Obituaries

Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC

Geraldine Morris

Geraldine Morris

Jan 25, 2023

Mrs. Geraldine Helms Morris, 88, of Monroe, NC passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023. She was born in Union County on December 18, 1934 daughter to the late Lloyd Augustus Helms and Annie Mae Price Helms, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband M.C. “Short” Morris as well as a daughter Deborah Sue Morris and...

Johnny Edward Norris

Johnny Edward Norris

Jan 23, 2023

Johnny Edward Norris, 79, peacefully passed away Monday, January 23, 2023 surrounded by his family. Johnny was born in Union County, NC on October 21, 1943, son of the late Esther (Belk) Norris and John C. Norris. He was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Sally Davis Norris. Johnny owned and operated a vending business for...

Harold  Bernard Epstein

Harold Bernard Epstein

Jan 21, 2023

Harold Bernard Epstein, 70, of Waxhaw NC passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on July 15, 1952.

A private family memorial service will be held in Farband Cemetery, Morris, CT.

Harold is survived by his daughter, Julie Smith and sister, Sharon Epstein Goldman,...

Donata Marie Funderburk

Donata Marie Funderburk

Jan 21, 2023

Donata Marie Hayner Funderburk, 70, passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023. She was born August 16, 1952 in Troy, New York, daughter to the late William & Rose Grieco Hayner. She is also preceded in death by her husband Charles Ray Funderburk.

Funeral Services will be held 12 noon, Thursday, January 26, 2023 in Gordon...

Joseph "Joe" Richardson Hudson

Joseph "Joe" Richardson Hudson

Jan 21, 2023

After living a life filled with love, action, and great stories, Joe Hudson, 91, of Weddington died at Atrium Hospital in Monroe, N.C., on January 21, 2023. He leaves behind his wife of 68 years, Edith “Brad” Hudson; their children Jamie Weiss (Chris), Cathy Williams (Floyd), Joseph (Josh) Hudson (Sandra), and Barbara Courtney; and three grandchildren, Jordan Hudson, Matthew...

Dennis Joseph Miller

Dennis Joseph Miller

Jan 15, 2023

Dennis Joseph Miller, 80, of Monroe, NC passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023. He was born in New York City, on May 12, 1942 son to the late Harold Miller and Vera Miller Raum. He is also preceded in death by his sister Joan Brubaker.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at...

Walter Lynn Gordon

Walter Lynn Gordon

Jan 15, 2023

Walter “Boogie” Lynn Gordon, 81, passed away Sunday, January 15, 2023. He was born in Union County, May 9, 1941, son of the late Charles “CB” Baxter Gordon, Jr. and Evelyn Ayers Gordon. He is preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Powers Gordon in 2003.

Funeral services will be held 11:00AM Saturday, January 21,...

James "Jim" Ellis Wheeler

James "Jim" Ellis Wheeler

Jan 11, 2023

James “Jim” Wheeler, age 76, of Monroe, NC passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 after an extended illness. He was born in Lawrence County (Louisa), KY on April 29, 1946, son of the late Jess and Joy Wheeler. He is preceded in death by Baby Wheeler (1972). He leaves behind his wife of 53 years, Susan and two...

Martha Geraldine York

Martha Geraldine York

Jan 11, 2023

Martha Geraldine York, 89, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. She is the daughter of the late Howard “HG” and Leola Griffin Morgan of Union County. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 69 years Charles Olin York; son-in-law Dale Austin; brothers Wilson Simpson, Bivens Simpson, Donald Morgan; sisters Ruth Sutton,...

Phil

Phil

Jan 10, 2023

Phillip Pressley, 90, of Indian Trail, NC passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. He was born in Union County on November 12, 1932, son of the late Will and Mary Smith Pressley. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife Carol Price Pressley, son-in-law, J. R. Price and brothers, M. P. Pressley and Harold Pressley.

