Obituaries

Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC

Gladys Shaffer Hiler

Gladys Shaffer Hiler

Jun 10, 2024

Gladys Shaffer Hiler, 89, of Monroe, NC passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024. She was born in Bristol, Virginia, on September 16, 1934 daughter to the late James M. Shaffer and Cecil Houser Shaffer. She is also preceded in death by her eight siblings.

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 Noon on...

Shirley Pressley Steele

Shirley Pressley Steele

Jun 9, 2024

Shirley Ann Pressley Steele, 81 of Monroe, NC passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024. She was born in Union County, NC on June 29, 1942 daughter to the late Hulsey Pressley and Etta Helms Pressley. She was also preceded in death by her husband Robert “Bob” Lee Steele Jr., and three brothers, Rupert Pressley; Frank Pressley; and Henry”Bud”...

Marvin Alexander Rogers Iii.

Marvin Alexander Rogers Iii.

Jun 9, 2024

Marvin Alexander Rogers, III., 50, of Marshville, NC passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024. He was born in Memphis, TN, on October 5, 1973, son to Jeannean Short Rogers and the late Marvin Alexander Rogers, Jr.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Threshold EPC Presbyterian...

Deanna Bernard Reed

Deanna Bernard Reed

Jun 9, 2024

Deanna Bernard Reed, 85, of Indian Trail, NC passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2024. She was born in Elmira, NY on June 24, 1938 daughter to the late Carl Bernard, Sr. and Minerva Leff Bernard. She is also preceded in death by her daughter, Teresa Lynn Reed, and brother, Carl Clifford Bernard, Jr.

A...

Crystal Elms Dewboys

Crystal Elms Dewboys

Jun 8, 2024

Crystal Comer Elms Dewboys, 75, of Monroe, NC passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024. She was born in Union County, NC on August 10, 1948 daughter to the late William Paul Elms and Edith Lee Comer Elms. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 27 years, John Wesley Dewboys, and sister, Rochelle E. Medlin.

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Larry "Shan" Starnes

Larry "Shan" Starnes

Jun 7, 2024

Larry Shannon “Shan” Starnes, 58, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024. He was born on April 4, 1966, to his parents Judith Starnes and the late Larry M. Starnes.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 14, 2024, at 3:00 PM at Gordon Funeral Chapel, 1904 Lancaster Ave. Monroe, NC 28112. The...

Betty Turner Brewer

Betty Turner Brewer

Jun 6, 2024

Betty Ann Turner Brewer, 83, of Waxhaw, NC, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024. She was born in Ruleville, Mississippi, on June 20 1940 daughter to the late Julius Turner and Annie Naron Turner. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Brewer.

A celebration of life will be held in August....

James Phillip  "Phil"  Mcguirt

James Phillip "Phil" Mcguirt

Jun 6, 2024

James Phillip McGuirt was born on March 7, 1933, to the late James Edwin and Ruby Rogers McGuirt. Phil passed away from this life on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Phil was also preceded in death by his sister Betty McGuirt Funderburk, son-in-law Marion Funderburk, and his son Rodney McGuirt.

Phil enjoyed playing and...

Katherine Mcgee Cox

Katherine Mcgee Cox

Jun 4, 2024

Katherine McGee Cox of Monroe, NC, passed away peacefully at age 91, surrounded by family on June 4, 2024. Born on November 25, 1932, to the late Henry Samuel McGee and Bonnie Carriker McGee, she grew up in the Unionville community and graduated from Unionville High School. A lifetime learner, throughout her career she took classes at Central Piedmont...

David Linn Dispense

David Linn Dispense

Jun 2, 2024

David Linn Dispense, also known as “Navy Dave”, 85, of Monroe, NC passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2024. He was born in Dunkirk, NY, on September 12, 1938, son to the late Joseph Dispense and Elsie Timmerman Dispense. He is also preceded in death by his two brothers, Richard Dispense; James Dispense; and sister Joanne Proper.

