Obituary Listing

Recent Obituaries

Mr.  Raytrell  Donavan Knight

Mr. Raytrell Donavan Knight

Mar 29, 2022

Mr. Raytrell Donavan Knight, age 14, of Salisbury, North Carolina, passed away on March 29, 2022, at his residence. Funeral arrangements are pending to a later date. Boone-Carroll Funeral Home and Cremation Service is assisting the Knight family. Online condolences may be sent to boone-carrollfh.com Events Details are pending.

Mrs.  Tamika  Nicole Pinkney

Mrs. Tamika Nicole Pinkney

Feb 22, 2022

Mrs. Tamika Nicole Pinkney was born, October 21, 1980 to Fred Williams and Sarah Burris, in Jersey City, New Jersey. She passed on, February 22, 2022 at 3:30am, at her residence, after a fight with colon cancer. She was surrounded by her family. Tamika was loved by everyone around her and will truly be missed. We all will miss her...

Mrs.  Pauline  Robbins Rucker

Mrs. Pauline Robbins Rucker

Feb 21, 2022

Mrs. Pauline "Love" Robbins Rucker, 80, of East Spencer, passed away on the morning of February 21, 2022, at her residence, after a valiant fight against lung cancer. She was surrounded by her family. Pauline was born to Lucille Smith Robbins and Torrence Robbins in Grover, North Carolina. She was loved by all who knew her and will be sorely...

Mr.  Calvin  Anthony Brotherton

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

An orange arrow pointing to the right on a white background.
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.