Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC
Neal David Hess
Feb 8, 2021
Mr. Neal D. Hess, 73, of Monroe, NC passed away Monday, February 8, 2021. He was born in Philadelphia, PA, on July 15, 1947, son of the late Neal A. Hess and Kathrine Swenton Hess. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Linda H. Bless. A mass of resurrection service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday,...
Edward Samuel Parker
Feb 7, 2021
Mr. Edward “Preach” Parker Sr., 86, of Waxhaw, NC, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021. He was born in Union County on April 14, 1934, son to the late Cornelius Wilson Parker and Maime Richardson Parker. He is also preceded in death by his loving wife of 64 years Mrs. Betty Jo Faulk Parker, a brother, Frank Parker and...
Jeanette Griffin
Feb 4, 2021
Jeanette Griffin,73, of Monroe, NC passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021. She was born in Union County on November 30, 1947, daughter to the late Henry Roy Griffin and Kathleen Griffin. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Heath Griffin, Frank Griffin and Eugene Griffin; and two sisters, Arlee Witmore and Deloris Smith. A graveside service will...
Myrtle Helms
Feb 4, 2021
Myrtle Price Helms, 90, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021. She was born December 29, 1930 in Union County, NC daughter to the late Thomas Franklin & Maggie Haigler Price. She is also preceded in death by her husband James Helms, a daughter Deborah Mullis. A graveside service will be held 3:00 PM, Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Union...
Larry James Melton
Feb 4, 2021
Larry James Melton, 63, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021. He was born February 3, 1958 in Dayton, Ohio, son of the late Bonnie Lane and James P. Melton. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Melton. Larry loved music and playing different instruments. He was also an avid golfer. He is survived by his son,...
Marie Baucom
Feb 2, 2021
Marie Nance Baucom, 70, of Monroe, NC passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021. She was born in Union County on November 19, 1950, daughter to the late James David Nance and Lizzie Simpson Nance. She is also preceded in death by her brother, Johnny Nance, sister, Helen Davis and a brother-in-law, Gene Deese. A memorial service will be held...
Randy Wade Collins
Feb 1, 2021
Randy Wade Collins, 57, of Monroe, NC, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021. He was born in Union County on August 20, 1963, son to Mrs. Martha Walters Collins and the late Roy Wayne Collins. A funeral service will be held at 1:00PM, Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 2524 Stack Road, Monroe, NC 28112. Burial...
Elsie Lorraine Funderburk
Feb 1, 2021
Elsie L. Funderburk, 91, passed away Monday, February 1, 2021. She was born June 8, 1929 in Union County, NC, daughter of the late Jesse and Cynthia Richardson Deese. Ms. Funderburk is survived by her daughter, Jessie A. Haigler and grandson, Joseph Haigler. Funeral services will be Friday, February 5, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. in Midway United Methodist Church,...
Larry Edd Griffin
Feb 1, 2021
Larry Edd Griffin, 64, went to his heavenly home on Monday, February 1, 2021. He was born on September 30, 1956 in Union County to Betty Floyd Griffin (Aldridge) and the late Tommy Parker Griffin. The family will visit with friends and family Friday, February 5, 2021 from 6-8 p.m. at Gordon Funeral Service, 1904 Lancaster Ave, Monroe, NC,...
Helen Marie Lathan
Jan 31, 2021
Mrs. Helen Marie Secrest Lathan, 92, of Monroe, NC passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021. She was born in Union County on February 20, 1928, daughter to the late Bruce Secrest and Pauline Benton Secrest. She is also preceded in death by her step-mother Mabel Secrest and husband Randall Lathan, and a sister Joan Secrest Fielden. A private graveside...
John Robert Davis
Jan 30, 2021
John Robert Davis Jr., 60, of Monroe, NC passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021. He was born in Boston Massachusetts on August 28, 1960, son to the late John Robert Davis Sr., and Leta Anderson. He is also preceded by brother Douglas Wall and daughter Lindsey Moales. A graveside service will be held at 11:00AM, Friday, February 5, 2021...
Glenn Earl Marshall
Jan 29, 2021
Glenn Earl Marshall, 91, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021. He was born May 30, 1929 in Pinckney, MI, son of the late Clarence and Irene Hoffman Marshall. Mr. Marshall is survived by his daughter, Rhoda Joy Marx of Waxhaw. Service will be available to view at the following link. https://youtu.be/F-MYIxWKChc Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com Gordon...
Marlene Louise Coleman
Jan 28, 2021
Marlene Louise Coleman, of Myrtle Beach, SC, 51, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021. She was born May 6, 1969 in Pike County, KY, daughter of Rev. Harold and Patsy R. (Webb) Coleman. Marlene was a pharmacist and a graduate of The Ohio State University. She enjoyed scuba diving, boating, fishing, traveling, sight-seeing and gardening. She was kind, gentle,...
Timothy Houston Quick
Jan 28, 2021
Timothy “Tim” Houston Quick, 75, of Monroe, NC, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2021. He was born on September 19, 1945 in Union County son to the late Houston Quick and Martha Griffin Quick. A memorial service will be held at 4:00PM, Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Gordon Funeral Chapel, 1904 Lancaster Ave, Monroe, NC 28112. The family will...
Drexel Atlas Baucom
Jan 27, 2021
Mr. Drexel Atlas Baucom age 90, passed away on January 27, 2021 in Monroe. Born in Union County, NC he was the son of the late William Alfred and Alice Brooks Baucom; Mr. Baucom was retired from the ABC Commission and he loved the beach and farming and was a caregiver for his family. In addition to his parents...
Eleanor Jane Helms
Jan 26, 2021
Eleanor “Jane” Helms, 81, of Monroe, NC passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021. She was born in Bessemer City, NC daughter to the late Lewis McCain Hedgepath and Mary Stowe Hedgepath. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband John Hall “Bill” Helms. Jane served as a Magistrate for over 30 years in Union County, and was...
George Ricky Hill
Jan 25, 2021
George “Ricky” Hill, 67, of Monroe, NC passed away Monday, January 25, 2021. He was born in Union County on June 23, 1953, son to the late G.B. Hill and Daisy Tucker Hill. He is also preceded in death by a sister, Phyllis Griffin. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 29, 2021 at Love...
Louise Prater Underhill
Jan 25, 2021
Louise Prater Underhill, 92 passed away with her family by her side at Jesse Helms Nursing Center on January 25, 2021. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, August 7, 2021 in the Gordon Funeral Chapel 1904 Lancaster Ave. Monroe, NC 28112. She was born April 22, 1928 in McMinnville, Tennessee, daughter of the late...
Vincent Philip Pollina
Jan 24, 2021
Vincent Philip Pollina, 79, of Monroe, NC, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, on March, 1, 1941 son to the late Philip Pollina and Rose D’Agostino Pollina. Vincent will always be remembered for his sense of humor and quick wit. He was a devoted son, brother, and Uncle. He graduated from New Dorp...
Gladys Nell Zellmer
Jan 24, 2021
Gladys Nell Stoltze Zellmer, 99, of Waxhaw, NC passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021. She was born in Sioux City, Iowa, daughter to the late William Stoltze and Anna Lovgren. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Ernest John Zellmer and a daughter, Sallie Eileen Carlson A service of resurrection will be held at 1:00PM Friday, January...
