Obituaries

Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC

Sallie B. Smith

Sallie B. Smith

May 6, 2024

Sallie Biggs Smith, 73, of Lilburn, GA passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024, after a ten-year journey with Alzheimer's. She was born in Huntington, WV, on November 18, 1950, daughter of the late George Nicholas Biggs II and the late Wilma Huntley Biggs. She is also preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Mary Ella Biggs.

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Phillip Harold Miller

Phillip Harold Miller

May 5, 2024

Phillip “Phil” Harold Miller, 51, of Indian Trail, NC passed away due to complications of ALS on Sunday, May 5, 2024. He was born in Mecklenburg County, NC on August 18, 1972. He is preceded in death by his father, Thomas Miller, and brother Robert Miller.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM...

Charles Robert "Little Robert" Helms

Charles Robert "Little Robert" Helms

May 4, 2024

Charles Robert "Little Robert" Helms 85 of Monroe North Carolina passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born February 11, 1939, to the late Mack Whiteford and Fannie Broome Helms. Robert was preceded in death by his siblings Lucille Griffin, Paul Neal Helms, and Hazel Hilton. He is also preceded in death...

Charles "Tony" Baker Sr.

Charles "Tony" Baker Sr.

May 2, 2024

Charles “Tony” Baker Sr., 73, of Marshville, NC passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024. He was born in Union County, NC on July 29, 1950, the son of the late Charles French Baker and Margaret Jenkins Baker. He is preceded in death by two daughters, Michelle Polk and Janice Baker and one grandson, Matt Baker.

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Russell Wilburn Pope

Russell Wilburn Pope

Apr 28, 2024

Russell Wilburn Pope, 89 of Mint Hill, NC passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024. He was born in Catawba County, NC on May 29, 1934. He is preceded in death by his daughter, Ronda Richardson.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 4, 2024, in the chapel of Gordon...

Jane Andrews Beamer

Jane Andrews Beamer

Apr 25, 2024

Jane Andrews Beamer, 88 of Monroe, NC, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024. She was born in Guilford County, NC on September 2, 1935 daughter to the late John Richard Andrews and Mary Hamrick Andrews. She was also preceded in death by her husband Lane Felton Beamer, and sister Kay Frances Shook.

A Memorial...

Thomas Allen Chesebro

Thomas Allen Chesebro

Apr 25, 2024

Thomas “Tom” Allen Chesebro, 72, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024. He was born in Plainwell, MI on July 15, 1951 to the late John Chesebro and Ernestine Koehler Chesebro. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Terry Chesebro and his sister-in-law, Barb Chesebro.

A service to celebrate Tom’s life will be...

Richard "Rick" Scott Goodwin

Richard "Rick" Scott Goodwin

Apr 24, 2024

Richard “Rick” Scott Goodwin, 70, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. He was born in Union County, NC, on February 8, 1954 son to the late Russell Laney Goodwin and Elaine Hemby Goodwin. He is also preceded in death by his wife Marsha Lynn Goodwin.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM...

Ronald 'Ronnie" James  Wallace

Ronald 'Ronnie" James Wallace

Apr 23, 2024

Ronald “Ronnie” James Wallace, 76, of Waxhaw, NC passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. He was born in Union County, NC on December 11, 1947 son to the late Chalmers Ray Wallace and Myrtle Knight Wallace. He is also preceded in death by his wife Linda Susie McWhorter Wallace, son Anthony Clay Wallace, brother Bobby Ray Wallace, and...

William "Bill" Hoyte Nash

William "Bill" Hoyte Nash

Apr 22, 2024

William "Bill" Hoyte Nash, 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 22, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and family. He was born October 11, 1934, and raised in Union County. He was the only child of G. Banks “Doc” and Ruby Lee Nash.

A funeral service will be held at Gordon Funeral Service and...

John Raymond Cangemi

John Raymond Cangemi

Apr 22, 2024

Built in 1951 as the second option available, this model went through several variations in its life. It was originally headquartered in New York until 1972 when a new headquarters and assembly plant was established in Florida. The first merger occurred in the 70’s where it saw the first reproduction in 1976, followed by that merger’s last joint model...

Linda Joy Kerton

Linda Joy Kerton

Apr 20, 2024

Linda Joy Kerton, 22, of Monroe NC passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Linda was born on April 11, 2002, in Toms River, NJ, the daughter of Scott E Kerton & Angela J Caputo Kerton.

Linda is survived by her parents, her only brother; Scott E Kerton II, her maternal grandparents; Joseph & Linda...

Shannon Lynnay Simmons

Shannon Lynnay Simmons

Apr 18, 2024

Shannon Parham Simmons, 56, of Monroe, NC crossed over on Thursday, April 18, 2024. She was born in Nyack, New York, on June 15, 1967 daughter to the late Linwood Parham and Billie Grimsley Parham. She is also preceded by her brother Eunace Raymond Blakeney.

A private service will be held at a later date....

John Howard Carnes

John Howard Carnes

Apr 17, 2024

John Howard Carnes, 58, of Wingate, NC went trucking into Heaven on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. He was born in Union County on October 14, 1965, the son of Beverly Clontz Carnes and the late Jerry Carnes.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11: 00 AM on Monday, April 22, 2024 at...

Barbara  Polk Price

Barbara Polk Price

Apr 15, 2024

Barbara Polk Price, 91, of Monroe, NC passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024. She was born in Union County, NC on November 1, 1932, daughter to the late Hal H. Polk and Florence Price Polk. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband Jim Price, as well as her brother, Hal H. “Buddy” Polk Jr.

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Sue  Wilkerson Aycock

Sue Wilkerson Aycock

Apr 14, 2024

Sue Anne Wilkerson Aycock, 83, of Matthews, NC peacefully passed away on April 14, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born in Little Rock, AR on December 20, 1940, daughter to the late Royal Eugene “Buster” Wilkerson and Lucille Akers Wilkerson.

A private family graveside service was held.

Sue is...

Dennis Andrew  Rorie

Dennis Andrew Rorie

Apr 14, 2024

Dennis Andrew Rorie, age 71, of York SC, proud father of three children, eight grandchildren, and numerous dogs, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 14, 2024. He was at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte NC as a result of a traumatic brain injury sustained in a car accident.

Dennis...

Donna Helms Bartlett

Donna Helms Bartlett

Apr 13, 2024

Donna Jean Helms Bartlett, 68, of Monroe, NC passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024. She was born in Union County, NC on March 1, 1956, daughter to the late Junior Helms and Ruth Beaver Helms. She is also preceded by her husband Ray Bartlett and brother Edward Helms.

A memorial service will be held...

Ronnie Joe Yates

Ronnie Joe Yates

Apr 12, 2024

Ronnie Joe Yates Sr., 67, of Monroe, NC passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024. He was born in Cleveland Ohio, on September 29, 1956, son to Joseph Dawson “J.D” Yates and Edith Rose Yates.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Ronnie is survived by his...

Annette Pacheco Rushing

Annette Pacheco Rushing

Apr 9, 2024

Annette Pacheco Rushing, 66, Indian Trail, NC passed away on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. She was born in New Mexico on February 22, 1958. She is preceded in death by her father Joe Pacheco. She is also preceded in death by her three brothers, Benny Pacheco; Leonard Pacheco; and Louie Castillo.

A funeral service will...

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