Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC
David Lee Hinson
Nov 20, 2020
David Lee Hinson, 76, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020. He was born April 11, 1944 in Mecklenburg County, NC son of the late Edward Augustus & Pearl Whitley Hinson. He is also preceded in death by a brother Thomas Hinson. A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday November 28, 2020 at Ritch Family Cemetery, 6701 Indian...
William "Bill" Croom Fordham
Nov 19, 2020
William "Bill" Croom Fordham, 80 years young, left his earthly home in Crestwood, KY early on Thursday morning, November 19, 2020 and entered into eternal rest in his heavenly home. Born in Washington, DC on March 26, 1940 to the late Jefferson Barnes Fordham and Rebecca Norwood Fordham, he was the second son of their two children. After living...
Louise Baucom Shirley
Nov 18, 2020
Mrs. Louise Baucom Shirley, 78, of Peachland, NC passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 28, 1942 daughter of the late Marshall Baucom and Verona Rushing Baucom. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Shirley and son, Marty Baucom, brothers, Bill Baucom and Harold Baucom. A graveside...
Samuel Woodroe Spradlin
Nov 15, 2020
Mr. Samuel “Sam” Woodroe Spradlin, Jr; age 66, passed away on November 15, 2020 in Monroe, NC. Sam was born in Montgomery County, Virginia a son of the late Samuel Woodroe Spradlin, Sr; and Loretta Mae Woolwine Spradlin. Mr. Spradlin was a poultry farmer, and was an avid car enthusiast; loved racing, music and going to Myrtle Beach on...
Lura Ann Rape
Nov 13, 2020
Mrs. Ann Rape, 75, of Monroe, NC passed away Friday, November 13, 2020. She was born in Union County on July 25, 1945, daughter to the late John Ray Fincher and Ollie Ruth Medlin Fincher. She is also preceded in death by her siblings, Rayford Fincher, Collene Price, Lorraine Helms, John Fincher, Carol Moser and Darrell Fincher. A funeral...
Lucille Mcrorie
Nov 12, 2020
Mrs. Lucille Winters McRorie, 80, of Monroe, NC passed away November 12, 2020. She was born March 25, 1940 daughter to the late Raymond and Viola Rogers Winter. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Allen Winters and a great-grandchild, Mason Worrells. She was a Navy wife, a resident of this area since 1975, and a member...
Robert Franklin Akers
Nov 12, 2020
Robert Franklin Akers, Sr., 94, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020 in Monroe, NC, surrounded by his loving wife and family. Franklin was born on December 19, 1925 in Patrick County, VA son of the late Elmer and Clora Alice Akers of Bassett, VA. He is also preceded in death by three of his sisters Eva Prillaman, Colleen Stone,...
Catherine Gartner
Nov 8, 2020
Catherine Marie Sloan Gartner, 43, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020. She was born in Charlotte, NC on January 5, 1977, daughter of the late Hugh Franklin Sloan and Mary Rea Sloan Kiser. Cathy graduated from Sun Valley High School; class of 1995. She was a beloved preschool teacher, loving mother and wife and a devoted follower of Christ....
Louise Melton Rape
Nov 6, 2020
Mrs. Louise Melton Rape, 87, of Monroe, NC passed away Friday, November 6, 2020 at Woodridge Assisted Living Facility. She was born in Union County on July 14, 1933 daughter to the late Vanner Melton. She was also preceded in death by her husband James A. Rape and daughter Terri Rape, brothers, Aaron, Crummie, Dillon and Archie Melton. A...
Ricky Andre "Rick" Black
Oct 30, 2020
Ricky Andre “Rick” Black, 61, passed away Friday, October 30, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born July 19, 1959 in Union County, NC son of the late Bobby Andre & Mary Louise Orr Black. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held 2:00 PM, Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Antioch Baptist Church,...
Sadie Mae Austin
Oct 29, 2020
Mrs. Sadie Mae Sikes Austin, 75, of Waxhaw, NC passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020. She was born in Union County. NC on December 3, 1944, daughter to the late Walter Sikes and Cordelia S. Sikes. She was also preceded in death by her husband Ormand Austin. A private graveside service will be held on Monday, November 2, 2020...
Linda Luretta Grubb
Oct 29, 2020
Linda Luretta Mills Grubb, 82, passed away on October 29th. She was born in Union County on June 21, 1938 daughter of the late Ellis and Toleda Thomas Mills. Mrs. Grubb was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Victor Grubb, Sr., sisters Virginia M. Courtney, Dorothy M. Haigler and Lola M. Arnold, brothers Calvin...
Gary Lane Helms
Oct 28, 2020
Mr. Gary Lane Helms, 62, of Monroe, NC passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020. He was born in Union County on September 25, 1958, son to the late Jerry Ray Helms and Rebecca Conrad Helms. A graveside service will be held at 12:00PM at Shiloh Baptist Church Cemetery, 2301 Rocky River Rd, Monroe, NC 28110. The family will receive...
Lula Mae Coan
Oct 28, 2020
Mrs. Lula Mae Grant Coan, 78, of Monroe, NC passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2020. She was born in Greenwood County, SC on August 29, 1942 daughter to the late Lawrence Grant and Mary Helms Grant. A private graveside service will be held on Friday, October 30, 2020 at Lakeland Memorial Park. Lula Mae is survived by her loving...
John Robert Mckee
Oct 26, 2020
JR McKee January 23, 1937 - October 26, 2020 John Robert McKee, Jr., 83, of Matthews, passed away October 26, 2020 at Novant Hospital Matthews, NC. Graveside services will be at 11 AM Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Sharon Memorial Park, Charlotte. Pastor Ron Gregory and Kenny Sossamon will be officiating. Interment with military rights will be in Sharon...
James Edward Haywood
Oct 25, 2020
James Edward “Buster” Haywood, 70, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020. He was born September 12, 1950 in Union County, NC son of the late John R. & Hattie Helms Haywood, he was preceded in death by a brother John Arnold Haywood. Mr. Haywood was a proud Army Veteran, where he served in Germany. He loved to travel, working...
Dr. G.D. Kruchko, Dvm
Oct 25, 2020
Dr. G.D. Kruchko, DVM, 84, of Monroe, NC. passed away Sunday, October 25, 2020. He was born in Charlotte County, Virginia on June 20, 1936 to the late George Kruchko and Josephine Bradburn Kruchko. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Louise Kruchko. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at 4:00PM at...
Bruce Bradley
Oct 23, 2020
Avery Bruce Bradley Jr. 83, of Monroe, North Carolina went to be with the Lord surrounded by his beloved family on Friday, October 23, 2020. “Bruce” was born July 16, 1937 in Hamlet, North Carolina, son of the late Avery Bruce Bradley, Sr. & Audrey Clontz Bradley. A service to Celebrate and Honor Bruce’s life will be held 2:00...
Patty Lee Shehane
Oct 23, 2020
Mrs. Patty Lee Robinson Rice Shehane, 86, of Monroe, NC passed away Friday, October 23, 2020. She was born in Union County on December 9, 1933 to the late John Augustus Robinson and Ethel Mann Robinson. A graveside service will be held at 2:00PM, Sunday, October 25, 2020 at Lakeland Memorial Park. She enjoyed playing the piano and organ...
Mary Moore Hancock
Oct 22, 2020
Mrs. Mary Moore Hancock, 87, of Monroe, NC passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020. One day shy of her 88th birthday. She was born in Union County on October 23, 1932 to the late Woodrow Wilson Moore and Katy Helms Moore. She is also preceded in death by her husband George T. Hancock, son George Hancock, brother Billy...
