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Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC

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...

Lloyd  Hubert Hinote, Sr.

Lloyd Hubert Hinote, Sr.

Nov 14, 2021

Lloyd Hubert Hinote, Sr, 77, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021. He is the son of the late Lloyd Alexander Hinote and Ruth Cooke Hinote. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Rene Hinote. Memorial services for Lloyd will be private. Lloyd served as a Captain in the US Army, serving three tours in Vietnam. He earned...

Vann Percy Parker

Vann Percy Parker

Nov 12, 2021

Vann Percy Parker, 85, passed away Friday, November 12, 2021. He is the son of the late Raymond Basil Parker and Minnie Walters Parker. Funeral services will be private. There will be an open day visitation 10:00AM until 4:00PM Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Gordon Funeral Service, 1904 Lancaster Ave., Monroe, NC 28112. The family will not be present...

Joseph Earl Stegall

Joseph Earl Stegall

Nov 10, 2021

Joseph Earl Stegall, 72, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021. He is the son of the late Ward Stegall and Helen Hinson Stegall. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Norma Drye; brothers Scottie Lane Stegall and Baby Stegall; nephew Billy Stegall. Funeral services for Joseph will be held 11:00AM Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Olive Branch...

Ginger Phifer Counts

Ginger Phifer Counts

Nov 10, 2021

Ginger Phifer Counts, 56, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday evening, November 10, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Ginger was born on September 16, 1965 in Union County, daughter of Robert Dean Phifer and Phyllis Mangum Phifer. She was preceded in death by her mother Phyllis Phifer on October 18, 2021. Funeral services...

Beth

Beth

Nov 10, 2021

Elizabeth Dowdle Bell April 7, 1960 - November 10, 2021 Elizabeth “Beth” Ruth Dowdle Bell, passed away on November 10, 2021 after battling cancer for most of this year. Beth was born in April of 1960 in Clinton, South Carolina to John H. Dowdle, Sr. and Florine Ginn Dowdle. Even during her formative years, she exhibited a competitive spirit,...

Grace Louise Medlin

Grace Louise Medlin

Nov 8, 2021

Grace Helms Medlin, 81, of Monroe, NC passed away Monday, November 8, 2021. She was born in Union County on May 30, 1940 daughter to the late James D.H. Helms and Virginia Rogers Almond. A graveside service will be held at 1:00PM, Friday, November 12, 2021 in Lakeland Memorial Park. Grace is survived by her loving husband Harold Reece...

Delores Reeb

Delores Reeb

Nov 7, 2021

Delores Reeb, 81, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021. She is the daughter of the late Roy Cecil Rape and Lona Stillwell Rape. She is also preceded in death by her husband George W. Reeb, Jr. Memorial services for Delores will be private. Delores loved the outdoors, watching birds and going to flea markets. Most of all she loved...

Edith Dorothy Defilippo

Edith Dorothy Defilippo

Nov 7, 2021

Edith Dwyer Defilippo (91) passed away peacefully and with loved ones by her side on November 7, 2021. Edith was born in Mount Vernon, New York on May 17, 1930. Her parents were Robert and Caroline Thornton. Edith had an older sister, Betty, who predeceased her. Edith graduated from Evander Childs High School at age 16 and began working...

Marie Antoinette Blanchard

Marie Antoinette Blanchard

Nov 6, 2021

Marie Antoinette “Annette” Marrone Thomas Blanchard, 96, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2021. Annette is the daughter of the late James Marrone and Carmella DiPerna Marrone. She is also preceded in death by her first husband, Ray Thomas; second husband, Boyce W. Blanchard; and one son, Jeffrey Mark Thomas. Memorial services for Annette will be held at a later...

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