Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC
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
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
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...
Timmy Dale Helms
Nov 5, 2021
Timmy Dale Helms “Paw”, 62, went home to be with his Lord & Savior Friday, November 5, 2021. He was born September 24, 1959 in Union County, NC son of the late Coy Neal & Lois Rushing Helms. He is also preceded in death by a sister Judy Price, brother-in-law Roger Price, and his father-in-law Kenneth Rushing. Funeral services...
Nancy Bessent Black
Nov 4, 2021
Nancy Bessent Black, 92, of Monroe, NC passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021. She was born in Davie County, NC on February 10, 1929 daughter to the late Samuel Russell Bessent and Bess Cloe Wood Bessent. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband John Walter “Jack” Black. Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM on Wednesday,...
Susan Parella Singletary
Nov 2, 2021
Susan P. Singletary, 85, sunrise, March 23, 1936 and entered sunset, November 2, 2021. Susan is the daughter of the late Willie and Dorothy Jones Singletary. She is also preceded in death by her adopted daughter, Diane Colleymore; five sisters and one brother. A celebration of life will be held at 11:00AM Monday, November 8, 2021 at Gordon Funeral...
Olin Samuel Howey, Sr.
Nov 1, 2021
Olin Samuel Howey, Sr., 88, passed away November 1, 2021. He was born March 28, 1933 in Union County, NC, son of the late Otho and Ona Lee Price Howey. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Cynthia Howey, daughter Cynthia Howey and son, Olin Samuel Howey, Jr. Graveside services with military honors will be Saturday, November...
Timothy Wayne Helms
Oct 31, 2021
Timothy “Tim” Wayne Helms, 57, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2021. He is the son of the late Carl Helms, Jr. and Jane Helms. Graveside services for Tim will be held 11:00AM Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Price Cemetery, 4817 Friendly Church Rd., Indian Trail, NC 28079. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at Price Cemetery....
Elizabeth Hartis Horne
Oct 30, 2021
Elizabeth Hartis Horne, 91, of Wingate, NC passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021. She was born in Union County on February 2, 1930 daughter to the late Murray Oscar Hartis and Rosa Lugenia Griffin Hartis. She is preceded in death by her loving husband Gary A. Horne. Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM, Thursday, November 4, 2021...
Nancy (Ni'Que) Haywood Heafner
Oct 29, 2021
Nancy “Nique” Haywood Heafner, 66, passed away Friday, October 29, 2021. She was born February 11, 1955 in Mecklenburg County. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lena McMurray Haywood, father Wiley Haywood, and sister Sandra Haywood Nivens. Funeral services will be Sunday, November 7, 2021 at 4:00 pm in Gordon Funeral Chapel, 1904 Lancaster Avenue, Monroe, NC...
Peggy Loflin Jennings
Oct 28, 2021
Peggy Loflin Jennings, 78, of Waxhaw, NC passed away Thursday, October 28, 2021. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on October 19, 1943 daughter to the late Harry Mark McNeal and Harriett Kalar McNeal. Peggy was admired by all for her strong devotion to her family and church and her love of all animals, especially birds. When she wasn't...
Leroy R Simpson
Oct 25, 2021
Leroy R. Simpson passed from this life to his eternal rest on Monday, October 25, 2021 at the age of 96. He was the son of the late Z.K. Simpson and Arrie Tarlton Simpson. Born on March 19, 1925, he lived his life here in Union County as a man of integrity in all his business and personal conduct,...
Michael John Antkoviak
Oct 22, 2021
Dateline: Monroe, NC Mr. Michael John Antkoviak age 81, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021 in Monroe, NC. He was the son of the late Edward Michael and Margaret Nyerges Antkoviak. and he was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years Gale Antkoviak. Mr. Antkoviak was a jazz aficionado and collector, and a supporter of many...
Phyllis Phifer
Oct 18, 2021
Phyllis Mangum Phifer, 73, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 18, 2021. She is the daughter of the late Jessie Vatchel Mangum and Dezzie Threatt Mangum. Phyllis is preceded in death by siblings, Carolyn Phifer, Jimmy Mangum, Benny Mangum all of Monroe and Vivian Manshack of Mineral Springs. Funeral services for Phyllis will be...
Loretta Ann Brauda
Oct 17, 2021
Loretta Hargette Brauda, 81, went to be with the Lord on October 17, 2021. She was born to the late Bill Hargette and Jessie Hargette in Wingate, North Carolina on April 08, 1940. She married John Brauda in 1958 the true love of her life and together they raised 2 children, who she is survived by, Jeff Brauda (Kelly)...
Marqus Le Dontae Richardson
Oct 17, 2021
Marqus Le Dontae Richardson, 31 of Lancaster, SC., passed away Sunday, October 17, 2021. He was born at Union Memorial Hospital in Union County on August 28, 1990. A memorial service will be held at 2:00PM, Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Gordon Funeral Chapel, 1904 Lancaster Ave, Monroe, NC 28112. The family will receive friends from 6:00PM until 8:00PM...
Lloyd Thomas King
Oct 16, 2021
Lloyd Thomas King, 94, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021. He was born September 29, 1927 in Union County, son of the late Samuel Randolph King & Mary Manus King. He is also preceded in death by his wife Fola Chaney King, three brothers: Paul King, Lewis King, Jackie King, and a sister Doris Daughtery. A funeral service will...
James Burkhalter Greenberg
Oct 16, 2021
James Burkhalter Greenberg, 77, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2021. He is the son of the late John Lee and Ola Mae Underwood. Funeral service for Jim will be 2:00PM Thursday, October 21, 2021 at Forest Hills Baptist Church, 2006 Willis Long Rd., Monroe, NC 28110. The family will receive friends 6:00PM until 8:00PM Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at...
Ned Brinson Helms
Oct 15, 2021
Ned B. Helms passed peacefully from this world on Friday, October 15, 2021. Memorial service for Ned will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 19th at Central United Methodist Church, 806 S. Hayne St., Monroe, NC 28112. Family will receive friends in Central Hall prior to the service from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. Masks are respectfully requested during...
Patricia Ann Le Vance
Oct 15, 2021
Patricia Ann LeVance was a loving, caring wife, mother, and grandmother. Patricia passed away October 15th, 2021, surrounded by her husband Jim, her daughter Tina, her sister Helen, her son-in-law Tony, and her grandchildren, Dana and Leah. She was born on January 1st, 1945 in Montclair, New Jersey. She was raised in Bayville, New Jersey, and raised her daughter...


