Obituaries

Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC

Janice Mccormick Plyler

Janice Mccormick Plyler

Oct 10, 2024

Janice McCormick Plyler, age 87, passed away on October 10, 2024, after a lengthy struggle with dementia. Born in Florence, SC, on a tobacco farm near Mars Bluff. She was the daughter of the late Ernest Pratt McCormick and Pearl Mims McCormick. She attended schools in Florence, SC.

A service celebrating the life of Mrs....

Marsha Wilson Hendershot

Marsha Wilson Hendershot

Oct 10, 2024

Marsha Jean Hendershot passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 10, 2024. She was born in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1943, to Bill and Sudie Wilson with whom she is now reunited.

The family will receive relatives and friends from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM on Monday, October 14, 2024, at Gordon Funeral Service and Crematory,...

Iris Carnes  Williams

Iris Carnes Williams

Oct 9, 2024

Iris Carnes Williams, 91, went peacefully home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 9th, 2024, Iris was born in Guilford County, NC on June 14th, 1933, daughter to the late Pink McKinley and Ruby Rebecca Stephenson Carnes. She was also preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband of 70 years, William” Bill” Williams III....

Jenny Ratliff Mcguirt

Jenny Ratliff Mcguirt

Oct 6, 2024

Jenny Lee Ratliff McGuirt of Wingate; died peacefully on October 6, 2024. Jenny was born the daughter of William Clarence and Margaret Rayfield Ratliff on September 9, 1951. She grew up in the Cason’s Old Field community south of Wadesboro.

Jenny attended Anson County Schools but graduated high school from Vardell Hall in Red Springs, NC. After...

Patsy Hedrick Manglass

Patsy Hedrick Manglass

Oct 4, 2024

Patsy Hedrick Manglass, 82, of Monroe, NC passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024. She was born in Kanawha County, West Virginia on August 3, 1942 daughter to the late Fred Hedrick and Eva Ethel Crouse Hedrick, stepdaughter, Donna Ward, and granddaughter Lyndsey Dillo.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date....

Angela "Angie" Smith Manus

Angela "Angie" Smith Manus

Oct 3, 2024

Angela “Angie” Smith Manus, 55, passed away October 3, 2024. She was born on September 8, 1969, in Mecklenburg County, NC, daughter to Carol Baker Smith, and the late James Leonard Smith III.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, October 7, 2024, 6:00 PM, at Covenant Baptist Church, 2706 Secrest Shortcut Rd, Monroe,...

Rachel Richardson Hargette

Rachel Richardson Hargette

Oct 1, 2024

Rachel Richardson Hargette, age 86, passed away October 1, 2024. Rachel was born on August 27, 1938 in Union County, NC, daughter to the late Steve Richardson and Johnnie Parker Richardson. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hargette was also preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Clark Hargette, Sr. and daughter, Tonya Hargette Brigman; six sisters, Ethel Dean...

Rita Lowe Cline

Rita Lowe Cline

Sep 28, 2024

Rita Lowe Cline, 80, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024. She was born October 3, 1943 in Gaston County, NC, daughter of the late Claude and Lucille Wolfe Lowe. She is also preceded in death by her former husband, Daniel; her son, Kevin Burrell and her brother, Roger Lowe.

Rita loved shopping and working in...

Mary Anne Brooks

Mary Anne Brooks

Sep 25, 2024

Mary Anne Howey Brooks, 81, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2024. She was born August 21, 1943, in Union County, the daughter of the late Worth and Pauline Doster Howey. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Angie Thompson, and her sister, Betty Steele.

A celebration of life service will be held Sunday,...

Jeanette Williams Greenberg

Jeanette Williams Greenberg

Sep 25, 2024

Jeanette Williams Greenberg, 76, of Monroe, NC passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. She was born in Darlington County, SC on October 24, 1947 daughter to the late Troy Williams Sr. and Juanita Stegall Williams. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 59 years James Burkhalter Greenberg, two brothers, Troy “Bubba” Williams Jr. and Charles...

