Obituaries

Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC

Tay Le

Tay Le

Dec 29, 2019

Mr. Tay Le, 92, of Monroe, NC died peacefully in his sleep at home surrounded by his family on December 29, 2019. He was born in Vietnam on January 1, 1927 to the late Qui Tien Phan and UT Thi Nguyen.Avid fan of Harrison Ford and spoke 3 languages: Vietnamese, English and French Funeral services will be held at...

Ruby Catherine Hannah

Ruby Catherine Hannah

Dec 28, 2019

Mrs. Ruby Tucker Hannah, 83, of Monroe, NC passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019. She was born in Union County on April 18,1936 to the late George and Fronie Whitley Tucker. She was preceded in death by her husband Herman Franklin Hannah, daughter Linda Diane Crump, brothers James “Bud” Tucker and George “Jake” Tucker, sister Patsy Wolf and grandson...

James  Loyd Benton

James Loyd Benton

Dec 28, 2019

Mr. James Loyd Benton (Lobby), 89 died at home Saturday, December 28,2019. He was born August 15, 1930 to John Brady Benton and Julia Simpson Benton, one of ten children, all now deceased; brothers, John, Frank, Bobby, Nay, and sisters, Flonnie, Mavis, Ellie, Tom and Jeanette. He was also preceded in death by Evelyn Benton, wife and mother to...

Judy Carol  (Couick) Lisk

Judy Carol (Couick) Lisk

Dec 27, 2019

Mrs. Judy Carol (Couick) Lisk, 72, of Mineral Springs, NC passed away Friday, December 27, 2019. She was born in Union County on September 23, 1947 to the late Wilburn and Cleo Boyd Couick. She is also preceded in death by her husband Chief Master Sergeant Milton Lisk Jr. of The U.S. Air Force, two sisters; Emily Potts and...

Cornelia Wells Graham

Cornelia Wells Graham

Dec 27, 2019

Mrs. Cornelia Wells Graham, 73, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019. She was born in Wallace, NC on July 24,1946 to the late David and Juanita Wells Powell. She was also preceded in death by her husband Larry Graham and daughter Susan Graham. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Friday, January 3, 2020 at First Presbyterian Church, 105...

Howard Parks (P. J.) Nash, Jr.

Howard Parks (P. J.) Nash, Jr.

Dec 27, 2019

Howard Parks Nash Jr. (P.J.), 75, of Monroe, NC passed away Friday, December 27, 2019, from septic shock, as he was surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born in Union County, son of the late Howard Parks Nash Sr. and Mae Starnes Nash. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Joyce...

Aster Wayne Sizemore

Aster Wayne Sizemore

Dec 26, 2019

Mr. Aster Wayne Sizemore, 71, of Monroe, NC passed away December 26, 2019. He was born in Mecklenburg County on November 15, 1948 a son to Alma Cato Sizemore and the late Dillard George Sizemore. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Monday, December 30, 2019 at Love Baptist Church, 707 Deese Road, Monroe, NC 28110. Burial will follow...

Bertha Dora Walden

Bertha Dora Walden

Dec 25, 2019

Mrs. Bertha Dora Walden, 86 passed away December 25, 2019. She was born in Robeson County on August 2,1933 to the late James and Allie Mae Boone. A private graveside service will be held Saturday, December 28, 2019. A funeral service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com Gordon Funeral Service and...

Vickie Sue Norris

Vickie Sue Norris

Dec 15, 2019

Mrs. Vickie Sue Medlin Norris, 60, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019. She was born in Union County on December 19, 1958 daughter of the late Raymond and Seena Little Medlin. She was preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Miller. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Gordon Funeral Chapel, burial to follow...

Mamie Louise Wilson

Mamie Louise Wilson

Dec 14, 2019

Mrs. Mamie Louise Wilson, 87, of Matthews, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019. She was born in Anson County on June 29, 1932 to the late Jesse Sebron Williams and Mamie Edwards Williams. She was also preceded in death by her husband Reese E. Wilson. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Gordon Funeral...

