Obituaries

Jul 30, 2023

Roy William Tarr, 83, of Monroe formerly of Dayton, Ohio, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023.

Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Holland Funeral Service.

Jul 29, 2023

Mr. William Auston Neal, 42, of Monroe, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023. He was born June 20, 1981 in Mecklenburg County, son of Randy Boyce Neal and Edith Annette Deputy. He is preceded in death by his uncles, Fred and Jim Deputy, aunts; Freeda Moss, Kate Rathburn, Betty Williamson, Judy Stone and Geneva Buchacker.

Auston never...

Jul 27, 2023

Mrs. Melissa Guin, age 57 of Monroe, North Carolina, passed away Thursday July 27, 2023, at home.

A memorial service will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday August 5, 2023, at Mountain Spring Baptist Church, 2509 Mountain Spring Church Road, Monroe, NC 28112. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church.

Melissa...

Jul 27, 2023

Jean McCormack, 96, peacefully passed away on July 27, 2023 at the Atrium Hospice of Monroe NC.

Jean was born in Scotland on April 19, 1927 to John and Jeanie Reid. In 1948 she married Alexander McCormack and they enjoyed 70 years of marriage until her husband's death in 2018.

She is survived by her...

Jul 26, 2023

Joyce Mullis from Marshville NC changed addresses on July 26th to her permanent home in Heaven with our Lord and Savior.

Celebration of life will be held Saturday August 5th at 1:00 PM in the Waxhaw City Cemetery, 111 Arbor Drive Waxhaw NC 28173. Please dress in casual clothing "shorts and crocs are perfect."

She...

Jul 25, 2023

Brian Burr, of Lancaster, SC, passed away at his residence on July 25, 2023.

Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Holland Funeral Service.

Jul 24, 2023

Julia Mae Hillard, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on July 24, 23 at the age of 89. She was born on December 25, 1934, in Dayton, Ohio to Frank and Bertha Willis. Julia was preceded in death by her husband, William "Bug" Hillard, and her sister, Wonida Crommie.

Julia is survived by her loving daughter,...

Jul 23, 2023

Donya-Jean Shanoya Brown, 41, of Kingston, Jamaica passed away on Sunday July 23, 2023 in North Carolina. She was born in Kingston, Jamaica to Jennifer and Barrington Brown Sr.

Donya-Jean wore many hats as an entrepreneur, co-owner, event planner, avid photographer, dedicated aunt, beloved daughter, amazing sister, and loyal friend. She had a lifelong love affair with...

Jul 23, 2023

Carol Ann Matrose

May 6, 1936 ♡ July 23, 2023

Dearly beloved mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, cousin and friend, Carol Matrose, 87, returned to her heavenly home on Sunday, July 23, 2023. She was born in Hamilton Beach, N.Y., the only daughter of the late Edward and Anna Donnelly, dear sister to her late brother...

Jul 23, 2023

Donald Edward Christie was born on February 26, 1964 in Long Beach, CA to Jacqueline and Edward Christie. Carol and Don were high school sweethearts at Pacifica High School and were later married in Orange, CA at St John's Lutheran Church on September 23, 1989. Their daughter Alexandra was born in 1993 and their son Blake in 1995. He...

Jul 20, 2023

Herbert Edward Bliss (Buster or Buck) dedicated Christian, devoted friend, brother, and father, passed away from a brief illness July 20, 2023. He was born December 7, 1948, in Monroe, North Carolina to parents that preceded him in death, Albert George and Myrtle Merritt Bliss. Former husband and cherished friend of Suzy Tucker and loving father to their son,...

Jul 19, 2023

Ms. Aurelia Cooper, 64, passed away July 19, 2023.

There are no services at this time.

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Cooper Family.

Jul 12, 2023

Mrs. Beverly Aldridge, 72, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. She was born July 15, 1950, to Mary L. Conner and the late Robert A. Maynor Sr.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm, on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Union Baptist Church, 4312 Old Pageland Monroe Rd, Monroe, NC 28112. Mrs. Aldridge...

Jul 11, 2023

Jerry Jay Pankas, 73, of Fort Mill, South Carolina, a beloved husband, father, and brother, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. He is survived by his wife Gail, daughter Lisa of Charleston, South Carolina, and sister, Juliann Bademian of Lincoln Park, Michigan. His brother, James Andrew Pankas, preceded him in death.

Jerry was born on February...

Jul 10, 2023

All arrangements are pending at this time.

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Ward Family.

Jul 9, 2023

Gene Parks, 53, passed away July 9, 2023. Gene was born in York County, SC on November 18, 1969. Gene loved spending time with his family, cooking and baking. In his free time he loved going to the beach and camping. He was very passionate about his Jeep. Through his battle with ALS he never gave up and always...

Jul 6, 2023

James "Jim" Strong of Monroe, North Carolina, formerly of Lynn, Massachusetts, passed away on July 6, 2023, surrounded by loved ones after a lengthy illness. He was married to Diane (Angelli) Strong for 37 years.

Jim was born in Lynn on September 14, 1960 to Barbara Strong and the late Frank Strong. James was a graduate of...

Jul 6, 2023

Angela "Angie" Dawn Rape, 51, passed away at her home on Thursday, July 6, 2023. She was born on July 27, 1971 to Linda Bowers Rape and the late Randall Noel Rape. Angie worked at 3M Scott for a year. She will be truly missed and cherished in the hearts of all those who knew and loved her.

Jul 4, 2023

Keirstyn Makennah Payge Williamson, 18, of Gaston, SC, Passed away July 4, 2023. She was born February 19, 2005. She was preceded in death by her Nana Denise Patterson, her Grandma Judy Preston,  Grandma Hellen Lawfon; brother, Mikel Draygon Williamson; and her aunt Jessica Bouknight.

Surviving are her mother Brittney Shealy and her step-father Donnie Shealy, father,...

Jul 2, 2023

Jeremy Walter Rushing, 43, of Unionville, sadly passed away Sunday July 2, 2023.

Jeremy was a son, brother, father, uncle, and friend. He was a skilled electrician and mechanic. He enjoyed anything with a motor, and he will be greatly missed.

Jeremy is preceded in death by his beloved mother, Cheryl Perry Rushing, and his...