Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC
Donald Roger Williams
May 28, 2023
Donald “Roger” Williams, 70, of Monroe NC, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, May 28, 2023. He was born on March 1, 1953, in Monroe NC to the late Ellis and Ellie Williams. Roger is preceded in death by his sister Linda Booth, brothers-in-law, Bobby Booth and Arnold Mills, father-in-law Billy Cox, best friend Walt Adcock, and his...
Henry Donald Crump
May 28, 2023
Donald Crump, 75 of Monroe, NC passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023. He was born in Union County on January 1, 1948, son to the late Benjamin James “Jim” Crump and Minnie Flynn Crump. He is also preceded in death by his seven brothers, J.T. Crump; Leroy Crump; Billy Crump; Bob Crump; Marvin Crump; Ralph Crump; and Woody...
Waldemar "Wally" Nichalous Nickels
May 27, 2023
Waldemar “Wally” Nikolaus Nickels, 87, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2023. He was born in Hamburg, Germany on February 4, 1936, son of the late Marius Nickels and Anneliese Brosig Nickels.
He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Brigitte “Kitty” Nickels; sons, Karl Nickels, wife, Carrey and Eric Nickels; and grandchildren, Alexander Nickels...
Jill Funderburk Smart
May 26, 2023
Jill Funderburk Smart passed away in her sleep on Friday evening, May 26, 2023, at the age of 49 years old. She was born on August 27, 1973, in Rocky Mount, NC to Dr. Henry Moser Funderburk and Barbara Baucom Funderburk (Gamble).
Jill was an honor graduate of Parkwood High School in Monroe. She graduated...
Betty Anne Booth Lee
May 26, 2023
Betty Anne Booth Lee, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at her home Friday, May 26, 2023. She was born December 21, 1942, in Cordele, GA, daughter of the late Andrew Jefferson Booth and Bethyl “Betty” Way Booth. She was also preceded in death by her husband James Henry Lee, and two brothers: Thomas “Tommy” Booth...
John Neal Yarbrough
May 23, 2023
John Neal Yarbrough passed away Tuesday, May 23rd, 2023 with his sister Linda Yarbrough Rousseau by his side at her home in Lancaster, SC.
John was the son of the late John Ransom Yarbrough and Claudia McGuirt Yarbrough of Waxhaw NC, who loved their two children more than life itself.
John had a...
Louellen Younts
May 20, 2023
Mrs. Lou Ellen Secrest Younts of Monroe North Carolina, passed away peacefully Saturday May 20th, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was 77 years of age. Lou Ellen was born September 30th, 1945 in Monroe, NC. She was the daughter of the late Billy Neal Secrest and Mary Hazel Price Secrest. She was preceded in death by her...
Jean Craig Dellinger
May 18, 2023
Jean Craig Dellinger died peacefully on May 18th, 2023, at Brookdale-Weddington Park in Matthews, NC. She was predeceased by her husband, Marshall "Moe" Dellinger, sister Clarinda Craig, and brother John W. Craig, III.
A memorial service will be held Monday, June 5th, at 4:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Monroe, 302 E Windsor St,...
Lynn Howey Robinson
May 16, 2023
Annara “Lynn” Howey Robinson, 80, of Waxhaw, NC passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. She was born in Mecklenburg County on November 2, 1942, daughter to the late Wade Hampton Howey and Willene Biggers Howey. She is also preceded in death by her brother Wade Hampton Howey Jr.
A memorial service will be held...
Russell "Rusty" Wing
May 15, 2023
Lowell Russell “Rusty” Wing, 70, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and son of Indian Trail, NC passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones on May 15, 2023, at Atrium Union West Hospital in Stallings.
A funeral service will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at First Baptist Church of Indian...
Sherry Adams Garrison
May 10, 2023
Sherry Lynn Adams Garrison, 76, of Monroe, NC passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. She was born in Memphis, TN on May 13, 1946, daughter to the late Luther Wiley Adams and Norma Faye VanKeuren Adams. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 49 years Kenneth Lane Garrison.
A private service...
Warren Earl Dover
May 9, 2023
Warren Earl Dover, 75, of Monroe NC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. He was born in Charlotte NC on November 1, 1947 to the late Warren Dover and Norma Jane Crowe Dover.
Warren was a devoted and compassionate brother, father, grandfather and friend. Warren served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam and...
Kenneth "Kent" Kiker
May 7, 2023
Kenneth “Kent” Eugene Kiker, 78, of Monroe, NC passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023. He was born in Union County on July 12, 1944, son to the late Theron and Velma Mullis Kiker. He was also preceded in death by his first wife Phyllis Rushing Kiker, as well as his brother Brent Kiker and sister Lucy Caudle.
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Nancy Koepfer Engel
May 5, 2023
Nancy Koepfer Engel, 86, of Monroe, NC passed away Friday, May 5, 2023. She was born in Swanton, Ohio on May 17, 1936, daughter of Isidore Koepfer and Nettie Kennedy Koepfer.
She is preceded in death by her husband Robert W. Engel, and her siblings Joyce Ann Koepfer and James Isidore Koepfer. Nancy is survived...
Jared Colin Watson
May 4, 2023
Jared Colin Watson, 31, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2023. He was born February 23, 1992, in Mecklenburg County.
Jared is survived by his loving mother, Susan Watson, daughter Shelly Boylston and uncle, Lee Charlton (Patricia) of Santa Rosa, CA.
Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com
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Naomi "Peggy" Plyler Helms
May 4, 2023
Naomi “Peggy” Plyler Helms, 90, of Monroe, NC passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023. She was born in Union County on August 2, 1932, daughter to the late Harrison Plyler and Blonnie Hinson Plyler. She is also preceded in death by her husband Willie Helms, as well as her sisters, Edith McManus; Wilhelmenia Bigham; Ruby Robinson; and Edna...
Ronnie Wilson Starnes
May 3, 2023
Ronnie Wilson Starnes, 70, of Oakboro, NC passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Union County on September 11, 1952, son to the late Paul Homer Starnes and Sarah Barbee Starnes. He is also preceded in death by his daughter, Trisha Brane, three brothers, Homer Ray...
Ware Hipps Penegar Jr.
May 3, 2023
Ware Hipps Penegar Jr., 89, of Mineral Springs, NC passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023. He was born in Union County on July 12, 1933, son to the late Ware Hipps Penegar Sr., and Velma Howie Penegar. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years Carolle Jean Penegar, great grandson Everett Penegar, a brother...
Furman Sorrell Harward
May 1, 2023
Furman S. Harward, 76, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023. He was born April 23, 1947, son of the late William Alexander Harward and Ina Jones Harward. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Oscar Harward and sisters, Virginia Beaver and Ruth Harward.
A memorial service with military honors will be held at...
Ludy Hayes Heater
Apr 29, 2023
Ludy Hayes Heater, 90, of Monroe, NC passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023. She was born in Union County on November 18, 1932, daughter to the late George William Hayes and Mildred Belk Hayes. She is also preceded in death by her husband Jack Wayne Heater and her two sons John Michael Sistare and Larry Sistare.
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