McEwen Funeral Home - Monroe

David A. Knight passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, May 22, 2022. David enjoyed hunting and spending time with his family. He worked in carpentry most of his life with his specialty being inside trim work. David was one of the most honest, caring and loving individuals that you would ever meet. Along with his parents, Mr. Knight was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Judy Knight and brother, Larry Knight. He is survived by his daughters, Susan Knight (Harvey) and Suzette Yow (Jay); sons, Steve Warlick (Betty) and Scott Knight (Christy); grandchildren, Lucy Crump, Shane Plyler, Ashelyn Plyler, Nicole Yow, Megan Yow, Timmy Duncan, Jeremy Warlick, Cody Warlick, Kayla...

Marion Frances Todd Furr, age 84, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother gained her angel wings to her forever home with our Lord on Thursday, April 21, 2022. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Rev. Bobby Furr; her parents, Eva Mae (Sledd) and Henry Arthur Todd; brother, Claude Douglas Todd; grandson, Derrin Furr; and granddaughter, Angelia Eve Garren. She is survived by her children, Patricia (Pat) Furr Garren and spouse Carl of Middletown, CT; D. Ray (Furr) Withrow and spouse, Robin of Apex, NC; grandchildren, Carla Garren Williams and spouse, Stacy of Wilmington, NC and Gena Garren and partner Steven Plummer of Middletown, CT;...

Richard Massey, 83 of Monroe, NC passed away on March 20, 2022. Full obituary can be found at www.mcewenmonroechapel.com

William "Bill" Joseph Pleasants, Sr., President and CEO of Plaza Appliance Mart and longtime resident of Charlotte, NC passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at home on Sunday March 20, 2022 at the age of 81 years old. Bill was born on February 24,1941 in Jacksonville, Florida, son of the late Louise Collins Pleasants. He graduated from William E Grady Vocational High School in June of 1959. In 1960, Bill enlisted in the United States Airforce where he specialized in Refrigeration & Air Conditioning. He was honorably discharged in 1966 as an E-5 Staff Sergeant after dutifully serving 6 years during the Vietnam conflict. In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by...

Brenda Robertson Hardin, age 78 of Charlotte, NC passed away from Alzheimer's on January 30th 2022. Brenda was a loving mother of three children, Mark Lewis and his wife Lynn Marie (Souza) of Middleboro, MA; Blair Hardin and his wife Erica Kay (Allman) of Lexington, SC and Justin Hardin and his wife Lindsey Ann (Burdette) of Waxhaw, NC and by her grandchildren, Mark Lewis Jr., Erin Lewis, Tristan Lewis, Hunter Lewis, Julia Hardin, Gracelan Hardin, Brynlee Hardin, Ellie Jaye Hardin and another baby girl expected in April. Brenda was born in York, SC on October 4th, 1943 to Mrs. Mozelle Childers Robertson and Palmer Hazel Robertson. Brenda had four brothers who are all deceased; Keith...

Dr. Delores (Dee) Buford died on January 27, 2022. Born in Texas on December 18, 1933, she was the daughter of Louisa Mae Yochum and George Jefferson Phife. Dee loved her family, husband Thomas O. Buford, children Anna and Scott Pigg, Robert Carl and Russell Warren Buford, her grandchildren Sarah Deanne and Emily Renee Pigg, Daniel Andrew and Jackson Carl Buford. With a twinkle in her eye, she said, "I was here and now I am gone." In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to PCE at PEO International https://donations.peointernational.org/peo-donation-pce , First Baptist Church Greenville, and Alpha Delta Pi foundation https://www.alphadeltapi.org/foundation/give/. McEwen Funeral Home of...

