Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC
Patricia "Pat" Bates Asher
Jul 2, 2026
Patricia “Pat” Bates Asher, 96, of Monroe, NC passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2026. She was born in Flint, MI on May 1, 1930, daughter to the late George Bates and Mabel DeRosier Esparcia. She is also preceded by her husband, L.T. Asher and daughters, Patsy Surtees, and Linda Lanthorn, as well as a grandson, Billy Surtees.
As a proud...
Walter Lyndon Beck, Jr.
Jun 30, 2026
Walter Lyndon Beck Jr., 92, of Charlotte, NC passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2026. He was born in Birmingham, AL on May 9, 1934, son of the late Walter Lyndon Beck Sr. and Glennie Greene. He is also preceded in death by his loving wife, Martha Dell Hill Beck, brother, Dale Beck, and sister, Carol Oswald.
A funeral service will be...
Bill Eugene Sparrow
Jun 29, 2026
Billy Eugene Sparrow, 83, of Mineral Springs, passed away Monday, June 29, 2026. He was born in Kings Mountain, NC on November 27, 1942, son to the late Thomas Sparrow and Flora Holloway Sparrow. He is also preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Ann Newell Sparrow.
A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM, Thursday, July 2, 2026, in...
Edith Simpson
Jun 28, 2026
Will the circle be unbroken? We believe that through the grace and mercy of our Savior, indeed it will. Edith Pauline Green Simpson died Sunday, June 28, 2026, at the age of 101. She was born March 27,1925, in Union County, NC, a daughter of the late Lonnie Wilson and Jane Hinson Green. In addition to her parents and her husband,...
Doris Greene Crook
Jun 27, 2026
Doris Greene Crook, 91, passed away on June 27, 2026. She was born in Union County, NC on March 24, 1935, daughter to the late Plase Greene and Ruth Aycoth Greene. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Hall Titus “J. C.” Crook, Jr., infant son, Larry Dean Crook, and two sisters, Faye Graham and Elsie Wilcox.
A funeral...
Rita T. Davis
Jun 26, 2026
Rita T. Davis, 90, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on March 7, 1936 to the late Gregorio George Mazzotta and Lucia Samperi Mazzotta. She is also preceded by her husband, George E. Davis, as well as her brother, Sonny Mazzotta.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00AM on Wednesday, July 1, 2026...
Robert "Bobby" Thomas Alexander
Jun 25, 2026
Robert “Bobby” Thomas Alexander, 84, passed away at his home on June 25, 2026. He was born in Union County, NC on April 1, 1942, Bobby was the son to the late Hazel “Bus” Alexander and Ruby Spittle Alexander. He is also preceded in death by his son Robert “Robbie” Wayne Alexander.
Bobby enjoyed being outdoors, He loved being at home,...
Marty Walter Spittle
Jun 22, 2026
Marty Walter Spittle, 60, of Waxhaw, NC passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026, with family by his side. He was born in Union County, NC on April 16, 1966, son to the late William Walter Spittle Jr. and Linda Gordon Spittle. He is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Piper Davis.
Marty was a mechanic by trade and an avid...
James Milton Helms
Jun 21, 2026
James “Jimmy” Milton Helms, age 74, passed away on June 21, 2026, at Hospice House in Monroe, NC.
Born on November 5, 1951, in Charlotte, NC. He proudly served in the United States Army and was honored to be a veteran.
James is survived by his brothers, Larry Helms of Monroe, NC, and Timothy Helms of Spartanburg, SC; and his sisters, Susan...
Gary McHugh Hance
Jun 19, 2026
Gary McHugh Hance, 79, of Waxhaw, NC, went to heaven on Friday, June 19, 2026. He was born in Jefferson County, TN on February 26, 1947, son to the late Hugh Hance and Oma Davis Hance. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Sabra Lewis Hance, and daughter, Christina Hance.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00AM on...
Charles Lloyd Puckett
Jun 17, 2026
Charles Lloyd Puckett, 96, of Waxhaw, NC went to heaven on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. He was born in Jefferson County, KY on March 7, 1930, son to the late John B. Puckett and Susie Hinton Puckett. He is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Baldwin Puckett, brother, John B. Puckett, Jr, and sister, Anna Lou Denim.
Charlie as he...
Zachary Jarod Cureton
Jun 17, 2026
Zachary Jarod "Zac" Cureton, 36, of Waxhaw, North Carolina, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on June 17, 2026. Born on May 22, 1990, in Charlotte, North Carolina, Zac was the beloved son of Herman and Jennifer Cureton.
Zac graduated from Butler High School before earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of North...
James Harry Graham
Jun 17, 2026
James Harry Graham, 76, of Monroe, NC, passed away at home Wednesday, June 17, 2026, surrounded by loving family and friends.
He was born March 27, 1950, in Roseboro, NC, to the late James Neil Graham and Mary Lois Godwin Graham. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Baxter Graham, sister Julia Graham and his loving wife of 44...
Merris Parker
Jun 11, 2026
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Merris Parker, age 89, of Waxhaw, NC. She passed away peacefully on June 11, surrounded by her loved ones. Merris was born on June 6, 1937 in Effingham, SC to Wilson Hazard and Dora Blanton Yarborough.
Merris graduated from Bonaire High School in 1956 and The College of Commerce in...
Frances Bates Vaughan
Jun 11, 2026
Frances Bates Vaughan, 93 of Monroe, North Carolina died Thursday, June 11, 2026, at her home. Born and raised in Pickens, South Carolina and a daughter of the late Clive and Annie Belle Henderson Bates.
She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend whose greatest joy in life was the time she spent with those she loved. Family was at...
Eddie Ray Small
Jun 4, 2026
Eddie Ray Small, 83, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026. He was born in Rock Hill, SC on October 17, 1942, son to the late William Jefferson Small Jr. and Mildred Hovis Small.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 12, 2026 at First Baptist Church Indian Trail, 732 Indian Trail Fairview Rd. Indian Trail,...
Wesley Allen Colquitt
Jun 4, 2026
Wesley Allen Colquitt, 79, of Waxhaw, NC passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026. He was born in Hickory Ridge, Arkansas on December 8, 1946, son to the late Gilbert Colquitt and Willie Mae Bush Colquitt. He is also preceded by his brother, Stanley Colquitt, sisters, Glenda Colquitt, Patricia Colquitt.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00PM on Tuesday, June...
Shirley "Dean" Howey
Jun 2, 2026
Shirley “Dean” Howey, 88, of Charlotte, NC passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026. She was born in Union County, NC on February 15, 1938, daughter to the late Baxter Grady Clontz and Ella Elizabeth Crowell Clontz. She is also preceded in death by her husband Hazel Howey, and brother, William Clontz.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM...
Johny "Boyce" Little
Jun 1, 2026
Johny “Boyce” Little, 95, of Monroe, NC passed away on Monday, June 1, 2026, he was born in Union County on March 17, 1931, son to the late Jessie Alexander Little and Veda Edwards Little. He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Geraldine Helms Little. He is also preceded in death by their son, Michael Little, as well...
Robin Elaine Fleming
May 31, 2026
Robin Elaine Fleming, 71, of Charlotte, NC passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026. She was born in Mecklenburg County, NC on November 24, 1954, daughter to the late Fred Hunter Fleming and Eunice Ann DeArmon Fleming.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Robin is survived by her two brothers, Marty Fleming, Mike Fleming, a sister, Cindy...
