Monroe, NC Obituaries

Pamela Victoria Matlock passed away on January 29, 2026, at the age of 77. She was a resident of Matthews, North Carolina. A visitation will be held on February 10, 2026, from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at M...

Dorothy (Dot) Ashe English passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026 in her home. Dot was born on August 13, 1933 in Sylva, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland William ...

Gerald Lloyd Earnheart, age 71, of Waxhaw, North Carolina, stepped through Heaven’s Gates on February 2, 2026. He was born on September 28, 1954, to the late Erskine and Katherine Earnheart. Ger...

Alvis Eugene Webb, age 83, stepped through Heaven’s Gates on January 5, 2026. He was born on August 14, 1942, to the late Raymond and Gladys Lewis Webb. Eugene worked as a carpenter for many yea...

Patricia Franks (Dupuis), 80, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2026, at her Monroe, North Carolina home surrounded by her children. Born on February 17, 1945, in New Hampshire, Patricia was the ...

Johnnie Helms Paxton, age 85, of Monroe, North Carolina, stepped through Heaven’s Gates on January 22, 2026. She was born July 13, 1940, to the late John and Lola High Helms. Johnnie was a lifelo...

Joyce Irene Polk, age 93, of Monroe, North Carolina, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 22, 2026. She was born on June 30, 1932, to the late Henry and Etta Polk. Joyce w...

Patricia Ann Youngren, born on August 20, 1931, passed away on January 15, 2026, at the age of 94. She was a resident of Naples, Florida.

Charles Franklin Sullivan went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 16, 2026, at the age of 90. He was born in Pageland, South Carolina on December 4, 1935 to Oscar and Bertha Jordan Sullivan, th...

James F. Little, born on February 18, 1928, passed away on January 16, 2026, at the age of 97. He was a resident of Monroe, North Carolina.

Sybil Walters Deaton, 85, of Monroe, North Carolina, was called to her heavenly home on January 15, 2026, at Autumn Care of Marshville. A celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday, January 20, ...

Carole Terry Johnson, age 81, of Monroe, went home to be with the Lord on January 13, 2026. She was born in Union County, NC on July 29, 1944, daughter of the late William R. and Bonnie Terry. Sh...

Jonathan Deray Gatson Sr. was born on July 8, 1965, and passed away on January 12, 2026, at the age of 60. Jonathan was a resident of Wingate, North Carolina.

Corinne Lowery Howey passed peacefully on December 19, 2025, at the age of 91. She resided in sunny Ft. Myers, Florida with her loving husband Jim. Born in Monroe, North Carolina, Corinne grew up in...

Richard Lee Polk, age 90, of Monroe, North Carolina, stepped through Heaven’s Gates on December 27, 2025. He was born on December 19, 1935, to the late Henry Lee and Etta Mae Polk. Richard was a...

Wanda Jorene Wortman Thomas, age 75, of Monroe, North Carolina, passed away on December 26, 2025. She was born on August 2, 1950, to the late Wilson Chancie and Kate Ellen Privette Wortman. Wand...

Patricia Andrea Rodriguez Ruiz, was born in Mexico City, Mexico on February 7th, 1979. Daughter of Patricia Villasenor and Aurelio Ruiz. She and her entire family moved to the United States in 1990. I...

David William McGaha, born on September 1, 1958, in Franklin, North Carolina, passed away on December 22, 2025, at the age of 67. He was a long-time resident of Peachland, North Carolina. David wo...

Charles Preston Fussell was born on February 7, 1940, in Georgia. He passed away on December 20, 2025, at the age of 85. Charles was a resident of Monroe, North Carolina.

Avis Arline Phifer Williams (January 9, 1926 – December 16, 2025) Avis Arline Phifer Williams passed away on December 16, 2025, at the age of 99. Arline entered this world on the morning of January 9...

Betty Jo Helms Pollock, 95, of Siler City died peacefully on December 12, 2025, at Clapp’s Convalescent Nursing Home in Asheboro surrounded by family. Betty Jo was born on December 16, 1929 in Union...

Lanelle Simpson Phillips, 89, passed away Dec.13, 2025 at The Jesse Helms Center. She was born Nov. 11, 1936, daughter of the late William Marshall Simpson and Ila Vinla Pusser. She was a graduate...

John William “Billy” McRorie, age 55, of Monroe, North Carolina, passed away on December 9, 2025. He was born on November 23, 1970, to the late John Ralph and Vickie Flowe McRorie. Billy grew up...

