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Mr. Calvin Anthony Brotherton
Jan 29, 2022
Mr. Calvin Anthony Brotherton was born on November 5, 1982 to the Late Kevin Brotherton and Sarah Cherry Etheredge in Rowan County, North Carolina. He departed this life on January 29, 2022 at his residence. He attended Henderson Independent High School. He graduated on May 25, 2002. He loved going fishing and throwing together cook-outs for his family and friends....
Emma Ruth Smith
Jan 2, 2022
On Sunday, January 2, 2022, our dearly beloved Emma Ruth Cooper Smith 85, of Hamptonville, NC, transitioned from labor to eternal rest at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born July 8, 1936 in Fall Creek, Yadkin County, NC to Homer Cooper and Ruby Martin Cooper. She attended Yadkin County Public Schools and graduated from Booneville High School....
Mrs. Shirley Marie Culbertson
Dec 23, 2021
Mrs. Shirley Strange Culbertson, 78, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Presbyterian Hospital. She was born on August 13, 1943, in Iredell County to the late Robert and Lona (Patterson) Strange. Shirley graduated from Rowan Cabarrus Community College in Salisbury, NC., where she received numerous certificates. She worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for many years. Shirley married...
Mr. John Mark Chambers
Dec 6, 2021
Mr. John Mark Chambers (Johnny), 60 years old of 229 Lloyd Street, Salisbury, North Carolina, passed away Monday, December 6, 2021, at the Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House, 1229 Statesville, Blvd., Salisbury, North Carolina, after a very brief illness. John Mark was born April 14, 1961 in Rowan County. John Chambers was the son of the late Bishop Walter Chambers...
Mr. James Adam Cook
Nov 14, 2021
Spencer: Mr. James Adam Cook, age 85, son of the late Pearlie Mae Perkins Cook Johnson and Lewis Cook and stepfather J.T. Johnson was born March 19, 1936, in Salisbury, North Carolina. On Sunday, November 14, 2021, he exchanged life for eternal life. James worked at Cannon Mills and went on to become self-employed, learning many trades and even building...
Mr. William Anthony Gillespie
Nov 7, 2021
Mr. William Anthony Gillespie 57, was born on September 25, 1964 to the late Matthew Neil Ray, Sr. and Annie G. Willis. He departed this life on Sunday, November 7, 2021, at home. William was educated in the Hoke County School System, Raeford North Carolina and graduated with the class of 1982. Also, he took great pride in the fact...
Mrs. Geraldine Trueblood Chambers
Oct 15, 2021
Geraldine Trueblood Chambers, age 87, passed from life unto life eternal on Friday, October 15, 2021. She was the daughter of Memphis and Geneva Trueblood, and sister to Gertie Trueblood Dru, all of whom have proceeded her in death. She was born September 16, 1934, in Salisbury, NC. Mrs. Chambers attended Dunbar High School in East Spencer, NC, and retired...
Ms. Emma Jean Lewis
Aug 27, 2021
Ms. Emma Jean Lewis, a beloved sister, aunt, cousin, niece and friend graced the world with her presence on July 1, 1965 in Attala County, Mississippi. She was the precious baby girl born to Jessie Roe and Classie Lewis. She passed away and left a deep hole in the hearts of so many on August 27, 2021 at the age...
Mr. Homer Eugene Brooks Jr.
Aug 21, 2021
Mr. Homer Eugene Brooks, Jr., age 64, passed away, Saturday, August 21, 2021, in Cleveland, North Carolina at his residence. Boone-Carroll Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Cleveland, North Carolina is assisting the Brooks family. Online condolences may be sent to boone-carrollfh.com Events Details are pending.
Mr. Renard Paul Cuthbertson
Jul 30, 2021
CLEVELAND - Mr. Renard Paul Cuthbertson, 73, of Cleveland, North Carolina, was born on April 2, 1948, to the late Wyatt Cuthbertson, Sr. and the late Rosetta Cowan Cuthbertson. He graduated from R.A. Clement High School and worked for St. Mary's Hospital in N.Y., Davis Construction in Salisbury and C.N.N. in Atlanta. Paul was an easy going, well-dressed man, who...
