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Monroe – Mrs. Sybil Porter Austin, 83 passed away Tuesday at Atrium Hospice House in Monroe.  Born June 19, 1942, in Ans...
01/29/2026

Monroe – Mrs. Sybil Porter Austin, 83 passed away Tuesday at Atrium Hospice House in Monroe. Born June 19, 1942, in Anson County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Haywood Porter and Macie Hinson Helms. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Iven Austin and a daughter, Wendy Elaine Sikes.
She loved gardening, especially her flowers. She loved to sing, laugh, dance and have fun. She loved people.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Sybil will be 11 AM, Thursday, February 5, 2026, from the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends following the graveside in the church fellowship building.
Those left to cherish her memory include daughters, Meagan Dellinger (Johnny), Becky Austin Hickey (Mike); granddaughters, Chloe Bryant and Cheyanne Drye; grandsons, Jordan Sikes and Jamie Woodell.
Morgan & Son Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Austin.

Just one story from my 30+ years in the funeral service:She knew her husband had life insurance.She knew there was a tru...
01/29/2026

Just one story from my 30+ years in the funeral service:

She knew her husband had life insurance.

She knew there was a trust somewhere. A safe deposit box. Investment accounts.

She knew he'd taken care of everything. But she didn't know where any of it was.

No passwords. No account numbers. No access. So she searched.

Filing cabinets. Desk drawers. Old shoeboxes. His email, which she couldn't get into. His computer, password protected.

Three months of searching while the bills piled up.

The mortgage company didn't care that she was grieving. The credit card companies didn't care that she couldn't find the statements. The utility companies didn't care that she was overwhelmed.

They wanted their money.

Three months later, she finally found everything. The life insurance policy was in a folder in the garage. The trust was in a safe deposit box she didn't know existed. The investment account statements were buried in his email.

But those three months?

$12,000 in late fees. A nearly-destroyed credit score. And almost losing the house because she couldn't prove she had the right to make payments on it.

This is the third failure point. The silent killer.

Your family can't use what they can't find.

It doesn't matter how good your plan is. It doesn't matter if you have the best trust, the right beneficiaries, everything set up perfectly.

If your family is grieving AND scrambling to find documents AND fighting deadlines AND dealing with creditors...

Something will break.

********Communicate with your spouse about final wishes and where everything is. Have an emergency fund that both people can get to easily. Also tell trusted family/lawyer how to access everything just in case husband and wife die together.

Have yearly if I/we die meetings because things change.

I hope this helps someone or masses of folks that dont want to leave their family holding the bag when death happens. The death rate is 100% and isn't prejudice when it comes to age.

I got this from an estate attorney and thought I would pass the information along to help others................... Phil...
01/27/2026

I got this from an estate attorney and thought I would pass the information along to help others................... Philip Tillman

I need to tell you about something that happened multiple times before.00
A man had been divorced for years. Remarried. Built a completely new life with his second wife. He was responsible about it too. Went to an attorney, updated his will, set up a trust. Made sure his new wife was the beneficiary of everything.

He told her she was taken care of. And he genuinely believed it.
Then he passed away. His ex-wife got $400,000.

I know what you're thinking - how is that even possible?
One form. That's all it took.

Twenty years earlier, when he first set up his 401(K), he listed his first wife as the beneficiary. After the divorce, he never went back and updated it. Here's the thing most people don't understand: beneficiary forms override everything else. in this case, your will doesn't matter. Your trust doesn't matter. Whatever name is on that beneficiary form gets the money. Legally. Automatically. No questions asked.

So his will said "everything to my current wife."

But his 401(K) said "everything to my ex-wife."

The 401(K) won. His widow had to sit there and watch $400,000 go to a woman he hadn't spoken to in fifteen years. And legally, there was nothing she could do about it.

This is one of the three failure points I've seen destroy families over my 35 years as an estate planning attorney.

Not because people didn't care. Not because they were irresponsible. Because nobody told them this stuff matters.

Mr. David “Dave” Richard Glanville, Sr., 81, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House.  B...
01/19/2026

Mr. David “Dave” Richard Glanville, Sr., 81, passed away Friday, January 16, 2026, at Levine & Dickson Hospice House. Born November 9, 1944, in Cayuga County, NY, he was a son of the late George William Glanville and Marion Surdam Glanville. He was also preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Elaine and Jim Hutson and best friends, Ben Warne, Frank Brock and Bill Sowell.
Dave was a US Navy Veteran serving from 1962 – 1966 on the USS Benner. He was a life member of the VFW post 7127 in Moravia, NY where he was commander. After moving to NC, he joined the VFW post 9751 in Marshville where he was also commander. He was a member of American Legion post 440 in New Salem, NC.
He attended the Marshville Methodist Church and was a member of Owasco Reformed Church in Owasco, NY. He was a member of Owasco Fire Company #2. He was the co-founder of West Niles Fire Department in NY. He was a business owner and drove a tractor trailer truck for 40 years. He was an avid hunter, sportsman and life-long farmer.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Dave will be 2 PM Saturday from the Marshville VFW, 1218 Hwy 205, Marshville, NC. All floral tributes can be sent there.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Elizabeth Brock Glanville; son, Dave Glanville, Jr. (Fran); daughter, Fawn Burgess (Don); grandchildren, Kyle, Kendra Cira (Michael), Konner; great grandchildren, Sophia Cira; nieces, nephews and cousins.
Morgan & Son Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Glanville.

