Obituaries

Jul 9, 2025

Clara Benton Rowell Cook, 84, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025. She was born August 11, 1940 in Union County, NC. She was preceded in death by her birth father, John Clegg Benton and parents, Lillian Price Privette and Guy Privette. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Richard Rowell, her second husband, Robert Cook and...

Jul 9, 2025

“Wendy” Barbara Louise Farr Smith, 70, of Marshville, NC passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. She was born in Savannah, Georgia on January 24, 1955, daughter to the late Robert Lee Farr and Doris Strickland Scofield. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Scott Smith.

A memorial service will be held,...

Jul 9, 2025

Raymond “Ray” Gene Schwartz, 71, of Monroe, NC passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. He was born in Wichita Falls, Texas on October 28, 1953, son to the late Raymond Franklin Schwartz and Lorraine Olson Schwartz.

A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Ray is survived...

Jul 8, 2025

James “Jim” Randolph Campbell died July 8, 2025, at Novant Hospital in Matthews, NC. He was born September 14, 1945, to Lizzie McDonald Campbell and James Edward Campbell of Martinsville VA, where he grew up.

Jim entered the Marine Corps at 17 with his parents' signature, because he always said his draft number was first...

Jul 7, 2025

Harriet Ann House, 68, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025. She was born in Union County, NC on June 2, 1957, daughter of the late William Wayne House and Mary Ann Leonard House.

Ms. Harriet House was preceded in death by her Father Wayne House and Mother Mary Ann House of Monroe, NC. Harriet...

Jul 4, 2025

Thomas (Tommy) Howey Steele, 72, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025. He was born in Union County, NC on March 18, 1953, son to the late George Steele and Betty Howey Steele. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Glenda Carpenter Steele and a sister, Pam Barrett.

Funeral services will be held...

Jul 2, 2025

Joe Henry Baucom, 90, of Monroe, NC died on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. He was born in Union County, NC on June 27, 1935, son to the late Winfred Baucom and Faye Rushing Baucom. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Hilton Baucom.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00PM on Sunday,...

Jul 2, 2025

Jeffery “Lynn” Helms, 62, passed away on Wednesday July 2, 2025. He was born in Union County, NC, on October 17, 1962, son to the late Jerry Ray Helms and Rebecca Conrad Helms. He is also preceded in death by his brother Gary Helms.

A funeral service will be held at 1 PM on Tuesday...

Jul 1, 2025

Jeffrey “Jeff” Neal Cave, aka, (Caveman) 58, of Marshville passed away on Tuesday July 1, 2025. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Crystal Belle Bender and Garnet “Garn” Borror, father-in-law Billy W. Moore, and brother Ricky Allen Cave.

He is survived by his loving wife Patricia Gail Cave, son Chad Jamison Cave, daughter...

Jun 30, 2025

Shirley Canupp Gladden, 85, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Monday, June 30, 2025. She was born in Cabarrus County, NC on March 13, 1940, daughter to the late Jacob Canupp and Gertie Hatley Canupp. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Gladden; and four brothers, Clyde Canupp, Hugh Canupp, Bruce Canupp, and John Dowd...

Jun 25, 2025

Danny “Dan” Warren Johnson, 77, of Monroe, NC, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. He was born on January 1, 1948, in Union County, NC, to the late Cleo Haven Johnson and Joyce Nicholson Johnson.

A lifelong resident of Charlotte and later Union County, Dan was known for his warmth and tireless work ethic....

Jun 24, 2025

Barbara Elizabeth Richards

Barbara was born on November 1st, 1941 in the Panama Canal Zone to Barbara Rachel Taylor and Edward John Langlands Carnegie.

Barbara peacefully passed away on June 24th, 2025 at the age of 83, joining her beloved husband of 38 years, Charles W. Richards, who passed away in...

Jun 23, 2025

Patsy “Pat” Ruth Laney, 80, passed away Monday June 23, 2025. She was born in Mecklenburg County, NC, May 15, 1945, daughter to the late Ray Simpson and Ruth Mills Simpson. She is also preceded in death by her two brothers Bobby Simpson (Kathy) and Chuck Simpson (Karen).

A funeral service will be...

Jun 20, 2025

Catherine Ranaisa Whitley Allman. 57, passed away Friday, June 20, 2025. She was born in Union County, NC, March 1,1968. She is preceded in death by her brother Rodney Whitley.

A funeral service will be held Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Gordon Funeral Service, with burial to follow in...

Jun 18, 2025

Charles Reginald “Reggie” Whisnant, 76, passed away from Pancreatic Cancer surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, June 18, 2025. He was born in Hickory, NC on September 12, 1948, son of the late Nora Mae Whisnant and is also preceded in death by his brother, Barry Whisnant.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday,...

Jun 14, 2025

It is with both sorrow and celebration that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and faithful servant of Christ, Helen Hill Helms, 90, who went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 14, 2025.

She was born in Union County, NC on May 31, 1935 to the late Winfred...

Jun 13, 2025

Wilma Justice Fagio, 74, passed away on Friday, June 13, 2025. She was born in McDowell County, WV on May 3, 1951 to the late Charles Justice and Esther Robinette Justice. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband, Dewey Fagio; step-son, Jeff Fagio and his wife Teresa; step-daughter, Sheila Small and her husband “Chicken”; and her...

Jun 10, 2025

Betty Jane Garmon Loving, 89, of Monroe, NC passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. She was born in Cabarrus County, NC on March 30, 1936 daughter to the late Clarence Oscar Garmon and Fetney Hargette Garmon. She is also preceded in death by her husband George Larry Loving, as well as her brothers, Newton “Bub” Garmon, and Bob...

Jun 10, 2025

Gerald Long, 65, who spent nearly his entire life in Union County before moving to Cherokee County in his final year, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at his home after a long and brave battle with lung cancer, surrounded by loved ones. He was proud of his faith and was a Christian who believed in the power of...

Jun 8, 2025

Vicki Myrick Penegar, 77, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025. She was born in Union County, NC on November 6, 1947 to the late Irving Lee Myrick and Peggy Evelyn Howard.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 13, 2025 in the Chapel of Gordon Funeral Service, 1904 Lancaster Ave....