Obituaries

Andrew Mitchell,  Sr.

Andrew Mitchell, Sr.

Jul 17, 2022

Andrew Mitchell, Sr. EAST SPENCER - Andrew Mitchell, Sr., 79, of East Spencer was born to the late Annie Lee Mitchell and W.B. Cunningham on May 6, 1943 in Rowan County made passage to his final destination on Sunday, July 17, 2022. Mr. Mitchell attended Dunbar High School, retired from Boral Bricks, and a member of Southern City A.M.E....

Cheryl  R. Underwood

Cheryl R. Underwood

Jul 15, 2022

Mrs. Cheryl R. Underwood, 57, passed away Friday, July 18, 2022 resting in the comfort of her home. She was born Feb. 26, 1965 in Rowan County to the late Walter Lewis Howell, Jr and the late Margaret Kelly Underwood. She was educated in the public schools of Rowan County where she was a 1983 graduate of North Rowan...

Antonio ‘Tony’

Antonio ‘Tony’

Jul 12, 2022

Antonio 'Tony' Omar Howell SALISBURY - Antonio Omar Howell known as "Tony" was born November 1, 1982, in Rowan County, to Linda Elder (mother) and Charlie Howell, Jr. (father). Antonio unexpectedly entered into eternal rest on July 12, 2022, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center, Salisbury. Tony was a graduate of Salisbury High School, Salisbury. He was formerly an...

Edward  Dwain Connor

Edward Dwain Connor

Jun 25, 2022

Edward Dwain Connor, 57, of East Spencer, was born to Annie E. Connor on Sept. 27, 1964, and was set free on Saturday, June 25, 2022, after an extended illness at Accordius Nursing Home of Salisbury. A 1981 graduate of Salisbury High School, he was last employed at Livingstone College as a cook. He is survived by his mother...

Larry  Wayne Sturdivant,  Sr.

Larry Wayne Sturdivant, Sr.

Jun 22, 2022

Larry Wayne Sturdivant, Sr., 82, was born to the late Rupert Carr Sturdivant and Essie Mae Mitchell Sturdivant in Salisbury on June 9, 1940, made his final flight on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 . Mr. Sturdivant was a graduate of Dunbar High School, enlisted in the US Army, employed for over 30 years with Celeanse, and drove the van...

Lora Yvonne Charleston Campbell

Lora Yvonne Charleston Campbell

Jun 21, 2022

Lora Yvonne Charleston Campbell 61, of Salisbury was born to the late Geraldine Charleston and James Calvin Douglas on April 18, 1961 was called home on Tuesday, June 21, 2022. A 1979 graduate of North Rowan High School, a former member of Gethsemane Baptist Church, and a member of Empowerment For Living Ministries where she served as a Deaconess,...

Aaron  “Bud” Peek

Aaron “Bud” Peek

May 28, 2022

Aaron "Bud" Peek, 77, of Salisbury was born to the late Willie Ivey Peek and Virginia Graham Peek on June 13, 1944, in Crawfordville, GA., departed his earthly life on May 28, 2022, at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House. Mr. Peek attended Aggrey Memorial High School in Landis, he retired from the NC Department of Transportation, worked part-time for...

Richard “Tony” Anthony Cowan

Richard “Tony” Anthony Cowan

May 19, 2022

Richard "Tony" Anthony Cowan 70, passed away on May 19, 2022, in Oxen Hill, MD., was born to the late Joe Dickey Cowan, Sr. and Gretchen Dixon Cowan on Dec. 21, 1951 in Rowan County. Richard graduated from Salisbury High School and enlisted in the Air Force. Upon his discharge, Richard worked for the United States Government in zoology...

Rochelle Lowe

Rochelle Lowe

May 17, 2022

Rochelle Lowe 67, of Granite Quarry, was born to the late Daniel Lowe, Sr., and Muriel Morrow Lowe in Rowan County on December 4, 1954. He departed his earthly life on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at W.G. Bill Hefner Palliative Care. A 1973 graduate and companion of Connie Hamilton of East Rowan High School, joined the US Army, was...

Rosie  Price Patterson

Rosie Price Patterson

May 9, 2022

Rosie Price Patterson 76, was born to the late Frank Price, Sr., and Katherine Crump Price on Nov. 10, 1945, in Rowan County departed her earthly life on Monday, May 9, 2022, at Autumn Care Nursing Home in Salisbury. Mrs. Patterson attended Rowan-Salisbury School System, and was last employed as Supervisor of housekeeping at the Holiday Inn. She was...

