Obituaries

Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC

Randell Scott Clark

Randell Scott Clark

Apr 2, 2009

Dateline: Waxhaw, NC Randell Scott Clark, 65, died Thursday, April 2, 2009. Mr. Clark was born in York County, SC, May 11, 1943, son of the late Fredrick Allen and Picola Mitchell Clark. Randell is survived by his wife Ann Clark; son Stephen R. Clark of Waxhaw, NC; daughters Kimberly C. Ward and Rondalyn C. Carter both of Waxhaw,...

Timothy Daniel Reiter

Timothy Daniel Reiter

Mar 24, 2009

Dateline: Monroe, NC Timothy Daniel Reiter January 24, 1969 - March 24, 2009 Timothy Daniel Reiter went to Heaven to be with his Lord and mother, Coila June Stephenson Reiter on March 24, 2009. Timothy leaves behind his life partner and true soul mate Susan Gordon Thomas in Monroe, NC, his loving father, James W. Reiter and wife Amy...

Gladys Baucom Rogers

Gladys Baucom Rogers

Mar 21, 2009

Mrs. Gladys Baucom Rogers 88, died Saturday, March 21, 2009. She was a native of Union County born August 5, 1920, daughter of the late Lonnie P. Baucom and Mary Thomas Baucom. Her husband was the late Amos Rogers who died in 1992. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday March 24th, at 11:00 AM by the Graveside in Lakeland...

Stephen Wayne Carter

Stephen Wayne Carter

Mar 20, 2009

Dateline: Monroe, NC Stephen Wayne Carter, 55, passed away Friday, March 20, 2009. He was born in Union County, NC, June 18, 1953 son of Archie Lee Carter and the late Jackie Moore Carter. Steve was co-founder and owner of ABS Insulation and Guttering Co. The Celebration of Life Service will be held Tuesday March 24, 2009 at 3:00...

Virginia Lee Cash

Virginia Lee Cash

Mar 19, 2009

Dateline: Stanley, NC Virginia Lee Cash, 90, of Stanley, formerly of Monroe, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2009. She was born in Anson County, NC on August 26, 1918 daughter of the late Postell and Esta Mills Lee. A private graveside service will be held. Mrs. Cash is survived by a son, J. R. Austin of Columbia, SC, daughters,...

William Henry Armstrong

William Henry Armstrong

Mar 18, 2009

Dateline: Monroe, NC William Henry Armstrong, IV Mr. Armstrong, 62, of Monroe, passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday, March 18, 2009. He was born in Memphis, TN to the late William Henry Armstrong III and Louise Fox Armstrong, who resides in Safety Harbor, FL. He is also survived by one brother, John and Mary Armstrong of Inverness,...

Charlie Faulkenbury

Charlie Faulkenbury

Mar 15, 2009

Charlie Faulkenbury, 86, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2009. He was born in Union County, NC, September 7, 1922 son of the late Robert and Augnus McCray Faulkenbury. He was preceded in death by his first wife Elvie Faulkenbury, second wife Maxine Gordon Faulkenbury, three sons, Charlie Faulkenbury, Robert Faulkenbury, Richard Faulkenbury, and one sister, Ollie Faulkenbury Boone. Funeral...

Wesley Trull

Wesley Trull

Mar 8, 2009

Dateline: Wingate, NC Mr. Wesley Franklin Trull 88, died March 8, 2009. A native of Union County he was born July 13, 1920, son of the late Thomas L. Trull and Lillie Adams Trull. He was retired from Yale Security and Farming. His wife was the late Lela Price Trull. Funeral services will be held Tuesday March 10th at...

Mary Lou Carter Tyson

Mary Lou Carter Tyson

Mar 8, 2009

Dateline: Waxhaw, NC Mary Lou Carter Tyson, 62, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2009. She was born in Union County, NC on August 13, 1946 daughter of the late Alexander and Lillie Mae Helms Carter. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 11:00 AM in Gordon Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in the Waxhaw City Cemetery....

Bobby Knight

Bobby Knight

Mar 6, 2009

Dateline: Monroe, NC Bobby Joel Knight, 65, passed away Friday, March 6, 2009. He was born in Iredell County, NC on March 17, 1943 son of the late Henry Oscar and Ruby Catherine Eubanks Knight. Bobby was involved with the automotive sales and service business his entire life. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 10, 2009 at 11:00...

