Obituaries

Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC

Krista Lee Philemon

Krista Lee Philemon

Jul 23, 2019

Krista Philemon, 22, passed away on July 23, 2019. She was born in Union County on September 17, 1996 to Christopher Philemon and Brandi Hyatt Tarlton. Funeral services will be held at 3:00pm Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Hopewell Baptist Church, Legacy Campus 420 Hopewell Church Rd, Monroe, NC 28110. Burial will follow in the Marshville City Cemetery. The...

Marie Russo Mclean

Marie Russo Mclean

Jul 22, 2019

Marie Russo McLean, 84, of Waxhaw, formerly of Panama City, FL passed away Monday, July 22, 2019 in White Oak Manor of Waxhaw. She was born April 9, 1935 in Miami, FL a daughter of the late Frank and Francis Jakeway Russo. A memorial service will be held 3:00PM Saturday, August 17, 2019 in the Gordon Funeral Chapel. The...

Shayne Allen Henley

Shayne Allen Henley

Jul 21, 2019

Shayne Allen Henley, 45, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2019. He was born on September 2, 1973 to Barbara Hamlin Henley and the late Worley Lee Henley. Family will receive friends from 2:00pm until 4:00pm Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at their residence. Shayne is survived by his loving wife Jodie Henley, children, Shayne Henley II and Madison Henley;...

Timothy Mark Helms

Timothy Mark Helms

Jul 20, 2019

Timothy "Mark" Helms, 50, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019. A funeral service will be held 11:00AM Saturday, July 27, 2019 at Gordon Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Lakeland Memorial Park. Mark is survived by his wife Nicole Helms, parents Joe and Janie Helms, two sons Ben and Zack Helms, two daughters Brittany Gaddy husband Nick and Brittany...

Martha Jane Salisbury

Martha Jane Salisbury

Jul 20, 2019

Martha Jane Salisbury, 71, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2019. She is proceeded in death by her parents Pearl Everett Buffinger and Mary McGibbons Buffinger, a daugheter Deanna Lynn Guzman, and two brothers Charlie Buffinger, and Bill Buffinger A graveside service will be held at a later date. Martha is survived by her friends and church family. Memorial contributions...

Edward Donald Pfau

Edward Donald Pfau

Jul 19, 2019

Edward Donald Pfau, 76, of Monroe. NC, passed away at home on July 19, 2019 after an extended illness. He was born in North Lima, Ohio, on October 21, 1942 to the late Faye and Jared Pfau. He was preceded in death by his sister Pauline Pfau Bauman. Ed is survived by his wife Barbara, daughter Rebecca Pfau Yanacsek,...

Carol Franklin Eury

Carol Franklin Eury

Jul 19, 2019

Carol Franklin Eury, 80 of Indian Trail, NC passed away Friday, July 19, 2019. He was born in Anson County on March 21, 1939 to the late Clyde and Ruth Miles Eury. He was also preceded in death by his wife Sally Mitchell Eury. A funeral service will be held at 1:00PM on Monday, July 22, 2019 at Hopewell...

Franklin Victory

Franklin Victory

Jul 18, 2019

Franklin Victory Jr., aka Pap, passed away, surrounded by his family, Thursday, July 18, 2019 after a courageous battle against lymphoma. He was born on December 4, 1958 to the late Frank Victory and Peggy Hammonds Victory. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Robert Victory. Funeral Services will be held at 12:30pm on Saturday, July 20,...

Barbara Jean Adcock

Barbara Jean Adcock

Jul 14, 2019

Barbara Jean Adcock, 85, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019. She was born on November 17, 1933 to the late Carvin Dewitt Cox and Dorthula Ledbetter Cox. Barbara is preceded in death by her husband, John Boyd Adcock. A graveside service will be held 10:00 AM, Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Lakeland Memorial Park, 1901 Lancaster Ave, Monroe, NC...

Garrett Lee Aldridge

Garrett Lee Aldridge

Jul 13, 2019

Garrett Lee Aldridge, 25, of Monroe passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019. Garrett was born in Union County June 25, 1994. Garrett is preceded in death by his step-grandfather Norman Pressley. A funeral service will be held at 4:00pm on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at Hope Second Advent Christian Church, 6804 Morgan Mill Rd, Monroe, NC 28110, burial will...

