Obituaries

Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC

Charles David Smith

Charles David Smith

Nov 3, 2023

Charles David Smith, age 86, passed away on November 3, 2023, at home surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was born on April 30, 1937, in River View, Alabama. Charles was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Family always came first to him, and he led by example, treating people with kindness and respect. He enjoyed...

James Curtis "Curt" Greene

James Curtis "Curt" Greene

Nov 3, 2023

James “Curt” Curtis Greene, 88, of Waxhaw, NC passed away Friday, November 3, 2023. He was born in Union County, NC on January 11, 1935, the son of the late Thomas Greene and Dixie Thompson Robinson. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Charles Greene.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00...

Doris Phillips Ramsey

Doris Phillips Ramsey

Nov 1, 2023

Sara “Doris” Phillips Ramsey, 94, of Monroe, NC passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. She was born in Anson County, NC on April 4, 1929, the daughter of the late William Franklin Phillips and Mae Frances Coker Phillips. She was also preceded by her husband, Willard Ramsey, daughter, Anne Ashcraft, brothers, Algie Phillips and Dee Phillips, sister, Carri...

Stephen Alexander Wilkinson

Stephen Alexander Wilkinson

Nov 1, 2023

Stephen Alexander Wilkinson, 24, of Charlotte, NC passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. He was born in Tallahassee, FL on December 10, 1998.

Services will be held at a later date.

Stephen is survived by his parents Bruce Wilkinson and Jane Hingson Wilkinson, sister Stephanie Owens (Josh), stepsister Kelley Howes...

Craig Philip Hutcheson

Craig Philip Hutcheson

Oct 27, 2023

Craig Philip Hutcheson, 58, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 27, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born on November 25, 1964, in Akron, OH to Mr. Robert Philip Hutcheson and Mrs. Judy Ann Hutcheson. Craig is preceded in death by his brother-in-law Vince Saiz.

Craig lived most of his life in recent years...

Timothy "Timmy" Ray Strickland

Timothy "Timmy" Ray Strickland

Oct 27, 2023

Timothy “Timmy” Ray Strickland, 63, of Marshville, NC passed away Friday, October 27, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born in Scotland County, NC on March 29, 1960, son to the late Herbert Hoover Strickland and Juanita Dunn Fincher and stepfather John Fincher.

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

Dillon Kincaid Carpin

Dillon Kincaid Carpin

Oct 26, 2023

Dillon Kincaid Carpin, 27, of Monroe, NC passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023. He was born in Horry County, SC on October 23, 1996. He was preceded in death by his father Matthew Brian Carpin.

A memorial service will be held at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, in the chapel of Gordon...

Hannah Ann Williams

Hannah Ann Williams

Oct 25, 2023

With heavy yet thankful hearts, we announce the heavenly journey of our cherished daughter, Hannah Williams, who found her eternal home from the loving embrace of her parents, Jason and Rochelle, on October 25, 2023. In her brief time with us, Hannah’s impact was profound, leaving a legacy of love, joy, and unwavering faith.

Hannah,...

Daniel Eugene Cline

Daniel Eugene Cline

Oct 24, 2023

Daniel “Danny” Eugene Cline, 75, of Monroe, NC passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. He was born in Bryson City, NC on April 25, 1948, the son of the late Percival Cline and Wanda Webb Cline. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Jack Cline.

Danny and Rita owned and operated the...

Gus Billingsley

Gus Billingsley

Oct 19, 2023

Gus Billingsley, 94, of Monroe, NC passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023. He was born in Union County on January 9, 1929, the son of the late Lee Thomas Billingsley and Tinnie Pressley Billingsley. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 68 years, Deane Haigler Billingsley of Union County. He was also preceded in death...

