Obituaries

Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC

Donald Allen Reitan

Donald Allen Reitan

Apr 21, 2020

Mr. Don Reitan, 58, of Monroe, NC passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020. Don was born in Mecklenburg County on May 26, 1961 to the late William Reitan and Joe Ann Church Scott. 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 Lancaster Ave, Monroe,...

Wilda Lucille Ingle

Wilda Lucille Ingle

Apr 20, 2020

Wilda Lucille Ingle, 85, of Monroe, passed away Monday, April 20, 2020.. She was born in Lee County, VA on June 13, 1934 a daughter of the late Cort Ferdnana and Kate Davis Matlock. She is preceeded in death by her husband Rex Chester Ingle. A private graveside service will be held in the Silver Leaf Baptist Church Cemetery...

Johnnie Mae Manus

Johnnie Mae Manus

Apr 19, 2020

Mrs. Johnnie Mae Manus, 66 of Marshville, NC passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020. She was born in Union County on December 10, 1953 to the late General John Griffin and Frances Starnes Griffin. A graveside service will be held at 11:00am Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at Lakeland Memorial Park. During these times of limiting the numbers for social...

Margaret Jean Cole

Margaret Jean Cole

Apr 17, 2020

Margaret Jean Simpson Cole, age 88, passed away Friday, April 17, 2020. She was born in Union County a daughter to the late Samuel and Margaret Huey Simpson. She is preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Cole, and her brother, Bill Simpson. Jean was a retiree with the City of Monroe where she was employed for many years....

Barbara Jane Braswell

Barbara Jane Braswell

Apr 16, 2020

Mrs. Barbara “Jane” Morgan Braswell, 83, loving wife, mother and grandmother, ascended to her heavenly reward Thursday, April 16, 2020. She was born April 23, 1936, in Monroe, North Carolina to the late Howard and Leola Morgan. Jane is survived by her husband, Weldon. They were married for 65 wonderful years. They had the most beautiful marriage and relationship...

Mary Louiza Gamble

Mary Louiza Gamble

Apr 8, 2020

Mary Louiza Howie Gamble, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on April 8, 2020. Born in Monroe, NC on August 12, 1931, she was the daughter to the late William Allison Howie and Flossie Harriett Lingle Howie, also preceded in death by her loving husband of forty years Joe Paul Gamble Jr. During these times of limiting...

Donna Gail Jenkins

Donna Gail Jenkins

Apr 8, 2020

Mrs. Donna Outen Jenkins, 67, of Locust, NC passed away Wednesday. April 8, 2020. She was born in Mecklenburg County on November 18, 1952. She is preceded in death by her father William “Bill” Outen, husband John “Dan” Jenkins, and brother William Fredrickson Outen. The family will hold a private memorial service at a later date to celebrate Donna’s...

Mark Thomas Raiter

Mark Thomas Raiter

Apr 8, 2020

Mr. Mark Thomas Raiter, 52, of Monroe, NC passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Hudson County, NJ on October 19, 1967 a son of the late Thomas and Patricia Smith Raiter. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Jaclyn Raiter, grandparents; Joseph Paul Raiter, Leslie and...

Franklin Scott Tyson

Franklin Scott Tyson

Apr 7, 2020

Mr. Scott Tyson, 53, of Monroe, NC passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020. He was born in Union County on August 16, 1966. He is survived by his parents Grady Tyson and Cora Lee Holman Tyson. During these times of limiting the numbers for social gatherings, the Tyson Family respects your concerns of avoiding crowds, so they welcome you...

Matthew David Langston

Matthew David Langston

Apr 6, 2020

Mr. Matthew David Langston, 38, of Marshville, NC passed away Monday, April 6, 2020. He was born in Union County on August 14, 1981. He is survived by his parents, Larry Delee Langston and Eleanor Bonner Langston. During these times of limiting the numbers for social gatherings, the Langston Family respects your concerns of avoiding crowds, so they welcome...

