Obituaries

Oct 1, 2024

Terry Layne Bradley, 70, of Monroe, NC passed away on October 1, 2024. He was born in Monroe in August of 1954 to James Dovevot Bradley, originally from Whittier, NC and Mary Lee Helms Bradley of Monroe.

Over his lifetime, Terry held jobs in concrete work with locals Bobby Earp and Brent Collins, worked with the maintenance...

Sep 28, 2024

This is Chris's place at the lake and I'm doing just fine. My government name is Christopher Lee Moser, but I was given and went by a few others, Chris, Dad, Pappy, Babe, Arnie and my boy Tis. I was born on April 9, 1984 and I blinked out on September 28, 2024 due to having a good time….but...

Sep 24, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elizabeth "Irene" Clark on September 24, 2024, at the age of 82. Irene was born on September 4, 1942 in Bellaire, OH to Steve and Mildred McVicker Holub.

Irene received a Bachelors of Science degree from the University of Phoenix and worked at Motorola for 30...

Sep 23, 2024

Linda Elisabeth Stedje-Larsen, age 74, died in her home in Wingate, NC, on September 23, 2024, after a long battle with cancer.

Linda was born on July 6, 1950, in St. Johann im Pongau, Austria, and emigrated through Ellis Island in 1953 with her parents, Mary and Peter Blassmann.

In 1970 she married Robert and...

Sep 21, 2024

Polly Diane Driggers, age 62, of Union County, passed away on September 21, 2024. Born on February 18, 1962, Polly was known for her open and kind-hearted nature, exemplifying a life of compassion and devout Christian faith from a young age. She dedicated her life to caring for others, both as a cherished member of the Houston Baptist Church...

Sep 21, 2024

Janet Piercy Roberts of Waxhaw NC, passed away Saturday, September 21, 2024. Janet was born in Charlotte North Carolina on May 8, 1969. She is preceded in  death by her parents, Calvin and Geneva Piercy and by two sisters, Diane Reese and Jane Nichols.

Janet is survived by her husband, Jimmy Roberts, one son, David Briggs, she...

Sep 19, 2024

Gerard "Jerry" Capobianco was born September 5, 1950 in New York City, where he proudly and bravely served as a New York City Police Officer for 20 years and was a Vietnam Era Army Veteran prior to that. He quietly passed away at 2:15am at the Hospice of Union County on September 19, 2024.

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Sep 19, 2024

Curtis Benton Eudy, 80, passed away September 19, 2024. He was born December 7, 1943 to the late Segal Eudy and Lucille Morgan Eudy. In addition to his parents, Curtis is preceded in passing by his daughters, Kara Eudy and Kristy Eudy, brother, Grady Eudy, nephews, Phil Miller, and Robert Miller; brothers-in-law, Tom Miller, and Don Sloop; sister-in-law, Lois...

Sep 19, 2024

Gilbert Hall Efird Jr. (Buddy), 86, died on September 19, at Atrium Health Union Hospital in Monroe. He was born at Mercy Hospital in Charlotte on April 30, 1938 to Juanita Meares and Gilbert Hall Efird. Buddy was a descendent of John Query, a signer of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence. Buddy died of a rare type of cancer,...

Sep 17, 2024

Richardo Eugene Coccia,63, Passed away on Tuesday September 17, 2024. Born to the late Anthony and Eugenia Coccia.

He is preceded in death by his brother Nicholas Coccia.

He is survived by his brothers Anthony Coccia (Sheryl), and Mark Coccia (Misty), sister Lisa Henkel, sister-in-law Sheryl Coccia, daughters Christina Prichett, Jennifer Shatz (Paul), nieces Paige...

Sep 17, 2024

On Tuesday evening, September 17, 2024, Mary Ann Hamby Ruggiero lost her courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis that she had been waging for 15 long years. She peacefully departed this world on Tuesday evening and passed on to a better place in heaven.

Maryann H. Ruggiero, a Granite Falls High School alumna, from the class of 1960,...

Sep 15, 2024

Edith Carolyn Pressley, 80, went to her heavenly home on Sunday, September 15, 2024. She was born July 3, 1944 in Monroe, North Carolina to the late Tom Honeycutt and Floy Honeycutt. In addition to her parents, Carolyn is preceded in passing by her brothers, Eugene Honeycutt (Vera), Rommie Honeycuttt (Karen), and Jerry Honeycutt; and her great-grandchild, Ryker Younts....

Sep 14, 2024

Ms. Linda Carol Rhodes, 75, of Ruby, South Carolina, passed away September 14, 2024. She was born in Union County, North Carolina on May 25, 1949 to the late Calvin Morris Sr. and Doris Black Morris. Linda will be remembered for being a loving mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. She enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren at...

Sep 13, 2024

Mr. James Louis Baucom, 73, passed away September 13, 2024, in Monroe, North Carolina. He was born March 1, 1951to the late James Claxton Baucom and Katie Little Baucom. James served in the army during the Vietnam War. Later in life, James went on to become a skilled electrician.

Funeral Services will be announced shortly.

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Sep 13, 2024

Donald Eugene Helms (Don) 76 of Cooper City, FL formerly of Monroe, passed away on September 13th. Don was born in Monroe, NC on June 9th. He graduated from Monroe High School and went to college at Western Carolina. Don was married to Vickie Gordon on June 17th; they were happily married for 52 years. Don was a financial...

Sep 10, 2024

Mr. Lynn Alexander Price, 67, went to his heavenly home on September 10, 2024. He was born in Charlotte NC, the son of Robert Galloway Price and Frances Yelvington Blank and step-father Melvin J. Blank.

He graduated from Garinger High School in 1975. He worked at UPS for 20 plus years. He loved riding motorcycles and watching...

Sep 10, 2024

Lisa Miles Starnes of Pageland South Carolina passed away September 10, 2024 at the age of 55.

Lisa was born May 27th 1969 to the late Haywood G. Miles & Mary Lou Crooke Mills! She Was also preceded in death by her Brother Joseph G Miles.

She Is Survived By Her Husband Johnny Starnes of...

Sep 10, 2024

Mr. Larry Donovan Baucom, 76, of Marshville, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024. He was born May 25, 1948 a son to the late William Carl and Katie Flowe Baucom.

Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Holland Funeral Service and Crematory.

Sep 9, 2024

Mr. Jackson "J" Troy Coley, 34, passed away Monday, September 9, 2024. He was born April 17, 1990 to Freda Coley and the late Jeff Coley. In addition to his father, J is preceded in passing by his paternal grandmother, Martha Coley, and his maternal grandparents, Brackie and Irene Helms.

Funeral Services for Mr. Coley will be...

Sep 8, 2024

Barry Lynn Rushing passed away on September 8, 2024, at the age of 67 surrounded by his loving family.

Born November 15, 1956, Barry was a proud lifelong resident of Indian Trail, North Carolina area. He and Deb were married 11/21/1976 and raised their daughters in the home where Deb still resides. The home where family would...