Obituaries

Raymond Joseph LaCombe Sr.

Raymond Joseph LaCombe Sr.

Apr 15, 2026

Raymond Joseph LaCombe Sr. of Monroe, North Carolina, passed away April 15th, 2026 at the age of 83. He was born in Attleboro, Massachusetts on December 23rd, 1942 to Horace Felix LaCombe & Yvonne Dalpe LaCombe. Ray was a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather. 

He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1960 and served for 4 years. He was...

Eric Kravtsov

Eric Kravtsov

Apr 14, 2026

There are no services at this time. 

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Kravtsov Family. 

Cynthia Ann Graham

Cynthia Ann Graham

Apr 14, 2026

Cynthia Ann Graham of Marshville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, at the age of 64. She was born on May 28, 1961, to Joe and Sara Parker. After graduating from nursing school, Ann devoted 43 years of her life to caring for others, a calling she fulfilled with compassion, dedication, and grace.

Visitation will be held on...

David R. Lookabill

David R. Lookabill

Apr 12, 2026

There are no services at this time. 

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Lookabill Family. 

Max A. Perkins Jr.

Max A. Perkins Jr.

Apr 12, 2026

There are no services at this time. 

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Perkins Family. 

Jahaziel Rubio Garcia

Jahaziel Rubio Garcia

Apr 11, 2026

Damos gracias a Dios por la vida de Jahaziel por el amor y la esperanza que nos trajo. Aunque fue por un instante su amor per mancera en nuestros corazones para siempre.

Creemos que Jahaziel ha sido recibido con amor eterno. Jesus quien amo especialmente a los pequeños lo ha acogido en su presencia donde su inocencia alegra el reino De...

Kenneth Wayne Parker

Kenneth Wayne Parker

Apr 11, 2026

Kenneth Wayne Parker, age 69, of Monroe, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family. 

Funeral Services will be held at 3:00pm on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Holland Funeral Service, 806 Circle Drive, Monroe, NC 28112. The family will receive friends at the funeral home prior to the service from...

Mark Alan Bowles

Mark Alan Bowles

Apr 11, 2026

Mark Alan Bowles, age 65, passed away peacefully with his daughter by his side on April 11, 2026. He was born on May 22, 1960, in Kanawha County, West Virginia. He was proudly raised in Longacre Bottom and always took great pride in being the son of a coal miner.

Mark spent his 30s as a devoted single father. He did...

Bode Michael Esber

Bode Michael Esber

Apr 7, 2026

Bode Michael Esber, 23, of Indian Trail, NC, gained his wings on Tuesday, April 7th, 2026.

He was born in Tampa, Florida on September 9th, 2002 to Michael John Esber and Tiffany Esber.

Bode graduated with honors from Butler High School in 2020, a reflection of both his intelligence and quiet dedication. He had a deep love for sports, especially baseball and...

Cecil William Brooks

Cecil William Brooks

Apr 7, 2026

Cecil William Brooks

Cecil William Brooks, 86, of Monroe, NC, went home to be with the Lord on April 7, 2026, at McWhorter Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family.

Born April 28, 1939, in Cabarrus County, Cecil was the son of the late Clifford and Carrie Brooks. He was a master craftsman in tile, marble, and stone, and was the dedicated...

Eddie Meek Gardner

Eddie Meek Gardner

Apr 7, 2026

Eddie Meek Gardner Jr., 81, of Monroe, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Eddie was born on November 19, 1944, in Rock Hill, South Carolina, to Eddie Meek Gardner Sr. and Blanche Bolin Gardner. He proudly served his country as a member of the 82nd Airborne Division.

Following his military service, Eddie became a hardworking and respected businessman....

Wolfgang Gregorius

Wolfgang Gregorius

Apr 6, 2026

Wolfgang Gregorius, 69 years young, gave a smile and one tear before leaving behind a life marked by quiet intelligence, loud music, steady hands, and a deep love for the people and passions that shaped him.

Wolfgang was a man who built things—both with his mind and his hands. Over the course of his career in computer programming, he approached problems...

Lenny Van Helms

Lenny Van Helms

Apr 5, 2026

Lenny Van Helms, age 59 of Monroe, North Carolina passed away on April 5, 2026. He was born on December 20, 1966 to the late Ruby Carol Helms.

Lenny is a former student of Piedmont High School. He worked many years in Construction, Textile Manufacturing, and finished his career as an Armed Security Guard.

In addition to his mother, Lenny was preceded...

Raven Simon Massey

Raven Simon Massey

Apr 4, 2026

Raven Massey, born April 30, 1993, departed this life on April 4, 2026. Though her time here was brief, her presence was powerful, unforgettable, and deeply felt by everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. 

Raven was known for her bold personality and her unmistakably dark sense of humor. She had a way of finding laughter even in difficult moments,...

Judith Marie Smith

Judith Marie Smith

Apr 3, 2026

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00pm on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Euto Baptist Church, 6019 NC-205, Marshville, NC 28103. Mrs. Smith will be laid to rest in the church cemetery immediately following the service. 

The family will receive friends at the church prior to the service from 1:00pm until 1:45pm. 

A full obituary will be published shortly. 

Holland Funeral Service is...

Sonia Marie Adams

Sonia Marie Adams

Apr 2, 2026

My childhood was great fun with a loving family and wonderful friends. These friends Sandy, Joanne, Merri and Terri have remained close lifelong friends. My brother David and I both worked part time in high school and each of us bought cars, mine being a Volks wagon bug!

The father of my children was Jerry Adams and he passed away in...

James Edward Parry

James Edward Parry

Mar 31, 2026

James E. Parry, age 72, was called to his eternal home with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 31, 2026, at Atrium Health Hospice in Monroe, North Carolina, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on January 13, 1954, in Clintonville, Wisconsin, the son of the late Edward and Joyce Parry.

Throughout his early education in Clintonville, Jim excelled...

Jeremy Warren McWhorter

Jeremy Warren McWhorter

Mar 27, 2026

Jeremy Warren McWhorter, 55, of Cheraw, SC, passed away at his home Friday, March 27, 2026.

Born in Monroe, NC, He was a Commercial HVAC Technician for 20 years. Jeremy lived a life defined by hard work, dedication, and a deep love for his family.

Jeremy was the beloved son of Kenneth McWhorter and the late Teresa McWhorter. Surviving are his wife,...

Billy Thomas Aldridge

Billy Thomas Aldridge

Mar 25, 2026

For those unable to attend the service: The service will be live streamed via ZOOM. All participants must remain muted for the duration of the service. The ZOOM information is below:

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Billy Thomas Aldridge, age 73, of Monroe, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on March 25, 2026, at CMC Atrium...

Timothy Keith Wallace

Timothy Keith Wallace

Mar 23, 2026

Timothy Keith Wallace, 67, passed away March 23, 2026. He was born in Union County, North Carolina to the late Claude Wallace and Zullene Keziah Wallace. Tim will be remembered for the kindness he showed to those around him. He was a man who would give the shirt off his back to anyone. He was strong willed by nature and...