All Obituaries

Carla Patrice Maxwell, age 52 of Salisbury, passed, November 8, 2023.  She was born in Rowan County on, May 10, 1971 to Patricia Ann Maxwell and the last John Johnson.  She was a graduate of Salisbury High School and last employed as a culinary aide with Liberty Commons.Carla was a very kind person who possessed a sweet personality and truly loved her family.  She will be missed by so many.Those who will forever cherish fond memories are her mother, Patricia Ann Maxwell,...

Hairston Funeral Home, Inc., expresses sincere sympathy to the Wagner/Shannon families during this most difficult time of bereavement.  May God continue to comfort and bless all of you.

Mr. Gene A. Davis, Sr., of Granite Quarry, NC passed, Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center. He was born on August 23, 1939 in Belews Creek, NC to the late Zebede Davis and Narnie Warren. He was a graduate of Dunbar High School and previously worked as a machine operator at Cone Mills. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a brother, Wallace Davis. Precious memories remain with his children, Gene A. Davis, Jr., Bryan O. Davis, Sharon Davis...

Mr. Ellis L. Hill, age 75 of Salisbury, passed, October 21, 2023 at Accordius Health at Salisbury.  No service is planned at this time.  Hairston Funeral Home, Inc., is serving the Hill and extended families with sincere compassion and care.  Online condolences may be sent to hairstonfh.com

Hairston Funeral Home, Inc., expresses sincere condolences to the family of La'Avius Zinoevo Wilkins.  May God continue to comfort you all in this time of sorrow and bereavement.  

Mr. Cooper D. Robinson, age 89 of Salisbury, passed on, Friday, October 13, 2023 at the Glen A. Kiser Hospice House.  Mr. Robinson was born in Libera on July 28, 1934 to the late Cooper Robinson and Zoe Robinson.  He completed High School and Vocational School, having specialized in Housing Development in Liberia.  He was last employed as a Housing Superintendent in Liberia. He was a member Gethsemane Baptist Church and Sacred Heart Catholic Church. In addition to his...

On September 15, 2023, at 10:15 am, our Heavenly Father visited and called our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend home. Barbara Jean Robinson, daughter of the late Rev. Charlie and Mattie Stevens, was born on June 4, 1937, in Spartanburg, South Carolina. After graduating from Carter High School, in 1960, Barbara moved to Washington, D.C. There, she met and married in Spartanburg, S.C. and James Robinson Jr.   James served in the Air Force during the Korean War....

Ms. Gloria Blair Greene, age 87 of Salisbury, quietly passed at the Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House on, Thursday, August 31, 2023.  She was born in Rowan County on December 21, 1935 to the late Robert Blair and Margaret Wilson Blair.  She was a graduate of Dunbar High School and furthered her education at North Carolina A&T State University, having graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Social Studies.  She taught school in Washington, D.C. for 30 years before...

Hairston Funeral Home & Staff sends our deepest condolences to the family of Amiri Alexander Steele.  May God comfort you all at this time of bereavement.

Corey Corde' Sims age 14, died unexpectedly on August 12, 2023 in Lexington, North Carolina.  He was born in Rowan County on July 11, 2009 to his parents, Corey Sims and Lakia Hargrave.  Corey attended Walkertown Middle School in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.  He previously played football with AAU. A paternal grandmother, Stephanie Sims and an uncle, Antonio Lee, preceded him in death. Those who will forever cherish fond memories of Corey are his father, Corey Sims,...