Obituaries

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)...

Feb 7, 2025

Sandra Denise Knox 58, of Salisbury was born to Grilnail Knox Whitner and the late Eugene Whitner on July 30, 1966 transition on Friday February 7, at Novant Rowan Regional Medical Center.

She attended the Rowan-Salisbury School System and was last employed with the Rowan-Salisbury School System.

She was preceded in death by...

Feb 7, 2025

Stephanie Denise Washington, 48, of Salisbury was born to the late Rosetta Chambers Miller and Michael Donnell Johnson on September 14,1976 in Rowan County departed her Earthly Life on Friday February 7,2025 at Novant Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, NC .

She attended Rowan-Salisbury School Systems and was last employed as an attendant at a Laundromat....

Feb 2, 2025

Mary Frances Barr Davis 80, of Salisbury departed her Earthly Life on Sunday February 2,2025 surrounded by love ones at her home. She  was born to the late Leroy Barr and Camilla Eaddie Barr on July 24,1944 in Johnsonville, South Carolina.

She was owner of Main Street Legal Cafe in Salisbury, NC and was of...

Jan 19, 2025

Geneva Montresse Fowler 34, of Salisbury was born to the late William J. Fowler and Annie Mae Davis in Forsyth County on October 25,1990 departed her Earthly life on Sunday January 19,2025 at Novant Health Rowan Regional Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Antonio Davis.

She attended...

Jan 17, 2025

Spence Earl Vaughters 55, of Salisbury was born in Rowan County to the late Brenda Vaughters Sherrill transition to family resting place on Friday January 17,2025 at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House.

Mr. Vaughters attended Rowan-Salisbury Schools and had worked at various places.

He was preceded in death by his mother; Brenda V....

Jan 1, 2025

Patrick Wayne Gilmore 54, of Salisbury passed away on Wednesday January 1,2025 was born to the late Maria T. Gilmore Cowan on January 31,1970 in Rowan County.

Mr. Gilmore was a 1988 graduate of Salisbury High School.

He is survived by aunts, cousins and friends.

Memorial Service: Friday January 31, at...

Dec 13, 2024

Bernice Woods Imes 92, of Salisbury was born to the late Anna Jane Hyde Woods and Conyers Woods in Rowan County on June 30,1932 transition from this Earthly life on Friday December 13,2024.

She was educated in the Rowan-Salisbury School System, a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by...

Dec 1, 2024

Shamarion Nyjeic Hooker 20, born on January 1, 2004 in Rowan County to Tracy Hooker and Gregory Seymour passed away on Sunday December 1,2024 in Rowan County.

Shamarion attended Henderson Independent High School and was last employed with Sonic as a cook.

He is survived by his parents; sisters; Riziyah Hooker, Janyah Howie,...

Nov 29, 2024

Mary Catherine Jones Radcliff 94, was born in Cambridge, VA on November 18,1930 to the late Harrison Jones and Mary Haskins Jones transition to her Heavenly home on Friday November 29,2024.

She was educated in New York, worked as a Private Duty Licensed Practical Nurse, a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church where she served on...

Nov 26, 2024

Lovester 'Randy" Murdock 68, of Charlotte was born in Rowan County to the late Robert Lee Murdock and Elsie York Murdock on July 18, 1956 departed his Earthly Life on Tuesday November  236.2024.

1974 graduate of South Rowan High School, a Pet Groomer that loved all animals, a provider of two dogs Diva the mother...

Nov 25, 2024

Carlus Matthew Smith 74, of Salisbury was born to the late  Matthew and  Mary Emma Smith on June 6,1950 in Rowan County departed his Earthly life on November 25,2024.

He was a 1969 graduate of JC Price High School, a self- employed electrician. He could play any instrument , his love was computers, phones and...

Nov 13, 2024

Hubert Miller, Jr. 63 of Salisbury transitioned on Wednesday November 13, 2024 at his home from a broken heart after losing his wife on September 21,2024,he was born to the late Hubert Miller, Sr. and Ruby Mae Thompson Miller.

He was educated in Rowan-Salisbury School System and employed as a Laborer in Manufacturing.

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