Obituaries

Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC

Donald Dwight York

Donald Dwight York

Aug 25, 2023

Donald Dwight York, 88, of Monroe, NC passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023, in his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Union County on August 15, 1935, son to the late James Andrew York and Bessie Medlin York. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife Colene Richardson York, son-in-law Robert Stowe Brooks...

Arlene Zerbe Harle

Arlene Zerbe Harle

Aug 24, 2023

Arlene Zerbe Harle, 101, of Monroe, NC passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023. She was born in Berks County, PA, on June 30, 1922, daughter to the late Edward Gilbert Zerbe and Sallie Noecker Zerbe. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband John Frank Harle.

A funeral service will be held...

Charles (Chuck) Philip Myers

Charles (Chuck) Philip Myers

Aug 23, 2023

Charles (Chuck) Philip Myers - Monroe

Charles (Chuck) Philip Myers, 76, died Wednesday, August 23, 2023. He was born in Buncombe County, NC on January 13, 1947, son of the late Ben E. and Edith P. Myers. Charles was formerly of Asheville, NC. He was preceded in death by his son, William Lee Myers; brother,...

Paula Mohler Russell

Paula Mohler Russell

Aug 23, 2023

Paula Mohler Russell of Monroe, N.C., died Wednesday, August 23 after a long illness.

Mrs. Russell was born December 27, 1946, in Plant City, FL., the daughter of Harry Arthur and Pauline Murrell Mohler. She attended local schools, graduating from Plant City High School in 1964. Following high school, she moved to Atlanta, GA, to...

Jerry Wayne Thomas

Jerry Wayne Thomas

Aug 22, 2023

Dr. Jerry W. Thomas, 73, of Wingate, N.C. made his way to heaven on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. Jerry was the 3rd of 4 children born to Hoyle and Blake Thomas of Marshville. He will join in heaven his parents, his two brothers, Ray and Bill, and his granddaughter Eva Karis Thomas.

A memorial service...

Ema Velasquez

Ema Velasquez

Aug 20, 2023

Ema Natalia Gutierrez Velasquez, 3, passed away on August 20, 2023.

We invite you to celebrate her life at Gordon Funeral Service, 1904 Lancaster Ave. Monroe, NC 28112 on Sunday, August 27, 2023 from 3:00PM to 8:00PM.

We will come together to share some of our best memories.  For the love...

Lona Jean York Vance

Lona Jean York Vance

Aug 20, 2023

Lona Jean York Vance, age 79, from Charlotte NC and Dandridge TN, passed away Sunday August 20, 2023, at home surrounded by family and friends. Lona Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Victoria Evans York, her sister Tchaundia York Smith and her in-laws, Dazzy and Mary Ruth Vance.

Lona Jean was...

James  Franklin Stallings

James Franklin Stallings

Aug 19, 2023

James Franklin Stallings, 86, of Monroe, NC passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023. He was born on February 4, 1937, son to the late James Daniel Stallings and Lena Isenhour Stallings. He is also preceded in death by his wife Ann Love Stallings.

He was a United States Airforce Military Veteran. He retired as...

Linda Williams Forbis

Linda Williams Forbis

Aug 15, 2023

Linda Williams Forbis, 89, of Charlotte, NC passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. She was born in Mecklenburg County, NC, on March 1, 1934, daughter to the late Joseph Williams and Macie Hooks Williams. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband Richard Calvin Forbis.

A graveside service will be held at...

Martin Eugene Crumbaugh

Martin Eugene Crumbaugh

Aug 11, 2023

Martin “Marty” Eugene Crumbaugh, 67, of Waxhaw, NC passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, August 11, 2023. He was born in Wayne County, Indiana, on June 15, 1956, the son of David Crumbaugh and the late Edith Pugh Moore.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, August 16,...

Ann Carter Crump

Ann Carter Crump

Aug 9, 2023

Ann Carter Crump, 86, of Monroe, NC passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. She was born in Union County, on March 17, 1937, daughter to the late Hall Carter and Vera Belk Carter. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband of 69 years Ralph Dixon Crump, a great-granddaughter Ma’ Leah Hall, brother, JD Carter, sisters...

Stony Dwight Rushing

Stony Dwight Rushing

Aug 8, 2023

Stony Dwight Rushing, 51, of Wingate, NC, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Union County on October 5, 1971, the son of Rocky Rushing (Kathy) and Connie Furr (Doug).

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, August 14, 2023, with Rev. Mark...

Chloe Lane Deese

Chloe Lane Deese

Aug 8, 2023

Chloe Lane Deese went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. Chloe was born on October 23, 2020, and is the precious daughter of Justin and Megan Deese and sister to Leighton and Rhett Deese. Chloe was welcomed into heaven with the biggest hugs from her Pawpaw Jimmy.

A funeral service to honor...

Mary Ann Weekley

Mary Ann Weekley

Aug 7, 2023

Mary Ann Ramberg Weekley, 68, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 7, 1954. She was born August 15, 2023, in Tacoma, WA daughter of the late Lester Vernon Ramberg & Helen Gedsell Ramberg.

The family is choosing to remember Mary in a celebration of love and life to be held on Saturday, September 23rd.

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Donnie Helms  Manus

Donnie Helms Manus

Aug 7, 2023

Donnie Helms Manus, 87, of Indian Trail, NC passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023. She was born in Kings Mountain, NC on January 19, 1936, daughter to the late William Franklin Helms and Velma Helms. She is also preceded in death by her husband of over 70 years Walter Hampton Manus, a son Steve Manus, daughter-in-law Wanda Manus,...

Franklin Heath Watts

Franklin Heath Watts

Aug 6, 2023

Franklin Heath Watts, 41, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023. He was born on January 14, 1982 in Charlotte. He is preceded in death by his step-brother Tucker R. Thames.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Gordon Funeral Chapel, 1904 Lancaster Ave. Monroe, NC 28112....

Linet Biggers Price

Linet Biggers Price

Aug 6, 2023

Linet Biggers Price, 66, husband of the late Lawanna Lowery Price went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 6, 2023 at Hospice of Union County in Monroe, NC. Linet was born in Union County, NC on March 17, 1957 to the late Lane Biggers Price and Billie Polk Price.

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Helen Torrence Helms

Helen Torrence Helms

Aug 4, 2023

Mrs. Helen Torrence Helms, 100, of Wingate, NC, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023. She was born in Mecklenburg County on November 19, 1922, the daughter of the late William May Torrence and Edith Millen Torrence. She was preceded in death by her husband James Ned Helms, brothers, Ralph Torrence, Audrey Torrence, and Pete Torrence, sisters, Dorothy Hice...

Darlene Maria Welch

Darlene Maria Welch

Aug 4, 2023

Darlene Maria Welch, 67, of Waxhaw, NC, passed away on Friday, August 4, 2023. She was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on April 1, 1956, daughter to the late Philip Acitelli and Pauline Patrick Actitelli. She was preceded in death by her husband, Scott Edward Welch.

Before retiring to North Carolina in 2017, Darlene spent her...

Michael Ray Smith

Michael Ray Smith

Aug 3, 2023

Michael Ray Smith, 59, passed away on August 3, 2023. He was born May 7, 1964, in Fulton County, GA son to the late Marvin Eugene Smith & Mary Crosby Lottes.

Michael is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Cathy M. Smith, two sons, Mat (Washburn) Smith and Kyle Smith, his wife Stacey,...

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