All Obituaries

Davis Funeral Service of Monroe announces the death of Mr. Michel Entoinne, who passed away on Thursday May 18, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina.  He passed away from this life peacefully. Mr. Antoine Michel was born on 05/22/1940 In dame marie 2nd municipalities of the department Grand-Anse Haiti.  Afterwards, he left his hometown to make his life in Gonave, He was married to Maria Danger in 1965.  In La Gonave Grand Vide, he enjoyed social activities and volunteered at the...

Carole Lee Taylor. 85, of Indian Trail passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023 in her home.  Her funeral service will be at 3 PM on Sunday, May 21, 2023 in the Davis Funeral Service Chapel with Pastor Billy Atkins officiating.  Burial will follow in Lakeland Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends at Davis Funeral Service on Sunday from 1:30 until 2:45 prior to the hour of the service.  Born February 26, 1938 in Stanly County, NC she was the daughter of the late...

Rev. Wayne William Blanton, 89, of Monroe, NC, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 15, 2023 at Hospice of Union County in Monroe. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Bible Baptist Tabernacle Church in Monroe. The service will be conducted by the Revs. Bobby Leonard and Kenneth Faulkenberry. Rev. Blanton will lie in state at the church from 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM. A private family graveside service will...

Mary Mazel (Mazie Marie) Porche Bice Holliday, 98, of Monroe passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023 in her home.  A celebration of life with family and friends will be held at a later date. Born November 29, 1924 in Terrebonne, LA, she was the daughter of the late Hayes Porche and Elosie Guidry Porche.  She was a homemaker and a Licensed Practical Nurse. She enjoyed caregiving, laughting with family, traveling, dancing and taking pot shots at her son-in-law.  She also loved to...

Margaret Elaine McNeely McMillan, 74, of Monroe passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023 in the Union County Hospice House.  A graveside service will be held at 3 PM on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Lakeland Memorial Park in Monroe with Rev. Sigrid Mottram officiating.  The family will greet friends following the service at the home of her sister, Janice Morrison at 815 Bridgewater Drive, Monroe, NC 28112.  Born March 18, 1949 in Union County, NC she was the daughter of the late A....

Dianne Craig Starnes, 80, of Monroe passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023 in Atrium Health Union.  Her funeral service will be 11 AM on Tuesday May 16, 2023 at Prospect Southern Methodist Church with Rev. Charles Hines officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 10 until 11 AM at the church prior to the service.  Born July 21, 1942 in Union County, NC she was the daughter of the late Lewis Ervin Craig and Ellie Mae...

Johnny Lee Ivey Sr., age 75, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Atrium Health Union in Monroe.  He was born on April 3, 1948 in Charlotte, NC to the late Mack and Margie Ivey.  He was owner and operator of Ivey’s Heating & Cooling.  He loved spending time hunting and fishing when he could.  He was no stranger to hard work and was always happy to help anyone in need.  The only thing bigger than the man himself was his heart and love he had for his...

J O Craig, 94, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 30, 2023. He is survived by his wife Vicki, his son Joe Edward (Eddie) Craig, his nephew Ernest “Houston” Craig and many other family members and friends, He will be honored at a graveside service at 2 PM on Monday, May 8, 2023 at Siler Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Mr. Craig was a member of Siler Presbyterian Church and was a retired employee of the NC Dept. of Transportation. In lieu of flowers, please donate to your...

Henry Eugene Laney, 93, of Monroe passed away on April 26, 2023 in his home.  His funeral service will be 3PM Saturday at Davis Funeral Service Chapel with Rev. Mark Evans and Rev. Danny Johnson officiating.  Burial will follow in the Mount Calvary Church cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 2 until 3 prior to the service.  Born January 16, 1930 in Chesterfield County, SC, he was the son of the late Marshall L. Laney Sr. and Tavie Strawn Laney.  He was a...

Roger Wood Karp, 79, of Indian Trail passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023 in Atrium Health, Waxhaw.  His funeral service will be graveside at 2 PM on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at Forest Lawn East with Pastor Chris Baucom officiating.  The family will receive friends on Wednesday at Davis Funeral Service from Noon until 1 PM prior to the service.  Born September 1, 1943 in Fort Dodge, IA, he was the son of the late Henry Karp and Mary Alice Sill Karp.  He was of the...