Obituaries

May 12, 2023

David Heath Jr., 92 was born to the late  David Heath Sr. and Dorsey Hill Heath in Rock Hill, SC on June 5, 1930 passed away on May 12, 2023.

He attended Salisbury - Rowan School Systems , a U.S. Army Veteran and he retired  from the  W. G Hefner Medical Center after forty years....

May 10, 2023

Johnnie Mae Torrence, 70, of Salisbury was born April 9, 1953 in Rowan County to John Glasco and Florence Oglesby departed her life on Wednesday May 10, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones at her home.

She was educated in the Rowan -Salisbury School System , a Certified Nursing Assistant  and member of Blessing of...

May 6, 2023

Audria Lynette Coney-Black 47, of Salisbury was to Ira Coney and the late Lillian Kennedy on November 18,1975 in Elizabeth, NJ departed her earthly life on Saturday May 6,2023 at Novant Health Rowan Regional Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her mother; Lillian Kennedy

She was educated in New Jersey and...

May 6, 2023

Shountel Yvonne Sanford 43, of Kannapolis was born on July 2, 1979 in New York City to Lawrence S. Boyd and Lottie  Mae Sanford departed this earthly life on Saturday May 6, 2023 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC.

A graduate of Livingstone College and  last employed as a Counselor for a Group Home,...

May 3, 2023

Sarah Armina Bohannon Leverett 94, was born to the late Early J. Bohannon and Ida Murray Bohannon on July 27, 1928 in Forsyth County passed away on May 3,2023 .

She was a graduate of Dunbar High School and was last employed as a Childcare caregiver. She was a faithful member of Shadyside Presbyterian Church...

Apr 26, 2023

Jesse James Gibbs, Sr. 72, was  born to the late  Thomas Gibbs, Sr. and Alice Oliver GIbbs in Catawba County, SC on February 25, 1951 transition on Wednesday April 26, 2023 at Novant Health Regional Medical Center.

He was last employed with Rusher Tires as a mechanic and was a member of Gethsemane Missionary Baptist...

Apr 21, 2023

Tammy Maelene Shepherd 55, of Lexington was born to the late James Shepherd and Barbara Jean Robinson McKee in Rowan County on October 12,1967 departed this earthly life on Friday April 21,2023.

A 1987 graduate of South Rowan High and faithful employed with Haleys Future Leader Childcare as a teacher and bus driver in Salisbury,...

Apr 17, 2023

Mr. Christopher "Chris'' Matthew Smith, 31, of Salisbury, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. Chris was born on February 11, 1992 in Salisbury, North Carolina.

A 2010 graduate from West Rowan High School where he played on the varsity basketball and football teams. Chris also played basketball for AAU team. In...

Apr 15, 2023

SALISBURY – Timothy Ray Jones 59, of East Spencer was born to the John Edward Jones, Sr. and Gladys Ford Jones in Rowan County on November 27,1963 departed his life on April 15, 2023 at Novant Health Regional Medical Center. He attended North Rowan High School , was last employed with Livingstone College in the maintenance and...

Apr 14, 2023

Rashedia Monique Woodberry SALISBURY – Rashedia Monique Woodberry 35, was born to William Woodberry, Jr. and April Robertson Woodberry on Sept. 26,1987 in Rowan County departed her life April 14, 2023. Attended Rowan-Salisbury Schools, employed as a Personal Care Assistant with Faithful Servant Healthcare and a member of the Servant House Ministry. She was preceded in death...

Apr 6, 2023

SALISBURY – Xavier Nehemiah Zion Charlton, 17, of Salisbury was born May 31, 2005 in Rowan County to Shana Charlton and Nathaniel Carter departed his earthly life on Thursday, April 6, 2023. He attended North Rowan High School and was of Baptist faith. He is survived by his parents, Shana C. Jackson (Willie"Bill"), Nathaniel "Caprice" Carter (Demeshia...

Apr 2, 2023

Theresa Lee Scott  69, of Salisbury was born to the late John Richard Scott and Mary Jolee Singletary in Iredell County on August 25, 1953, departed her life on sunday April 2, 2023.

Mrs. Scott was educated in the Iredell County School System and was employed last with Spencer Nursing Home. She was preceded in...

Mar 20, 2023

SALISBURY – Manuel Soloria Ayala, 53, of Salisbury passed away on Monday March 20, 2023. He was born to Manuel Solorio Banderas and Juana Ayala in San Felipe on April 10, 1969. He attended school at San Felipe and was owner of Cas Grande in Salisbury. He is survived by his sons, Christian Solorio, Manuel Solorio, Jr.,...

Mar 10, 2023

Charity Gladden of Salisbury, born Sept. 25, 1952, passed on March 10, 2023, at Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte. She is a graduate of Salisbury High School and college graduate of Livingston College in Salisbury. She was last employed with Rowan Hospital in the Service Dept. and Henry Link furniture plant in Lexington. She leaves behind two...

Feb 17, 2023

SALISBURY – Robert Alexander Steele Jr. 69, of Salisbury, passed away on Feb. 17, 2023. He was born to the late Robert and Beaulah Christian Steele, Sr. on June 30, 1953 in Rowan County.

He was a 1971 graduate of East Rowan High School and 1975 graduate of Livingstone College and recieving his Master's from...

Feb 1, 2023

Berbly Faye Lynn Wallace 64, was born to the late Frank and Eula Vaughters Lynn on June 9, 1958 in Rowan County passed away on Wednesday February 1, 2023 at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House. 1976 graduate of Salisbury High School , her last employment was with Cone Mills and she  attended Hall's Chapel Primitive Baptist Church....

Jan 17, 2023

SALISBURY – Mildred Elizabeth Lynn Cook was born to the late Baxter and Early Hyde Lynn on Sept. 22, 1940 in Rowan County. She departed her Earthly Life on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023 at Novant Health Rowan Regional Medical Center. A 1958 graduate of J C Price High School,retired from WG 'Bill ' Hefner Medical Center as...

Jan 3, 2023

SALISBURY – On Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023 at Glen A. Kiser Hospice House, God picked a beautiful flower from his garden, it was then he called Kathleen Chambers, born April 4, 1946, affectionately in Rowan County to the late George Allen Chambers and Esther Rosetta Cowan-Chambers. Kathleen was educated in Rowan County Schools. She was previously employed...

Jan 3, 2023

SALISBURY – Sonya Nicole Anderson, 42, was born in Lexington, NC to Sherry Loretta Hargrave and the late Ronnie Howard Anderson slipped away too soon on Tuesday January 3,2023 at Atrium Health Northeast Medical Center, Concord, NC. A 1998 graduate of Lexington Senior High School,attended several colleges but did receive her General Ed diploma from Davidson County...

Dec 27, 2022

SALISBURY – Jermiah Hackett, 60, was born to Everett Mason Hackett and the late Johnnie Mae King Hackett on Sept. 14, 1962 passed away on Dec. 27,2022. He was a1982 graduate of East Rowan High School and he was employed by Angel of Heart as a Chef. He was preceded in death by his mother, Johnnie Mae...