17, 2012 at 3:00 PM in the Gordon Funeral Chapel. Published online on June 15, 2012 courtesy of Gordon Funeral Service, Inc. .

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