Obituaries

Sep 26, 2026

Calvin “Hilton” Hinson, 89, of Monroe, NC passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Union County, NC on October 25, 1936, son to the late Grover Hinson and Velma Williams Hinson. He is also preceded in death by his wife of 69 years Peggy Tomberlin Hinson, as well as three brothers,...

Sep 25, 2026

Kevin Andrew Barrett, 36, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026. He was born in Silver Spring, Maryland on March 19, 1990, son to Steven “Steve” Barrett and Alicedale “Dale” Radcliffe Barrett.

A memorial service to celebrate Kevin’s life will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, October 4, 2026 in the Chapel of Gordon Funeral Service, 1904 Lancaster Ave. Monroe,...

Sep 25, 2026

Donald “Don” Lee Moore, 93, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026. He was born in Union County, NC on March 30, 1933, son of the late Roy Moore and Daisy Tyson Moore. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jean Tarlton Moore, and two sons, Greg Moore and Marty Moore.

Don’s faith was a meaningful part of his...

Sep 24, 2026

Rebecca “Becky” Broome Mitchum born in Marshville, NC on October 2, 1955 passed away on September 24, 2026 after a fight with the horrible disease of Alzheimer’s. But that is not how she will be remembered.

Becky was a stunningly beautiful woman, inside and out, and she was deeply loved by so many. She retired from the public school system after...

Sep 22, 2026

Sep 22, 2026

Beatrice Birmingham Pressley, 92, of Monroe, NC passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. She was born in Union County, NC on January 1, 1934, daughter to the late James Marshall Birmingham and Annie Lee Williams Birmingham. She is also preceded by her late husband, Walter Edward Pressley.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00PM on Thursday, October 1, 2026,...

Sep 21, 2026

James “Mickey” Mitchell Arthur, 66, of Monroe, NC passed away on Monday, September 21, 2026. A native of Roanoke, VA, he was born on September 13, 1960, son to the late Earl Jefferson Arthur and Dorothy Boothe Arthur. He was preceded in death by brothers, Jerry Arthur, David Arthur, and Danny Arthur, nephew, Christoper Arthur Goodwin, niece, Julie Arthur Malcolm,...

Sep 21, 2026

Larry Carlisle Graves peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family on Monday, September 21, 2026, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease.

Born May 1, 1947, to Henry and Evelyn Graves, Larry grew up on McAlway Road in the Oakhurst area of Charlotte, North Carolina with his younger siblings: Nelson, Amy, and Joy. During tenth grade, Larry began dating the...

Sep 21, 2026

Phyllis Elaine McBride, 77, of Marshville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2026, at Atrium Health Union – Monroe following a long illness.

Born on August 14, 1949, in Asheboro, North Carolina, Phyllis attended Asheboro High School and spent much of her life doing what she loved most—making people feel beautiful and making them feel at home.

Phyllis was an...

Sep 21, 2026

Mr. Harold Dean Carter, 75, of Monroe, NC passed away surrounded by his family on Monday, September 21, 2026. He was born in Union County, NC on May 5, 1951, son to the late Reece Carter and Mary Baker Carter. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Carter and sister-in-law, Lorretta Carter.

A graveside service will be held...

Sep 19, 2026

Dale Edgar Hillard, 90, of Monroe, NC passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026. He was born in Elwood, Indiana, on January 24, 1936, son to the late George Hillard and Josephine Cole Hillard. He is also preceded in death by two sisters, Carolyn Hillard and Joanne Hillard (Fosler).

Dale lived a full life working as a farm hand. He loved...

Sep 18, 2026

With heavy hearts, we share that our dad, Don A. Horne Sr., of Monroe, North Carolina, passed away on September 18, 2026, at the age of 87. Originally from Peachland, NC, he was born on May 14, 1939 to the late Herman Horne and Agnes Threadgill Horne. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Herman “Sonny” Horne.

A memorial...

Sep 18, 2026

Troy Gene Smith, 79, of Monroe, NC passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026. He was born in Auburn, AL, on August 9, 1947, son to the late Iverson Troy Smith and Vera Tomlin Smith.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00AM on Monday, September 21, 2026, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church Cemetery, 6907 Gus Eubanks Rd, Monroe, NC 28112.

Troy...

Sep 13, 2026

Theda Ann Muhlhauser, 73, of Waxhaw, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026.

Theda was born on October 18, 1952, in Queens, New York, to the late Samuel Unger and Evelyn Beerman Unger. She grew up in Jackson Heights, Queens, alongside her brothers Martin and Wayne. The three shared the experiences, adventures and memories that come with growing up...

Sep 13, 2026

Betty Rushing Goins, 78, of Monroe, NC went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 13, 2026. She was born in Union County, NC on May 12, 1948, daughter to the late JC Rushing, and Eunice Little Rushing. She is also preceded in death by her daughter, Tammy Cooper, as well as three sisters, Edith Harrington,...

Sep 12, 2026

Kathy Sue Popplewell Byrd, 72, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026. She was born in Grundy County, IL on June 25, 1954, daughter to the late Carson Lee Popplewell and Clotine Richardson Scheffle. She is also preceded in death by her infant daughter, Sabrina Jean, and sister, Brenda Popplewell.

A private memorial service to celebrate Kathy’s life will be held...

Sep 10, 2026

Beda Lou Efird Trenning-Helms, 92, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026. She was born on April 21, 1934, daughter to the late Oscar Lee Efird and Malinda Tarleton Efird. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Herbert Eugene Trenning, husband, Robert Claymon Helms, sister, Dorothy Rose Efird Moore, and brother, Jimmy Lee Efird.

Beda was a lifelong Christian...

Sep 8, 2026

Marian Sue Nell “Sue” “Suzie” Boyd, 83, of Dayton, OH passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. She was born in Union County, NC on January 13, 1943, daughter to the late Gus William Haigler and Bessie Mae Rushing Haigler. She is also preceded by her late husband Bruce Leonard Boyd, as well as her daughter Teresa Kay Bryant and...

Sep 8, 2026

Holly Owen LiVolsi, 52, of Monroe, NC passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. She was born in Mecklenburg County, NC on July 8, 1974. She is also preceded in death by her father, James Royster Owen. She is also preceded by her maternal grandparents Johnnie and Betty Ford Clements and paternal grandparents, Forrest Dallis Owen Sr., and Mary Jane...

Sep 7, 2026

Sabina Sandra Walters Medlin, 88, of Monroe, NC passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026 at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Union County, NC on September 7, 1938, daughter to the late W.B. Walters and Bessie Taylor Walters, she is also preceded by her loving husband, Braynon “Lee” Leander Medlin, as well as her six...