All Obituaries

It is with deep heartfelt sympathy, we announce the passing of a dearest friend, Mrs. Mae Carol Davis White who passed on, Thursday, March 5, 2026 surrounded by her family.. She was born in Blacksburg, SC to the late, Eleazar Davis and Rebecca Lowery Davis . She was the devoted wife to her late husband, Delaney White, loving mother of five and cherished friend to many, Mrs. White's life was defined by her unwavering commitment to her family, her church, and the community she ...

Mr. Millard Edward Patterson, age 78 of Las Vegas, Nevada, passed on, February 17, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada at the University Medical Center.  A memorial service will be held at a later date. Hairston Funeral Home, Inc., is serving the family with sincere care and compassion.  Online condolences may be sent to: hairstonfh.com.  Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers.  

Mrs. Alice Virginia Gray Cleveland, 78, of Woodleaf, NC, received her wings and transitioned to be with the Lord on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Alice was born on March 15, 1947, in Rowan County to the late Bishop W.O.K. Gray and Mrs. Minnie Lee Fisher Gray. She was a graduate of R.A. Clement High School in Cleveland, North Carolina. She was a devoted member of Freedom United Church of God, where she faithfully sang in the choir ...

Mr. James W. Burris, age, 83 passed Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Meadowbrook Health and Rehabilitation, Salisbury.  Hairston Funeral Home is serving the Burris family with sincere care and compassion. No service is planned at this time. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers.        

Our beloved Consuella (Connie) Whysnetta Herndon O’Kelly has gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.Connie was educated in the Gaston County Schools in Gastonia, North Carolina and graduated from Ashbrook High School. She attended Livingstone College and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. As an undergraduate, Connie became a member of the Beta Kappa Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.Her work ethnic was unsurpassed with much hard work and multiple jobs ...

Ms. Consuelo Ruanomayen age 74 of Salisbury, passed, December 10, 2025 at the Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House.  She was born in El Salvadore to the late Candelario Mayen and Lucila Ruano.  She was a member of Iglesia de Dios El Cuminante She previously worked in construction. She was loved dearly by her family and she loved them dearly as well. Those who will forever cherish her memory are her sons, Jimmy Ruano (Paula), Spencer, NC and Jose Ruano (Reina), Salisbury;, NC; daughters, ...

Walter “Walt” Sifford, 66, passed away on Sunday, December 7th, at Atrium Health Cabarrus. Born April 3rd, 1959, in Rowan County, he was the beloved son of the late Ruth May Sifford. Walt was a proud graduate of East Rowan High School, where he excelled as a three-sport athlete in football, basketball, and track. His exceptional skill earned him All-County honors in football in 1973 and 1974. He later attended Florida A&M University and Livingstone College, continuing his ...

Our precious angel, Kareem returned to God, father on, Wednesday, November 26, 2025.  He was born on, October 12, 2025 in Rowan County to Kelijuwan Jones and Taylor Wagner. Kareem’s birth brought much joy and happiness to his parents, grand-parents, great-grandparents, sibling, aunts, uncles and extended family members.  He was a ray of bright sunshine. Those who will forever remember Kareem are his loving parent’s, Kelijuwan Jones and Taylor Wagner, brother’s ...

Delette Thompson Lewis, 69, passed away on November 13th at 2:48 AM. Born in Salisbury, North Carolina, she lived a life filled with warmth, joy, and unmistakable light. She was deeply loved by her family, friends, and community. A gifted public speaker through her years with Toastmasters, Delette had a natural ability to connect with people. She was cherished not only for her words, but for her spirit and love for life. She was passionate about music and could dance for hours, filling any ...

Mrs. Mae Frances Thompson, age 93 passed on, Wednesday, November 12, 2025 in High Point, NC. She was a native of Salisbury, NC.  She was born in Union County to the late, Joseph Hasty and the late Ethel Blakeney Hasty.  She retired from PPG Industries after 25 years in manufacturing.  She was the widow of the late Arlee Whiteford Thompson, Sr.  She was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Turtles Club, a group she thoroughly enjoyed with many of her friends. In ...