Obituaries

Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC

Steven  Edwin Howard

Steven Edwin Howard

Aug 10, 2020

Mr. Steven Edwin Howard,72, of Marshville, NC passed away Monday, August 10, 2020. He was born in Mecklenburg County on February 14, 1948 to the late Harley Edwin Howard and Betty Shore Howard. A service to honor Steve will be held at a later date. Steve served his country as a Drill Sergeant in the United States Army, based...

Rachel Ellen Fuller

Rachel Ellen Fuller

Aug 9, 2020

Rachel Sanders Fuller passed away on August 9, 2020 at Plantation Estates in Matthews, NC. She lived in Monroe, NC for over 51 years before moving to Plantation Estates in 2005. Rachel was born in Chesterfield County, SC on April 6, 1927, daughter of the late Boyce Heath and Annie Hicks Sanders. Survivors include her daughter, Kelly Vrabel and...

Ernest Oren Simpson

Ernest Oren Simpson

Aug 4, 2020

Mr. Ernest Oren Simpson, 84, of Monroe, NC passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020. He was born in Union County on May 28, 1936 son to the late Fred Simpson and Ruth Presson Simpson. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, John Dowd Simpson, George Lowell Simpson and a sister, Fredine S. Page. Oren, served his country...

Justin  Lee Simpson

Justin Lee Simpson

Aug 4, 2020

Mr. Justin Lee Simpson, 24, of Monroe, NC passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020. He was born on August 27, 1995 in Union County, son to Bryine Keith Simpson and Pamela Simmons Simpson. Justin served his country in the United States Army, serving in Korea and was awarded several medals. He loved to create laughter with those among him...

David Larke Plyler, Sr.

David Larke Plyler, Sr.

Jul 31, 2020

Dateline: Matthews Known for selflessly giving so much of his time, energy, and attention to help others, David Larke Plyler Sr. always said “I will rest when the good Lord tells me to rest.” After 62 years of helping others, the Lord swiftly called Larke to rest this week. He passed away on July 31, 2020 in his home...

Pattie Lee Harris

Pattie Lee Harris

Jul 30, 2020

Pattie Lee Harris, 95, of Monroe, NC, moved to her heavenly home on July 30, 2020 surrounded by loving family. Pattie was born February 22, 1925, a daughter to the late Ben & Ola Mae Massey of Wesley Chapel, NC. During these times of limiting the numbers for social gatherings, the Family respects your concerns of avoiding crowds, so...

Hazel  Aileen Price

Hazel Aileen Price

Jul 30, 2020

Hazel Aileen Hill Price, 91, of Monroe, NC passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020. She was born in Union County, NC on April 27, 1929 to the late Walter Edgar Hill and Ida Strawn Hill. She is also preceded in death by her husband Clyde Wilson Price and a son Tommy Price. A funeral service will be held at...

Lois Esther Simpson

Lois Esther Simpson

Jul 29, 2020

God called Lois Gordon Simpson home on Wednesday, July 29, 2020. She was born on April 28, 1932, in Jefferson, SC., daughter of the late Plummer James Gordon and Connie Watkins Gordon. She was a lifelong resident of Union County. Marrying the love of her life, Bobby Sam Simpson, on April 4, 1953. They lived most of their 61...

Floreet Steen Johnson

Floreet Steen Johnson

Jul 28, 2020

Mrs. Floreet Steen Johnson, 89, of Monroe, NC formally of Hartsville, SC passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 in Monroe NC while surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Floreet Steen Johnson was born on April 3, 1931 in Chesterfield, South Carolina to the late Lee Steen and Carrie Griggs Steen. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Evelyn Deese

Evelyn Deese

Jul 27, 2020

Evelyn Rape Deese, 72, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020. She was born July 10, 1948 in Union County, daughter of the late Hayden Sheppard and Gladys Carnes Rape. A private celebration of her life will be held at Sandy Ridge Baptist Church. A drive-through graveside visitation for those wishing to offer condolences will be held from 11:00am until...

