Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC
Gene Larry Ahrens
Jan 19, 2022
On September 2, 1947 in Wisconsin, Gene was born to Reverend Lawrence and Frieda Ahrens. The eldest of his family, he grew up in Missouri and Illinois. He had two brothers, Mark (Karen) & Nelson and one sister Mary Anna Pelser (Ed). Gene decided to get serious about his relationship with the Lord after high school following a personal...
Virginia Pendergrass Rollins
Jan 19, 2022
Mrs. Virginia Dare Pendergrass Rollins of Marshville, NC passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. She was born in Wilkes County, NC, on October 29, 1933 daughter to the late Vaughn Pendergrass and Vallie Dare Souther Pendergrass. She is also preceded in death by her brothers, Jimmie, Dwight, Granville and Roy Pendergrass and one sister Flossie Pendergrass. A funeral...
Lenora Norwood Fincher
Jan 18, 2022
Lenora Norwood Fincher (“Sis”) died on January 18, 2022, at Sharon Towers in Charlotte, NC. She was born on July 13, 1920, in Waxhaw, NC. Her parents were Walter Clyde and Mary Todd Norwood. She was predeceased by her siblings: Harold, Tonze, Haywood and Worth Norwood. She also was predeceased by her husband of 52 years, Worth (“Bill”) Fincher....
James Emory Pueschel
Jan 18, 2022
James Emory Pueschel (Jim), 84 of Monroe, Nc passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the son to the late George and Margaret Pueschel, he was born on May 3, 1937 in Baltimore, Maryland. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Kellie Elizabeth, granddaughter...
Carl B. Moss
Jan 15, 2022
Carl B. Moss, 89 of Indian Trail NC, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022. He was born in Cleveland County on August 28, 1932, son to the late Marcus Broadus “M.B.” Moss and Eva M. Moss. He is also preceded in death by his two brothers Bill Moss and Rev. James Moss. A memorial service will be held...
Helene Katherine Kimball
Jan 13, 2022
Helene Katherine Kimball, age 81, of Waxhaw, passed away in the company of family at home due to an extended illness on Thursday, January 13, 2022. Mrs. Kimball was born on April 28, 1940 in Springfield, VT to her parents, the late Raymond and Helen Jeffrey. She was a graduate of Springfield High School in 1958 and received her...
Susan Mann
Jan 12, 2022
Susan Moran Mann, 56, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born May 24, 1965 in Teaneck, NJ, daughter of Francis Joseph and Lorrain Fusco Moran. Susan was a beautiful wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother and friend. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her. The family will visit with friends and...
Trina Smith Braswell
Jan 11, 2022
Trina Smith Braswell, 69, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2022. She was born August 9, 1952, daughter of the late Ray and Gaynell Smith. A private graveside service will be held at Lakeland Memorial Park. Trina was a talented artist who loved to work with watercolors. She was also an avid gardener and enjoyed spending hours working in her...
Darlene Scott Holt
Jan 9, 2022
Darlene Scott Holt, 71, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, January 9, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September, 13, 1950 daughter of the late Donald Scott and Irma Benjamin Scott. She is preceded in death by her brothers, William Scott, Terry Scott and Stephen Scott. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a...
Olin Johnson "Oj" Simpson
Jan 6, 2022
Olin Johnson "OJ" Simpson, 78, of Monroe, NC passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022. He was born in Union County on February 25, 1943 son to the late Hoyle Jefferson Simpson and Myrtle Marylee Love Simpson. He is also preceded in death by his two brothers Allen Simpson and Joe Simpson, two sisters Peggy Simpson and Violet Medlin. A...
Rodney Whittaker
Jan 5, 2022
Rodney Whittaker, 87, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. He was born June 25, 1934, son of the late William Cash Whittaker and Lillie Beasley Whittaker. He is preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Sue Whittaker and grandson, Cory Whittaker. Funeral services with military honors will be held from the graveside at...
Ross Wilson Helms, Jr.
Jan 4, 2022
Ross Wilson Helms, Jr., 86, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022. He was born May 31, 1935, son of the late Ross Wilson Helms and Ovie Ghant Helms. Funeral Services will be private. Ross is survived by his wife of 65 years, Shelby Helms; sons, Ross Helms, III, of Waxhaw, Eric Lee Helms (Linda) of Monroe, Billy John Helms...
"Woody"
Jan 4, 2022
David Woodrow “Woody” Surratt, 77, of Monroe, NC passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. He was born in Union County on July 4, 1944 son to the late Wilburn Woodrow Surratt and Lula Elizabeth Helms Surratt. He is also preceded in death by his brother Charles “Chucky” Surratt and sister Becky Surratt Couick. Funeral services will be held...
Ruth Efird Helms
Jan 3, 2022
Ruth Efird Helms, 89, of Unionville, NC passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022. She was born in Union County on August 22, 1932, daughter to the late Filas Cornelius Efird and Sallie Staton Efird. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband Ray Kenneth Helms Sr., as well as four brothers, Forrest, Lloyd, Robert and Ben...
Danny Aaron Ross
Dec 31, 2021
Danny Aaron Ross, 73, passed away Friday, December 31, 2021. He was born December 29, 1948, son of the late Henry Aaron Ross, Jr. and Pauline Carroll Ross. A graveside service will be held 1:00PM Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Lakeland Memorial Park, 1901 Lancaster Ave., Monroe, NC 28112. The family will receive friends following the graveside service at...
David Thomas Simpson
Dec 30, 2021
David Thomas Simpson of Waxhaw, N.C. died on December 30, 2021 at the age of 97 at Fox Hollow Senior Living in Pinehurst, N.C. David was born September 19, 1924 at his family home in Union County, N.C. to the late Leonard Jones Simpson and Nancy Eva Porter Simpson. He graduated from Jackson High School in 1941 and immediately...
Webster Brice Mccain
Dec 30, 2021
Webster Brice McCain, 87, of Waxhaw, NC, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Carolinas Medical Center. Brice was born on December 4, 1934 to Edna (Thompson) and Charlie McCain. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, January 4, 2022 from 5:00 - 7:00 PM in Gordon Funeral Service, 1904 Lancaster Avenue, Monroe, NC 28112. A private service...
Jimmy John Ratliff
Dec 30, 2021
Jimmy John Ratliff, 67, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021. He was born January 5, 1954, son of the late Fon Ratliff and Mildred Greene Ratliff. He is also preceded in death by his brother Lloyd Ratliff and sisters, Connie Elliott and Maryanne Coleman. Funeral Services will be held 3:00PM, Sunday, January 2, 2022 at Shining Light Baptist Church,...
Phillip Gregory Mosley
Dec 28, 2021
Phillip Gregory Mosley went to be with Jesus on December 28, 2021, at the age of 71, in his home town of Waxhaw, North Carolina. As he was surrounded by his loving family, he walked through the gates of Heaven, free from pain and suffering. He was born March 23, 1950 in Union County. Funeral services will be 1:00PM,...
Johnathan David "J.D." Snodgrass
Dec 28, 2021
Johnathan David "J.D." Snodgrass, 39, passed away December 28, 2021. He was born December 22, 1982, son to Earl Snodgrass and Sonya Byrum Snodgrass. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Richard Brady Snodgrass and Steven Earl Snodgrass; his maternal grandparents, Richard and Barbara Byrum and paternal grandparents, Earl David Snodgrass and Frances Blair Snodgrass. Funeral services will...