Beverly Ann Deese

Beverly Ann Deese

Mar 4, 2009

Dateline: Monroe, NC Beverly Ann Deese, 47, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2009. She was born in Union County, NC on May 27, 1961. Beverly was a courageous woman with the strength and determination that most people dream of. After 20 plus years of dedicated service at Pennsylvania House, Beverly was laid off. Despite sudden unemployment, Beverly enrolled at...

Beverly Ann Deese

Beverly Ann Deese

Mar 4, 2009

Beverly Ann Deese, 47, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2009. She was born in Union County, NC on May 27, 1961 and was a nurse at Rehabilitation Nursing Center in Monroe. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 9, 2009 at 11:00 AM at Prospect United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Beverly is survived by...

Reginald Hatch Stearns

Reginald Hatch Stearns

Feb 5, 2009

Reginald Hatch Stearns, 68, died February 5, 2009. He was born in Wichita Falls, Texas on August 30, 1940, son of the late Henry Pope and Frances Elsie Hatch Stearns. Mr. Stearns is survived by his daughters, Ginger Stokes-Gossett of Charlotte; Kristie S. Lee of Marshville; brothers Joe Stearns of Raleigh and Ray Stearns of Corpus Christi, Texas; and...

Sidney Denver Griffin

Sidney Denver Griffin

Feb 4, 2009

Dateline: Monroe, NC Sidney Denver Griffin, 75, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2009. He was born in Union County, NC on May 6, 1933 son of the late Sidney McCoy and Thetus Melton Griffin. Mr. Griffin was also preceded in death by his first wife, Margaret Helms Griffin, son, Greg Griffin, brothers, Charlie and Lavern Griffin, sisters, Myrtle Montgomery,...

Pamela Jean Jackson

Pamela Jean Jackson

Feb 3, 2009

Dateline: Charlotte, NC Pamela Jean Jackson, 54, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2009. She was born in Mecklenburg County, NC on October 9, 1954 daughter of the late Elbert Herman Jackson and Elizabeth “Betty” Pierce Jackson. A graveside funeral service will be held Saturday, February 7, 2009 at 2:00 PM at Belair United Methodist Church Cemetery, Indian Land, SC....

John Hamilton

John Hamilton

Feb 1, 2009

Monroe, NC John Hamilton, 88, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2009. He was born in Pike County, Kentucky on March 31, 1920 son of the late Aaron and Margaret Sawyer Hamilton. Mr. Hamilton was a coal miner for 40 years, was a US Army veteran serving in WW II and was a Jehovah’s Witness since 1973. Funeral services will...

William Marther (Willie) Giles

William Marther (Willie) Giles

Jan 23, 2009

Dateline: Monroe, NC William (Willie) Marther Giles, 87, passed away Friday, January 23, 2009. Born June 6, 1921, in Jackson County, Fl. son to the late Jessie and Lee Daniels Giles. Willie retired from Union Power Cooperative, and served in the US Army during WWII. He is preceded is death by his wife Alma Plyler Giles, two sisters Beatrice...

Ruby Alice Strawn Hildreth

Ruby Alice Strawn Hildreth

Jan 14, 2009

Ruby Alice Strawn Hildreth, 87, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2009. Born in Union County, January 27, 1921 daughter to late Charlie Lilly Alice Cook Strawn. She was preceded in death by her husband Carlton L. Hildreth, Sr. and one son Billy Ray Hildreth. A graveside service will be held 1:00 PM Friday, January 16, 2009 in Lakeland Memorial...

William Harvey Morrison

William Harvey Morrison

Jan 12, 2009

William Harvey Morrison, Jr. 'Harvey' MONROE - William Harvey Morrison, Jr., 94, of Monroe, passed away Monday, Jan. 12, 2009, at his residence following a brief illness. Born Sept. 24, 1914, Mr. Morrison was the oldest son of the late Julia Alexander Morrison and William Harvey Morrison, Sr. Mr. Morrison spent much of his childhood in Charlotte, moving with...

Leroy Adams

Leroy Adams

Jan 9, 2009

Pastor Leroy Adams, Jr. of Ruby, SC, (formerly of Monroe, NC) went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 9, 2009. Born in Union County July 12, 1938 to the late Leroy Adams Sr. and Madelean Helms Adams. He is preceded in death by a great grandson Kenton Mull and a sister-in-law Diane Adams. Funeral services will...

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