Mrs. Barbara Jean Helms Gould, 86, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026, at Hospice House in Monroe.  Born September 26,...
01/12/2026

Mrs. Barbara Jean Helms Gould, 86, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026, at Hospice House in Monroe. Born September 26, 1939, in Charlotte, NC, she was a daughter of the late Lester Cornelius Helms and Mary Alice Shaw. She was also preceded in death by her husband Harvey in 2018.

Memorial services will be 4 PM, Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Fairfield Community Baptist Church. The family will greet friends on Sunday in the church fellowship building from 2:45 – 3:45.

Those left to cherish her memory include sons, Jay Gould and Bill Gould (Kipsy); daughter, Caryn Helms (Robby); grandchildren, Megan Warrick (Jon), Brandon Gould, Taylor Helms Buie (James), Danny Helms, Lance Gould and Trista Gould; great grandson, Crew Buie.

The family would like to thank the dedicated caregivers from Avendelle Assisted Living, Meadowview Assisted Living and Olive Branch Family Care Home.

Memorials can be made to the Fairfield Community Baptist Church, PO Box 726, Marshville, NC 28103.

Morgan & Son Funeral Home of Marshville is serving the family of Mrs. Gould.

This obituary is posted as a courtesy for Bethany's sister and our friend Cindy Whitley.Bethany Hash Lennon, originally ...
01/05/2026

This obituary is posted as a courtesy for Bethany's sister and our friend Cindy Whitley.

Bethany Hash Lennon, originally of Fairview, NC (Union County) and age 60, was called home on December 7, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Her resilience was nothing short of remarkable, a true testament to the fierce spirit she carried throughout her life and to knowing a great Savior on whose strength she could rely.

Bethany built a meaningful career as a passionate and gifted physical therapist, mostly for patients in rehabilitation following a stroke, but more recently for Parkinson’s patients. Physical therapy was a calling she fulfilled with brilliance and compassion until finally stepping away completely just a few years ago. Her devotion to loving and serving others was mirrored in her faith, as a member of Hope UC in Thompson’s Station, TN, and Thompson Station Church. Her life was a sermon lived rather than preached, yet it spoke ever so loudly.

Though small in stature, Bethany was mighty in every way that counted. She was a fearless and resilient Southern belle, kindhearted, steadfast, and unafraid to stand firm in what she believed was right. Her moral compass never wavered. She loved deeply, protected fiercely, and prayed boldly. To know Bethany was to know someone who would show up, lift you up, and never give up.

She was the neighborhood mom, the foster mom, the friend who became family, and the one whose door and heart were always open.

Bethany’s memory will be forever cherished by her loving husband, Patrick Alan Lennon; her loving son, Sam (Makala Marsee) Lennon; her loving siblings, Cindy Whitley, Mike (Barbara) Hash, Robert (Rosanna) Hash, and Larry (Veronica) Hash; along with a host of adoring nieces, nephews, great nieces and great-nephews, dear in-laws, and an world of grateful friends who were blessed by her presence.

Her story is one of strength, faith, love, and unwavering resilience. A legacy that will continue to guide those who knew and loved her. The care of Mrs. Bethany Hash Lennon has been entrusted to Spring Hill Memorial. To share words of comfort and condolences, please visit www.springhill-memorial.com. To contribute in her honor, please send donations to the Heimerdinger Foundation for Meals (https://hfmeals.org/), which provides healthy meals for all family members for 12 weeks following a family member’s cancer diagnosis, or contribute time, service, funds, transportation, or prayer support to any cancer patient in need.

Mr. Raymond Howard “Howie” Pitts, 57, of Marshville, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025, at his home.  Born August 22...
12/29/2025

Mr. Raymond Howard “Howie” Pitts, 57, of Marshville, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025, at his home. Born August 22, 1968, in Melrose, Mass, he was a son of Anita Michaud Pitts and the late Raymond Henry Pitts.
A memorial service to celebrate the life of Howie will be 11 AM, Saturday, January 10, 2026, from the Morgan & Son Chapel. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.
In addition to his mother, those left to cherish Howie’s memory include his wife, Joyce McIntire-Pitts; daughter, Stacy McIntire (Patrick Lewis); son, Shawn King (Jillian); sisters, Katherine Deveraux, Gayle Hills, Melissa Cacas (Anthony); Brother, Frank Pitts (Marsha), many nieces and nephews.
Howie spent 4 years proudly serving in the US Navy and continued supporting veterans as a member of the American Legion and Legion Riders. As a lifelong mechanic, there was nothing he could not fix. He made friends everywhere he went with his huge heart and volunteered his skills to help anyone who needed anything. He was full of life and one of his favorite things was making those around him laugh and he never missed an opportunity to tell a dad joke. Howie cherished his fur babies, Cinder, Ember and Buddy and there wasn't a dog that could walk by without getting a pat. Anyone who met him knew how special he was and he will be missed by many.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to American Legion, via their website in your area, Stanly County Humane Society in Albemarle, NC.