Linda Gail Trull, age 80, of Wingate, North Carolina, stepped through Heaven’s Gates on December 2, 2025. She was born on September 27, 1945. After graduating from high school, Linda attended bo...

Brian Kent Shoe, Sr., age 76, of Waxhaw, North Carolina, stepped through Heaven’s Gates on December 7, 2025. He was born on April 12, 1949, to the late Albert and Elinore Maxine Shoe. Brian grad...

Mamie Roberts Rummage, age 86, of Monroe, North Carolina, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 1, 2025. She was born on November 30, 1939, in Kershaw, South Carolina to the ...

Marie Helen Stulpin Kellogg, age 89, of Lancaster, South Carolina, passed away on November 25, 2025. She was born on July 31, 1936, in Rochester, New York to the late Ignatius and Marie Stulpin. ...

Roger William Latham, age 79, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Atrium Health Union in Monroe, North Carolina. A memorial service will be held on December 8, 2025, at First Presbyterian...

Adolfo Ocasio-Concepcion, age 84, of Monroe, North Carolina, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 23, 2025. He was born on June 20, 1941, in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico to the late...

Stephen Christopher “Chris” Sims, age 43, of Monroe, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025, after a courageous battle with Huntington’s Disease. He was born on January 2, 1982...

Loris Lee Duke, age 71, passed away on November 19, 2025. She was born on March 24, 1954, to the late James and Mary Jo Lee. Loris was born in Alabama but was raised and grew up in Charleston, S...

Joanne Hunt Kitchin, a beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully surrounded by family on November 16, 2025, in Monroe, North Carolina. Joanne was born on September 9, 1944, in Bryn ...

Karen Manjone, our beloved wife, mother, and grandmother passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, November 13, 2025, and ran into the arms of Jesus. Karen was born in Hazleton, PA and sp...

Richard Eugene Deese, Sr., age 73, of Fort Mill, South Carolina, passed away on November 12, 2025. He was born on March 18, 1952, to the late John Thomas and Barbara Jean Deese. Richard was a gr...

John Collinge Remol, retired Major, United States Air Force, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Veterans Day, November 11, 2025, in Monroe, North Carolina. John was born on October ...

Frances Curlee Williams, age 93, of Monroe, North Carolina, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 3, 2025. She was born on January 27, 1932, to the late Henry and Jennie Curl...

Lee Edward Mills, age 73, of Monroe, North Carolina, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 2, 2025. He was born on December 13, 1951, to the late Robert and Lucy Mills. Le...

Lucinda Allen, age 60, of Wingate, North Carolina passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025.

Joan Renee Carter, age 53, of Waxhaw, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on October 26, 2025. She was born on November 28, 1971, to Joyce Taylor and the late James A. Basden, Joan grew u...

Frank Lee Whitley, age 75, of Monroe, North Carolina, went to his eternal home in Heaven on October 22, 2025. He was born on September 15, 1950, to the late Carl and Maude Whitley. A Union Count...

Victoria Carmen Lungren, age 55, of Oakley, California passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025.

Terry Eugene Kilgo, age 56, passed away on October 9, 2025. He was born on October 11, 1968, to Norman and Norma Kilgo. Terry was a Union County native who after graduating from high school went...

Belinda Phifer Hildreth, age 67, of Albemarle, North Carolina, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 12, 2025. She was born on December 17, 1957, to the late Brady Lee and Liz...

Kristine Fincher, 71, of Monroe, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on October 5th, 2025, surrounded by her family, after a brave battle with cancer. Kristine was a joyful spirit who br...

Dennis Allyn McCaslin, age 73, stepped through Heaven’s Gates on October 7, 2025. He was born in Belleville, Illinois on November 22, 1951, to the late Melvin and Patricia McCaslin. Dennis gradu...

Harry Joe Marsh, age 46, of Salisbury, North Carolina passed away on Friday, October 3, 2025.

Betty Somers, 85, of Monroe, NC, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Charlotte, NC. Betty was a native of Monroe, NC. She was preceded in deat...

Eleanor Haigler Horne, age 95, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on October 4, 2025. She was born on March 9, 1930, to the late Vernon Durant and Ona Lee Tarlton Haigler. Eleanor ...

Robert Earl Yost, age 82, of Waxhaw, North Carolina, passed away on September 30, 2025. He was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on September 21, 1943, to the late David Fred Yost, Jr. and Frances V...

Joe Alson Hargette, age 95, of Union County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, Joe lived a life marke...