Obituaries

Mr. Joey "Jojo" Wayne  Mcmanus

Mr. Joey "Jojo" Wayne Mcmanus

Mar 8, 2022

Mr. Joey "JoJo" Wayne McManus, 66, passed away March 8, 2022. Joey was born on May 7, 1955 in Union County, NC to the late Joe McManus and "Chicken" Mary Frances Mangum McManus. The visitation will be held from 2:00 PM until 2:45 PM Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Holland Funeral Service & Crematory. A service to celebrate his life...

Mr. David Arthur Norton Sr.

Mr. David Arthur Norton Sr.

Mar 8, 2022

Mr. David Arthur Norton Sr., 90, passed away March 8, 2022. He was born on March 4, 1932, to the late Barney James Norton Sr. and Beulah Edna Norton. In addition to his parents, David is preceded in passing by siblings, Barney James Norton Jr., Robert Lee Norton and Jerry Edward Norton; granddaughter, Jeanna Marie Norton; great grandson, Tyler Boatright,...

Mr. Paul "Rick" Mcclendon

Mr. Paul "Rick" Mcclendon

Mar 7, 2022

Paul Richard "Rick" McClendon, age 64, passed away March 7th, 2022, at Atrium Health Union after a month-long battle of covid complications. Born in Mt.Juliet, TN on March 16, 1957, he was a resident of NC for about 31 years. Rick was an avid powerlifter with many NC records. He was a passionate fan of the Tennessee Volunteers football team....

Mr. Richard Otis Johnson

Mr. Richard Otis Johnson

Mar 6, 2022

A full obituary will be posted shortly. Holland Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family.

Erica Brooke Thomas

Erica Brooke Thomas

Mar 6, 2022

Erica Brooke Thomas, 38, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022. She was born August 17, 1983, in Union County, North Carolina. Erica was a devoted mother, and her children were the center of her world. She will be remembered by her affectionate smile and loving spirit. She touched many lives and truly loved helping others. Erica lived life to the...

Mrs. Martha Garrison Griffin

Mrs. Martha Garrison Griffin

Mar 6, 2022

Mrs. Martha Garrison Griffin passed away on March 6, 2022 at the age of 100 years old. She was born July 25, 1921 in the home place in which she still resided. Mrs. Griffin was the daughter of the late Roy E. Garrison and Grace Hamilton Garrison. She was preceded in death by her son, Joe Darrell Griffin, Jr., sister,...

Mr. Javier Sanchez-Remirez

Mr. Javier Sanchez-Remirez

Mar 6, 2022

A full obituary will be posted shortly. A visitation will be held from 6:00 PM until 10:00 PM on Friday, March 11, 2022 at Holland Funeral Service & Crematory. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM on Sunday, March 13, 2022 at Suncrest Cemetery. Holland Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family.

Mr. Sidney Robert Allen

Mr. Sidney Robert Allen

Mar 4, 2022

A full obituary will be posted shortly. Holland Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family.

Mr. Roland Scott Thomas

Mr. Roland Scott Thomas

Feb 27, 2022

A full obituary will be posted shortly. Holland Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family.

John Neil Mullis

John Neil Mullis

Feb 27, 2022

John Neil Mullis born August 30, 1941, and closed the circle of life on February 27, 2022, in his home, surrounded by family, his two adoring dogs and love. He preceded in death by Father (Kirby), Mother (Edith), and Sister (Myrna) Waiting to reunite with him in heaven are his wife: Sara Mullis, Brother: Darrell Mullis (Linda), Sister: Janice Beasley...

Julia Witmore

Julia Witmore

Feb 25, 2022

Julia Witmore, 58, passed away February 25, 2022. She was born June 20, 1963 to James B. Witmore and Geneva Tyson Witmore. She is preceded in passing by her brothers, Tony Witmore and Jesse Witmore; and sisters, Doris Witmore and Brenda Grant. Funeral Services will be held from the graveside at 2:00pm on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at Faulks Baptist...

Ms. Carolyn Ruth James

Ms. Carolyn Ruth James

Feb 24, 2022

Carolyn Ruth (Hrubo) James passed away February 24, 2022, in Charlotte, NC. She was born on February 26, 1950, in Charlotte and raised in Garfield Heights, Ohio where she graduated from high school, class of 1968. She earned her associate degree from Endicott College in Beverly, MA in interior design and had a successful career in marketing and sales. She...

Mr. Lawrence  Tyler Kennedy

Mr. Lawrence Tyler Kennedy

Feb 18, 2022

Lawrence Tyler Kennedy, 74 years of age, was born December 26, 1947, to the late James Anton Kennedy and Mimie Small Kennedy in Kinston, NC. Lawrence, a loving and respected husband, father, and grandfather met his Savior face to face on Friday, February 18, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, February 26, 2022, at Holland Funeral...

Mr. David Wayne  Brooks

Mr. David Wayne Brooks

Feb 18, 2022

David W. Brooks, 56, passed away unexpectedly on February 18th, 2022 at his Monroe, NC home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm, on Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at Holland Funeral Service, 806 Circle Drive, Monroe, NC 28112. Mr. Brooks will be laid to rest at Lakeland Memorial Park Cemetery following the funeral service. He is survived by his wife,...

Mr. William Mark Fowler

Mr. William Mark Fowler

Feb 17, 2022

William Mark Fowler, 60, passed away February 17, 2022. Mark was born on October 3, 1961 to William Hoyte Fowler and Peggy O'Neil Fowler. Mark married Carmen Jenny Benton on July 20, 1980 and had three children. Mark was a first responder in his former days and also a farmer, later on in life he was a proud owner to...

Mr. Joseph  Mcswain Price

Mr. Joseph Mcswain Price

Feb 16, 2022

Joseph McSwain Price, 31, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022. He was born December 21, 1990, to Fred Price and Cindy Davis. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at Pleasant Grove Campground in Mineral Springs, NC. He is survived by his father, Fred (Jessica) Price; mother, Cindy (Michael) Davis; daughter, Kinley...

Carter Amir Thomas

Carter Amir Thomas

Feb 14, 2022

All Service Arrangements Are Private. A full obituary will be published shortly. Holland Funeral Service is serving the Thomas Family.

Ms. Deborah Sue Ware

Ms. Deborah Sue Ware

Feb 12, 2022

Ms. Deborah Sue Ware, 63, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2022. Visitation will be held from 10:00am until 12:45pm on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Holland Funeral Service. The service for Ms. Ware will be held at 1:00pm on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Holland Funeral Service following the visitation. A full obituary will be published shortly. Holland Funeral Service...

Ms. Ashley  Kristen Goad (Drinnon)

Ms. Ashley Kristen Goad (Drinnon)

Feb 11, 2022

Raleigh, North Carolina - ASHLEY KRISTIN GOAD (Drinnon) God blessed us with the birth of Ashley on June 19, 1974 at Rex Hospital in Raleigh, NC. Her life was heartbreakingly cut short, a result of being murdered in her home located in Union County, NC. Ashley is survived by her mother Sally Jackson Goad Gryder. She was pre-deceased by her...

Mrs. Tula Vanderlip Helms

Mrs. Tula Vanderlip Helms

Feb 9, 2022

Tula was born on February 12, 1945 in Union County, N.C. She was greeted at Heavens Gates by her father, James Howard Vanderlip, her mother Lucille B. Vanderlip, her sister, Robin V. Herring and her grandparents, Robert and Vergie Benton. Tula leaves behind to cherish her memories, her husband, Thurman Helms; her son, Tim Helms, wife Rena & step-grandson, Junior;...