All Obituaries

Mikey born, Michael Dequan (Young Ace) Sanders on May 12, 1992 in New York, New York, transitioned on May 2, 2021 at the age of 28.  Mike was an honest, loving, passionate and motivating person.  He never really met a stranger, and he had the most awesome ability to make everyone around him feel at ease. He leaves behind his mother, Hilda Gray.  Brother and sister-in-law, Chris Sanders and Roberta Sanders; two nieces and one nephew, Anyah, Miah and C.J.; cousins and friends...

The Sekajipo, Taplah and Trueh families announce with profound grief and sadness the passing of Sylvester Jlaoh Sekajipo on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 11:31, p.m., in Mooresville, North Carolina. He is survived by his mother, Theresa Welleh Senyon, Eric Kajepo Sekajipo (son), Dekontee Sekajipo (granddaughter), 14 sisters including Elizabeth Sekajipo (London, England), Catherine Sekajipo-Mason (Salisbury, NC), Leticia Sekajipo Sow (Liberia), 10 brothers; Lawrence D. Sekajipo (Liberia),...

Mr. David Lee Hardaway, 58, of Salisbury, passed on Friday, April 2, 2021 at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center. Mr. Hardaway was born in Davidson County, on June 18, 1962 to Peggie Jenkins Lotharp and the late Robert Wilson. He was a graduate of Salisbury High School. He was the owner of AAA Lawn Care Services of Salisbury, NC. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by brother, Gramp Wilson and sister, Vallery Wilson. Those left to cherish his memories, wife, Zully Hardaway of...

Mr. Monroe Alexander Blackwell, Jr., passed, Thursday, April 8, 2021 at the Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House, Salisbury.  Mr. Monroe was born in Rowan County on, March 16, 1950 to the late Monroe Alexander Blackwell, Sr., Hattie Clement Bates.  He was educated in the public schools of Rowan County, having attended Dunbar High School.  He was last employed at Lexington Furniture Company in Upholstery. In addtition to his parent's, he is preceded in death by a daughter, Jessica...

Ms. Edna Lucille Vaughters, age 65 of Salisbury, passed, Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Brightmoor Nursing Home, Salisbury.  She was born in Rowan County on September 12, 1955 to Ivey L. Cowan and the late Bertha Vaughters Titus.  She was educated in the Rowan County Public Schools and was last employed with Independent Linen Services as a supervisor. Those who remain to cherish fond memories are her children, Richard Phillips, Salisbury, NC, Robin Phillips Jones, Salisbury, NC,...

Mrs. Deborah A. Gillespie Correll, of 1525 N. Ellis St., Salisbury, was born to the late Mr. James Gillespie, and Mr. Peggy Mitchell Holmes on December 20, 1959  in Rowan County. She transitioned from this life on Friday, March 19, 2021 at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center. Mrs. Correll was educated in Rowan County schools.  She worked in the food service industry.  Mrs. Correll was a member of the Dorsett Chapel United Church of Christ,  and was involved in...

  Ms. Coya Michelle Hargrave, 47, of  Salisbury,  passed on Friday, March 12, 2021 at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center. She was born, April 11, 1973  to the late William (Behawk) Hargrave and Rachel Odessa Robinson. She was a graduate of Salisbury High School.  She was employed as a CNA, and held several positions in the food service industry in Rowan County.  Our dearly beloved is taking her eternal rest and those we love remain with us, for love it self...

  Mrs. Geraldine Payne Cuthbertson, of Cleveland, NC; age 75, daughter of the late Stella Payne and James E. Allison, was born November 13, 1945. On Friday, February 19, 2021, she accepted the call of her Lord and Savior Jesus, to enter into eternal life. Mrs. Cuthbertson attended Central Davie High Schoo land Salisbury Business College with an Associate in Office Administration. She was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker. Mrs. Cuthbertson was  an active...

Mrs. Lola Mae Newsome, age 76 of Mocksville, passed, Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at her home.  She was born September 6, 1944, the daughter of the late Annell Wood Watkins and Boyd Watkins. She is a graduate of Davie County High School and previously worked at Cannon Mills as a machine operator. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a son, Ramond Sloan, daughter  Michaela Sloan, two brothers; Jerry and Edward Watkins and a sister, Genell...

Mrs. Bettie M. Davis, of Woodleaf, NC passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center. She was born June 15, 1948, the daughter of the late Juanita Jackson Murdock and Booker T. Murdock Sr.  She was a graduate of R. A. Clement High School and previously worked as a dietitician with Rowan Medical Center. In addition to her parent's, she was preceded in death by husband, Stephen N. Davis, Sr., brother, Nelson Murdock and sister, Dottie Murdock. Mrs....