Obituaries

Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC

Susan  Helms Peninger

Susan Helms Peninger

Jan 24, 2024

Susan Helms Peninger, 74, formerly of Waxhaw, NC passed away on January 24, 2024. She was born in Union County, NC on January 6, 1950, the daughter of the late Ben Wilson Helms and Myrtle Ann Foster Helms. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Monroe Peninger, and one son, George Kevin Peninger.

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Myrtle Evelyn Wallace

Myrtle Evelyn Wallace

Jan 23, 2024

Evelyn Aycock Wallace, 87, of Monroe, NC entered into rest on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. She was born in Anson County, NC on August 17, 1936, daughter of the late Lee Berkley Aycock and Johnsie Benton Aycock. She was preceded in death by her husband, Troy Wilson Wallace; daughter-in-law, Sandra Wallace; brothers, Frankie Aycock and Buck Griffin and sisters,...

Sarah Aycoth Carter

Sarah Aycoth Carter

Jan 21, 2024

Sarah Aycoth Carter, 91, of Monroe, NC passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024. She was born in Union County, NC on April 18, 1932, the daughter of the late William Aaron Aycoth and Minnie Bell Greene Aycoth.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM, Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at New Hope Methodist...

Ralph Mitchell Hinson

Ralph Mitchell Hinson

Jan 21, 2024

Ralph Mitchell (Mickey) Hinson, 78, of Monroe, NC passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024. He was born in Union County, NC on April 4, 1945, the son of the late Kirk Alexander Hinson and Sally Boyd Helms Hinson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Rodden Hinson, one brother, Thomas (Tommy) Curtis Hinson, one sister, Martha...

James Roebuck Ludlow

James Roebuck Ludlow

Jan 20, 2024

James (Jim) Roebuck Ludlow was born August 8, 1953, in Danville, IL, and passed away at home on January 20, 2024, surrounded by family and friends. He married the love of his life, Barbara Lois Hoagland Ludlow, on July 28, 1973. He is preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Robbye Ludlow, his sister Judy Clemons, and two...

Suzie Matthews  Hinson

Suzie Matthews Hinson

Jan 17, 2024

Margaret (Suzie) Matthews Hinson, 86, of Waxhaw, NC passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024. She was born in Union County, NC on January 13, 1938, the daughter of the late Flo Stegall Matthews. She was also preceded in death by her son, Rob Hinson, her brother, William Henry Matthews, Jr., and her sister, Betty Jean Tomlinson.

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William Stephen Roberts, Jr.

William Stephen Roberts, Jr.

Jan 15, 2024

William (Bill) Stephen Roberts, Jr. 64 of Mooresville, NC formerly of Monroe, passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024. He was born on June 19, 1959, the son of the late William Stephen Roberts, Sr., and Catherine Wilson Mastaglio. He was a longtime resident of Kings Park, NY.

Bill owned and operated Kings Deli in...

Loretta Gail Hatley

Loretta Gail Hatley

Jan 15, 2024

Loretta Burnette Hatley, 64, of Waxhaw, NC passed away on Monday, January 15, 2024. She was born in Stanly County, NC on September 7, 1959, to the late Joe Burnette and JoAnne Hilton Burnette. She was preceded in death by her brother-in-law Randy Kimery.

Loretta was a wonderful wife, mother, and Jammaw who loved her...

Ryan Neil Blythe

Ryan Neil Blythe

Jan 14, 2024

Ryan Neil Blythe, 40, of Monroe, NC passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024. He was born in Mecklenburg County on April 14, 1983. He is preceded in death by his infant brother Robert Brandon Blythe.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00PM on Monday, January 22, 2024, at Bethlehem United Methodist Church, 5300...

William Frederick Durland, Sr.

William Frederick Durland, Sr.

Jan 14, 2024

MONROE - William Frederick “Bill” Durland, Sr., 87, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024.

