Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC
Rebecca Jean Aycoth
Nov 7, 2019
Mrs. Rebecca Conrad Helms Aycoth, 80, of Monroe, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019. She was born in Davidson County on January 2, 1939 to the late Wilson Alexander Conrad and Lula Mae Key Conrad. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 47 years Jerry Ray Helms, and sister Carol Conrad Duncan. Funeral services will be...
Carolyn Louise Godfrey
Nov 1, 2019
Carolyn Louise Godfrey passed away Friday, November 1, 2019. She was born in Redbank, SC to the late James Carlisle and Julia Chandler Hutto. Carolyn is also preceded in death by her two brothers Richard and Ronnie Hutto, and two sisters Sandra Matincheck, and Gail Benfield. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, November 3, 2019,...
John M. Johnson
Oct 30, 2019
John M. Johnson, 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 at Atrium Main Hospital in Charlotte. He was born in Siler City, NC to the late Ulysses and Annie Laura Bray Johnson. He graduated from Siler City High School. John served in the Army during the Korean conflict as a Medic. He was employed for many years...
Aleene Christenberry
Oct 24, 2019
Mrs. Aleene Helms Christenberry, 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 24,2019. Aleene was born in Union County on May 24, 1926 to the late Mr. Clarence and Ethel Jones Helms. She was also preceded in death by her husband L.H. “Buck” Christenberry, four brothers; CB Helms Jr., Brown Helms, Edison Helms and Joe Neal Helms, two sisters; Callie...
David Campbell Myers
Oct 22, 2019
Mr. David Campbell Myers Jr., 89, of Waxhaw, NC passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019. David was born in Union County on October 25, 1929 to the late David Campbell Sr. and Lucille Myers. A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm Friday, October 25, 2019 at Waxhaw City Cemetery, 111 Arbor Dr., Waxhaw, NC 28173. David is survived...
Cora Frances Parr
Oct 19, 2019
Frances Martin Parr, 74, of Waxhaw, NC formerly of Charlotte, NC passed away peacefully on October 19, 2019 surrounded by her loving children. She was born on October 29, 1944 to Roy and Flossie Martin. She was also preceded in death by her husband Eddie Parr Sr. and son baby boy Parr. The family will receive friends from 6:00pm...
Geraldine Drew
Oct 18, 2019
Mrs. Geraldine Drew, 89, loving wife of Franklin L. Drew went to be with her Savior on Friday, October 18, 2019 after extended health problems. She was born October 4, 1930 daughter of the late Julius and Eula Taylor. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Shiloh Baptist Church, 2301 N. Rocky River Road,...
Donna Lavonne Gamble
Oct 15, 2019
Donna Lavonne Gamble, 47, passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 15, 2019. She was born May 22, 1972 in Union County, NC as the daughter of Donald and Judy Gamble. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Clay and Vernie Hildreth and by her paternal grandparents, Raeford and Barbara Gamble. She...
Colene Belk
Oct 11, 2019
Mrs. Colene Griffin Belk, 90, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2019. She was born October 1, 1929 in Union County and attended Indian Trail School. Colene worked at the Oasis Soda Shop in downtown Monroe before joining DelMar Photography in Matthews, NC, where she worked for 34 years. A strong Christian, Colene was a member of Benton’s Cross...
James Coleman Carnes
Oct 10, 2019
James Coleman Carnes, 84, of Monroe, NC, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019. He was born in Union County on November 16, 1934, to the late Coleman and Pearl (Plyler) Carnes. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Throneburg Carnes; his step-daughter, Wendy Nguyen; his brother, E. Ray Carnes; and his sisters, Mildred Carnes, Elsie Carnes,...
Tommie Ruth Gay
Oct 9, 2019
Tommie Ruth Deese Gay, 89, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Novant Health Matthews Medical Center after several years of declining health. She was born April 21, 1930 daughter of the late Arthur Thomas and Millie Marie Elmore Deese. Tommie is also preceded in death by her beloved husband of 66 years William Haron Gay, a brother,...
Oval Curtis
Oct 7, 2019
Oval Curtis, Jr., 83, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 7th at the Hospice House in Monroe, NC after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born January 18th, 1936 in Cyclone, WV (Wyoming County) to Oval and Creeta Curtis. Those left to cherish his memory include his children Cheryle Ann Bradley, Anita Louise Smith and...
Arnold Jay Tracy
Oct 6, 2019
Arnold Jay Tracy, 72, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019 after a courageous battle with ALS. He was born on February 5, 1947 to the late Vincent Tracy and Francis Wolf Tracy. Arnold was a proud Vietnam veteran, having served three years in the army. A service will be held from the graveside with military honors on Saturday,...
Mary Ann Helms
Oct 6, 2019
Mrs. Mary Ann Helms, 77, of Monroe, NC passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019. She was born in Winnsboro, SC on August 8, 1942 to the late Ernest and Connie Faye McClellan. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Unionville Baptist Church, 510 Baucom Road, Monroe, NC 28110, burial to follow in Lakeland Memorial...
Betty Juanita Belk
Oct 5, 2019
Betty Juanita Gaddy Belk, 89, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019. She was born January 10, 1930 daughter of the late Lacy A. & Daisy Griffin Gaddy. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Carl C. Belk, Jr., son Jerry Belk, three brothers, and four sisters. A private graveside service will be held at Prospect United Methodist...
Litha Ann Price
Sep 26, 2019
Mrs. Litha Ann Price, 82, of Monroe, NC passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019. She was born in Union County on August 15, 1937 to the late William and Nellie Fincher Starnes. She was also preceded in death by her brothers; Warren Starnes, Waymon Starnes, Brice Starnes and sister Johnnie Plyler. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Saturday,...
Alexander Roy Wallace
Sep 25, 2019
Alexander Roy Wallace - 93, affectionately known as “Jock”, by everyone that loved him, went to be with the Lord, on Wednesday, September 25, 2019. He passed away at home, at Providence Meadows Retirement Home, with his loving wife of 37 years, by his side. Alex was born on May 21, 1926, to the late James and Lillian Wallace,...
Billy Wayne Baucom
Sep 25, 2019
Billy “Bill” Wayne Baucom, 70, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019. He was born August 10, 1949 in Union County, son of the late Johnny Wilson and Geneive Riggins Baucom. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Linda Davis Baucom, and brother Johnny Baucom Jr. Mr. Baucom is survived by his son, David Wayne Baucom of...
Edith Marie Ross
Sep 23, 2019
Edith Marie Smith Ross, 81, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019. She was born on January 1, 1938 to the late Fletcher Smith and Lillie Burris Smith. She was also preceded in death by her son, Larry Eugene Ross. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Friday, September 27, 2019 at Benton’s Cross Roads Baptist Church, 109...
Ernest Phillip Tsitouris
Sep 19, 2019
Ernest Phillip Tsitouris, 90, of Monroe, NC passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019. He was born in Union County to the late Phillip and Verla Mae Tsitouris. He is also preceded in death by two brothers; Johnny Tsitouris and Steve Tsitouris, and a sister, Rachel Biggers. Funeral services will be held at 3:00pm Monday, September 23, 2019 at Gordon...
