Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC
Luke Alexander Morrison
Jun 20, 2009
Luke Alexander Morrison, born April 16, 2004, died on Saturday, June 20, 2009. During his time Luke brought to life his happy smile, his boundless energy, his ever ending endeavor to face each surgery with an indefinable strength and his endless joy to all who were touched by his loving spirit. He is survived by his father, John A....
Larry Eugene Hammonds
Jun 17, 2009
Dateline: Indian Trail, NC Larry Eugene Hammonds, 60, died Wednesday, June 17, 2009. Larry was born in Union County, NC, October 3, 1948 son of John Hammonds, Jr. and Eleanor Starnes Hammonds. Larry was preceded in death by his wife Nancy Keeter Hammonds in 1988. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 19, 2009 at 2:00 PM in the...
Norman "Dream Boat" Rape
Jun 13, 2009
Mr. Norman Brantley “Dream Boat” Rape 72, died at his residence Saturday, June 13, 2009. He was a native of Union County, NC born September 30, 1936, son of the late Dowd Laney Rape and Anniebelle Rape. Norman enjoyed his hobbies of fishing, restoring classic cars and drag racing, and was a member of Sandy Ridge Baptist Church for...
Doris Jean Johnson
Jun 12, 2009
Doris Jean Johnson, 61, passed away Friday, June 12, 2009. She was born in Mooresville, NC on January 9, 1948 daughter of the late James K. and Mary Phifer Hooper. She is also preceded in death by a brother James B. Phifer. As a youth, Doris was a member of Jerusalem Baptist Church in Mooresville, NC. She gave her...
Earl Culbreth
Jun 3, 2009
Earl Culbreth, 88, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2009 at his home. He was born June 23, 1920 in Houston County Al, son of the late Jesse A. and Ettie Webb Culbreth. He served in the United States Army during WWII, and retired after 50 years in the Life and Health Insurance Industry. Funeral services will be held 2:00...
Lurah Evans Taylor
May 30, 2009
Lurah Evans Taylor, 46, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2009. Mrs. Taylor was born August 20, 1962 in Tazewell, Virginia, daughter of James and Wanda Peery Evans. Lurah was preceded in death by maternal grandparents Sam and Lurah Peery, and paternal grandfather, George Evans. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 2, 2009 at 11:00 AM in the Wingate...
Joyce Pace Tarlton
May 28, 2009
Joyce Pace Tarlton, 81, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2009. Joyce was born March 29, 1928 in Fluvanna County, VA daughter of the late Frank King and Clarice King Pace. She was also preceded in death by her husband Robert Wayne “Bob” Tarlton. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 1, 2009 at 12:00 PM in the Gordon Funeral...
Inez Pugh Hamilton
May 27, 2009
Dateline: Lancaster, SC Mrs. Inez Pugh Hamilton, 85, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2009. She was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses since 1993. Mrs. Hamilton was born in Pike County, Kentucky on June 12, 1923 daughter of the late Woodrow and Nancy Miller Pugh. A graveside service will be held Friday, May 29, 2009 at 1:00 PM in the...
Mary Bagwell Redmon
May 26, 2009
Mary Bagwell Redmon, 70, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2009. She was born in Spartanburg County, SC on April 9, 1939, daughter of the late Henry Paul and Viola Rogers Bagwell. Mrs. Redmon was a retired Department manager for Rose’s Stores. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 29, 2009 at 1:00 PM in the Gordon Funeral Chapel....
Thomas Joseph Brooks
May 22, 2009
Thomas Joseph Brooks Mr. Brooks, 64, of Charlotte, died Friday, May 22, 2009, at his home. Funeral service will be Tuesday, May 26, 2009, at 12:00 Noon at Gordon Funeral Service of Monroe, 1904 Lancaster Ave., Monroe, NC 28112. Burial will be at Forest Lawn East Memorial Park. The Brooks family will receive friends from 10:00 -12:00 Tuesday prior...
