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Mary Catherine O'Connor, 80, passed away at her home in Monroe, NC on November 16, 2018 surrounded by her family. "Grandma"  was born on November 3, 1938 to the late Roy H. Woodard and Geraldine Storcks in Brooklyn, New York.   Family was everything to Mary.  She was America's Grandma.  She is preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, John Edward O'Connor; her son Sean Edward O'Connor; four siblings and two nephews. Grandma...

Frances Mae (Murr) Williams, 87, passed away on November 13, 2018 in Waxhaw, NC.  Frances was born September 24, 1931 in Greenville, SC to the late Walter Murr and Melda Blackwell Murr.  Living in Matthews for the past 25 years, she served in the Preschool department at Metrolina Christian Academy.  Frances was known as “Grandma” to the students and all that knew her. Grandma is survived by her daughter Kathy Whitson (Preacher Mike) of Matthews, NC; grandson...

Ms. Linda Diane DesRochers (Penley) Register, 38, of Monroe died suddenly Monday, November 12, 2018 at her home. Born February 10, 1980 to William Francis DesRochers, Jr and Margaret "Peggy" Hamilton DesRochers Wood in Jacksonville, Florida. She attended Sun Valley High School, Indian Trail, NC and later obtained AA from Central Piedmont Community College and then BA in Criminal Justice from University of North Carolina Charlotte.  She was preceded in death by her father...

Mr. Gennady "Henry" Serper, 43, of Indian Trail passed away suddenly November 12, 2018 at Novant Health Matthews. Born in the Ukraine, September 11, 1975 to Semyon "Sam" Serper and Danabella Varshavskyaya of San Diego, CA. He later married Alexandra Vanessa Fierro of Indian Trail. Mr. Serper loved to cook Healthy foods and was very protective of his family that he loved dearly. He was a self proclaimed comedian who had a very sarcastic sense of humor. His family...

Jared Charles Hansen was born on July 15, 1992, in Riverside, California and passed away on November 10, 2018, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Jared fell victim to the overwhelming battle of depression after struggling for over 10 years. He will be fondly remembered and lovingly missed by his lifelong love and girlfriend Emily Curl of Charlotte, North Carolina, his parents, David and Diane Hansen of Riverside CA, two brothers, Justin (Katherine) Hansen of Vineyard, UT and Kenneth, and three...

Mr. Kalanikai "Kai" Siu Lopaka Kiaha, 21, of Charlotte died Sunday, November 10, 2018 in Charlotte. Kai was born April 3,1997 to Randy Tome and Cheryl Hunt Kiaha. Kai was an Arborist with The Davey Tree Expert Company. Kai was beloved son, brother, nephew, grandson and especially a friend. Kai was preceded in death by his father Randy. Cherishing his memory are his mother Cheryl; his sisters Ashley Rae Ku'ulei, Alexis Lehuanani Salavao (Fiance' Justin Johnson), and Randie...

Charles W. Averill, 96, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on November 8, 2018 at The Laurels in Pineville, NC.  Charles was born on March 31, 1922 in Pepin, Wisconsin, to William Averill and Rose Brenner Averill. He grew up on the family dairy farm in Durand, Wisconsin, and attended both grammar and high schools in his home town.  After graduation, he joined the United States Navy where he achieved the rank of Gunner's Mate First Class. He was stationed at Pearl...

Donald Richard DeClercq, 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday (November 7, 2018) at the First Health Hospice in West End, North Carolina.  He died of complication of Alzheimer's with his daughter at his side. Friends may call from 4-7 PM on Friday (November 16th) at the Paul L. Murphy & Sons Funeral Home, 127 East Miller Street, Newark.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 AM on Saturday (November 17th) at St. Michael Church, South Main Street, New...

Ms. Brenda Sue Trull, 76, of Monroe, passed away November 6, 2018 at Presbyterian Matthews under Hospice Care. Born October 17, 1942 in Union County to Homer and Ruth Bryant Trull who preceded her in death. Ms. Trull was a member of Mineral Springs United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School. Her hobbies included playing Solitaire and a love for jewelry and fashion. Her greatest joys were going to the beach with family but most importantly her grandchildren...