All Obituaries

Mr. Sterling Franklin Primus of Salisbury, passed away, Thursday, April 11th, 2024 at the Veteran’s Hospice Facility in Salisbury, NC. He was born in Catawba County on July 16th, 1943, to the late, William D. Primus and Dorothy I. Morrison Primus. He was a Vietnam War Veteran in the United States Army. As an active member of Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church, he faithfully served as a church greeter, a position he truly loved. After 21 years, he retired from the NC Department...

Mr. Ronnie Brown 69, passed on Saturday, March 30, 2024 at Albany Medical Center Hospital, Albany, NY. Born, September 20, 1954 in Rowan County. He was the son of the late Overe Graham and Eldora Brown. He was educated in the city schools of Salisbury and furthered his education in Albany, NY in the field and heating and air. He was last employed as a Chef at Roseann Restaurant, Albany, NY and was of the Baptist faith. He was a loving father, brother, uncle and friend and quite a...

Anari Sky Rankin, little angel of Aniyah Kennedy and Anthony Rankin was returned to God on, March 29, 2024.  Hairston Funeral Home, Inc. extends sincere sympathy and care to the family.  Please keep the parents and extended family in prayer. 

On the afternoon of February 28, 2024, our beloved husband, father, brother, nephew and dear friend, Dexter Ryan McGee exchanged his earthly life for life eternal. Dexter was born to Valerie McGeee McMiller in Yonkers, New York on May 3, 1988.  He was a high school graduate and perfected his culinary skills within the food and nutrition department at Forsyth Medical Center, where he became a manager/supervisor. Dexter was a member of the United House of Prayer for All People. He and...

Surrounded by his loving family, Donald Louis Miller, a faithful servant of Christ, peacefully entered God's eternal embrace on, February 22, 2024.  Born on April 30, 1953 to the late Louise Morrison Miller and James L. Miller, Sr., Donald "Truck" Miller peacefully passed away at the blessed age of 70.  One of seven children, he grew up surrounded by family, learning the values of faith, dedication, and compassion.  He attended the public school system in...

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dear friend, Ms. Edna Cole who passed, Monday, February 5, in Huntersville, NC.  She was born in Liberia on December 13, 1961 to the late Moses Kennedy and Elizabeth Fanny Fagans Kennedy.  One of seven children. She was last employed as a caregiver, a job she thoroughly enjoyed.In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by four sibling.Edna was a very giving person.  She loved her family and she loved...

Mr. William Wilson, Jr., age 90 of Salisbury, passed on, Saturday, January 20, 2024. He was born on July 3, 1933 in Cleveland County to the late Gamewell Smith and Virgie Mae Wilson. He was educated in the public schools of Cleveland County and was last employed in maintenance at Wal Mart. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by a daughter, Mary Ann Haynes, son, George E. Maxwell, and great-grandson, DeMarcus Maxwell. Those who will forever cherish fond memories are his devoted...

Hairston Funeral Home sadly announces the passing of heavens angel, Zinani Mone't Hill.  Please keep the HIll and Allison families in your prayers as they grieve the loss of their precious angel.  

Mr. John William Hawkins, Jr., age 75 exchanged his earthly life for life eternal on, Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at his residence.  He was born in Rowan County on June 3, 1948 to the late John W. Hawkins and Helen Connor Hawkins.  He was a graduate of Dunbar High School, Class of 1966.  He was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Hawkins loved helping others and daily displayed a genuine love for mankind in his giving.  His presence in the Hawkinstown Community will...

Joyce Blackwell of Salisbury, NC passed away December 26, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. She was born September 18, 1978 in Heredia, Costa Rica to Vilma Aracelly Arias Sequeira and the late Adiel Chacon Zuniga. She was a member of Salisbury South Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Although cancer caused her to face many challenges, her faith always remained grounded. She frequently reassured herself of future Bible promises by referencing scriptures, such as Psalm 125:1,...