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Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC

Dawn Melanie Pleimann

Dawn Melanie Pleimann

Dec 4, 2021

Dawn Melanie Pleimann, 64, of Monroe, NC passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021. She was born in Royal Oak, MI on November 8, 1957 daughter to the late Alvin Pleimann. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Dawn is survived by her mother Jill Hawkins Pleimann, sisters Susan Crider and Margaret Baker, brother Michael Pleimann....

Nancy Irene Harrington

Nancy Irene Harrington

Dec 4, 2021

Nancy Smith Harrington, 66, of Monroe, NC passed away Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Presbyterian Hospital Matthews. She was born in Stanly County on November 24, 1955 daughter to the late Clifford Smith and Mary Drake Harrington. She is also preceded in death by the love of her life and husband of 52 years Avery Jerome Harrington, as well...

Kathleen Marie Campbell

Kathleen Marie Campbell

Dec 3, 2021

Mrs. Kathleen Thacker Campbell, 82, of Monroe, NC passed away Friday, December 3, 2021. She was born in Kimberly ID on March 15, 1939 daughter to the late James Thacker and Dora Canada Thacker. She is preceded in death by her husband David Campbell. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made...

John Lee Bender

John Lee Bender

Dec 3, 2021

John Lee Bender, 77, passed away Friday December 3, 2021. He was born April 5, 1944 son of the late Monroe Bender and May Shanaman Bender. A memorial service will be held at a later date. John was a proud member of the US Marines and served in the Vietnam war. He loved to travel and lived in Pennsylvania,...

Debra  Marie Martin

Debra Marie Martin

Dec 3, 2021

Debra Aycoth Martin, 64, of Monroe, NC passed away Friday, December 3, 2021. She was born in Union County on January 12, 1957 daughter to the late Jimmy Aycoth and Ruby Hinson Haney. She is also preceded in death by her brother Johnny Aycoth and three sisters, Carolyn Autry, Hilda Rollins and Linda Richardson. A Memorial Service will be...

Stephen Lewis Crowe

Stephen Lewis Crowe

Dec 3, 2021

Stephen Lewis Crowe, 62, Monroe, NC passed away Friday, December 3, 2021. He was born in Fort Ogletorpe, GA, son to the late J.D. Crowe and Alice Hanley Crowe. He is also preceded in death by his late wife Angela Crowe, brothers Joe Crowe and Randy Crowe, sister Elaine Thornsbury. Funeral services will be at 2:00PM, Sunday December 5,...

Dora Owens Parks

Dora Owens Parks

Dec 2, 2021

Dora Owens Parks, age 84 of Monroe, NC passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021 by natural causes. Dora was born to the late Walter & Mary Barnes on February 8, 1937 in Wilson, NC, where she graduated from South Edgecombe High School in 1955. She attended Campbell University and married her high school sweetheart, Wiley, on New Year’s Day...

Davie Gene Mcclain

Davie Gene Mcclain

Dec 2, 2021

Mr. Davie "Ike" Gene McClain, 70, of Waxhaw, NC passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2021. He was born in York County, SC son to the late Thomas McClain and Sarah McGuirt McClain. He is also preceded in death by his wives Marianne McClain and Lynn McClain. The family will receive friends and relatives from 3:00PM until 5:00PM on...

Barbara  Dale Basnight

Barbara Dale Basnight

Dec 1, 2021

Barbara D. Basnight, aka BB, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at the age of sixty-six. Barbara will be missed by so many who knew her love and friendship during her life, but especially by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Barbara enjoyed life and met all challenges with a strong and loving spirit. She loved all things of...

George Haskell Eargle

George Haskell Eargle

Nov 30, 2021

Haskell Eargle passed away on November 30, 2021 after a life well-lived. He was 94 years old. Haskell will be remembered as an admired artist, internationally acclaimed floral designer, generous benefactor, and loyal friend. Born in Waxhaw NC to the late Joseph Irvie and Ruth Burgess Eargle, he is survived by his brother Louie Eargle and several generations of...

