Obituaries

Oct 23, 2022

Kimberlee Agnes Buchanan, 51, of Oakboro, North Carolina, passed away October 23, 2022. She was born June 12th, 1971 to Ronald Wolfe Sr. and Elaine Cooper in Royal Oak, Michigan.

Kimberlee was preceded in death by her father, Ronald; and her grandparents. She is survived by her loving husband, Timothy Buchanan; her mother, Elaine and stepfather, Dave;...

Oct 23, 2022

Ms. Brenda Joyce Stegall, 80, passed away October 23, 2022.

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Stegall Family.

Oct 22, 2022

Candice LaFaye Ossman, 72, of Monroe, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 22, 2022. She was born December 24, 1949 in York, SC to the late Erskine and LoRee Wiles.

Memorial Service will be held at 2:00PM on Thursday, October 27, 2022, at Holland Funeral Service, 806 Circle Drive, Monroe, NC 28112....

Oct 22, 2022

William Boyce Estridge passed away on October 22, 2022 at Atrium Health Union. He was born June 8, 1931 to the late George and Lessie Estridge in Union County, NC.

He is survived by his son, Randy Estridge (Deborah); daughters, Patricia Beardsley (Don), Darlene Kowalski (Russell), Kathy Gritzbach; son, William Chuck Estridge; and 14 grandchildren. He was...

Oct 20, 2022

Mr. Charles Blackwell, 64, passed away October 20, 2022.

Funeral Services will be held at 12:00pm on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Fairfield Community Church, 3129 NC-205, Marshville, NC 28103. Visitation will be held from 11:00am until 11:45am at the church prior to the beginning of the service. Mr. Blackwell will be laid to rest at Forest...

Oct 16, 2022

Richard Lisenby, age 81, died peacefully on October 16 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer's. Rick was born to Carl William and Ollie Furr Lisenby on March 13, 1941, in Concord, NC and attended the Cabarrus County Public School System.

He joined the United States Navy on April 22, 1958. During his 20-year career he traveled the...

Oct 16, 2022

With great sadness, we announce the sudden passing of our beloved daughter, Natalie Sophia Velasco Perez, on October 16, 2022. Natalie passed away at 8 years old after battling SMARD since birth. She was a very happy, sassy girl who loved playing music, balloons, unicorns, going to school, and watching tv. Her favorite show was "Blippi." Natalie enjoyed being...

Oct 16, 2022

Kenneth Lane Greene, 70, of Monroe, NC passed away on October 16, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born at his home in Union County on July 18, 1952, son to the late Barron Lester Greene and Blanche Reeder Greene.

Mr. Greene worked at Charlotte Pipe and Foundry, Plastics Division for 40...

Oct 13, 2022

Luis Javier Amaro, 36, of Charlotte, passed away October 13, 2022 surrounded by his family.

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Amaro family.

Oct 12, 2022

Robert Charles Cordes, 69, passed away October 12, 2022. He was born November 18, 1952 in Brooklyn, NY to Charles and Dorothy Cordes.

Funeral Services will be held Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Holland Funeral Service, 806 Circle Dr., Monroe. Viewing and Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 followed by the Service at 11:00. Interment with military...

Oct 12, 2022

Salvatore Marafioti, Sr., of Waxhaw, NC, passed away on October 12 at the age of 86. Mr. Marafioti was born and raised in Verplanck, NY to his parents, Rocco and Mary Marafioti, both deceased.

Mr. Marafioti served in the USAF during the Korean War. After his tour in the Airforce, he married his high school sweetheart, Madeline...

Oct 10, 2022

All arrangements are pending at this time.

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Perkins Family.

Oct 10, 2022

All arrangements are pending at this time.

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Scott Family.

Oct 7, 2022

Mrs. Terry Alexander Blackwell, 64, of Marshville, passed away October 7, 2022. She was born June 27, 1958 in Charlotte, NC, to William and Iris Alexander. Terry is survived by her husband, Charles William Blackwell, and several family members who loved her dearly.

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Blackwell family.

Oct 5, 2022

Ms. Margaret Catherine Lewis, 96, passed away October 5, 2022.

Service arrangements will be announced at a later date.

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Lewis Family.

Oct 4, 2022

Hong Jeong, 77, passed away peacefully October 4, 2022 after a long battle with kidney disease. She was born Chun Hyang Hong in South Korea on September 10, 1945, to the late Yong Taek Hong and Chun Sam Pak. It was in Seoul, South Korea that she met Robert Thomas Scanlon, who was stationed there while serving in the...

Oct 1, 2022

Gerald "Jerry" Benjamin Cates, 82, of Mint Hill, NC, passed away at Clear Creek Nursing & Rehab of Mint Hill on October 1, 2022. He was born on July 17, 1940 in Honolulu, HI to the late Fred Cates and Anne McEnroe Eldridge.

Jerry served 6 years in the Army National Guard. He was a 32nd Degree...

Sep 30, 2022

Mr. James Russell Eudy, 56, passed away September 30, 2022. He is survived by his daughter, Hanna Eudy and his grandson. Edwin.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:30pm on Sunday, October 9, 2022 at Holland Funeral Service. Visitation will be held at the funeral home  from 2:00pm until 2:15pm prior to the service. Mr. Eudy will...

Sep 29, 2022

Mr. Donald Lynn Strawn, 63, of Hartsville, SC, passed away September 29, 2022. He was born June 23, 1959 to Donald Edwin Strawn and Leona Elizabeth Copeland.

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Strawn family.

Sep 28, 2022

Mrs. Helen Edwards Gibson, 86, of Indian Trail, NC, passed away on September 28, 2022 at her residence. Helen was born on August 08, 1936, in Union County, NC, to the late Roy and Sallie Edwards.

She is survived by her loving children, Jeff Gibson, Lisa Gibson Frazier, and Steve Gibson; 2 step-granddaughters and their families; siblings,...