Wilbur "Bill" Cason
May 19, 2009
Wilbur Henry “Bill” Cason, 87, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2009. He was born on June 2, 1921 in Putnam County, Florida son of the late Willie Beckman and Theo Doro Baughman Cason. Funeral services will be held Friday, May 22, 2009 at 12:00 pm at Hermon Baptist Church, 10117 Lancaster Hwy, Waxhaw, NC 28173. Burial will be...
Keith Rodney Coble
May 19, 2009
Dateline: Heath Springs, SC Keith Rodney Coble, 46, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2009. He was born in Union County, NC on January 26, 1963 son of Annie Lee Williams Coble and the late Keith Blair Coble. Keith was an employee of Parkdale Mills. The family will receive friends Friday, May 22, 2009 from 1:00 until 1:45 PM followed...
Betty Jo Pressley Moser
May 7, 2009
Dateline: Monroe, NC Betty Jo Pressley Moser, 60 passed away Thursday, May 7, 2009. Born May 1, 1949 in Union County, NC daughter of Annie Rape Pressley, and the late George Clayton Pressley. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, May 9, 2009 in Gordon Funeral Chapel, with burial to follow in Lakeland Memorial Park. Mrs. Moser is...
Billy Ray Moon
Apr 23, 2009
Dateline: Monroe, NC Billy Ray Moon, 73, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2009. He was born in Douglas, Alabama on October 31, 1935 son of the late Calvin M. Moon and Sarah Sisson Cash. Mr. Moon was a US Navy veteran and a retired employee of IBM. He then worked for 7 years with the N.C. Dept. of...
Edward Glenn Helms
Apr 20, 2009
Dateline: Monroe, NC Edward Glenn Helms, 78, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2009. He was born in Union County, NC on June 12, 1930 son of the late Robert Glenn and Sally Eudy Helms. Mr. Helms was a retired employee of Randall Supply Co. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 23, 2009 at 11:00 AM in the...
Ruby Lee Helms
Apr 19, 2009
Dateline: Monroe, NC Ruby Lee “Mrs. Ruby” Helms, 78, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2009. She was born in Union County, NC on February 15, 1931 daughter of the late Clarance and Ester Walden Mangum. Mrs. Ruby was a Food Lion employee. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 2:00 PM in the Gordon Funeral...
Olin "Red" Taylor
Apr 17, 2009
Dateline: Monroe, NC Olin Dewitt (Red) Taylor, 84, died April 17, 2009. He was born May 1, 1924 in Union County, NC, son of the late Cyrus Ed and Henrietta Godwin Taylor. Mr. Taylor was preceded in death by his wife, Goldie Windham Taylor. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 20, 2009 at 2:00 pm in Gordon Funeral...
Clyde Bennett Polk
Apr 14, 2009
Clyde Bennett Polk, 59, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2009. Born March 14, 1950 in Union County, NC son to the late Sylvester L. and Ida Jane Caskey Polk. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 17, 2009 at 2:00 PM in New Hope Baptist Church, with burial to follow in church cemetery. Mr. Polk is survived by his...
Mark Jason Penegar
Apr 12, 2009
Dateline: Monroe Mr. Mark Jason Penegar 26, died April 12, 2009. Jason was born in Union County October 31, 1982, son of Mark Hoyle Penegar and the late Pamela Kletter Penegar. He was employed by Teledyne Allvac Co. Funeral services will be held Wednesday April 15th 2009, at Emmanuel Baptist Church at 11:00 AM conducted by Rev. Bill Funderburk...
Wilma Jean Helms
Apr 10, 2009
Dateline: Monroe, NC Wilma Jean Helms, 76, died Friday, April 10, 2009. Mrs. Helms was born in Lancaster County, SC, February 5, 1933, daughter of the late Bright and Eva Secrest McCain. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at 2:00 PM in the Gordon Funeral Chapel, 1904 Lancaster Ave., Monroe, NC 28112. The family will...
