Obituaries

Orlando Santiago

Orlando Santiago

Apr 24, 2026

Orlando Santiago, age 61 of Charlotte, North Carolina passed away Friday, April 24, 2026. He was born on March 27, 1965 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. 

Funeral services will be held from 10:00AM - 1:00PM, Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at Holland Funeral Service 806 Circle Drive, Monroe, NC 28112 with a burial to immediately follow at Suncrest Cemetery.

Holland Funeral Service is...

Sandra Gail Griffin

Sandra Gail Griffin

Apr 23, 2026

Sandra Gail Griffin, 67, passed away surrounded by her family on April 23, 2026. She was born in Monroe, North Carolina on September 4, 1958 to the late Wade Fred Watkins and Carol Helms Watkins. In addition to her parents, Sandy is preceded in passing by her brother, Roger Watkins.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00pm on Tuesday, April 28,...

David Ervin Williams

David Ervin Williams

Apr 22, 2026

David Ervin Williams, 65, passed away April 22, 2026. He was born in Monroe, North Carolina on June 30, 1960 to Margaret Williams and the late Charles Williams.

A Memorial Service will be held from 4:00pm until 6:00pm on May 3, 2026 at Wingate Baptist Church, 109 E Elm St, Wingate, NC 28174.

Fondly nicknamed as “Mater Head” or “Goob”, David was...

Donald "Bobby" Medlin

Donald "Bobby" Medlin

Apr 18, 2026

Mr. Donald “Bobby” Medlin, 70, passed away April 18, 2026. Mr. Medlin was born in Union County, North Carolina on September 14, 1955. Bobby was a kind, selfless, and generous man. He loved his family and getting to spend time with them. He cherished every turkey shooting competition he was able to go to with his brother, Danny. Bobby’s kindness...

Jamel "Squeek" Jackson

Jamel "Squeek" Jackson

Apr 17, 2026

There are no services at this time.

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Jackson Family.

Philip Greg Jones

Philip Greg Jones

Apr 16, 2026

Philip Greg Jones passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family and friends, after a long battle with cancer. 

Greg is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Cameron Jones, and his daughter, Taylar Jones. He was preceded in death by son, Dillon Collodi.

He is also survived by his parents, Phil and Sharon Jones; his sister, Beth Johnson of Marshville;...

William Kim Wager

William Kim Wager

Apr 15, 2026

William Kim Wager, age 70, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026 in Waxhaw, North Carolina.

There are no services at this time. Holland Funeral Service is serving the Wager Family

Raymond Joseph LaCombe Sr.

Raymond Joseph LaCombe Sr.

Apr 15, 2026

Raymond Joseph LaCombe Sr. of Monroe, North Carolina, passed away April 15th, 2026 at the age of 83. He was born in Attleboro, Massachusetts on December 23rd, 1942 to Horace Felix LaCombe & Yvonne Dalpe LaCombe. Ray was a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather. 

He enlisted in the United States Navy in 1960 and served for 4 years. He was...

Eric Kravtsov

Eric Kravtsov

Apr 14, 2026

There are no services at this time. 

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Kravtsov Family. 

Cynthia Ann Graham

Cynthia Ann Graham

Apr 14, 2026

Cynthia Ann Graham of Marshville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, at the age of 64. She was born on May 28, 1961, to Joe and Sara Parker. After graduating from nursing school, Ann devoted 43 years of her life to caring for others, a calling she fulfilled with compassion, dedication, and grace.

Visitation will be held on...

David R. Lookabill

David R. Lookabill

Apr 12, 2026

There are no services at this time. 

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Lookabill Family. 

Max A. Perkins Jr.

Max A. Perkins Jr.

Apr 12, 2026

There are no services at this time. 

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Perkins Family. 

Jahaziel Rubio Garcia

Jahaziel Rubio Garcia

Apr 11, 2026

Damos gracias a Dios por la vida de Jahaziel por el amor y la esperanza que nos trajo. Aunque fue por un instante su amor per mancera en nuestros corazones para siempre.

Creemos que Jahaziel ha sido recibido con amor eterno. Jesus quien amo especialmente a los pequeños lo ha acogido en su presencia donde su inocencia alegra el reino De...

Kenneth Wayne Parker

Kenneth Wayne Parker

Apr 11, 2026

Kenneth Wayne Parker, age 69, of Monroe, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at his home surrounded by his loving family. 

Funeral Services will be held at 3:00pm on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Holland Funeral Service, 806 Circle Drive, Monroe, NC 28112. The family will receive friends at the funeral home prior to the service from...

Mark Alan Bowles

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

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

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

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

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

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...