Obituaries

Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC

Mary Hortense  Hyde

Mary Hortense Hyde

Jun 18, 2020

Mrs. Mary Morris Hyde, 90, of Mocksville, NC passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020. She was born in Guilford County on August 5, 1929 to the late Noah Morris and Bessie Milsap Morris. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband Dr. H. Kenneth Hyde, three brothers; Odell Morris, Wayne Morris and Paul Morris and a sister...

Helen Lucille Winchester

Helen Lucille Winchester

Jun 17, 2020

Helen Flowers Winchester, of Monroe, NC, age 99 passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at her residence in Woodridge Village, in Monroe, NC. She was born on the family farm in Wayne County, NC, to Paul Wilbur and Lillie Belle Flowers on October 10, 1920, the oldest of three children. Upon graduation from ECTC, now East Carolina University,...

James Donald Kerr

James Donald Kerr

Jun 16, 2020

James Donald “Don” Kerr made a difference with his life. Don was born January 19, 1934. He died peacefully in Union County June 16, 2020 at the age of 86. He was born in his grandparents’ farmhouse in Marvin, land he lived on until his death. He graduated from Waxhaw High School in 1952. Don pursued agribusiness at North...

Virginia Ann Rhoades

Virginia Ann Rhoades

Jun 14, 2020

Virginia Ann Rhoades, 87, of Harrisburg, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020. She was born November 21, 1932 in Huntington, Long Island, NY, a daughter of the late Everett and Margaret Caldwell Bishop. The family will receive friends and family on Saturday, June 20, 2020 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Gordon Funeral Service 1904 Lancaster Ave. Monroe,...

Nathan Taylor Cook

Nathan Taylor Cook

Jun 11, 2020

Nathan Taylor Cook, 29, passed away June 10, 2020. He was born July 5, 1990 in Mecklenburg County, son of David Randall and Holly Vanderbeek Cook. The family will visit with friends and relatives on Friday, June 19, 2020 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. in Gordon Funeral Service, 1904 Lancaster Avenue, Monroe NC 28112. In addition to his parents,...

Louie Cline Kesiah

Louie Cline Kesiah

Jun 11, 2020

Louie Cline (Price) Kesiah, 87, of Monroe, NC died on June 11, 2020 at Hospice of Union County. Louie was born in Monroe to Fairley and Lucy Edd Price on January 13, 1933. In addition to her parents, Louie is preceded by her husband of 65 years, David Kesiah; and two brothers, Mack Price and Richard Price. She attended...

Joseph Francis Weber

Joseph Francis Weber

Jun 8, 2020

Joseph F. Weber, 42, passed away Monday, June 08, 2020. He was born July 8, 1977 in Mecklenburg County, NC. He is preceded in death by his brother, Charlie Weber. A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, June 11, 2020 at Lakeland Memorial Park. He was a graduate of Monroe High School and South Piedmont Community College....

Thomas Hamilton, Jr.

Thomas Hamilton, Jr.

Jun 7, 2020

Thomas Hamilton, Jr. 82, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2020. He was born August 3, 1937 in Chesterfield, SC son of the late Thomas Hamilton, Sr. and Ada Sellers Hamilton. He is also preceded in death by three brothers; Sylvester Hamilton, James Hamilton, and Howard Chambers, four sisters; Minnie Jean Morrow, Ann Baker, Elizabeth Mason, and Dorethea Wade. A...

Julia Mendoza Garcia

Julia Mendoza Garcia

Jun 7, 2020

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Sadie Louise Rushing

Sadie Louise Rushing

Jun 6, 2020

Louise Tucker Rushing, 91, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020. She was born June 3, 1929 in Union County, NC daughter of the late H.D. & Lessie Furr Tucker. She is also preceded in death by her husband Onice Rushing, daughter Sue Y. Rape, two brothers; Homer Tucker and Mac Tucker, six sisters; Sarah Hargett, Ellen Tucker, Daisy Hill,...

Troy Ollis Brown, Jr.

Troy Ollis Brown, Jr.

