Obituaries

Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC

Michael Joseph Dalley

Michael Joseph Dalley

Nov 25, 2024

Michael Joseph Dalley, 45, passed away Monday, November 25, 2024. He was born May 7, 1979, son of David Alan and Barbara Pueschel Dalley. He is preceded in death by his brother, Mark Dalley.

Michael was an avid sports lover; he especially loved the Carolina Panthers and the Charlotte Hornets. He was a devoted father....

John "Charlie" Helms

John "Charlie" Helms

Nov 23, 2024

John Charles Helms “Charlie” 68 of Monroe NC took his final nap Saturday, November 23, 2024, while doing what he loved, hunting. He was born in Mecklenburg County, NC on September 22, 1956, son to the late Grover and Doris Helms. He is also preceded in death by his brothers Jimmy and David Helms.

A...

James  Robert  "Bobby" Parker

James Robert "Bobby" Parker

Nov 22, 2024

James Robert “Bobby” Parker, 83, of Monroe, NC passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024. He was born in Union County, NC on March 20, 1941 son to the late Amos Parker and Arlene Mills Parker. He is preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Patricia Love Parker, as well as his sister Elease Parker Benton, and great-granddaughter, Wilder...

Lester Herman Howie

Lester Herman Howie

Nov 21, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Lester Herman Howie, affectionately known as Uncle Lester, on November 21, 2024, in Waxhaw, North Carolina. Born on August 14, 1940, in Charlotte, North Carolina, Lester was a devoted family man, community servant, and lifelong member of Waxhaw United Methodist Church.

Lester graduated from...

Judy Burgess Keziah

Judy Burgess Keziah

Nov 21, 2024

Judy Burgess Keziah, 78, of Monroe, NC passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024. She was born in Union County, NC on December 22, 1945 daughter to the late William Franklin Burgess and Christine McManus Burgess. She is also preceded in death by her daughter, Susan Renee Keziah; two brothers, Clinton Burgess, and Chucky Burgess; as well as her...

Dianne Godfrey

Dianne Godfrey

Nov 20, 2024

Dianne Bethune Godfrey, 78, of Waxhaw, NC passed away on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. She was born in Guilford County, NC, on June 22, 1946, daughter to the late Graham Bethune and Thresa Ellison.

An absolutely amazing woman she was. Her relationship with the Lord was her passion. Dianne took immense pride in her family...

Joel Michael "Mike" Walters

Joel Michael "Mike" Walters

Nov 19, 2024

Joel Michael “Mike” Walters, 74, of Statesville, NC passed away on November 19, 2024. He was born in St. Augustine, FL on April 12, 1950, son of the late Bradie Joel Walters and Margie Griffin Walters. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Eric Danny Walters.

A service to celebrate his life will...

Courtney Dawn Chapman

Courtney Dawn Chapman

Nov 19, 2024

Courtney Dawn Chapman, 30, of Mt. Gilead, NC passed away on November 19, 2024. She was born in Mecklenburg County, NC, on August 5, 1994, daughter to Lori Gordon Chapman and the late Shannon Chapman. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Felicia Chapman and grandparents, Bobby and Linda Gordon.

A private memorial...

Laurie Badgley Mccormick

Laurie Badgley Mccormick

Nov 10, 2024

Laurie Badgley McCormick, 64, of Charlotte, NC passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Union County, NJ., on August 5, 1960 daughter to the late John D. Badgley and Marion Bower Chase. She was also preceded in death by her brother-in-law Gordon Jones.

A Memorial Service...

Ruby Medlin Wyles

Ruby Medlin Wyles

Nov 10, 2024

Ruby Medlin Wyles, 86, of Indian Trail, NC passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024. She was born in Union County, NC, on March 16, 1938 daughter to the late George Washington Medlin and Daisy Price Medlin, she is also preceded in death by one grandchild.

A Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 PM...

