Blakely’s Funeral & Cremation Service, LLC Obituaries

With deep sympathies, we understand the difficulties brought by the loss of a loved one. Commemorating their life journey through an obituary is a subtle homage and an essential part of the grieving process. In relation to this, we have specifically dedicated this post to Blakely’s Funeral & Cremation Service, LLC Obituaries: why they matter, how to craft them, and the role this funeral home plays in handling the delicate task.

What Makes an Obituary Essential

An obituary is not just a formal announcement of someone's passing away; it is an emotionally-rich narrative that encapsulates the significant occurrences, impacts and the personality of the departed. It serves as a lasting memoir that reminds us of their essence.

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Mary Yvonne Thompson - February 17, 1991 - April 23, 2022

Departed: 04/23/2022 (Monroe)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Mary Yvonne Thompson.

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Zoriah Cynese Bennett - May 15, 2003 - April 19, 2022

Departed: 04/19/2022 (Monroe)

Obituary Preview: Miss. Zoriah Cynese Bennett passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 at Presbyterian Main Hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina. Miss. Bennett’s Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, April 24, 2022 at 3:00pm in the Bennie Blakely Jr. Memorial Chapel of Blakely’s Funeral & Cremation Service in Monroe, North Carolina. There will be a public viewing on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at Blakely's Funeral & Cremation Service, LLC from 2:00pm - 6:00pm.

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Alice Evon Chambers - January 06, 1952 - April 17, 2022

Departed: 04/17/2022 (Monroe)

Obituary Preview: Mrs. Alice Evon Huntley Chambers passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022 at her home. Mrs. Chambers’ Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at 2:00pm at Mt. Calvary AME Zion Church in Monroe, North Carolina. There will be a public viewing on Friday, April 22, 2022 at Blakely's Funeral & Cremation Service, LLC from 2:00pm - 6:00pm.

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Joyce Rorie White - September 14, 1952 - April 15, 2022

Departed: 04/15/2022 (Monroe)

Obituary Preview: Mrs. Joyce Rorie White passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022. Mrs. White’s Graveside Service will be held on Friday, April 22, 2022 at 1:00 at St. Davie Missionary Baptist Church in Wingate, North Carolina.

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Shirley Jordan - July 07, 1954 - April 13, 2022

Departed: 04/13/2022 (Monroe)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Shirley Jordan.

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Michael Eugene Laney - September 25, 1965 - April 04, 2022

Departed: 04/04/2022 (Monroe)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Michael Eugene Laney passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022. Mr. Laney’s Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at 2:00 in the Bennie Blakely Jr. Memorial Chapel of Blakely’s Funeral & Cremation Service. There will be a public viewing on Friday, April 15, 2022 at Blakely's Funeral & Cremation Service, LLC from 2:00pm - 6:00pm.

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Emanuel Walls Jr. - March 30, 2022 - March 30, 2022

Departed: 03/30/2022 (Monroe)

Obituary Preview: Little Master Emanuel Walls Jr. passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022. Blakely’s Funeral & Cremation Service has been entrusted with serving the Walls family.

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Jamerrick Darreon Spencer - August 26, 1998 - March 29, 2022

Departed: 03/29/2022 (Monroe)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Jamerrick Darreon Spencer passed away on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at his home. Mr. Spencer’s Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, April 4, 2022 at 1:00 at Piney Grove East Missionary Baptist Church, 1708 Ansonville Rd, Marshville, NC. There will be a public viewing on Sunday, April 3, 2022 at Blakely's Funeral & Cremation Service, LLC from 2:00pm - 6:00pm.

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Mary Judy Nivens - November 04, 1947 - March 24, 2022

Departed: 03/24/2022 (Monroe)

Obituary Preview: Mrs. Mary Judy (Meaders) Nivens passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2022. Mrs. Niven’s Memorial Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 1:00 in the Bennie Blakely Jr. Memorial Chapel of Blakely’s Funeral & Cremation Service, LLC.

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Calvin Henry Baker - December 08, 1952 - March 23, 2022

Departed: 03/23/2022 (Monroe)

Obituary Preview: Mr.  Calvin Henry Baker passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at his home in Concord, North Carolina. Mr. Baker’s Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at 3:00 pm in the Bennie Blakely Jr. Memorial Chapel of Blakely’s Funeral & Cremation Service. There will be a public viewing on Friday, April 1, 2022 at Blakely's Funeral & Cremation Service, LLC from 2:00pm - 6:00pm.

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Shirley Agatha Stanley - February 16, 1934 - March 20, 2022

Departed: 03/20/2022 (Monroe)

Obituary Preview: Shirley A. Stanley (Dorsett) was born on February 16, 1934, in Tarpon Springs Florida. She later in life moved to New York where she became a native of Syracuse.

She was an active member of New Life Temple of Praise under the guidance of Bishop and Pastor Cindy Drewberry until she left Syracuse on October 31, 2021.

