Obituaries

Mrs. Betty Vernell Howell

Mrs. Betty Vernell Howell

Jul 14, 2021

Mrs. Betty Vernell Howell, Age 75, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at her home. She was born September 9, 1945 in Martin County North Carolina to the late Zeph Roberson and Alice Brown Roberson. She was the loving wife of Rev. Phil Howell for 57 years. Mrs. Howell was an excellent cook and loved cooking for her family. She...

Ms. Andrea Lee Richards

Ms. Andrea Lee Richards

Jul 10, 2021

Andrea worked at Global Solutions. Andrea loved her job and her coworkers and her leader, Johnny Fox. Andrea was outgoing and fun-loving. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She also loved playing beauty shop with her nieces. Andrea is survived by her son, Umar Burns; her father, Paul Richards (Michele); her mother, Penny Hill (Don); her brothers, Daniel...

Mr. Kenneth  Roger  Mills

Mr. Kenneth Roger Mills

Jul 10, 2021

Kenneth Roger Mills, 93, passed away Saturday, July 10, 2021. He was born June 21, 1928 to the late Harrison Mills and Mary Heath Mills. Ken is also preceded in death by his son, Craig Mills, and stepdaughter, Debra Roller, and 11 siblings. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00pm on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Lee...

Ms. Bette Susan Brott

Ms. Bette Susan Brott

Jul 10, 2021

Bette Susan Brott, 71, passed away July 10, 2021. She was born September 30, 1949 to the late Louis Brott and Natalie Meier Brott. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Holland Funeral Service. Bette is survived by two sisters, Adrian Langford, and Donna Wells; five nephews, Randy Schwartz, Russell Wells, Shawn...

Ms. Shirley  Ann  Morris

Ms. Shirley Ann Morris

Jul 9, 2021

Holland Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family.

Ms. Kathleen Ann Snipes

Ms. Kathleen Ann Snipes

Jul 8, 2021

Kathleen Ann Snipes, 56, passed away July 8, 2021. She was born August 7, 1964 to the late Charles W. Snipes and Theresa M. Snipes. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time. Holland Funeral Service is serving the Snipes Family.

Ms. Shirley  Beatty Love

Ms. Shirley Beatty Love

Jul 7, 2021

Shirley Beatty Love, 83, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. She was born February 24, 1938 to the late Jack Beatty and Henrietta Beatty. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Buford Love, children, Perry Love, Jeffrey Love, and Penny Russell, and grandson, Cody Stockton. A Celebration of Life service will be held at...

Ms. Debra  Jean Fenton

Ms. Debra Jean Fenton

Jul 7, 2021

Debra Jean Fenton, 65, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021. She was born July 28, 1955, to Reatha Salesman Robinson and the late Albert Robinson. Debra is also preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Fenton; children, Tonya Fenton, and Billie-Jo Estelle; numerous siblings, and other many special relatives. Debra is survived by her son, Shanon Fenton (Amy); mother, Reatha...

Mr. Mitchell Polk

Mr. Mitchell Polk

Jul 6, 2021

Full obituary will be published shortly. Holland Funeral Service is serving the Polk Family.

Ms. Marilyn Kilgo

Ms. Marilyn Kilgo

Jul 6, 2021

Ms. Marilyn Kilgo, daughter of the late Ollie and Emily Kilgo, was born June 19, 1966 in Union County, North Carolina. She departed this earthly life on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at Mt. Calvary A.M.E Zion Church, 800 Lasalle St, Monroe, NC 28110. A public...

Mr. Keko Gomes

Mr. Keko Gomes

Jul 6, 2021

Keko Angel Daniel Gomes passed away suddenly on July 6, 2021 at the age of (40). He was a field service high voltage tester and graduated from South Charlotte High School in 1999. Service arrangements are pending at this time. Keko is survived by his wife, Helen Gomes; son, Keko; mother, Catherine Gomes, father, Albert Gomes Jr. of Peachland, NC;...

