Obituaries

Earl Reid Hartis

Earl Reid Hartis

Nov 15, 2015

Surrounded by family singing "Amazing Grace," Earl Reid Hartis of Marshville passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 15 after a brief illness at the age of 77. Reid, as he was known to family and friends, loved gospel music. So too did he love spending time outside, whether fishing, hunting, planting wildflowers for his wife, or simply sitting on the...

Scott Jacumin

Scott Jacumin

Nov 14, 2015

Dateline: Wingate, NC Marvin Scott Jacumin, 52, passed away November 14, 2015. Scott was born on August 7, 1963 to Johnny Millard Jacumin and Mary "Cookie" Virginia Christenbury. Scott� was an avid sports enthusiast, he raced go-karts nationally winning several national championships. He holds the world record for the fastest track time on a go-kart at Talledega Motor Speedway. He...

Karina L. Sequera

Karina L. Sequera

Oct 13, 2015

Karina Lisobiet Pinto de Sequera, Born February 8, 1969, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her family at 9:28 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2015 after a five year battle with Lou Gehrig's Disease. Karina was a beloved ESL teacher at Walter Bickett Elementary in Monroe, NC. She dedicated herself to her students and education, earning several degrees, certifications, and awards...

Melissa Jolette Medlin

Melissa Jolette Medlin

Sep 15, 2015

Melissa Jolette Medlin, 32, passed away September 15, 2015. Melissa was born on January 14, 1983 in Union County, NC to Ms. Joey Belle Medlin. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 19, 2015 in Corinth Baptist Church at 11:00 AM with Rev. Roy Helms�officiating. The family will greet family and friends prior to the service from 10:00 AM until...

Kenneth Warren Simpson

Kenneth Warren Simpson

Aug 24, 2015

Kenneth Warren Simpson, 72, passed away August 24, 2015. Mr. Simpson was born in Union County, NC on April 3, 1943 to the late J.C. and Nancy Kathleen Mullis Simpson. Ken was a farmer for most of his life. He enjoyed gardening and fishing. Funeral services will be private. Mr. Simpson is survived by his loving wife Myrna Mullis Simpson;...

Tara Lynn La Terra

Tara Lynn La Terra

Aug 3, 2015

Tara Lynn La Terra, 45, passed away August 2, 2015. Tara was born on March 11, 1970 in New Haven, Connecticut. Tara had a passion for kids and loved to dance. A memorial service will be held on Saturday August 8, 2015 at 2:00 PM in Hermon Baptist Church with Rev. Donnie Gamble officiating. The family will visit with family...

Joan Carol (Christiansen)  Rockwood

Joan Carol (Christiansen) Rockwood

Jul 31, 2015

Joan Carol Rockwood, 70, passed away on Friday July 31, 2015. Joan was born in Goshen, New York, on January 15, 1945 to the late Richard and Margaret Romer Christiansen. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 2, 2015 at 4:00 PM in Macedonia Baptist Church with Rev. Joey Rowell and Rev. Leland Stephens officiating. A visitation will be...

Mable Courtney Price

Mable Courtney Price

Jun 14, 2015

Mable Courtney Price, 78, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Mable was born in Union County to the late George James and Nettie Ardenia Aycock Courtney. Mable was a beloved mother and grandmother who adored her family. She never met a stranger and offered a helping hand to all in need. Those who knew Mable...

Gary Allen Sherrife

Gary Allen Sherrife

May 11, 2015

Gary A. Sherrife, 72, of Monroe, NC, formerly of Port Allegany, PA, and Youngsville, PA, died Monday, May 11 in Monroe, NC. He was born December 4, 1942 in Olean, NY, and had been active in the oil and construction trades in Pennsylvania, Florida, and North Carolina. Gary was always upbeat and loved to joke and tease. He never missed...

Mary Helms Connell

Mary Helms Connell

May 4, 2015

Mary Helms Connell, 90, passed away Monday, May 4, 2015. She was born in Gaston County on February 23, 1925 to the late Earnest Earl and Lilly Mae Mincey Helms.� She loved to travel and spending time with her family. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at 2:00 pm in Midway Baptist Church, 4615 Olive Branch...

James "Pete" Hoyte Haire

James "Pete" Hoyte Haire

Mar 20, 2015

James "Pete" Hoyte Haire, 78, passed away Friday, March 20, 2015. Pete was born on February 20, 1937 to the late James Franklin and Ruby Lee Price Haire. He was a simple man and was dedicated to his family. He loved to farm and garden. A private graveside was held Monday, March, 23, 2015 at 2:00 PM at Mt. Pisgah...