Staff

Our funeral home is owned and operated by brothers Jonathan and Garrett Holland. Our dedicated staff members are here to provide support, compassion, and information to help you through your journey of grief and the celebration of your loved one’s life.

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Jonathan D. Holland Owner & Operator / National Board Certified North and South Carolina Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer / Certified Crematory Operator
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Jana Knight Holland Administrator/Provisional Funeral Director
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Garrett D. Holland Owner & Operator / National Board Certified North Carolina Funeral Director and Embalmer / Certified Crematory Operator
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McKenzie Jacumin Holland Administrator / Public Outreach Coordinator
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Miss. Olivia & Emma Holland CEO (Chief Executive Olivia & Emma)
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Rachelle Kessinger General Manager / National Board Certified North Carolina Funeral Director and Embalmer / Certified Crematory Operator
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Dan Popoff, CFSP Operations Manager / National Board Certified North Carolina Funeral Director and Embalmer / Certified Crematory Operator
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Stephanie Pardee Licensed Funeral Director/ Embalming Intern
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Daphne Williams Licensed Funeral Director
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Gary Wilking Preneed Specialist
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Sofia Solano Funeral Service Intern
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Blake Edwards Funeral Service Intern
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Rev. Roy E. Helms Funeral Associate/On Staff Since Our Founding
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Cara Schott Funeral Associate/On Staff Since Our Founding
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Rev. Joey Rowell Funeral Associate
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Rev. Evan Thompson Funeral Associate
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Sandra B. Holland Funeral Associate
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Morris Yeargin Funeral Associate
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Michael J. Cody Funeral Associate
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Brad Sellers Funeral Associate

Jonathan D. Holland

Owner & Operator / National Board Certified North and South Carolina Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer / Certified Crematory Operator
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Jonathan D. Holland has been serving families in funeral service since late 2006. Born and raised in Union County he has been fortunate enough to meet and get to know people in the area. At the age of 5 he began helping his father with wedding photography and did so for many years and was able to build lasting relationships with many people. A graduate of Forest Hills High School, Jonathan continued his education at Fayetteville Technical College and obtained a degree in Funeral Service. From an early age he knew that he wanted to be in the funeral industry and began to work for Gordon Funeral Service immediately following high school and did so until the time that Holland Funeral Service and Crematory was founded. He is a member of the Monroe Kiwanis Club and Wingate Lions Club. Jonathan is an ordained deacon and attends Centerview Baptist Church. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Jana Knight Holland, together they have two daughters, Olivia and Emma and 6 dogs. In his off time, he enjoys spending time with his family and hunting. Jonathan feels that it is an honor to care for the families that we serve.

Jana Knight Holland

Administrator/Provisional Funeral Director
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Jana Knight Holland is a lifelong resident of Union County and a graduate of Forest Hills High School. She continued her education at UNCC and obtained a B.A in Criminal Justice.  Jana is married to her high school sweetheart, Jonathan Holland, and together they have two beautiful daughters Olivia and Emma Holland. Jana is a member of Centerview Baptist Church and loves singing in the choir.  In her off time, she enjoys spending time with her family, shopping and crafting. Jana is honored to be able to serve the families of her community.

 

Garrett D. Holland

Owner & Operator / National Board Certified North Carolina Funeral Director and Embalmer / Certified Crematory Operator
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Garrett D. Holland was born and raised in Union County NC. A graduate of Forest Hills High School, Garrett continued his education at Fayetteville Technical College and obtained a degree in Funeral Service. Garrett is married to the former McKenzie Conner and they have 3 dogs: Jax, Ella and Shadow. Garrett is a member of Lee Park Church. In his off time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. Garrett is honored to be serving Union County.

McKenzie Jacumin Holland

Administrator / Public Outreach Coordinator
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McKenzie Jacumin Holland is a resident of Union County and currently resides in Wingate with her husband, Garrett Holland. After graduating high school, she continued her education at Wingate University and obtained a B.S.  in Psychology. McKenzie is a member of Lee Park Church. In her off time, she loves spending time with family and enjoying the outdoors. McKenzie is honored to be serving Union County.

Miss. Olivia & Emma Holland

CEO (Chief Executive Olivia & Emma)
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Rachelle Kessinger

General Manager / National Board Certified North Carolina Funeral Director and Embalmer / Certified Crematory Operator
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Rachelle Kessinger is proud to be a licensed funeral director and embalmer at Holland Funeral Service and Crematory. After graduating from Parkwood High School, she relocated to Nashville, TN where she obtained a degree in Mortuary Science from John A. Gupton College. Rachelle served her internship with West Harpeth Funeral Home in Nashville, TN before returning home to North Carolina. Rachelle is passionate about the funeral profession and is grateful for the opportunity to provide meaningful options and services to families in her community.

Dan Popoff, CFSP

Operations Manager / National Board Certified North Carolina Funeral Director and Embalmer / Certified Crematory Operator
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Dan Popoff, a North Carolina Funeral Service Licensee, graduated 1996 from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. Dan has been a resident of the greater Charlotte area since relocating from Erie, Pennsylvania, in 1996. Dan is an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Army. 

Dan holds a Master of Science degree in Psychology with an emphasis in death and dying, and a Master of Fine Arts degree in Writing with an emphasis in instruction.

Dan is a member of the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice (CFSP), adhering to the highest ethical standards of the funeral profession.

He serves as an adjunct in the English Departments at Wingate University and South Piedmont Community College. Dan is proud to be part of the Holland family and serve this great community.

 

Stephanie Pardee

Licensed Funeral Director/ Embalming Intern
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Daphne Williams

Licensed Funeral Director
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Daphne Williams was born and raised in Anson County, NC.  After graduating high school, she attended Fayetteville State University and received a BS degree in Business Administration. Daphne has had a passion for serving families in Anson, Union and the surrounding counties for many years and is excited to start her journey in Funeral Directing with Holland Funeral Service & Crematory.  She is a member of Union County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family, shopping and traveling.

 

 

Gary Wilking

Preneed Specialist
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Gary D. Wilking, a huge Buckeye fan, has performed many roles throughout his various careers. After attending Ohio State University, he joined the US Army and served during the Vietnam Conflict. When he came home, he began a career in sales. From sales, he moved into the mortgage business where he worked with Cardinal Industries Mortgage Company for 15 years and rose to the position of President. After CIMC was sold, he moved into the field of Hospitality Management at a large church here in Charlotte. His extensive business experience and knoweldge is invaluable. He is a licensed Funeral Director in North Carolina.

Sofia Solano

Funeral Service Intern
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Blake Edwards

Funeral Service Intern
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Rev. Roy E. Helms

Funeral Associate/On Staff Since Our Founding
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Cara Schott

Funeral Associate/On Staff Since Our Founding
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Rev. Joey Rowell

Funeral Associate
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Rev. Evan Thompson

Funeral Associate
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Sandra B. Holland

Funeral Associate
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Morris Yeargin

Funeral Associate
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Michael J. Cody

Funeral Associate
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Brad Sellers

Funeral Associate
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