Obituaries
Mark Alan Bowles
Apr 11, 2026
Mark Alan Bowles, age 65, passed away peacefully with his daughter by his side on April 11, 2026. He was born on May 22, 1960, in Kanawha County, West Virginia. He was proudly raised in Longacre Bottom and always took great pride in being the son of a coal miner.
Mark spent his 30s as a devoted single father. He did...
Bode Michael Esber
Apr 7, 2026
Bode Michael Esber, 23, of Indian Trail, NC, gained his wings on Tuesday, April 7th, 2026.
He was born in Tampa, Florida on September 9th, 2002 to Michael John Esber and Tiffany Esber.
Bode graduated with honors from Butler High School in 2020, a reflection of both his intelligence and quiet dedication. He had a deep love for sports, especially baseball and...
Cecil William Brooks
Apr 7, 2026
Cecil William Brooks
Cecil William Brooks, 86, of Monroe, NC, went home to be with the Lord on April 7, 2026, at McWhorter Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family.
Born April 28, 1939, in Cabarrus County, Cecil was the son of the late Clifford and Carrie Brooks. He was a master craftsman in tile, marble, and stone, and was the dedicated...
Eddie Meek Gardner
Apr 7, 2026
Eddie Meek Gardner Jr., 81, of Monroe, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
Eddie was born on November 19, 1944, in Rock Hill, South Carolina, to Eddie Meek Gardner Sr. and Blanche Bolin Gardner. He proudly served his country as a member of the 82nd Airborne Division.
Following his military service, Eddie became a hardworking and respected businessman....
Wolfgang Gregorius
Apr 6, 2026
Wolfgang Gregorius, 69 years young, gave a smile and one tear before leaving behind a life marked by quiet intelligence, loud music, steady hands, and a deep love for the people and passions that shaped him.
Wolfgang was a man who built things—both with his mind and his hands. Over the course of his career in computer programming, he approached problems...
Lenny Van Helms
Apr 5, 2026
Lenny Van Helms, age 59 of Monroe, North Carolina passed away on April 5, 2026. He was born on December 20, 1966 to the late Ruby Carol Helms.
Lenny is a former student of Piedmont High School. He worked many years in Construction, Textile Manufacturing, and finished his career as an Armed Security Guard.
In addition to his mother, Lenny was preceded...
Raven Simon Massey
Apr 4, 2026
Raven Massey, born April 30, 1993, departed this life on April 4, 2026. Though her time here was brief, her presence was powerful, unforgettable, and deeply felt by everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
Raven was known for her bold personality and her unmistakably dark sense of humor. She had a way of finding laughter even in difficult moments,...
Judith Marie Smith
Apr 3, 2026
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00pm on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Euto Baptist Church, 6019 NC-205, Marshville, NC 28103. Mrs. Smith will be laid to rest in the church cemetery immediately following the service.
The family will receive friends at the church prior to the service from 1:00pm until 1:45pm.
A full obituary will be published shortly.
Holland Funeral Service is...
Sonia Marie Adams
Apr 2, 2026
My childhood was great fun with a loving family and wonderful friends. These friends Sandy, Joanne, Merri and Terri have remained close lifelong friends. My brother David and I both worked part time in high school and each of us bought cars, mine being a Volks wagon bug!
The father of my children was Jerry Adams and he passed away in...
James Edward Parry
Mar 31, 2026
James E. Parry, age 72, was called to his eternal home with his Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 31, 2026, at Atrium Health Hospice in Monroe, North Carolina, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born on January 13, 1954, in Clintonville, Wisconsin, the son of the late Edward and Joyce Parry.
Throughout his early education in Clintonville, Jim excelled...
Jeremy Warren McWhorter
Mar 27, 2026
Jeremy Warren McWhorter, 55, of Cheraw, SC, passed away at his home Friday, March 27, 2026.
Born in Monroe, NC, He was a Commercial HVAC Technician for 20 years. Jeremy lived a life defined by hard work, dedication, and a deep love for his family.
Jeremy was the beloved son of Kenneth McWhorter and the late Teresa McWhorter. Surviving are his wife,...
Billy Thomas Aldridge
Mar 25, 2026
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Billy Thomas Aldridge, age 73, of Monroe, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on March 25, 2026, at CMC Atrium...
Timothy Keith Wallace
Mar 23, 2026
Timothy Keith Wallace, 67, passed away March 23, 2026. He was born in Union County, North Carolina to the late Claude Wallace and Zullene Keziah Wallace. Tim will be remembered for the kindness he showed to those around him. He was a man who would give the shirt off his back to anyone. He was strong willed by nature and...
Stephen Wayne Hargett
Mar 22, 2026
Steve passed away on March 22nd after going into cardiac arrest that left him with extensive brain damage.
He was probably the funniest person I ever met. He also had a very sensitive side that most people didn't know about. But his family did.
Here are some thoughts from our daughter, Mia.
Daddy had a song for everything. He used to pick me...
Nancy N Cooper
Mar 21, 2026
It is with great sadness and deep love, we announce the passing of Nancy Nieves Cooper, to many known as "Mama Coop." Born on June 1st, 1964 and lived in Monroe, North Carolina.
Nancy was a beloved wife, mother, grandma, mother in law, daughter, sister and aunt. She passed peacefully on March 21st, 2026 holding the hand of her greatest love...
Wallace Ray Trexler Jr
Mar 19, 2026
There are no services at this time.
Holland Funeral Service is serving the Trexler Family.
Shelly Marvin Baucom
Mar 19, 2026
Shelly Marvin Baucom, a cherished member of the Monroe community and a proud veteran, passed away surrounded by his loving family on March 19, 2026. Born on May 11, 1949, in Union County, Shelly lived a life marked by dedication, passion, and a deep love for family and friends.
Shelly served honorably in the Army, a testament to his commitment and...
Cora Mae Edwards
Mar 19, 2026
With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Cora Mae Edwards, lovingly known to many as “Granny Cracky,” of Wingate, North Carolina.
Cora Mae was preceded in death by her parents, Absalom and Mae Evelyn Harwood; her brothers, Johnny Harwood and Timmy Harwood; her sister, Rose Mullis; and her daughter, Billie Anne Edwards.
Cora is survived by her brother,...
Albert Joseph Starnes
Mar 18, 2026
Albert Joseph Starnes, born on September 12, 1939, in Union County, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026. Throughout his 86 years, Albert lived a life marked by dedication, love, and a deep commitment to both family and community.
A Visitation will be held in the Fellowship Hall of Unity Associate Presbyterian Church, 3495 Unity Church Road, Lancaster, SC at 4:00...
Carolyn Ann Pittman
Mar 16, 2026
Carolyn Ann Pittman, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026. Born on October 27, 1941, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Carolyn’s life was characterized by her unwavering dedication to service, faith, and family.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
As a woman of faith, Carolyn was a longtime member of Midwood Baptist Church in Charlotte. Professionally, Carolyn devoted her career to...
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