Obituaries

Ms. Marlene White

Aug 22, 2024

Marlene White beloved mother, grandmother, and great-great-grandmother fell asleep in death on August 22, 2024, at the age of 88. She was at home surrounded by her family just as she wanted.

Marlene was born in Abington, Pennsylvania and grew up in Ambler, Pennsylvania. Daughter to Theodore and Edna Collins she was the middle of 3 girls....

Mr. Brian O. Helms

Aug 21, 2024

Mr. Brian O. Helms passed away August 21, 2024.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00pm on Saturday, August 24, 2024 at Mt Calvary A.M.E. Zion Church, 800 Lasalle St, Monroe, NC 28110. Mr. Helms will be laid to rest at Lakeland Memorial Park Cemetery immediately following the service.

A Public Viewing will be held...

Ms. Betty H. Griffin

Aug 21, 2024

Betty Harrington Griffin, 94, passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Born June 4, 1930, in Wadesboro, NC, she was the daughter of the late CJ Harrington and Mamie G. Harrington. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Griffin, daughter, Ann Griffin Clawson, and brother, Charles Harrington.

Betty's educational journey took her to Wadesboro High...

Ms. Frankie Kay Long

Aug 21, 2024

Ms. Frankie Kay Long, 75, greeted in heaven on August 21, 2024 by Jesus and her parent, Craig Richardson and Frances Richardson, her son, Jeffery Long, and her granddaughter, Daniela Meza Long.

Services will be held from the graveside at 12:00pm on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at Lakeland Memorial Park, 1901 Lancaster Avenue, Monroe, NC 28112. The...

Mr. Steve John Schlosser

Aug 20, 2024

Steve John Schlosser, 76, of Wingate, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024. Steve was preceded in death by his father Steve Sr, and mother Betty Schlosser. His sister Janet Zielinski and brothers Bobby and Jerry Schlosser.

Funeral services will be at 1:30 PM Sunday, August 25, 2024, in the Winston Chapel of Holland Funeral Service 806 Circle...

Ms. Ann Dora Aldridge Rollins

Aug 20, 2024

Ann Dora Aldridge Rollins went to her heavenly home on August 20, 2024. Daughter of the late Bunyan and Willie Threatt Aldridge she was preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Tommy Rollins; daughter, Donna Foard, and son, Dennis Rollins.

A service to celebrate her life will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, August 24, 2024 at...

Mr. Jesse "Dave" James Purser

Aug 19, 2024

Jesse "Dave" James Purser passed away peacefully at age 69 on August 19, 2024, in his home in Bolivia, NC, after a long battle with brain cancer.

A Celebration of Life for Dave will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, August 23, 2024, at Holland Funeral Service located at 806 Circle Drive, Monroe, NC 28112. The...

Mr. Jimmy Lee Helms

Aug 17, 2024

Jimmy Lee Helms, 61, passed away August 17, 2024 in Marshville, North Carolina. He was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on May 20, 1963 to his parents, Joann Self Helms and the late Vander Lee Helms. Jimmy was a graduate of Sun Valley High School in Indian Trail, NC and later obtained numerous trade certifications. He worked for 28...

Mr. Ronald Lee Long Jr.

Aug 11, 2024

Mr. Ronald Lee Long Jr., 49 of Monroe, NC passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side after a ten year long battel with cancer on Sunday, August 11, 2024. He was born on July 11, 1975, to Mr. Ronald Lee Long Sr and the late Mrs. Janie Burgess.

Mr. Long is known for...

Ms. Deloris Mae Cooper

Aug 8, 2024

It is with much sadness to announce the sudden passing of Deloris Cooper. She died peacefully on the morning of August 8th, 2024. Deloris Cooper known as Dee. Was a wonderful spirit. She was born in Lambrook, Arkansas on September 9th, 1949. She was the daughter of Willie Cooper. She was the youngest of seven the only daughter. Her...

Reggie Ceballos

Aug 7, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Reggie on August 7th, 2024. Reggie was a cherished son who profoundly impacted the lives of those around him. He is survived by his parents, Hipolito Ceballos and Maria Vasquez Ceballos and his brother, Adonis Ceballos.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00pm on...

Mr. Charles "Chucky" Wallace Anderson

Aug 4, 2024

Charles (Chucky) Anderson, age 34, of West Virginia passed away Sunday August 4th, 2024 due to a motorcycle accident in Baltimore County, Maryland. He was born in Monroe, NC on December 14, 1989 to William (Bill) Anderson and Jatanna Kiker Anderson.

He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents Charles Anderson, Wallace Kiker and Brenda...

Mrs. Jo Ann Griffin

Aug 1, 2024

Jo Ann Long Griffin, 77, of Monroe, NC, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 1, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 6, 1946, to the late Olin Long and Betty McManus Long.

Jo Ann was a lifelong resident of Monroe. Family and friends knew her by her generosity, kind spirit and amazing cooking. Jo...

Mr. Roberto Cortes Hernandez

Jul 31, 2024

El 13 de agosto de 1978 nació Roberto, un niño güero, güero, tan blanco como una cuajada. Primogénito en una familia de 4 hermanos, Beto "la cuajada" creció en Apanguito Guerrero, municipio de Atenango del Río, México. Estudió en el jardín de niños Pedro Alcocer, en la escuela primaria Nicolás Bravo, y en la escuela secundaria Manuel Sanz.

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Ms. Evelyn U. Belk

Jul 31, 2024

Evelyn U. Belk of Monroe NC went to her heavenly home on Wednesday. She was the daughter of the late W.L. Underwood and Mary Kiser Underwood.

She retired from Charlotte Pipe and Foundry after 26 years of service.

She is preceded in death by her husbands, Albert T. Helms Sr. and Donald Belk Sr.; grandson,...

Mr. William Cooper Hillhouse

Jul 31, 2024

William Cooper Hillhouse, 94, loving son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather, passed away July 31, 2024. He was born February 20, 1930, in Rutherford, NJ a son to the late Mildred Cooper Hillhouse and William Hillhouse, Jr. He is also preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Hillhouse.

Mr. Hillhouse graduated from Rutherford High School Class of...

Mr. James Franklin Adams

Jul 31, 2024

Mr. James Franklin Adams, 89, passed away Wednesday July 31, 2024.

A Full obituary will be posted shortly.

A graveside service will be held Saturday August 03, 2024 at Lucy Helms Cemetery located at 4316 Hillcrest Church Rd Monroe, North Carolina 28110.

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Adams Family

Ms. Irene Frances Carayannis

Jul 29, 2024

For my mother Irene Frances Carayannis

My mother Irene has gone to heaven. She is at #Peace like her beautiful namesake from the #Greek. I told her that my father is planning a romantic date with her and they will dance without any pain or encumbrances. She was looking forward to seeing God, Jesus, Nana,...

Ms. Evelyn Wooten Agner

Jul 29, 2024

Ms. Evelyn Wooten Agner, 88, life long resident of Monroe, passed away peacefully Monday, July 29, 2024.

Holland Funeral Service and Crematory is honored to serve the Agner family.

Ms. Alice Jane Gibson

Jul 29, 2024

Ms. Alice Jane Gibson, 75 of Monroe NC, passed away July 29th, 2024. She was born November 26, 1948, to the late Bishop (Bish) and Janie Gibson of Monroe N.C. She was also preceded in death by her son, Christopher Gibson, Her brother, William Gibson and Her sisters Margaret and Lola.

She loved and was loved by...