Patricia Simpson Rogers

Patricia Simpson Rogers

Nov 29, 2021

Patricia Simpson Rogers, 74, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021. She was born March 8, 1947 in Chester, SC, daughter of the late Eugene and Margaret Hunter Simpson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Warren Burris Rogers, Jr. Patricia loved gardening, the outdoors and the mountains. She taught her grandchildren the fine art of making biscuits...

Walter Hampton Manus

Walter Hampton Manus

Nov 22, 2021

Walter Hampton Manus, 91, of Indian Trail, NC passed away on November 22, 2021. He was born in Union County on February 9, 1930 son to the late Thomas Neal Manus and Nellie Mae Helms Manus. He is preceded in death by his son Steve Manus, daughter-in-law Wanda Manus, brother Robert Manus and two sisters, Doris McCoy and Linda...

Brandon Javier Rankin-Leon

Brandon Javier Rankin-Leon

Nov 22, 2021

Brandon Javier Rankin-Leon, infant son of Brandon Rankin and Carol Mejialeon passed away peacefully November 22, 2021 at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, Charlotte, NC. The family will receive friends Friday, December 3, 2021 from 4:00PM until 6:00PM at Gordon Funeral Service, 1904 Lancaster Ave., Monroe, NC 28112. Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com Gordon Funeral Service &...

Virginia Ann Mills

Virginia Ann Mills

Nov 19, 2021

Virginia Hinsley Mills, 83, of Waxhaw, passed away Friday, November 19, 2021. She was born in Chatham County on February 13, 1938 a daughter of the late Rex and Eunice Mitchell Hinsley. Also preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Mills, her oldest daughter, Debbie Crye and only son, Derwood Mills. Funeral services for Virginia will be held 11:00...

Brandon Keith Flowe

Brandon Keith Flowe

Nov 19, 2021

Brandon Keith Flowe, age 32 of Monroe, NC; passed away on November 19th 2021 at his home. Brandon is survived by his mother; Robin, brother Jeremiah, and grandmother Debbie Hartis and his pop David. Brandon was preceded in death by his grandparents; Robert K.and Martha Baucom, David Hartis and Jerry Flowe. Funeral Services will be private. Online condolences may...

Benjy  Christian Pierce

Benjy Christian Pierce

Nov 18, 2021

Benjy Christian Pierce was born August 16th, 1977, to Greg and Mary Pierce in Waycross Georgia. Ben, his older brother Jason Pierce, and their younger sister Joey Pierce were raised in the mission field of Alaska. He accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and was saved on February 8th, 1987, at ten years old. After accepting the...

Lonnie Carpenter

Lonnie Carpenter

Nov 17, 2021

Lonnie Lamar Carpenter, 80, passed away Wednesday, November 17, 2021. He is the son of the late Benson Kenneth Carpenter, Sr. and Zora Latham Carpenter. He is also preceded in death by two sons, Marty Carpenter and Brandon Carpenter. Funeral services will be 11:00AM Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Gordon Funeral Chapel, 1904 Lancaster Ave., Monroe, NC 28112. The...

Myra Simpson Privette

Myra Simpson Privette

Nov 15, 2021

Myra Simpson Privette, 72, of Monroe, NC passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021. She was born in Union County on July 15, 1949 daughter to the late John W. “Bill” Simpson and Ercel Medlin Simpson. She is also preceded in death by her brother David Simpson. Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM, Thursday, November 18, 2021 at...

Brandie Renea  Victoria

Brandie Renea Victoria

Nov 15, 2021

Brandie Benton Victoria, 32, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021. She was born October 20, 1989 in Union County, NC, daughter of Susan Heafner Benton and the late Glen Alan Benton. A celebration of life service will be held from 6:00PM until 8:00PM Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Gordon Funeral Service and Crematory. In lieu of flowers, donations may...

Betty Louise Medlin

Betty Louise Medlin

Nov 15, 2021

Betty Louise McWhorter Medlin, 89, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021. She is the daughter or the late George McWhorter and Delphia Starnes McWhorter. She is also preceded in death by her husband, George Medlin. Betty was a member of Sandy Ridge Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held from the graveside 3:00PM, Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Sandy...

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