Ms. Susan  Ashley Marlow

Ms. Susan Ashley Marlow

Jul 5, 2021

Susan Ashley Marlow, 65, passed away July 5, 2021. A full obituary will be published at a later date. Holland Funeral Service is serving the Marlow Family.

Ms. Mary Kathleen Kaye Privette

Ms. Mary Kathleen Kaye Privette

Jul 5, 2021

Mary Kaye Privette, age 27, passed away July 4, 2021 at her home in Monroe, NC. She was born October 24,1993 in Charlotte, NC. She graduated from Monroe High School in 2013. She volunteered at the Monroe Hospital. She is survived by her 2 children, Mason and Wyatt of Monroe; her mother, Janda Hudson of Shelby; Great-Grandmother, Ollie Mae of...

Mr. William  "Scott" Wolfe

Mr. William "Scott" Wolfe

Jul 4, 2021

William Scott Wolfe, 50, passed away Sunday, July 4, 2021. He was born March 10, 1971 to Sanford Wolfe and the late Janie Hilton. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Friday, July 9, 2021 at Back to Bethel Church, 3800 Sanford Lane, Monroe, NC 28110. Visitation will be held from 1:00pm until 1:45pm at the church prior to the...

Mr. Craig  Michael  Spierings

Mr. Craig Michael Spierings

Jul 3, 2021

Mr. Craig Michael Spierings, 57, passed away July 3, 2021. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Holland Funeral Service. Holland Funeral Service and Crematory is serving the family.

Mr. Herbert  Elliotte Ashburner  Jr.

Mr. Herbert Elliotte Ashburner Jr.

Jul 2, 2021

Pop, age 86, passed away peacefully at his home Friday, July 2, 2021. Pop was born January 21, 1935, in Sebastian, Florida. He was the son of the late Herbert Elliotte and Edna Ashburner. Pop was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He worked in construction since the age of 16 and was a member of AFL-CIO Union in...

Mr. Wilbur "Bilbo" Hough Sr.

Mr. Wilbur "Bilbo" Hough Sr.

Jul 2, 2021

Mr. Wilbur Hough Sr. entered eternal rest on Friday, July 2, 2021. He was the son of the late Flossie Hough. He was raised by his late grandma and uncle, Susie Jennings, and Willie Jennings. A public viewing will be held on Monday, July 5, 2021 from 11:00am until 7:00pm at Holland Funeral Service, 806 Circle Drive, Monroe, NC 28112....

Ms. Angeline "Angie" Norris  Bean

Ms. Angeline "Angie" Norris Bean

Jul 1, 2021

The heavenly choir gained another angelic soprano on July 1, 2021. Angeline Norris Bean (Angie) was born on November 5, 1938 in Charlotte, NC. Although for the last four years she lived at Brookdale Monroe Square, "home" for Angie was Jamestown, NC. While in Jamestown, she was the co-owner of Bean & Associates and worked at both High Point Bank...

Mr. James  Beard  Tait

Mr. James Beard Tait

Jun 28, 2021

James Beard Tait (83), of Boone, NC, to Jacksonville, FL, and finally to Wadesboro, NC, passed away on June 28, 2021 in Wadesboro. A celebration of life will be held 2:00pm Saturday July 3, 2021 at Deep Creek Baptist Church. Jim was born in Carollton, AL to Reginald Lawrence Tait and Clyde Beard Tait (Polly). He was lovingly known as...

Mr. Andrew Martin  Belk

Mr. Andrew Martin Belk

Jun 25, 2021

Mr. Andrew Martin Belk, 30, passed away Friday, June 25, 2021. He was born April 19, 1991 to Crystal Spruell and the late Lemuel Samuel Belk III. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm at Holland Funeral Service, 806 Circle Drive, Monroe, NC 28112. Visitation will be held from 1:00pm until 1:45pm prior to the service. Mr. Andrew Belk will...