Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC
Alice Clark Burd
Apr 18, 2008
Mrs. Alice Clark Burd 76, passed away peacefully at home with her family and canine companions by her side, April 18, 2008. She lived with melanoma for 18 months. She was an avid reader, talented painter, excellent cook and animal lover. A native of Sussex County, New Jersey she was born February 19, 1932, daughter of the late Levi...
Frank Stowe Spratt
Apr 12, 2008
Frank Stowe Spratt, Jr. Mr. Spratt, 79, of Monroe, NC, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully at his home on April 12, 2008. He was born in Mecklenburg County on July 19, 1928, and was the son of Frank Stowe Spratt, Sr. and Viola Frazier Spratt. He served in the U. S. Air Force, was a member...
Lola Thomas Brady
Apr 4, 2008
Lola Thomas Brady, 89, died Friday, April 4, 2008. Mrs. Brady was born in Union County, NC, May 4, 1918 daughter of the late W. Luther and Julia Smith Thomas. She was a graduate of Appalachian State University and received her Masters Degree from Emory University. Mrs. Brady retired as the Assistant Superintendent of the Orange County, Florida schools....
James Fairley Drake
Apr 3, 2008
Dateline: Monroe NC James Fairley Drake Jr., 81, went to be with our Lord and Savior, Thursday, April 3, 2008, born July 22, 1926 in Union County son to the late James Fairley Drake, Sr. and Nellie Jeanette Benton Drake. He is preceded in death by seven brothers Floyd, Paul, Lloyd, Brice, Bill, Baxter, and Hubert Drake, three sisters...
Violet Rushing Hargett
Apr 2, 2008
Dateline: Monroe, NC Violet Rushing Hargett, 94, died Wednesday, April 2, 2008. She was born in Chesterfield County, SC on October 4, 1913 daughter of the late Henry David and Wincie Pierce Rushing. Mrs. Hargett was a retired nurse. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 5, 2008 at 2:00 PM in First Presbyterian Church of Monroe. Burial will...
Kathryn Ann Miller Privett
Mar 25, 2008
Dateline: Monroe, NC Kathryn Ann Miller Privett, 67, died March 25, 2008. Kathryn was born in Lexington County, SC November 6, 1940 daughter of the late Grover and Georgell Rish Miller. Kathryn was also preceded in death by a brother Tommy Miller. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 27, 2008, at 2:00PM in the Gordon Funeral Chapel. Burial...
William "Eddie" Thornton
Mar 21, 2008
Dateline: Monroe, NC William Edward “Eddie” Thornton, Jr. Mr. Thornton went home to be with the Lord on March 21, 2008 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Thornton was born August 17, 1936 in Danville, VA. He was the son of the late William E. Thornton, Sr. and Claudine Thornton Prewett. He was a devoted...
Milon J. Hamilton
Mar 9, 2008
Dateline: Monroe, NC Milon J. Hamilton, 84, died Sunday, March 9, 2008. He was born in Aurora, NC on November 14, 1923, son of the late John William and Leona West Hamilton. Mr. Hamilton was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Frances Dunlap. Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 16, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. in the Gordon...
Kathleen Knight Helms
Mar 8, 2008
Kathleen Knight Helms, 86, died Saturday, March 8, 2008. Mrs. Helms was born in Union County, NC June 25, 1921 daughter of the late Jackson and Annie Hooks Knight. She was a retired employee of Yale-Norton Company and was preceded in death by her husband Ernest E. Helms, Jr. in 1996. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 10,...
Sybil Goodson Fortenberry
Mar 8, 2008
Sybil Goodson Fortenberry, 71, died Saturday, March 8, 2008. She was born on June 28, 1936 in Lincoln County, NC, daughter of the late Albert Daniel and Fannie McCalister Goodson. An entombment service will be held Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the First Presbyterian Church Columbarium in Monroe. Mrs. Fortenberry is survived by a son, Dan...
Rita Lynn Rowell
Feb 25, 2008
Dateline: Monroe, NC Rita Lynn Rowell, 48, died Monday, February 25, 2008. She was born in Orlando FL, daughter of Delores Rorie Griffin and the late Walter Blair Rorie, Sr. She was a UNC-Charlotte graduate, a member of West Monroe Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday School teacher and Awana leader, and a volunteer with the Red Cross....
Mary Alice Carpenter Hough
Feb 25, 2008
Dateline: Monroe, NC Mary Alice Carpenter Hough, 64, died Monday, February 25, 2008. She was born in Mecklenburg County on April 28, 1943 daughter of the late Farrell Jacob and Mary Agnes Rhodes Carpenter. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 28, 2008 at 1:00 PM at Oakland Baptist Church, 600 E. Sunset Dr., Monroe. Burial will follow in...
John Wayne Baker
Feb 14, 2008
Dateline: Monroe, NC Rev. John Wayne Baker went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 14, 2008 at the age of 71, surrounded by his loving family. Rev. Baker was born in Union County, NC on February 24, 1936 to the late John and Ollie Baker. He served the community for forty years. He ministered first at Mt....
Henry "Duke" Parker
Feb 14, 2008
Dateline: Monroe, NC Henry Dewey “Duke” Parker, 78, died Thursday, February 14, 2008. He was born in Chesterfield County, SC on June 21, 1929, son of the late Dock Roland and Daisy Threat Parker. He was preceded in death by his wife, Daisy Flow Parker in 2005. A graveside funeral service will be held Sunday, February 17, 2008 at...
Peggy J. Baker
Feb 14, 2008
Peggy J. Baker, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 27, 2008 at the age of 76. She was born in Anson County, NC on January 21, 1932 to the late Henry and Lilly Mae Russell. Mrs. Baker was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother and she will be missed by all. She is reunited with...
Larry Edward Nichols
Feb 14, 2008
Larry Edward Nichols, 63, died Thursday, February 14, 2008. He was born in Kanawha County, WV on October 6, 1944, son of Mabel McDaniel Nichols and the late William Dixon Nichols. Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 17, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. in Bethlehem United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. In addition to his...
Jackie Ray Gill
Feb 2, 2008
Jackie Ray Gill, 70 of Monroe, NC went home to be with our Lord, February 2, 2008 in his home surrounded by his family. Born November 7th 1937, in Marshville, NC. Jackie was the son of the late Cornell (Neal) and Grace Chaney Gill. Preceding him in death were his brothers, Bill and Joe Neal Gill and a sister,...
Virginia Smith Tarlton
Jan 30, 2008
Dateline: Marshville, NC Virginia Smith Tarlton, 80, died Wednesday, January 30, 2008. She was born in Union County, NC on August 27, 1927 daughter of the late Sandy S. and Fannie Simpson Smith. Mrs.Tarlton was a retired farmer. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 1, 2008 at 11:00 AM at Fairfield Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the...
Emma Jean Howard
Jan 30, 2008
Dateline: Monroe, NC Emma Jean Howard, 81, died Wednesday, January 30, 2008. She was born in Union County, NC on October 31, 1926 daughter of the late Charlie and Pearl Griffin Howard. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 1, 2008 at 2:00 PM in the Gordon Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Lakeland Memorial Park. Mrs. Howard was...
Wilhelmena "Willie" Bigham
Jan 28, 2008
Dateline: Waxhaw, NC Wilhelmena “Willie” Bigham, 82, died Monday, January 28, 2008. She was born in Union County, NC on February 17, 1925 daughter of the late Harrison and Blonnie Hinson Plyler. Mrs. Bigham was a retired employee of Comar Industries. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 11:00 AM at Waxhaw Baptist Church. Burial will...
