Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC
James Allen Hooks Jr.
Jun 20, 2024
James (Butch to family and Jim to friends) Allen Hooks Jr., 54, of Unionville, NC passed away suddenly on Thursday, June 20, 2024. He was born in Newport News, VA on May 27, 1970, and is the only son of James Allen Hooks Sr. and the late Rosa Laverne McGee Hooks.
Butch is survived by...
Angela "Angie" Medlin Hinson
Jun 19, 2024
Angela Medlin Hinson,” Angie” 68, of Monroe, NC passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, June 19, 2024. She was born in Union County, NC, on July 29, 1955 daughter to the late Hoyle Medlin and Ioma Tucker Medlin. Angie was preceded in death by her parents along with her sister Marie Medlin Baucom, brother-in-law Joe Darrell Baucom,...
Deborah "Deb" Owen Lawrence
Jun 12, 2024
Deborah Owen Lawrence passed away on June 12, 2024, after a long battle with dementia.
Deb was born on September 29, 1945, in Abbeville, SC, and moved to Monroe as a child. A lifelong resident she graduated from Monroe High School and Winthrop University earning her education degree. She married the love of her life Donnie Lawrence...
Carolyn Ann Hinson
Jun 12, 2024
Carolyn Strawn Hinson, 88, passed away on June 12, 2024. She was born on March 24, 1936, in Union County to the late John Ed and Annie Mae Hill Strawn.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Norman Keith Hinson, brothers, Jack, Ed, Charles (CB), Raeford Strawn, sister Betty...
Ted Smith
Jun 11, 2024
On Tuesday, June 11, 2024, heaven gained another warrior. Mr. Ted Smith left this earthly world and entered his eternal home at the age of 83.
He was born on the 16th of February 1941, to the late Oswald and Hattie Davis Smith of Union County, NC. He is also preceded in death by his...
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
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.
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
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.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
