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Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC

Tamara Janell Gordon

Tamara Janell Gordon

Jun 29, 2019

Tammy Bass Gordon, 47, of Waxhaw, NC passed away Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Novant Health Care in Matthews, she was born on October 19, 1971 in Cabarrus County. She is the daughter of Gail Smith of Waxhaw, and Mike (Donna) Bass of Monroe. A private memorial service will be held on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Gordon Funeral...

Jimmie Luster Mcdonnal

Jimmie Luster Mcdonnal

Jun 26, 2019

Jimmie L. McDonnal, 85, died June 26, 2019. Born on March 21, 1934, he was the only son of Emmett and Mabel Wyatt McDonnal. In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by a sister, Romona Lucas; a granddaughter, Tarren Celeste Courtney; and his faithful companion, his Chocolate Lab, Mick. A memorial service will be held on...

Jeanne Antoinette Chaconas

Jeanne Antoinette Chaconas

Jun 26, 2019

Jeanne Bucklen Chaconas, just celebrated her 87th birthday with her family on June 13th. She passed away June 26, 2019. She was born in Clamart, France on June 13, 1932 and moved to the US in 1957, becoming a US citizen at that time. She was the daughter to Angelo and Benedetta Zoccolla. She lived for most of her...

Wanda Sue Manus

Wanda Sue Manus

Jun 23, 2019

Wanda Sue Manus, 61, of Waxhaw, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019. She was born in Union County, on January 21, 1958. She is preceded in death by her father Lawrence Helms, Jr. Funeral service will be held at 2:00pm Thursday, June 27, 2019 at Gordon Funeral Chapel, 1904 Lancaster Ave, Monroe, NC 28112. Burial to follow at Lakeland...

Carroll R. Lowder

Carroll R. Lowder

Jun 22, 2019

Carroll R. Lowder was born April 9, 1932, in Stanly County, North Carolina. He was the fifth of six children of Cull and Victoria Lowder. He was predeceased by his siblings; Doyle Lowder, Edna Czerski, Felix Lowder and Iris Russell. A memorial service will be held Friday, June 28, 2019 at 1:00pm at Wingate United Methodist Church, 111 Hinson...

Marjorie Ann Dodson

Marjorie Ann Dodson

Jun 22, 2019

Marjorie Ann Dodson departed this life on June 22, 2019, at her home. Marjorie was born July 23, 1940 in Jackson, NC. After graduating from I.C. Norcom High School in Portsmouth VA, Marjorie moved to Philadelphia where she met and married Amos Dodson. Marjorie was a loving and supportive full-time wife and mother. The family worshipped and attended regularly...

Betty Kay Yeakley

Betty Kay Yeakley

Jun 21, 2019

Betty Kay Leavell-Yeakley, 81, of Monroe, NC, passed away June 21, 2019, at Union County Hospice House, Monroe, NC. She was born in Rochester, IN, on April 10, 1938, to George Donald Leavell and Goldys Florence Jones Leavell. She married David Ray Yeakley on November 10, 1957 in Rochester, IN. She was preceded in death by her parents George...

Richard  Dale Hutchinson

Richard Dale Hutchinson

Jun 17, 2019

Richard Dale Hutchinson, 82, of Monroe, passed Monday, June 17, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Champaign, IL on September 22, 1936 a son of the late Ray and Ethel Vezey Hutchinson. He is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Sue Powell Hutchinson, a son, Richie Hutchinson, a brother, John Hutchinson and a sister, Jane Freeman....

David Wendell Fleetwood

David Wendell Fleetwood

Jun 16, 2019

David Wendell Fleetwood, 67, of Monroe departed peacefully from this earth on June 16, 2019. David was born on January 9, 1952 in Thomasville, GA, to Leo and Flora Mae Brinson Fleetwood. He was preceded in death by a grandchild and two brothers; Johnny Leo Fleetwood and Billy Fleetwood. A service will be held at 8:30am, Saturday, June 22,...

Kathy Miles Gordon

Kathy Miles Gordon

Jun 15, 2019

Kathryn Miles Gordon passed peacefully into God’s embrace on June 15, 2019 at the McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe, NC after a 14-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Kathy was born in Monroe, NC on March 13, 1951. She was the daughter of the late Dr. John Miles and Dorothy Miles. In addition to her parents, Kathy was preceded in...

