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Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC

Brenden Michiel Faassen

Brenden Michiel Faassen

May 8, 2020

Brenden Michiel Faassen, 27, passed away Friday, May 8, 2020. He was born June 2, 1992 in Mecklenburg County. He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Wanona Wentz Arant. During these times of limiting the numbers for social gatherings, the Faassen and Arant family respects your concerns of avoiding crowds, so they welcome you to stop by Gordon...

Susan Lee Nakamura

Susan Lee Nakamura

May 7, 2020

Mrs. Susan Lee Nakamura, 62, of Waxhaw, NC, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020. She was born in Mullins, SC on November 27,1957. Susan is preceded in death by her father Jathen Lee. During these times of limiting the numbers for social gatherings, the Nakamura Family respects your concerns of avoiding crowds, so they welcome you to stop by...

Cheryl  Lynn Cole

Cheryl Lynn Cole

May 4, 2020

Cheryl Lynn Ordish Cole, 73, passed away suddenly at home on May 4, 2020. She was born September 10, 1946 in Easton, Pennsylvania daughter of the late Richard T. Ordish and Dorothy Myers Ordish. She was preceded in death by her husband Orville “Bud” Cole in 2009. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Cheryl Cole will be...

Elizabeth Anne Kennington

Elizabeth Anne Kennington

May 4, 2020

Elizabeth Anne McGuirt Kennington, 84, died peacefully Monday, May 4, 2020, at Carrington Place, Matthews. She was a native of Monroe, the daughter of R. Hall and Lucile Price McGuirt. Anne was preceded in death by her parents, her husband William “Bill” Kennington and a brother, Robert “Bob” H. McGuirt, Jr. Anne was a graduate of Monroe High School...

Timothy Peter Thimios

Timothy Peter Thimios

Apr 30, 2020

Mr. Timothy Peter Thimios, 75, of Monroe, NC, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2020. He was born in Cook County, IL, on December 1, 1944 to the late Peter Thimios and Jean Baffes Thimios. A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM, Monday, May 4, 2020 at Lakeland Memorial Park, 1901 Lancaster Ave. Monroe, NC 28112. Tim is survived...

Jean Griffin

Jean Griffin

Apr 28, 2020

Mrs. Jean Morton Griffin, 79, of Monroe, NC passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020. She was born in Union County on March 20, 1941 to the late Silas Morton and Vessie Wright Morton. She is also preceded in death by her brothers, Fletcher Morton, Leroy Morton (Ruth), Wesley Morton (Nancy); sister, Darlene Hargett and brother-in-law Carroll Deason. A private...

Helen  Simpson Van Huss

Helen Simpson Van Huss

Apr 27, 2020

Mrs. Helen Simpson Van Huss, 81, of Rock Hill, SC passed away on Monday, April 27, 2020. She was born in Union County, NC on November 7, 1938 to the late Samuel Simpson and Margaret Huey Simpson. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband Dennis Francis Van Huss, brother, Bill Simpson and sister, Jean Cole. A...

Sammy Glenn Hildreth

Sammy Glenn Hildreth

Apr 26, 2020

Sammy Glenn Hildreth passed into the presence of His Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, April 26, 2020 with his loving family by his side. Glenn was born on February 4, 1955 in Thomasville, North Carolina to his parents Joseph Clay Hildreth and Vernie Martin Hildreth. A private graveside service will be held at Lakeland Memorial Park. Due to the...

Geraldine Little

Geraldine Little

Apr 26, 2020

Mrs. Geraldine Helms Little,81, of Monroe, NC passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020. She was born in Union County, NC on February 28, 1939 to the late Whiteford Helms and Daisy Griffin Helms. During these times of limiting the numbers for social gatherings, the Little Family respects your concerns of avoiding crowds, so they welcome you to stop by...

Harlow Edward Jones

Harlow Edward Jones

Apr 25, 2020

Mr. Harlow E. Jones, Jr, age 83, of Indian Trail, NC, previous resident of Cohasset, MA, passed away Saturday, April 25th, 2020. He was born in Warren, MA, son to the late Harlow and Alice Jones. He was preceded in death by his 2 sisters, Barbara Keith and Betty Jones. Harlow graduated from Warren High School in 1955. He...

