Obituaries

Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC

Oval Curtis

Oval Curtis

Oct 7, 2019

Oval Curtis, Jr., 83, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 7th at the Hospice House in Monroe, NC after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born January 18th, 1936 in Cyclone, WV (Wyoming County) to Oval and Creeta Curtis. Those left to cherish his memory include his children Cheryle Ann Bradley, Anita Louise Smith and...

Arnold Jay Tracy

Arnold Jay Tracy

Oct 6, 2019

Arnold Jay Tracy, 72, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2019 after a courageous battle with ALS. He was born on February 5, 1947 to the late Vincent Tracy and Francis Wolf Tracy. Arnold was a proud Vietnam veteran, having served three years in the army. A service will be held from the graveside with military honors on Saturday,...

Mary Ann Helms

Mary Ann Helms

Oct 6, 2019

Mrs. Mary Ann Helms, 77, of Monroe, NC passed away Sunday, October 6, 2019. She was born in Winnsboro, SC on August 8, 1942 to the late Ernest and Connie Faye McClellan. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Unionville Baptist Church, 510 Baucom Road, Monroe, NC 28110, burial to follow in Lakeland Memorial...

Betty Juanita Belk

Betty Juanita Belk

Oct 5, 2019

Betty Juanita Gaddy Belk, 89, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019. She was born January 10, 1930 daughter of the late Lacy A. & Daisy Griffin Gaddy. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Carl C. Belk, Jr., son Jerry Belk, three brothers, and four sisters. A private graveside service will be held at Prospect United Methodist...

Litha Ann Price

Litha Ann Price

Sep 26, 2019

Mrs. Litha Ann Price, 82, of Monroe, NC passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019. She was born in Union County on August 15, 1937 to the late William and Nellie Fincher Starnes. She was also preceded in death by her brothers; Warren Starnes, Waymon Starnes, Brice Starnes and sister Johnnie Plyler. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Saturday,...

Alexander Roy Wallace

Alexander Roy Wallace

Sep 25, 2019

Alexander Roy Wallace - 93, affectionately known as “Jock”, by everyone that loved him, went to be with the Lord, on Wednesday, September 25, 2019. He passed away at home, at Providence Meadows Retirement Home, with his loving wife of 37 years, by his side. Alex was born on May 21, 1926, to the late James and Lillian Wallace,...

Billy Wayne Baucom

Billy Wayne Baucom

Sep 25, 2019

Billy “Bill” Wayne Baucom, 70, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019. He was born August 10, 1949 in Union County, son of the late Johnny Wilson and Geneive Riggins Baucom. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Linda Davis Baucom, and brother Johnny Baucom Jr. Mr. Baucom is survived by his son, David Wayne Baucom of...

Edith Marie Ross

Edith Marie Ross

Sep 23, 2019

Edith Marie Smith Ross, 81, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2019. She was born on January 1, 1938 to the late Fletcher Smith and Lillie Burris Smith. She was also preceded in death by her son, Larry Eugene Ross. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Friday, September 27, 2019 at Benton’s Cross Roads Baptist Church, 109...

Ernest Phillip Tsitouris

Ernest Phillip Tsitouris

Sep 19, 2019

Ernest Phillip Tsitouris, 90, of Monroe, NC passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019. He was born in Union County to the late Phillip and Verla Mae Tsitouris. He is also preceded in death by two brothers; Johnny Tsitouris and Steve Tsitouris, and a sister, Rachel Biggers. Funeral services will be held at 3:00pm Monday, September 23, 2019 at Gordon...

Hanna Elizabeth Price

Hanna Elizabeth Price

Sep 18, 2019

Hanna Elizabeth Price, 18, of Indian Trail, NC passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2019. She was born in Mecklenburg County on June 23, 2001. Funeral service will be held at 11:00am Monday, September 23, 2019 at Antioch Baptist Church, 6223 Love Mill Rd, Monroe, NC 28110. Burial will follow in Price Cemetery, 5014 Friendly Church Road, Indian Trail, NC...

