Obituaries

Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC

Catherine Gartner

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Albert Craven Gordon

Albert Craven Gordon

Oct 21, 2020

Mr. Albert Craven Gordon, 67, of Monroe, NC passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020. He was born in Union County on February 28, 1953 son to the late Albert Fredrick Gordon and Clara Massey Gordon. He is also preceded in death by his brother Calvin Gordon. The family will receive friends from 1:00PM until 4:00PM on Sunday, October 25,...

Margaret Diane Godfrey

Margaret Diane Godfrey

Oct 20, 2020

Waxhaw, NC Mrs. Margaret Diane Godfrey, age 69, passed away on October 20, 2020 at her home. Funeral arrangements will be private.

William Joel "Bill" Brewer

William Joel "Bill" Brewer

Oct 18, 2020

Bill Brewer was born to William and Tal Brewer on May 25, 1944. He graduated from Monroe High School in 1962 and then East Carolina University in 1966. Bill passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020. Survived by his wife Kay Hargett Brewer, his children Buddy (Cissy) Brewer, Brad (Amy) Brewer and Susan (Chris) Boggs and his eight grandchildren, which...

Theresa Victoria Dilallo

Theresa Victoria Dilallo

Oct 18, 2020

Theresa Victoria Dilallo, 67, of Mineral Springs, NC, formerly of Panama City, FL, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020.She was born on April 17, 1953 a daughter to the late Art Dilallo and Marie Russo Dilallo. A graveside service will be held at 3:00pm Thursday, October 21, 2020 at Newell Family Cemetery 6403 Waxhaw Hwy. Mineral Springs, NC. Victoria...

Peggy Jean Outen

Peggy Jean Outen

Oct 16, 2020

Mrs. Peggy Jean Spears Outen, 92, of Matthews, NC passed away Friday, October 16, 2020. She was born in Mecklenburg County on August 24, 1928, daughter to the late James Spears and Flora Mullis Spears. She is also preceded in death by her husband William “Bill” Outen, son, William Fredrickson Outen, daughter, Donna Outen Jenkins, siblings, James Franklin Spears...

Joshua Allen Muncy

Joshua Allen Muncy

Oct 15, 2020

Mr. Joshua Allen Muncy, 84, of Monroe, NC passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020. He was born in Hazard, Kentucky on December 10, 1935, son of the late Russell Muncy and Stella Taylor Muncy. He is also preceeded in death by a sister, Annette Dalton. A private memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Gordon...

Angela  Jo Bell

Angela Jo Bell

Oct 14, 2020

Mrs. Angela Jo Bell, 54, of Monroe, NC passed away in her home surrounded by her family on October 14, 2020. She was born in Aiken, SC on June 11, 1966, daughter to the late Henry Fields III. A funeral service will be held at 6:00pm Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Gordon Funeral Chapel, 1904 Lancaster Ave, Monroe, NC...

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