Frank Darrell Ellis "Heavy D", 60, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at MUSC- Lancaster. He was born Feburary 21, 1961 in Rock Hill, SC. He was the son of Willine Ellis and the late Little Willie Ellis. He was the life long soul mate of Julie Annette Ellis. They had plans to re-marry December 19, 2021. Darrell was a Certified Master Dog Groomer and owned his own grooming business. He loved animals, enjoyed cooking and fishing. He was a lover of life. Darrell is survived by his fiancee and life long soul mate, Julie Annette Ellis. They have one son Jamie Ellis. Mother Willine Ellis. His father Little Willie Ellis had preceded him in death, 3 sisters Darlene Ellis, Angie Eargle, and...

Patricia Christenbury Yonders, 80, formerly of Charlotte passed away on December 2. Born in Mecklenburg County on October 25, 1940, she was the only child of Dallas and Zadie Christenbury. Private services will be held at a later date.

Archie Glenn Fincher, 92, died on October 23, 2021 in his hometown of Monroe, North Carolina. His prayers were answered as he peacefully passed away in his sleep after a recent health setback. Through the years, he stayed strong in his Christian faith and steadfast in his love of family and friends. Archie grew up in Waxhaw, North Carolina and graduated from Walter Bickett High School in 1947. While in high school, Archie was a leader in Future Farmers of America, and N.C. State recognized him as the top vocational agriculture student in North Carolina. Archie attended Duke University for one year before joining the U.S. Air Force. In 1949, Archie married the love of his life, Annie...

Mary Hilda Starnes Fowler, 89, of Monroe NC passed away on October 14, 2021 at Levine & Dickson Hospice House-Aldersgate. A native of Union County, Hilda was predeceased by her husband, Alfred J. Fowler in 2012. She was the daughter of the late John Wesley and Myrtle Boone Starnes. Hilda spent the later years of her career at Lakeland Memorial Park-Family Services for nearly two and a half decades and loved serving her Union County family. She truly made a friend in everyone she served. Earlier in life she worked at Stylecraft and owned-operated Monroe Beauty Shop. Hilda was a devoted member of the Pilot Club and was passionate in her service. She was a member of Turner Presbyterian...

Patricia Sloan Deal, age 80, of Monroe, passed away on October 11, 2021. She was born on June 17, 1941 daughter of the late James and Bonnie Sloan. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Charles Allen Deal. She is survived by her daughters, Michelle Clark (Gary), Dana Jenkins, Sarah Honeycutt (Marty) and her son, Allen Deal (Christy); her grandchildren, Damian and Christian Clark (Valerie); Joshua, Grey, Nathan and Joy Jenkins; Elizabeth and Brandon Honeycutt; her great-grandchild, Leo and Selena Clark and by her brother, Robert "Bob" Sloan. A graveside service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Deal will be held at 10:00am Friday, October 15, 2021 in Lakeland Memorial...

Andrew Weems Morris, 48, of Pensacola, FL passed away on October 8, 2021. Andrew was a graduate of Fort Mill High School. After serving in the U.S. Navy for four years, he became a certified welder and worked for a number of fabricating contractors throughout the country. He resided for several years in Spanish Fort, AL and recently moved to Pensacola, FL. He is survived by his parents, Al and Betty Morris of Fort Mill, SC, his brother, Burch Morris (Rachel) of Rock Hill SC, a nephew Aaron and a niece, Madilyn. The family will receive friends at Union Grove Primitive Baptist Church, 3619 Morgan Mill Road, Monroe, NC Saturday, November 6 at 2:00 pm followed by a Memorial Service at 3:00...

Joe Pearson McCollum, Jr., 79, of Monroe NC passed into his heavenly rest on September 16, 2021. Joe was born April 11, 1942, in Union County NC to Mary Bickett Bennett McCollum and Joe Pearson McCollum, Sr. Joe graduated from Wingate High School in 1960. He graduated from Wake Forest University and received his J.D. degree from Wake Forest University School of Law in 1967. Joe was a member of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity. After service in the U. S. Marine Corp, he was associated with the law firm of White, Crumpler, and Pfefferkorn in Winston Salem. In 1976, Joe was admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States. He served as president of the 20th Judicial...