Jerome Ware

Jerome Ware

Sep 14, 2019

Jerome Ware, 55, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019. He was born in Americus, Ga. to the late Ernestine Dice and Paul James Dodson. A graveside service with full military honors will be held 9:00am Friday, September 20, 2019 at Salisbury National Cemetery, 501 Statesville Boulevard, Salisbury, NC 28144 Jerome is survived by his wife Renee Barcus Ware, two...

Timothy Keene

Timothy Keene

Sep 13, 2019

Timothy Keene, 57, of Grey, TN, formerly of Monroe, passed away Friday, September 13, 2019. There will be a celebration of life gathering Friday, September 27, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Gordon Funeral Service 1904 Lancaster Ave. Monroe, NC 28112. Tim leaves behind countless family and friends, he will be missed by all. Online condolences may...

Mildred Joyce Smith

Mildred Joyce Smith

Sep 12, 2019

Mildred Laney Smith, age 88 of Monroe, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Thursday, September 12, 2019, at Atrium Union.She was born June 2, 1931, in Union County to the late Dexter Laney and Girvous Laney. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 53 years, Marcus"Mark" Edmond Smith and two brothers Billy Ray...

Robert Scott Smith

Robert Scott Smith

Sep 10, 2019

Mr. Robert Scott Smith, 66, of Monroe, NC passed away peacefully at home after a long battle with Pancreatic Cancer on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. He was born March 7, 1953, in Lancaster, SC, to the late Robert Wade and Dean Smith. He is also preceded in death by his sister Robbie Strohecker. A memorial service will be held...

Susan Jonnette Sims

Susan Jonnette Sims

Sep 3, 2019

Susan Jonnette Sims,70, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019. She was born May 24, 1949 in Ashville, NC to the late John Henry Sims and Emma Lee Sims. She is also preceded in death by her sister Laura Jane Miller A graveside service will be held 1:00PM Saturday, October 19, 2019 at Rehobeth Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 5919 Rehobeth Rd,...

Virginia  Moore Aldridge

Virginia Moore Aldridge

Sep 2, 2019

Virginia Moore Aldridge, 95, passed peacefully into heaven on September 2, 2019. Virginia was born on February 26, 1924, in Union County, daughter to the late James Moses and Minnie Hailey Moore. The youngest of 11 children, Virginia was born a nurturer and loved each of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren unconditionally. She and her beloved husband, Walter, were...

Marjorie Christine Tucker

Marjorie Christine Tucker

Sep 2, 2019

Marjorie Christine Tucker, 94, of Lancaster formerly of Waxhaw, passed away Monday, September 2, 2019 at MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center. Funeral services will be held from the graveside with military honors 1:00PM Wednesday September 11, 2019 in the Salisbury National Cemetery with Durk Meijer officiating. Marjorie served her country in the United States Navy during World War II....

Donald  Hudson Haigler

Donald Hudson Haigler

Aug 28, 2019

Mr. Donald Hudson Haigler, 73 of Monroe, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019. He was born January 10, 1946 to the late Charlie Samuel and Lillian Haigler Moseley. He is also predeceased by two sons; Brian Haigler Cox, and Timothy Haigler, a daughter Gwen Haigler and two sisters; Edith McCoy and Peggy Adams. The family will receive friends from...

James Wade Richardson

James Wade Richardson

Aug 26, 2019

James “Jimmy” Wade Richardson, 69, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019. He was born on October 10, 1949 to the late James Tyson Richardson and Madreth Funderburk Richardson. James is also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Linda Lou Richardson. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at New Hope Methodist Church,...

Darrell Marshall Carnes

Darrell Marshall Carnes

Aug 25, 2019

Mr. Darrell “D” Marshall Carnes Jr. of Monroe, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019. He was born in York, SC on June 19, 1977. The funeral service will be held at 2:00pm, Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at Gordon Funeral Chapel, burial to follow in Lakeland Memorial Park. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:30pm until...

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