Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC
Pamala Laine Fondriest
May 19, 2025
Pamala Sue Fondriest (Laine), 61, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025. She was born in Dennison, Ohio on October 25, 1963 to the late Robert Laine and Peggy Jean Corpman Laine.
Pam is survived by her husband of 41 years, Richard Elden Fondriest; beloved step-mother, Rhonda Laine; three sons, Richard Fondriest (Courtenay), Ryen Fondriest...
Nancy Knight Bost
May 17, 2025
Nancy Ruth Knight Bost, 91, of Monroe, NC Passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025. She was born in Cabarrus County, NC on August 8, 1933, daughter to the late John Wesley Knight and Ozell Beam Knight. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Billy White Bost, as well as her son-in-law, Clegg Hamilton.
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Thomas M. Peck
May 17, 2025
Thomas M. Peck, 63, of Petersburg, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at his home on May 17, 2025.
Tom had a long and dedicated career with the United States Coast Guard, serving 43 years in active duty and as a civilian before retiring in 2022. Although he traveled all over the world as a Coastie,...
Sandra Kay Brady
May 16, 2025
Sandra “Sandy” Starnes Brady, 68, of Waxhaw, NC passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025. She was born in Union County, NC on November 26, 1956, daughter to the late “O.T.” Starnes Jr. and Nell Starnes. She is also preceded in death by her husband James “Jim” Brady Jr.
A funeral service will be held...
Carolyn Davis Norman
May 16, 2025
Carolyn Davis Norman, 78, of Monroe, NC passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025. She was born in High Point, NC on February 14, 1947, daughter to the late Norman Davis and Willie Valentine Davis. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Gloria McHenry.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM...
John Dolan Thomas
May 14, 2025
John Dolan Thomas, Sr., 77, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025. He was born in Union County on April 27, 1948. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.B. and Dorothy Thomas of Monroe and brother, Lee Thomas of Monroe. He was also preceded in death by his late wife, Jean Bivens Thomas of Monroe.
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Joyce Horne Purser
May 14, 2025
Joyce Lynn Horne Purser, 88 of Monroe, NC passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. She was born in Union County, NC to the late James Marion Horne, and Bertha Jane Trull Horne. She is predeceased by her husband of 70 years Troy Lee Purser Jr., her daughter Peggy Purser Moyer, and son Scott Lee Purser.
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Marian Allison Mcdonald
May 14, 2025
Marian Allison McDonald, 61, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. She was born in St. Petersburg, Florida, Pinellas County on September 20, 1963 to the late Dennis McDonald and Bertha Blocker McDonald.
A private service will be held at a later date.
Marian is survived by two sons, Joshua Maynard...
Erica Dawn Bernas
May 13, 2025
Erica Dawn Wilson Bernas, born on June 9, 1975, in New Haven, Connecticut, passed away on May 13, 2025, in Monroe, North Carolina. Her passing leaves a deep void in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 18, 2025 from 11:30 AM until 1:30 PM...
Brad Simon Alleman
May 10, 2025
Brad Simon Alleman passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the age of 51. He was a loving husband, devoted father, brother, and son. He will be immensely missed.
At an early age he had a passion and skill for sports, excelling in baseball while in High School. He was a devoted New...
Louise Barrett Derr
May 9, 2025
(Ethel) Louise Barrett Derr passed peacefully on May 9, 2025, at her home in Pittsboro Christian Village, Pittsboro, NC.
Louise was born in Wilmington, NC, in 1941 to Ethel and Warren Barrett. She was predeceased by her parents as well as her husband, Harry Lewis Derr, Jr, whom she married in 1975. Louise is survived...
Betty Jean Keziah
May 9, 2025
Betty Jean Baucom Keziah, 85, of Monroe, NC passed away peacefully on Friday, May 9, 2025. She was born in Union County, NC on September 23, 1939, daughter to the late Johnny W. Baucom and Geneive Elizabeth Baucom. She is also preceded in death by her late husband Stacey Bradley Keziah and her brothers Billy Wayne Baucom and Johnny...
Eugene "Gene" Jesse Brantley, Sr.
May 9, 2025
Eugene “Gene” Jesse Brantley Sr., 97, of Monroe, NC passed away on May 9, 2025. He was born in Union County on September 24, 1927, son to the late John G. and Cordie Alice Helms Brantley. He is also preceded in death by his loving wife, Cynthia Suelene “Sue” Brantley, his siblings, Charles, J.C., and Doc, as well as...
Patricia "Pat" Roos Goss
May 2, 2025
Patricia “Pat” Roos Goss, 94, of Wingate, NC passed away on Friday, May 2, 2025. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on February 26, 1931, daughter to the late Walter John Roos and Aurelia Kern Roos. She is also preceded in death by her husband James Goss, as well as her brothers, Richard Vessels and Ray Vessels, sister, Bernice...
Ashley Raeford Thomas
May 1, 2025
Ashley Raeford Thomas, born December 15, 1956, in Albemarle, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Ashley was a devoted father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose quiet strength, kind heart, and deep appreciation for the outdoors shaped a life filled with meaning and love.
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Dolin Mack Williams
May 1, 2025
Dolin Mack Williams, 73, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025. He was born August 19, 1951 in Union County, son of the late Gurthy Williams and Nina Furr Williams. He was preceded in death by his son, Barry Williams; brothers, Cecil Williams and Aubrey Williams and sisters, Beulah Benton and Lorraine Tucker.
A funeral service...
Patricia Dianne Griffin
May 1, 2025
Dianne Williams Griffin, 81, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025. She was born December 4, 1943 in Union County, daughter of the late Dewey Williams and Mabel Williams. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Patricia Lynn Chapman and brothers, Jerry Williams, Ronnie Williams, David Williams, Tommy Stegall and Teddy Stegall, sister Brenda Napier and two grandchildren.
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Permelia Christine Smith
Apr 30, 2025
Permelia “Christine” Purser Baucom Smith, 100, of Monroe, NC passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. She was born in Union County, NC on November 27, 1924, daughter to the late William Martin Purser and Viola Victoria Baucom Purser. She is also preceded in death by her late husbands Henry Craven “Jack” Baucom and Marvin Smith, as well...
Michael "Mike" Kim Byrd
Apr 30, 2025
Michael Kim Byrd, 78, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025, surrounded by his wife, daughters, and their families. Born on August 12, 1946, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, he was the son of the late John Howard and Edna Fox Byrd. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Gordon Hugh Byrd.
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William Eugene "Bill" Batson
Apr 30, 2025
William Eugene Batson (Bill), age 87, of Archdale, NC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at Atrium Health Hospice & Palliative Care Union surrounded by his loving family.
Bill was born on December 6, 1937 in Wilmington, NC to the late Jasper and Annie Scott Batson. He was preceded in death by his...
