Monroe, NC Obituaries

Walter David Devine passed on October 4, 2026, at the age of 91; he was born on December 24, 1934.

Andrew Jackson Rock Jr. passed on October 2, 2026, at the age of 96.

Parker Violet Smith passed away peacefully on September 18, 2026. Parker was born on August 21, 2024 to parents Sydney and Austin Smith. From the moment she was born, Parker brought so much joy to h...

James (Jim) Arthur Bradley, age 84, of Indian Trail, North Carolina, stepped through Heaven’s Gates on September 19, 2026. He was born on June 13, 1942, to the late Avery Bruce and Audrey Belle Clo...

Terry Lane Byrum, 74, of Monroe, North Carolina, formerly of Waxhaw, passed away on September 15, 2026. Terry was a hardworking farmer who enjoyed spending his time outdoors, especially hunting birds ...

Carol Lynn Sullivan, 79, of Monroe, North Carolina passed away on September 16, 2026. She was born on October 11, 1946, to Ernie J. Hopper and Leatrice Joy Rickett Hopper. On August 21, 1965, Carol...

Rosella Poore Link, age 84, of Mint Hill, North Carolina, walked through Heaven’s Gates on September 13, 2026. She was born on July 20, 1942, to the late James Bruce and Mary Ella Elizabeth Roderic...

Gene Houser passed on September 8, 2026, at the age of 98. She was a resident of Monroe, North Carolina, and was born on October 7, 1927. Family will receive friends on Saturday, September 12, 2026...

Shirley B. Helms, 90, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026. She was born on September 3, 1935, to Myrtle and William Boyd. Shirley was a lifelong caregiver whose kindness, generosity, and con...

Kenneth Earl Stack, age 85, of Monroe, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2026 with his family by his side. He was born on July 15, 1941 to Shelly William Stack and Ola Starnes Stack...

Reeda Gay Kline passed on August 27, 2026, at the age of 78. Born on April 15, 1948, in Montcalm (mercer), West Virginia, Reeda lived in Monroe, North Carolina.

Wendell Cromwell Stegall of Monroe, North Carolina passed into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, August 28, 2026. He was 96 years old. Wendell graduated from Unionville High ...

Boyd Nelson Price, age 91, of Indian Trail, North Carolina, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 22, 2026. He was born on April 10, 1935, to the late Troy and Flonnie Helms Pr...

Judy Presson Burnette, age 77, of Wingate, North Carolina, passed away on August 12, 2026. She was born on December 6, 1948. Judy is preceded in death by her parents, Cary Alden and Beatrice Pre...

Marie E Wilkins passed on December 1, 2025, at the age of 83; born June 20, 1942, Marie lived in Manassas, Virginia.

Regina Lee Torres passed on July 23, 2026, at the age of 88, having been born on December 20, 1937, and residing in Monroe, North Carolina.

Rita Sterling, 79, of Monroe, North Carolina, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and inspiration that will live on through the countless lives she touched. Born on A...

Monteray (Montie) Griffin Tomberlin, 90, of Monroe, NC, passed from this life to eternal life in heaven on July 31, 2026. A lifelong resident of Monroe, Montie was a beloved wife, mother, sister, and...

Allen Joseph Harrington, 74, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026. Born on September 9, 1951, in Monroe, North Carolina, Allen was the son of the late Marvin and Martha Nell Harrington. Throughout...

Judy Biggers Richardson, age 85, of Indian Trail, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly at home on July 16, 2026. Judy was born on March 29, 1941 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina to Joe Allen...

A light that left the world too soon Brandy Rae Getson (née Bent) was born in Charlotte, North Carolina. Predeceased by her father, John Bent, she is survived by mother, Tammy Mitchell (husband Greg)...

Roy Kenneth Rushing went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, July 12th, 2026. Kenneth was a loving husband and father, uncle, and friend. He was born in Union County on Aug...

Lorre Mills Little, age 66 of Monroe, NC went to rejoin her family and meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 8, 2026, as they go through their eternal lives together. Lorre was preceded in d...

Wanda Clontz, age 79, of Monroe, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on July 3, 2026. She was born on February 10, 1947. Wanda is preceded in death by her parents, Simp and Lee Edwards;...

Nicholas Augustine Mazzucco passed away on June 24, 2026, at the age of 84, and was a resident of Waxhaw, North Carolina.

