All Obituaries

Otis Clarence Marsh, 69, of Monroe, North Carolina was born September 4, 1951 and passed on July 21, 2021 at home surrounded by family.  He was the son of the late O.C. Marsh and Leana Ruth Covington. He leaves to mourn his death his son, Jermaine Marsh of Monroe, NC and his daughter, Shonda Shannon(Eric) of Indian Trail, NC; sisters: Brenda Chambers of Charlotte, NC and Blondie Maske of Marshville, NC; brothers: Kenneth Marsh of Marshville, NC and Larry Lothorpe of...

Eaver Horton-Phifer 83, daughter of the late Roy Horton and Eaver McClellan, departed this life on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Clear Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Pineville, North Carolina.  Left to mourn her death is her husband, Earnest Phifer of the home; Daughter, Shannon Horton of Monroe, NC; sisters: Mary Horton Nivens (Curtis) of Monroe, NC, and Susan Campbell of Wadesboro, NC and a host of other relatives and friends.

Valeria Melissa Rorie-Brace 53, daughter  of the late Chester Rorie Sr. and Mary Magdalene Gillespie, departed this life on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.  Left to mourn her death are her sons: Jerry Allen Jr. of Indian Trail NC, Ahmed Allen, Prentice Allen, and Malichi Brace all of Charlotte, NC; Six grandchildren and many other relatives and friends.

Elton Harrell, 64, of Monroe, North Carolina was born November 5, 1956 and passed on July 07, 2021 at Atrium Health Union in Monroe, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Lee Jr. Harrell and Thelma Rushing. He leaves to mourn his death his wife: Cheryl Harrell; his son, Larry Harrell Jr. (Mekisha Gaither) of Monroe, NC; his daughter, Sharon Harrell (Terrence Little) of Wadesboro, NC; four grandchildren along with other relatives and friends.

Kathryn Lynn Clyburn 59, daughter of the late James Clyburn and Hallie White, departed this life on Sunday, July 4, 2021 at home in Wingate, North Carolina.  Left to mourn her death is her sisters: Angie Blount (Kelly), Ruth Chambers (Larry) both of Wingate, NC, and Blondie Clyburn of Charlotte, NC; brothers: Johnny Clyburn and Pernell Clyburn both of Wingate, NC and many other nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends.

Rev. James Creft Reid Jr. was the first of fifteen and the oldest son of James Creft Sr. and Mary Bivens Reid. Rev. James was the Assistant Pastor at The True Word Pentecostal Holiness Church and served in this capacity until his health would no longer allow him to do so, but that didn’t stop him from showing up for services. Rev. James was preceded in death by his father, James Creft Reid Sr. and his mother, Mary Ruth Bivens Reid. He leaves to cherish loving memories to his...

Mr. Franklin D. McCain was born in Heath Springs, South Carolina on January 5, 1938, and passed away in Monroe, North Carolina on Thursday, July 1, 2021. Mr. McCain worked in food services his entire life. He was a dedicated employee, and devoted friend, brother, and son. He loved spending time in the outdoors, fishing and gardening. He had a special affinity for dogs. Mr. McCain was a kind and gentle soul, who loved people and his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He often spoke of longing to...

Randy Emerson, Sr., the son of the late Ezra Eugene and Hallie Perry Emerson. He departed this life on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at home in Monroe, North Carolina.  Left to mourn his death are his children: Randy Emerson, Jr., Raven Miller, and Ciera Kelly all of Monroe, North Carolina; grandson: AJ Frazier of Monroe, North Carolina; siblings: Eugene Webb, Debra Emerson, Wanda Emerson, Dale Emerson all of Monroe, North Carolina; fiance: Stephanie Kelly of Monroe, North...

Rosena Robinson 66, daughter  of the late James D. Robinson and Ruth Allen Robinson, departed this life on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Hospice of Union County in Monroe, North Carolina.  Left to mourn her death is her brother, James Hester and many other relatives and friends.

Mr. Ernest Calvin Bennett, 57, of Wingate, North Carolina was born June 15, 1964 and passed on June 22, 2021 at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. He is the son of Ernest and Carolyn Marsh of Wingate, North Carolina. Earnest graduated from Stone Wall Jackson in Concord, North Carolina. He enjoyed sports and was an avid Carolina Tar Hills and Panthers fan. Earnest was very family oriented especially loved his grand kids. He was loved by all that knew...