Cary  Eugene Kiser

Cary Eugene Kiser

Apr 30, 2022

Cary Eugene Kiser; 52, passed April 30, 2022, in Jacksonville Florida. Born April 13, 1970, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was the son of Catherine Kiser Bradley and the late James B. Hart. He was educated in the private and public School District of Philadelphia. He graduated from North Rowan High School in Rowan County where he excelled on the...

Classic Mccluney

Classic Mccluney

Apr 25, 2022

Classic McCluney, 2, born to Brenna McBreen and Devante McCluney on April 2, 2020, returned to be by his Heavenly Father on Monday, April 25, 2022, at Wake Forest Medical. He leaves cherished memories to his mother, Brenna McBreen; father, Devante McCluney; brothers, Dontrell Davis, Kieren McBreen, August McCluney, Alex McCluney, Jasiah Mcree; sisters, Devayah Lacy, Justice McCree, Jesselina...

Jerry  Allen Boger

Jerry Allen Boger

Apr 17, 2022

Jerry Allen Boger 77, was born to the late Theoshus Barber and Lillian Boger in Rowan County on Feb. 28, 1945. He passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022, in East Spencer. He was a graduate of Dunbar High School and was last employed with Catawba College as a custodian. He was preceded in death by his parents; spouse,...

Dolly  Jean Lee

Dolly Jean Lee

Apr 6, 2022

Dolly Jean Lee 75, of Lexington was born in Davidson County on February 23, 1947, to the late Jessie Lee and Beatrice Fuller Lee departed her earthly life on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at her home. She was a 1965 graduate of Dunbar High School, employed by Lexington Furniture for many years, and retired from CMW Manufacturing in Salisbury,...

Kevin  Eric Wilson

Kevin Eric Wilson

Apr 5, 2022

Kevin Eric Wilson 53, of East Spencer, was born to the late Edward Wilson, Sr. and Frances Kirce Wilson on January 26, 1969, in Florida passed away on Tuesday April 5, 2022, in East Spencer, NC. Kevin was reared in Florida and was employed by Aldi's warehouse. He was preceded in death by his parents and spouse Prudence Holmes...

Deborah Jean Parker Shelton

Deborah Jean Parker Shelton

Apr 4, 2022

Deborah Jean Parker Shelton, 62 of Salisbury was born to the late Robert Hugh Parker and Annie Jean Moore Parker on October 14, 1959, in Rowan County departed her earthly life on Monday, April 4, 2022, at Liberty Common Nursing Home. She attended Salisbury High School and was last employed as a cook for Bojangles Restaurant. She was preceded...

Reverend  Louis Turner

Reverend Louis Turner

Apr 3, 2022

Rev. Louis Turner left for his eternal home on April 3, 2022, at Novant Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury, NC. He was born on March 8, 1942, to the late Margaret Turner and Calvester Turner in Salisbury, NC. From a young age, Rev. Turner loved to sing. He was a part of a quartet in his early years. He...

Sarah  Elizabeth Evans

Sarah Elizabeth Evans

Apr 3, 2022

Sarah Jean Wilborn Evans 77, of Salisbury, was born to the late William Wilborn and Sarah Hayes Wilborn on Feb. 16, 1945, in Rowan County. She departed her earthly life on Sunday, April 3, 2022, at Autumn Care Nursing Home. Mrs. Evans attended Dunbar High School and was last employed with Bayada. She attended Henderson Grove Baptist Church. She...

Maggie  Elizabeth Clinding

Maggie Elizabeth Clinding

Mar 26, 2022

Maggie Elizabeth Clinding 38, of Salisbury, was born to Gary Lamont Clinding, and the late Laura Krider Clinding in Rowan County on Aug. 29, 1983. She passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at her home. She was a member of Jerusalem Baptist Church and attended North Rowan High School. She was preceded in death by her mother, Laura...

Aviana  Marie Hogan

Aviana Marie Hogan

Mar 21, 2022

Aviana Marie Hogan 22, was born to Dione Holmes and Fritzgerald Hogan on September 17, 1999, in Davidson County. She passed away due to a car accident on March 21, 2022, in Riverdale, GA. She was a free spirit, loved by all who knew her, and will be truly missed. She leaves cherished memories to her parents, Dione Holmes...