Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC
Charles "Chuck" Holdsworth
Mar 17, 2018
Charles Walter “Chuck” Holdsworth of Waxhaw, formerly of Charlotte, passed away peacefully in the early hours of the morning on ST. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2018. He was set free from the challenges of living with progressive Parkinson’s disease. The past few years had been a test of faith for him and he handled the daily challenges with dignity...
Barbara Ann (Baucom) Braswell
Mar 17, 2018
Barbara Ann Braswell, 77 of Monroe, passed on to her eternal heavenly home to be with our gracious Lord Savior on Saturday, March 17, 2018, at Pruitt Health Center in Monroe Mrs. Braswell was born July 20, 1940 in Union County, NC daughter to the late Boyce Gertrude Baucom. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death...
Carol Jean (Filkins) King
Mar 14, 2018
Carol Jean Filkins King, 65 passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018. She was born June 10, 1952 in Waukegan, IL daughter to Cynthia Johns Filkins and the late Elmer Wayne Filkins. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, March 18, 2018 in Gordon Funeral Chapel 1904 Lancaster Ave. Monroe NC, 28112. Carol was loved dearly by...
Albert Douglas Broome
Mar 13, 2018
Albert Douglas Broome, also known as Doug, was born December 5, 1930. Son of Luther and Tessie (McCorkle). Doug was one of four children. The family will receive friends from 2:00pm until 4:00pm, followed by Military Honors, March 17, 2018 at Gordon Funeral Service, 1904 Lancaster Ave, Monroe, NC 28112. Doug was married to Nona Dee (Harmon); to this...
Ronald Laverne Nelson
Mar 12, 2018
Ronald Laverne Nelson, 79, of Monroe, NC passed away Monday, March 12, 2018. He was born in Jamestown, NY, on February, 8, 1939 to the late Clifford Nelson and Evelyn Bingham. A memorial service will be held at 4:00pm, Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Gordon Funeral Service at 1904 Lancaster Ave, Monroe, NC 28112, with the Rev. Dr. Chris...
Harrell Keziah
Mar 10, 2018
Isaac “Harrell” Keziah, 94, of Monroe, NC passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018. He was born in Union County, on March 7, 1924 to the late Isaac and Myrtle Rowell Keziah. He is proceeded in death by his loving wife Kathleen Wilson Keziah. Funeral service will be held 2:00pm, Wednesday, March 14, 2018 in Gordon Funeral Chapel, 1904 Lancaster...
Gene Morgan
Mar 10, 2018
Henry Eugene Gene Morgan, Jr. passed peacefully to his Heavenly Home to meet his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 10, 2018, at CMC-Union, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services for Gene will be held 11:00AM, Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Wingate Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Dennis Burton officiating, burial will follow with Military Honors in...
Reece Dwayne Baucom
Mar 3, 2018
Reece Dwayne Baucom, 68, passed away on March 3rd, 2018 at his home in New Salem. Dwayne was born to Frances Barbee and the late Reece Jackson Baucom in Albemarle and spent his entire life in New Salem. Dwayne was married to his loving, devoted wife and best friend Susan Greene Baucom for 50 wonderful and joy-filled years. Dwayne...
Margie Lee (Helms) Hayes
Mar 3, 2018
Margie Helms Hayes, age 89, of Monroe, went from life to life eternal on Saturday, March 3, 2018. Margie was born on February 6, 1929 in Mineral Springs, NC. She was the daughter of the late Lawrence Lee Helms and Willie Craig Helms. She grew up in Mineral Springs, NC with her siblings. Margie was preceded in death by...
Sandra Gail (Griffin) Privette
Mar 1, 2018
Sandra Gail GiGi Privette, 60, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018. She was born October 1, 1957 in Union County, NC daughter to Annie Love Griffin and the late Ernest Gilbert Griffin, she is also preceded in death by her mother-in-law Mable Privette. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Monday, March 5, 2018 at West Monroe Baptist Church, 1212...
India Marie Simpson
Mar 1, 2018
India Marie Simpson, 27, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018. She was born June 22, 1991 in Mecklenburg County, daughter of Melissa York and Kenneth Michael Simpson. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at 6:00 PM in Gordon Funeral Chapel, 1904 Lancaster Avenue, Monroe, NC. The family will visit with friends and relatives following the...
Roy Clegg Williams
Feb 26, 2018
Mr. Roy Clegg Williams, age 84, of Monroe, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 26, 2018. He was born April 16, 1933 in Union County to the late Roy Williams and Odessa Bailey Williams. Roy was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Alma Helms Williams; brother, Olin Williams; sister, Eula Mae Thomas;...
Herbert David Sr. Joyner
Feb 26, 2018
Herbert David Joyner of Monroe, died on Monday, February 26, 2018 after a long bout with heart failure. He was born April 8, 1935 in Franklin County, NC of the late Zollie T. Joyner and the late Annie E. Joyner. Herb came from a large family of nine. He was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters....
Parley O'Neal Rape
Feb 25, 2018
Parley O’Neal Rape, 67, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018. He was born December 28, 1950 to Gladys Mills Rape and the late Pete Rape. He was also preceded in death by his son, Perry Rape. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, March 3, 2018 in Gordon Funeral Chapel, 1904 Lancaster Avenue, Monroe, NC 28112....
Kathryn Louise (Williams) Reynolds
Feb 24, 2018
Kathryn Louise Reynolds, 85, died peacefully in her home in Waxhaw on Saturday, February 24, 2018. She was born in Union County, NC to the late Manuel F. and Maude A. Williams. She is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Roger Lee Reynolds; her devoted daughter Claudia Reynolds Harris; her loving grandchildren, Morella and Isabella; her brother...
Leslie Auston Jr. Everett
Feb 17, 2018
Leslie Auston Everett Jr. (Ducky), 84, reached this life’s finish line and went to be with his Lord on Saturday Feb.17th, 2018 at CMC Union Hospital in Monroe, NC. after a short illness. His family surrounded him. Les Ducky was born Nov. 8 1933 of the late Leslie A. and Sarah Lamar Everett of Monroe NC. He graduated from...
Eddie Dean Cunningham
Feb 15, 2018
Eddie Dean Cunningham, 66, of Monroe, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018. Eddie was born November 6, 1951, a son to Frances Broome Cunningham and the late Rev. J.F. Cunningham. At Eddie's request, funeral services will be private. In addition to his mother, Eddie is survived by a son, Shane Cunningham of Rock Hill, SC, a daughter, Cassie Cunningham...
Jerry James Carnes
Feb 13, 2018
Jerry James Carnes, 32, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2018. He was born in Union County on June 8, 1985, son of Jerry and Melissa Carnes. Mr. Carnes was a life long resident of Union County where he served as a Union County Sheriff’s Deputy for 12 years. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on...
Douglas "Doug" Haywood
Feb 11, 2018
Douglas Brent “Doug” Haywood, 57, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018. He was born October 10, 1960 son to the late Harry Haynes Betty Ann Pressley Haywood. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM, Thursday February 15, 2018 in Gordon Funeral Chapel, with burial to follow in Waxhaw City Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service...
Marion Claude Sr. Starnes
Feb 2, 2018
Marion Claude Starnes Sr., 80, of Monroe, NC, passed away Friday February 2, 2018. Marion was born April 23, 1937 in Union County N.C. a son of the late Guy and Lillian Starnes. A memorial service will be held 3:00PM Sunday, February 4, 2018 at Prospect United Methodist Church with the Rev. Gayle Ford officiating. The family will receive...
