Obituaries

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...

Rory  Lawrence Matthews,  Sr.

Rory Lawrence Matthews, Sr.

Mar 14, 2022

Rory Lawrence Matthews Sr., 61, of Salisbury was born in Mississippi on Feb. 7, 1961, to the late Juanita Tyler Person, and the late Junior Person. H passed away on March 14, 2022. He was preceded in death by his mother, Juanita T. Person; father, Junior Person; and brothers, Richard Matthews, and Wilmon Matthews. He is survived by his...

Tara  Tanisha Allison

Tara Tanisha Allison

Mar 4, 2022

Tara Tanisha Allison 48, was born in Cabarrus County to Cathy Allison and the late Isaac Massey on July 28, 1973. She made her transition from earth on Friday March 4, 2022, at Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte. Tara attended Rowan-Salisbury Schools, later receiving her GED, and was employed with Rowan Transit as a bus driver. Tara leaves cherished memories...

Rc Speigner

Rc Speigner

Feb 27, 2022

RC Speigner Jr. 64, was born in Verbena, Alabama, to the late RC Speigner Sr. and Mary E. Varner on June 10, 1956. He departed his earthly life on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022, at Novant Health Rowan Regional Medical Center.   He was educated in Verbena, Alabama, and was last employed at Compass Nursing Home in the Dietary Department.   He...

Donald  Lee Frost

Donald Lee Frost

Feb 19, 2022

Donald Lee Frost, age 71, of Salisbury, N.C. entered into eternal rest with the Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at The Citadel. Mr. Frost, the son of the late Arthur William Frost, Sr., and Mabel Hudson Frost, was born on May 5, 1950, in Salisbury, N.C. Mr. Frost attended Dunbar High School in East Spencer N.C....

Joseph  Lee Alexander

Joseph Lee Alexander

Jan 21, 2022

Joseph Lee "Buff" Alexander, 42, was born to the late Scottie Woodson and Hazel Jackson on November 8, 1979, in Rowan County. He departed his earthly life on Friday, January 21, 2022, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center. He attended Salisbury High School and was last employed as a Janitorial Supervisor with Jani King. He was of Baptist faith....

Terry Hunter

Terry Hunter

Jan 14, 2022

Terry Hunter 57, passed away on Friday January 14,2022 at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House after an extended illness. He was born to the late George Hunter and Jeanette McConneaughy Hunter on March 21, 1964 in Rowan County. He was a 1982 graduate of Salisbury High School , a Veteran of the US Army and was employed by Hexagon....

Lawrence  Edward Jones

Lawrence Edward Jones

Dec 26, 2021

Lawrence Edward Jones 62, of Salisbury was born to Sylvia Jones and the late Charles E. Carr in Rowan County on May 17, 1959 made his final flight on Sunday Dec. 26, 2021 at Duke University Medical Center, Durham. A 1977 graduate of Salisbury High School, last employed at Cone Mills and was of Baptist faith. He was preceded...

Robert Correll

Robert Correll

Dec 12, 2021

Robert Correll 98, of Salisbury transitioned for his final rest on Sunday December 12, 2021 at his home was born to the late Henry and Bertha Correll on August 14, 1923 in Rowan County. Robert was a graduate of Dunbar High School, a veteran of the US Army Company "A" 171st Military Police Battalion from 1950 to 1952. He...

Maria  Teresa Madia

Maria Teresa Madia

Dec 3, 2021

Maria Teresa Madia 34, of Salisbury slipped into eternal rest on Friday Dec. 3, 2021 at her home. She was born on Dec. 6, 1986 in Pittsburg, Pa. to Christopher Madia and Teresa Maria Day. Maria was a bright student in school in Pittsburg East End and Wilkinsburg Area. She was attending Strayer University online. She was an amazing...

Robert  Doud Rawls

Robert Doud Rawls

Nov 26, 2021

Robert Doud 'Bo-Didley' Rawls, 82, of Salisbury was born to the late Robert Shaver and Ora Ferren Rawls on July 28, 1939 in Rowan County and made his final destination on Friday Nov. 26, 2021 at Novant Health Rowan Regional Medical Center. He attended R. A. Clement High School, retired from Hersey Meters Company and had attended Shady Grove...

Eirka Elaine House Melton

Eirka Elaine House Melton

Nov 10, 2021

Eirka Elaine House Melton,71, of Salisbury was born to the late James Henry House and Iona Claybrook House on November 20, 1949 and departed her life at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House on November 10, 2021. She was a 1968 graduate of Prince high school and attended Rowan Cabarrus College. She retired from W.G Hefner (Bill) Medical Center, where...

Alma  Charleston Corpening

Alma Charleston Corpening

Nov 4, 2021

Alma Charleston Corpening, 78, was born to the late John Lewis and Edna Morrow Charleston in Rowan County on September 25, 1943, and took flight to her new and eternal home Thursday, November 4, 2021. She was a graduate of Dunbar High School in East Spencer, class of 1962; and was last employed with PPG Industries where she then...