Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC
Dr. C. Brian Odom
Apr 9, 2026
Following a short, brave battle with cancer, Dr. C. Brian Odom, Faculty Emeritus of Biology, Wingate University, of Wingate, NC passed away on April 9, 2026. A native of Spartanburg County, SC, he was the son of Clifford C. and Laura Ann Belcher Odom who preceded him in death.
Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Odom authored numerous scholarly papers, delivered many...
Gary Marshall Sides
Apr 7, 2026
A full obituary with service details will be published as soon as it is available.
Frances Drake Baucom
Apr 7, 2026
Frances Drake Baucom, 95, of Monroe, NC passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. She was born in Union County, NC on May 20, 1930, daughter to the late James Paul Drake and Eula Rushing Drake. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Calhoun Baucom and their two children, Ted Baucom and Kay Baucom Maiers, as well...
Linda DeFoor Purvis
Apr 6, 2026
Linda DeFoor Purvis, 80, of Monroe, NC passed away to be with the Lord on Monday, April 6, 2026. She was born in Tucson, AZ on January 26, 1946, daughter to the late William Harley DeFoor and Floy Tanner DeFoor.
Linda is survived by her loving husband, Richard Purvis, two sons, Jason Purvis (Heather), Adam Purvis (Tanya), 7 grandchildren, Cassie Purvis,...
Dianne Webb Avery
Mar 31, 2026
Dianne Webb Avery, 78, of Monroe, NC passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. She was born in Mecklenburg County, NC on September 23, 1947, daughter of the late Myron Lee Webb and Virginia “Ruby” Puckett Webb. She is also preceded in death by her husband Ronald Aycoth and son, Michael Wayne Aycoth.
A funeral service will be held at 12:00PM...
Deborah "Debbie" Broome Ladkani
Mar 31, 2026
Deborah “Debbie” Broome Ladkani, 71, of Monroe, NC passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. She was born in Union County, NC on July 23, 1954, daughter to the late Thomas “Roy” Broome and Rachel Griffin Broome. She is also preceded in death by her husband Ramzi “Ray” Ladkani.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, April 3,...
Shirley Mullis Ghant
Mar 25, 2026
Shirley Mullis Ghant, 81, of Waxhaw, NC passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. She was born in Union County, NC on December 17, 1944, daughter of the late William “Harrison” Mullis and Helen McWhorter Mullis. She is also preceded in death by her daughter, Donna Williams.
A memorial service will be held at 4:00PM, on Monday, April 6, 2026, in...
Boyet Avery Twitty , Jr.
Mar 25, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our treasured Boyet Avery Twitty, Jr., who departed this life on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the age of 83. He was affectionately known as Daddy, Dad, Papa and Papa B to those who loved him most and leaves behind a legacy of family, faith and...
Dora Lorraine Parker Belk
Mar 23, 2026
Dora Lorraine Parker Belk died March 23, 2026, after 87 years of bringing kindness, courage, and generosity to this world. She was many things during her long and meaningful life, including wife, homemaker, parent, teacher, banker, sister, grandmother, and friend. She demonstrated incredible tenacity and belief in the resurrection faith, strongly rooted in her lifelong Baptist tradition. She willingly supported...
Jody Dean Mull
Mar 20, 2026
Jody Dean Mull, 62, of Marshville, NC passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026. He was born on April 3, 1963, son to the late Braither Mull and Margaret Palmer Mull. He is also preceded in death by his brother Tony Mull, and stepdaughter, Felicia Rollins.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00AM on Thursday, March 26, 2026, in the...
Julian Gordon Shannon
Mar 19, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Julian Gordon Shannon, who departed this life on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the age of 83. He was affectionately known as Gordon, Gordy and PawPaw and leaves behind a legacy of family, faith and love.
A celebration of life will be held at 1:00...
Nancy Helms Presson
Mar 19, 2026
Nancy Presson, 95, of Monroe, NC passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026. She was born in Union County, NC on February 21, 1931, daughter to the late Lonnie Leroy Helms and Myrtle Hinson Helms. She is preceded in death by her husband Steve Hunter Presson.
She will be laid to rest privately with burial at Monroe City Cemetery.
Nancy is survived...
Stephen "Steve" Crawford Purser
Mar 18, 2026
Stephen “Steve” Crawford Purser, 78, of Monroe, NC, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Born on September 13, 1947, in Union County, NC, he was the son of the late James Harold Purser and Pauline Medlin Purser.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in the...
Bernice "Bunny" Maxfield Aldrich
Mar 17, 2026
Bernice “Bunny” Maxfield Aldrich, 92, of Cleveland, NC passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. She was born in Tunbridge, VT on December 5, 1933, daughter of the late Lesle Ernest Maxfield and Marguerite Dodge Maxfield. She is also preceded in death by her husband Richard Andrew Aldrich, son, Rodney Aldrich, brothers Louis Maxfield, Robert Maxfield and Richard Maxfield, and...
Donald English
Mar 16, 2026
Donald Alan English, 73, of Monroe, NC passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Jacksonville, FL on November 23, 1952, son to the late Harry Lester English and Edith Googe English. He is also preceded in death by his brother, John English.
A private memorial service will be held at a later...
Patricia Braswell Johnson
Mar 14, 2026
Patricia (Pat) Elaine Braswell Johnson passed away on March 14, 2026 peacefully surrounded by her family. She was born January 21, 1945 in Monroe, NC. Daughter of the late Robert Glenn Braswell and Alma Baucom Braswell. She was a graduate of Piedmont High School where she forged loving relationships with many friends. She completed her college degree at Western Carolina...
Jonathan "Wade" King
Mar 11, 2026
Jonathan “Wade” King, 37, of Raleigh, NC passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. He was born in Luzerne County, PA on May 4, 1988, son to Ronald Wallace King and Kathy Smith King.
A private funeral service will be held at a later date, with burial to follow at Lakeland Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials...
Carolyn Dosher Gerding Price
Mar 10, 2026
Carolyn Dosher Gerding Price, age 91, left this world on March 10, 2026, while a resident of Atrium Health Center in Monroe, NC.
Carolyn was born on September 1, 1934, in Southport, NC, the first child of Bryan and Woodrow Dosher. She grew up during the Depression and World War II in Southport and other small, southeastern North Carolina towns where...
Anna Hofmann Tietjen
Mar 10, 2026
Anna Hofmann Tietjen, 89, of Waxhaw, NC passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. She was born in Germany on April 17, 1936, daughter of the late Michael Hofmann and Anna Schmitt Hofmann. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Horst George Tietjen, grandson James Tietjen, two brothers, Heinrich Hofmann, Johann “Hans” Hofmann, and a sister, Hilda Priebusch...
Norma Matthews Ward
Mar 10, 2026
Norma Matthews Ward, 85, of Wingate, NC passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. She was born in Charlotte, NC on April 3, 1940, daughter to the late Clark Matthews and Annie McKinney Matthews. She is also preceded in death by her loving husband, Elliot “Doc” Ward two brothers, Calvin Matthews, Edgar Matthews, two sisters, Bertha Rappe, and Judy Allen,...
