Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC
Luke Carlton Tyson
Nov 20, 2019
Luke Carlton Tyson, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, died peacefully surrounded by his family on November 20, 2019. Carlton was born on May 6, 1942, to parents Luke Craig and Mary Olivia Tyson, who preceded him in death. A lifelong Union County native, Carlton began work at a young age working in his parent's chicken houses. He was...
Milton Earl Ezzelle
Nov 18, 2019
Milton Earl Ezzelle, 60, passed away Monday, November 18, 2019. He was born May 23, 1959 in Rock Hill, SC; son of the late William Earl and Dorothy “Dot” Ingram Ezzelle. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 2:00 PM at High Hill Primitive Baptist Church, 2225 Concord Avenue, Monroe, NC 28110; burial will follow in the...
Billy Ray Eudy
Nov 16, 2019
Billy Ray Eudy Jr., 60, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019. He was born on May 1, 1959 in Mecklenburg County, son to Billy Ray Sr., and Rachel Medlin Eudy. A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm, Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 2524 Stack Road, Monroe, NC 28112. The family will receive friends following...
Jeff Davis Starnes
Nov 15, 2019
Jeff Davis Starnes, Jr., 85, passed away Friday, November 15, 2019. He was born December 7, 1933 in Union County, son of the late Jeff Davis Starnes, Sr. and Anna McCain Starnes. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Gladys Ott and his half-brothers and half-sisters. Mr. Starnes is survived by his loving wife of 65 years,...
Hazel Reid Howey
Nov 11, 2019
Hazel Reid Howey, 84, of Charlotte, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 in White Oak Manor of Waxhaw surrounded by his family. Hazel was born February 11, 1935 in Union County a son of the late Brown McSwain and Margaret Reid Howey. Hazel was a faithful member of Central Church of God where he was member of Men of...
Laura Deane Billingsley
Nov 11, 2019
Laura Deane Haigler Billingsley, of Monroe, N.C. passed away Monday, November 11, 2019. Mrs. Billingsley was born October 17, 1930 in Union County, N.C. daughter to the late James Brice Haigler and Glennie Mae Hyatt Haigler, she is also preceded in death by her sister, Thelma Haigler Hatley and her husband, Everett. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm...
Henry Wesley Rowell
Nov 10, 2019
Henry Wesley Rowell, 75, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2019. He was born December 31, 1943, in Union County, son of the late Clyde and Bessie Byrum Rowell. Henry was preceded in death by his wife, Madge Rowell and grandson, Jesse McManus. He was the owner of Rowell Construction. Per Henry’s wishes, there will be no funeral services. Henry...
Allen Ray Webb
Nov 9, 2019
Allen Ray Webb, Sr., 79, passed away Saturday November 9, 2019. He was born June 25, 1940 in Tarboro, NC son of the late Raymond & Gladys Lewis Webb. He is also preceded in death by a son Allen Ray Webb, Jr. A memorial service will be held 10:00 AM, Monday, November 11, 2019 at Hermon Baptist Church, where...
Charles Olin York
Nov 8, 2019
Mr. Charles Olin York, 88, of Monroe, NC passed away on Friday, November 8,2019. Charles was born in Union County on October 31,1931 to the late James Andrew “J.A.” York and Bessie Medlin York. He was also preceded in death by six brothers, six sisters, son-in-law Dale Austin, and great-granddaughter Elizabeth Williams. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm...
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,...
