All Obituaries

Mr. Eugene Alsbrooks, Sr. was born into this life on June 7, 1937.  He was the son of the late Mr. Calvin and Mrs. Ossie Lee Ellis Alsbrooks.  He gained his Heavenly wings and went home to be with the Lord on March 18, 2019. Eugene accepted Christ at an early age and served as a faithful and dedicated member of St. Davie Baptist Church for several years. Eugene was employed by Riggins & Moore Plumbing Company for 35 years, and he also worked for Carolina’s Medical...

Ms. Addie Geraldine Redfern Harris was born January 2, 1938 to the late Clyde Redfern and Lillian Redfern of Monroe, North Carolina. She departed this life on March 16, 2019 in Monroe, North Carolina. She was educated in the Union County Public School System. She was also apart of the  Civil Rights Movement in 1960, she marched with her sisters Elizabeth and Lillian along with their cousin Robert F. Williams in Monroe, North Carolina. She would say to Renee every night “ I love...

Ms. Clara Sowell of Wadesoro, North Carolina died on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at her home. Service is incomplete at this time.

Mr. Shawn Antonio Horton was born July 14, 1972 to the late Calvin Ray and Ruby Horton of Matthews, North Carolina. He departed this life on March 8, 2019 in Matthews, North Carolina. He was educated in the Union County Public School system. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ruby Horton and father, Calvin Ray Horton. He spent 20 years in the landscaping business. He was also skilled in Painting and Roofing. He leaves to cherish his fond and loving memories: Son: Antonio Horton of...

Mr. Paul Gillis was born October 17, 1939 to Ms. Geneva Bullard Gillis and the late Sylvester Gillis. Paul departed to be with our Heavenly Father on March 3, 2019. Paul was a faithful and dedicated member of the Piney Grove East Baptist Church in Wingate, North Carolina until his health declined. He loved his church family and had a second row seat every Sunday. Also a major part of Kingdom Citizens Outreach Ministry where he served others as unto the Lord (HE WILL BE MISSED). Paul...

Ms. Valerie Annette Duncan, the daughter of the late Jeanette Young Duncan and Bennie Harris and Cleveland Duncan was born November 1, 1977 in Union County, North Carolina. She went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 28, 2019 at Carolina Health Care - Union in Monroe, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her siblings. Her signature of joy was her warm heart and big smile. She leaves to cherish fond memories her children: Camry Barrino, Tyrique Dunlap; grandkids: Qumiya...

Mrs. Carlon Scott Lloyd Watkins of Albemarle, North Carolina died on Monday, February 25, 2019. 

Ronald Eugene Allen was born January 21, 1964 in Union County, North Carolina too Julia Allen McDonald and the late Harold Reape, and the late James Robert McDonald. He departed this life earthly life on February 24, 2019 at his home. Ronald joined Antioch Missionary Baptist Church on October 8, 2017 until his death. He attended Monroe High and Sun Valley High in Monroe, North Carolina. Ronald was an outstanding track runner at Sun Valley and football player at Monroe High School. Ronald...

Ms. Lonnie  Mae Lotharp was born to Clyde and Isabella Broadway Lotharp on Wednesday, November 15, 1950 in Union County, North Carolina and departed this life ever so PEACEFULLY on Sunday, February 23, 2019 at Atrium Health Care System in Monroe, North Carolina. Lonie Mae joined Piney Grove East Missionary Baptist Church at an early age. She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers: Clyde, Haywood, Charles, Cecil, and James Lotharp; one sister: Shirley Lotharp -...

James Boyce Crowder was born March 2, 1946 in Chesterfield, South Carolina. He departed this this life on February 23, 2019. James was the son of Festus and Mannie Richardson Crowder. He was one of thirteen children. James was preceded in death by his two brothers: Jazel Crowder and Bobby Lane Crowder; three sisters: Burlia Crowder Reid, Ruth Crowder Allen, and Barbara Finney (Larry). He graduated from East Union in Marshville, North Carolina class of 1966. He retired from Dale Jarrett...