Obituaries

Aug 8, 2023

Stony Dwight Rushing, 51, of Wingate, NC, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Union County on October 5, 1971, the son of Rocky Rushing (Kathy) and Connie Furr (Doug).

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, August 14, 2023, with Rev. Mark...

Aug 8, 2023

Chloe Lane Deese went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Chloe was born on October 23, 2020, and is the precious daughter of Justin and Megan Deese and sister to Leighton and Rhett Deese. Chloe was welcomed into heaven with the biggest hugs from her Pawpaw Jimmy.

A funeral service to honor...

Aug 7, 2023

Mary Ann Ramberg Weekley, 68, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 7, 1954. She was born August 15, 2023, in Tacoma, WA daughter of the late Lester Vernon Ramberg & Helen Gedsell Ramberg.

The family is choosing to remember Mary in a celebration of love and life to be held on Saturday, September 23rd.

Aug 7, 2023

Donnie Helms Manus, 87, of Indian Trail, NC passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023. She was born in Kings Mountain, NC on January 19, 1936, daughter to the late William Franklin Helms and Velma Helms. She is also preceded in death by her husband of over 70 years Walter Hampton Manus, a son Steve Manus, daughter-in-law Wanda Manus,...

Aug 6, 2023

Franklin Heath Watts, 41, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023. He was born on January 14, 1982 in Charlotte. He is preceded in death by his step-brother Tucker R. Thames.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Gordon Funeral Chapel, 1904 Lancaster Ave. Monroe, NC 28112....

Aug 6, 2023

Linet Biggers Price, 66, husband of the late Lawanna Lowery Price went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 6, 2023 at Hospice of Union County in Monroe, NC. Linet was born in Union County, NC on March 17, 1957 to the late Lane Biggers Price and Billie Polk Price.

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Aug 4, 2023

Mrs. Helen Torrence Helms, 100, of Wingate, NC, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023. She was born in Mecklenburg County on November 19, 1922, the daughter of the late William May Torrence and Edith Millen Torrence. She was preceded in death by her husband James Ned Helms, brothers, Ralph Torrence, Audrey Torrence, and Pete Torrence, sisters, Dorothy Hice...

Aug 4, 2023

Darlene Maria Welch, 67, of Waxhaw, NC, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on April 1, 1956, daughter to the late Philip Acitelli and Pauline Patrick Actitelli. She was preceded in death by her husband, Scott Edward Welch.

Before retiring to North Carolina in 2017, Darlene spent her...

Aug 3, 2023

Michael Ray Smith, 59, passed away on August 3, 2023. He was born May 7, 1964, in Fulton County, GA son to the late Marvin Eugene Smith & Mary Crosby Lottes.

Michael is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Cathy M. Smith, two sons, Mat (Washburn) Smith and Kyle Smith, his wife Stacey,...

Aug 3, 2023

Audrey Lynn (Hall) Holton. Beloved wife to, Clarence S. Holton, (deceased). She was born June 15, 1954, in Rochester, New York.

Audrey's journey in life took her from N.Y. to North Carolina. She had the most beautiful soul with an outlook on life that everyone loved about her. She was never known to have a...

Aug 3, 2023

Frances Riggins Sell, 97, of Matthews, NC passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023. She was born in Union County on September 10, 1925, daughter to the late Ervin Baxter Riggins and Sally Alma Davis Riggins. She is preceded in death by her first husband World War II Veteran, John C. Moore and her second husband Garah Sell, two...

Aug 3, 2023

Lareth (Larry) Eugene Pope - Born Oct 5, 1943, in Dallas, OR to Chester and Maxine (Meyer) Pope. The first of five siblings. His mother and father married on January 9, 1943, and about 2 weeks later Chester joined the efforts in WWII as part of the Army Air Corp. Larry was born while Chester was in the war...

Aug 2, 2023

Clyde Jewel Norwood, 84, of Waxhaw, NC passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. He was born in Union County on May 25, 1939, son to the late Walter “W.T.” Norwood and Artie Brady Norwood. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years Ruth Faulk Norwood.

A memorial service will...

Aug 1, 2023

Timothy Scott Buchanan, Sr. (Tim), Christian, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, and gifted artisan was called home to Heaven on August 1, 2023, at the age of 78.

An “Anniversary Party, Celebration of Life & Memorial Service” will be held on Tim and Elaine’s 59th anniversary on Friday, September 1, 2023, at 6:00 PM...

Jul 30, 2023

Susan (Lib) Jack Burnett, 86, died July 30, 2023, at Atrium Health - Carolinas Medical Center. She was born on July 15, 1937, in Rutherford County, NC, the daughter of Hugh L. and Nell (McBrayer) Jack.

Susan graduated from Mill Spring Hill School (NC) in 1955, where she was an acclaimed basketball player, receiving many...

Jul 30, 2023

Edward Max Correll, age 87, passed away July 30, 2023, in Powell, Ohio. He was born in Monroe, North Carolina to John and Nell Correll. He married Jane Howie on June 22, 1958, in Monroe, North Carolina.

Max graduated from Walter Bickett High School in Monroe, NC. Upon graduation he enlisted in the United States...

Jul 29, 2023

Jane Copple Austin, 92, of Monroe, NC passed away on July 29, 2023. She was born in Union County on June 18, 1931, daughter to the late Henry E. Copple, Jr. and Neva Kendrick Copple. She was also preceded in death by her brother Henry E. Copple, III, and two sisters, Martha Barrett, and Julia Egleston.

Jul 24, 2023

Daniel Henry “Danny” Thom, 59, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023. He was born August 17, 1963 in Germantown, Wisconsin, son of the late Russell and Elizabeth Haling Thom.

Funeral services will be Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 3:00 PM in Benton Heights Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow in the Lucy Helms Cemetery. The family...

Jul 21, 2023

Donald T. Ross, 52, of Marshville, NC passed away on July 21, 2023. He was born in Union County on February 10, 1971, son to the late Donald Ray Ross and Delane Keeter Vestal. He was also preceded in death by his infant daughter Abbie Lucienda Ross and his stepfather Dwight Roger Vestal, sister Martha (Ann) Street.

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Jul 21, 2023

Brian Andrew Barker, 61, of Monroe, NC passed away Friday, July 21, 2023. He was born in Guyana on August 3, 1961, son to the late Carlton Bedlow and Margaret Barker. He is also preceded in death by his five brothers, Carton Bedlow, Oral Barker, Haslyn Barker, Prince Bedlow, and Leroy Bedlow.

A funeral service...