Bobby William Ford

Bobby William Ford

Jul 8, 2019

Bobby William Ford, 88, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019. He was born on March 26, 1931 to the late J.W. Ford and Margie Lucille Humphries. Bobby is also preceded in death by his wife, Agnes Williams Ford, and grandson, Jamie Greene. Funeral services will be held at 12:00pm on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Wingate Baptist Church,...

Kenneth Lane Garrison

Kenneth Lane Garrison

Jul 8, 2019

Kenneth Lane Garrison, 72, of Monroe, NC passed away Monday, July 8, 2019. He was born in Monroe, NC on January 29, 1947 to the late Ernest and Eula Garrison. He was a retired military veteran and worked with the United States Customs with over 32 ½ years of service. A private family service will be held at a...

Donald Ray Conway

Donald Ray Conway

Jul 2, 2019

Donald Ray “Duck” Conway, 74 of Monroe, NC passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019. He was born in Carteret County on April, 9, 1945. Duck is survived by his loving wife Jo Bird Conway, a daughter Shelly Kelly (Kevin), two brothers; Ted Conway and Ernest Conway, (Vida), three grandchildren; Summer Moody, Christian Kelly, and Mary Kelly. He was a...

Ellen Gale Plyler

Ellen Gale Plyler

Jul 2, 2019

Gale Griffin Plyler, 80, passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019. She was born June 4, 1939 daughter to the late Homer & Rachel Harris Griffin. A memorial service will be held 11AM Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Prospect United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends Saturday from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM at the church. Mrs. Plyler is...

Yvonne Kay Howard

Yvonne Kay Howard

Jul 1, 2019

Yvonne Kay Howard, 76, of Monroe, NC passed away Monday, July 1, 2019. Kay was born in Union County on February 17, 1943 to the late William Franklin and Ellie Helms Howard. Kay was also preceded in death by her brothers; Ed, Bruce, Hayne and Roland Howard, sisters; Hazel Price and Peggy Whittaker, nephew Danny Williams, step-brother Joe Biggers...

Brian  Ray  Deese

Brian Ray Deese

Jul 1, 2019

Brian Ray Deese, 43, of Monroe, NC, passed away July 1, 2019. Brian will be remembered for many things. Those that stand out most are his smile, contagious laughter and willingness to help others. Brian always had a joke and a little dance, which was a special part of his personality. Brian loved his family more than anything, especially...

Bill Lamont Kluttz

Bill Lamont Kluttz

Jul 1, 2019

Bill Lamont Kluttz,88, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019. He was born on April 29, 1931 to the late Russell Monroe Kluttz and Vera Miller Kluttz. He was also preceded in death by his two sisters, Judy Lee of Norwood and Sylvia Almond of New Bern. Funeral services will be held from 1:00pm until 2:45pm on Wednesday July...

Edwin Walkup Mccain

Edwin Walkup Mccain

Jul 1, 2019

Edwin Walkup McCain, 83, of Midland, NC passed away July 1, 2019. He was born in Union County on October 18, 1935 to the late Richard and Edna McCain. A visitation will be held from 1:00pm until 3:00pm Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Gordon Funeral Service, 1904 Lancaster Ave, Monroe, NC 28112. Edwin is survived by his children; Alan...

Angelene Holbrook Baskins

Angelene Holbrook Baskins

Jun 30, 2019

Angelene Holbrook Baskins, 84, passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019. She was born April 26, 1935 in Wilkes County, NC daughter of the late Lloyd Earl & Pauline Smith Holbrook. After graduating from Elkin High School, she moved to Washington DC, and went to work for the FBI. While in DC she met the love of her life Dean...

Joyce Juanita Byrum

Joyce Juanita Byrum

Jun 30, 2019

Joyce Jaunita Byrum, 82, of Matthews, NC passed away on Sunday June 30, 2019 at Novant Health in Matthews after a long illness. Joyce was born on September 13, 1936 in Union County, North Carolina. She worked many years in the Auto Industry at Lapointe Chevrolet, City Chevrolet, Folger Buick, and East Charlotte Nissan before retiring. She was preceded...

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