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Jack Celathial Helms

Jack Celathial Helms

Jan 10, 2023

Jack Celathial Helms, 89 of Monroe NC, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Jack was born April 18, 1933 to the late Willie C. and Faye Greene Helms.

Jack graduated from Benton Heights High School in 1952, and served in the United States Navy for four years. After his honorable discharge Jack went to work...

Paul  Edward Kunath

Paul Edward Kunath

Jan 10, 2023

Paul Edward Kunath, 79, of Monroe, NC passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023. He was born in Bergen County, NJ, son to the late Ferdinand Kunath and Helen Kallert Kunath. He is also preceded in death by his niece, Elisabeth “Beth” Rozgonyi.

The family will receive friends from 11:00AM until 1:00PM on Saturday, January...

Doris Dover Moore

Doris Dover Moore

Jan 8, 2023

Doris Dover Moore, 93, of Waxhaw, NC passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023. She was born in Mecklenburg County on October 1, 1929, to the late William “W.D.” Dover and Maud Beck Dover. She was one of 13 siblings and she is preceded in death by her grandson Harley Wallace.

Doris was survived by...

Carolyn Kaye Moore

Carolyn Kaye Moore

Jan 8, 2023

" We can't choose the music that life gives us, but we can choose how to dance to it"

--- Unknown

Carolyn Kaye Moore went on to dance among angels on Sunday, January 8, 2023 She was born May 2, 1941 in Union County, North Carolina, as one of three beautiful daughters to...

Everleigh Anne & Kollyns Alane Griffin

Everleigh Anne & Kollyns Alane Griffin

Jan 8, 2023

Everleigh Anne and Kollyns Alane Griffin, infant twins of Sydney Sanders and Tyler Griffin passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023.

A private family graveside service will be held at Lakeland Memorial Park.

In addition to their parents, they are survived by their brother, Hudson Griffin, maternal grandparents Lee & Candy Sanders,...

Paul Bartholomew

Paul Bartholomew

Jan 6, 2023

Paul Bartholomew, 91, of Waxhaw, NC went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 6, 2023. He was born in Philadelphia County PA, on March 10, 1931 son to the late Robert Bartholomew and Elizabeth Little Bartholomew.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 3:00PM on Friday, January 13,...

Pat Perry (Bushnell) Howie

Pat Perry (Bushnell) Howie

Jan 5, 2023

Patricia (Pat) Perry (Bushnell) Howie, a resident of Terra Bella Senior Living in Charlotte, completed her earthly journey on January 5th, 2023. She passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior after a long and difficult struggle with Alzheimer’s disease.

Pat was born in England, Arkansas on March 15, 1933, to the late Chester William...

 Col. Peggy Wells Page

Col. Peggy Wells Page

Jan 1, 2023

Peggy Alene Wells Page (80) peacefully departed this world on January 1, 2023, at the W.G. (Bill) Hefner VA in Salisbury, NC. She was born November 4, 1942, in Rutherford, NC to Luther Memory Wells and Mertha Morrison Wells.

Peggy dutifully served her country for 30 years, rising to the rank of full Colonel in...

Gwyn Long Griffin

Gwyn Long Griffin

Dec 31, 2022

Gwyndolon “Gwyn” Long Griffin, 83, of Monroe, NC passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2022. She was born in Mecklenburg County on July 27, 1939, daughter to the late Charles Long and Bertice Williams Tucker. She was preceded in death by her son George Vann Griffin II and an infant daughter.

A graveside service will...

Dr. James  Robert Gibson

Dr. James Robert Gibson

Dec 31, 2022

Dr. James Robert “Bob” Gibson passed away on December 31, 2022. Bob was born on October 28, 1939 in Spindale, North Carolina. He was the son of James Robert Gibson Sr. and Charm Amanda Waldroup Gibson of Hayesville, NC.

He is survived by Elizabeth Gibson (his wife of 56 years whom he married on March...

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