Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC
John Eddie Perry
Jan 28, 2022
John “Eddie” Perry, 78, of Hickory, NC passed away on January 28, 2022 after a period of declining health. Eddie was born on January 14, 1944 to the late John Jackson Perry and Ollie Mae Chaney of Wingate, NC. In his early years Eddie played competitive baseball and enjoyed spending time outside. In his adult years Eddie was an...
John Durant Vanderbeek
Jan 27, 2022
John Durant “Bid” Vanderbeek, Jr, 88, of Monroe, NC passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022. He was born in Rockland County, NY on June 4, 1933 son to the late John Durant Vanderbeek Sr., and Ureebelle Wiedman Vanderbeek. He is also preceded in death by his son Tom Vanderbeek, grandson Nathan Cook, two son-in-laws David Cook, Keith Smith...
Jerry Lee Thomas
Jan 27, 2022
Jerry Lee Thomas, 79, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022. He was born January 6, 1943 in San Francisco, CA to the late L.B. and Mildred Thomas. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in Gordon Funeral Service, 1904 Lancaster Avenue, Monroe, NC 28112. Mr. Thomas is survived by his son, Jerry Lee...
Morgan Marie Futch
Jan 25, 2022
Morgan Marie Futch, 27, of Wingate, NC passed away on Tuesday, January 25, 2022. She was born in Union County, NC on September 14, 1994 daughter to the late Stacy Sturdivant Richardson. She is also preceded in death by her sister Tiffany Helms. The family will receive friends from 2:00PM until 4:00PM on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Gordon...
John Love Marker Jr.
Jan 23, 2022
John Love Marker, Jr., 73, entrepreneur, veteran advocate and historian, died Sunday, January 23, 2022 at his home in Waxhaw, North Carolina. His loving wife of 30 years, Elaine, was by his side. John was born in Greenville FL, son of Patricia Prince and John Love Marker, Sr. He graduated St. George [SC] High School and studied at Tallahassee...
Annie Elizabeth Ivey
Jan 22, 2022
Ms. Annie Elizabeth Alexander Ivey also known as “Cookie”, 75, of Monroe, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 22, 2022. She was a daughter of the late Brantley Alexander and Almeta Chambers Alexander. Annie was born April 15, 1946 in Union County, North Carolina. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday,...
Byron Max Starnes Ii
Jan 20, 2022
Byron Max “Bo” Starnes II, 59, of Marshville, NC passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022. He was born in Union County on December 22, 1962. He is preceded in death by his father Max Starnes. A funeral service will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at East Campus of the First Baptist Church of Indian Trail,...
Nell Hayes Mcwhorter
Jan 20, 2022
Nell LaMarr Hayes McWhorter, 80, of Monroe North Carolina passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022 at Levine-Dickson Hospice Home in Charlotte, NC. Nell was preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years, Melvin Clay McWhorter. She was the daughter of the late Aaron Paul Hayes and Sara Nell McCain Hayes, and was a long-time member of Bethel...
Denise Hornback Berrier
Jan 20, 2022
Denise Hornback Berrier, 55, of Monroe, NC passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022. She was born in Union County on August 22, 1966 daughter to the late Jimmie Eugene Hornback and Shirley Smith Hornback. She is also preceded in death by her brother Harold Hornback. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. She is survived...
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...
