Obituaries

Dec 13, 2023

Francis Bryan King, 87, of Monroe, NC passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. He was born in Onslow County, NC on September 21, 1936, and was the son of the late Francis Duffy King and Millie Bishop King, he is also preceded in death by his brothers; Allen King, Dalton King, and sister, Thelma King.

Dec 12, 2023

Kimberly Kersey Thomas, 61, of Wingate, entered her eternal rest on December 12, 2023, at the Hospice House of Union County surrounded by loved ones.

She was born on May 16, 1962, to William “Bill” Emory Kersey and Ruth Bourne Kersey in Conway, SC.

A service to celebrate her life will...

Dec 10, 2023

Linda Gail Sutherland, 73, of Monroe, NC passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023. She was born in Anderson County, SC on June 6, 1950, and was the daughter of the late Robert Curtis Sutherland and Thelma Sue Shepard Sutherland.

Linda is survived by her sons; Robert L. Cassels, Douglas E. Cassels, and Daniel M....

Dec 10, 2023

Joe Neal Purser, 71, passed away Sunday, December 10, 2023. He was born June 18, 1952, son of the late Hiram and Zela Hinson Purser. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his sister, Helen Philemon; brother, Hiram Purser; niece, Karen Philemon and nephew, Scott Purser.

A graveside service will be held Friday,...

Dec 10, 2023

Dennison Arthur (D.A.) Davis, 79, of Monroe, NC, passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023. He was born in Union County, NC on November 19, 1944. He was the son of the late Winston Arthur Davis and Clara Hamilton Davis. He is also preceded in death by his son Paul Davis.

D.A. is survived by...

Dec 10, 2023

Dwight David Jordan, 79, of Wingate, NC passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2023. He was born in Mecklenburg Co., NC on December 31, 1943, and was the son of the late Harry Cochran Jordan and Dorinda Alexandra Walters Jordan. He was also preceded by his son, Stephen Craig Jordan, and daughter-in-law, Whitney Jordan, and brothers; Benny Jordan, Donnie...

Dec 8, 2023

After many difficult years living with Lewy body dementia, Peter Axford Bernard passed away on December 8, 2023.

P.A.B., as he was lovingly called, was born on November 7, 1934, in Elizabeth, NJ. He grew up in Maplewood, NJ, with his brother Tom and sister Nancy and graduated from Columbia High School, class of 1952....

Dec 3, 2023

Hope Marie Hutto, 56, of Pfafftown, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023, at her home. Ms. Hutto was born November 26, 1967, in Mecklenburg County, NC, and was the daughter of the late Richard Carlisle Hutto and Carolyn Ann Manus Hutto.

A memorial service will be held at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, December 19, 2023,...

Dec 3, 2023

R.B. Witmore, 74, of Monroe, NC passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023. He was born in Union County, NC on January 2, 1949, and was the son of the late Robert Bruce Witmore and Edna Helms Price. He was preceded in death by his brother, Keith Witmore.

A funeral service will be held at...

Dec 2, 2023

Meagan (Meg) Elizabeth Broome, 30, walked into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, December 2, 2023. She was born March 4, 1993, in Mecklenburg County, NC, the daughter of Marty Daniel Broome and Susan Restivo Broome.

She was very creative and loved working with her hands. She worked at Wood Designs in Monroe where she...

Nov 29, 2023

Kathy Smith Veasey, 63 went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. She was born on January 6, 1960, in Pampa, TX. She is preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Veasey.

Kathy was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother. Kathy loved the Lord, and her faith was a testament...

Nov 28, 2023

Larry Ray Schlappich, 88, of Monroe, NC passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. He was born in Reading PA, on October 4, 1935, son to the late Charles Schlappich and Fern Bricker Schlappich. He is also preceded by three brothers, four sisters and one grandchild Kyle Schlappich.

A funeral service will be held at...

Nov 27, 2023

David Lee Poplin, 53, of Monroe, NC passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023. He was born in Cabarrus County, NC on October 24, 1970. He is preceded in death by his mother, Rebecca Collins.

David was a very devoted father and husband. He enjoyed drag racing motorcycles, painting cars, anything technological, and spending time...

Nov 26, 2023

Betty Jean Tarlton Moore, 86, of Monroe, NC passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023. She was born in Union County, NC on December 15, 1936, and was the daughter of the late Glenn Tarlton and Betty Flynn Tarlton. She is preceded in death by her sons, Greg Moore and Marty Moore.

The funeral service...

Nov 26, 2023

Robert Troy Gamble, 90, of Monroe, NC passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023. He was born in Union County on September 2, 1933, son to the late Robert Cecil Gamble and Lula Faye McManus Gamble. He is also preceded by his son Edward Eddie Gamble, and brother Raeford Gamble.

A funeral service will be...

Nov 25, 2023

Thomas Jerome Morgan, 97, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023. He was born in Anson County on June 25, 1926, the middle of eleven children of the late Andrew Jackson Morgan and Etta Williams Morgan. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Betty Lathan Morgan; four brothers, Charles Morgan, Sam Morgan, Jack Morgan, Pickett...

Nov 22, 2023

Marcus “Marc” Lucas Barlow, 88, of Waxhaw, NC passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. He was born in the United Kingdom on April 11, 1935, the son of the late, George Ferdinand Rees and Dorothye Mabel Jackson Barlow.

A private service will be held at a later date.

Marc is...

Nov 20, 2023

Juanita “Edith” Rich McMillan, 93, of Monroe, NC passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023. She was born in Smyth County, VA on February 16, 1930, and was the daughter of the late William Benton Rich and Arfie Elizabeth Sheets Rich. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Marco McMillan; son, William “Bill” Andrew McMillan; three brothers;...

Nov 20, 2023

Archie Rowe McDaniel II, 67, of Stallings NC, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023. He was born in Long Beach, CA on July 6, 1956, son to the late Joseph Lucius McDaniel and Roselie Nitz McDaniel.

He attended Balboa High School in the Panama Canal Zone and graduated from North Carolina State University. After...

Nov 17, 2023

Linda Adel Dunkinson Ambrosia, 78 of Monroe, NC passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023. She was born in Ware County, GA on November 20, 1944, daughter to the late Myron Dunkinson and Mary Earles Dunkinson.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Linda is survived by her...