Obituaries

Ann Patricia Steimel

Ann Patricia Steimel

Sep 7, 2025

Ann Warnick Steimel

Sept 9,1936 - Sept 7,2025

Ann Warnick Steimel passed away on September 7, 2025 in Waxhaw, North Carolina.

Ann was born in New York City on September 9, 1936 to parents Daniel and Mary Warnick. She was married for 59 years to Robert Steimel until his...

Mr. W.  Dennis Rape

Mr. W. Dennis Rape

Sep 6, 2025

Winfred Dennis Rape, 83, of Monroe, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 6, 2025. He was born August 29, 1942, in Union County, NC, son of the late Winfred and Myrtle Parker Rape.

Mr. Rape was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He spent his life devoted to his family, and...

Ms. Sara Leone Edwards

Ms. Sara Leone Edwards

Sep 5, 2025

Sara Leone Edwards, 78, passed away September 5, 2025. She was born June 24, 1947 to the late Don Edwards and Virginia Sistare Edwards.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Holland Funeral Service, 806 Circle Drive, Monroe, NC 28112. The family will receive friends at the funeral home immediately...

Ms. Barbara Jean Piner

Ms. Barbara Jean Piner

Sep 4, 2025

In Loving Memory of Barbara Piner

October 30, 1945 – September 4, 2025

Barbara Piner, 79, of Marshville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on October 30, 1945, in Springfield, Massachusetts, Barbara lived a life rooted in faith,...

Ms. Virginia "Ginny" Soller Swierski

Ms. Virginia "Ginny" Soller Swierski

Sep 4, 2025

Virginia (Ginny) Swierski lost her battle with ALS, passing away in NC on September 4, 2025. She was predeceased by her parents, George Soller Sr and Olive (Miranda) Soller, as well as her former husband, Thomas Swierski, and grandson Jonathan Swierski.

Ginny was born in Honesdale, PA on August 18, 1947. She grew up in Wurtsboro, NY...

Mr. Tyler Paul

Mr. Tyler Paul

Sep 2, 2025

Tyler Paul, 27, passed away September 2, 2025. He was born May 23, 1998 to Erika Paul and the late Timothy Sean Sistare.

Tyler was a beloved son, big brother, great friend, & father. He was known for never meeting a stranger. Tyler had a fun, loving, free spirit. He will always be remembered by having love...

Ms. Cathy  Flowe Melton

Ms. Cathy Flowe Melton

Sep 2, 2025

Cathy Orr Melton, 73, went to her heavenly home on September 2, 2025. She was born in Union County, North Carolina on January 20, 1952, to the late John and Rena Orr. Cathy will be remembered for her service to the community working at Family House and Fireside Restaurant in Mattews for over 40 years. When Cathy wasn't working,...

Ms. Sarah Elizabeth Brown

Ms. Sarah Elizabeth Brown

Aug 31, 2025

There are no services at this time.

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Brown Family.

Ms. Melissa Dawn Paris

Ms. Melissa Dawn Paris

Aug 31, 2025

There are no services at this time.

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Paris Family.

Mr. Cecil Cornelius Thomas

Mr. Cecil Cornelius Thomas

Aug 30, 2025

Mr. Cecil C. Thomas, 96, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Novant Matthews.

He was a lifelong resident of the Hamilton Crossroads Community. He proudly served in the US Army. After returning home, he established a painting company. He enjoyed working with his customers for multiple years. Cecil was an avid fisherman and gardener until his...

Ms. Michelle Rhena Oneil

Ms. Michelle Rhena Oneil

Aug 27, 2025

There are no services at this time.

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Oneil Family.

Mr. George Francis Porter

Mr. George Francis Porter

Aug 25, 2025

There are no services at this time.

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Porter family.

Mr. Columbus Edward Helms

Mr. Columbus Edward Helms

Aug 23, 2025

Columbus Edward Helms, 67, passed away August 23, 2025. Columbus was born July 2, 1958, to the late Hosea and Callie Helms.

In addition to his parents, Columbus is preceded in passing by his wife, Marilyn C. Helms, his brother, Avery Helms, Sisters, Myrtle Thompson, Ruth Williams, and Carrie Morris.

Columbus loved to cut up,...

Mr. Gregory Dean Faircloth

Mr. Gregory Dean Faircloth

Aug 23, 2025

Mr. Gregory Dean Faircloth, 61, passed away August 23, 2025. He was born October 31, 1963 to Kay Dean Faircloth and the late Paul Faircloth. Gregory will be cherished in the hearts of all those who knew and loved him.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00pm on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Love Baptist Church...

Mr. Chad Christian Stanley

Mr. Chad Christian Stanley

Aug 23, 2025

There are no services at this time.

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Stanley Family.

Ms. Regina Ann Horton

Ms. Regina Ann Horton

Aug 22, 2025

Regina Horton was born on July 29th,1957 in Monroe NC. She past away in her family home in Fort Mill SC on August 22nd,2025, with her loved ones by her side. If you knew Regina, you know her family was her life. She loved her children and grandchildren more than anything.

She was preceded in death by...

Ms. Ellen Priest

Ms. Ellen Priest

Aug 20, 2025

There are no services at this time.

A full obituary will be published shortly.

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Priest Family.

Ms. Linda Louise Bishop

Ms. Linda Louise Bishop

Aug 20, 2025

Mrs. Linda Louise Bishop passed away August 20th, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the daughter of Earl and Eva Burgess of Waxhaw NC.

Linda retired from Union County Public Schools. She was a bus driver. Linda also worked at various restaurants as a world famous "biscuit maker". She was known for the best...

Mrs. Wendy Elizabeth Demarco

Mrs. Wendy Elizabeth Demarco

Aug 19, 2025

Wendy Elizabeth DeMarco, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, was born on March 31, 1950, in Tyler Minnesota, to Howard and Vera Polesky.

In her early years, Wendy moved with her parents and siblings – Cathryn, Vicky, and Jeff – to Millard, Nebraska, while her older brother, Doug, was serving in the U.S. Air Force. It was...

Mrs. Tammy Jeanette Massey

Mrs. Tammy Jeanette Massey

Aug 19, 2025

Tammy Jeanette Dombo Massey, 51, of Marshville, North Carolina, formerly of Yorkville, Ohio, entered into eternal rest on August 19, 2025.

Tammy was the beloved daughter of Jackie Green of Marshville, NC, and the late Joseph Charles Dombo Jr. Tammy is survived by her loving husband, Jeffrey Massey of Marshville, NC; her daughters, Shemita Massey of Charlotte,...