Obituaries

Apr 23, 2025

Michael Lewis Washington, age 66, of Salisbury, North Carolina, he was born to the late Isiah and Marie Riley Washington  passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025.

Michael proudly served in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Gulf War (Operation Desert Storm). After his military service, he dedicated his life to...

Apr 15, 2025

Samara Nechele Tisdale, beloved daughter of Terry Willis of Summerville, SC, and Sharon Logan of Salisbury, NC, was born on February 15, 1993, in Greensboro, North Carolina. On her 32nd birthday, February 15, 2025,

Samara was called to eternal rest in Wake Forest, North Carolina. A 2012 graduate of A. L. Brown High School in...

Apr 13, 2025

Brittany Desha Thompson 37, was born in Rowan County to April Graham Thompson and the late Jimmy Tyrone Thompson on February 23, 1988 departed her Earthly Life on Sunday April 13, 2025.

She  attended Rowan- Salisbury School Systems and worked in  hospitality at the Hilton Hotel.

Brittany enjoyed her life to the fullness...

Apr 10, 2025

Diann Celestine Wilder Sanders 64, of Salisbury departed her Earthly life on Thursday April 10, 2025 at Novant Health Rowan Regional Medical Center was born to Arthur Wilder, Sr. and the late Bertha Jackson Wilder on May 18, 1960 in Rowan County.

Living a full and blessed life she now went on to be with...

Apr 9, 2025

Our beloved mother, Anita Taylor Scott, age 58, was born on August 22, 1966, in Queens, New York, to Juanita Harris Taylor and the late Clyde Burton Taylor. She passed away on April 9, 2025, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC, surrounded by her loved ones.

Anita retired from Kimberly-Clark...

Apr 7, 2025

Elizabeth 'Liz' McCorkle  was born on August 23, 1940 in Florence, S.C.  She was the only child born to her parents, Alan and Ruth Gainey. Liz was a chubby child and family member's affectionately nicknamed her "Fattie" which stuck with her through adulthood. Unfortunately, Elizabeths mother Ruth Gainey succumbed to an illness and passed away on March...

Apr 7, 2025

Jack D. Paris, 84, of Salisbury, NC, died at 7:30 am on Monday, April 7, 2025, at Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. He was born December 15, 1940, to Basil and Betty (Stufflebeam) Paris.

Jack was raised in Southern Iowa, and after graduation from high school, he began a forty-six-year career in...

Apr 3, 2025

Ruth Doris Davis Lewis, aged 83 and full of grace, made her triumphant transition into eternal rest, peacefully at home on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Born on August 26, 1941, in Rowan County, NC, she was the beloved daughter of the late Frank Davis and the late Janie Bell McDuffie Davis.

Ruth was...

Apr 3, 2025

Pearl Lee Allen 66, of Salisbury, NC was born to the late James Allen and Selena Clark Allen in Hartwell, GA on February 4, 1959 transition on Thursday April 3, 2025  at the Select Specialty Hospital in Greensboro ,NC.

Ms. Allen was educated in Hart County School System and last employed with RHA, she attended...

Mar 18, 2025

Angela Ann Robinson, 62, transition on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, atGlenn A. Kiser Hospice House following a lengthy illness. She was born in Rowan County on March 26, 1962, to Annie Heilig Robinson and the late Cecil Lorenza Robinson. Angela was a proud graduate of Salisbury High School and devoted much of her life to helping others....

Mar 16, 2025

Marcus Antwane Corry, Jr.

Affectionately known as "Batman," Marcus Antwane Corry, Jr., age 25, was welcomed into eternity on March 16, 2025. Born to Marcus Antwane Corry, Sr. and Dr. Nicole Sherrill-Jamison, Marcus was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, uncle and friend whose presence brought warmth, joy, and inspiration to all who knew him....

Mar 14, 2025

Tayvon Ty"Sir Goodman 17, was born in Forsyth County to Trishena Bolt and Tavares Goodman on February 7,2008 gently slipped away into his Marvelous Home on Friday March 14, 2025 at Atrium Levine Children's Hospital in Charlotte, NC.

He leaves to his parents; Trishena Bolt and Tavares Goodman, sister; Tayla Goodman, a host of other...

Mar 7, 2025

On Friday, March 7, 2025 the good Lord, called another faithful servant home. Mrs. Mary Becky Ruth "Shirley" (Hairston) Leverette, transitioned peacefully, from Atrium Health High Point Regional Hospital, into eternal rest. She was surrounded by love.

Ms Shirley was born in Lexington, NC on December 16, 1952, to the late Harry Hairston and Viola...

Mar 7, 2025

Andrew Threadgill, Jr. 62, of Salisbury was born to the late Andrew and Maudaree Talford, Sr., on January 22, 1963 in Rowan County departed his life on March 7, 2025 Novant Health Rowan Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, NC.

He attended Rowan-Salisbury School Systems , completed his education in the Job Corp and was employed...

Mar 3, 2025

Melvin Eugene Fisher, 72, of Salisbury, North Carolina, passed away from this earthly life and entered eternal rest on Monday March 3, 2025, at The Meadows of Rockwell, North Carolina.

"Fish" as he was affectionately called, was born in Salisbury North Carolina on October 26, 1952, and was born to the late Rosa Mae Fisher...

Feb 22, 2025

Kenneth Lewis Gibson, 69, of Salisbury was born to the late  Edward and Evelyn Harris Gibson on October 19, 1955 departed his Earthly Life on Saturday February 22, 2025 at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center.

He was last employed at Apex in the Maintenance Department and was a member of God's Will Be Done Ministry....

Feb 20, 2025

Emmanuel Wayne Houston, Jr 18, of Salisbury passed away on Thursday February 20,2025 was born to Emmanuel and Emma Miller Houston, Sr. on September 11,2006. Mr. Houston attended Rowan- Salisbury Schools . He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents; Bertha Miller, Easton Rucker, Hilyoud and Ora Lee Houston. He is survived by his...

Feb 18, 2025

Debra Ann Hunter Underwood 64, of Salisbury was born to the late Daniel Lowe and Jeanette McConneaughy on October 31,1960  in Rowan County departed her Earthly Life on Tuesday February 18, 2025 at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House .

Mrs. Underwood was last employed at the Ramada Inn and was of Baptist faith.

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Feb 16, 2025

Master Rayquan Tykari Smith 6, years old was born in Rowan County to Tylexus Davis and Raymond Smith, Jr. on July 11,2018 and return to  back to our Savior's arms on February 16, 2025 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Medical Center.

Life was short but cherished by many he is survived by his parents: Tylexus...

Feb 11, 2025

Georgetta Ferguson, age 91,was preceded in death by her husbands, Preston Ferguson, Joseph Atkinson and Harry Lee Brown Senior. Georgetta, the eldest of five(5) siblings, is survived by Sally Mae Baucom, Waterbury, Connecticut, and was preceded in death by Cornelia (Noki) Beasley, Raymond Ettson, and Janie Hamilton. Georgetta was preceded in death by her daughter Sharon (Marvin)...