Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC
Wayne Nelson Coan Sr.
Jun 1, 2025
Wayne Nelson Coan Sr., 82, of Monroe, NC passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025. He was born in Union County, NC on August 8, 1942, son to the late Thomas Calvin Coan and Queen Victoria Deese Coan. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Lula Mae Grant Coan; and son, Wayne Nelson Coan Jr.
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Margaret Lipscomb Hatley
May 31, 2025
Margaret Lipscomb Hatley, 77, of Indian Trail, NC passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025. She was born in Lancaster, SC on June 25, 1947, daughter to the late William Lipscomb and Ruth Pettit Lipscomb. She is also preceded in death by her husband Billy Wayne Hatley, as well as her brother, Mike Dority and sisters, Brenda Minors and...
Richard Lloyd Griffin
May 26, 2025
Richard Lloyd Griffin, age 71, passed away on May 26, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Born on October 6, 1953, Richard lived his mantra, “A man takes care of his family.” His kindness and courteousness extended to his friends, his neighbors, his co-workers, his customers, and beyond. We who were gifted with his presence in our lives are grateful...
Hilda Price Benton
May 26, 2025
Our beloved mother, Hilda Price Benton of Wingate, went to be with our Lord on May 26th, 2025. Hilda was 88 and was surrounded by her family at home when she passed.
Hilda was the daughter of the late Vance Price and the late Dora Baucom, born on May 28th, 1936. She was preceded in death by...
William Weldon Braswell
May 25, 2025
William Weldon Braswell, 90, loving husband, father and friend, ascended to his heavenly reward Sunday, May 25, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 6, 1934, in Union County, NC to the late Solon and Lorena Braswell.
Weldon was predeceased by his loving wife of more than 65 years,...
Brenda Price Little
May 21, 2025
Brenda Price Little, 84, of Monroe, NC passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. She was born in Union County, NC on November 14, 1940, daughter to the late Lloyd Thurman Price and Betty Simpson Price. She is also preceded in death by her brothers, Lamar Price and Norris Price; three sisters, Bobbie Hamilton, Carol Pressley, and Joann Synpes....
Morgan Justin Onice Rushing
May 19, 2025
Morgan Justin Onice Rushing, 48, passed away Monday, May 19, 2025. He was born on November 21, 1976, in Union County, NC. He is the son to Rocky Cannon Rushing and the late Connie Morgan Furr. He is also preceded by his brother Stony Rushing.
A funeral service will be held Sunday, May 25, 2025,...
Nellie Tarleton Drye
May 19, 2025
Nellie Jean Tarleton Drye, 89, of Marshville, NC passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025. She was born in Union County, NC on August 29, 1935, daughter to the late John Belk Tarleton & Vera Lee Baucom Tarleton, she is also preceded in death by her husband Gene Benton Drye, a sister, Rachel Mullis, and daughter-in-law Norma Drye.
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Pamala Laine Fondriest
May 19, 2025
Pamala Sue Fondriest (Laine), 61, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025. She was born in Dennison, Ohio on October 25, 1963 to the late Robert Laine and Peggy Jean Corpman Laine.
Pam is survived by her husband of 41 years, Richard Elden Fondriest; beloved step-mother, Rhonda Laine; three sons, Richard Fondriest (Courtenay), Ryen Fondriest...
Nancy Knight Bost
May 17, 2025
Nancy Ruth Knight Bost, 91, of Monroe, NC Passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025. She was born in Cabarrus County, NC on August 8, 1933, daughter to the late John Wesley Knight and Ozell Beam Knight. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Billy White Bost, as well as her son-in-law, Clegg Hamilton.
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Thomas M. Peck
May 17, 2025
Thomas M. Peck, 63, of Petersburg, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at his home on May 17, 2025.
Tom had a long and dedicated career with the United States Coast Guard, serving 43 years in active duty and as a civilian before retiring in 2022. Although he traveled all over the world as a Coastie,...
Sandra Kay Brady
May 16, 2025
Sandra “Sandy” Starnes Brady, 68, of Waxhaw, NC passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025. She was born in Union County, NC on November 26, 1956, daughter to the late “O.T.” Starnes Jr. and Nell Starnes. She is also preceded in death by her husband James “Jim” Brady Jr.
A funeral service will be held...
Carolyn Davis Norman
May 16, 2025
Carolyn Davis Norman, 78, of Monroe, NC passed away on Friday, May 16, 2025. She was born in High Point, NC on February 14, 1947, daughter to the late Norman Davis and Willie Valentine Davis. She is also preceded in death by her sister, Gloria McHenry.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM...
John Dolan Thomas
May 14, 2025
John Dolan Thomas, Sr., 77, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025. He was born in Union County on April 27, 1948. He was preceded in death by his parents, J.B. and Dorothy Thomas of Monroe and brother, Lee Thomas of Monroe. He was also preceded in death by his late wife, Jean Bivens Thomas of Monroe.
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Joyce Horne Purser
May 14, 2025
Joyce Lynn Horne Purser, 88 of Monroe, NC passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. She was born in Union County, NC to the late James Marion Horne, and Bertha Jane Trull Horne. She is predeceased by her husband of 70 years Troy Lee Purser Jr., her daughter Peggy Purser Moyer, and son Scott Lee Purser.
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Marian Allison Mcdonald
May 14, 2025
Marian Allison McDonald, 61, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. She was born in St. Petersburg, Florida, Pinellas County on September 20, 1963 to the late Dennis McDonald and Bertha Blocker McDonald.
A private service will be held at a later date.
Marian is survived by two sons, Joshua Maynard...
Erica Dawn Bernas
May 13, 2025
Erica Dawn Wilson Bernas, born on June 9, 1975, in New Haven, Connecticut, passed away on May 13, 2025, in Monroe, North Carolina. Her passing leaves a deep void in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, May 18, 2025 from 11:30 AM until 1:30 PM...
Brad Simon Alleman
May 10, 2025
Brad Simon Alleman passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the age of 51. He was a loving husband, devoted father, brother, and son. He will be immensely missed.
At an early age he had a passion and skill for sports, excelling in baseball while in High School. He was a devoted New...
Louise Barrett Derr
May 9, 2025
(Ethel) Louise Barrett Derr passed peacefully on May 9, 2025, at her home in Pittsboro Christian Village, Pittsboro, NC.
Louise was born in Wilmington, NC, in 1941 to Ethel and Warren Barrett. She was predeceased by her parents as well as her husband, Harry Lewis Derr, Jr, whom she married in 1975. Louise is survived...
Betty Jean Keziah
May 9, 2025
Betty Jean Baucom Keziah, 85, of Monroe, NC passed away peacefully on Friday, May 9, 2025. She was born in Union County, NC on September 23, 1939, daughter to the late Johnny W. Baucom and Geneive Elizabeth Baucom. She is also preceded in death by her late husband Stacey Bradley Keziah and her brothers Billy Wayne Baucom and Johnny...
