Obituaries

Mr. Martin Davis

Mr. Martin Davis

Dec 11, 2020

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Mr. Eddie "Joe" Almond

Mr. Eddie "Joe" Almond

Dec 11, 2020

Eddie Joe Almond, 65, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020. He was born October 26, 1955 to the late Luther Ray Almond and Blanche Almond. Joe is also preceded in death by his brother, Stephen Ray Almond. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Joe is survived by his wife of 48 years, Janet Almond; children, Eddie...

Ms. Shelly Marie  Leonard

Ms. Shelly Marie Leonard

Dec 11, 2020

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Ms. Mary Vrana

Ms. Mary Vrana

Dec 9, 2020

Mary Vrana, 84, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020. She was born December 1, 1936 to the late Frank Simmons and Ula Simmons of Whiteville, NC. Mary is also preceded in death by her sister, Faye Simmons Crump (Ralph) of Mint Hill, NC; and daughter, Norma Jean Crump (Sissy) of Cocoa Beach, FL. A memorial service will be held at...

Mr. Gary Curtis Pendry

Mr. Gary Curtis Pendry

Dec 8, 2020

Gary "Shine" Curtis Pendry, 60, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020. He was born February 18, 1960 to the late Grace Sullivan Pendry and Virgil James Pendry Sr. Gary is survived by his Fiancé, Donna Nelson; children, Destiny (Daniel) Belen Lawson, Rheanna Lawson and Justin Darden; sisters, Karen (Mike) Kelly, Elaine (Eddie) Miller and Denise Staten; brothers, Zane (Debbie) Pendry,...

Gregory “Derrick” Gay

Gregory “Derrick” Gay

Dec 7, 2020

Gregory "Derrick" Gay, age 29 went home to be with his Lord and Saviour on December 7, 2020. Derrick was born in Monroe, North Carolina to Greg and Beverly Gay on July 1, 1991 and was an identical twin. Derrick will be remembered for his sweet spirit that was contagious in any room that he walked into. Derrick was kindhearted...

James "Randy" Cook

James "Randy" Cook

Dec 7, 2020

James "Randy" Cook, 75, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020. He was born July 11, 1945 to the late Ira James Cook and Kathryn Rebich Cook. The family will host a memorial service at a later date. Randy is survived by his wife of 53 years, Ella Maureen Cook; son, Jay Cook (Nicole); daughter, Kathryn Montague (Monty); sisters, Kathryn DeAngelo,...

Michael  "Rodney" Mckee

Michael "Rodney" Mckee

Dec 6, 2020

Michael "Rodney" McKee, 61, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020. He was born April 2, 1959 to Dorothy "Dot" McKee and the late John "J.R." Mckee. A memorial service will be held at 11:00am Saturday, December 12, 2020 at First Baptist Church of Indian Trail, 732 Indian Trail Fairview Rd, Indian Trail, NC 28079. Visitation will be held immediately following...

Mr. Michael  Aaron  Faircloth

Mr. Michael Aaron Faircloth

Dec 4, 2020

Mr. Michael Aaron Faircloth, 32, went to be with his Lord and Savior on December 4, 2020. Michael was born on March 15, 1988 in Monroe, NC to Keith Faircloth and Melonie Tye Faircloth. Michael will be remembered as a man that loved and cherished every second that he got to spend with his beloved daughter, Hannah, and each of...

Mrs. Mildred Taylor Helms

Mrs. Mildred Taylor Helms

Dec 4, 2020

Mrs. Mildred Taylor Helms, 73, passed away December 4, 2020. Mrs. Helms was born in Union County, NC on October 25, 1947 to the late Willis and Alice Benton Taylor. A visitation will be held from 3:00 PM until 3:45 PM Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Good News Baptist Church. A service to celebrate her life will follow at 4:00...

Mr. Thomas Lee Howell

Mr. Thomas Lee Howell

Dec 1, 2020

Thomas Lee Howell, 34 was called to his eternal home Tuesday, December 1, 2020. Thomas was born prematurely on November 21, 1986. He overcame many obstacles and later became known as "Big T" to many people. Thomas's smile could brighten any room and he had the best bear hugs. Thomas's heart was huge, he would give you his last possession...

Ms. Margaret Gail  Helms

Ms. Margaret Gail Helms

Nov 30, 2020

Ms. Margaret Gail Helms, 74, passed away November 30, 2020. Gail was born in Monroe, NC on July 19, 1946 to the late Margaret Lucille Mathis Mical and Edward Lee Mical. Gail loved her family and cherished the time that she got to spend with them. A service to celebrate Gail's life will be held at 6:00 PM, Thursday, December...

Ms. Anne Lawing

Ms. Anne Lawing

Nov 28, 2020

Catherine Anne Grisdale Lawing passed away on Sat. Nov. 28, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Gilbert Brown Grisdale and Teresa Monahan Grisdale. Anne was preceded in death by 8 days her husband of 51 years, Harry Lawing. They were both native Charlotteans and lived most of their lives in the Dilworth area. Anne was also preceded in...

Ms. Delores Sanderson

Ms. Delores Sanderson

Nov 25, 2020

Delores Annette Sanderson, loving mother and daughter of Ruth and Torrence Correll left this earth to take her place in heaven on November 25th, 2020. Delores is survived by her two sons, Barry Sanderson and his wife Jodi, Jeff Culler and Terri Edwards, her brother Chuck Correll his wife Diane and daughter Lauren Krussel. Delores enjoyed travel, whether abroad or...

Ms. Chelsea Lea Rogers

Ms. Chelsea Lea Rogers

Nov 22, 2020

Chelsea Lea Rogers, 27, of Monroe NC, entered Heaven's gates unexpectedly on November 22, 2020. She was born in Monroe on July 7, 1993 where she grew up. Chelsea loved spending the day basking in the sunshine on the beach and seeing the changing of the leaves in the Appalachian Mountains. She had the brightest smile and loved making everyone...

Mr. Jamie Mccune

Mr. Jamie Mccune

Nov 21, 2020

A loving husband, a loyal friend, and an adored son, Jamie McCune unexpectedly lost his life Saturday November 21, 2020. He is the son of Hager McCune and Beth Ortiz born in Raleigh County, WV. Shortly after graduating from Oak Hill High school Jamie moved to Monroe, North Carolina where he met his wife Megan McCune. Jamie and Megan have...

Mr. John  Lawing

Mr. John Lawing

Nov 20, 2020

John "Harry" Lawing Jr., 82, passed away Friday, November 20. 2020. He was born November 12, 1938 to the late John Lawing Sr. and Louise Breen Lawing. The family has decided to have a memorial service for Mr. Lawing during the spring, which was his favorite time of year. Harry is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Anne...

Mr. Fred Richard Mennigke

Mr. Fred Richard Mennigke

Nov 18, 2020

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Ms. Frances Thompson Sykes

Ms. Frances Thompson Sykes

Nov 18, 2020

Frances Thompson Sykes Mrs. Sykes, 92, of Charlotte, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 18, 2020. She was born August 20, 1928, to the late Edward Lester Thompson and Rita Pelletier Thompson Frances and her Husband Ernest Sykes were the founder's of Caring & Sharing Ministries, which together they operated since 1957. In addition to her parents,...

Ernest Wilson

Ernest Wilson

Nov 18, 2020

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