Buford 'Bill" Carl Rowell

Buford 'Bill" Carl Rowell

Nov 8, 2024

Buford “Bill” Carl Rowell, 91, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2024. He was born in Union County on May 18, 1933, son to the late Carl Rowell and Metlo Williams Rowell. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Donald Harrison “Blossome” Rowell; sisters Sylvia Rowell Nance (J.T.), and Elgeva Rowell Gaddy (Ronald); brother-in-law Rev. Jesse Rushing...

Ronnie Lavon Rushing

Ronnie Lavon Rushing

Nov 5, 2024

Ronnie Lavon Rushing, age 77, of Monroe, NC, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. He was born on April 26, 1947, son to the late William Fanander Rushing and Lucille Chaney Rushing.

A service to celebrate his life will be held on Monday, November 11, 2024 at 2 PM at Gordon Funeral Chapel, with...

Coleman David Hadley

Coleman David Hadley

Nov 4, 2024

Coleman (Cole) David Hadley, 29, of Monroe passed away peacefully on Monday, November 4th. He was born to Jeff and Karmen Hadley from Monroe on April 27th 1995.

Cole loved his family, friends and dog Buddy more than anything in life. His happiest times were with family, chatting with friends, and relaxing with Buddy every...

Walter  Phillip Griffin

Walter Phillip Griffin

Nov 4, 2024

Walter Phillip (Phil) Griffin, 90, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024. He was born on January 9, 1934, son to the late James Griffin and Lydia Odell Kiker Griffin. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Nelson Griffin, and his sisters, Louise Wright and Polly Marsh.

A memorial service will be held...

David Lee Dixon

David Lee Dixon

Nov 2, 2024

David Lee Dixon, 76, of Monroe, NC passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024. He was born in Union County, NC on March 24, 1948, son to the late Raymond Dixon and Nancy Winchester Dixon. He was also preceded by his sister Margaret Jean Dixon.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on...

Joan V. Griffin

Joan V. Griffin

Nov 1, 2024

Joan V. Griffin, age 91, passed away on November 1, 2024, in Matthews, North Carolina. Born on October 16, 1933, Joan lived a life marked by her deep faith, spirited personality, and dedication to her family, friends, and neighbors.

A service to celebrate Joan's life will be held at Hickory Grove Baptist Church, 7200 East...

Filomena Millen

Filomena Millen

Oct 31, 2024

Filomena Marie (Nicoletti) Millen, age 82 of Monroe, passed away October 31, 2024. Born on March 16, 1942 in Cranston, R.I., she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Antonetta Gliottone Nicoletti.

The family will receive friends Thursday November 7th from 4 to 7 PM at Gordon Funeral Service, 1904 Lancaster Ave. Monroe, NC...

Olivia Broome Boatwright

Olivia Broome Boatwright

Oct 31, 2024

Olivia Broome Boatwright, age 74, of Monroe, NC passed away on October 31, 2024. She was born in Union County, NC on December 28, 1949, daughter to Ajean Mosley Broome and the late Howard Ware Broome Jr.

A service to celebrate her life will be held at Bethlehem United Methodist Church, on Monday, November 4,...

Joshua "Josh" David Chapman

Joshua "Josh" David Chapman

Oct 27, 2024

Joshua “Josh” David Chapman, 36, of Union County, NC passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024. He was born in Mecklenburg County, NC on December 3, 1987. He is preceded  in death by his maternal grandparents, Tom “Tex” Bates and Doris Reed Bates, as well as his cousin, Chandler Williams.

A funeral service will be...

Terry Maurice Medlin

Terry Maurice Medlin

Oct 24, 2024

Terry Maurice Medlin, 70, of Monroe, NC entered the presence of his Savior on Thursday, October 24, 2024. He was born on July 5, 1954, in Union County, NC the cherished son of the late Maurice and Sarah Elms Medlin.

He shared 48 wonderful years of marriage with his high school sweetheart, Kim Tarlton Medlin....

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