Obituaries

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...

Aug 4, 2025

Alonda Ray Miller 51, of Salisbury was born to Carol Gillispie Miller and the late Donald Ray Miller in Iredell County on September 4, 1973 departed his Earthly Life on Monday August 4, 2025.

He was educated in Rowan- Salisbury School Systems and worked several jobs in the Salisbury area.

He was preceded...

Jul 30, 2025

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award me on that day, and not only to me, but also to all who have loved his appearing. II Timothy 4:7 -...

Jul 30, 2025

Willie James Johnson,Jr 32, of Salisbury was born to Willie James Johnson, Sr. and the late Sonya P. Rankin on Aprill 22. 1993 departed his Earthly life on July 30,2025.

He attended Rowan-Salisbury School System and was self-employed.

He was preceded in death by his mother; Sonya P. Rankin and grandfather;Theodore Oglesby.

Jul 20, 2025

Kimberly Chon Sifford, affectionately known as "Kim," of Granite Quarry, North Carolina, peacefully departed this life on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at the age of 60. Born on October 26, 1964, she was the beloved daughter of Patricia Ellis Sifford and the late Ford V. Sifford, Jr. Kim was a devoted daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, godmother, and...

Jun 28, 2025

Robert Louis Frost, age 86, of Mocksville, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, June 28, 2025, with his family at his side. Mr. Frost, the son of the late Arthur William Frost, Sr. and Mabel Hudson Frost, was born on January 9, 1939 in Davie County.

Mr. Frost graduated from Dunbar High School in East...

Jun 18, 2025

Mrs. Norma "Lisa" Heilig Geter, daughter of Naomi Heilig Gray and Edward Stoner, was born September 10, 1959 in Rowan County, NC, on Wednesday June 18, 2025, she was called home to her eternal rest.

Mrs. Geter attended  Rowan- Salisbury Schools and received her GED from Rowan Cabarrus Community . She worked in textile for...

Jun 15, 2025

Ty'Kese Ross Lamont Warren, 23, was born on November 13, 2001, to Tekeshia Gill and Norman Warren in Rowan County. He departed this life on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC.

Ty'Kese was a 2020 graduate of West Rowan High School, where he proudly stood out...

Jun 1, 2025

Romero Lark 66, of Salisbury was born to Frezelle Lark Campbell and the late George Stout on October 26, 1958 in Rowan County departed this life on Sunday June 1, 2025 after a lengthy illness at the Salisbury Rehabilitation Center.

He attended the Rowan- Salisbury School System and was last employed with NC Finishing Company....

May 29, 2025

A'Daysha Durieyanna Shanice Lowery Pruitt 25, of Salisbury departed her life on May 29,2025 was born to Anthony Wayne Pruitt and Betty Lowery Pruitt in Rowan County on March 22, 2000.

She was educated in the Rowan-Salisbury School System and last attended A.L. Brown High School in Kannapolis,NC .

She was preceded in...

May 21, 2025

Anthony O'Neil Stalling 65, of East Spencer, was born to Oneil Stalling and the late Alma Gaines Stalling on November 21, 1959 in Philadelphia,PA departed his Earthly Life on May 21, 2025 at Lexington Health Care after an extended illness.

Mr. Stalling was a 1977 graduate of Salisbury High School where he was an outstanding...

May 8, 2025

Samuel Ervin Wiley was born on April 25,1934 in East Spencer , NC He was the second oldest of five children born to Angeline Kelly and Jay Vance Wiley, Sr.

He attended Dunbar High School  and graduated in 1953, Sam was a starting member of his high school basketball team.

He later went...

Apr 26, 2025

Marjorie Ree Brooks Williams, 91 was born in Northampton County on June 25, 1933 to the late Napoleon Brooks and Rachel Davis Brooks departed her Earthly Life on Saturday April 26, 2025 at her home after an extended illness.

She was educated in Northhampton County and move Lexington working in various places throughout her life...