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Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC

Teresa King Dover

Teresa King Dover

Dec 10, 2020

Teresa Lynn King Dover, 75 of Monroe NC, passed away peacefully on Thursday December 10, 2020. Born in Norfolk VA on February 22, 1945 to the late Callie Franklin King and Margaret Goodwin King. Teresa was a talented artist; a selfless wife, sister, mother, grandmother and friend; and devoted to her doggies Paris, Whiskey and Rocky. Teresa was a...

Ralph Lamar Redmon

Ralph Lamar Redmon

Dec 9, 2020

Mr. Ralph Redmon, 78 of Monroe, NC passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2020. He was born on June 4, 1942 in Union, SC, son of the late Ralph James Redmon & Virginia Shirley Redmon, he is also preceded in death by his wife Mary Bagwell Redmon, and a brother James Michael Redmon. A graveside service will be held...

Michael  Lindsay Williams

Michael Lindsay Williams

Dec 9, 2020

Mr. Michael L. Williams, 63, of Weddington, NC passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020. He was born in Union County on July 30, 1957 to the late Henry Frank Williams II and Anne Mae Waters Williams. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, December 17, 2020 in Lakeland Memorial Park, 1901 Lancaster Avenue, Monroe, NC...

Kathryn Marie Mcrorie

Kathryn Marie Mcrorie

Dec 9, 2020

March 17, 1929 - December 9, 2020 Kathryn Marie Kyker McRorie, age 91, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 9, 2020. She was born in Johnson City, Tennessee, and was the daughter of the late Charles Franklin and Eliza Murl McKee Kyker. At the time of her death, she lived in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee....

Bobby Joe Coley

Bobby Joe Coley

Dec 6, 2020

Dateline: Lancaster, SC BOBBY JOE COLEY December 23, 1932 - December 7, 2020 Bobby (Bob) Coley was born on December 23, 1933 in Burnsville, North Carolina, the son of the late Lee and Odie Coley. He is also preceded in death by a sister, Peggy Coley Yandle, and brother-in-law Bill. Growing up working on the family's farm, Bob was...

Phyllis Dean Baker

Phyllis Dean Baker

Dec 3, 2020

Mrs. Phyllis Dean Gordon Baker, 74, of Tega Cay, SC passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020 after a year long battle with cancer. She was born in Union County, NC on October 23, 1946, daughter to the late Albert Steve and Verla Helms Gordon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Haggins Baker, Sr. She is also...

Darrell Matthew "Matt" Fincher

Darrell Matthew "Matt" Fincher

Dec 3, 2020

Darrell Matthew ‘Matt” Fincher, AKA “Oose” 35, of Weddington, NC passed away December 3, 2020. He was born in Union County on June 26, 1985 to the late Ruben Darrell Fincher and Kathy Price Fincher. An outdoor funeral service will be held at 2:00PM Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at 3016 Twelve Mile Creek Road, Matthews, NC 28104, seating will...

Billy David Whitley

Billy David Whitley

Dec 1, 2020

Billy David Whitley, 86, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020. He was born June 11, 1934 in Chesterfield County, SC son to the late Howard Hosea Whitley and Mary Blake Trull Whitley, also preceded in death by a brother Paul Whitley, and a sister Ruby Funderburk. Bill was a US Navy Veteran, served 4 years during the Korean Conflict,...

Debra Sue Wallace

Debra Sue Wallace

Dec 1, 2020

Mrs. Debra McWhorter Wallace, 66, of Monroe, NC passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020. She was born in Union County on June 13, 1954, daughter to the late Robert Lee McWhorter and Betty Starnes McWhorter, she is also preceded in death by her grandson, Zachary Voglewede. Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM, Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Mary...

Sarah Frances Baker

Sarah Frances Baker

Dec 1, 2020

Sarah “Frances” Baker, 84, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020. She was born April 2, 1936 in Union County, daughter of the late Eustace Carl and Ethel Price Helms. She was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Baker and sisters, Louise Priles, Wilma Conder and Verla Ruth Hamilton and brother, Carl Helms, Jr.. A graveside service will be...

