Norman "Bud" Roderick died February 2, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father and mother Norman and Edna Roderick, sister Helen Louise Hessler of Ashland, KY, brother James Warren and sister in law Betty Challis Roderick. Survivors are his wife of 67 years Beverly M. Roderick, daughter Carol Samuelson, her husband Erwin of Anchorage, AK, and grandson Lance of Valencia, Ca., Son James Gary Roderick and his wife Kim of Monroe, NC. Bud was born in Wilkes Barre, PA in 1929. Graduated from G.A.R. High School. He worked for White Hardware and Harris Hardware and Supply Co. from 1942 to 1963. He was the Sales Manager for U.S. Expansion Bolt Co. in York, PA from 1963 to 1971. In 1971 he...

Norman "Bud" Roderick died February 2, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father and mother Norman and Edna Roderick, sister Helen Louise Hessler of Ashland, KY, brother James Warren and sister in law Betty Challis Roderick. Survivors are his wife of 67 years Beverly M. Roderick, daughter Carol Samuelson, her husband Erwin of Anchorage, AK, and grandson Lance of Valencia, Ca., Son James Gary Roderick and his wife Kim of Monroe, NC. Bud was born in Wilkes Barre, PA in 1929. Graduated from G.A.R. High School. He worked for White Hardware and Harris Hardware and Supply Co. from 1942 to 1963. He was the Sales Manager for U.S. Expansion Bolt Co. in York, PA from 1963 to 1971. In 1971 he...

Sylvia Teagle Forsythe of Charlotte passed away on January 28, 2021 at Matthews Glen (Plantation Estates). She was born on March 2, 1941 in Monroe, NC and was the only child of the late Thelma H. and Charles T. Teagle, Jr. She earned her bachelor's and master's degrees at Appalachian State University and taught French and English in North Carolina before moving to California to work as a document's acquisitions specialist at UCLA. In 1970 she became editor and assistant to the chief executive officer of the American Association of Community Colleges in Washington, DC. Years later Sylvia lived in Portland, Oregon and edited publications for the Oregon Education Association. She...

Mary Ellen Zackeroff, 79, of Waxhaw, NC passed away peacefully on January 15, 2021. She was born in Frostburg MD on March 2, 1941 to the late Joseph and Margaret McDade. Mary enjoyed traveling, shopping and playing Bingo. She was an avid reader and loved getting her hair done. She loved cooking and baking and was known for her Peanut Butter Cookies. In 2008, Mary relocated to Waxhaw, NC to be close to her family. In addition to her parents, Mary is predeceased by her husband of 26 years, George Zackeroff; sister, Patricia Houldersheld and half-sisters, Bertha Miller and Geraldine Shoemaker. She is survived by her sons, Bill (Kim) McDade, David (Jane) Hunt and Michael (Pam) Hunt; 9...

Don Johnson of Monroe, NC, passed away on January 14, 2021. He was born in Keene, NH on April 11, 1949 to the late Alfred "Red" Johnson and Frances Wright Johnson. Don loved his hometown of Surry, NH where he served as fire chief of the Surry Volunteer Fire Department from 1978 through 1994. He also served as the town forest fire warden. Don was loved by family, friends and his four-legged family members for his generosity and compassion. Don is survived by his wife Joslyn Johnson and their daughter Alyssa Victoria Johnson of Monroe, NC; daughter Kimberly Johnson Meggs also of Monroe, NC; son Jason Johnson of Terre Haute, Indiana, and grandson Holden Meggs of Monroe, NC. A private...

On December 23, 2020 Patricia "Pat" Joan Kennedy (86) passed quietly into the arms of her Savior. She was born to Harold Glenn and Elsa Vavricek Kennedy, on May 21, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois. After high school she attended The University of Iowa where she graduated with honors with a degree in Psychology. She lived in Chicago, Maryland and Florida prior to moving to Monroe in 2014. Pat lived for 45 years in Ponte Vedra Beach/Jacksonville, Florida, which was her "heaven on earth". Pat loved anything about the beach, world travel, dining out, The Ponte Vedra Inn and Club, water aerobics, reading, card games and animals. Her years in Florida allowed for many treasured memories, great...

Bobby Lee Short, age 85, of Monroe, passed away on December 1, 2020 at Novant Hospital Matthews with his loving wife Dianne and brother Dick by his side. Bobby was born in Charlotte, NC on August 28, 1935, He graduated from Tech High School, attended Wingate College and received his Bachelor of Science degree from Appalachian State. Bobby served in the US Army. He was married to Dianne Edwards Short on August 20, 1988. Bobby worked in insurance most of his life and retired from Equitable Insurance Company. His real passion was working for his Lord and he lived a life of faithfulness and commitment to Him. Bobby was a member of Benton Heights Presbyterian Church. He loved being involved in...

Bobby Lee Short, age 85, of Monroe, passed away on December 1, 2020. Funeral Services are incomplete at this time and will be forthcoming. Please visit www.mcewenmonroechapel.com for service updates.

