Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC
Maxine Frances (Enci) Braje
Feb 1, 2018
Ms. Maxine Frances Braje, 60, of Monroe, NC., passed away Thursday, February 1, 2018 at Hospice in Monroe, NC. Maxine was born on August 16, 1957 in Mingo County, W.VA. Maxine is survived by her mother, Delores Chafin Enci of Monroe, NC; four daughters, Angela M. Godwin, Katrina C. Balke, Amanda R. Decker, Amber D. Braje of Monroe, NC;...
Jeanette Rose (Plyler) Helms
Jan 28, 2018
Jeanette Plyler Helms, 86, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 28, 2018, at Sharon Towers Retirement Community, Charlotte, NC, where she was a resident for the past nine years. She previously resided in Monroe, NC. The only daughter of the late Robert Avery Plyler, Sr. and Rose Penegar Plyler, she was born August 15, 1931 in Union County. Jeanette...
Jean (Braswell) Little
Jan 27, 2018
Jean Braswell Little, 95, passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018 at her residence. She was born August 3, 1922 in Union County, NC daughter to the late Arthur Garfield Ruth Maye Braswell. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 67 years S. J. Little, a brother Bill G. Braswell, a sister Elizabeth Braswell LaRue, and a...
Donald Culver Sr. Garner
Jan 27, 2018
Donald Culver Garner, Sr., 78, passed away January 27, 2018 at his residence. He was born March 19, 1939 in Orlando Fl, son to the late Charles Theo Garner, Sr. Mary Mildred Culver Garner. A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 3, 2018 at Lancaster Church of Christ, 301 W. Dunlap St., Lancaster, SC 29720. Donald...
Lucille (Gaddy) Dean
Jan 26, 2018
Mrs. Lucille Gaddy Dean, 97, of Monroe, died the 26th of January 2018, at the Jesse Helms Nursing Center. Mrs. Dean was predeceased by her husband, Walter Vance Dean; daughters, Susan D. Ponds, Sandra Sledge Allen, and Shirley D. Fahey; sisters, Lottie Parker, Mae Lee, and Rachel Haigler; and brothers, H.T. Gaddy, Jr., Japp G. Gaddy, and Ted Gaddy....
Millon Franklin Carnes
Jan 25, 2018
Millon F. Carnes, 87, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018. He was born May 14, 1930 in Chesterfield County, SC, son to the late Frank Georgia Carnes. He is also preceded in death by his wife Betty Sue Carnes, and a son Millon F. “Mike” Carnes, Jr. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, January 27, 2018 at...
Stephen ""Steve"" Coan
Jan 25, 2018
Stephen “Steve” Allen Coan, 69, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018. Steve was born in Mecklenburg County on December 10, 1948, son of the late Walter Otis and Pearl Suggs Coan. He was also preceded in death by his sister Jacquline Coan Broome. Steve is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Penny Garwood Coan, two daughters Samantha...
Hoover Collins
Jan 25, 2018
Hoover Collins, 89, passed away Thursday, January 25, 2018 with his family by his side. He was born on December 7, 1928, son of the late Joseph Samuel and Allie Horne Collins. He was preceded in death by his first wife Johnnie Courtney Collins and several sisters and brothers. Mr. Collins was an Army veteran having served in the...
Billy Ralph Baucom
Jan 24, 2018
Billy “Ralph” Baucom, 89, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2018. He was born on April 18, 1928 in Union County, son to the late Henry and Annie Thomas Baucom. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Gordon Funeral Chapelwith burial to follow at Lakeland Memorial Park. The family will receive friends...
Thomas "Mackie" Sikes
Jan 23, 2018
Thomas M. “Mackie” Sikes Thomas McCauley “Mackie” Sikes, 48, of Raleigh died unexpectedly at his home on January 23, 2018 He was born June 2, 1969, in Monroe, NC the son of Leonora and Olin Sikes, formerly of Monroe and now of Raleigh. Mackie was educated in the Monroe city schools and attended East Carolina University and was employed...
