Obituaries

Mr. Matthew Charles Moody

Nov 7, 2025

There are no services at this time.

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Moody Family.

Mrs. Helen Katrina Swinson

Nov 3, 2025

Katrina "Cookie" Elledge Swinson, age 82 was born January 25, 1943 in Wilkes County, NC. She died on November 3, 2025 in Atrium Health Hospice Monroe, NC of natural causes. She was the daughter of James Paul and Helen Wood Elledge of Wilkes County. She married J. L. Swinson, from Salisbury, NC, on May 3rd, 1968.

She...

Ms. Clydene Clontz

Nov 3, 2025

Clydene Clontz, 86, went to her heavenly home on Monday, November 3, 2025. She was born May 30, 1939 to the late Joel Clyde Brooks and Rebecca Laws Brooks. Fondly known as "Mawmaw Dean", Clydene was a chocolate connoisseur, a nurse, biscuit maker (and always let her husband, Charles, take all the credit), and sticky inventor - which is...

Dr. Drusilla Yevette Thomas

Nov 2, 2025

In Loving Memory of Dr. Drusilla Thomas

June 7, 1965 – November 2, 2025

It is with great sorrow and grateful hearts that we announce the passing of Dr. Drusilla Yevette Brewington Thomas, also known as Mama T, who was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished daughter, and faithful servant of God, who entered eternal...

Mr. Don Morris

Nov 1, 2025

Mr. Don Morris, 77, changed addresses to his home with Jesus on November 1, 2025. He was born September 28, 1948, to the late Billy Tom and Jessie Maners Morris.

Mr. Morris was a carpenter by trade starting at the age 13 until his retirement in restoration construction work in 2012. He continued to stay busy working...

Ms. Janet Hasty Blakemore

Oct 31, 2025

Janet Hasty Blakemore, born March 4, 1950, to the late Brons and Margie Hasty of Union County, passed away at home surrounded by love.

She is survived by her best friend and sweetheart, Wayne Polk; her two daughters, Lisa McClain (Sean) and Sheila Long (Jarrett); and two brothers, Mike Hasty (Carol) and Ronnie Hasty (Dee).

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Mr. William Clarence York

Oct 31, 2025

Mr. William Clarence York, 81, passed away October 31, 2025. He was born August 10, 1944, to the late William John and Nellie Blanche York.

Mr. York proudly served his nation in Vietnam as a member of the United States Army. After his military service, he dedicated many years to the United States Postal Service before retiring....

Camilo Villa

Oct 30, 2025

Mr. Camilo Villa, 88, passed away on  Thursday, October 30, 2025.

Full obituary to be published shortly.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, November 7, 2025 at Holland Funeral Service, located at, 806 Circle Drive, Monroe, NC 28112.

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Villa Family.

Mr. Jaime Isaias Alba

Oct 29, 2025

Con profundo dolor, pero con inmenso agradecimiento por su vida, la familia Alba Díaz anuncia el

fallecimiento de Jaime Alba, quien partió en paz dejando tras de sí un legado de amor, justicia y

generosidad.

Nació en Toca, Colombia, y dedicó su vida a servir a los demás, siempre guiado por un fuerte...

Mrs. Jean Caudle

Oct 28, 2025

Jean Caudle, 81, on October 28, 2025, finished the race that was set before her and saw her Savior face to face. Jean was born in Union County on July 18, 1944, the daughter of the late George and Lila Mae Kiker. She was also preceded in death by her siblings: Mildred Barrett, Jake Kiker, Robert Kiker, and Pearl...

Ms. Patricia Agnes Hash

Oct 27, 2025

No services at this time.

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Hash Family.

Mr. Alvaro Chavez

Oct 25, 2025

There are no services at this time.

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Chavez Family.

Mrs. Phyllis Diane Kiser

Oct 25, 2025

Phyllis Diane Kiser, 71, of Indian Trai, North Carolina, passed away October 25, 2025. She was born July 31, 1954 to the late Watson Newell and Mildred Newell Daugherty.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:30pm on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at Holland Funeral Service, 806 Circle Drive, Monroe, NC 28112. Mrs. Kiser will be laid to...

Mr. Mike Brooks

Oct 25, 2025

Mr. Michael Grover Brooks, 70, passed away October 25, 2025. He was born December 3, 1954 to the late Jason and Frances Brooks.

A lifelong craftsman, Mike dedicated his career to the construction industry, where his precision, hard work, and pride in every detail earned him deep respect from those who knew him. He had a gift...

Ms. Mattie Lou Edwards

Oct 24, 2025

Mattie Lou Edwards, age 95, passed away October 24, 2025. She was born on a farm in Union County on April 30, 1930, the youngest of 11 children. She developed many skills on the farm, even learning to drive a tractor, and was instilled with an appreciation for hard work.

Mattie Lou was a graduate of Union...

Mr. Charles Richard Taylor Sr.

Oct 22, 2025

Charles Richard Taylor, 75, of Waxhaw, NC passed away Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, at home surrounded by family. He was born June 25, 1950 in Jamestown, NY, the son of late Chester Gordon Taylor and Lillian Dora Schumaker. Charles had attended Jamestown High School. He enjoyed working as a mechanic at Reale Auto sales and working at Bush Industries...

Mr. Loyd Carroll Thomas

Oct 22, 2025

Loyd Carroll Thomas

Carroll Thomas, 75, met his Jesus and his loved ones on October 22, 2025. He was born April 12, 1950, to the late Henry Alexander Thomas and Ona Lee Pressley Thomas.

In addition to his parents, Carroll was reunited in heaven with his siblings, Johnnie Tarlton, Jerry Thomas, Kenneth Thomas,...

Mr. Bill Baker

Oct 21, 2025

Bill Baker, 78, met his Jesus and his loved ones on October 21, 2025. He was born June 20, 1947, to the late John B. Baker and Della K. Baker. In addition to his parents, Bill was reunited in heaven with his son, Chad Baker.

Funeral Services will be held at 3:00pm on Friday, October 24, 2025,...

Mrs. Barbara "Bobbie" Staton

Oct 21, 2025

Mrs. Barbara "Bobbie" Staton, 91, went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. She was born December 16, 1933, to the late John Deese and Etta Deese. Bobbie will be remembered for the love she showed to others. She always put others before herself. Bobbie cherished every family gathering where she was able to cook for her...

Mr. Cecil Roger Hartsell Sr.

Oct 21, 2025

Cecil Roger Hartsell Sr., 75, passed away October 21, 2025. He was born in Concord, North Carolina on March 7, 1950 to the late Clarence Hartsell and Nellie Jane Hartsell. Cecil will be remembered for the love he showed to his beloved wife, Nancy, and his family.

A Celebration of Life gathering will be held from 1:00pm...