Julia Jackson Sanders

Julia Jackson Sanders

Sep 24, 2024

Julia Jackson Sanders, 88, of Monroe, NC passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. She was born in Davidson County, NC on September 22, 1936 daughter to the late Lee Addison Jackson and Flora Davis Putman. She is also preceded in death by infant great-grandchildren Kollyns and Everleigh Griffin.

A funeral service will be held...

Tommy Floyd Moore

Tommy Floyd Moore

Sep 22, 2024

Tommy Floyd Moore, 83, of Monroe, NC met Jesus face to face on Sunday, September 22, 2024. He was born in Union County, NC on July 26, 1941, son to the late Floyd Alexander Moore and Lucille Helms Moore. He is also preceded in death by brother, Terry Moore, sister, Phyllis Starnes, and one great-grandchild, Elaine Grace Moore.

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Ray Reid Craig

Ray Reid Craig

Sep 21, 2024

Ray Reid Craig, 83, passed away peacefully Saturday, September 21, 2024. He was born November 23, 1940 to the late Rudy and Eva Craig. Ray is also preceded in passing by siblings, R.C. Craig, Curtis Craig, Thomas Craig, Jack Craig, Loma Wheeler, Georgia Green and Mary Lee Crump.

He is survived by his loving wife, Doris Craig...

Patricia Trausneck

Patricia Trausneck

Sep 20, 2024

In Loving Memory of Patricia “Trish” Trausneck

Patricia Bray Trausneck, age 73, of Waxhaw NC, beloved wife of William McLean “Mac” Trausneck, Jr, passed away peacefully on September 20th 2024. Patrica was surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was Born in South Boston, VA, on May 24th 1951, she was the daughter of...

Jacqueline Malcolm

Jacqueline Malcolm

Sep 20, 2024

Jacqueline Grace Malcolm, age 85, of Waxhaw, passed away on September 20, 2024. Born on January 23, 1939, she was the daughter of the late John and Eunice (Ross) Love, Jr.

She is survived by her son, William “Bill” Griswold, and his wife Debbie of Waxhaw; she is also survived by her daughter, Nancy E....

Larue Vingie Emery

Larue Vingie Emery

Sep 18, 2024

LaRue Farrow Emery, 91, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. She was born in Hyde County, NC on September 5, 1933 daughter to the late Edward Farrow and Dora Patrick Farrow. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Eugene E. Emery, Jr.

A private service will be held at a later date....

Cynthia "Cindy" Carnes  Deese

Cynthia "Cindy" Carnes Deese

Sep 17, 2024

Cynthia (Cindy) Carnes Deese, age 64, passed away on September 17, 2024. She was born on June 12, 1960, to the late Johnnie Ward Carnes Sr. and Sarah Elizabeth Francis Carnes. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Johnnie “Butch” Carnes, Jr, and her granddaughter Lilyann Deese.

Cindy had an amazing heart and...

Arnold Joel Price

Arnold Joel Price

Sep 16, 2024

Arnold Joel Price, age 84, passed away on September 16, 2024. He was born in Union County, NC, on April 3, 1940, son of the late Hoyle and Cathleen Price. He is also preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Brenda Sue Price, and two brothers Don and Wayne Price.

Arnold was a...

Della Carpenter Schlappich

Della Carpenter Schlappich

Sep 14, 2024

Della Carpenter Schlappich, 86, passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024. She was born on April 19, 1938 in Union County, NC to the late Benson Carpenter and Zora Lathan Carpenter. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Larry Ray Schlappich; three brothers, Benson Carpenter Jr., Elwyn Carpenter, and Lonnie Carpenter; sister, Neal Carpenter Welch; as well...

Betty Pryor Geer

Betty Pryor Geer

Sep 13, 2024

Betty Lee Geer, 91, passed away on Friday, September 13, 2024. Betty was born in Martins Ferry, OH, on June 27, 1933, to the late William Pryor and Mary Albus. She is preceded in death by her husband, William "Bill" Geer; son, Gary Geer; and daughter, Sheri Cox.

Betty was one of the strongest women...

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