Obituaries

Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC

Henrietta Attah Boateng

Henrietta Attah Boateng

Apr 29, 2026

It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of Dcns. Dr. Henrietta Attah Boateng, 38, of Waxhaw, NC on April 29th,2026. Born on July 24th, 1987 in Ghana, Dcns. Dr. Henrietta Attah Boateng was the beloved daughter of Nana Osei Baffour Akoto and Mrs. Grace Akoto.

At the age of three, she began her early education...

Robin Elaine Fleming

Robin Elaine Fleming

May 31, 2026

Robin Elaine Fleming, 71, of Charlotte, NC passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026. She was born in Mecklenburg County, NC on November 24, 1954, daughter to the late Fred Hunter Fleming and Eunice Ann DeArmon Fleming.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Robin is survived by her two brothers, Marty Fleming, Mike Fleming, a sister, Cindy...

Kyle Wayne Benton

Kyle Wayne Benton

May 28, 2026

Kyle Wayne Benton, 46, passed away on May 28, 2026, in Matthews, NC. He was born in Union County, NC, on July 15, 1979, to Kenneth Ray Benton and Hazel Virginia Williams.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.

Kyle is survived by his son, Kyle Wayne Benton, Jr; daughter, Taylor Rape (Billy); brothers, Scott Benton (Becky),...

Bob Brychek

Bob Brychek

May 24, 2026

Robert “Bob” Allen Brychek, 79, of Waxhaw, NC, peacefully passed away on May 24, 2026 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Cook County, IL on March 30, 1947, to the late John Edwards and Sue Gruchmal. Bob honorably served in the 82nd airborne.

Bob had a passion for family, friends, fishing and the Carolina Hurricanes. He was...

Audrey Wilson Ferrier

Audrey Wilson Ferrier

May 22, 2026

Audrey Wilson Ferrier died peacefully on May 22, 2026. Audrey was a devoted and loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Each stage of Audrey’s life was dedicated to her family.

Audrey is survived by her husband John Ansell, her daughters Shona Martin and Moira Schieke, their husbands, David Martin and Stefan Schieke, and her stepdaughter Susan Link, and her husband, Mike Link....

Debbie Orane Liles Mew

Debbie Orane Liles Mew

May 21, 2026

Debbie Orane Liles Mew, a faithful woman of God and beloved matriarch, went home to be with her Lord and Savior in Heaven on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the age of 68. She passed peacefully while surrounded by her cherished family, who held and prayed over her with love in her final moments. She was born in Monroe, North...

Ann Morris Jones

Ann Morris Jones

May 20, 2026

Ms. Ann Morris Jones, 85, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She was born on December 28, 1940, in Monroe, North Carolina, and was the daughter of the late Heath and Ruth Morris.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00PM on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in the Chapel of Gordon Funeral Service & Crematory, 1904...

Sandra Helms Baucom

Sandra Helms Baucom

May 20, 2026

Sandra Helms Baucom, 75, of Indian Trail, NC went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. She was born in Union County, NC on March 18, 1951, daughter of the late Neal Reid Helms and Winnie Lee Helms. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Dennis Lane Baucom Sr., her brother...

Donald "Donnie" Haney

Donald "Donnie" Haney

May 16, 2026

Donald Haney, 70, of Monroe, NC passed away on May 16, 2026. He was born in Union County, NC on April 9, 1956.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00PM on Thursday, May 21, 2026, in the Chapel of Gordon Funeral Service, with a private family burial to follow. The family will receive friends from 1:00PM until 1:45PM at Gordon...

Victoria Honeycutt Smith

Victoria Honeycutt Smith

May 13, 2026

Victoria Honeycutt Smith, 82, of Kennesaw, Georgia, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on May 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on July 18, 1943, in Stanly County, North Carolina, she was the cherished daughter of the late Arthur Honeycutt and Frankie Christy Honeycutt. She was also preceded in death by...