Ruth Allen

Ruth Allen

Apr 24, 2020

Mrs. Ruth Allen, 69, of Indian Trail, NC passed away Friday, April 24, 2020. She was born in Lumberton, NC on November 27, 1950 to the late Robert and Beulah Jernigan Prevatte. She is also preceded in death by her two brothers; Billy Prevatte and Gene Prevatte. During these times of limiting the numbers for social gatherings, the Allen...

Donald Allen Reitan

Donald Allen Reitan

Apr 21, 2020

Mr. Don Reitan, 58, of Monroe, NC passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Don was born in Mecklenburg County on May 26, 1961 to the late William Reitan and Joe Ann Church Scott. 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 Lancaster Ave, Monroe,...

Wilda Lucille Ingle

Wilda Lucille Ingle

Apr 20, 2020

Wilda Lucille Ingle, 85, of Monroe, passed away Monday, April 20, 2020.. She was born in Lee County, VA on June 13, 1934 a daughter of the late Cort Ferdnana and Kate Davis Matlock. She is preceeded in death by her husband Rex Chester Ingle. A private graveside service will be held in the Silver Leaf Baptist Church Cemetery...

Johnnie Mae Manus

Johnnie Mae Manus

Apr 19, 2020

Mrs. Johnnie Mae Manus, 66 of Marshville, NC passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020. She was born in Union County on December 10, 1953 to the late General John Griffin and Frances Starnes Griffin. A graveside service will be held at 11:00am Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at Lakeland Memorial Park. During these times of limiting the numbers for social...

Margaret Jean Cole

Margaret Jean Cole

Apr 17, 2020

Margaret Jean Simpson Cole, age 88, passed away Friday, April 17, 2020. She was born in Union County a daughter to the late Samuel and Margaret Huey Simpson. She is preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Cole, and her brother, Bill Simpson. Jean was a retiree with the City of Monroe where she was employed for many years....

Barbara Jane Braswell

Barbara Jane Braswell

Apr 16, 2020

Mrs. Barbara “Jane” Morgan Braswell, 83, loving wife, mother and grandmother, ascended to her heavenly reward Thursday, April 16, 2020. She was born April 23, 1936, in Monroe, North Carolina to the late Howard and Leola Morgan. Jane is survived by her husband, Weldon. They were married for 65 wonderful years. They had the most beautiful marriage and relationship...

Mary Louiza Gamble

Mary Louiza Gamble

Apr 8, 2020

Mary Louiza Howie Gamble, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 8, 2020. Born in Monroe, NC on August 12, 1931, she was the daughter to the late William Allison Howie and Flossie Harriett Lingle Howie, also preceded in death by her loving husband of forty years Joe Paul Gamble Jr. During these times of limiting...

Donna Gail Jenkins

Donna Gail Jenkins

Apr 8, 2020

Mrs. Donna Outen Jenkins, 67, of Locust, NC passed away Wednesday. April 8, 2020. She was born in Mecklenburg County on November 18, 1952. She is preceded in death by her father William “Bill” Outen, husband John “Dan” Jenkins, and brother William Fredrickson Outen. The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date to celebrate Donna’s...

Mark Thomas Raiter

Mark Thomas Raiter

Apr 8, 2020

Mr. Mark Thomas Raiter, 52, of Monroe, NC passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Hudson County, NJ on October 19, 1967 a son of the late Thomas and Patricia Smith Raiter. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Jaclyn Raiter, grandparents; Joseph Paul Raiter, Leslie and...

Franklin Scott Tyson

Franklin Scott Tyson

Apr 7, 2020

Mr. Scott Tyson, 53, of Monroe, NC passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020. He was born in Union County on August 16, 1966. He is survived by his parents Grady Tyson and Cora Lee Holman Tyson. During these times of limiting the numbers for social gatherings, the Tyson Family respects your concerns of avoiding crowds, so they welcome you...

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