Mr. William Kirk Walters, 83, of Polkton passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Trinity Place in Albemarle, NC.  Born...
12/15/2025

Mr. William Kirk Walters, 83, of Polkton passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025, at Trinity Place in Albemarle, NC. Born July 16, 1942, in Polkton, NC, he was the son of the late Arthur Walters and Ethel Kirk Walters. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles Craig Walters.
A funeral service to celebrate the life of Kirk will be held 2 PM, Wednesday, December 17, 2025, from the graveside of Williams Cemetery in Polkton.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Freddie Walters; sons, Billy Walters (Jill) and Arthur Walters (Suzette); daughter, Debbie Rhyner (Mark) grandchildren, Calvin Walters (Dee), Benjamin Walters, Blake Walters, Aaron and Ethan Walters.
The family will receive friends following the graveside at the cemetery and the family will be at their home following the graveside service.
The family wishes to personally thank Rick Burris with Tillery Compassionate Care for his outstanding and loyal care to our dad during his prolonged illness.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to Tillery Compassionate Care, 960 N. 1st Street, Albemarle, NC 28001 or their website, tillerycompassionatecare.org.

Mr. Jeff Mullis will be available for viewing also on Monday, December 15 from 10 AM - 3:30 PM at Morgan & Son Funeral H...
12/14/2025

Mr. Jeff Mullis will be available for viewing also on Monday, December 15 from 10 AM - 3:30 PM at Morgan & Son Funeral Home. Family will not be present.

12/12/2025

Grief is strange… it doesn’t move in a straight line and it doesn’t listen to time. It feels like yesterday and forever all at once.

It reminds me that loss keeps its own calendar, unbothered by how the world keeps going even though we push through so many firsts and lasts. The strength of walking through these days now and having to learn to fill the immeasurable void our lives one left!

Grief doesn’t get easier—it just becomes a part of who you are and some days are harder than others!

We are grateful for every lesson, every laugh, and every ordinary day we had, just wish there had been more.

Reprinted with permission from a friend of the funeral home
Bobbie Ann Griffin

Marshville - Mr. Jeffery Lane Mullis, 66, entered the gates of Heaven on Friday, December 12, 2025, at the Hospice House...
12/12/2025

Marshville - Mr. Jeffery Lane Mullis, 66, entered the gates of Heaven on Friday, December 12, 2025, at the Hospice House in Monroe. Born September 19, 1959, in Union County, he was a son of the late Floyd Mullis and Ailene Philemon Mullis. He was also preceded in death by brother-in-law, Johnny Helms, nephews, Chris Helms, Michael Helms and Greg Mullis.
He was a poultry farmer, welder and loved his Harley.
A funeral service to celebrate the life of Jeff will be 2 PM, Tuesday, December 16, 2025, from Morgan & Son Chapel with burial to follow in the Marshville City Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12 noon – 1:30 on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 41 years Lisa Madill Mullis; sisters, Judy Helms, Terri Cordell (Tommy) and Sandra Mullis, brother, Kenny Mullis (Janet); numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorials can be made to St. Judes children’s Hospital, via their website.
Morgan & Son Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Mullis.

Monroe - Mrs. Phyllis Kay Baucom Mizzell, 83, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025, at the Hospice House in Monroe.   Bo...
12/06/2025

Monroe - Mrs. Phyllis Kay Baucom Mizzell, 83, passed away Friday, December 5, 2025, at the Hospice House in Monroe. Born September 14, 1942, in Union County, she was a daughter of the late Johnson Baucom and Maxine Gordon Baucom. She was also preceded in death by siblings, Betty Moss, Beverly Knight, Tommy Baucom and a son-in-law, Terry Meadows.
Phyllis was a beloved wife, mother, sister and grandmother. She loved days spent at the lake, fishing, camping and crocheting for her family and friends.
Funeral services will be private.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of 65 years, Larry; daughter, Teresa Mizzell Meadows; son, Derrick Mizzell (Monica); grandchildren, Michael Whipple (April), Amanda Whipple and Ashley Pruett (Hunter); great grandchild, Austin James Whipple; and a brother, Jimmy Baucom.
Morgan & Son Funeral Home is serving the Mizzell family.

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