Bill was born in Franklin, NJ on June 27, 1936 to George Reeve Durland and Frances Cornelia Sanford Durland. His family lived on Lake Mohawk where he learned to appreciate nature at a young age. He enjoyed fishing, hiking, ice...

Carol Rudyard Baker

Carol Rudyard Baker

Jan 11, 2024

Carol Rudyard Baker, 92, of Concord, NC passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024. He was born in Marion County, SC on June 7, 1931, the son of the late Osborne Earl Baker, Sr., and Betty Harris Baker. He is also preceded in death by his brothers; Osborn Earl Baker, Jr. and Billy Baker, and sisters; Evelyn Renfrow and...

Juanita Chandler Scott

Juanita Chandler Scott

Jan 10, 2024

Juanita Chandler Scott, 86, of Monroe, NC passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. She was currently residing with her daughter and caregiver Kimberly of Matthews, NC. She was born August 29, 1937, in Lumberton, NC, the daughter of the late James and Dora Chandler. She was preceded in death by her husband, Olin Dudley Scott, Sr., and...

Thomas Jerry Taylor

Thomas Jerry Taylor

Jan 9, 2024

Thomas Jerry Taylor, 74, of Monroe, NC slipped away peacefully to be with his Savior on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. He was born in Anson County, NC on December 16, 1949, son to the late David Taylor and Louise Broadaway Taylor.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, January 14, 2024,...

Travis James Haigler

Travis James Haigler

Jan 4, 2024

Travis James Haigler, 33, of Monroe, NC passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024. He was born in Union County, NC on June 20, 1990, to Bobby Lynn Haigler and the late Barbara Gregory Haigler. He is also preceded in death by his paternal grandparents; Bobby Charles Haigler and Thelma Mosley Haigler, and maternal grandmother, Barbara Black Gregory, and...

Martha  Gilbertine (Griffin) Helms

Martha Gilbertine (Griffin) Helms

Jan 4, 2024

Martha Gilbertine Griffin Helms, 83, of Monroe, NC passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024. She was born in Union County on December 2, 1941, daughter to the late Hoyle Thomas Griffin and Tommie Pressley Griffin. She is also preceded in death by her first husband Jerry Helms and late husband Ronnie Hilton, daughter Nancy Gainey, and sister Ruth...

Ronald Wayne Williams

Ronald Wayne Williams

Jan 3, 2024

Ronald Wayne Williams, 79, of Monroe, NC passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. He was born in Union County, NC on July 17, 1944, and was the son of the late Troy Webster Williams and Mary Alma Kiser Williams. He is also preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Williams Purser, and a brother, Richard Williams.

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Max Salathen Parker

Max Salathen Parker

Jan 3, 2024

Max Salathen Parker, 68, of Monroe, NC passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family and friends on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. He was born in Union County, NC on October 17, 1955, son of the late Solon Basil Parker and Ruby Vashti Rape Parker. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Douglas Solon Parker.

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Judy Doster Aycoth

Judy Doster Aycoth

Jan 2, 2024

Judy Doster Aycoth, 78, of Monroe, NC passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, surrounded by her children at Hospice House. She suffered a long illness, suffering from dementia. She was born in Chesterfield, SC on September 6, 1945, to the late Hurley Frank Doster and Beadie Jane Helms Doster. She is also preceded in death by her husband,...

Brian Keith Clouse

Brian Keith Clouse

Jan 2, 2024

Brian Keith Clouse, 60, of Monroe, NC passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. He was born in Detroit, MI, on February 19, 1963, son to Carol Woitas Clouse and the late James Joseph Clouse. He is also preceded in death by his son, Ben Clouse and brother, Mark Clouse.

A funeral service will be...

Billy Wayne Hatley

Billy Wayne Hatley

Dec 31, 2023

Billy Wayne Hatley, 74, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023. He was born February 22, 1949 in Mecklenburg County, NC, son of the late Mack Earl and Margaret Dorton Hatley. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Johnny Hatley.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 12, 2024 at 2:00 PM...

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