Monroe, NC Obituaries

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ken Austin on April 23, 2026. Ken was born on March 31st, 1939, to the late R.C. and Louise Austin. He is survived by his loving wife of 66...

Ronnie Prosser, born on November 16, 1950, in South Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, family, and cherished memories. Ronnie was the son of Maxine a...

It is with heavy hearts that we acknowledge the passing of Mara Kind, 64, of Monroe, North Carolina, after a short battle with cancer. A stoic and generous woman who personified her last name, Mara w...

Sue Ellen Belk Lampley was born a strong-willed farm girl to Ruth Haigler Belk and Uriah Tilden Belk on May 15,1953. She and her three older sisters, Barbara, Mary Lou, and Libby, grew up shucking co...

Bertha Ruth Edwards, age 95, widow of John William Edwards passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2006 at Carolina Pines Hospital in Hartsville, SC. She broke her hip in December and in-mobility allowed p...

It is with the heaviest hearts that we announce the passing of Matthew Knauf, a devoted husband, incredible father, and one-of-a-kind soul who left this world far too soon. Matt was the definition of...

Robert Randolph Jones passed away on April 9, 2026, at the age of 73; born June 29, 1952, Robert was a resident of Monroe, North Carolina.

James “David” Clontz, 89, of Monroe, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 2, after a period of declining health. Born on August 21, 1936, to the late Theron and Ona Lee Clontz, he was raised in t...

Willis Glenn Rimmer, Jr., 90, of Monroe, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in his sleep on April 1, 2026, after an extended stay in the hospital. Born on November 23, 1935, in Mooresville, North...

Terry Helms passed away on March 24, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend whose kindness and humility touched everyone wh...

Robert Edwards passed on March 18, 2026, at the age of 64.

It is with heavy hearts and deep love that we announce the passing of Alice Griffin. A truly wonderful woman who touched the lives of everyone who knew her. She was a devoted wife, a loving stepmother...

Russell Forbes Rayevich passed away on March 4, 2026, at the age of 53.

John Ashley McKeel passed on March 2, 2026, at the age of 86. John was born on January 11, 1940, in Stokes, North Carolina, and was a resident of Matthews, North Carolina.

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Joseph Peter Mucci, Sr who went home to heaven to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, February 27, 2026. He loved his Lord first and his family only s...

Lenoria Elizabeth Helms, age 89, stepped through Heaven’s Gates on February 19, 2026. She was born on July 28, 1936, to the late Crawford and Winnie Griffin. Lenoria was a lifelong Union County ...

Sydney Carol Feddersen, age 84, of Waxhaw, North Carolina, formerly of Sumter, South Carolina, passed away on February 17, 2026. She was born on August 31, 1941, in Manhattan, New York, to Carol Squ...

Andra Kay (Faye) Vicars, age 83, stepped through Heaven’s Gates on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. She was born on August 6, 1942, in Dante, Virginia to the late John and Estelle Chabo. Faye was a V...

Margaret Williams, born on October 27, 1939, passed away on February 16, 2026, at the age of 86.

Eleanor Elizabeth (Stillwagon) Abbott, 76, of Monroe North Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2026, at the Stratford nursing home, comforted by the nursing supervisor, Krista and the sou...

Carlos Adam Ventura, born on July 16, 1967, passed away on February 7, 2026, at the age of 58. Carlos was a resident of Gastonia, North Carolina.

Penny S. Haywood, age 81, stepped through Heaven’s Gates on January 30, 2026. She was born on May 30, 1944, to the late Richard and Dale Koerner. She is survived by her son, Thomas Haywood; daug...

Beverly May Roderick passed away peacefully at 93 yrs. old on February 6, 2026 in Matthews, NC. She was born in Kingston, PA on September 7, 1932 to Sheldon W. Strunk and Helen M. Strunk (Shaver). ...

Jon Jay Bauman, aged 86, passed away on February 5, 2026. He was born on March 1, 1939. Jon Jay Bauman resided in Monroe, North Carolina.

Michael David Deputy, age 65, of Monroe, North Carolina, passed away on February 1, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of curiosity, kindness, and deep devotion to the people he loved. Born on March 5, 1...

Pamela Victoria “Vicky” Matlock, age 77, of Matthews, North Carolina, stepped through Heaven’s Gates on January 29, 2026. She was born on November 23, 1948, in Los Angeles, California. Raised in K...

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.

Cynthia Thomas Stallings, age 68, of Indian Trail, North Carolina, stepped through Heaven’s Gates on December 28, 2025. She was born on December 3, 1958. Formerly of Thomasville, 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...