Obituaries

Aug 29, 2023

Antwan Keown Hines 38, of N. Wilkesboro transition on Tuesday August 29, 2023 was born in Baltimore, MD, to Allen D. Hines and Carolyn E. Flemings on April 23, 1985.

He received his GED and was employed with Tyson Foods in N. Wilkesboro as an assembler.

He is survived by his father;Allen D....

Aug 28, 2023

James Edward "Buck" Blakeney, Jr. departed his earthly home on Monday, August 28, 2023, at The Glenn Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury, North Carolina. He was born to the late Lillie Mae Blakeney Feamster and James Edward Blakeney Sr. in Salisbury, North Carolina, on August 09, 1946.

He graduated from JC Price High School, in...

Aug 23, 2023

Thomas Henry Lowe, a resident of Duncan, South Carolina passed away on August 23, 2023, at the age of 83. Thomas was born to the late Daniel and Muriel Morrow Lowe in Granite Quarry, North Carolina. A 1958 graduate of Dunbar School he attended Livingstone College and graduated from City College of the City University of New...

Aug 15, 2023

Sherman A. Miller SALISBURY – Sherman Alexander Miller 52, of Salisbury was born to William Miller and the late Dorothy Rorie Miller on October 19,1970 passed away on Tuesday August 15, 2023. He attended Rowan-Salisbury School System and was a Truck Driver. He was preceded in death by his mother: Dorothy Miller. He leaves memories to his...

Aug 13, 2023

SALISBURY – Shirley Ann Turner Williams 73, of Salisbury departed her earthly life on Sunday August 13,2023 at Atrium Health Cabarrus, was born to the late Charles and Emma Allen Turner on September 26,1949 in Hart County, GA. She retired from Novant Health Rowan Regional Medical Center in Food Service and was a member of Lilly's Chapel....

Aug 13, 2023

Shirley Ann Turner Williams 73, of Salisbury departed her earthly life on Sunday August 13,2023 at Atrium Health Cabarrus, was born to the late Charles and Emma Allen Turner on September 26,1949 in Hart County, GA.

She retired from Novant Health Rowan Regional Medical Center in Food Service and was a member of Lilly's Chapel....

Aug 12, 2023

Dallas Alexander Bryant six months old, was born to LaNora Jackson and  D'Mari Bryant , Sr. on  February 11, 2023 in Cabarrus County passed away on Saturday August 12,2023.

He is survived by his parents ; brothers; D'Mari Bryant, Jr and D'Mani Bryant and  a host of other relatives.

Funeral Service Sunday August...

Aug 5, 2023

Sharon Duone Brown Jones 68, was born August 30, 1954 to Georgetta Atkinson Brown and the late Harry Brown Sr.  in Thomasville , NC, made her transition at Novant Forsyth Medical Center on Saturday August 5, 2023.

Mrs. Jones was a 1972 graduate of Thomasville High School, graduate of North Carolina Central University...

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....