While living in Syracuse she worked for Crusade for Opportunity and Home Aides of Central NY. She retired after 20 years of service from home aides but went to work as a caregiver for Hutchinson Psychiatric Center and Companion Sitter for A.R.C or Onondaga.

My mother quietly departed from this life on March 20, 2022, At Accordius Health in Monroe NC @ 7:15 am.

She was a lover of music. She played the piano, loved singing, loved plays, loved gospel, and loved ALL of her children, grandkids, great-grandkids, and great great-grandkids.

She is survived by her husband of 68 years Robert Stanley, daughters- Melissa, Rose, Stacey, Tynise, Iris, and her son Ellison Rod Stanley. 19 grandkids, 31 great-grandkids and 6 great great-grandkids. 1 niece Venda Rae and a host of cousins. She is preceded in death by her parents, Izell Sr. & Mary Francis Dorsett. Brothers Izell Jr. Dorset & Fred Scott

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Malcolm Trieste Staton - March 15, 1992 - March 17, 2022

Departed: 03/17/2022 (Monroe)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Malcolm Trieste Staton passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022. Mr. Staton’s Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, March 25, 2022 at 1:00 pm Flint Ridge East Baptist Church 5720 Flint Church Road, Marshville, NC 28103. There will be a public viewing on Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Blakely's Funeral & Cremation Service, LLC from 2:00pm - 6:00pm.

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Robert Lee Thompson Jr. - December 18, 1990 - March 15, 2022

Departed: 03/15/2022 (Monroe)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Robert Lee Thompson, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022.  Mr. Thompson Memorial Service to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2022 at 2:00 pm in the Bennie Blakely Jr. Memorial Chapel of Blakely’s Funeral & Cremation Service.

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Jerry McClain - April 27, 1950 - March 08, 2022

Departed: 03/08/2022 (Monroe)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Jerry McClain passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at the McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe, North Carolina. Mr. McClain’s Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 2:00 pm Piney Grove East Missionary Baptist Church, 1708 Ansonville Road Marshville, NC 28103. There will be a public viewing on Friday, March 11, 2022 at Blakely's Funeral & Cremation Service, LLC from 2:00pm - 6:00pm.

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Pauline Doster - May 11, 1942 - March 02, 2022

Departed: 03/02/2022 (Monroe)

Obituary Preview: Ms. Pauline Mobley Doster passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at Atrium Health – Union in Monroe, North Carolina.  Ms. Doster’s Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 12, 2022 at 1:00 pm in the Bennie Blakely Jr. Memorial Chapel of Blakely’s Funeral & Cremation Service.

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Bessie Mae Clyburn - December 05, 1938 - March 01, 2022

Departed: 03/01/2022 (Monroe)

Obituary Preview: Bessie Mae (Marsh) Clyburn passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Mrs. Clyburn’s Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, March 6, 2022 at 2:00 pm Rocky Branch Missionary Baptist Church 8407 Taxahaw Road Kershaw, SC 29178  There is a public viewing today a Blakely’s Funeral& Cremation Service from 1:00pm until 6:00pm with the service beginning at 2:00pm at the church.

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Ronnie Alexander Walls - December 24, 1955 - February 26, 2022

Departed: 02/26/2022 (Monroe)

Obituary Preview: Ronnie Alexander Walls passed away on Saturday, February 26, 2022, in Monroe, NC. Mr. Walls’ Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, March 4, 2022 at 1:00 pm Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, 5909 Wolf Pond Road Monroe, NC 28110. The body will lie in repose beginning at 12:00pm.

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Julius Dewayne Sistare - July 17, 1964 - February 13, 2022

Departed: 02/13/2022 (Monroe)

Obituary Preview: Julius Dewayne Sistare passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022. Mr. Sistare’s Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at 2:00 pm Marvin AME Zion Church, 1525 Crane Road Waxhaw, North Carolina 28173. There will be a public viewing from 12:00pm until 2:00pm with the service beginning at 2:00pm at the church.

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Mary Ella Milhouse - March 31, 1946 - February 12, 2022

Departed: 02/12/2022 (Monroe)

Obituary Preview: Elder Mary Ella (Roberson) Milhouse passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Atrium Health-Mercy Hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina. Elder (Mother) Milhouse Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at 12:00pm in the Bennie Blakely’s Memorial Chapel of Blakely’s Funeral & Cremation Service. There will be a public viewing on Friday, February 18, 2022 at Blakely's Funeral & Cremation Service, LLC from 2:00pm - 6:00pm.

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Jonathan Conrad Caudle - November 25, 1974 - February 12, 2022

Departed: 02/12/2022 (Monroe)

Obituary Preview: Jonathan Conrad Caudle passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Mr. Caudle’s Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at 2:00pm Mt. Calvary AME Zion Church, 800 LaSalle Street, Monroe North Carolina. There will be a public viewing on Friday, February 18, 2022 at Blakely's Funeral & Cremation Service, LLC from 2:00pm - 6:00pm.

