Obituaries

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...

Jul 2, 2023

Anthony James Delts affectionately known as Ant, was a loving son, big brother and nephew. He tragically passed away on July 1,2023 at the age of 18.

Anthony was born to Suleyka Alvarez and Eric Delts on February 9,2005 in the Bronx,NY. He was raised there and moved to North Carolina in 2016.

Anthony recently...

Jul 1, 2023

Peggy Wolfe McManus, 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 1, 2023. She was born August 15, 1944 to the late Tom and Grace Wolfe.

Services will be held from the graveside at 11:0am on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Waxhaw City Cemetery, 111 Arbor Drive, Waxhaw, NC 28173.

In addition to her parents, Peggy...

Jul 1, 2023

A full obituary will be posted shortly.

Holland Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family.

Jul 1, 2023

Cecil "Cooter" Morton Gaskins, Jr., 73, of Monroe, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023.

He was born in Union County to the late Cecil Morton Gaskins, Sr. and the late Ruth Edwards Gaskins. He served a full term in the United States Coast Guard and was stationed at Cape Hatteras, NC.

Cecil was a...

Jun 29, 2023

William (Billy) Cark Jr., 64, of Stallings, passed away June 29, 2023. He was born on October 30, 1958 to the late William Clark Sr. and Bessie Clark.

Billy was a welder by trade and enjoyed watching NASCAR in his free time. He loved his family and friends and never missed an opportunity to help others when...

Jun 28, 2023

Henry Lee Phifer, 46, passed away June 28, 2023. Henry was born in Monroe, NC on April 25, 1977.

Visitation: Monday, July 3rd 2023 - 5:00 PM to 6:45 PM - Holland Funeral Service & Crematory

Service: Monday, July 3rd 2023 - 7:00 PM - Holland Funeral Service & Crematory

Henry is survived...

Jun 28, 2023

Thomas Eugene "Gene" Mercer, 89, of Stallings, departed this life on June 28, 2023. A native of Robeson County and lifelong educator, he is survived by his wife, Alease Formyduval Mercer; daughters Marianne Mercer (S. Rew) of Stallings and Miragene Mercer Lever (James) of Seneca, SC; grandson Jordan Booth (LeAnna) of Columbia, SC; granddaughter Jamie Lever of Seneca, SC;...

Jun 27, 2023

Helen Jefferson Collins, 95, was called to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, June 27, 2023. She was predeceased by her husband, Fairley Laney; her sons Robert, Henry and Dannie Laney, and two infant children. Helen is survived by her remaining children, Irby (Janice), David (Judy), Harvey (Sandy), Perry (Lou Ann) and Joseph Laney, as well as 26 grandchildren, 42...

Jun 25, 2023

John Adam English, III, 57, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2023 with his wife of 27 years by his side. John and Beth (nee Cook) English were married in April 1996 in Parkside, PA and have most recently resided in Indian Trail, NC for the last 21 years.

John was a loving husband, son, brother, uncle...