Obituaries

Dec 27, 2023

Elizabeth Damron, 45, a native of Union County, passed away December 27, 2023. Elizabeth was born March 14, 1978, in Mecklenburg County.

Funeral arrangements will be private.

Survivors include her parents, Arnold and Mary Damron of Matthews, NC, sister Marianne Shoup (Roy) of Matthews, NC, and Elizabeth's daughter Kelly Williams(Chris) and Elizabeth's son ,Joshua Skipper....

Dec 26, 2023

With great sadness, we share that Elaine Rose Kraft passed away on December 26 at the age of 77.

Elaine was born on December 3, 1946, to Dorothy and Harold Paszek in Wausau, Wisconsin. In 1968 she married Ronald Kraft and together they raised their daughters, Tammy and Janelle. Elaine lived most of her life in Wisconsin....

Dec 26, 2023

Emma Herron Laney, 63, of Monroe, passed away on December 26th, 2023. She was born in Charlotte on July 26, 1960.

Emma enjoyed gardening and loved spending time with her family. She also loved to cook and baking.

Emma is survived by Ricky Laney (Spouse); Mary Warner (Mother), Deborah Johnson (Sister), Dianne Wilson(Sister), Robert Warner...

Dec 25, 2023

Our family is saddened to announce the passing of Aaron Michael Davis on December 25, 2023. Aaron, a resident of Rockingham, NC, was born on November 26, 1984.

He is survived by his daughter Caitlyn and son Nicholas, father Ray McGowan, sisters Erica (mother of nephew Kendall,) Anna McGowan (mother of niece Temperance) and Kayla Thomassie and...

Dec 25, 2023

Donna Goodwin, 79, of Indian Trail, passed away Christmas morning. She is the daughter of the late Majorie Laney Bernabe and Bernardo Salvador Bernabe and sister to the late Bernardo Salvador Bernabe Jr.

Donna lived in Union County until 1999, when she moved to the place, she truly called home in Trade, Tennessee. Donna was the former...

Dec 25, 2023

Barbara Ann Griffith, 58, of Indian Trail, NC, passed away December 25, 2023. She was born February 14, 1965, to the late James C. Belgio and Ann Mae Belgio. Barbara was an amazing mother, co-worker, Godmother, and to friend to all. She was a selfless and nurturing woman and was the hardest working woman you would ever meet. She...

Dec 24, 2023

Brenda Faye Turner passed away at McWhorter Hospice House on December 24, 2023.

Brenda was born to Ora Delbert and Genevieve Lenora (Eskew) Black November 18, 1947 in Eldorado, IL. She graduated from Eldorado High School in Illinois. Brenda married the love of her life, Roy Turner, February 18, 1966. They lived most of their life in...

Dec 22, 2023

There are no services at this time.

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Maddy Family.

Dec 22, 2023

Mr. Joy Nelson Autry, 74, of Marshville, NC, passed away December 22, 2023. He was born May 15, 1949, to the late Steve Marshall Autry and Joan Moore Autry. As an educated man, he graduated from NC State University in 1971. Joy was a man of strong faith, and a dedicated member and former deacon of Philadelphia Baptist Church...

Dec 20, 2023

Ronald "Ronnie" Henry Doster, son of the late James and Hallie Mae Doster, was born February 1, 1957, in Monroe, North Carolina. Ronnie entered eternal rest on December 20, 2023, at his home surrounded by family.

Ronnie received his primary and secondary education at Union County Public Schools in Monroe, North Carolina where he graduated in the...

Dec 20, 2023

Paul David Hunter, 92, of Appomattox, died Wednesday, December 20, 2023. He was the husband of Edith Tyson Hunter.

Born in Union County, NC, January 18, 1931, he was a son of the late Lillian Gordon and Julius Hunter. Paul served his country in the United States Air Force.

In addition to his wife, he...

Dec 20, 2023

Mr. Bobby Lee Helms, 84, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023. He was born August 11, 1939, to the late Dowd and Hester Helms. Bobby was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Bobby cherished every moment he was able to spend with his grandkids, as they were truly the light of his life. He was also a dedicated...

Dec 19, 2023

Pablo Colin Leana fallecio Diciembre 19, 2023.

MIsa comenzara a las 4 PM En Our lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church. Saliendo de Misa Visitacion Comenzara desde las 5 PM hasta Las 9PM en Holland Funeral Services.

Dec 18, 2023

Mr. Edward "Boyd" Knight, 89, of Wingate, passed away on December 18, 2023. He was born to the late Clyde and Mary Knight in Union County on March 31, 1934.

Boyd leaves behind his loving wife of 71 years, Iva Lee Knight; his children, Angela Aldridge (Billy), Vickie Schneider (Kenny),  Danny Knight (Wanda), Charles Knight (Connie); his...

Dec 16, 2023

Ronald Wayne Dellinger, 77, of Monroe, North Carolina, passed away December 16, 2023. He was born in Gastonia, NC on January 23, 1946, to the late Hazel Dellinger and Dorothy Barker Dellinger. Ronald was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was immensely proud of all his girls, Lisa, Crissy, Emily, and Georgia, and always made sure to express...

Dec 12, 2023

Mildred "Mick" Almond, 93, of Albemarle, NC, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2023. She was born Mildred Griffin on March 17, 1930, in Albemarle, where she spent her entire life. Mildred was preceded in death by her mother and father, James and Bertha Griffin, her brothers Hoyle and Carlyn Griffin, her sisters Juanita Myers and Shirley Griffin, as...

Dec 12, 2023

Sallie Belle Thompson Jeter, 80, of Indian Trail, entered glory of December 12, 2023. She was a loving daughter of Sallie Anderson Thompson & William Thompson preceded in glory by her parents & 13 siblings.

A celebration of life gathering will be held Monday, December 18, 2023 at Holland Funeral Service and Crematory 806 Circle Drive Monroe,...

Dec 11, 2023

Mr. James Charles Gaddy, 86, passed away December 11, 2023. He was born in Chesterfield, South Carolina to late Charlie Gaddy and Laura Jacobson Gaddy.

Services will be held from the graveside at 11:00am on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Lakeland Memorial Park Cemetery, 1902 Lancaster Avenue, Monroe, NC 28112.

James is survived by his...

Dec 9, 2023

DOUCETTE, John Andrew "Jack" Formerly of Bedford, MA, passed away on December 9, in Charlotte, NC. Jack was born on August 20, 1968, to Joan Doucette (nee Donahue) and John Doucette.

He graduated from Acton-Boxborough High School in 1987 and enrolled in Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, MA where he earned a B.S. in Building Construction...

Dec 9, 2023

Joan Ward was born in Peekskill, New York on January 31, 1932. She resided there until her parents moved to Penn Yan, New York, where she attended St. Michael School. Following St. Michael School, Joan attended Penn Yan Academy where she graduated. Following high school graduation, Joan attended Keuka College where she graduated with a BS degree in mathematics...