Joey Julian Broome

Joey Julian Broome

Dec 13, 2019

Joey Julian Broome, age 69, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019 at his home with his faithful wife, Nancy, by his side. Joey was born on July 26, 1950 in Camden, SC. He was the son of the late Rev. Cecil Adams and Lula Robinson Broome. He was preceded in death by two brothers, W. Lloyd Broome and...

Samuel David Kesiah

Samuel David Kesiah

Dec 11, 2019

Samuel David Kesiah, of Monroe, NC, passed peacefully on December 11, 2019. David was born to the late Sam and Eunice Kesiah on December 13, 1932 in Mint Hill, NC and graduated from Indian Trail High School in 1951. He was married to Louie Cline Price on December 25, 1953. A member and past deacon of Shiloh Baptist Church...

Gayle Elaine Buchanan

Gayle Elaine Buchanan

Dec 11, 2019

The Lord finished his work with our Matriarch, Elaine Buchanan and took her home Wednesday, December 11th shortly after 10pm. Peacefully she slipped away, to awaken in Heaven never to need sleep again. Elaine is preceded in death by her parents, Bickett & Annie Bass, her 1st born, Sharon Delaine and her amazing brother Jarrett Bass. A Memorial service...

Rebecca Ann Wright

Rebecca Ann Wright

Dec 10, 2019

Miss Rebecca Ann Wright, 28, of Monroe, NC passed away at home, Tuesday, December 10, 2019. She was born on August 29, 1991 in Mecklenburg County. She is preceded in death by her grandfather James Clarence Tolleson. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Gordon Funeral Chapel, burial will follow in Ritch Family Cemetery,...

Linda Lucille Simpson

Linda Lucille Simpson

Dec 10, 2019

Mrs. Linda Fowler Simpson, 71, of Monroe, NC succumbed to a brief illness on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at Atrium Health Union, for her great reunion with her husband Johnny T. Simpson. Linda was born in Union County on July 23, 1948 daughter of the late Robert Bernard “Bea” and Charlotte McGinnis Fowler. Funeral services will be held at...

Stephen Charles Holliday

Stephen Charles Holliday

Dec 7, 2019

Stephen Charles Holliday, 75, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019. He was born February 24, 1944 in Peoria County, IL son of the late Dr. Francis Charles & Mary Norman Holliday. He is also preceded in death by three brothers; Dr. Paul Holliday, Dr. Phillip Holliday, and Michael Holliday. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM, Saturday, December 14,...

David Michael Bunce

David Michael Bunce

Dec 7, 2019

David Michael Bunce, 65, of Marshville, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019. He was born October 17, 1954 in Fayetteville, NC a son of the late Leon Warren and Annie Longnecker Bunce. Funeral services will be private. David is survived by a daughter, Amanda Bunce, a brother, Leon Bunce (Vivian), a sister, Gwendolyn Bowers and several nieces and nephews....

Clyde Robert Hawkins

Clyde Robert Hawkins

Dec 6, 2019

Rev. Clyde Robert Hawkins, age 80, entered into his eternal home on Friday, December 6, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Clyde was born on July 12, 1939 to William Gaither Hawkins and Mattie Felts Hawkins. He and his brother Fred grew up in Elkin, North Carolina. While still in elementary school, Clyde met Belvin...

Jimmy Eugene Drake

Jimmy Eugene Drake

Dec 4, 2019

Mr. Jimmy Eugene “Gene” Drake, 90, of Monroe, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Union County on May, 21, 1929 to the late Floyd and Verla Baucom Drake. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Heath Drake and niece Rebecca Honeycutt. Funeral services will be...

Jennifer Hinson

Jennifer Hinson

Dec 4, 2019

Mrs. Jennifer Renee Forbis Hinson, 45, of Monroe, NC passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019. She was born in Mecklenburg county to Michael and Deborah Rushing Forbis, on June 20, 1974. She was preceded in death by her infant daughter Emma Caroline Hinson. Funeral services will be held at 3:00pm Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Hopewell Baptist Church, Legacy...

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