Obituaries

Mr. James Earl Moore Jr.

Mr. James Earl Moore Jr.

Dec 19, 2020

James Earl Moore, Jr. (43) resident of Monroe, NC was born August 16, 1977 in Charlotte, NC to James Earl Moore, Sr. and Cynthia Ann Williams. He attended East Mecklenburg High School. He married his sweetheart, April Rose Nichols May 18, 2001 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He passed at home in his sleep December 19 with his wife by...

Ms. Sheri Byrd

Ms. Sheri Byrd

Dec 18, 2020

Sheri Renee Byrd, 58, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born March 3, 1962 to the late Emmett Henry Means and Nellie Robinson Means. The family will host a private memorial service at a later date. Sheri is survived by her children, Josh Luke Byrd and Amy Renee Hicks; grandchildren, Daniel Byrd,...

Ms. Liliane  Killough

Ms. Liliane Killough

Dec 17, 2020

Liliane Killough, 78, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020. She was born August 7, 1942 to the late Albert Deschatres and Elly Marie Baumgartner. Liliane is also preceded in death by her husband of over 40 years, Lewis Killough; stepdaughter, Sherrie Killough-Woodwell; and grandson, Tyler Germain. Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the family will hold a private memorial service at...

Mr. Robert “Robo” William Hargette

Mr. Robert “Robo” William Hargette

Dec 16, 2020

Robert William Hargette better known as Robo passed away December 16, 2020. Robert was born May 1, 1951 in Monroe NC the oldest son to the late RC and Mary Hargett. Robert was also preceded in death by a brother, David Hargett. Robert loved going to the beach and mountains and will be missed singing and dancing on the beach....

Mr. Harry "Dean" Hooper

Mr. Harry "Dean" Hooper

Dec 15, 2020

Full obituary will be published shortly.

Mr. Alan  Salvador  Saavedra

Mr. Alan Salvador Saavedra

Dec 14, 2020

Alan Salvador Saavedra, 60, passed away Monday, December 14, 2020. He was born August 30, 1960 to the late Alex Raymond Saavedra and Anne Cruise Saavedra. Alan was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Winnie Goans and William Harvey Goans of Princeton, WV; uncles, Thomas A. Cruise and Levy M. Cruise. A private memorial service will be held at...

Mr. Ned Haney

Mr. Ned Haney

Dec 11, 2020

Mr. Ned Haney, 83, passed away December 11, 2020. Ned was born in Marshville, NC on August 22, 1937 to the late Bill and Faye Haney. Ned was a fierce competitor on the race track as he drove the #22 Blue Angel to over 100 victories. He was an avid fisherman and cherished his time spent with family, friends and...

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

Full obituary and service information will be published shortly.

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...