Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC
Adele Roberts Hawks
Apr 13, 2026
Adele Roberts Hawks, 74, of Waxhaw, NC passed away on April 13, 2026. She was born in Mecklenburg County, NC on February 11, 1952, daughter to the late Hayden Roberts and Helen Sample Roberts. She is also preceded in death by her sister DeAnne McCorkle.
A visitation will be held at 2:00PM until 4:00PM on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Gordon...
Linda Brown Manery
Apr 12, 2026
Linda Brown Manery, 79, of Waxhaw, NC peacefully passed away on April 12, 2026. She was born in Lyles, TN on March 4, 1947, daughter to the late Herbert Brown and Emma McFarland Brown.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday April 25, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at Hopewell Funeral Home, 6005 South CR 39, Plant City, FL. Graveside committal...
William Richard Tyson
Apr 12, 2026
William Richard Tyson, 56, born April 3, 1970, passed from his earthly life Sunday, April 12, 2026.
He is survived by his father, Richard Sibley Tyson, daughter, Miranda Hefner, grandson, Liam Hefner, and his uncle, James Michael, “Mike” Tyson.
Richard graduated from Parkwood High School in 1989. Following that, he worked in the masonry trade. He was fond of the outdoors and...
Ronald "Ron" Wayne Morgan
Apr 11, 2026
Ronald “Ron” Wayne Morgan, 82, of Charlotte, NC passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026. He was born in Newark, NJ on November 28, 1943, son of the late Alonzo F. Morgan and Eleanor Hurley Morgan. He is also preceded in death by his two brothers, Lon Morgan and Terry Morgan.
A memorial service will be held at a later date...
Michael "Mike" Luigi Donatelli
Apr 11, 2026
Michael “Mike” Luigi Donatelli, 67, of Monroe, North Carolina, passed away on April 11, 2026. He was born on March 12, 1959, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of the late Errol Luigi Donatelli and Betty Ann Claypoole Donatelli. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Troy Allen Donatelli.
An honorable VA memorial service will be held at a later...
Elder Charles Leslie Smith
Apr 9, 2026
Elder Charles Leslie Smith, age 94, passed from this life to his life eternal on April 9th, 2026, at Autumn Care of Marshville.
Charles was born September 3rd, 1931, to the late Heyward Smith and Cora Lee Morrison Smith in Camden, South Carolina, where he was raised. As a teenager, he enjoyed playing sports, especially football. On July 28th, 1950, Charles...
Patricia Ann Callahan Fleming
Apr 9, 2026
Patricia Ann Callahan Fleming, 73, of Monroe, NC passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Thursday, April 9, 2026. She was born in Franklin, NC on December 25, 1952, daughter to the late George Callahan and Bonnie McConnell Callahan. She is also preceded in death by an infant great-granddaughter, Peyton Courtney.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00PM...
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...
Frances Pyles Griffin
Apr 8, 2026
Frances Pyles Griffin, 79, of Monroe, NC passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. She was born in Rowan County, NC on October 31, 1946, daughter to the late Ralph Raymond Pyles and Sara Lilly Pyles.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00PM on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Walkersville Evangelical Presbyterian Church, 6204 Brady Rd, Waxhaw, NC 28173.
Online condolences...
Gary Marshall Sides
Apr 7, 2026
Gary Marshall Sides, 68, of Monroe, NC passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at the McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe NC due to Glioblastoma brain cancer.
He was born on August 5, 1957, in Fort Worth, Texas to life-long educators, the late Charles Sides and Betty Terhune Sides. Gary grew up in Illinois, played football for his dad, was a...
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...