James "Jim" Ashley Basden Sr., age 77, of Lancaster, S.C., went to his eternal home on November 26, 2020. He was born in Burlington, NC on November 3, 1943, son of the late Joseph and Frances Smith Basden. Jim served in the U.S ARMY and fought in the Vietnam War. He made a life-long career by running successful service stations for EXXON Corp., TBAA and Woodie's. Jim never met a stranger and was very giving of himself to his community. He loved spending time with his family, grandchildren especially. He was an active member of the American Legion and the local VFW. He was known to spend his spare time at the dirt track, or outside with his grandkids and his dog, Lacie. Jim was preceded in...

Glenn Allen Johnson, age 34, entered into Eternal Rest on November 3, 2020 in Charlotte, NC. Glenn was a loving and devoted father, spouse, brother, son, nephew, uncle, cousin, and friend. His warmth, wit and kindness was felt by all who knew him. He is preceded in death by his grandmothers, Velma Johnson and Grace Matthews, great-grandmother, Dorothy Studemine, two uncles, Roy James and Ray James. Glenn was born August 8th, 1986. Glenn professed his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and was baptized at an early age by Reverend Mosley at the Fidelity Baptist Church in Cleveland, OH. Glenn graduated from Zebulon B. Vance High School in 2004. He later attended Central Piedmont Community...

Joyce Geneva Hannah , 79 passed away October 16 , 2020. She was born in Union County, November 12, 1940, daughter of the late Luther Hannah and Beatrice Clark Hannah. Joyce graduated from Mineral Springs High School as Valedictorian of her class. She graduated from Presbyterian Hospital School of Nursing as an RN, and received a Masters Degree from UNC Charlotte. Joyce worked as an Operating Room Nurse at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte for 45 years and loved every minute. A funeral service will be held at McEwen Chapel on S. Main Street, Monroe, NC Friday October 23, 2020 at 2:00 pm. Visitation with family and friends will be at 1:00 pm. Burial will follow in Lakeland Memorial...

Samuel Kimbrough Sain, age 90, went to be with his loving heavenly Father, Wednesday, October 14, 2020. Sam was born June 19, 1930 in Yadkin County, NC, son of the late Stancile Kimbrough Sain and Cora Lea Brewbaker Sain. He graduated from Courtney High School and received a B.S. degree in Animal Science from N.C. State University. He married the love of his life, Margaret Hudspeth, on June 5, 1954. After serving in the U.S. Army, he began his career as a Union County extension agent in 1956. He then joined American Bank & Trust Company in 1960 as head of Farm Relations. This began his 32 years in the banking industry, where he was Executive Vice President and on the Board of UCB...

Mr. Gary Dean Laney, age 74, of Matthews, NC, born on June 27, 1946, went to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, after a long and courageous 45 year battle with Multiple Sclerosis. Gary fought to the end and never let the disease dictate his life. He loved his Lord and Savior and was a lifelong member of Siler Presbyterian Church where he served as a Deacon, Pastoral Deacon and Ruling Elder for 40 years. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Nancy Laney and brother Stacy Laney. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Ruth Thomas Laney; son, Dr. Markus E. Laney and wife Amy of Louisville, KY, and Mrs. Jennifer Laney Thorsvold and husband Brian of Denver, NC. He...

Betty Jean Hafner, 89, of Monroe, formerly of Myrtle Beach SC, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 4, 2020. She was born in Gaffney, SC on September 20, 1931 to the late John and Delia Sisk. Betty was an avid reader - especially of Christian fiction. She loved to travel, play games and spend time with family and friends. Betty also loved to sing and began singing in churches with her family as soon as she was able to stand on a piano stool. She sang at every church where she was a member and most recently sang in the choir of First Baptist Church of Indian Trail where she was also a faithful member. In addition to her parents, Betty is predeceased by her loving...

Edith Floy Wilson-Estes (Helms), age 96, of Waxhaw, NC sadly passed away Friday August 21, 2020 of natural causes. She was born on December 5, 1923 in Waxhaw, NC to father, R. Luke Helms and mother, Rebecca Young Helms. She was a longtime resident of Waxhaw. She graduated from Waxhaw High School in 1940. Edith had many talents, she was good with numbers, a great seamstress, cook, caregiver, a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, a community volunteer and church member. She was a fantastic square dancer and loved to travel. She worked as an accountant for several years before joining her mother and eventually taking over management of Helm's Rest Home, the family business, on...

Pauline "Polly" Bigham Moser, 94, of Mooresville, NC, died peacefully Thursday, August 20, 2020. We are immensely grateful for and will sorely miss her devotion to and absolute love for God, her family, and all those around her. Polly was born January 28, 1926 in Waxhaw, NC. She was married to Zeb Caudle Moser, Sr., deceased; they were married for nearly 52 years. She is survived by her children, Dixie Moser Salem, Zeb Caudle Moser, Jr., and George Baxter Moser; her grandchildren, Donald Wayne Salem, Jr., Melissa Renee Moser, Zeb Caudle Moser, III, Sarah Moser Beason, Colt Baxter Moser, and Zachariah Chase Moser; her greatgrandchildren, Gabriel Sebastian Salem, Emilia Rose Moser, Asher...