Allen Dale Brack

Allen Dale Brack

Jun 14, 2019

Allen "Dale" Brack, 56, of Monroe, passed away Friday, June 14, 2019 at his home. He was born February 26, 1963 in Mecklenburg County a son to Willie Maude Drye Brack and the late Robert Brack. Dale is preceded in death by a son, Brandon Brack, a brother, Keith Smith and a sister Clara Laney. Dale was a long-haul...

Shirley Smith

Shirley Smith

Jun 13, 2019

Mrs. Shirley Simpson Smith, 82, of Monroe, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 13, 2019. She was born on April 8, 1937 in Union County, NC daughter to the late James Roland & Annie Lee Simpson of New Salem, she was also preceded in death by her son Rodrick Mullis, brothers Steve Simpson and Robert Simpson....

Jerry Brite Baucom

Jerry Brite Baucom

Jun 9, 2019

Jerry Brite Baucom, 74, son of the late Brite and Ellie Helms Baucom, passed away peacefully and into his heavenly home, Sunday, June 9, 2019. Jerry was mentally handicapped from birth. However, he was gifted with a great capacity to love. Perhaps, this was simply a reflection of the love he learned at an early age from his parents,...

Madison Michelle Moore

Madison Michelle Moore

Jun 8, 2019

Madison Michelle Moore, 28, passed away June 8, 2019. She was born September 16, 1990 to Brian William Gray and Michelle Renee Gray. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am on Friday, June 14, 2019 at Central United Methodist Church, 801 S Hayne St, Monroe, NC 28112 burial will follow the service at Forest Lawn East Cemetery, 3700 Forest...

Deborah Marie Orr

Deborah Marie Orr

Jun 6, 2019

Deborah Marie Orr, 65, of Myrtle Beach, formerly of Marshville, passed away Thursday, June 6, 2019. Funeral services will be held 2:00PM Saturday, June 15, 2019 in the Chapel of the Mausoleum in Lakeland Memorial Park 1901 Lancaster Ave. Monroe, NC. The family will visit with friends following the service. Online condolences may be made to www.gordonfuneralservice.com. Gordon Funeral...

Martha Elaine Gordon

Martha Elaine Gordon

Jun 4, 2019

Martha Helms Gordon, age 81, of Waxhaw, passed away Tuesday evening, June 4, 2019, at Atrium Health Hospital in Charlotte. She was born July 12, 1937 in Waxhaw, a daughter of the late William Claud Helms and Eula Phifer Helms. A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, June 7, 2019 at Weddington United Methodist Church, 13901...

Douglas Solon Parker

Douglas Solon Parker

Jun 3, 2019

Douglas Solon Parker, 66, of Monroe, passed away Monday, June 3, 2019. He was born April 21, 1953 a son of the late Solon Basil and Ruby Vashti Parker. Funeral services will be held 3:00PM Saturday, June 8, 2019 in the Gordon Funeral Chapel, 1904 Lancaster Ave. Monroe, NC 28112 with Pastor Mike Harris officiating. Burial to follow in...

Pearlie Rhodes Eason

Pearlie Rhodes Eason

Jun 2, 2019

Pearlie Rhodes Eason, born June 19, 1938 of Indian Trail, NC, passed away on June 2, 2019. She is preceded in death by her parents Willie Newton Rhodes and Oleta Johnson Rhodes, her husband Ted Richard Eason, and brothers James Rhodes and Johnny Rhodes. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 7, 2019 at 1:00pm at Gordon Funeral...

Melanie Leah Starnes

Melanie Leah Starnes

Jun 1, 2019

Melanie Leah Starnes, 40, of Monroe, NC, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019. She was born in Mecklenburg County on October 8, 1978. Funeral services will be held 6:00pm Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Gordon Funeral Chapel, 1904 Lancaster Ave., Monroe NC, 28112. She is survived by her husband Michael Starnes, two daughters; Morgan, and MacKenzie Starnes, her...

Sandra Coughtry Davis

Sandra Coughtry Davis

May 30, 2019

Sandra Coughtry Davis, 64, passed away May 30, 2019. Sandra was born September 15, 1954 to the late David Laird Coughtry and Virginia Eggelston Coughtry. She was also preceded in death by her sisters, Judy Broadhead and Diana Shiflett. Memorial services will be held Sunday at 4:00pm on June 9, 2019 at Five Stones Church, 1117 Cuthbertson Rd. Waxhaw,...

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