Jackson Burdett Boomhower

Jackson Burdett Boomhower

Oct 18, 2023

Jackson B. Boomhower, 86, of Waxhaw, NC passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023. He was born in Franklin County, VT on January 11, 1937, the son of the late Gordon and Marguerite Boomhower. He is preceded in death by his siblings: Gordon (Sonny) Boomhower, Richard Boomhower, Rita St. Pierre, Pat Niles, Mable Greene, and Gloria Kane, and his son...

Dorothy  Louise Scott

Dorothy Louise Scott

Oct 18, 2023

Dorothy “Bitsy” McRorie Scott, 78, of Monroe, NC passed away Wednesday, October 18, 2023. She was born in Mecklenburg Co., NC on January 20, 1945, the daughter of the late Van Eugene McRorie and Beulah Beatrice Helms McRorie. She is preceded by her siblings: Avery McRorie, Mary Sanders, Doris Jean Little, Lloyd McRorie, Betty Lou Hancock, Freddie McRorie, and...

Myron Richard Cox

Myron Richard Cox

Oct 17, 2023

Myron Richard Cox, 70, of Waxhaw, NC passed away, on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. He was born in Tulsa, OK on August 10, 1953. He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Eggbert Cox, and mother, Elouise Halford Cox.

Myron is survived by his wife of 35 years, Rebecca Rollins Cox, son, Christopher Devin...

James  Randolph "J.R." Price

James Randolph "J.R." Price

Oct 17, 2023

James Randolph Price, 81, of Monroe, NC passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. He was born in Union County, NC, on May 3, 1942, the son of the late Fairley Randolph Price and Lucy Austin Price. He is also preceded in death by two brothers, Fairley Richard Price and Horace Mack Price, and one sister, Louie Cline Kesiah....

Tara Anne Pegram

Tara Anne Pegram

Oct 16, 2023

Tara “Booty” Anne Pegram, 27, of Pageland, SC passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023. She was born in Union County, NC on February 11, 1996, the daughter of the late Terry Pegram. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Paul Pegram.

A memorial service will be held at 5:00 PM on Tuesday,...

Wilma Parker

Wilma Parker

Oct 14, 2023

Wilma Ledbetter Parker, 86, of Monroe, NC passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023. She was born in Cleveland County on September 5, 1937, daughter of the late Thomas Ledbetter and Macy Ramsey Ledbetter, she is also preceded in death by her loving husband Vann Percy Parker, as well as her eleven siblings.

Funeral services...

Homer Franklin Gordon

Homer Franklin Gordon

Oct 14, 2023

Homer Franklin Gordon, 88, of Waxhaw, NC passed away on October 14, 2023. He was born in Union County, NC on October 24, 1934, the son of the late Carl Gordon and Gertrude King Gordon. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Martha Helms Gordon, and daughter-in-law, Tammy Gordon.

A private service will...

Donald Anthony Tumas

Donald Anthony Tumas

Oct 9, 2023

Donald Anthony Tumas, 82, of Marshville passed away Monday, October 9, 2023, after a brief illness.

Don was born on January 6, 1941, in Worcester, MA, the son of a second-generation Lithuanian stone cutter, Anthony Tumas, and his beautiful wife Mary (Blavakas) Tumas. After losing his Mom at the age of 7, Don was raised...

Edith  Aline Hause

Edith Aline Hause

Oct 7, 2023

Edith Collins Hause, 89, passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023. She was born December 11, 1933, in Rock Hill, SC, daughter to the late Ernest Orell and Violet Daisy Smith Collins. She is also preceded in death by her husband James Luke Hause, her son Stephen Hause, and her brother Kenneth Collins.

A memorial...

Phyllis Mcwhorter Laney

Phyllis Mcwhorter Laney

Oct 6, 2023

Phyllis McWhorter Laney, 80, of Monroe, NC passed away Friday, October 6, 2023. She was born in Cabarrus County, NC on February 20, 1943, the daughter of the late James Ely McWhorter and Maude Neal McWhorter. She is also preceded in death by her brothers: James McWhorter and wife Linda, Robert McWhorter and wife Betty, Donald McWhorter, Marshall McWhorter,...

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