Obituaries

Jun 25, 2025

Danny “Dan” Warren Johnson, 77, of Monroe, NC, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. He was born on January 1, 1948, in Union County, NC, to the late Cleo Haven Johnson and Joyce Nicholson Johnson.

A lifelong resident of Charlotte and later Union County, Dan was known for his warmth and tireless work ethic....

Jun 24, 2025

Barbara Elizabeth Richards

Barbara was born on November 1st, 1941 in the Panama Canal Zone to Barbara Rachel Taylor and Edward John Langlands Carnegie.

Barbara peacefully passed away on June 24th, 2025 at the age of 83, joining her beloved husband of 38 years, Charles W. Richards, who passed away in...

Jun 23, 2025

Patsy “Pat” Ruth Laney, 80, passed away Monday June 23, 2025. She was born in Mecklenburg County, NC, May 15, 1945, daughter to the late Ray Simpson and Ruth Mills Simpson. She is also preceded in death by her two brothers Bobby Simpson (Kathy) and Chuck Simpson (Karen).

A funeral service will be...

Jun 20, 2025

Catherine Ranaisa Whitley Allman. 57, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025. She was born in Union County, NC, March 1,1968. She is preceded in death by her brother Rodney Whitley.

A funeral service will be held Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Gordon Funeral Service, with burial to follow in...

Jun 18, 2025

Charles Reginald “Reggie” Whisnant, 76, passed away from Pancreatic Cancer surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. He was born in Hickory, NC on September 12, 1948, son of the late Nora Mae Whisnant and is also preceded in death by his brother, Barry Whisnant.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday,...

Jun 14, 2025

It is with both sorrow and celebration that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and faithful servant of Christ, Helen Hill Helms, 90, who went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 14, 2025.

She was born in Union County, NC on May 31, 1935 to the late Winfred...

Jun 13, 2025

Wilma Justice Fagio, 74, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025. She was born in McDowell County, WV on May 3, 1951 to the late Charles Justice and Esther Robinette Justice. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband, Dewey Fagio; step-son, Jeff Fagio and his wife Teresa; step-daughter, Sheila Small and her husband “Chicken”; and her...

Jun 10, 2025

Betty Jane Garmon Loving, 89, of Monroe, NC passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. She was born in Cabarrus County, NC on March 30, 1936 daughter to the late Clarence Oscar Garmon and Fetney Hargette Garmon. She is also preceded in death by her husband George Larry Loving, as well as her brothers, Newton “Bub” Garmon, and Bob...

Jun 10, 2025

Gerald Long, 65, who spent nearly his entire life in Union County before moving to Cherokee County in his final year, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at his home after a long and brave battle with lung cancer, surrounded by loved ones. He was proud of his faith and was a Christian who believed in the power of...

Jun 8, 2025

Vicki Myrick Penegar, 77, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025. She was born in Union County, NC on November 6, 1947 to the late Irving Lee Myrick and Peggy Evelyn Howard.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 13, 2025 in the Chapel of Gordon Funeral Service, 1904 Lancaster Ave....

Jun 7, 2025

Ronald Aaron “Ronnie” Walters, 81, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025, at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born February 25, 1944, son of the late William Bryant Walters and Vera Louise Efird Walters. He is also preceded in death by his siblings Clarence Walters, Doris Parker, brother-in-law, Bill, Geneva Curran, brother-in-law, Ken, Bryte Hyatt, brother-in-law, CB,...

Jun 6, 2025

David (Dave) Allen Sierk Sr. passed away June 6, 2025, at the age of 68. He was born September 12, 1956, in Knoxville, TN - the second, and certainly most disruptive, of three children - to Dr. Herbert and Carolyn Sierk. He spent many years in Illinois and most summers piled into the back of an International Scout touring...

Jun 6, 2025

Charles Francis Palmer was born in Pittsburgh, PA to Paul D. and Frances S. Palmer on October 12, 1934. He died June 6, 2025. After completing high school at Central Catholic in Pittsburgh, he studied at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Upon graduation in 1956, he entered the United States Navy.

Assigned to serve as...

Jun 5, 2025

Mary Frances Wolfe Collins, 82, of Monroe, NC passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025. She was born in Union County, NC on August 9, 1942, daughter to the late Marvin Wolfe and Pauline Morris Wolfe. She is also preceded in death by her husband Robert “Bob” Allen Collins, as well as her brother, Howard Wolfe.

Jun 5, 2025

Kelly Parker Eubanks, 65, of Monroe, NC passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025. She was born in Mecklenburg County, NC on August 27, 1959, daughter to the late Desdie Collins Parker and Charles Malcolm Parker.

A private service will be held at a later date.

Kelly is survived by her...

Jun 4, 2025

Billy Fulton Howie passed away June 4, 2025. He was born September 27, 1926, to Baxter Fulton Howie and Leona Helms Howie. He is preceded in death by his wife Modene McCorkle Howie and three sisters, Clara McDonald, Eleanor Smith Little and Olive Howie.

A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday,...

Jun 1, 2025

Wayne Nelson Coan Sr., 82, of Monroe, NC passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025. He was born in Union County, NC on August 8, 1942, son to the late Thomas Calvin Coan and Queen Victoria Deese Coan. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Lula Mae Grant Coan; and son, Wayne Nelson Coan Jr.

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May 31, 2025

Margaret Lipscomb Hatley, 77, of Indian Trail, NC passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025. She was born in Lancaster, SC on June 25, 1947, daughter to the late William Lipscomb and Ruth Pettit Lipscomb. She is also preceded in death by her husband Billy Wayne Hatley, as well as her brother, Mike Dority and sisters, Brenda Minors and...

May 26, 2025

Richard Lloyd Griffin, age 71, passed away on May 26, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Born on October 6, 1953, Richard lived his mantra, “A man takes care of his family.” His kindness and courteousness extended to his friends, his neighbors, his co-workers, his customers, and beyond. We who were gifted with his presence in our lives are grateful...

May 26, 2025

Our beloved mother, Hilda Price Benton of Wingate, went to be with our Lord on May 26th, 2025. Hilda was 88 and was surrounded by her family at home when she passed.

Hilda was the daughter of the late Vance Price and the late Dora Baucom, born on May 28th, 1936. She was preceded in death by...