Steven Allan Wesenberg

Steven Allan Wesenberg

Nov 29, 2020

Mr. Steven Allan Wesenberg, 67, of Lancaster, SC, passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020. He was born in Owatonno, MN, on February 11, 1953 son to the late Clarence Robert Radel and Marie Brase Wesenberg. A memorial service will be held 3:00 PM Tuesday, December 1, 2020 with Pastor Mike Mulligan officiating in the Gordon Funeral Chapel, 1904 Lancaster...

Anthony Nicholas  Defonce, Jr.

Anthony Nicholas Defonce, Jr.

Nov 27, 2020

Anthony Nicholas DeFonce, Jr., 74, of Matthews, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020. He was born October 14, 1946 in Schenectady, NY a son to the late Anthony Nicholas DeFonce, Sr. and Helen Morrison DeFonce. He served in the United States Army, graduated from UNCC, retired as a Financial Analyst with the City of Charlotte. Funeral services will be...

William Patterson Keels

William Patterson Keels

Nov 27, 2020

Mr. William Patterson “Pat” Keels, 92, of Wesley Chapel, NC passed away surrounded by his loving family Friday, November 27, 2020. He was born in Mecklenburg County, NC on May 14, 1928 son to the late Issac Wesley Keels and Laura Anderson Keels. A graveside service will be held at 1:00PM, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Siler Presbyterian Church...

Jeffery Lynn Ray

Jeffery Lynn Ray

Nov 26, 2020

Jeffery Lynn Ray, 63, of Waxhaw, NC passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020. He was born in York, PA on December 11, 1956 son to Robert Brason Ray and Hilda Landis Ray. Funeral services will be private. Jeffery is survived by his parents as well as his brothers; Robert E. Ray of Gastonia, NC and Wayne E. Ray (Joy)...

Patricia Irene Beerman

Patricia Irene Beerman

Nov 26, 2020

Mrs. Patricia Post Beerman, 79, of Indian Trail, NC passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020. She was born in Lehigh county, PA on January 7, 1941 daughter to the late Martin Post and Stella Reed Post. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com Gordon Funeral Service and Crematory, 1904...

Dorothy  Morton Mcmanus

Dorothy Morton Mcmanus

Nov 25, 2020

Mrs. Dorothy Morton McManus, 85, of Monroe, NC went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. She was born in Union County on March 21, 1935 to the late E. Blease Morton and Lela Starnes Morton. She is also preceded in death by her son, Richard Gene Couick, husband Jimmy Lee McManus, as well as a...

Joseph Paul Price

Joseph Paul Price

Nov 23, 2020

Mr. Joseph Paul Price, 80, of Waxhaw, NC passed away Monday, November 23, 2020. He was born in Union County on December 20, 1939 to the late William Joseph Price and Beulah Howey Price. He is also preceded in death by his brother, William “Bill” Price and sister, Ann Price Williams. A memorial service will be held at 2:00PM,...

Nancy Hazelwood Price

Nancy Hazelwood Price

Nov 23, 2020

Nancy Hazelwood Cutchin Price of Monroe passed away at home Monday, November 23, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Nancy was born December 3, in Whitakers, NC. She was the daughter of the late Josiah Spencer Cutchin, Jr. and Willie Emma Hazelwood Cutchin. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Dr. William Henry Price, and a son...

Charles Winford Holtzclaw

Charles Winford Holtzclaw

Nov 22, 2020

Dr. Charles Winford Holtzclaw, known by his friends as Wint, of Monroe, N.C. and formerly of Charlotte, N.C. peacefully passed away on November 22, 2020. One of seven children, Dr. Holtzclaw was born on February 4, 1927, to the late Grover Bascom and Ola Myrtle Benfield Holtzclaw. In addition to his parents, Dr. Holtzclaw was preceded in death by...

Herbert Augustus Urbano

Herbert Augustus Urbano

Nov 22, 2020

Mr. Herbert Augustus Urbano, 89, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020. He was born in Jamaica Queens, NY, son to the late Faustino and Daisy Urbano. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Irene Clagett Urbano, son, Craig Urbano, son-in-law Barry Wyatt, grandson, Matthew Wyatt and brother, Ted Urbano. A graveside service will be held at 2:00PM...

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