Obituaries

Mrs. Jean Rushing

Apr 2, 2024

Jean Rushing, 85, of Waxhaw, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Jean was born June 12, 1938, in Union County, a daughter to the late John Harrison and Mary Bright Helms Hammonds. She is also preceded in death by her husband, JC Rushing, Jr., one brother and three sisters.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Friday, April...

Mr. James Kenneth Porter

Apr 2, 2024

James Kenneth Porter, 82, of Indian Trail, passed away April 2, 2024.

Funeral Services will be held at 3:00pm on Friday, April 5, 2024 at Bethlehem Presbyterian Church, 7608 Concord Hwy, Monroe, NC 28110. Mr. Porter will be laid to rest at the church cemetery immediately following the service. The family will receive friends at the church...

Mr. James Theron Tarlton

Apr 2, 2024

Mr. James Theron Tarlton, 87, of Monroe, NC passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2024. He was born May 9, 1936 to Oscar Lee and Myrtle Tomberlin Tarlton. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Hayne Tarlton.

Funeral services with military honors will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday April 18, 2024, at Calvary...

Ms. Debra Sue Thornton

Mar 31, 2024

There are no services at this time.

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Thornton family.

Ms. Lori Michelle Broadway

Mar 29, 2024

Lori Michelle Broadway was born on May 28th, 1975 to Larry Broadway and Sue McWhorter Broadway. She passed away on March 29th after she suffered a cardiac arrest on March 24th. Lori made the decision before death to be an organ donor to possibly save the lives of others.

A Memorial Service will be held at 5:00pm,...

Mr. Celedonio Taneo Ambos

Mar 29, 2024

Mr. Celedonio Taneo Ambos, 79, of Monroe, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family.

A celebration of life service will be held Sunday, April 7, 2024 at 3:00 PM in the Winston Chapel of Holland Funeral Service 806 Circle Drive Monroe, NC 28112 with the Rev. Father Benjamin A. Roberts officiating....

Mrs. Elaine Dunn Gmerek

Mar 28, 2024

Elaine Dunn Gmerek "Twinkle" (age 85) passed away peacefully with family by her side at the McWhorter Hospice House in Monroe, NC on Thursday, March 28, 2024.

Twinkle was born in Roanoke, VA on January 6, 1939 and lived in NC, WV and CA (multiple times) before moving to Charlotte, NC in 1980. She volunteered with Navy...

Mr. Ryan Michael Stone

Mar 26, 2024

Ryan Michael Stone, 26, of Monroe, North Carolina passed away Tuesday, March 26, 2024. He was born in Mecklenburg County on September 27, 1997 to Christopher Ryan Stone and Amy Elizabeth Stone.

Growing up Ryan loved to play basketball, t-ball, and baseball, while he was one of the fastest runners. In high school he ran a 40...

Mr. Nicholas Vargas

Mar 24, 2024

Nicholas Vargas (1979-2024)

Nicholas Vargas, 45, of Waxhaw, North Carolina died of natural causes after two organ transplants on Sunday, March 24, 2024.

Nicholas was born in Winter Park, Florida in 1979 to Julio C. Vargas and Roslyn Vargas, and was raised in South Florida. Nicholas attended Miramar Elementary, Pioneer Middle School and Western High...

Mr. Walter Douglas "Doug" Aldridge

Mar 23, 2024

Walter Douglas "Doug" Aldridge, 80, went to his heavenly home on March 23, 2024. He was born December 3, 1943, to the late Walter James Aldridge and Virginia Moore Aldridge. Doug was well known for many things. He was a local legend at Starlite Speedway and the Lancaster Motor Speedway having won numerous races and the 1973 points championship...

Mrs. Cathy Wilson Baker

Mar 23, 2024

Cathy Wilson Baker, 69, of Marshville, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024. She was born in Monroe, NC on January 15, 1955, a daughter of the late John Franklin and Mary Haywood Wilson. She is also preceded in death by two daughters, Michelle Polk, Janice Baker and a grandson, Matthew Baker.

Cathy worked for over 30 years...

Mrs. Carla Rena Courtney-Huntley

Mar 22, 2024

Mrs. Carla Rena Courtney-Huntley, of Monroe, NC, passed away March 22, 2024. She was born April 18, 2024 the late Carl Courtney and Joanne Courtney. Carla was a loving wife, sister, and friend and will be cherished in the hearts of all those who knew and loved her.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00pm on Friday,...

Ms. Ines Ortiz-Izoteco

Mar 22, 2024

Funeral Services will be held at 2:30pm on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Holland Funeral Service. Funeral Liturgy will be conducted by Father Benjamin.   Visitation will be held from 3:00pm until 9:00pm immediately following the service.

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Ortiz-Izoteco Family.

Mr. Bill Henry

Mar 20, 2024

Mr. Bill Henry, 59 of Monroe entered Heaven's gates on March 20, 2024. Bill was born August 17, 1964, to the late Richard Henry and Ann Henry.

Bill's love of cars was reflected in his long career in the automotive industry. He was also a long-time active attendee at Siler Presbyterian church alongside his family.

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Mr. Ronald Page

Mar 19, 2024

There are no scheduled services at this time.

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Page Family.

Mr. Glenn Ray Eggers

Mar 18, 2024

Glenn R. Eggers, 70, of Charlotte, NC, was born September 3, 1953. Glenn passed away March 18, 2024 and joins many family members in his everlasting home including his parents, Charlie, and Lovetta Eggers; brother, Charles Eggers II, nephew, Gary Tomlinson II, and Uncle Lee Reece who were all greatly appreciated in Glenn's Life.

Mr. Eggers is...

Mr. Stephen Michael Porter

Mar 18, 2024

There are no services at this time.

A full obituary will be published shortly.

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Porter Family.

Mrs. Yvonne Knight-Brandes

Mar 16, 2024

Yvonne Knight-Brandes of Dahlonega, GA (formerly of Mineral Springs, NC)

Mrs. Brandes left this world unexpectedly to us, Saturday, March 16, 2024. She laid down for a nap and woke up in the arms of her Heavenly Father.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00am on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at Mary Elizabeth...

Ms. Mary Ann Greene

Mar 16, 2024

There are no services at this time.

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Greene Family.

Mr. Hal E. Davis

Mar 15, 2024

Hal E. Davis April 30, 1950 – March 15, 2024

Hal was cared for in his final few days by the loving nurses and staff at McWhorter

House hospice care in Monroe, North Carolina He died peacefully the night of March

15, 2024.

Born April 30, 1950 in Hutchinson Kansas to...