Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC
Myrtle Louise (Parker) Rape
Jul 23, 2018
Myrtle Louise Rape, 98, of Monroe, passed away Monday, July 23, 2018. Myrtle was born July 9, 1920 to the late Stafford Miller Parker and Lillie Blanche Krimminger. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Winfred Rape. Funeral service will be held 2:00pm Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Gordon Funeral Chapel, 1904 Lancaster Ave, Monroe, NC. 28112....
Roger Doug Hyatt
Jul 22, 2018
Roger Douglas Hyatt “Doug”, age 58, of Monroe, went home to be with Jesus Sunday, July 22, 2018 at his home. Doug was born on November 10, 1959. He was a 1978 graduate of Robbinsville High School and a 1982 graduate of Appalachian State University. He worked at ATI Specialty Materials since 1983 to date. Doug loved being outdoors,...
Gloria Jean (Gallucci) Riggle
Jul 21, 2018
Gloria Jean Riggle, 66, of Indian Trail, passed away July 21, 2018. She born November 6, 1951 in Clarion County PA a daughter of the late John and Angeline Arduino Gallucci. She was of the Catholic faith. Funeral Services will be 10AM Thursday, July 26, 2018 in the Gordon Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Father Benjamin A. Roberts officiating,...
Alyssa Ellen Smith
Jul 20, 2018
Monroe, NC Alyssa Ellen Smith, 26, of Monroe, passed away Friday, July 20, 2018. Alyssa was born on September 8, 1991. Alyssa graduated from Parkwood High School in 2009 and attended Appalachian State University where she pursued her interest in art. A memorial service will be held at 11:00AM, Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 1417 Unionville-Indian...
Verna Lee (Starnes) Funderburk
Jul 17, 2018
Verna Lee Starnes Funderburk, 75, of Monroe, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday July 17, 2018. She was born June 23,1943 in Union County, NC, daughter to the late Amon Heath and Lela Walden Starnes. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Joe David Funderburk and brother, Andrew Dale Starnes. Funeral services...
Lillian Elizabeth (Rape) Little
Jul 15, 2018
Lillian Rape Little, 77, of Monroe, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2018. Lillian was born May 30, 1941, in Union County, daughter of the late Hayden and Mary Carnes Rape. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband Thurrell Edward Little, two brothers, Ralph L. Rape and Homer W. Rape, and two sisters, Elsie R. Baer and...
Benjamin Franklin King
Jul 12, 2018
Benjamin Franklin “Frank” King of Monroe was escorted by the angels of God to his new home in Heaven on July 12, 2018. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years, Carole Helms King, who died November 8, 2012. Mr. King was the son of the late Carl and Theresa King, and was born on...
Mildred Sue (Villines) Mcconnell
Jul 10, 2018
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James Addison Thomas
Jul 9, 2018
James Addison “Bud” Thomas, 88, passed away Monday, July 9, 2018. He was born January 5, 1930 in Union County, son of the late Aaron Russell and Essie McCain Thomas. He was also preceded in death by his twin brother, Russell Thomas. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 12, 2018 at 1:00 PM in Unity ARP Church, Lancaster,...
Judith Ann (Reinbold) Calloway
Jul 8, 2018
JUDITH REINBOLD CALLOWAY (JUDY), Born February 2, 1942 in Salina, Kansas to Lawrence J. and Clarys Reinbold. Left this world July 8, 2018 at home. Preceded in death by her parents and loving husband, Gary Calloway. Funeral services for Judy will be 11:00AM Thursday, July 12, 2018 in the Gordon Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Cindy Sloan officiating, burial...
William Emmett Mastin
Jul 8, 2018
Mr. William Emmett Mastin, son of the late Charles Mastin and Irene Humphries Mastin, was born on August 31, 1931 in Paris, Kentucky. He quietly departed this life, with family present, on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Novant Medical Center in Matthews, North Carolina. He was united in holy matrimony to Janice Rae Sykes on June 25, 1961 in...
James Lawerence Price
Jul 8, 2018
James “Jimmy” Lawrence Price, 79, passed away Sunday, July 8, 2018. He was born October 13, 1938 in Chester County, SC, to the late Lamb James and Carrie Gibson Price. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Randolph Price. Mr. Price retired after 40 years with Florida Steel Company. He served in the U.S. Army during the...
Mildred Aleine (Robinson) Isenhour
Jul 7, 2018
Mildred ‘Midge’ Robinson Pace Isenhour, age 87, of Charlotte, NC passed away on Saturday, July 7, 2018. Midge was born on March 29, 1931 in Charlotte, NC, daughter to the late Tony and Laura Robinson. She is also preceded in death by her husbands Roy Pace and J.D. Isenhour; four brothers, and five sisters. A graveside service will be...
Arnold Oren Helms
Jul 5, 2018
Mr. Arnold Oren Helms, 83, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, July 5, 2018. Arnold was born April 24, 1935 in Union County, NC and was the son of the late Robert Oren Helms, Sr. and Bessie Aycoth Helms. He retired in 2013 as President of Robert O. Helms Co., a business started by his father in...
Frances C. (Crook) Hawfield
Jul 4, 2018
Mrs. Frances Margaret Hawfield, 96, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2018. She was born January 14, 1922 in Union County, NC daughter to the late Issac and Carrie Mullis Crook. She is also preceded in death by her husband William R. Hawfield, two brothers, Harold and Marvin Crook, two sisters, Peg Gordon and Mildred Greene. Graveside services will be...
Bryan Alan Garceau
Jul 3, 2018
Bryan Alan Garceau, of Monroe, North Carolina entered into his heavenly body, July 3, 2018. Born November 11, 1974 in Glens Falls, New York. Bryan was a devoted husband, friend, brother, uncle, and son. He was a shining light to so many and a true inspiration to all those he met. Bryan sacrificed and dedicated the past four years...
Joe Neal Nash
Jul 1, 2018
Joe Neal Nash, 87 died Sunday, July 1, 2018. He was born March 23, 1931 in Union County, NC son to the late Jeptha Augustus Florence Braswell Nash. He is also preceded in death by his wife Anne Curlee Nash, three brothers, Harold, Heath and Homer Nash, three sisters Eunice Price, Gladys Henderson, and Bernice Helms. Joe was a...
Dwight Roger Vestal
Jun 30, 2018
Dwight Roger Vestal, 66, of Monroe, passed away Saturday, June 30, 2018. He was born May 17, 1952 in Iredell County a son of the late Hilary Harrison Joe and Mary Pauline Ireland Vestal. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Delane K. Vestal and a granddaughter, Abbie Ross. Funeral services for Roger will be held 2:00PM...
Fred Alton Parker
Jun 28, 2018
Fred A Parker passed away peacefully on June 28th while on vacation at the beach, surrounded by his loving family. Fred was born on July 20, 1928 in Rocky Mount, NC. He attended Rocky Mount High School and married his high school sweetheart, Marjorie Mitchell. He served in the US Navy near the end of World War II and...
James Sloan Gulledge
Jun 25, 2018
James Sloan Gulledge, 76, passed away on Monday, June 25, 2018. He was born in Union County on March 3, 1942, son of the late John Franklin and Sarah Harris Gulledge. He was preceded in death by his brother William Charles Gulledge. A Memorial service will be held Thursday, June 28 at 3:00 PM at Gordon Funeral Chapel, 1904...
