All Obituaries

Mr. George C. Hines, age 83, passed, Thursday, September 4, 2020 at the Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC., he was born in Sampson County, on March 21, 1937 to the late James and Mary Hines. He departed this life on September 3, 2020 at the Tucker Hospice House, in Kannapolis, NC. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Leroy Hines, and James Wilbert Hines. One sister, Juanita Payne, and a brother in-law, Stanley Vandervort. He leaves to mourn: Wife, Sandra...

Mr. Larry D. Dalton, Sr., age, 68 of Salisbury, quietly passed at his residence on, Sunday, September 6, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Rowan County on January 9, 1952 to the late Willie Baker and Ella Mae Dalton McDaniel.  He was a graduate of Salisbury High School (Boyden High), and attended Livingstone College.  He was a 32nd Degree Mason of Western Star Lodge #9, with over 40 years of faithful service.  He retired after 35 years from...

Mrs. Janette Neely Hawkins, age 94 was born to the late Mr. Thomas Leroy Neely, and Mrs. Laura Hudson Neely on July 27, 1926 in Rowan County. She received her wings on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at her home.  Mrs. Hawkins was educated in Rowan County schools, and graduated from Aggrey Memorial High School in Landis, NC. She was a retiree of Rowan Memorial Hospital.  Mrs. Hawkins was a member of the St. Luke Missionary Baptist Church, where she attended faithfully until her health...

It is with profound grief, sadness and regret that we the Holmes, Cooper, Johnson and other extended families announce the home going of our beloved, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Uncle, Brother, Nephew, Cousin and Friend, the Honorable Alexander Varney Holmes, Jr. He was predeceased in death by his parents, the Honorable Alexander Varney Holmes, Sr., and Jartue Johnson Holmes. This heart breaking event occurred on, Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Cleveland Pines Nursing Home, Shelby, North...

Mr. Cooper D. Robinson, age 44 of Salisbury, passed, August 11, 2020.  He was born in Liberia, West Africa on December 19, 1975 to his parent's, Cooper and Rachel Robinson of North Carolina.  He was last employed with Resta Inc., as a lab technician.  He was a graduate of Ricks Institute, Class of 1983.   Survivor's include his parent's, Cooper & Rachel Robinson of North Carolina, siblings; Mr. Oscar (Jackie) Robinson, Mrs. Comfort Sirleaf, Ms. Theresa...

Ms. Irma S. Eller, age 78 of Salisbury, NC, passed, July 7, 2020 at the Kiser Hospice House, Salisbury. She was born in Salisbury, NC on, March 20, 1942 to the late Irma Alexander and Richard Taft Eller, Sr. She was educated in the public schools of Paterson, New Jersey and earned a degree in nursing. She was last employed as a registered nurse at a nursing home in Wayne, New Jersey. In addition to her parent's, she is preceded in death by her sibling, Louvenia Wilks, Ulysses Eller,...

Mr. Timothy Lamont Coan “Coan Bread”, age 43, son of Brenda Hunter Coan and the late Timothy Coan was born May 4, 1977 in Salisbury. On Sunday, June 7, 2020, Timothy departed this life and entered into eternal rest. Tim was a graduate of North Rowan High School, Class of “1995”. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and attended Rowan-Cabarrus Community College and received a certificate in Criminal Justice Technology. He attended Mt. Zion  Baptist Church,...

Mr. Roderic Alexander Rowland, age 29 or Salisbury, passed, Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina. Mr. Rowland was born in Salisbury, NC on April 7, 1991 to Lisa Gillespie, Salisbury and Tony Rowland, Cleveland.   Roderic graduated from West Rowan High School, where he was on the football team (#30) and was a member of the band.  He attended Refreshing Springs Worship Center growing up and was a junior usher.  He later worked...

On May 23, 2020, Valerie Denise McMiller quietly exchanged this earthly life for life eternal.  She was born in Rowan County on April 15, 1960 to  George McGee, Sr., and the late Bessie Henry McGee. She was always focused, always attentive to every detail that made her house a loving home.  She always made family and friends, whether in small or big numbers, feel welcome to congregate and enjoy one another. She received her GED from Rowan Cabarrus Community College and...

Mr. Jon Kellen Butler, age 34 of Salisbury, passed, Friday, May 22, 2020 at Novant Rowan Medical Center.  He was born in Ventura County, California on, October 12, 1985 to Sammie Levi Butler, Jr., and Alta Dianne McILwaine Butler.  He attended Livingstone College and was last employed with U-Haul in customer service.   Those who will cherish his memory are his parent's, Sammie Levi Butler, Jr., of Goodyear, Arizona, and Alta Dianne McILwaine Butler of Goodyear,...