Obituaries

Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC

Shaul Wilbur Shaul

Shaul Wilbur Shaul

Mar 8, 2012

Joel Wilbur Shaul, 55, died at his home March 8, 2012 after a lengthy illness, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Kittanning, PA on January 15, 1957, son of the late Paul Warren and Ruby Timmerburg Shaul. He was also preceded in death by a brother Kevin Andrew Shaul. He was a wonderful husband, father and...

Earl Tice

Earl Tice

Mar 2, 2012

Earl Rogers Tice, 89, passed away Friday, March 2, 2012. He was born in Union County, NC on March 24, 1922, son of the late Oscar Pernay and Mary Rogers Tice. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Knox Tice. Mr. Tice served with the U.S. Maritime during World War II. He was a member of Central...

Harley Gary Presson

Harley Gary Presson

Feb 29, 2012

Dateline: Monroe, NC Harley Gary Presson, 76, “Pop” went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012 at CMC Union surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 9, 1935 in Chesterfield, SC son of the late Henry and Gertrude Funderburk Presson, he is also preceded in death by brothers Jim,...

Edith Mae Gleason

Edith Mae Gleason

Feb 19, 2012

Dateline: Waxhaw, NC Edith Mae Gleason, 86, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2012. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on March 1, 1925 daughter of the late Raymond and Edith West Baur. Mrs. Gleason was a Missionary with Wycliffe-Bible Translators. The family will receive friends Thursday, February 23, 2012 from 1:00 until 2:45 at Mineral Springs United Methodist Church...

Clyde Nichols Rice

Clyde Nichols Rice

Feb 16, 2012

Dateline: Monroe, NC Clyde Nichols Rice, 76, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2012. He was born in Mecklenburg County on April 17, 1935 son of the late Earl Bland and Ethel Heron Rice. Mr. Rice was the owner of Clyde’s Small Engine Repair and a US Army veteran. Mr. Rice is survived by his wife, Patty Robinson Rice, son,...

Lewis Brown Blount

Lewis Brown Blount

Feb 12, 2012

Dateline: Monroe, NC Lewis Brown Blount, 79, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2012. He was born in Union County, N C on July 17, 1932 son of the late Henry Richard Thompson and Leitha Johnson Thompson Redfern. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the...

Florence Lucille Rollins

Florence Lucille Rollins

Feb 11, 2012

Miss Florence Lucille Rollins, 93, died Saturday, February 11, 2012. Miss Rollins was born in Union County, NC, December 8, 1918, daughter of the late James Monroe and Monica Rape Rollins. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Lee Rollins and Lennie Rollins Loyd; two brothers Henry and James Rollins. Funeral services will be held Sunday,...

Sharon Marlene Chumas

Sharon Marlene Chumas

Feb 11, 2012

Dateline: Charlotte, NC Sharon Marlene Chumas, 71, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2012. She was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on February 27, 1940 daughter of the late George and Marie Musser Adams. Mrs. Chumas is survived by her sons, John Chumas of Matthews, Michael Chumas of Myrtle Beach, SC and Sean Chumas of Waxhaw, a daughter, Marsha Thornton...

Oscar Muriel Helms

Oscar Muriel Helms

Feb 9, 2012

Dateline: Monroe, NC Oscar Muriel Helms, 84, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2012. He was born in Union County, NC on September 29, 1927 in Union County, NC son of the late William Oscar and Lilly Long Helms Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 2:00 PM in the Gordon Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in...

Jimmie Harold Hornback

Jimmie Harold Hornback

Feb 9, 2012

Jimmie Harold Hornback, 79, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2012. He was born June 10, 1932 in Union County, NC son of the late James Brice and Ella Virginia Smith Hornback, he is also preceded in death by a son Harold Hornback. Funeral services will be held on 2:00 PM Monday, February 13, 2012 in Gordon Funeral Chapel with...

