All Obituaries

Matha Electir Carter was born to the late Eddie Lee Miller and Idella Cornelius on March 7, 1939, in Rowan County.  She was the younger twin by 7 minutes. Martha received her education in the North Carolina School System.  She was always strong-willed.  As an adult in 1957, she decided to relocate to New York City to gain employment with the better opportunities for herself and her family.  She worked in the private duty sector for Stan and Debbie Markowitz until she...

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Mr. John R. Graham, age 66 of Salisbury, passed, November 3, 2022 at his residence.  Mr. Graham was born on February 9, 1956 in Rowan County to Ms. Robbie Graham Davis and the late William Davis.  He was a high school graduate and previously attended college.  He was a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.  He joined New Hope A.M.E. Zion Church at an early age. He last worked as a construction worker. Those who shall forever cherish his memory are his mother, Ms. Robbie G....

Mr. Leroy Greer, Jr., age 68 of Woodleaf, NC, passed on, Monday, November 14, 2022 at his residence.  He was born in Rowan County on, May 25, 1954 to the late Leroy Greer, Sr., and Ada Chambers. He was educated in the Salisbury/Rowan Public Schools.   He attended Trinity Baptist Church.  He last worked in construction. He is survived by his son, John T. Greer (Tamara), Colorado; brothers; Gordette Greer (Joyce), Clover, S.C., Gregory Greer, Woodleaf and Tony Greer...

On Sunday, September 25, 2022, Tommy H. Hairston, Sr., answered God's call at his residence with his wife.  He was born in Rowan County on March 20, 1961 to the late Barbara J. Hairston and Howard E. "Tree" Ellis. He was a graduate of North Rowan High School and furthered his education at Fayetteville Technical Community College where he earned an Associates Degree in Funeral Service in 1982. He became a licensed funeral director/embalmer and enjoyed a fruitful career in the field of...

Richard Sylvester Cuthbertson, Jr.  of Cleveland, NC, departed this life at Novant Health Medical Center on Saturday, September 2, 2022 at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center, Salisbury.  He was born in Rowan County to the late Annette Ijames and Richard Sylvester Cuthbertson Sr., and attended the Cedar Grove AME Zion Church at an early age. He was educated in the Rowan County public Schools. He was employed at the Kontoor Brand Company.  Richard was a devoted...

Ishameal Jamaal Bash, of charlotte, NC departed this life on July31, 2022. He was born in Jersey City, NJ, to Diana Michele Bash, on August 13, 1993. He attended the Anderson County public schools and was a construction worker by trade. Ishameal loved to draw and was considered an artist with his many artworks. He will truly be missed by his family and friends who loved him dearly. In addition to his mother, he is survived by two brothers, Wesley D., and Amad Bash, of Jersey City, NJ:...

It is with great sadness that Hairston Funeral Home announces the death of DeMarcus JaQuan Blackwell, age 21 who passed on, Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Novant Health Rowan Regional Medical Center.      DeMarcus (affectionately known as "Flip") was born in Davidson County on, January 3, 2001 to Angela and Derrick Blackwell.  He was a graduate of South Rowan High School, was employed as a cook at Wendy's, and previously assisted Hairston Funeral Home as...

On Sunday, July 10, 2022, God touched the sweet, loving spirit of our precious angel, Kennedy Nicole Page, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center and lifted her into his arms. Our precious angel, Kennedy was born on September 21, 2021 to her parents, Taylor Wagner and Kenneth Page (deceased).  She was a cheerful, bubbly and lovable child, who was so dearly loved by all of her family. Family who will forever cherish our precious Kennedy are mother, Taylor Wagner (significant...