Obituaries

Martha Tarlton Melton

Martha Tarlton Melton

Jun 9, 2026

Martha Tarlton Melton, 80, passed away June 9, 2026. She was born in Monroe, North Carolina on July 24, 1945 to the late Ray Wilson Tarlton Sr. and Sarah Gray Tarlton.

Services will be held in the Mausoleum at 11:00am on Friday, June 12, 2026 at Lakeland Memorial Park, 1901 Lancaster Avenue, Monroe, NC 28112.

In addition to her parents, Martha is...

Sharon Gail Andrews

Sharon Gail Andrews

Jun 9, 2026

Sharon “Gail” Haynes AndrewsJanuary 16, 1970 – June 9, 2026Sharon “Gail” Haynes Andrews, 56, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2026, at 6:21 a.m. after a courageous battle with sepsis, a complication arising from a very rare and aggressive form of uterine cancer.Born on January 16, 1970, in Burlington, North Carolina, Sharon was the beloved daughter of Allen Gary Haynes...

Tyronia Nicole Blount

Tyronia Nicole Blount

Jun 7, 2026

Tyronia Nicole Blount was born to Walter Crowder and Barbara Chambers on November 24, 1981 in Monroe, North Carolina and ended her earthly assignment on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at her home. Tyronia joined Crossroad AME Zion Church at an early age.

Tyronia was a graduate of Forest Hills High School, class of 2000. After high school, she landed her first...

LaVonne Lillian Lucille Hagan

LaVonne Lillian Lucille Hagan

Jun 7, 2026

LaVonne Lillian Lucille Hagan, age 84, of Marshville, North Carolina, passed away on June 7, 2026. She was the born on March 12, 1942, in Sebeka, Minnesota, to the late Alvin and Caroline Steinkraus. 

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, James Hagan; her children, Kalvin Reams, Marchelle (Mark) Wilson, Julie (Chad) Flournoy; step children, Machelle Lawson and Jimmy Hagan;...

Shirley Thompson

Shirley Thompson

Jun 6, 2026

Shirley Thompson passed away June 6, 2026. 

There are no services at this time. 

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Thompson Family. 

John Arthur Leach

John Arthur Leach

Jun 3, 2026

John Leach, fondly known as “Tubby, Bumpa, Grandfather, Papa-John, & Johnny”, age 72, passed away surrounded by family at his daughter’s home in North Carolina on June 3, 2026. He was born June 25, 1953 and was a lifelong resident of Pulaski, New York.

John was raised by Arthur and Hattie McNitt and as a teenager lived with Rex and Phyllis...

Lauren Josie Haigler

Lauren Josie Haigler

Jun 2, 2026

Lauren Josie Haigler, 7 months old, passed away June 2, 2026, wrapped in the arms of her loving parents.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Shiloh Advent Christian Church, 3601 Sikes Mill Road, Monroe, NC 28110. Baby Lauren will be laid to rest in the church cemetery immediately following the service.

She was preceded in...

Dr. Larry W. Mabry

Dr. Larry W. Mabry

Jun 2, 2026

A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00pm on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at Greenlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, 1300 Fernwood Glendale Rd, Spartanburg, SC 29307. 

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Mabry Family.

Charles Franklin Hartis Sr.

Charles Franklin Hartis Sr.

Jun 1, 2026

Charles Franklin Hartis Sr. “Frankie”, 83, passed away peacefully June 1, 2026. He was born in Monroe, North Carolina on April 13, 1943 to the late LZ Hartis and Dorothy Hartis. 

The family will receive friends from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM Saturday, June 06, 2026 at Holland Funeral Service, 806 Circle Drive, Monroe, NC 28112 with a Memorial Service beginning...

Joshua Marshall Handy

Joshua Marshall Handy

May 31, 2026

Joshua Marshall Handy, 51, of Monroe, NC. Passing peacefully on May 31st, 2026 after a long battle of cancer with his wife and family by his side.

