Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC
William Patterson Keels
Nov 27, 2020
Mr. William Patterson “Pat” Keels, 92, of Wesley Chapel, NC passed away surrounded by his loving family Friday, November 27, 2020. He was born in Mecklenburg County, NC on May 14, 1928 son to the late Issac Wesley Keels and Laura Anderson Keels. A graveside service will be held at 1:00PM, Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Siler Presbyterian Church...
Jeffery Lynn Ray
Nov 26, 2020
Jeffery Lynn Ray, 63, of Waxhaw, NC passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020. He was born in York, PA on December 11, 1956 son to Robert Brason Ray and Hilda Landis Ray. Funeral services will be private. Jeffery is survived by his parents as well as his brothers; Robert E. Ray of Gastonia, NC and Wayne E. Ray (Joy)...
Patricia Irene Beerman
Nov 26, 2020
Mrs. Patricia Post Beerman, 79, of Indian Trail, NC passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020. She was born in Lehigh county, PA on January 7, 1941 daughter to the late Martin Post and Stella Reed Post. 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...
Dorothy Morton Mcmanus
Nov 25, 2020
Mrs. Dorothy Morton McManus, 85, of Monroe, NC went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. She was born in Union County on March 21, 1935 to the late E. Blease Morton and Lela Starnes Morton. She is also preceded in death by her son, Richard Gene Couick, husband Jimmy Lee McManus, as well as a...
Joseph Paul Price
Nov 23, 2020
Mr. Joseph Paul Price, 80, of Waxhaw, NC passed away Monday, November 23, 2020. He was born in Union County on December 20, 1939 to the late William Joseph Price and Beulah Howey Price. He is also preceded in death by his brother, William “Bill” Price and sister, Ann Price Williams. A memorial service will be held at 2:00PM,...
Nancy Hazelwood Price
Nov 23, 2020
Nancy Hazelwood Cutchin Price of Monroe passed away at home Monday, November 23, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Nancy was born December 3, in Whitakers, NC. She was the daughter of the late Josiah Spencer Cutchin, Jr. and Willie Emma Hazelwood Cutchin. She was preceded in death by her devoted husband, Dr. William Henry Price, and a son...
Charles Winford Holtzclaw
Nov 22, 2020
Dr. Charles Winford Holtzclaw, known by his friends as Wint, of Monroe, N.C. and formerly of Charlotte, N.C. peacefully passed away on November 22, 2020. One of seven children, Dr. Holtzclaw was born on February 4, 1927, to the late Grover Bascom and Ola Myrtle Benfield Holtzclaw. In addition to his parents, Dr. Holtzclaw was preceded in death by...
Herbert Augustus Urbano
Nov 22, 2020
Mr. Herbert Augustus Urbano, 89, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020. He was born in Jamaica Queens, NY, son to the late Faustino and Daisy Urbano. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Irene Clagett Urbano, son, Craig Urbano, son-in-law Barry Wyatt, grandson, Matthew Wyatt and brother, Ted Urbano. A graveside service will be held at 2:00PM...
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...