Patsy Walden

Patsy Walden

Apr 4, 2020

Mrs. Patsy Price Walden, 67, of Monroe, NC passed away Saturday, April 4, 2020 at Atrium CMC Medical Center in Charlotte. She was born on January 11, 1953 in Monroe, NC to the late Troy Wentz Price Jr. and Evelyn P. Price. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Ricky Price. Patsy is survived by her husband...

Jewell Lavail Deese

Jewell Lavail Deese

Apr 3, 2020

Jewell Lavail Deese, 73, was taken from us Friday, April 3, 2020 to join her mother and father and the only real sister she ever knew, Bernice Montgomery. She is at peace with no more suffering with her God in heaven. Mrs. Deese was born December 14, 1946 in Chester County, SC; daughter of the late Clifford Franklin Griffin...

Cynthia Elaine Smith

Cynthia Elaine Smith

Apr 2, 2020

Cynthia Elaine Smith, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020. She was born August 29, 1951 in Kershaw County, SC daughter of the late Howard Eugene & Pauline Bowers Reeves. She is also preceded in death by her husband Eric Earl Smith, and by a brother Larry Reeves. A memorial service will be held at a later date at Calvary...

Thomas Robert Lathan

Thomas Robert Lathan

Apr 1, 2020

Dr. Thomas “Tom” Robert Lathan, 88, of Matthews, NC passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2020. He was born on September 4, 1931 in Union County to the late Howard Samuel Lathan and Evelyn Randall Lathan. He was also preceded in death by his brothers; Kenneth Lathan and Randall Lathan. Tom is survived by his wife of 63 years Betty...

Kathy Elaine Fincher

Kathy Elaine Fincher

Mar 27, 2020

Kathy Price Fincher, 61, of Monroe, NC passed away Friday, March 27, 2020. She was born in Union County on March 24, 1959. She is preceded in death by her father William Homer W.H. Price Jr. and sister Maria Price Griffith. During these times of limiting the numbers for social gatherings, the Fincher Family respects your concerns of avoiding...

Stanley Raymond Smith

Stanley Raymond Smith

Mar 27, 2020

Stan Smith, 85, passed away in Lynchburg, VA on Friday, March 27, 2020. Stan was born August 19, 1934 in Detroit, MI, son of the late Raymond and Marjorie Davies Smith. A Memorial service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, August 20, 2022 at Saint Paul's Episcopal Church 116 South Church Street Monroe, NC 28112. The family will receive...

Dallas Kay Mcdonald

Dallas Kay Mcdonald

Mar 27, 2020

Mrs. Kay McDonald, 73, of Charlotte, NC passed away Friday, March 27, 2020. She was born in Union County on November 27,1946 to the late George Dallas Graham and Pauline Griffin Graham. During these times of limiting the numbers for social gatherings, the McDonald Family respects your concerns of avoiding crowds, so they welcome you to stop by Gordon...

John Hall "Bill" Helms

John Hall "Bill" Helms

Mar 25, 2020

John Hall "Bill" Helms, Jr. 84, of Monroe, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020. Bill was born September 21, 1935 in Union County, a son of the late John Hall Helms, Sr. and Sue Lee Helms. He served in the United States Army stationed in Germany and served as a Police Officer for the City of Monroe retiring with...

Jackie Lane Funderburk

Jackie Lane Funderburk

Mar 25, 2020

Mr. Jackie “Jack” Lane Funderburk, 68 of Monroe, NC passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020. He was born in Cabarrus County on June 30, 1951 to the late Raymond and Ruby Funderburk. He was also preceded in death by his two brothers R.V. Funderburk and Rick Funderburk. During these times of limiting the numbers for social gatherings, the Funderburk...

Daniel Augustus Mcinnis

Daniel Augustus Mcinnis

Mar 25, 2020

Service update Daniel Augustus McInnis, 31, of Monroe, NC passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020. He was born in Mecklenburg County on May 10, 1988. He is also preceded in death by his grandparents, Bill and Margaret McInnis and Millon Mangum. A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM, June 12, 2021, Central United Methodist Church Chapel, 801 S...

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