Emerson McBride, age 97, of Monroe, passed away on September 8, 2021. He was born in Union County, NC on February 25, 1924, son of the late Hoke and Nancy McBride. He was preceded in death by his wife, Opha Lee Richardson McBride; his sister, Faye McBride Helms; and by his brothers, Bill and Johnny McBride. He was the most wonderful Dad in the whole world. Mr. McBride is survived by his son, J. Wayne McBride and wife Lisa; his granddaughter, Katie McBride; his sister, Jackie McBride Belk; brother, H.C. McBride and by his sister-in-law, Linda McBride. He was a lifetime member of Prospect Methodist Church in Monroe, NC. Emerson was a WWII Veteran, having landed in Normandy, France, and...

Doris Morgan died peacefully at home August 8, 2021. She was born June 30, 1925 in Pageland, SC. The only child of Maude Virginia Funderburk and Roy Baxter Funderburk, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ted Osborne Morgan in 1988 and her great grandson, Rhys Hendrick Morgan in 2019. She was a dedicated musician who played piano at age four and performed until she was no longer able. Her life was a long musical journey ranging from playing for a dance studio as a teenager to playing the organ at the Charlotte Coliseum beginning in 1957. Doris entertained fans for the Charlotte Checkers from 1957 to 2003 as well as college basketball and the ABA Carolina Cougars. Her music...

Dawn Belk Ramsey, age 65, of Indian Trail, passed away on July 11, 2021. She was born in Union County on September 26, 1955, daughter of the late Jerry and Ceola Belk. She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter Ramsey and by her brother, Richard Belk. She is survived by her sons, Micah Ramsey (Ruth) and Joseph Ramsey; her grandchildren, Eleanor, Hamilton, and Arthur; her brother, Steve Belk and by her sisters, Cyndi Sokolik, Lorrie Butler, Tammy Belk, Julee Clark, Kay Hallman and Janet Adams. A service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Ramsey will be held at 11:00am Friday, July 16, 2021 at McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe with a gathering to follow all on site. In lieu of flowers memorial...

Jerry Gill Davis, age 77, of Wesley Chapel, N.C., went home to be with the Lord on June 7, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. The family will receive friends from 6:00pm until 9:00pm Thursday, June 10, 2021 at McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe. A service to celebrate the life of Mr. Davis will be held at 2:00pm Friday, June 11, 2021 at Siler Presbyterian Church. A private interment will follow the service. McEwen Funeral Home of Monroe is honored to serve the family of Mr. Jerry Davis. To view the full obituary, please visit www.mcewenmonroechapel.com

HILTON, Katherine Suzan (Estes), age 70, of Waxhaw, NC sadly passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021 of a broken heart. She never fully recovered after the death of her mother Edith in August 2020. The pair were inseparable, now even in death. She was born on November 27, 1950 in Shawnee, OK to father, Ezra LeRoy Estes and Edith Helms Estes. She was a longtime resident of Waxhaw. She graduated from Dillon High School in Dillon, SC in 1969. She went by Kathy most of her life and her family lovingly called her Aunt Kathy. She had a special gift for numbers and dates that approached genius level. She worked many years caring for the infants at the Waxhaw United Methodist Church, and it was...

Richard Urban, 80, Waxhaw, NC, formerly of Blowing Rock, NC passed away on April 30, 2021. Dick Urban's story began when he was born Richard Paul Urban in Worcester MA, in 1940 to two parents who did not deserve him. He cherished his grandparents, Anthony and Sophie, who had migrated to the USA from Lithuania, entering through Ellis Island and who raised him with love. His family called him Richie until the day he made the high school football team. The coach liked his height, speed and the size of his hands; announced he would be an End and said "Take the field, Dick," and that nickname stayed with him. Dick was an imposing defenseman playing ice hockey, an expert duck hunter and guide...