Harold Fowler

MONROE — Harold Nance Fowler, 88, passed away Monday, November 2, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Union County, N.C., on April 24, 1921, son of the late Andrew and Rossie Helms Fowler.

Mr. Fowler was a U.S. Navy, WW II veteran, serving in the Pacific, Atlantic and Asiatic theaters from October 1942 until December 1945. He was a self-employed farmer for over 60 years and enjoyed woodworking as a hobby.

The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Lakeview Baptist Church, 4602 Concord Highway, Monroe, NC 28110. Funeral services will be held at Lakeview Baptist Church, Thursday, November 5, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. Burial with military honors will follow at Lakeland Memorial Park, Monroe.

Mr. Fowler is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Carolyn Helms Fowler, son, Andy Fowler and wife Janet, daughters, Ann Maness and husband Tommy, Kathy Knight and husband Terry, Cindy Baucom and husband Kelvin, all of Monroe; grandchildren, Jeremy Maness, Carol Tadlock and husband Chuck, Kelly Baucom, Marshall Knight and Kyle Baucom and wife, Jennifer, a great-grandson, Ellis Walker Tadlock; brothers, Jack Fowler and Hoyte Fowler, both of Monroe; sisters, Christine Scott, Kathryn Mullis, both of Monroe, Mellie Simpson of Indian Trail, and Monie McGee of Monroe. He was preceded in death by a brother, Paschal Fowler.

Memorials may be made to Hospice & Palliative Care of Charlotte, 1420 East Seventh St., Charlotte, NC 28204 or Lakeview Baptist Church, Building Fund, 4602 Concord Hwy., Monroe, NC 28110.

Gordon Funeral Service is caring for the Fowler family. Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com.

PAID OBITUARY

Joe Blair Haigler

MONROE — Joe Blair Haigler, 92, died Monday (Nov. 2, 2009).

Arrangements will be announced by Gordon Funeral Service.

Avery Harrington

MONROE — Avery Jerome Harrington, 62, died Tuesday, November 3, 2009. He was born in Union County on August 28, 1947, son of the late Ervin Filas and Mattie Hasty Harrington. He was preceded in death by his brother, Billy Harrington and his sister, Rosie Austin.

He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and playing with his six grandchildren. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all who knew him. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 5, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in Gordon Funeral Chapel, with burial to follow in Lakeland Memorial Park.

Mr. Harrington is survived by his wife of 39 years, Nancy Smith Harrington; daughter, Tammy Harrington Beach; son, Tommy Jerome Harrington and wife, Sue; grandchildren, Cameron and Karlee Beach, Deana, Paula, Susanna and Joshua Harrington, all of Monroe.

The family will receive visitors on Wednesday, November 4, 2009, from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Gordon Funeral Service, 1904 Lancaster Avenue, Monroe, NC 28112.

Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com.

PAID OBITUARY

Guillermo Hernandez

MONROE — Guillermo Hernandez, 78, died Monday (Nov. 2, 2009) at Carolinas Medical Center-Union.

Arrangements will be announced by Davis Funeral Service.

Jayden Mack

MINT HILL — Jayden C. Mack, infant, died Saturday (Oct. 31, 2009) at Presbyterian Hospital.

Graveside service will be 2 p.m. today in Forest Lawn East Cemetery.

Heritage Funeral Home of Weddington is in charge.

Dorothy Stroupe

MONROE — Mrs. Dorothy Rushing Stroupe, 82, of Monroe died Saturday evening, October 31, 2009, at her residence. Dorothy was born June 29, 1927, in Union County, N.C., daughter of the late John Worley and Carrie Rushing. She was also preceded in death by a son: Floyd T. Stroupe Jr., a brother: Rev. Jesse J. Rushing, and a sister: Ruby Rushing Kiker.

Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Floyd T. Stroupe Sr. of the home, sons: Donald Lee Stroupe and wife Donna of Wingate, N.C., Michael Lynn Stroupe and wife Pamela of Monroe, N.C.; daughters: Kathy Hinson and husband Don of Monroe, N.C., Janet Haigler and husband Conrad of Wingate N.C., eleven grandchildren: Anthony Devone Stroupe, Dana Marie Stroupe, Ryan Lee Hinson, Nikki Hinson Ferrell, Kearry Wayne Hinson, Allison Haigler Sexton, Byron Adam Haigler, Jeremy Scott Jones, Matthew Lynn Stroupe, Autumn Leigh Stroupe, Colby Tew Stroupe, ten great-grandchildren: Kara Hinson, Josie Hinson, Mattie Hinson, Emma Hinson, Kaitlyn Hinson, Hampton Ferrell, Mary Hinson, Haylee Ferrell, Davis Sexton, Bryce Ciacevich; daughter-in-law: Carolyn Mower Stroupe of Florida; one brother, John Adam Rushing of Monroe, N.C.; sisters: Julia Clontz, Annie Mae Stroupe, Delane Mullis, all of Monroe, N.C., Clara Troutman of Statesville, N.C.

Visitation for Mrs. Stroupe will begin at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at Antioch Baptist Church, with services to celebrate her life at 11:00 a.m. in the church sanctuary, with Reverend Mike Riley, Reverend Charles Broome and Reverend Dac Croasmun officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Antioch Baptist Church Building Fund, 6223 Love Mill Road, Monroe NC 28110. McEwen Funeral and Cremation Service of Monroe is serving the family of Mrs. Stroupe.

PAID OBITUARY

Dennis Veit

MARSHVILLE — Dennis Wayne Veit, 60, died Monday (Nov. 2, 2009) at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte.

Memorial service will be 4 p.m. Thursday at Centerview Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Nova Veit of the home.

Heritage Funeral Home of Indian Trail is in charge.