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Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC

Ruth Evelyn Thompson

Ruth Evelyn Thompson

Jan 9, 2020

Mrs. Ruth Evelyn Thompson, 84, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born in Jackson County, GA on December 26, 1935 to the late Oscar and Lelia Gunter Fortner. She was also preceded in death by her husband William Russell Thompson, as well as six siblings. Ruth loved her Lord, her family and her...

Frances  Anne Vaughn

Frances Anne Vaughn

Jan 9, 2020

Frances Anne Baucom Vaughn, age 77, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at Clear Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Mint Hill, NC. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Bethlehem Presbyterian Church in Fairview, NC with The Reverend Dr. Ken Thomas officiating. The family will receive friends following the service...

Jessie Anita Perry

Jessie Anita Perry

Jan 7, 2020

Jessie Worthington Perry, 94, of Monroe, NC passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020. She was born on September 22,1925 in the Republic of Panama to the late Harvey and Elida Flores Worthington. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 63 years Master Sergeant George Perry Jr. to whom she was a very proud military wife, and...

Michael  Stephen Shelton

Michael Stephen Shelton

Jan 7, 2020

Michael Stephen “Mike” Shelton, 57, of Monroe, NC passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020. He was born in Greensboro, NC on May 31,1962 son to Frances Causey Shelton and the late David Franklin Shelton. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Central United Methodist Church, 801 South Hayne Street, Monroe, NC 28112. The family...

Terry Stuart Plyler

Terry Stuart Plyler

Jan 5, 2020

Terry Stuart Plyler, 50, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Union County May 10, 1969. Terry is preceded in death by a daughter Cassidy Plyler. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Gordon Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Lakeland Memorial Park....

James  Donald Helms

James Donald Helms

Jan 5, 2020

Mr. James Donald Helms, 84, Monroe, NC went home to be with his lord and savior on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. James was born on May 19, 1935 in Union County to the late Joe Lee and Myrtle Helms. He is also preceded in death by his oldest sister Doris Hinson. He...

Carl Floyd Hafner

Carl Floyd Hafner

Jan 5, 2020

Carl Floyd Hafner, 73, of Monroe, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020 at his residence. He was born January 9, 1946 in Danville, IL a son of the late Harlan and Mary Hufford. He is also preceded in death by a son, Tony Hafner. Funeral services will be private. He was married to his wife Margaret Hafner for 41...

William Russell Pigg

William Russell Pigg

Jan 5, 2020

William Russell Pigg,69, of Monroe, NC passed away January 5, 2020. He was born in Union County on January 28,1950 to the late William Brooks Pigg and Nellie Mae Attebery. A graveside service will be held at 3:00pm Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Lakeland Memorial Park. William is survived by his sister Deborah P. Grant. Online condolences may be...

Jacob Michael Adamczak

Jacob Michael Adamczak

Jan 4, 2020

Jacob Michael Adamczak, 21, of Monroe, NC passed away January 4, 2020. He was born in Mecklenburg County on November 23, 1998. A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Gordon Funeral Chapel, 1904 Lancaster Ave, Monroe, NC 28112. The family will receive friends and relative following the service. Jacob is survived by his...

Russell Alan Atwell

Russell Alan Atwell

Jan 3, 2020

A full obituary will be published shortly. Russell Allan Atwell, 62, of Monroe, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020 at his residence. He was born November 21, 1957 and to Roy Franklin Atwell and the late Marian Blackwelder Atwell, also preceding him in death is a sister, Sheila Blackwelder. A memorial service will be held 7:00 PM Thursday, January...

Charles Ervin Baker

Charles Ervin Baker

Jan 3, 2020

Charles Ervin Baker, 78, of Pageland, SC passed away Friday, January 3, 2020. He was born in Lancaster County on July 16,1941 to the late Fred Baker and Luzetta Baker Cooper. He was also preceded in death by three brothers; Hazel Baker, Jerry Baker and Gary Cooper sister, Wanda Cooper. A graveside service will be held at 11:00am Monday,...

Claudia Rebecca Baucom

Claudia Rebecca Baucom

Jan 3, 2020

Claudia Rebecca Griffin Baucom, 64, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020. She was born in Union County on February 10,1955 to the late Claude and Cornelia Love Griffin. She was also preceded in death by her sisters;Martha Pritchard and Selma Haigler. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Shiloh Advent Christian Church, 3601 Sikes...

James Rodney Mcguirt

James Rodney Mcguirt

Dec 31, 2019

James Rodney McGuirt passed away December 31,2019 from this life to meet with his Heavenly Father with whom he had a daily relationship. Rodney was a loving kind son, brother and friend to many along his journey, always greeting with a smile. He was preceded in death by his step-father R.B. Mangum and brother-in-law Marion Funderburk. Rodney leaves behind...

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...

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