Josh attended and graduated from Forest Hills in Marshville, NC.

Josh's dreams of owning his own business finally came true, forming Foremost Pest and Wildlife. He was very successful in his endeavors and also added...

Anita Darlene Whitley

Anita Darlene Whitley

May 30, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anita Darlene Whitley. She passed away on May 30, 2026 in the care of Catawba County Hospice. Anita Darlene Whitley was born on March 31, 1948, to Arthur D. Williams and Dora T. Williams.

She was one of five siblings and loved her family dearly. She is survived by her...

Ardyth Marlynne Keller

Ardyth Marlynne Keller

May 30, 2026

Ardyth Marlynne Keller, age 81, of Monroe, North Carolina, passed away peacefully Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Hospice of Union County. She was born on July 30, 1944 in Danville, Illinois to parents Floyd Keller and Helen Reichard Keller; both preceded her in death. 

Ardyth is survived by her daughter Malinda Owens of the home and her beloved grand-dog Ziva.

In lieu...

Homer Louis Stacy

Homer Louis Stacy

May 26, 2026

Services will be held from the graveside at 2:00pm on Friday, May 29, 2026 at Suncrest Cemetery, Bickett Street, Monroe, NC. 

A full obituary will be posted shortly. 

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Stacy Family. 

Donald Jason Harrell

Donald Jason Harrell

May 26, 2026

Donald Jason Harrell, 46, of Marshville, NC, passed away at Atrium Pineville on May 26, 2026, surrounded by his family. Jason was born on May 29, 1979, in Union County to Jimmy Layne & the late Sandra Gail Hannah Harrell. He was married to the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Jamie Smith Harrell. Jason graduated from Monroe...

Jim Denver Fox

Jim Denver Fox

May 24, 2026

Jim D. Fox, 80, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away on May 24, 2026. Born on June 4, 1945, he served in the US Navy as a Radioman aboard the USS Shasta and USS Kiowa. He was an Ohio University graduate as well as a graduate of The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. Jim built a respected career...

Janice Lee Knight

Janice Lee Knight

May 23, 2026

Janice Lee Knight, 80, passed away May 23, 2026. She was born in Ionia, Michigan on April 15, 1946 to the late Faud Linderman and Nadine Pafford Linderman. Janice will be remembered for the love she showed to others. She was a woman who loved her family deeply. Janice was also a hard worker. She worked for many years before...

JC Rorie

JC Rorie

May 23, 2026

JC Rorie, 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 23, 2026. 

A Celebration of Life and Balloon Release will take place at 2:00pm on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at the family's residence, 930 South Austin Road, Marshville, NC 28103. 

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Rorie Family. 

Michael Earl Kingsley

Michael Earl Kingsley

May 22, 2026

Michael Earl Kingsley, age 85, of Pageland, South Carolina passed away Friday, May 22, 2026 at Atrium Health Union. He was born on June 30, 1940 in Spartanburg, South Carolina to parents Clarence Ira Kingsley and Alma Ellen Mabry; both preceded her in death. 

Michael is survived by his loving wife Alice Cash Kingsley , his son Paul Kingsley and daughter...

Michael William Rohr

Michael William Rohr

May 22, 2026

Michael William Rohr, age 73, passed away on May 22, 2026, after a courageous battle with leukemia. Born on April 6, 1953, Mike lived a life centered on faith, family, friendship, and fun.

Mike attended West Aurora High School before continuing on to his beloved Illinois Wesleyan University. There, he formed many lifelong friendships while proudly playing football for the Titans...

Doris Lee Brown

Doris Lee Brown

May 21, 2026

Doris Lee Brown, 56, passed away May 21, 2026. She was born December 18, 1969, to the late Larry Donald Hilton Sr. and Beulah Deese Hilton. Doris will be remembered for the kindness and love she demonstrated to others. She loved her family and cherished every moment they were all able to spend together. Doris’s favorite place to vacation was...