All Obituaries

  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....

Ms. Dedra C. Ellis, age 51, passed, Monday, January 4, 2021 at, Novant Health Rowan Medical Center. Memorial Services will be held:  Saturday,  January 16, 2021 at 1:00 pm.  Morning Star Holiness Church - 714  W.  Elizabeth Street.,  Jefferson, South Carolina  29718   Flowers may be sent to 621 Marvin Rd., Fort Mill, South Carolina 29707          Online condolences may be sent to, hairstonfh.com.

Mr. Daniel Lee Mixon, Jr., age 73 passed on, Monday, January 11, 2021 at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center, Salisbury.  He was born on July 17, 1947 to the late, Daniel Lee Mixon, Sr., and Lorida Jones Mixon.  He was a high school graduate with two years of college studies.  He retired from the United States Air Force after 20 years years of dedicated and honorable service.  He was last employed at the W.G.(Bille) Hefner VA Medical Center, Salisbury, as a telephone...

Ms. Lureadian White Vinson, 60 of Salisbury, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Novant Health Medical Center. She was born April 13, 1960, the daughter of Mae Carol White, and the late Delaney White. She was preceded in death by her father Delaney White, two brothers, Robert Lee, and Morpheus White; one sister, Helena White. Ms. Vinson is survived by her sons; Tryone Vinson, and Titus (Mikala) Vinson, Salisbury; daughter, Tempestt Vinson, Salisbury; brother; Romeo White,...

Mr. John Lyerly, age 78 earned his heavenly wings on, Saturday, October 10, 2020 at his residence.  John was born on, October 15, 1941 in Rowan County to the late Joe Lyerly, Jr., and Julia Gaither Lyerly.  He was a graduate of R.A. Clement High School, graduating class of 1960, and earned a diploma in Small Business Management in his later years. Throughout his life, he worked for Ingersoll-Rand for 11 years, was a Certified Nurse Assistant for 18 years, owned /operated a...

  Helen Genelle Payne Watkins, 82 of Cooleemee, N.C. passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at her home. She was born December 7, 1937, the daughter of the late Deloast Payne and Savannah Hairston Payne, the youngest of 6 siblings.  Blessed with a loving and caring family, she often spoke of her moral strength that was passed from one generation to another. Mrs. Watkins’ education was obtained at Central Davie High School, Winston – Salem State University, and...

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...