Mr. John Kenneth Pardue
Jul 26, 2021
Mr. John Kenneth (Pete) Pardue, age 82 of McGrady, North Carolina passed away Monday, July 26, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. Mr. Pardue was born February 9, 1939 in Alleghany County to John and Pauline Pardue. He was a member of Fishing Creek Arbor Baptist Church and retired from Northwestern Regional Housing Authority. He was an avid...
Mr. Gabriel Jamar Brown Sr.
Jul 17, 2021
Mr. Gabriel Jamar Brown, Sr., son of Darryl Brown and Tess Turner was born on November 23rd, 1990. He transitioned from this earthly realm on Saturday, July 17th, 2021. He graduated from Randolph County Community College in 2013 and he was last employed with Bimbo Bakery. Gabriel was a loving father, son, brother, grandson and friend to all. He will...
Mrs. Brenda Hawthorne Rankin
Jun 29, 2021
Brenda Mae Hawthorne Rankin, 72, was born August 3, 1948 to the late Eddie Willie Hawthorne and Annie Wright Hawthorne. She departed this life on June 29, 2021 at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury. Brenda was educated in the public schools of Rowan County and a 1967 graduate of J.C. Price High School and retired from Salisbury High...
Mr. John Thomas Montgomery
Jun 21, 2021
Mr. John Thomas Montgomery, age 77, affectionally known as "J.T." was born September 15, 1943, in Rowan County, to the late Wilson Montgomery, Sr., and Helen Hazel Smith Montgomery. On, Monday, June 25, 2021, his earthly life ended and his eternal live began. Mr. Montgomery attended R. A. Clement High School. He was a truck driver up to the time...
Mrs. Vanessa Amy Matthews
May 25, 2021
SALISBURY - Mrs. Vanessa Amy Matthews, age 50, was born to the late Benjamin Matthews, Sr. and Katie Lou Matthews, on July 15, 1970 in Catawba County. On Tuesday, May 25, 2021 she went home to be with the Lord at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston Salem, North Carolina. She attended school in Catawba County. She worked as a...
Mrs. Lori Lynette Cox
Apr 27, 2021
Mrs. Lori Lynette Wells Cox, was born to Mr. John T. Montgomery and the late Sadie Wells Montgomery, on May 21, 1962. She departed her earthly life on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. She was educated in the Rowan County School System. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sadie Wells Montgomery and a brother, John A. Montgomery, Sr. She...
Mr. Tony Roderic Rowland
Mar 26, 2021
Mr. Tony Roderic Rowland, age 50, died in his home in Cleveland, North Carolina on March 26, 2021. Tony spent his early years in Brooklyn, New York, but moved to North Carolina and graduated from West Rowan High School in 1989. After graduation, he was proud to land a role with the Salisbury Fire Department. In 1992, Tony moved to...
Mrs. Frances Elaine Mcrae
Mar 19, 2021
Mrs. Frances Elaine McRae, daughter of the late Alma J. Barber and Thomas James McRae, was born April 6, 1947 in Rowan County, North Carolina. She departed this life on Friday, March 19, 2021 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. She was educated in the Rowan County Public Schools and graduated from Dunbar High School in 1965. Upon graduation, she moved to...
Mr. Michael Anthony Caldwell
Mar 1, 2021
Michael Anthony Caldwell age 62, of 812 E. Lafayette Street, Salisbury, North Carolina went home to be with His other family members on March 1, 2021. Michael was born to the late Richard William Caldwell and Nevolia Waiters Caldwell on July 9, 1958. Michael attended Salisbury City Schools, but spent many years with Job Corps. He was last employed at...
Mrs Helen Virginia Ellis
Feb 24, 2021
Woodleaf: On February 24, 2021, Helen Virginia Harper Ellis exchanged her earthly address for her heavenly home. Helen, affectionately called "MawMaw" and "Mama Jim", transitioned peacefully at Novant Rowan Medical Center after a short illness. Helen was born August 26, 1935, to the late Willie Harper and Hester Alexander Harper in Rowan County. She attended R.A. Clement High School, Cleveland,...
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