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Mr. Keith Lamont Spears
Aug 12, 2022
Mr. Keith Lamont Spears, 54, passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022 at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center. Keith was born May 10, 1968, in Jamaica Queens, New York to the late Ernest Spears and Beatrice Jones. Keith attended North Rowan High School. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents, Will Jones and Mary Blair Jones; two...
Bishop Willie Joseph Gray
Jul 29, 2022
Bishop Willie Joseph Gray of Foster Road in Woodleaf, North Carolina, passed on Friday, July 29, 2022 at Iredell Health System in Statesville, North Carolina. Bishop Gray was born in Rowan County on October 29, 1935 to the late, Bishop W.O.K. Gray and Mrs. Minnie Lee Fisher Gray. Bishop Gray lived a fulfilling life teaching and preaching Gods word as...
Mrs. Laverne Bolt Allen
Jul 28, 2022
Salisbury-Mrs. Laverne Cleo Allen, passed away at her residence in Salisbury, North Carolina on Thursday, July 28, 2022. Laverne was born, September 17, 1945 in Rowan County to Ara Mae Slade and Buddy Bolt. Laverne enjoyed playing spades, and 2,500 card game. She loved life to the fullest. She loved and was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church of...
Mr. Sa'Veyon Rashawn Jennings
Jul 12, 2022
Mr. Sa'Veyon Rashawn Jennings, born July 12, 2002, passed away on July 13, 2022. He was educated and graduated from high school in Hampton, S.C. Sa'Veyon was known as "The GENTLE GIANT". He will be remembered for his smile and kindness towards family and friends. He was full of positive energy, love, and laughter. If he ever made you a...
Mr. James Edward Lyles Jr.
Jul 4, 2022
Mr. James Edward Lyles, Jr., age 36, was born to James Edward Lyles, Sr. and the late Vanessa Matthews, on January 6, 1986, in Rowan County, NC. On Monday, July 4, 2022, he went home to be with the Lord at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center, Salisbury, North Carolina. He was educated in the public schools of Rowan County, NC....
Ashley Chavone Watkins
May 26, 2022
Ashley Chavone Watkins, age 33, passed away, Thursday, May 26, 2022, Stone Mountain, Ga. A visitation celebrating the life of Ashley Chavone Watkins will be held 1:00 pm - 7:00 pm Thursday, June 2, 2022 at East Lake United Methodist Church, 2500 Hosea L. Williams Drive, SE, Atlanta, GA 30317. Barrett Funeral Home Oglethorpe Chapel, 1064 Athens Road, Crawford, GA...
Mr. Vernon Ray Carr
May 22, 2022
Mr. Vernon Ray Carr, "Ray Ray" as he was affectionally called, departed this life on May 22, 2022 at the age of 51. Vernon was born to the late Norman Ray Carr and Ophelia Jackson Carr on March 27, 1971. Vernon was educated in the Rowan County Public School System. He was last employed at the V. A. Medical Center...
Mrs. Mattie Mae Gaston
Apr 20, 2022
Mrs. Mattie Mae Brown Gaston was born to the late Alfred Brown and Minnie Mae Ruth, on October 23, 1954 in Fairfield County South Carolina. She took her wings to be with the Lord on April 20, 2022 at the age of 67. She attended Tower of Power United Holy Church until she moved to Kannapolis. Mattie was a loving...
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
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
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
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.
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