Sarah Frances (Mcguirt) Mcclain
Jan 22, 2018
Sarah McGuirt McClain, 92, passed away Monday, January 22, 2018. She was born October 30, 1925 in Union County, NC daughter to the late David Wilson Nora Dovie Griffin McGuirt. She is also preceded in death by her husband Thomas “Wade” McClain. A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM, Friday, January 26, 2018 at Waxhaw Baptist Church (Round...
Ralph Wolfe , Jr. Biggers
Jan 22, 2018
Ralph Wolfe Biggers Jr. 62, of Waxhaw, passed away peacefully in his sleep at his home after an extended illness Monday, January 22, 2018. He was born June 27, 1955 at Ft. Leavenworth, KS a son to Ralph Wolfe Biggers and the late Ruby Nell Biggers. Ralphie was born with physical disabilities that created many medical obstacles throughout his...
Archie Lynn Rorie
Jan 21, 2018
Archie L. Rorie, 85, of Monroe, NC went to be home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 21, 2018. He was surrounded by his family. Archie was born in Union County on December 11, 1932 to the late William Edwin and Emma Hallman Rorie. He was also preceded in death by his first wife Marie Parker Rorie...
Teresa Diane (Taylor) Yow
Jan 21, 2018
Teresa Diane Taylor Yow, 62, of Shallotte, NC passed away Sunday, January 21, 2018.Teresa was born in Union County on October 17, 1955 to the late Ray Franklin and Junie Maxine Taylor. She is also preceded in death by her brother Tommy Ray Taylor. Mrs. Yow is survived by her loving husband John “Mac” Yow and her step-son Austin...
Clyde Smith Jr. Hargett
Jan 19, 2018
Clyde Smith Hargett, Jr., 73, of Monroe, passed away Friday, January 19, 2018. He was born August 2, 1944 and son of the late Clyde, Sr. and Flonnie Secrest Hargett. Funeral services for Clyde will be held from the graveside 2:00PM Tuesday, January 23, 2018 in Lakeland Memorial Park. Clyde is survived by a son, Tim Hargett of Monroe,...
Judy (Helms) Price
Jan 18, 2018
Judy Helms Price, 66, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2018. She was born February 21, 1951 in Union County, NC, daughter of the late Coy Neal Helms and Lois Rushing Helms. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Roger Dale Price. Judy was a volunteer for the Son Shine Club at Unionville Elementary School and was a...
Mary Kathryn (Kell) Simpson
Jan 17, 2018
Mary Kathryn Kell Simpson, 89, formerly of Waxhaw, N.C., died Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Elmcroft Senior Living in Southern Pines, N.C. Mary Kathryn was born August 31, 1928 in Rock Hill, S.C. to the late Samuel Hicklin Kell Jr. and Margaret Hasty Kell. She attended Montreat College and graduated from Queens College. She was a first grade teacher...
Gloria Jean (Truesdale) Moore
Jan 17, 2018
Gloria Truesdale Moore, 68, of Monroe, passed away at her residence, Wednesday, January 17, 2018. She was born August 31, 1949 in Winnsboro S.C. a daughter of the late Ross and Rosa Truesdale. The family will receive friends from 11:30-12:45 a.m., Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Gordon Funeral Service 1904 Lancaster Ave. Monroe, NC. Funeral services will be held...
Michael "Mike" Mangum
Jan 17, 2018
Michael “Mike” Glenn Mangum, 60, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018. He was born in Union County on March 19, 1957, son to Craven Mangum and the late Ruth McClellan Mangum. Mike was a graduate of Wingate College and The University of North Carolina Charlotte and spent many years as Family Service Counselor at Lakeland Memorial Park. Funeral...
Melanie Wade (Sonnier) Clementino
Jan 16, 2018
Melanie Sonnier Clementino, 61, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018. She was born August 16, 1956 in Oakdale, LA daughter to the late Lloyd Joseph Esther Sonnier. Melanie is survived by her loving husband Craig Steven Clementino, two daughters Christine Bowers and Liberty Cole, siblings Craig, Ricky, and Josie Sonnier, Becky and Pat Messina and six grandchildren. Gordon Funeral...
