Obituaries

Dec 9, 2025

Gloria Denise Farris Martin, 66 of Kannapolis, NC was born on April 8, 1959 to  William A. Farris, Sr. and the late Estelle Neal Farris in Cabarrus County, transition on Tuesday December 9,2025 surrounded by her family and love ones by her bedside.

She was a 1977 graduate of A.L. Brown High School, a faithful...

Nov 27, 2025

David Adrain Brown 69, of Salisbury was born to the late Samuel David  and Getrude Ferguson Brown on January 20, 1956 in Rowan County departed his Earthly Life on November 27,2025.

Mr. Brown was a 1974 graduate of North Rowan High School , after high school he joined the US Army and was employed by...

Nov 2, 2025

Diana Michele Stephens, lovingly known as "Boo," passed away peacefully in Charlotte, North Carolina, surrounded by her family. Born on May 28, 1959, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to her father, Paul Stephens, and her mother, Minnie Maple, Diana lived a life filled with love, laughter, and devotion to her family.

Diana was preceded in death by...

Oct 29, 2025

Ty-Shawn Xavier Barnes was born in Rowan County to Unique Barnes on November 26,2024 slipped back into the arms of Our Lord and Savior on October 29, 2025.

A  beautiful, happy and loving baby boy them loved his mother. He won't let her step 2 feet away. Let his memories be cherished by those that...

Oct 27, 2025

Mr. Lee Henry Gray of Salisbury, NC passed away on October 27, 2025 at the Glenn Kiser Hospice House surrounded by his loved ones. Lee was born April 2, 1950 in Columbia, SC to Genover Parker Gray and the late Willie Gray. Lee was reared in the home of the late Reverend John and Iva Lou Gray....

Oct 23, 2025

Theodore "Ted" Thompson 74, of Mocksville NC passed away Thursday, October 23,, 2025 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Born and raised in Hanover, NH, Ted was the son of Edwin and Janet Thompson.

His love for nature and all that it offers guided his lifestyle. Ted was a proud master sculptor of fine wooden vessels...

Oct 16, 2025

Jerry Wayne Lovell, Sr. 73, was born in Rowan County to the late Herman and Mary Montgomery Lovell on March 3, 1952 transistioned on Thursday October 16, 2025 at Iredell Memorial Hospital in Statesville,NC.

He received his GED from Mitchell Community College, last employed with Ingersol-Rand and was associated with the Church of Christ.

Oct 15, 2025

Melvin Carlton Massey 91, of Salisbury was born to the late I.G. and Ada Harris Massey on February 26, 1934 in Rowan County transitioned on Wednesday October 15, 2025 at Novant Health Rowan Regional Medical Center.

He was a graduate of JC Price High School and later enlisted in the US Navy where he served...

Oct 7, 2025

William " Billy" Nokumbis Phillips 90, was born to the late Ada Conyers Phillips on September 11,1935 in Rowan County transitioned on Tuesday October 7, at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House .

He attended  Rowan -Salisbury Schools, he was a construction worker and had  attended Henderson Grove Baptist Church before declining health.

He...

Oct 7, 2025

Claymore Jones, Sr. 53, was born to the late Nathaniel Jones, Jr. and Roberta Bell Jones on January 12,19972 in Detroit, Michigan transition on Tuesday October 07,2025 at Novant Health Rowan Regional Medical Center.

He  attended  school in Wayne County, later receiving his GED and he was self-employed. He was loved by many and he...

Oct 7, 2025

Reginald Mendell Brown "Reggie" 34, of Charlotte,NC passed away on Tuesday October 7,2025 . Reggie was born to Lolita Brown Alston and Calvin Swann in Rowan County on September 14, 1991.

He attended Knox Middle School of Salisbury,NC  and graduated in 2009 from E.E. Waddell High School, Charlotte,NC . Reggie was a dedicated worker and...

Sep 27, 2025

Derrick Alexander Robbins , 59, of Charlotte, North Carolina, departed this life on September 27, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Charlotte, NorthCarolina on October 18, 1965, to the late John Robbins and Mary S. Robbins.

A 1984 graduate of Independence High School, Derrick embarked on a long and dedicated career...

Sep 26, 2025

Edward "Darnell" Gibson 74, of Salisbury was born to the late Edward Wood Gibson and Evelyn C. Harris Gibson on June 2,1951 in Rowan County departed his Earthly Life on Friday September 26,2025 at  home sourrounded by love ones.

He was educated in the Rowan-Salisbury School Systems, he retired after twenty five years with HBD...

Sep 24, 2025

Michael  "Killa"Earl Miller 53, transition on September 24,2025 in Salisbury, NC.  He was the beloved son of Vickie Miller-Dawkins and the late Robert Jones born on March 15, 1972 in Rowan County, NC.

He was last employed with Compass Healthcare and Rehabilitation  as a dietary cook in Salisbury,NC  with dedication and strong work ethics and ...

Sep 11, 2025

Tory Devoe Lane 35, passed away on September 11, 2025 in High Point, NC was born to Michelle Stinson but reared by Gregory and Minister Shirley Lane . He was born in Rowan County on October 20,1989.

He attended Rowan-Salisbury School and worked several jobs in the area.

He loved his children and...

Sep 3, 2025

William Adron Stout 50, of Salisbury passed away on Wednesday September 3, 2025 at Novant Health Rowan Regional Medical Center was born to Valerie Hill Stout and the late Norman Lee Stout on March 19, 1975 in Rowan County.

He was a graduate of North Rowan High School , previously employed at Cannon Mills, S&D...

Sep 1, 2025

Celebration of Life for Cheryl Denise Avery

With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the life and legacy of Cheryl Denise Avery, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who transitioned peacefully into eternal rest at her home in Linwood, NC. Born on August 17, 1965, in McKeesport, PA, Cheryl was the...

Sep 1, 2025

Barbara Rebecca Blair Blackwell, 72 of Salisbury departed this Earthly Life on Monday September 1, 2025 at Novant Health Rowan Regional Medical Center was born to the late Henry Blair, Jr. and Mary Elizabeth Blackwell on March 11,1953 in Rowan County.

She attended Dunbar High School and was employed as a Supervisor of Housekeeping at...

Aug 31, 2025

John Gaston Noble III, 78 was born in Rowan County to the late John Gaston Noble Sr. and Lucille Archie Noble on January 14,1947 completing his duty as a Servant here entered  into Eternal Rest on Sunday August 31, 2025 at Novant Health Rowan Regional Medical Center.

John was a graduate of Dunbar High School...

Aug 30, 2025

Amillieon King Smith 2, of Salisbury was born in Rowan County on August 15,2023 to Taliyah Gibson and Raquan Smith. God called his "Angel" back home for Eternal Rest on August 30,2025 at Atrium Wake Forest Medical Center in Winston-Salem,NC .

He was preceded in death by an uncle: Tyjuan Gibson.

He attended...