Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC
Gary Worth Riggins
Mar 3, 2019
Gary Worth Riggins, 83, of Monroe, NC, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019. He was born in Union County, NC on May 7, 1935 to the late Roy L and Alice Riggins. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife Linda Crook Riggins. Worth retired as manager of Gate Petroleum. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm,...
Rachel Ruth Dale Liles
Mar 3, 2019
Rachel Ruth Dale Liles, 82, was called home to our Lord on Sunday, March 3, at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born in Monroe on November 21, 1936 to John Floyd and Ruth Lela McManus Griffin. She was the wife of the late Donald Wayne Liles of Monroe, they shared 60 years of...
Jim Harmon Starnes
Mar 3, 2019
Jim Harmon Starnes, 81, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019. He was born October 16, 1937 in Union County, NC son of the late Marvin & Kate Harmon Starnes, he is also preceded in death by two brothers; Patrick “Pat” Starnes, M.H. Starnes, and a sister Nell S. Starnes. Jim was retired owner of J & S Plumbing Contractors....
Virgilio Soriano Ipapo
Mar 1, 2019
Virgilio Soriano Ipapo, M.D. passed away on March 1st, 2019 at Atrium Health Union in Monroe, NC. Virgil, as he was widely known by his family, friends, and community, left his body at age 72 after a brief but fierce battle with cancer and a lifetime of distinguished medical service, unwavering camaraderie, and immense compassion for the countless lives...
Richard Banks Mccain
Feb 28, 2019
Dick McCain passed away February 28, 2019. He was the son of the late Richard B. McCain and Edna Walkup McCain. Dick was a native of Monroe, NC, graduating from Monroe High School. He continued his education at Davidson College and UNC Chapel Hill, graduating with a degree in accounting. Following graduation, Dick served in the US Army for...
Wanda Adams Springs
Feb 27, 2019
Wanda Adams Springs, 84, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019. She was born September 13, 1934 in Mecklenburg County, NC daughter of the late Leroy Adams, Sr. & Madelean Helms Adams. She is also preceded in death by her husband Charles Ray Springs, two brothers; Leroy Adams, Jr. and Tom Adams. Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM, Saturday,...
Johnny Calvin Phifer
Feb 26, 2019
Johnny Calvin Phifer, 82, of Mint Hill, NC, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019. He was born January 20, 1937 in Mecklenburg County, NC, to the late Bruce and Edna Phifer. He is also preceded in death by his loving wife Yvonne Hinsdale Phifer and a son John Calvin Phifer Jr. He was a lifelong member of Oakhurst Baptist...
William Joel Bradley
Feb 26, 2019
William "Joel" Bradley, 62, of Waxhaw, was born on June 28, 1956 in Columbia, SC to Joan Bradley Spoerer and the late William Wideman Bradley, III. Joel was taken from this earth on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, in Waxhaw, NC. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his loving wife, Cheryle Ann Bradley; three children: daughter Leah...
David Franklin Kimbell
Feb 24, 2019
Mr. David Kimbell, son of the late Walker Eugene Kimbell II and Lucy Singleton Kimbell, was born June 7, 1947 in Atlanta, GA. He graduated from Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology. He was a registered respiratory therapist and later owned his own Chick-fil-A franchise in Monroe, NC. He professed his faith in...
Frank Walling
Feb 20, 2019
Frank was born on July 9, 1931 to Bernie and Bettie Walling in Antlers Oklahoma. He was the youngest of 9 children. When he was six, the family moved to southern California where he lived until adulthood. In 1951 Frank joined the Navy and served aboard the USS Rochester during the Korean war. A memorial service will be held...
Patricia Ann Hinson
Feb 19, 2019
Patricia Ann Hinson, 72, born in Brunswick, GA on October 30, 1946, passed away February 19, 2019 in Monroe, NC. She was born to the late Junius Edward Blackmon and Hattie Tyner Blackmon. A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00am on Friday, February 22, 2019 at Bethany Presbyterian Church with Janet Tyson to officiate. Among her parents, she...
Romie Mae Simpson
Feb 17, 2019
Romie Mae Rushing Simpson, 92, passed away Sunday, February 17, 2019 in Monroe NC. She was born to the late Marshall Dewey Rushing and Lillie Hinson Rushing. She was a long-time member of Antioch Baptist Church, where she served as a Sunday School Teacher. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, February 19, 2019 at 2:00pm at Antioch Baptist...
Martha Ruth Burgess
Feb 12, 2019
Martha Threatt Burgess, 77, died the evening of February 12, 2019 at Novant Health, Matthews, North Carolina. Born December 27, 1941 to the late Ell and Myrtle Pope Threatt. She is also preceded in death by a brother Ken. Funeral Services will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Gordon Funeral Chapel with burial to follow in...
Paul Howie
Feb 12, 2019
Paul Howie, Jr., 84, passed away Tuesday, February 12, 2019. He was born in Monroe on October 8, 1934, son of the late Paul Howie Sr., and Bessie Strawn Howie. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, February 16, 2019 at 11:00am at Oak Grove Baptist Church 4013 New Town Rd, Waxhaw, NC 28173m, burial will follow at Lakeland Memorial...
Tammy Ossman
Feb 12, 2019
Tammy Brucke Ossman, 43, passed away February 12. 2019. A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm, Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Gordon Funeral Service in Monroe, NC, with burial at Beulah Presbyterian. Rev Matthew Tucker will officiate the services. Tammy was born April 30, 1975 in Monroe, NC, to the late Curt and Elaine Brucke. Her survivors include...
Genave "Genny" Baker
Feb 6, 2019
Genave "Genny" Johnston Baker, 94, passed away, Wednesday, February 6, 2019. She was born July 20, 1924 in Mecklenburg County, a daughter of the late William Franklin Johnston and Ada Kennedy Johnston Wallace. She is preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Graham Braswell Baker who passed away in 1987. She is also preceded in death by...
George Marvin Crook
Feb 6, 2019
George Marvin Crook, Jr., passed away on February 6, 2019 at Hospice House of Union County. He was born January 19, 1949 to the late George Marvin Crook Sr., and Jean Clontz Crook. He is survived by his Aunt Dorothy Emmaline Crook, several cousins and Margaret Desio, her two daughters and a large extended family. Marvin spent his childhood...
Russell Keith Hinson
Feb 4, 2019
Russell Keith Hinson, 65, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019. He was born August 14, 1953 in Union County, NC son of the late R.W. (Dub) and Elizabeth (Dovie) Hinson. A graveside service will be held 11:00am Friday, February 8, 2019 in Lakeland Memorial Park, 1901 Lancaster Ave, Monroe, NC 28112. Mr. Hinson was survived by his wife Donna...
Geoffrey George Gausman
Jan 31, 2019
Geoffrey Gausman, 49, passed away unexpectedly January 31, 2019, at home in Monroe, NC. Geoff was born March 13, 1969, in North Tonawanda, NY, to Gerard “Jerry” and Yula Yost Gausman. He enjoyed a fun-filled and highly adventurous childhood in Western New York. On May 2, 1998, Geoff married his best friend and love of his life, Lisa Anne...
Mabel Virginia Dye
Jan 28, 2019
Mabel R. Dye, 97, passed away Monday, January 28, 2019. She was born on February 9, 1921 in Orange County, NC, to the late William Thomas Roberts and Eugenia Laws Roberts. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Rush Dye, and her step-granddaughter, Traci Rousey. Memorial service will be held 11:00am on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at...
