Obituaries

Mar 13, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Fleming McGuire 99, of Salisbury was born to the late Robert Lee and Susie Mae McKinney Fleming Sr.,in Rowan County on October 24, 1924 transition to her final resting place on March 13,2024 at  Compass Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She attended Rowan-Salisbury School , a Licensed Practical Nurse working in the hospital. She was of...

Mar 11, 2024

Xavier "Zay" Marquis Haley, born June 9, 2000 in Salisbury, North Carolina to Ms. Tracey Haley and Mr. Grover Garrison peacefully transitioned from this earthly journey on March 11, 2024 at 6:40 PM at Novant Health Rowan Regional Hospital, surrounded by loved ones.

Xavier affectionately known as "Zayley" or "Zay" was a cherished father, son,...

Mar 1, 2024

Tamara McCorkle Graham 63, of Lexington was born to the late Harvey Russell Sr.,and Mamie Chamberlin McCorkle on May 4, 1960  in Rowan County transition on Friday March 1,2024.

1978 graduate of East Rowan High School and was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her parents and sister Martillia McCorkle.

Mar 1, 2024

Under the vast Carolina sky, where the whispers of the wind carry stories of days past, Travis James "TJ" Fennell, age 38, departed this earthly realm on the first of March, 2024, in the quietude of Salisbury, NC. Born in the heart of Brooklyn on a summer's day, June 24, 1985, TJ's journey began—a tapestry of moments...

Feb 4, 2024

Mary B. Lovell was born on August 21, 1940, to the late Herman and Mary Lovell. Mary peacefully entered into her eternal resting place on Sunday, February 4, 2024, after a brief illness. Mary affectionally known as Beatrice, to family and friends. Mary was born and raised in Cleveland, North Carolina. Mary attended and graduated in 1958...

Jan 14, 2024

Mr. Samuel Edward Golden Jr. "JUNE" or "JUNE BUG" was a loving partner, father, grandfather and a great grandfather, brother, friend, uncle, brother, in-law. Samuel passed away on January 14th 2024 at the age of 69.

Samuel was born to Samuel Edward Golden Sr. and Shirley Golden in Jamaica Queens, NY on January 19th 1954....

Jan 9, 2024

Betty Lousie Smith Hutchins 93, was born to the late George Washington Leach and Odessa Smith on May 11,1930 in Rowan County transition on January 9, 2024 at The Laurels of Salisbury in Salisbury,NC .

Ms. Hutchins attended Rowan-Salisbury School System, a LPN in New York and Salisbury,NC, a member of Jerusalem Baptist Church,Spencer, NC...

Jan 9, 2024

Melvin Jay Ingram 72, of Charlotte departed his Earthly life on Tuesday January 9,2024 at Atrium Health Pineville, NC after a lengthy illness, Mr. Ingram was born to the late Fred Ingram and Gladys Patteron Ingram in Rowan County on February 20,1951.

Melvin was preceded in death by his parents , his aunt & uncle,...

Jan 4, 2024

Iler "Beetsie"Barger Davis 88, of Salisbury was born to the late James Barger and Ruth Coleman Barger on November 30,1935 in Rowan County transitioned into her new life on January 4,2024 in Guilford  County.

Mrs. Davis was a graduate of JC Price High School , a very active in the Alumni Chapter of JC Price...

Jan 2, 2024

Frances Robertson 83, of East Spencer was born to the late Wilbert Robertson,Sr. and Annie Mae Sims Robertson on February 12,1940 in Rowan County departed her earthly life on January 3, 2024 at Accordius Nursing Home in Salisbury.

She attended Rowan-Salisbury Schools , a homemaker and caregiver for all the family children.

She...

Jan 1, 2024

Abdul Mutinh Omosheni Mabifa was born on Wednesday, June 29, 1994 at 6:07 PM, in Greensboro, NC. He passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024. Sheni or "Shane" (a nickname his friends used)  will forever be remembered as a loving family member, and a wonderful friend. His best friend Gabe saw him as his very own brother....

Dec 22, 2023

Damian Domonique Robertson 33, of Salisbury, NC was born to Jenetta Williams Robertson and Adam Commodore Robertson Jr.on June 5, 1990, departed on December 22,2023 at Glenn A. Kiser House.

He attended Rowan-Salisbury Schools later receiving his GED. He was a member of Dorsett Chapel UCC and last employed with Gildan.

He loved...

Dec 19, 2023

Eric Leroy Thomas, known by family members as, "Rico or Coe" and by his wife,"Mr. Thomas", age 59, lost his battle with cancer on December 19, 2023 at his home in Atlanta, Georgia.

Eric was born on July 14, 1964 in Thomasville, NC to Ms. Mattie Ruth Litte and Robert Leroy Thomas. He...

Dec 10, 2023

Michael Donnell Johnson, 65 of Salisbury was born in Rowan County to the late  Robert Johnson and Nelly Wood Johnson on December 13,1957 departed his earthly life on December 10, 2023 at the Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House.

He attended Rowan-Salisbury Schools and was last employed as a concrete layer with Jim Bost Construction.

Dec 4, 2023

Mr. James Adams 57, was born to the late William L. Eckles,Sr. and Doris Jean Adams Parker on December, 24, 1957 in Iredell County. He departed his earthly life on Monday December 4,2023 at 507 Park Avenue, Salisbury, NC.

He attended Iredell County School and was last employed with Greensboro Coliseum in housekeeping.

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Nov 18, 2023

Hattie Bell Polk 67, of Salisbury departed her earthly life on Saturday November 18,2023 at Five Oaks Rehabilitation in Concord, NC was born to the late Charles James Bell and Lena Smoot Bell on December 27,1955 in Rowan County.

She was last employed with Compass Rehabilitation as a Certified Nursing Assistant, a member of God's...

Nov 3, 2023

Frederica LaShon Smith Bush 52, was born to William " Bill" Witherspoon and the late Gwendolyn Parks Oakley on July 13,1971 in Rowan County departed her life on Friday November 3, 2023 at Atrium Health Care, Charlotte, NC.

She was a graduate of North Rowan High School and attended Fayetteville State University, a member of...

Oct 26, 2023

Raymond Terry Weddington (Terry) departed this life on October 26, 2023 at Glen Kiser Hospice House at the age of 64. Due to a prolonged illness.

Mr Weddington was born on February 24, 1959 Mattie Weddington and John Frank White. He was born in Goldsboro, NC.

Terry attended school in Rowan County and...

Sep 26, 2023

Michael Andrea Heilig 71, was born to the late Earl Miller and Irene Heilig Miller on November 8,1951 in Rowan County transition on Tuesday September 26,2023.

A 1970 graduate of North Rowan High School, he entered the USA Air Force,he retired from WG  "Bill" Hefner Medical Center and  was a member of Jerusalem Baptist Church....

Sep 20, 2023

Nicholas "Nick" Makel Hall 19, of Salisbury transition on Wednesday September 20,2023 was born to Michael Hall and the late Monique Talley on March 30, 2004.

He was preceded in death by his mother; Monique Talley,grandmother; Louise Talley and aunt Charlese Hall.

2022 graduate of Salisbury High School, member of the football team ...