All Obituaries

It is with great sadness that Hairston Funeral Home announces the death of DeMarcus JaQuan Blackwell, age 21 who passed on, Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Novant Health Rowan Regional Medical Center.  Funeral arrangements are pending at this time and entrusted to Hairston Funeral Home.  Online condolences may be sent to: hairstonfh.com.

     Ms. Deborah Diane Chambers Walker answered God’s call on, Monday, June 27, 2022 at the residence of her son, Troy Chambers.  She was born in Rowan County on May 21, 1959 to the late Elbert Leon Chambers, Sr., and Annie Heggins Chambers.  She was a graduate of Salisbury High School and furthered her education earning college credits towards her goal to become a Certified Nurse Assistant.       She retired from the W. G. (Bill)...

"In Loving Memory" "In Loving Memory" of J.C. Cowan, also known by his family and friends as "J, departed this life in Texas on May 3rd, 2022 to join our heavenly father. He was born on March 8, 1954 to the late Floree and Harry Cowan Sr. He was preceded in death and joined his parents, sister Alberta, brothers Avery and Larry Cowan, grandparents Alberta and Abraham Lowes, nieces,Tyasia Hall and Michelle Cowan, Uncles David, Abraham, James, and Nathan Lyles, J.C and...

  Our beloved Sharon Valarie West Swafford, age 52 of Salisbury, passed on Monday, April 18, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Queens, New York, on, March 19, 1970 to Margaret Heligh West and Mr. Otis Eugene West Sr., She was a graduate of Junior Richmond High School, New York and Rowan Medical Center, Salisbury where she earned her Nursing Degree. Sharon lived life to the fullest she enjoyed shopping and playing...

Lt. Col. (Ret.) Clinton D. Amos, Jr. Lt. Col. Amos was born May 19, 1928 to the late Clinton and Lilla Amos. His soul went to be with the Lord on April 23, 2022. He is a strong believer in the mercy and grace of God and in the sacrifice of His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ. Lt. Col. Amos’ daughter Clivetta Doleman (husband Albert) have called Salisbury home for over 30 years. They raised their three sons here, Albert Doleman, Jr. (Tiffany), Garrett Doleman and Patrick Doleman. Lt....

"Great Is Thy Faithfulness" Great is thy faithfulness, O God my Father There is no  shadow of turning with Thee Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not As Thou hast been, Thou forever will be. Great is Thy faithfulness Great is Thy faithfulness Morning by morning new mercies I see All I have needed Thy hand hath provided Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me Mr. Donnie A. Brown, age 72 of East Spencer, passed on, Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at his...

Ms. Sylvia Givens Breedlove of Salisbury, passed, Saturday, March 19, 2022.  Born on November 9, 1952 in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late, Robert Gill Givens, Sr. and Thelma Smoot Givens.  She was a graduate of Borden High School and attended Delmar College in Corpus Christi, Texas.  She was previously employed with Salisbury/Rowan Schools in the Early Childhood program. She was a member of Thomas St.Church of Christ, where she served as a Sunday School...

Mr. Michael Dewayne Connor, Jr., age 35 passed on, Thursday, March 3, 2022 in Salisbury, NC.  Michael was born in Salisbury on, December 22, 1986 to Michael Connor, Sr., and Sharon Myers.  He attended North Rowan High School.  He was employed for LAD Merchandise as an Assembler.  He was a member Solid Rock Church of God. He was a son, father, grandson, brother, and nephew, who will be solely missed by his family and friends. Those who shall...

Mr. Jackson Henderson Coleman, age 54 of Landis, quietly passed Thursday, February 3, 2022 in his home surrounded by his loving wife and family.  He was born in Liberia on March 5, 1967 to the late Selekpeh Coleman and Cecelia Oki Coleman.  He was a high school graduate and had his own trucking business.  He was a member of Bread of Life Worship Center. Those who remain to cherish his memory are his devoted wife, Roberta Coleman of the home, sons; Aaron Coleman, Sandy...

Our dear beloved Hazel Louise Archie Chambers, age 72 of Salisbury, passed, Friday, February 18, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Rowan County on December 23, 1949 to the late Rayfield Archie and Mamie Hairston Archie.  She was a graduate of Dunbar High School class of 1968, graduated from the Career Academy, Washington, D.C. as a Medical Assistant and earned an Associates Degree from Rowan Community College in practical nursing.  She...