All Obituaries

Robert (Bob) Lee Murphy went to be with the Lord the morning of Tuesday, November 21, 2023. He is survived by his beloved wife, Paula Byrd Murphy of 63 years. Bob was born in Friendship, OH, and resided in West Portsmouth, OH until he and Paula moved to North Carolina in 1987.  He served his country in the United States Army from 1960-1963 where he received an honorable discharge. Bob enjoyed spending his free time working in the yard, and being surrounded by family. Bob loved his...

Mark Ellison Thomas, 57, of Marion, NC passed away on November 16, 2023 in Asheville.  His memorial service will be at 11 AM on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Davis Funeral Service in Monroe with Rev. Jerry McCoy officiating. Born January 6, 1966 in Union County, NC, he was the son of the late James Richard Thomas and Carole Landis Griffin Thomas.  He was an employee of West Rock Company (formerly Rock Tenn) with 36 years of service.  He loved spending time with his family...

Joyce Dean Griffin, 81, of Waxhaw passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at Atrium Health Union in Monroe.  Her graveside service will be held at 11 AM on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Lakeland Memorial Park with Pastor Chris Baucom officiating.  Born April 9, 1942 in Union County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Merlin David Wicker and Marjorie Williams Wicker.  She was a retired employee of Charlotte Plastics.  She formerly attended West End Baptist Church,...

Ethel Battle passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023 at Monroe Rehabilitation Center, where she resided for over 15 years. Her funeral service will be 2pm Sunday, November 19, 2023 at Davis Funeral Service. The family will receive friends at Davis Funeral Service from 1pm until 1:45pm prior to the service. Ms. Battle was born April 16, 1925 (98 years old) in Peach County, Georgia. After graduating from Hunt High School in Fort Valley Georgia, yearning for a more productive life, Ethel...

Doris Medlin Broome passed away peacefully on the evening of November 6, 2023.  She is survived by her beloved husband, Claude Smith Broome.  They had been married for 75 years.  She was born and lived her whole life in Union County where she was loved by many friends and an extensive family. She was an avid gardener who loved roses and in years past grew beautiful orchids in her greenhouse.  She had an extensive knowledge of plants of all kinds. She and her longtime...

Sylvia Jaynes Secrest, 94, of Monroe passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023 in her home.  Her funeral service will be 2 PM on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at Shiloh Baptist Church with Pastor Ron Hanna officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 1:15 until 1:45 PM prior to the hour of the service.  Born August 7, 1929 in McDowell County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Clayton Jaynes and Vera Ledbetter Jaynes. ...

Vincent “Vinny” Edward Ianne, 86, of Westbury, NY passed away on October 28, 2023, surrounded by his loving family in his Monroe, NC home.  Born July 11th, 1937, in Jamaica (Queens), NY, he was the son of the late Peter and Grace Ianne and older brother to Robert “Bobby” Ianne who spent most of their lives calling Long Island, NY their home.  He was a veteran of the United States Army Quartermaster Corps and later worked in the carpentry field followed by...

Wednesday, 25 October Tootie Broome, 79, entered the Church Triumphant surrounded by her loving family. Tootie was the daughter of the late Lucille Curry Williams and Marvin "Blackie" Williams. She was born 13 June 1944 in Monroe, NC. Tootie was a people person. She never met a stranger. She had a unique gift of making others want to share their stories with her. Many young lives, who now have children of their own, knew Ms. Tootie's love. She taught for 20 years at the...

Ruby Lee Hargette Deese, 87, of Monroe passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 in her home.  Her funeral service will be a private graveside at Lakeland Memorial Park.  Born September 26, 1936 in Union County, NC she was the daughter of the late William Mac Hargette and Maudie Mae Burgess Hargette and was a former seamstress with Comar.  Mrs. Deese was preceded in death by her husband Curtis Lee Deese, son Tommy Joe Deese, and daughter Sandra Renee Wright and son in law...

Luiz Felipe Lopez-Garcia, 24, of Monroe passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023.  His funeral service will be 1:30 PM on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Davis Funeral Service with the Reverend Father Benjamin Roberts presiding.  Burial will follow in Lakeland Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends at Davis Funeral Service on Tuesday, October 24, 2023 from 1 until 5 PM.   Born November 23, 1998 in Tulsa Oklahoma, he was the son of Maria Laura Garcia of...