Obituaries

Nov 17, 2023

Hazel  Starnes Mangum was born December 10, 1935, daughter to the late Lawson Lee and Virgie McCoy Starnes. She passed from this life on November 17, 2023, to join her loving husband, R.B. Mangum who preceded her in death on December 28, 2011, and her precious son, Rodney McGuirt who went to Heaven on December 31, 2019. She was...

Nov 17, 2023

Beverly Bechert Lett, 87, of Waxhaw, NC passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023. She was born in Stamford, CT daughter of the late Fred J. Bechert and Emita d’Costa Mitchell. She was preceded in death by her infant brother, Fred Bechert, brothers, Bob Bechert, Jim Bechert, and Tom Bechert; and sister, Nancy Cross.

Beverly...

Nov 16, 2023

Margaret “Peg” Begley Shikar, 67, of Waxhaw, NC, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, November 16, 2023. She was born in New York City, NY on November 2, 1956, the daughter of the late Bernard Begley and Christine Conroy Begley.

Margaret is survived by her daughter, Christine Bennett, and husband, Jeff; brother, John...

Nov 15, 2023

Tommy Jean Robinson, 78, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2023. She was born August 20, 1945, in Whitmire, SC, the daughter of the late Thomas Eaton and Nellie Summers. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Bobby Clide Rose, Jr. and Harry “Bing” Robinson; her daughter, Teresa Rose and her sister, Barbara Millazo.

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Nov 13, 2023

Susan Elizabeth Stanton McCarver, beloved mother of Wesley Drew McCarver, passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023, after a sudden illness. In addition to her wonderful and loving son, Susan leaves behind her husband, Ronald Steven McCarver, Jr, her parents, Joseph and Nan Saunders; brothers Patrick Saunders (Sonia), and Adam Saunders (Richelle), and sister, Annette Saunders; niece, Kayla Saunders,...

Nov 9, 2023

William Ray Edwards, Jr., 85, of Hartville, OH passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023. He was born in Lexington, NC on January 13, 1938, the son of the late Vallie Kennedy and Baptist Minister, Rev. “Jimmy” Edwards. He had two siblings, a younger brother, John Rudolphus, and a sister, Maddie “Lorraine”, both deceased. He attended Pilot School, grades...

Nov 8, 2023

William “Gary” Underwood, 75, of Waxhaw, NC passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. He was born February 15, 1948, in Union County, NC, the son of the late William Underwood and Emmy Lou Godfrey Haywood.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:30 AM, Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Waxhaw United Methodist Church, 200 McDonald...

Nov 8, 2023

Norbert Arthur Foerster III, 89, of Monroe, NC passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2023. He was born in Bergen County, NJ on March 18, 1934, the son of the late Norbert Foerster, Jr., and Mary Van Note Foerster. He is also preceded in death by his stepson, Roger Johnson.

A graveside service will be held...

Nov 5, 2023

Roy Curtis Smith Jr, 93, of Monroe, NC, passed away on November 5, 2023, in Monroe. He was born on January 13, 1930, in Benton Heights, NC.

Roy, as he was commonly known, served in the US Navy on the USS Lloyd Thomas from 1948 to 1952 as the paymaster for the ship. He dearly...

Nov 3, 2023

Faye Deane Mangum Cox, 87 of Waxhaw, NC was born in her grandfather Mangum’s home in the Prospect Community of Union County, North Carolina, on September 5, 1936. Her parents were Ben Frank and Jeanette Starnes Mangum. She had one brother Dr. Gary Mangum, Sr. of Shelby, NC. She married Stanley Kenneth Cox on September 6, 1953.

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Nov 3, 2023

Bonnie Jackson, 62, of Waxhaw, NC, passed away on November 03, 2023, surrounded by her family. Bonnie, born on August 15th,1961 to James and Sandra Price. Bonnie was raised in Charlotte, NC and immediately brought joy and laughter into the world. Bonnie fell in love with Ricky Jackson and the two were inseparable from that point on. Richard and...

Nov 3, 2023

Charles David Smith, age 86, passed away on November 3, 2023, at home surrounded by his family and loved ones. He was born on April 30, 1937, in River View, Alabama. Charles was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Family always came first to him, and he led by example, treating people with kindness and respect. He enjoyed...

Nov 3, 2023

James “Curt” Curtis Greene, 88, of Waxhaw, NC passed away Friday, November 3, 2023. He was born in Union County, NC on January 11, 1935, the son of the late Thomas Greene and Dixie Thompson Robinson. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Charles Greene.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00...

Nov 1, 2023

Sara “Doris” Phillips Ramsey, 94, of Monroe, NC passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. She was born in Anson County, NC on April 4, 1929, the daughter of the late William Franklin Phillips and Mae Frances Coker Phillips. She was also preceded by her husband, Willard Ramsey, daughter, Anne Ashcraft, brothers, Algie Phillips and Dee Phillips, sister, Carri...

Nov 1, 2023

Stephen Alexander Wilkinson, 24, of Charlotte, NC passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. He was born in Tallahassee, FL on December 10, 1998.

Services will be held at a later date.

Stephen is survived by his parents Bruce Wilkinson and Jane Hingson Wilkinson, sister Stephanie Owens (Josh), stepsister Kelley Howes...

Oct 27, 2023

Craig Philip Hutcheson, 58, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 27, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born on November 25, 1964, in Akron, OH to Mr. Robert Philip Hutcheson and Mrs. Judy Ann Hutcheson. Craig is preceded in death by his brother-in-law Vince Saiz.

Craig lived most of his life in recent years...

Oct 27, 2023

Timothy “Timmy” Ray Strickland, 63, of Marshville, NC passed away Friday, October 27, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born in Scotland County, NC on March 29, 1960, son to the late Herbert Hoover Strickland and Juanita Dunn Fincher and stepfather John Fincher.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00AM on Monday, October...

Oct 26, 2023

Dillon Kincaid Carpin, 27, of Monroe, NC passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023. He was born in Horry County, SC on October 23, 1996. He was preceded in death by his father Matthew Brian Carpin.

A memorial service will be held at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, in the chapel of Gordon...

Oct 25, 2023

With heavy yet thankful hearts, we announce the heavenly journey of our cherished daughter, Hannah Williams, who found her eternal home from the loving embrace of her parents, Jason and Rochelle, on October 25, 2023. In her brief time with us, Hannah’s impact was profound, leaving a legacy of love, joy, and unwavering faith.

Hannah,...

Oct 24, 2023

Daniel “Danny” Eugene Cline, 75, of Monroe, NC passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. He was born in Bryson City, NC on April 25, 1948, the son of the late Percival Cline and Wanda Webb Cline. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Jack Cline.

Danny and Rita owned and operated the...