Joe Neil Dunegan

Joe Neil Dunegan

Feb 7, 2012

Dateline: Barnwell, SC Joe Neil Dunegan, Sr., 80, passed away February 7, 2012. He was born in Batesville, Arkansas on August 17, 1931 son of the late Buster and Catherine Givens Dunegan. Mr. Dunegan was predeceased by his wife, Minnie Ellen Plattenburger Dunegan, his step-father, John Louie Gobble and only brother, Gerald Dunegan. Mr. Dunegan was a US Army...

James Lee Abee

James Lee Abee

Feb 5, 2012

Dateline: Monroe, NC James Lee Abee, 69, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2012. He was born in Gaston County, NC on June 19, 1942 son of the late John Samuel and Claudia Louise Owens Abee. Mr. Abee was a minister with the Living Waters Ministries. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 11:00 AM in the...

James * Abee

James * Abee

Feb 5, 2012

MONROE - James Lee Abee, 69, passed away Feb. 5, 2012. He was born in Gaston County on June 19, 1942, son of the late John Samuel and Claudia Louise Owens Abee. Mr. Abee was a minister with the Living Waters Ministries. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday in the Gordon Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in...

Curtis Lee Billingsley

Curtis Lee Billingsley

Feb 4, 2012

Curtis Lee Billingsley passed away February 4th, 2012 at his home. He was born on June 17, 1926 in Union county and was the son of the late Tinnie Pressley and Lee Thomas Billingsley. Curt was a faithful servant of our lord as a founding member of Benton Heights Methodist church and current member of Open Book Baptist Church....

Arnold Ty Christensen

Arnold Ty Christensen

Feb 2, 2012

Arnold Ty Christensen, 69, of Indian Land, SC (Sun City) passed away Thursday, February 2, 2012 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC after a valiant battle with leukemia. Ty is survived by his wife Jeanne and their three children: Mark Christensen of San Francisco and his fiancée Roxanne Rapan, Carol Ann (Christensen) and her husband Rocky Hankins of...

Wilma Mccollum

Wilma Mccollum

Feb 1, 2012

Wilma Baucom McCollum, 83, of Monroe died on February 1, 2012 at Autumn Care of Marshville. She was born on June 14, 1928 in Monroe, NC and was the daughter of the late Inez Bass Baucom and Preston Baucom Sr. of Monroe. She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Howard McCollum. Wilma grew up in the Benton...

Tammy Blackburn

Tammy Blackburn

Jan 31, 2012

Tammy Jordan Blackburn, 43, passed away January 31, 2012. She was born in Union County on June 28, 1968 daughter of William Ralph Jordan and Linda Parker Jordan. A graveside funeral service will be held Friday, February 3, 2012 at 3:00 PM at Lakeland Memorial Park. Tammy is survived by her father, Ralph Jordan and wife Carolyn of Indian...

Bynum Broadway

Bynum Broadway

Jan 30, 2012

Bynum Bob Broadway, 83, of Monroe, NC passed away on January 30, 2012. He was born on May 7, 1928 to Ray Broadaway and Ressie Parker Broadaway. His stepmother was Ruth Huneycutt Broadaway. Mr. Broadway was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Bob loved gardening and his five grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Bob was married to Margaret Louise...

Patricia Barone Zubrowski

Patricia Barone Zubrowski

Jan 26, 2012

Patricia Barone Zubrowski, 49, passed away January 26, 2012. She was born in Syracuse, NY on March 30, 1962, daughter of Peggy Casey Barone and the late Edward Thomas Barone. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 30, 2012 at 1:00 PM in Gordon Funeral Chapel, 1904 Lancaster Avenue, Monroe, NC 28112. Burial will follow in Waxhaw City Cemetery....

Jo Crook Secrest

Jo Crook Secrest

Jan 24, 2012

Jo Crook Secrest, 91, passed away, Tuesday, January 24, 2012. She was born in Union County, NC on May 19, 1920 daughter of the late John A. Crook, Sr. and Wilma Bass Crook. A graveside funeral service will be held Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Lakeland Memorial Park. Mrs. Secrest was preceded in death by her...

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