Obituaries

Aug 29, 2026

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Elizabeth Lucille Alexander Watson, 87, passed away on August 29, 2026, at Liberty Commons Nursing Home.

Mrs. Watson was born on January 4, 1939 in Salisbury, NC, to the late Norman F. Alexander and Minnie Caldwell and reared by Mozelle Alexander.Mrs. Watson attended Salisbury-Rowan Schools. She was a fun loving mother and homemaker and a former member of Hall's...

Aug 22, 2026

James Edward McConneaughey, affectionately known to family and friends as "Jimmy" or "Kincaid," peacefully departed this life on Saturday, August 22, 2026, at the age of 71. Born on October 17, 1954, to the late Janette McConneaughey Hunter, Jimmy brought warmth, laughter, and unforgettable energy to everyone who knew him.Jimmy was a man of vibrant passions who truly knew how...

Aug 20, 2026

Annie Elizabeth Conner, 78, formerly of East Spencer, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Willow Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Winston-Salem, NC, with her daughter by her bedside.Ms. Conner was born on January 22, 1948, in Salisbury, North Carolina, to the late Mary Elizabeth Correll and Ray Junior Conner. She grew up in Salisbury,...

Aug 14, 2026

Deaconess Willie Jean Massey Lowery, daughter of the late Mrs. Eva Mae Gaither Massey and the late Floyd Henry Massey Sr., was born on April 12, 1940, in Rowan County, North Carolina.

Deaconess Jean Lowery graduated from Livingstone College in Salisbury, North Carolina, where she studied Early Childhood Education. She devoted more than 45 years to educating young people, teaching Math...

Aug 12, 2026

-----------------**Celebratory Obituary for Terry Germaine Cathcart**Terry Germaine Cathcart, born on April 3, 1972, in Salisbury, NC, transitioned to eternal life on August 12, 2026. A beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, Terry's spirit and warmth touched everyone who knew him. He dedicated his life to hard work and was employed with Bestco in Mooresville,NC . Terry loved sneakers and his...

Aug 8, 2026

Frances Ann Williams entered this life on 9 February 1940 and departed into the arms

of her Master on 8 August 2026.

Frances was the daughter of the late Robert Isaac Williams Sr. and the late Queenie

Louise Logan Williams. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, and was the only girl among

three siblings and the middle child. Her brothers...

Aug 8, 2026

Jennifer Teresa Sifford 64, of Granite Quarry, NC was born to the late Theodore Sifford and Essie Mae Woodard Sifford on June 28,1962 in Rowan County.

Ms. Sifford was educated in Rowan-Salisbury School System and was last employed in Food Service at W G Hefner Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Theodore Sifford, Jr.

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Jul 30, 2026

Leon Wendell Holmes passed away peacefully on July 30,2026 at the age of 77 following a brief illness.Leon was born to the late Pansy Holmes Woods and Evernee " Dank" Woods on May 6,1949 in Davidson County.

A 1967 graduate of Dunbar High School and went on to serve his country by enlisting in the...

Jul 24, 2026

On November 21, 1940, John and Edna Dasent of Cox Village, Nevis, welcomed their third child, Viola Brookes into the world. Viola completed her early years of education in Nevis, and migrated to England at the age of 20, during the historical Wind Rush Era when Caribbean people were moving to the United Kingdom by...

Jul 24, 2026

Grace Moree Cranford Smith 70, was born to the late Willie Granford and Moree Glenn Granford on February 6, 1956 in Rowan County departed her Earthly Life on Friday July 24, 2026.

Mrs. Smith was retired from W.G. Hefner Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

She leaves...

Jul 20, 2026

"My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus blood and righteousness "

On Monday July 20, 2026, God called Quontica Monay Richardson 37, of Greensboro NC, born to Kimberly Saunders and Sylvester Richardson from Labor to Reward.

TeeTee as she was affectionately known, was educated in the Lexington City School System. TeeTee...

Jul 13, 2026

Donette Garrison Walker 74, was born to the late Faye C. Garrison and Eugene Patterson, on March 9, 1952, departed this Earthly Life on Monday July 13, 2026 at Novant Health Rowan Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Walker was a 1972 graduate of North Rowan High School and attended Salisbury Business College. She was last employed...

Jul 11, 2026

Lottie Mae Sanford 77, passed away on Saturday July 11,2026 at Novant Health Rowan Regional Medical Center was born to the late Willie James Sanford, Sr.and Lottie Bell Whitfield Sanford on May 30, 1949 in Macon County, Tuskegee, Alabama.

Ms. Sanford was educated in Macon County last employed before retirement as a Certified Nursing Assistant....

Jul 5, 2026

Ruby Delois Archie, 75, of Bronx, New York, passed away on July 5, 2026, at 11:35 p.m. Born in East Spencer, North Carolina, on October 19, 1950, Ruby was the beloved daughter of the late Melvin and Thelma Archie. She carried the strength, warmth, and resilience of her Southern roots with her throughout her life.

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Jul 3, 2026

Charles Edward Corpening, Jr. 73, transition on July 3, 2026 at his home was born on September 13, 1952 to the late Charles Edward Corpening Sr. and Mary Davis Corpening in Rowan County.

He was a 1970 graduate of North Rowan High School and served his country in the US Marine.

He was...

Jun 28, 2026

Jeron Da'King Ellis 17, of Salisbury transition on Sunday June 28, 2026 was born to Delwyn J. Smith Sr. and the late Rashedia Woodberry on February 14, 2009 in Rowan County,

"King" as  he was known to be called atttended Rowan-Salisbury School systems. He loved drawing and listeng to all genre of music.

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Jun 7, 2026

Alvin S. Blackwell was born on March 7, 1953 in Manhattan New York to the late Kenneth Blackwell Sr.and Julia Avery Simmons.

He attended grade school in Salisbury, North Carolina , where shortly after be enlisted in the Marine Corps. Through the years he had several employment opportunities, where He ended his career path with...

Jun 4, 2026

Mamie B. McCorkle 85, of Kernersville,NC passed away on June 4,2026 . Funeral arrangements are pending.

May 27, 2026

Kenneth Ray Hogan 61, of Charlotte, NC was born to the late John Wallace Hogan and Virgina Crosby Hogan on April 9,1965 in Davidson County departed  his Earthly Life on May 27, 2026 at Novant Health Matthew in Matthew ,NC .

Ken was a 1984 graduate of Lexington Senior High School where he excelled in...

May 16, 2026

John Frank Dunlap Jr but so affectionally known as "Dunlap" age 65 born June 30th 1960 to the late John Frank Dunlap Sr and Ernestine Dunlap.

John Frank attended North Rowan High School but graduated from West Rowan High School in 1978. He was known for his strong hands working on cars, his BOLD attitude,...