Obituaries

Mar 16, 2023

Mrs. Barbara Kay McAnally, 69, passed away March 16, 2023.

There are no services at this time.

Holland Funeral Service is serving the McAnally Family.

Mar 13, 2023

Betty Ruth Smith, 78, of Wingate NC. passed away at her residence on March 13, 2023. She was preceded in her death by her parents, Clayton & Genevia Jarman, and is survived by her husband and 3 children. Billy Lee Smith, father of Brenda Lee Belk, Sherry Lynn Styles and Vicky Sue Pressley. Survived by five (5) grandchildren.

Mar 12, 2023

Ms. Minnie Anne James, 58, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023.

There are no services at this time.

Holland Funeral Service is serving the James Family.

Mar 12, 2023

Kristi Michele Szarka, 47, passed away March 12, 2023, after a lengthy illness. Born April 1, 1975, in Greensboro, NC. She was the youngest daughter of Rita H. Mullis and Sherrill W. Mullis of Badin, NC, and Robert Szarka of Greensboro, NC.

A memorial and celebration of life service will be held March 16, 2023 at Holland...

Mar 12, 2023

Paul Crabtree's life will be celebrated by his family and friends Saturday, May 6th at 2pm at Calvary Church, Charlotte, NC.

Paul was a graduate of Tullahoma High School and the University of Tennessee. He was not a capricious man, working only for three main employers his adult life, Firestone, Duracell and Kanawha (later Humana). He was...

Mar 11, 2023

Peter was born in Boston, Massachusetts. He would sometimes claim to be born in a barn. He died at age 73 of lung cancer surrounded by family in Waxhaw, North Carolina. His family lays him to rest in Southside Cemetery in Waxhaw this March 16, 2023.

A Graveside Service will be held at 3:45pm, on Thursday, March...

Mar 10, 2023

Ms. Rita Margaret Cannon, 70, passed away Friday, March 10, 2023.

There are no service arrangements at this time.

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Cannon Family.

Mar 7, 2023

Andrew Daniel McEachin, 68 of Roughedge, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday March 7, 2023. He was born in Jacksonville, Florida and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. Andy passed peacefully at home surrounded by family after succumbing to brain cancer.

He was predeceased by his mother Margaret, his father Cecil, and his brother Mike. He is survived...

Mar 6, 2023

Gary Wilson Hargett - 80, of Marshville, NC finished his God-given "race" of life on Monday March 6, 2023, in the home in which he was born on July 27, 1942. He was the son of the late Roy Wilson Hargett and the late Maggie Neal McCorkle Hargett.

There will be a gathering of family and friends...

Mar 6, 2023

Alvis Cantillo Barraza, 58, passed away March 6th, 2023. He was born in Barranquilla, Colombia, April 21st 1964, to Lira and Victor Manuel Cantillo.

Alvis was more than just a father and a husband. To many, he was a great friend, a coach, and a remarkable human being. He was loving, empathetic, calm, patient, honest, and had...

Mar 2, 2023

Betty Keever Garmon, 93, of Monroe entered the Church Triumphant on March 2, 2023 after a brief illness.

A native of Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late C. Abner and Macie Goodson Keever. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased in 2002 by her cherished husband and best friend of over 50 years,...

Mar 2, 2023

Mrs. Debra Kay Johnson, 72 years of age, passed away Thursday, March 2nd, 2023, at Atrium Health Union.

Debra Kay was born July 29th, 1950, in Monroe, North Carolina, to the late Lonnie and Doris Laney. She married Charles Johnson and together they had a beautiful family. She was employed with the Union County Public Schools for...

Mar 1, 2023

Robert "Clyde", 79 of Monroe, NC and Pasco, WA, passed away on March 1, 2023, at home in his sleep peacefully. He is predeceased by his wife, Gloria Svantonsky.

A Memorial Service will be held with Military Honors at 1:30pm on Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Holland Funeral Service. For those unable to attend, the service can...

Feb 26, 2023

Mr. Christopher Michael Victor Patterson, 36, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church, 503 Maurice St, Monroe, NC 28112.  The Wake will be held from 6:00pm until 8:00pm on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at Holland Funeral Service, 806 Circle Drive, Monroe,...

Feb 26, 2023

Lawrence (Larry) Blomberg (54) was a loving husband and devoted father. He passed away on February 26, 2023 after a hard fought battle with cancer.

Born in Queens, NY, the Long Island native grew up understanding the importance of giving back. The son of a first-generation Irish immigrant and 18-year fire captain, Larry also dedicated himself to...

Feb 25, 2023

John Joseph Walsh Jr passed away February 25, 2023, at Hospice of Union County. He is preceded in death by his wife, Judy Walsh and his sister Joan Showald.

He is survived by his son, John Walsh III of Monroe and his girlfriend Lora Lyons, neighbors Connie, Luis, Betty, Harry, and Marsha and David of Monroe, and...

Feb 24, 2023

Ms. Lurla Adkins, 83, passed away February 13, 2023.

There are no scheduled services at this time.

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Adkins Family.

Feb 23, 2023

Mr. James Leland Hinson, 71, passed away February 23, 2023.

There are no scheduled services at this time.

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Hinson Family.

Feb 23, 2023

John A. Ashcraft III, 26, passed away February 23, 2023. John was born in Monroe, NC on June 17, 1996 to John Ashcraft Jr. and Jan H. Ashcraft.

I have commanded you, Be strong and courageous! Don't tremble or be terrified, because the Lord your God is with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9

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Feb 20, 2023

James (Jim) Francis Huben, 59, of Matthews, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023 from a heart attack. He was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey to Robert and Margaret Huben. Jim graduated from Rider University with a Bachelor of Science in Commerce and spent most of his career as an IT Project Manager at AT&T, United...