Obituaries

Aug 4, 2023

Tonya LaShawn Tate 50, of Statesville passed away on Friday August at Wake Forest Medical Center was born to the late James and Joyce Hairston Tate on July 6, 1973 in Iredell County.

She was a caregiver and a member of Miracle Tabernacle.

She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings; Lisa...

Jul 31, 2023

Mrs. Mae Ellen Garrison, 79, fondly known as "Sister" of Salisbury, NC, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 31, 2023, at her home. She was born in Columbia, SC, on December 24, 1943, to the late John Wallace Davis, Sr. and Francenia Harmon Davis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Garrison Jr.; son, Brian...

Jul 24, 2023

SALISBURY – Deacon Samuel "Sam" Murphy 89, of Salisbury was born to the late Logan Murphy and Rebecca Matthews on August 8, 1933 in Allendale, SC transition his Earthly Life to his Heavenly Home on Monday July 24, 2023 at Trinity Oaks after a brief illness.

Mr. Murphy attended Public Schools in South Carolina, Owner/Operator...

Jul 17, 2023

Edna Mae Davis Thomas, 80, was born to the late Cleophus Davis and Dora Mills Davis on February 18, 1943 in Rowan County  transition on July 17,2023.

Mrs. Thomas was a 1961 graduate of Dunbar High School and retired from the New York Department of Education.

He was preceded in death by her...

Jul 3, 2023

SALISBURY – O. Keith Sherrill, 49, of Salisbury was born to Leonard Matthews and the late Patricia Sherrill on Oct. 23, 1973 in Rowan County departed his earthly life on July 3, 2023 at Novant Health Rowan Regional Medical Center.

He was a 1993 graduate of Salisbury High School and was a self-employed Truck Driver....

Jun 24, 2023

SALISBURY – Walter Lee Jones, Sr., 78, was born to the late Willie C. Jones and Alberta Robinson Jones on March 28, 1945 in Rowan County. He departed his earthly life on June 24, 2023 at Novant Health Rowan Regional Medical Center.

He attended J.C. Price High School, retired from W.G. Hefner Medical and worshipped...

Jun 15, 2023

– Robert Shontae (Ben) Whisonant, 45, born on May 06, 1978 to Bengey Hill and the late Beverly Whisonant in Salisbury passed away on June 15, 2023.

A 1996 graduate of Salisbury High School and attended Fayetteville State University. He was preceded in death by his mother Beverly Whisonant and grandmother Patricia Whisonant.

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May 23, 2023

Charlotte, NC - Audrey Denise Turner Sims, age 59, passed away on May 23, 2023, at Novant Health Matthews Medical Center in Matthews, NC. She was a loving person and will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her. Audrey was born on January 1, 1964, in Salisbury, NC, and was the loving...

May 17, 2023

Aaron Emanuel "Mike" Litaker 63, of Salisbury was born to  Yvonne Stevenson Edwards and Aaron E. Litaker, Sr. on July 17, 1959 in Rowan County made his transition on May 17,2023 at Novant Health Presbyterian Hospital Charlotte, NC after a brief illness.

He attended West Rowan High School and later recieved his GED  and was...

May 16, 2023

Mary Lucille Montgomery Ellis 76, of Salisbury was born to the late Alma Montgomery Keaton on September 14, 1946 in Rowan County transition on Tuesday May 16, 2023 at Novant Health Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, NC.

She had attended RA Clement High School and a former member of Moores Chapel A.M.E. Zion where she had...

May 14, 2023

Dorothy Louise "Do" Cherry Chapman 82, of Salisbury, was born to the late Leroy Ellis and Laura Cherry on March 31, 1941 in Rowan County transition on Sunday May 14, 2023. 1959 graduate of  R.A. Clement High School , last employed as a Seamstress at Haleyville Drapery, a member of Mt. Zion C.M.E. where she served on...

May 13, 2023

Allene Glasco Alexander, 78, of Salisbury was born to the late John Glasco and Gussie Rogers Glasco on Jan. 2, 1945 in Rowan County passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Novant Health Rowan Regional Medical Center.

She attended JC Price, her last employment was at The Brian Center as a Certified Nursing Assistant....

May 12, 2023

David Heath Jr., 92 was born to the late  David Heath Sr. and Dorsey Hill Heath in Rock Hill, SC on June 5, 1930 passed away on May 12, 2023.

He attended Salisbury - Rowan School Systems , a U.S. Army Veteran and he retired  from the  W. G Hefner Medical Center after forty years....

May 10, 2023

Johnnie Mae Torrence, 70, of Salisbury was born April 9, 1953 in Rowan County to John Glasco and Florence Oglesby departed her life on Wednesday May 10, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones at her home.

She was educated in the Rowan -Salisbury School System , a Certified Nursing Assistant  and member of Blessing of...

May 6, 2023

Audria Lynette Coney-Black 47, of Salisbury was to Ira Coney and the late Lillian Kennedy on November 18,1975 in Elizabeth, NJ departed her earthly life on Saturday May 6,2023 at Novant Health Rowan Regional Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her mother; Lillian Kennedy

She was educated in New Jersey and...

May 6, 2023

Shountel Yvonne Sanford 43, of Kannapolis was born on July 2, 1979 in New York City to Lawrence S. Boyd and Lottie  Mae Sanford departed this earthly life on Saturday May 6, 2023 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC.

A graduate of Livingstone College and  last employed as a Counselor for a Group Home,...

May 3, 2023

Sarah Armina Bohannon Leverett 94, was born to the late Early J. Bohannon and Ida Murray Bohannon on July 27, 1928 in Forsyth County passed away on May 3,2023 .

She was a graduate of Dunbar High School and was last employed as a Childcare caregiver. She was a faithful member of Shadyside Presbyterian Church...

Apr 26, 2023

Jesse James Gibbs, Sr. 72, was  born to the late  Thomas Gibbs, Sr. and Alice Oliver GIbbs in Catawba County, SC on February 25, 1951 transition on Wednesday April 26, 2023 at Novant Health Regional Medical Center.

He was last employed with Rusher Tires as a mechanic and was a member of Gethsemane Missionary Baptist...

Apr 21, 2023

Tammy Maelene Shepherd 55, of Lexington was born to the late James Shepherd and Barbara Jean Robinson McKee in Rowan County on October 12,1967 departed this earthly life on Friday April 21,2023.

A 1987 graduate of South Rowan High and faithful employed with Haleys Future Leader Childcare as a teacher and bus driver in Salisbury,...

Apr 17, 2023

Mr. Christopher "Chris'' Matthew Smith, 31, of Salisbury, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023 in Dallas, Texas. Chris was born on February 11, 1992 in Salisbury, North Carolina.

A 2010 graduate from West Rowan High School where he played on the varsity basketball and football teams. Chris also played basketball for AAU team. In...