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Crystal  Louise Cowan

Crystal Louise Cowan

Feb 26, 2023

Crystal Louise Cowan, age 59, of Salisbury, North Carolina was called to heaven on February 26, 2023 at the Accordius Health at Salisbury. She was born in Iredell County on November 4, 1963 to the late Robert Cowan Sr. and Naomi Seigle Cowan. She attended North Rowan High School. She was a dedicated mother and grandmother. She took pride in...

Mr.  Steve  Nicholas Mashore

Mr. Steve Nicholas Mashore

Feb 25, 2023

Mr. Steve Nicholas Mashore, age 61, of Whites Creek, Tennessee, passed on Saturday, February 25, 2023. Steve was born to the late Charles Mashore Sr. and Ruth Hamilton Mashore, September 19, 1961. He attended Rowan County Schools. He was an all-star track and football player at Salisbury High School. He worked with various Commercial Cleaning Businesses. Preceded in death by...

Mr.  Jonathan  Jermaine Johnson

Mr. Jonathan Jermaine Johnson

Jan 23, 2023

Jonathan Jermaine Johnson was born in Rowan County on May 21, 1983 to Frances Young Tyson and Bobby Johnson Sr. Jonathan better known as "JJ" attended Davie County High Schools. Prior to moving to Baltimore, Maryland, he was employed by Brake Bush Company in Mocksville, North Carolina. His true passions were playing the drums even as a small child Johnathan...

Mr.  Wayne  Stevenson Evans  Ii

Mr. Wayne Stevenson Evans Ii

Dec 31, 2022

Wayne Stevenson Evans, II, was born in Columbus, Mississippi on July 31,1965. His nickname "Jodie" was derived from a popular song of the era. He was the first son and second child born to Viola Wilson Evans and Wayne Stevenson Evans I. Wayne lived all of his childhood and some of his young adult years in Salisbury, attending schools in...

Mrs.  Gerry Yannarella

Mrs. Gerry Yannarella

Dec 21, 2022

Mrs. Gerry Yannarella June 11, 1932 - December 21, 2022 Mrs. Gerry Yannarella, age 90, passed away, Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at her residence. She was formerly from Lock Haven Pennsylvania, which was also her place of birth. Gerry was very active in local government in Loudoun County, Virginia, as well as Clinton County, Pennsylvania. She was elected as the...

Mr.  Alex  Banks Wilson

Mr. Alex Banks Wilson

Dec 18, 2022

Mr. Alex Banks Wilson was born in Philadelphia, PA on February 21, 1967, to the late William and Patricia Wilson. He went on to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 18, 2022. Alex was a happy child and did not meet any strangers. He began his schooling in Philadelphia and finished in Greensboro NC. Growing up in Philadelphia, Alex...

Mr.  Jerry  Leon Cuthbertson

Mr. Jerry Leon Cuthbertson

Nov 30, 2022

Mr. Jerry Leon Cuthbertson, age 70, passed away November 30, 2022 at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center. Born July 18, 1952 in Rowan County to the late Wyatt Cuthbertson and Rosetta Cowan Cuthbertson. Mr. Cuthbertson graduated from R.A. Clement High School. After graduation, he joined the Air Force. Mr. Cuthbertson retired from Celanese Company. In addition to his parents, he...

Mr.  Thomas  Edward Hart

Mr. Thomas Edward Hart

Oct 6, 2022

Mr. Thomas E. Hart, age 61, entered eternal retirement on October 6, 2022 at his residence. Born December 06, 1960 in Rowan County. He was the son of the late David Hart, Sr. and Margaret Hart. He attended the public schools in Rowan County and graduated from Salisbury High School. He also served in the United States Army. He received...

Mr.  Charles  Steven Smith

Mr. Charles Steven Smith

Sep 21, 2022

Mr. Charles Steven Smith was born December 17, 1960 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Charles and Emma Smith. He was called home on September 21, 2022, while at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, Winston Salem, North Carolina. He was a member of the United States Army during peace time. He was employed at Cannon Mills for several years...

Mr.  Keith  Lamont Spears

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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...

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