Remembering Loved Ones in Monroe, NC
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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...
Wilma "Rudy" Hinson Baucom
Apr 24, 2026
Wilma “Rudy” Hinson Baucom, 99, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026. She was born in Union County, NC on June 15, 1926, daughter to the late Robert and Cora Medlin Hinson. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Baucom, daughter Lynn Little, son Terry Baucom, five brothers, and five sisters.
A funeral service will be held at...
Melda Price Hill
Apr 24, 2026
Melda Price Hill, 100, of Monroe, NC passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026. She was born in Richmond County, NC on October 23, 1925, daughter to the late James Lantz Price and Annie Lee Haigler Price. She is also preceded in death by her husband Homer Lee Hill and sister, Emily Long.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00AM...
Margaret "Peggy" Winkel Anderson
Apr 15, 2026
Margaret (“Peggy”) Winkel Anderson, 89, of Indian Trail, NC entered into the presence of the Lord on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. She was born in Westlake, OH on February 16, 1937, daughter to the late Frank C. Winkel and Olive Ash Winkel. She has reunited in heaven with her parents, her husband, Howard F. Anderson, sister, Marian F. Hauch, brother-in-law...
Adele Roberts Hawks
Apr 13, 2026
Adele Roberts Hawks, 74, of Waxhaw, NC passed away on April 13, 2026. She was born in Mecklenburg County, NC on February 11, 1952, daughter to the late Hayden Roberts and Helen Sample Roberts. She is also preceded in death by her sister DeAnne McCorkle.
A visitation will be held at 2:00PM until 4:00PM on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Gordon...
Linda Brown Manery
Apr 12, 2026
Linda Brown Manery, 79, of Waxhaw, NC peacefully passed away on April 12, 2026. She was born in Lyles, TN on March 4, 1947, daughter to the late Herbert Brown and Emma McFarland Brown.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday April 25, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at Hopewell Funeral Home, 6005 South CR 39, Plant City, FL. Graveside committal...
William Richard Tyson
Apr 12, 2026
William Richard Tyson, 56, born April 3, 1970, passed from his earthly life Sunday, April 12, 2026.
He is survived by his father, Richard Sibley Tyson, daughter, Miranda Hefner, grandson, Liam Hefner, and his uncle, James Michael, “Mike” Tyson.
Richard graduated from Parkwood High School in 1989. Following that, he worked in the masonry trade. He was fond of the outdoors and...
