Obituaries

Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC

Jane Ames Ketchum Miner

Jane Ames Ketchum Miner

Jul 6, 2023

Jane Ames Ketchum Miner, age 86, passed away on Thursday, July 6th, 2023, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Elsie Ames; brothers, Robert and Donald Ames; daughter, Kelly Sturdevant; daughter-in-law, Nancy Ketchum; grandson, Justin Henningsen; and granddaughter, Erin Roberts Bozeman.

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Brenda Helms  Hilton

Brenda Helms Hilton

Jul 2, 2023

Brenda Joyce Helms Hilton, 81, of Monroe, NC passed away unexpectedly at her home on Sunday, July 2, 2023. She was born in Union County on April 30, 1942, to the late Graham Vance Helms and Letha Parker Helms. Brenda is also preceded in death by her husband of 28 years Charles Dennis Hilton whom she married on August...

Ralph Stewart Givens

Ralph Stewart Givens

Jul 1, 2023

Ralph “Stewart” Givens, 61, of Charlotte, NC passed away on Friday, July 7, 2023. He was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi, on April 23, 1962, he is the son to Roy Givens II and the late Doris Stewart Givens.

A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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Donald Reid Baucom

Donald Reid Baucom

Jun 30, 2023

Donald Reid Baucom, 81, of Indian Trail, NC passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023. He was born in Mecklenburg County, NC on February 28, 1942, son of the late Roy Burdette and Vangie Williams Baucom. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Billy Lee Baucom and sister, Joyce Hefner.

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Helen Crane Campbell

Helen Crane Campbell

Jun 29, 2023

Helen Frances Crane Campbell, 101 of Waxhaw, NC passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023. She was born in Union County on May 1, 1922, daughter to the late Charles W. Crane and Essie Yarbrough Crane. She was also preceded in death by her husband Frank O’ Dell Campbell as well as her granddaughter Jennifer Grant.

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Linda Gail Hayden

Linda Gail Hayden

Jun 29, 2023

Linda Gail Hayden of Monroe, NC went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday June 29th, at the Piedmont Medical Center, Rock Hill, SC. Linda slipped away peaceably with her sister and family by her side. Linda was born April 11, 1949, in Utica, KY. She lived in the Owensboro, KY area most of her life,...

Stephen Samuel Jeanrenaud

Stephen Samuel Jeanrenaud

Jun 28, 2023

On Wednesday, June 28, 2023, Stephen Samuel Jeanrenaud, 41, a beloved son, brother, nephew and uncle, passed away at home in Stallings, NC. Stephen was born on November 18, 1981, in Bloomington, IN to Sharon and Samuel Jeanrenaud.

After graduating from Lee’s Summit High School, Stephen spent several years as a certified HVAC Technician before...

Merrilyn Thompson Stanbro

Merrilyn Thompson Stanbro

Jun 28, 2023

Merrilyn Elnora Thompson Stanbro was born in Kent Ohio on September 11, 1931 ( parents: Merrill Thompson and Elnora C Thompson) and passed away in Monroe NC on June 28th, 2023.

She grew up in Kent Ohio. Even in her later years with dementia she could remember living in Kent, being part of that close-knit community and...

Ronnie Lee Hilton

Ronnie Lee Hilton

Jun 26, 2023

Ronnie Lee Hilton, 80, of Monroe, NC passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023. He was born in Union County on January 3, 1943, son to the late Dewey Hilton and Betty Haywood. He is also preceded in death by his stepdaughter Nancy Ann Gainey.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on...

Sylvia Diane Allen

Sylvia Diane Allen

Jun 23, 2023

Sylvia “Diane” Bryant Allen, 78, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2023. She was born in Union county, daughter to the late Truitt George Bryant and Margaret Rape Bryant. She is also preceded in death by her husband of twelve years Jack Smith Allen.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM on Wednesday, June 28,...

Gloria Hutchison Baker

Gloria Hutchison Baker

Jun 22, 2023

Gloria Virginia Hutchison Baker, 79, of Monroe, was born March 12, 1944, and passed into eternal life on June 22, 2023, after battling cancer. She loved life, and “peace” was her favorite word. She spent her life trying to sow peace: peace among mankind, peace among families, and peace among students. Peace. Her other favorite word was “inclusive.” She...

Don Belk Murray

Don Belk Murray

Jun 19, 2023

Don Belk Murray, 80, of Monroe, NC, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023. He was born in Union County on April 16, 1943, son to the late Rowland Thornton “R.T.” Murray and Joy Belk Murray.

Don lived by a few rules - love and take care of your family, work hard, always do what...

Troy Lee Rhoden

Troy Lee Rhoden

Jun 19, 2023

Troy Lee Rhoden, 88, of Monroe, NC passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023. He was born in Hortense, Georgia on April 16, 1935, son to the late George Washington Rhoden Sr., and Sarah Moore Rhoden. He is also preceded by his four brothers, James Rhoden, Joseph Rhoden, Roy Rhoden, and George Rhoden, and his three sisters, Georgia Huckaby,...

Billy Carson Cox

Billy Carson Cox

Jun 19, 2023

Billy Carson Cox, 89, passed away Monday, June 19, 2023. He was born July 3, 1933 in Union County, NC, son of the late Vernon Hampton and Maggie Pigg Cox. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Aycoth Cox and son, Danny Cox.

A graveside service will be held Thursday, June 22, 2023...

Rachel Ann Gordy

Rachel Ann Gordy

Jun 18, 2023

Rachel Ann Crook Gordy, 54, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2023. She was born March 21, 1969 in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Ms. Gordy is survived by her mother, Kathleen Tedder Gordon; father, Richard Grover Crook (Della); biological father, Larry...

Lillian  Callahan Evans

Lillian Callahan Evans

Jun 18, 2023

Estelle “Lillian” Callahan Evans, 93, of Monroe, NC passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023. She was born in Dry Hill, Kentucky, on October 22, 1929, daughter to the late Willie Callahan and Clara Collins Callahan. She was also preceded in death by her husband whom she married in 1950, Joe L. Evans, brothers, Clinton Callahan and Carl Callahan,...

Jeffrey Laughlin Hennings

Jeffrey Laughlin Hennings

Jun 17, 2023

Jeffrey Laughlin Hennings, 70, of Waxhaw, NC passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia, on May 16, 1953, son to the late Paul Hennings and Lucille Laughlin Hennings.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Gordon Funeral Chapel, 1904 Lancaster Ave,...

Carolyn Helms Fowler

Carolyn Helms Fowler

Jun 16, 2023

Carolyn Mae Helms Fowler, 91, of Monroe, NC went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 16, 2023. She was born in Union County on June 19, 1931, daughter to the late Joe Lee Helms and Myrtle Crowell Helms. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband of 57 years Harold Nance Fowler...

Ronald Ted Griffin

Ronald Ted Griffin

Jun 16, 2023

Ronald “Ted” Griffin, 86, passed away Friday, June 16, 2023. He was born in Gaston County, NC on January 9, 1937, son of the late Homer Peter and Rachel Harris Griffin. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Gale Plyler.

Mr. Griffin was a U. S. Air Force and U. S. Marine Corp...

Geneva Mary Mcmanus

Geneva Mary Mcmanus

Jun 14, 2023

Geneva Hunter McManus, 83, of Monroe, NC passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. She was born in Union County on December 12, 1939, daughter to the late Winford Hunter and Mae Mullis Hunter. She is preceded in death by her husband Charles McManus as well as four brothers and one sister.

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