Jun 4, 2020

Mr. Troy Ollis Brown Jr., 72, met his Heavenly Father on Thursday, June 4, 2020. Troy was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. He was born on March 30, 1948 to Troy Ollis Brown Sr. and Annie Mae Swann. He is married to Judith Miller Brown, recently celebrating their 41st Anniversary on April 20th. A funeral...

Ann Greene Rape

Ann Greene Rape

Jun 3, 2020

Ann Greene Rape, 82, of Waxhaw, NC passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020. She was born in Union County on May 17, 1938 to the late Roosevelt “Belk” Greene and Sarah Starnes Greene. She was also preceded in death by her son, Ted Marty Rapp and Brother Bill Crow Sr. A memorial service will be held at 1:00PM on...

Jerry  Lane Gordon

Jerry Lane Gordon

Jun 2, 2020

MANNING – Jerry Lane Gordon, 79, died Tuesday, June 2, 2020, at his home. Born March 8, 1941, in Chesterfield, he was a son of the late Thomas David Gordon and the late Frankie Mae Gordon Gordon. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean War, a truck driver, and a fishing guide. He was the former owner...

Michele Renee Lamb

Michele Renee Lamb

Jun 2, 2020

Michele Renée Lamb, age 57, died on June 2, 2020, after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was born on August 3, 1962, to Patricia Shafer-Shaw and Thomas Shafer on an American military base in Germany, where her father was stationed with the U.S. Army. She grew up in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and received her bachelor’s degree in...

Jean  Price

Jean Price

May 31, 2020

Mrs. Jean Hughes Price, 86, died Sunday evening at White Oak Manor Nursing Home in Waxhaw, NC. Jean was a native of Union County, NC born December 20, 1933. She was the daughter of the late Pauline Hughes of Union County and Fred Hughes of Albany, GA. She was preceded by Daniel Mack Price, loving husband, Fred Hughes, Jr....

Mima Naomi Hilton

Mima Naomi Hilton

May 31, 2020

Mima Naomi Hilton, 88 passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020. She was born in Chesterfield County on October 17, 1931 to the late Robert Lee Griffin and Dianna Hinson Griffin. During these times of limiting the numbers for social gatherings, the Hilton Family respects your concerns of avoiding crowds, so they welcome you to stop by Gordon Funeral Service...

Kelly Lee Mullis

Kelly Lee Mullis

May 29, 2020

Kelly Lee Mullis, 83, of Monroe, NC passed away Friday, May 29, 2020. He was born in Union County on March 14,1937 to the Late Ruth Mullis Kiker. A funeral service will be held at 4:00PM Monday, June 1, 2020 at Gordon Funeral Chapel, 1904 Lancaster Ave, Monroe, NC 28112. Burial to follow at Crooked Creek Primitive Baptist Church...

Iris Anita Goode

Iris Anita Goode

May 29, 2020

Iris Anita Goode, 86 passed away Friday, May 29, 2020. She was born in Greer, SC on February 24, 1934 to the late Ira Hamilton and Nita Jones Hamilton, and later moved to Forest City, NC. She was also preceded in death by her husband Gordon Stanley Goode and sister, Jean Moore. She graduated from Cool Springs High School....

Dorothy  Emaline Crook

Dorothy Emaline Crook

May 26, 2020

Dorothy “Dot” Crook, 95, of Monroe, NC passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2020. She was born in Union County on November 4, 1924 to the late Isaac Jacob Crook and Carrie Mullis Crook. She is also preceded in death by siblings, Isaac Harold Crook, George Marvin Crook Sr., Mildred Crook Greene, Frances Crook Hawfield and Peggy Crook Gordon as...

Henry Sylvester Hall

Henry Sylvester Hall

May 25, 2020

Henry Sylvester Hall, 93, of Monroe, passed away Monday, May 25, 2020. He was born March 4, 1927 in Union County, a son of the late Thomas Luther and Verla Mae Helms Hall. He is preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Ruby Lewis Hall, he is also preceded in death by three brothers, Jerry Michael, Roger...

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