Obituaries

Nov 1, 2024

Barbara Ann Watkins, 89, of Monroe, quietly passed away Friday, November 1, 2024, and entered her heavenly home. She was born October 10, 1935, in Union County, a daughter of the late Claudus Harold and Robbie Mae Braswell Smith. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Hugh Mac Watkins and a brother, Tommy Smith....

Nov 1, 2024

Carolyn Leen Jones, 60, of Lancaster, SC, Passed away at her residence on November 1, 2024. She was born in Union County on March 22, 1964, a daughter to the late David and Hazel Leen Whitley Honeycutt.

Funeral services will be held from the graveside Friday, November 15, 2024. at 2:00 PM in the Lewis Williams Cemetery....

Nov 1, 2024

James Arthur Carnahan, 85, formerly of Penn Run, PA, passed away peacefully at Brookdale Assisted Living, Monroe Square, in Monroe, NC after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. Son of Arthur G & Mazzie M. Q. (Brown) Carnahan, he was born January 15, 1939, in Armstrong Township, Indiana County, PA.

Mr. Carnahan was a member of Heilwood...

Oct 30, 2024

Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for gathering here to honor and celebrate the remarkable life of a truly noble soul, Hansaben Shah. Born on January 3, 1947, in Botad, Gujarat, Hansa Ben was a warm and caring presence who deeply valued every person she encountered. She was the kind of woman who always made others feel comfortable, appreciated and...

Oct 28, 2024

Joe Franklin Revels age 75 of Indian Trail, NC passed away at his residence on October 28, 2024. He was the son of the late Joel Edward and Martha Agnes Revels.

Joe served in the United States Army. He liked playing golf weekly, riding his motorcycle and camping at the beach with his beloved dog Scooter.

Oct 28, 2024

No services have been scheduled at this time.

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Surdi family.

Oct 27, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our loving brother, Donnie Gene Starnes, 67, of Monroe, NC, who went to be with his Lord and Savior on October 27, 2024. Born on May 14, 1957, Donnie was a beloved son of the late Reid, Jr. and Mary Frances Starnes.

Donnie is now reunited...

Oct 27, 2024

Mr. James "Cardell" McCoy, 95, of Stanfield, NC, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024 at the age of 95. He was born on May 17, 1929, in Stanly County, NC, to Oscar Lee and Delaler Smith McCoy. He was a member of Love's Grove United Methodist Church. Mr. McCoy was retired from Transamerica Delaval Pump Division in Monroe, NC....

Oct 26, 2024

If you know my dad, you know that he practically lives outside, he has no concept of acting his age and that he's not one to be stopped once he puts his mind to something.

In true Roy fashion, less than 12 hours after he told us that it was his time to go, he was reunited...

Oct 26, 2024

There are no scheduled services at this time.

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Scott Family.

Oct 22, 2024

Boyce Richard Craig Sr., 73, of Kings Mountain, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. Born on November 20, 1950, to the late R.C. and Oar Lee Craig. He loved using his heavy equipment, fishing, tinkering with cars, and being outdoors was his favorite pastimes. Spending time with family and grandkids/great grandkids was his passion above all...

Oct 22, 2024

Ruth Snow, aged 89, passed away on October 22, 2024. Born on July 2, 1935 in Cabarrus County, NC, she lived a life full of love, strength, and kindness. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, cherished by all who knew her. She was a retired textile worker.

Ruth was known for her quirky and...

Oct 21, 2024

Darrin Rea Holcomb, 62, of Indian Trail, passed away October 21, 2024. He was born August 3, 1962, in Union County, a son to the late Ralph Odell and Mary Bickett Holcomb. He is also preceded in death by a brother, Stacy Holcomb. He was an avid race car enthusiast.

Darrin will be lying in state Saturday,...

Oct 21, 2024

Bruce Kepley entered his heavenly home with Jesus whom he longed to be with on October 21, 2024.

Bruce is survived by his wife of fourteen years, Beth Watts Kepley. Bruce is preceded in death by his father J.C. Kepley, mother, Helen Carter Kepley and brother Gary Stephen Kepley. Bruce's siblings include Angie Thompson( Tim), Brian Kepley(Jorge)....

Oct 20, 2024

Robin Williams Tallent transitioned to her heavenly home Sunday, October 20 th at

Autumn Care of Marshville, NC following an extended illness. She was born in Monroe,

NC on July 26, 1955. She was preceded in death by her husband John of 31 years. Her

parents, Duran and Edith Williams and a sister...

Oct 18, 2024

David Plyler, 82, of Monroe passed away October 18, 2024 at his home. He was born June 27, 1942. He is son of Odell and Edith Plyler who preceded him in death. His siblings preceding him in death are Fred Plyler, Ben Plyler, and twin sister, Dianne Griffith.

David is survived by two daughters, Krystal Griffin (Jeff),...

Oct 18, 2024

Mr. Taylor O'Ryan Barnes, 26, passed away suddenly due to a fatal vehicle incident on Friday, October 18, 2024. We find comfort in knowing that Taylor passed safely into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He was born Feb 10, 1998 to Michael Barnes and Michelle Barnes. Taylor is preceded in passing by his maternal grandmother,...

Oct 17, 2024

Neil Eric Berger, 69, of Monroe, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2024. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 16, 1955, a son to the late Kenneth and Winterfred Cramer Berger; he is also preceded in death by a granddaughter. Neil retired from Monroe Hardware Company.

Funeral services will be private.

Neil is survived...

Oct 15, 2024

A Celebration of Life Service will be held from 11:00am until 1:30pm on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, 5555 Concord Pkwy S, Concord, NC 28027.

Directions to the Service at the Speed Way

Go to P parking section of the speedway. This will be on Morehead Rd between Hwy 29 and...

Oct 12, 2024

Ellen Porter Hinson Simpson, born August 9, 1930, passed safely into the arms of Jesus on October 12, 2024 and joined her husband of 53 years, Dowd Allen Simpson.

She always had a way of seeing purpose in everything and she loved her family and her Lord.

Ellen Simpson is reunited with those loved ones...