Mary Katherine "Kathi" Myers

Mary Katherine "Kathi" Myers

May 11, 2026

Mary Katherine "Kathi" Myers, 73, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026. Born on April 30, 1953, Kathi lived a life devoted to her family, her students, and the people she loved most.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, May 15, 2026, in the Chapel of Gordon Funeral Service, with burial to follow at Lakeland Memorial...

Shelba Scoggins Harvey Seymour

Shelba Scoggins Harvey Seymour

May 11, 2026

Shelba Scoggins Harvey Seymour, 89, of Monroe, NC passed away on May 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, May 14, 2026, in the Chapel of Gordon Funeral Service, with burial to follow at Forest Lawn East Cemetery. The family will receive friends and family prior to the...

Gay McCoy Clyburn

Gay McCoy Clyburn

May 7, 2026

Gay McCoy Clyburn died peacefully in Charlotte on May 7, 2026, following an unexpected and severe illness.

Cynthia Gay McCoy was born in Anderson, SC to Naomi Ruth Gaddy McCoy and Daniel Webster McCoy on May 24, 1949, while Dan was a GI Bill student at Clemson College. The family moved from Greensboro to Monroe in 1962, where “Gay Mac” claimed...

Carolyn Pearl Edwards

Carolyn Pearl Edwards

May 7, 2026

Carolyn Pearl Edwards, lovingly known as "Grandma" and "Gigi," passed away peacefully on May 7, 2026, in Salisbury, North Carolina, at the age of 88. Born on September 15, 1937, in Pomona, California, to George and Jesse Warring, Carolyn lived a life filled with love, service, and devotion.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, May 12, 2026,...

Gary Wayne  Stephens, Sr.

Gary Wayne Stephens, Sr.

May 6, 2026

Gary Wayne Stephens Sr., 73, of Waxhaw, NC passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. He was born in Union County, NC on October 7, 1952, son to the late Celo Donnell Stephens and Dorothy Kirby Stephens. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Stephens.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Gary is survived...

Juanita Helms Godfrey

Juanita Helms Godfrey

May 4, 2026

Juanita Helms Godfrey, age 97, finished her earthly race and entered through Heaven’s gates on Monday, May 4, 2026. She was born in Union County and raised in the Fairview community, being the second of seven children to the late Joe Lee Helms and Myrtle Crowell Helms. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harry A. Godfrey, five...

Robert  Claymon Helms

Robert Claymon Helms

May 4, 2026

Robert Claymon Helms died May 4th, 2026. A Christian and a faithful church member, was born on May 21, 1942, a son of the late Bill and Margie Helms. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Julia Louise Taylor, his brothers Jimmy Helms, Harold Helms, Edwin Helms, and Ted Helms.

Robert is survived by his wife Beda Lou Efird...

Roger  Lee Robinette, Jr.

Roger Lee Robinette, Jr.

May 2, 2026

Roger Lee Robinette Jr., 58, of Monroe, NC passed away on May 2, 2026. He was born in Richlands, VA on January 5, 1968, son to Mildred Toney Robinette and the late Roger Lee Robinette Sr.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00PM on Thursday, May 7, 2026, in the Chapel of Gordon Funeral Service, with burial to follow in...

Rev. Donald "Don" Smith Ghant

Rev. Donald "Don" Smith Ghant

Apr 27, 2026

Reverend Donald “Don” Smith Ghant, 81, of Waxhaw, NC passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026. He was born in Union County, NC on August 8, 1944, son to the late Calvin Poe Ghant and Ella Harrinigton Ghant. He is also preceded in death by his loving wife Shirley Mullis Ghant, daughter, Donna Williams, brothers, Robert Ghant, Archie Ghant, Arnold...

Joyce  Young  Parr

Joyce Young Parr

Apr 25, 2026

Joyce Young Parr, 88, passed away on April 25, 2026. She was born in Madison Township, Pennsylvania, on December 18, 1937, the daughter of the late Paul Michael Young and Francis Beavers Young. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 41 years, Lesley William Parr; her sister, Janet P. Morris; and her husband’s children, Leslie Parr Kolivas...

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