All Obituaries

Mrs. Leonia Lewis Grafton, age 98 received her wings on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Royal Park Care Facility in Matthews, NC. She was born in Richburg, S.C. on, July 13, 1921 to the late James (Jim) and Lillie Lewis. In her childhood, she joined Love and Charity Baptist Church in Richburg, SC. She graduated from Finley High School in Chester, S.C. in 1941 and worked as a substitute teacher after graduation. She soon became a seamstress and expert in wedding growns and other clothing...

Mrs. Kathy Lee Brown Brooker, age 65 of Rockingham, NC, passed, Monday, February 10, 2020 at the Richmond County Hospice Haven, in Rockingham, NC.  She was born in Rowan County on, April 23, 1954 to the late, George Brown and Lilly Mae McDonald.  She attended the public schools of Rowan County and was last employed as a custodian with Catawba College. She leaves behind a dedicated husband, Michael Brooker of the home, children, Michael West (husband-Christopher Mitchell),...

Reverend Kenneth Emmanuel Alexander was born on February 12, 1943, and transitioned into the arms of his Savior on December 14, 2019.  Rev. Alexander served as Pastor of his beloved Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Belmont, NC from 1984 through the time of his transition. He shared his life in marriage with Rev. Ruby Alexander and they were blessed with two children, Jacqueline Alexander Davis and Jarvis “Demond”Alexander.  His two grandchildren, Phillip...

Latrey Tavon Calhoun, age 21 of Salisbury, passed, November 23, 2019 at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center.  Latrey "Trey" as he was affectionately called by many, who loved him, was born January 24, 1998 in Fernandina Beach, Florida to Karen Brown and Tony Calhoun.  He attended the public schools of Salisbury, completing the 12th grade.  He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Salisbury North Congregation, Union Church Road Salisbury. Trey...

Mr. Marvin Lee Bash, age 53 of Jersey City, New Jersey, passed unexpectedly on, November 23, 2019 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC. He was born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, June 19, 1966 to Ms. S. Queen Bash and the late James Dickens. He was a high school graduate and was previously employed as a truck driver.  He was a member of the United House of Prayer for All People. Those who remain to cherish his memories are his daughter, Tynisha Stackhouse,...

Mr. Frank Wilkie Torrence, age 79 of Salisbury, passed, Sunday, November 10, 2019 at the Laurels of Salisbury.  He was born in Iredell County on, September 24, 1940 to the late, Charlie H. Torrence, Sr., and Isola Johnson Torrence.  He attended the Mooresville City Schools.  He previously worked in the textile industry.  He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, Salisbury South-English. In addition to his parent's, a son, Frankie Torrence...

On November 15, 2019, Nicoli Antoine Jefferies, age 37 of Clarksville, Tennessee, exhchanged his earthly life for life eternal.  He was born in Rowan County on November 5, 1982, to Geneva Jefferies and Harvey Dukes.  He attended the Rowan-Salisbury public schools.  He was last employed in the construction industry. Nicoli Antoine Jefferies was a loving, protective, caring and amazing person.  He loved to be with his family, helping others and spreading love wherever he...

Mr. Anthony T. Bailey, age 59, of Salisbury, passed at his residence on, Thursday, October 24, 2019.  He was born on, May 7, 1960 in Rowan County to the late Edward Greenard and Willie Mae Bailey.  He attended the public schools of Rowan County and was last employed as a baker with Apple Ugly Company. In addition to his parent's he was preceded in death by his wife, brothers, George Rankins, James Bailey, Sr., and Glenn Bailey, and his sister, Debra Harrison.  Those...

Nelson Thomas Jr. age 55 son of the late Nelson Thomas Sr. and Mary Williams Thomas was born November 8 1963 in Brooklyn, NY.  On Monday October 7, 2019 Nelson exchanged this earthy life for life eternal. Nelson was educated in the public schools of Brooklyn, NY. He retired from the City of Salisbury. Even though Nelson was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, he called Salisbury his home.  Nelson enjoyed landscaping and remodeling. Nelson loved the “Commodores.”...

Mr. Macksel Allen, age 77 of Kingstown, NC, passed, Thursday, September 26, 2019 at the W.G.Hefner Medical Center.  He was born on October 17, 1941 in Oconee, South Carolina to the late William Allen, Sr., and Emma Holden Allen.  He was a high school graduate, and was last employed as a cook.  He was a veteran of the United States Army. In addition to his parent's, he was preceded in death by brothers, Olin Allen, Jessie Daviol Allen, and Coliln Allen; sisters,...