Obituaries

Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC

Billy Wade Greene

Billy Wade Greene

Oct 10, 2022

Billy Wade Greene, 82, of Monroe, NC passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022. He was born in Union County on June 2, 1940 son to the late Lee Boyd Greene and Maxine Mangum Greene.

He was also preceded in death by his grandson, David Heavner, sisters, Janet Greene, Evelyn Snyder and Mary Lee Baucom.

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William David Lee

William David Lee

Oct 4, 2022

The Honorable William “David” Lee passed away October 4, 2022, at home from complications of cancer.

Born January 23, 1950, in Greenville, South Carolina, he is survived by his wife of 48 years, Kim Carpenter Lee; two daughters, Laura Lee of Durham, and Kathryn Lee Strup (Nathan) of Greensboro; an adopted son, Anas Salifu of...

Robert "Steve" Tarlton

Robert "Steve" Tarlton

Oct 4, 2022

Robert Steveon Tarlton, 68, of Union County passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 4, 2022.

Steve was born September 8, 1954, in Union County to the late Raeford and Jessie Bea Tarlton.

Funeral services will be held 3:00 pm, Sunday, October 9, 2022, at Love Baptist Church, 707 Deese...

Reverend Dr. J. Derrill Smith

Reverend Dr. J. Derrill Smith

Oct 3, 2022

The Reverend Dr. J. Derrill Smith, 70, of Seneca, South Carolina, passed away peacefully at his residence surrounded by beloved family on Friday, September 30, 2022 from complications caused by Lewy Body Dementia.

The son of the late Hubert and Bertha Dyar Smith, Derrill is survived by his wife of almost 49 years, Cindy Phillips...

Florence  Vernena Honeycutt

Florence Vernena Honeycutt

Oct 2, 2022

Mrs. Florence Vernena Honeycutt, 81, of Lincolnton, NC passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022. She was born in Cabarrus County on September 1, 1941 to the late David Franklin Honeycutt and Eula Gardner Honeycutt. She is also preceded in death by her brothers; Alfred Honeycutt and David Honeycutt, sister Kathleen Honeycutt.

A funeral service...

David Michael Whelchel

David Michael Whelchel

Sep 30, 2022

David Michael Whelchel “Mike” passed away Friday, September 30, 2022. He was born in Sanford, FL on August 16, 1934, son to the late Hugh and Mary Whelchel. He is also preceded in death by two brothers, Hugh Whelchel and Howard Whelchel and a sister MaryAnn Smith.

Mike is survived by his wife of 53...

Elaine Wright

Elaine Wright

Sep 29, 2022

Elaine Thomas Wright, 83 went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at The Pearl of Fort Mill in Fort Mill, SC. She was born in Anson County, NC June 8, 1939, daughter of the late Carl W. and Wilma Taylor Thomas. In addition to her parents, Elaine was preceded in...

Michael Lynn Greene

Michael Lynn Greene

Sep 29, 2022

Michael Lynn Greene, a native of Union County, was born November 26, 1967, and passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday, September 29, 2022, after a 16-month battle with cancer.

He is survived by his spouse of 32 years, Rose Guzman Greene, from Boston, Mass.; his quadruplets: Terra-Marie, Logan,...

Roger Lee Clute

Roger Lee Clute

Sep 25, 2022

Roger Lee Clute, 71, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022. He was born February 4, 1951, son of the late Bill Metz and Wanda Clute.

A graveside service with Masonic Rites will be held 11:00AM Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Lakeland Memorial Park, 1901 Lancaster Ave., Monroe, NC 28112.

Roger is...

Billy Wycliff Rogers

Billy Wycliff Rogers

Sep 24, 2022

Billy Wycliff Rogers, age 63, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2022. Son to the late Simon Luther Rogers and Sadie Stephenson Rogers, Billy was born in Union County on June 10, 1959. He is preceded in death by his sister Brenda Rogers Burnette and her husband Gary Burnette.

A memorial service will be held...

Vicki Nash Helms

Vicki Nash Helms

Sep 22, 2022

Mrs. Vicki Nash Helms, born August 26, 1953 passed away peacefully to the arms of Jesus and was greeted at heaven’s gate by her parents on September 22, 2022. She was the daughter of Mick and Margaret Nash. She was blessed with three siblings, Sherry Sims (Mark), Randy Nash (Jean), and Dawn York (Greg) all of Monroe.

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Ruth Faulk Norwood

Ruth Faulk Norwood

Sep 20, 2022

Ruth Faulk Norwood, age 76, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. She was born in Union county on June 26, 1946; daughter to the late George Edwin Faulk and Eula Godfrey Faulk. She is also preceded in death by her sister Betty Jo Parker.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, September 24,...

Thomas Gary Sizemore

Thomas Gary Sizemore

Sep 19, 2022

Thomas Gary Sizemore, 81, of Monroe, NC passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022. He was born in Yadkin County on August 19, 1941 son of the late Paul Sizemore and Lola Carlton Sizemore. He is also preceded in death by his loving wife Iva Chaney Sizemore as well as son Chris Sizemore, step-son Mark Chaney, two brothers; Calvin...

Mike Mosley

Mike Mosley

Sep 17, 2022

William Michael Mosley, age 73, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Atrium Union Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. Michael was born August 29, 1949 in Union County, son to the late Irene and Arlin Mosley.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday September 25, 2022 at Bethlehem United Methodist...

Francis Gene Parker

Francis Gene Parker

Sep 16, 2022

Francis Gene Parker, 74, passed away Friday, September 16, 2022. He was born in Bedford County, VA on August 29, 1948, son of the late Roy Edgar and Martha Dorsett Parker.

Mr. Parker was a member of Waxhaw United Methodist Church and was a graduate of Mitchell College in Statesville and Central Piedmont Community College....

Nancy Walden Austin

Nancy Walden Austin

Sep 15, 2022

Mrs. Nancy Austin, 79 of Monroe, NC passed away on Thursday, September 15, 2022. She was born in Union County on November 15, 1942 daughter to the late W.S. Walden and Louise Pressley Walden. She is also preceded in death by her brother Nolan Walden.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00PM on Saturday,...

Walter Fred "Nick" Nichols

Walter Fred "Nick" Nichols

Sep 13, 2022

Walter Fred “Nick” Nichols, 82, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at his home in Waxhaw, NC. He was born in Jefferson County, AL on June 26, 1940, son of the late William Fred Nichols and Gladys Elliott Nichols.

The family will be hosting a Celebration of Life Service Saturday, October 8, 2022.

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James Cauthen Plyler

James Cauthen Plyler

Sep 12, 2022

James Cauthen Plyler, Jr., devoted husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, September 12, surrounded by his loving family.

Jim, as he was affectionately known, was born in Temple, Texas on July 12, 1943 to James Cauthen and Marjorie Edwards Plyler.

Jim had a kind and gentle heart. He loved...

Mary Virginia Akers

Mary Virginia Akers

Sep 10, 2022

Mary Virginia Haynes Akers, age 94, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022 surrounded by her loving family and caregivers in her home in Woodridge Village in Monroe, NC. Mary was born in Fieldale, VA, on June 2, 1928.

After graduating from Fieldale High School, Mary attended beauty school to become a professional hair dresser....

Billy Max Thomas

Billy Max Thomas

Sep 8, 2022

Billy Max Thomas, 89 of Waxhaw, NC passed away on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at home after a long illness. He was born in Union County, NC on February 24, 1933 son to the late Claude Thomas and Lessie Taylor Thomas, one of 10 children.

Billy is survived by his loving wife of 69 years...

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