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Mattie Alsbrooks Clyburn

Mattie Alsbrooks Clyburn

May 31, 2024

Mattie Lee Alsbrooks Clyburn, 87, of Monroe, NC passed away on Friday, May 31, 2024. She was born in Chesterfield County SC, on February 25, 1937 daughter to the late James Alsbrooks and Mary Funderburk Alsbrooks. She is preceded in death by her loving husband James Rush Clyburn and her two brothers, James Franklin Alsbrooks, Haywood Alsbrooks, and sister,...

Franklin Dill Holloway

Franklin Dill Holloway

May 31, 2024

Franklin Dill Holloway was born on January 6, 1956, to the late Marion and Ann Holloway. He passed away on May 31, 2024, after a long battle with COPD.

Frank graduated from Camden Military Academy and enjoyed traveling to the mountains, watching Carolina basketball, and keeping up with all the news. He also enjoyed music...

Shirley Ann Schmidt

Shirley Ann Schmidt

May 28, 2024

Shirley Ann Schmidt, born Shirley Ann Schildt on September 29, 1938, in Thurmond, MD, peacefully passed away on May 28, 2024, in Waxhaw, NC, at the age of 85. Shirley is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Robert; daughters, Dianne Wheeler of Monroe, NC, Susan Schmidt of Pikesville, MD, Karen Odell, and her husband Bill of Simpsonville,...

Bobby Lee Munson

Bobby Lee Munson

May 27, 2024

Mr. Bobby Lee Munson, 58 of Monroe, NC passed away on Monday, May 27, 2024. He was born in Mecklenburg County, NC on June 27, 1965. He is preceded in death by his mother Judy Yow Munson, as well as his sister Kimberly Biondi.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday,...

Kimberly Deutscher Leeper

Kimberly Deutscher Leeper

May 26, 2024

Kimberly “Kim” Deutscher Leeper, 59, of Peachland, NC passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024. She was born in Van Nuys, CA, on September 1, 1964. She is preceded in death by her mother, Zenee Deutscher, son-in-law, Taite Edwards, and her grandparents.

A graveside service and burial will be held on June 29, 2024 at...

Ida Sylvia Baker

Ida Sylvia Baker

May 25, 2024

Sylvia Buck Baker, 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 25, 2024. She was born in Craven County, NC on August 21, 1933, to the late Jessie Wilfred and Mary Florence Buck. She is preceded in death by her husband, Carol Rudyard Baker, her bother Kenneth Ray Buck, sister-in-law Sue Buck, brother-in-law Earl Baker, and brother-in-law Clarence “Pete” Powell....

Martha Jean Cooper

Martha Jean Cooper

May 24, 2024

Martha Jean Cooper, 95, passed away on May 24, 2024. She was born in East Alton, IL on August 6, 1928, the daughter of the late Thurman Dossett and Dorothy Merz Dossett.

Mrs. Cooper is survived by son Bradley Cooper of Morganville, New Jersey, grandchildren Scott Cooper (Alyssa) of New Jersey, Nicholas Cooper (Maddy Hepp)...

Grace Elise Autrey

Grace Elise Autrey

May 19, 2024

Grace Elise Autrey was born a perfect miracle on July 20th, 2023 at just 2lbs 5ozs. Grace means “God's goodness” and Elise “God's promise”. She was a warrior from the start. She battled this life like a warrior and climbed so many mountains with all she went through.

Grace was made for an abundant life....

Timothy "Tim" Patrick Moore

Timothy "Tim" Patrick Moore

May 17, 2024

Timothy “Tim” Patrick Moore, 72, of Indian Trail, NC passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024. He was born in Bethesda, Maryland on March 6, 1952, son to the late Harry Albert Moore and Virginia Sullivan Moore. He is also preceded in death by his son, Timothy “Timmy” Moore and sister, Carolyn Moore.

A memorial...

Sarah Joyce Dayvault Williams

Sarah Joyce Dayvault Williams

May 16, 2024

Sarah Joyce Dayvault Williams, 88, of Deep Gap, NC formally of Monroe, NC passed away peacefully at Amore Hospice in Hudson, NC, on Thursday, May 16, 2024. She was born in Salisbury, NC on March 31, 1936 daughter to the late Alfred Chester Dayvault and Della Mae Roberts Dayvault, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Owen...

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