Obituaries

Mar 9, 2026

Ann Dierks, born October 20, 1932, in San Diego, California, passed away peacefully on March 9th, 2026. She was the beloved daughter of Alyene and Antonio Zamberlan.

Ann attended Our Lady of Peace Elementary School and Hoover High School before continuing her education at San Diego State University, where she studied music and was a proud member of the Alpha Chi...

Mar 8, 2026

Betsy Benton Starnes, 68, of Monroe, NC, entered eternal life through Jesus Christ, in the sure and certain hope of the resurrection, and now rejoices with the saints in the Church Triumphant. She passed peacefully on March 8, 2026, surrounded by loving family singing and holding her hands. Born April 8, 1957, in Concord, NC, she was the daughter of...

Mar 7, 2026

Archie “Lane” Starnes,74, of Lancaster SC, passed away on March 7, 2026. He was born in Union County on February 15, 1952 to Ward & Betty Starnes.

In the beginning of his career he worked for Southern Gas Company which later became Piedmont Natural Gas. In the late 80’s he decided to become a full time farmer. He built chicken houses...

Mar 5, 2026

A Visitation will be held from 3:00PM until 7:00PM Friday, March 13, 2026 at Holland Funeral Service, 806 Circle Drive, Monroe, NC, 28112. 

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Holland Funeral Service, 806 Circle Drive, Monroe, NC, 28112. Mr. McCray will be laid to rest immediately following the service at the Lakeland Memorial...

Mar 4, 2026

 Annie Jeanette Purser

January 18, 1939 – March 4, 2026

Annie Jeanette Purser, 87 of New Salem, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on March 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family after a short illness.

Born on January 18, 1939, in Union County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late William Mack Helms and Evelyn Wright Helms.

On July...

Mar 3, 2026

Roy Lee Helms, 86, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. He was born March 18, 1939 to the late George and Ada Helms.

Visitation will be held from 10:00am until 10:45am followed by a funeral service beginning at 11:00am on Friday, March 6, 2026 at Holland Funeral Service, 806 Circle Drive, Monroe, NC 28112. Mr. Helms will...

Mar 3, 2026

David Calvin Moore, 57, of Wingate North Carolina born December 10, 1968 passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026 with his wife and family by his side. He drew his last breath on this side of earth and his forever breath in heaven with a new body and no more pain.

Calvin was preceded in death by his mother Judy Price...

Mar 2, 2026

Andrew James Rivera was born on May 16, 1992, in Buffalo, New York, to Ray Gene Rice and Brunilda Rivera. After his childhood years in Buffalo, Andrew relocated to Waxhaw, North Carolina, with his mother.

Andrew entered eternal rest at home in Waxhaw, North Carolina, on March 2, 2026.

Funeral Services will be held at 3:00pm on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at...

Feb 25, 2026

Calvin “Wayne” Mullis Sr., 82, of Wingate, NC, passed away surrounded by family at Hospice of Union County on February 25, 2026. Wayne was born October 30, 1943 at the family home in Unionville, NC to the late Pratt Wilson Mullis and Ruby Ellen Mullis.

A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00pm on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Holland Funeral...

Feb 24, 2026

There are no services at this time. 

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Warner Family. 

Feb 21, 2026

There are no services at this time. 

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Shultz Family. 

Feb 19, 2026

Feb 18, 2026

There are no services at this time. 

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Kotrba Family. 

Feb 16, 2026

There are no services at this time. 

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Nash Family. 

Feb 16, 2026

There are no services at this time. 

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Tayon family. 

Feb 15, 2026

There are no services at this time. 

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Steed Family.

Feb 15, 2026

William “Eddie” Whitley, 78, passed away on February 15, 2026. He was born on March 26, 1947, in Monroe, North Carolina, to the late Virgil Sherill Whitley and Mary York Whitley.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Covenant Baptist Church, 2706 Secrest Shortcut Road, Monroe, NC 28110. The family will receive friends at...

Feb 14, 2026

Norma Jean Miller Baldwin Fry left to meet her Shepherd on Saturday, February 14, 2026. She was born in Level Cross, NC on October 26, 1937 to Rex Edward Miller and Zarada Ellen Gray. Her mother, Rada, often mentioned Norma, the baby of the family, was born weighing 10 pounds and had a head full of dark hair. There were...

Feb 14, 2026

Jerry Donree Lowder, a beloved family man and veteran, passed away on February 14, 2026, at the age of 86. He was born on March 9, 1939 to the late Willie and Bertha Lowder.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00pm on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at Holland Funeral Service, 806 Circle Drive, Monroe, NC 28112. The family will receive friends...

Feb 12, 2026

Timothy Dale Horne, a cherished husband, father, father-in-law, brother, uncle, and beloved "Poppy," passed away on February 12, 2026, at the age of 73. Born on September 7, 1952, Tim lived life out loud. As the foundation of the family, he had a reputation for being the best storyteller, making others laugh with his feisty personality. Whether offering advice, a...