Rev. Richard W. "Dick" Olson, age 80, of Waxhaw, North Carolina, stepped through Heaven’s Gates on June 19, 2026. He was born on July 1, 1945, to the late Earl “Red” Olson and Marjorie VanLare. ...

Joe Reid Love, surrounded by the love of his family, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2026, at the age of 85. Joe was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose kindness, str...

Francesca Colucci passed on June 17, 2026, at the age of 74, having been born on October 27, 1951, in Province of Avellino, Italy. Francesca resided in Suffern, New York.

Katy Bryant James, 69, of Monroe, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family, and went home to be with the Lord. We know that entering through Heaven...

The family of Dianne “Dicey” Courtney Nash shares the sad new of her passing on June 14, 2026, one day after her 80th birthday. Dianne was the only daughter of Herbert and Polly Nash of Monroe, NC...

Marie McMahon Russell, 71, passed from this life on June 10, 2026, surrounded by family. Marie was born to Muriel (Northrup) McMahon and Major George F. McMahon Jr. USMC at Bethesda Naval Hospital, ...

Deborah Elms Somers, age 72, of Monroe, North Carolina, stepped through Heaven’s Gates on June 7, 2026. She was born on July 18, 1953, to the late Paul and Edith Elms. A Union County native, Deb...

Elaine McKinney Elms, age 84, of Wingate, North Carolina, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 30, 2026. She was born on June 2, 1942, to the late Claude and Carrie R. McKinney. ...

Dorothy A. Cox passed on May 31, 2026, at the age of 91, having been born on July 30, 1934, and residing in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Frances “Carol” Wilson, 81, of Monroe, NC, passed away at her home surrounded by her family on May 30th, 2026. Carol was born on July 30th, 1944, to the late Appleton Paul and Eva Plyler. Carol ...

Tammy Ingram Fox passed on May 21, 2026, at the age of 54. Tammy was a resident of Waxhaw, North Carolina.

Nancy Helms Rogers, age 77, of Matthews, North Carolina, stepped through Heaven’s Gates on May 27, 2026. She was born on January 8, 1949, to the late Albert and Amy Craig Helms. Along with being...

William “Larry” Simpson, 77, of Marshville passed away on May 23rd with family by his side. Larry is the son of the late William Ellis Simpson and Elizabeth Simpson. He graduated from Forest Hills hi...

Ann Marie Axley Rogers, Age 75 of Shelby, NC passed away on May 13, 2026, at Atrium Cleveland County with family by her side. Marie (Ree Ree) was born November 16, 1950, in Monroe NC to the late John ...

Hilbert D. Skaggs, 88, of Salisbury, North Carolina, passed away on May 13, 2026. Born in Canvas, West Virginia, Hilbert was a proud Vietnam veteran who faithfully served his country in both the Unite...

Ronald “Tank” Lynn Schaffer, 60, of Monroe, North Carolina, formerly of Grover Hill, Ohio, passed away on May 17, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, loyalty, and unforgettable stories. Born with...

Roger Vincent Lane passed on May 6, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on July 12, 1936, Roger lived in Indian Trail, North Carolina.

Ms. Florence Marie Gunther Forren passed on April 26, 2026, at the age of 88, having been born on March 6, 1938, in Meadow Creek, West Virginia, and residing in Lewisburg, West Virginia.

John Joseph Ribera Jr. passed on April 23, 2026, at the age of 60, having been born on November 4, 1965, in Miami, Florida. John is remembered as a resident of Mint Hill, North Carolina.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ken Austin on April 23, 2026. Ken was born on March 31st, 1939, to the late R.C. and Louise Austin. He is survived by his loving wife of 66...

Ronnie Prosser, born on November 16, 1950, in South Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, family, and cherished memories. Ronnie was the son of Maxine a...

It is with heavy hearts that we acknowledge the passing of Mara Kind, 64, of Monroe, North Carolina, after a short battle with cancer. A stoic and generous woman who personified her last name, Mara w...

Sue Ellen Belk Lampley was born a strong-willed farm girl to Ruth Haigler Belk and Uriah Tilden Belk on May 15,1953. She and her three older sisters, Barbara, Mary Lou, and Libby, grew up shucking co...

Bertha Ruth Edwards, age 95, widow of John William Edwards passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2006 at Carolina Pines Hospital in Hartsville, SC. She broke her hip in December and in-mobility allowed p...

It is with the heaviest hearts that we announce the passing of Matthew Knauf, a devoted husband, incredible father, and one-of-a-kind soul who left this world far too soon. Matt was the definition of...