John Wilkins Pettus

John Wilkins Pettus

Jul 27, 2020

John Wilkins Pettus III, 71, of Monroe, NC passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020. He was born on April 21, 1949 son to the late John Wilkins Pettus Jr. He is survived by his mother, Thelma Warren Pettus of Monroe, he beloved wife Debra Sain Pettus of the home, daughter Meghan Pettus Helms (Brandon) of Monroe, sister Jane...

Billy Ray Sims

Billy Ray Sims

Jul 25, 2020

Mr. Billy Ray Sims, 82, of Monroe, NC passed away in his home Saturday, July 25, 2020. He was born in Union County, NC on May 2, 1938 son of the late Billy and Madeline Newell Sims. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Sandra “Sandi” Sims Whitley. After retiring from Bell South in Charlotte, Bill spent...

Susan Diane Easley

Susan Diane Easley

Jul 25, 2020

Mrs. Susan Howard Easley, 64, of Monroe, NC passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020. She was born in Mecklenburg County on April 20, 1956 to the late Homer Gene Howard and Betty Hill Howard. She was also preceded in death by her sister Cynthia Howard. A memorial service will be held at 7:30pm on Thursday, July 30, 2020 at...

Nancy Summer Mack

Nancy Summer Mack

Jul 19, 2020

Mrs. Nancy Summer Mack, 91, of Monroe, NC went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 19, 2020. She was born in Oakboro, NC on July 15, 1929 daughter to the late Leland Sease and Lottie Barbee Summer. She was also preceded in death by her husband John Bailey Mack, Sr., son John Bailey Mack, Jr., and grandson...

Sylvia Jenkins "Connie" Jacobs

Sylvia Jenkins "Connie" Jacobs

Jul 16, 2020

Sylvia Jenkins "Connie" Jacobs, age 96, passed away peacefully at Hospice of Union County, on Thursday, July 16, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Born February 15, 1924 in Maryville, TN, where she was raised, Connie was the third of three children of Sylvester and Mary Garner Jenkins. She and her husband, Fred, settled in Gastonia, NC to make...

Elizabeth Ann Deese

Elizabeth Ann Deese

Jul 11, 2020

Ann Deese, 71, of Monroe, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2020. Ann was born in Union County on October 28, 1948 a daughter of the late Carneice Wilton and Mary Elizabeth Lowery Griffin. She was a member of Lee Park Baptist Church, was employed over 30 years by Wingate University. Family was everything to her. Funeral services for Ann...

Nancy Gulledge Rorie

Nancy Gulledge Rorie

Jul 10, 2020

Nancy Gulledge Rorie, age 76, of the Trinity Community in Union County, North Carolina, passed away on July 10, 2020, after a battle with COVID-19. She was born in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, the daughter of Embree Gulledge and Sarah Funderburk Gulledge, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Emmett Gulledge and...

Darrell Burton Catron

Darrell Burton Catron

Jul 8, 2020

Darrell Burton Catron, 89, of Monroe, NC passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2020. He was born in Wythe County, VA on September 26, 1930 to the late Lewis H. Sr. and Vivian K. Catron. He is also preceded in death by his loving wife Martha Ann Graham Catron, siblings, Lewis H. Catron Jr. “J.R.”, Charles C. Catron, Dewey...

Andrew Josiah Kiker

Andrew Josiah Kiker

Jul 7, 2020

Infant Andrew Josiah Kiker, born July 1, 2020 to Randy Kiker Jr. and Victoria Wells Kiker passed away July 7, 2020. Andrew came into this world a tiny warrior. He spent 6 days in the NICU being prayed for and loved by so many. In those short, precious days we held his little hand as he began to recognize...

Shelby Jean Stegall

Shelby Jean Stegall

Jul 7, 2020

Shelby “Jean” Stegall, 80, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. She was born February 22, 1940, daughter of the late Foster and Emmie Tarlton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hiram Stegall; son, Michael Stegall and son-in-law, Ernie Carraway, siblings; Charles "Pete" Tarlton, Jr. Tarlton, Jackie Moss, all of Monroe...

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