All Obituaries

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,...

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Barber, age 71, daughter of the late Roosevelt Propst and Jessie Wood was born on August 18, 1948 in Salisbury. On Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Novant Health Regional Medical Center, Mrs. Barber was called home to begin her eternal life. A graduate of West Rowan High School in 1966, she was a dedicated Nursing Assistant for over 20 years. A brother, Richard preceded her in death. Those left to cherish her memories are four sons, James Anthony Jones, Vincent Eugene Jones...

Paul Eugene Black, Jr., 57, of East Spencer, NC has taken the path to paradise on April 29, 2020. He passed away at his home residence that filled his life with so many great moments. He was born March 5, 1963, in Salisbury, NC, to the late Paul E. Black, Sr. and Betty E. Black, both of East Spencer, NC. Preceding him in death is his sister, Kimberly M. Black, December 13, 1999. After graduating from North Rowan High School, Spencer, NC (in 1981), he attended and then graduated from NC...

Mr. James E. Henderson, age 69 of Salisbury, passed, April 21, 2020 at Accordius Health at Salisbury. He was born in Rowan County on December 17, 1950 to the late James M. Henderson and Marie Powell Henderson. He was a graduate of Paul L. Dunbar High School and Rock Hill Junior College, where he earned an Associates Degree in Business. He was previously employed with the Internal Revenue Service and US Post Office in New York, and upon returning to North Carolina, he became employed with Tri...

Mr. Robert L Clinding, age 79 of Salisbury, passed, Sunday, April 19, 2020 at the NC State Veterans Home, Salisbury.  Mr. Clinding was born in Rowan County on January 17, 1941 to the late Mary Jane Clinding.  He was a graduate of Paul L. Dunbar High School, East Spencer, North Carolina, was a US Navy Veteran and served aboard the USS Intrepid.  He also retired from Hoechst Celanese.  He was a member of New Hope A.M.E. Zion Church. Mr. Clinding...

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...