All Obituaries

Mr. Richard Alexander Trinker, age 83, of Monroe, NC, passed away Friday, November 16, 2018 at the Brian Center of Monroe. Richard was born August 2, 1935, in Budapest, Hungary, a son of the late Sandor Trinker and Iren Ivanyi Trinker. Prior to retirement, Richard was a tool and die maker.  Richard is survived by a son, Richard "Rick" Trinker Jr. of Jefferson, SC, a daughter, Susan Laxton of Monroe, NC, a daughter, Nancy Ashby of Monroe, NC, a sister, Irene Smidt of Hungary,...

Mr. Ray G. Mangum, age 67, of Monroe, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at Monroe Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Funeral Services to celebrate the life of Ray G. Mangum will be conducted at 2:00 PM Sunday, November 18, 2018, at Davis Funeral Home Chapel, 1003 East Franklin Street, Monroe, NC 28112. Interment will follow at Altan Cemetery. Mr. Mangum was born on September 20, 1951, in Union County, North Carolina, a son of the late John Cull Mangum and Sadie...

Mr. David Lee Deese, age 81, of Marshville, NC, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at CMC-Union. A Celebration of Life for David will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Faulks Baptist Church, 2234 Faulks Church Road, Marshville, NC, 28103, officiated by his friend and Sunday School teacher, Arthur Taylor, and Rev. Frank Crump. Interment will follow in the Faulks Baptist Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends and loved ones between 12:00 PM - 1:45...

Mr. Rafael Guzman, age 91, of Monroe, NC, passed away Monday, November 12, 2018 at CMC-Union. A Memorial Service for Rafael will be held 3:30 PM, Sunday, November 18, at Davis Funeral Service, 1003 East Franklin Street, Monroe, NC, 28112. Mr. Guzman was born February 10, 1927 in Coamo, Puerto Rico, a son of the late Francisco Guzman and Eustoquia Alvarado Valle. After relocating to North Carolina, Rafael worked for Reliable Buff for many years.  Rafael is survived by a niece, Naida...

Mr. C.A. "Tater" Williams Jr., age 78, of Monroe, NC, passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018 at McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe, NC. The family will receive friends and loved ones between 6:00 - 8:00 PM Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at Davis Funeral Service, 1003 East Franklin Street, Monroe, NC, 28112. Funeral Services to celebrate the life of Mr. Williams will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, November 15, 2018, at Shiloh Advent Christian Church, 3601 Sikes Mill Road,...

Mrs. Ruby Brooks Hill, age 93, of Wingate, NC, passed away Friday, November 9, 2018, at McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe, NC.  A Celebration of Ruby's Life will be held 3:00 PM Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at Faulks Baptist Church, 2234 Faulks Church Road, Marshville, NC, 28103, officiated by Dr. David E. Richardson and Weston Davis.  The family will receive friends and loved ones prior to the service from 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM in the Faulks Baptist Church...

Mrs. Judy P. Locklear, age 69, of Wingate, NC, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018 at McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe, NC. A Memorial Service for Judy will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, November 17, 2018, at New Faith Baptist Church, 1222 Walkup Avenue, Monroe, NC, 28112, officiated by Preacher Robert Mills.  Judy was born September 8, 1949, in Union County, NC, a daughter of the late Lee Jennings Pressley and Lucille Pearson.  Judy is survived by a brother, Billy Ray Pressley...

Rev. James Allen "Sonny" Rogers Jr., age 61, of Marshville, NC, went home to his Heavenly Father on Sunday, November 4, 2018, at Back to Bethel Baptist Church in Monroe, NC. Funeral services to honor the life of Sonny will take place 7:00 PM, Thursday, November 8, 2018 at Back to Bethel Baptist Church, 3606 Sanford Lane, Monroe, NC, 28110.  The family will receive friends and loved ones prior to the service from 4:00 - 6:30 PM at Back to Bethel Baptist Church. A...

Mrs. Carol W. Love, age 84, of Indian Trail, North Carolina, passed away Friday, November 2, 2018 at her residence. Funeral services to celebrate her life will be conducted at 1:00 PM Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at Golden Acres Baptist Church, 15809 Lawyers Road, Stallings, NC 28104, officiated by Reverend Bruce Pope. Interment will follow at Lakeland Memorial Park, 1901 Lancaster Highway, Monroe, NC 28112. Mrs. Love was born on December 18, 1933, in Union County, North Carolina,...

Mr. Ryan E. Berthold, age 36, of Waxhaw, NC, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, October 30, at CMC-Union. Service arrangements are underway and additional information will be provided on Ryan's memorial service when details are available.  Ryan was born March 24, 1982, in Lynn, Massachusetts, a son of Joseph Berthold and Kathleen Pecoraro Berthold. Throughout his life, Ryan was an animal lover, and his love for his four legged friends inspired him to...