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Thomas William Cauthen - January 12, 1943 - February 11, 2022

Departed: 02/11/2022 (Monroe)

Obituary Preview: Thomas W. Cauthen passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022. Mr. Cauthen’s Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, February 20, 2022 at 2:00pm in the Bennie Blakely’s Jr. Memorial Chapel at Blakely’s Funeral & Cremation Service.

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Jamaric Ikeal Medlin - December 28, 1993 - February 08, 2022

Departed: 02/08/2022 (Monroe)

Obituary Preview: Jamaric Ikeal Medlin passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. There will be a Memorial Service in his honor on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at Blakely's Funeral & Cremation Service, LLC beginning at 3:00pm.

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Gregorio A Velasquez-Enrique - September 13, 1966 - February 06, 2022

Departed: 02/06/2022 (Monroe)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Gregorio A Velasquez-Enrique passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022. Mr. Velasquez-Enrique’s Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, February 11, 2022 at 11:30 AM at Blakely’s Funeral & Cremation Service in the Bennie Blakely Jr. Memorial Chapel, 714 East Franklin Street Monroe, NC 28110.

El Sr. Gregorio A Velasquez-Enrique falleció el domingo 6 de febrero de 2022. La celebración de la vida del Sr. Velasquez-Enrique se llevará a cabo el viernes 11 de febrero de 2022 a las 11:30 p. m. en el servicio de cremación y funerales de Blakely en Bennie Blakely Jr. Capilla Conmemorativa, 714 East Franklin Street Monroe, NC 28110.

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Anita Robinson - February 05, 1978 - February 03, 2022

Departed: 02/03/2022 (Monroe)

Obituary Preview: Ms. Anita Robinson passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022. Ms. Robinson's Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 12:00pm at Life Cathedral Worship Center 1008 Bishop Bowens Drive, Monroe North Carolina. There will be a public viewing on Friday, February 11, 2022 at Blakely's Funeral & Cremation Service, LLC from 2:00pm - 6:00pm.

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Tara Lenoir Liles - August 11, 1975 - February 01, 2022

Departed: 02/01/2022 (Monroe)

Obituary Preview: Ms Tara Lenoir Liles was born August 11, 1975 to the late Melvin Clarke Rorie and Willie Mae Sanders in Union County, North Carolina. She departed this life on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Atrium Health-Union County hospital, Monroe, North Carolina.

She was a member of Belmont Missionary Baptist Church. She graduated from Monroe Senior High. She was a loving mother and a reliable sister. She loved taking care of children(s), enjoyed cooking and listening to music.

One sister, Linda Rorie McNeely, preceded her in death.

She leaves to cherish fond memories: a devoted and thoughtful daughter, Ashley Nicole Liles, of Monroe, NC, three brothers, Rodney Rorie of Wingate NC; Derek Rorie of Marshville, NC; and Markco Rorie (Whitley) also of Marshville; nine nieces, Kendra McNeely, Shakeela McNeely, Tamela McNeely, Maya Rorie, Mariah Rorie, Malaya Rorie, Maliyah Rorie, Makayla Rorie, Amiliona Chambers, seven nephews, Rodney Rorie Jr., Micah Rorie, Kingston Rorie, Jaylen Rorie and Jahmer Rorie, Josiah Huntley, Ricky Huntley, and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and friends.

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Moment of Acknowledgement

An obituary allows family members and friends to publicly acknowledge the loss, share their grief, and start the healing process.

Tribute to the Loved One

More than a mere notification, the obituary pays tribute to the life lived, acknowledges their achievements, and highlights their unique individuality.

Crafting an Obituary with Blakely’s Funeral & Cremation Service, LLC

Blakely’s Funeral & Cremation Service, LLC is a well-established name renowned for its comprehensive funeral services. They assist with every aspect of the eulogy, the obituary, funeral planning, and more.

Personalised Experience

Every individual is unique and their obituary should reflect their authenticity. The experienced team at Blakely’s works closely with the family, understanding their needs, and drafting an obituary capturing the individual’s essence.

Professional Guidance

Blakely’s professionals provide guidance regarding the obituary structure, necessary information, and suitable tone, ensuring the memory of the loved one is honoured in an appropriate and respectful manner.

Blakely’s Funeral & Cremation Service, LLC Obituaries Example:

In honouring the life of “John Doe”, who left us on June 6th 2022, the team at Blakely’s Funeral & Cremation Service, LLC helped create the following obituary:

John Doe: A Life Well Lived

"John Doe, loving father, cherished husband, and kind friend to many, left us on June 6th 2022, leaving behind a legacy of love, courage, and wisdom. Born on March 12, 1962, John's life was an embodiment of strength and humility... His family and friends will forever cherish the memories created with him."

While the pain of losing a loved one is unimaginable, cherishing their memory through a poignant obituary can bring solace in the toughest of times. Blakely’s Funeral & Cremation Service, LLC aims to provide a supportive environment through this dolorous phase. We hope this insight into obituaries was helpful and encourage you to explore our other guides for further support.

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