All Obituaries

Pauline Kay Bunyan was born in Georgetown, Guyana on March 3, 1951, to Arthur and Lucille Waddy. On Wednesday, June 29, 2022, God in His Infinite wisdom deemed her work as complete and called her home to be with him.  In Guyana, she received her primary education at Smith’s Church Congregational school and afterwards pursued secretarial studies where she became an excellent Clerk Typist and Stenographer. This skill enabled Pauline to secure employment at the United Nations and at...

Julia Mae Allison, 77, died on June 24, 2022. She was born May 8, 1945 in Statesville, NC to the late Ernest G. Allison, Sr. and the late Annie L Baitey Allison.  She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers-Ernest G. Allison, Jr. and Charles Edward Allison, her sister-Dorthene A. Clark, her nephew-Ernest G. Allison III, and her niece-Reverend Victoria Renee Guyton. She leaves to cherish her memory with her sisters, Annie M. Smith, Alberta L. Allison of Troutman, NC and Mamie A....

Cornell ”Buddy” Rashad Harris, Jr. was born on July 29, 2003 in Mooresville, NC, to Cornell R. Harris Sr. and Lasheria H. Harris. Until we see him again, he will be greatly missed by those left to cherish his memories. Among them are his sister Sania Harris, Grandparents Robert and Monica Harris, Elliot and Ruth Mills, Thomas and Pamela Bryant, Uncles Damien Harris, Aviston Harris, Thomas (Angela) Hart, Mark (Octavia) Bishop, Franklin Stewart, Aunt Tomera Bryant, Great...

Morris Earl Thomas Jr. was born on July 23, 1988 to his late father Morris Earl Thomas Sr and survived by his mother Lisa Jones. He departed for his journey home on Sunday June 19, 2022.      He received his Education at Manasquan High School in Manasquan, NJ. Morris moved to North Carolina 10 years ago from Belmar, NJ and was living in Wilmington NC.      Morris worked for the New Hanover County 911 Call Center.  He took pride in being a...

Darlene Johnson Sloan of Mooresville, NC went home to be with Jesus Christ on June 8th, 2022 at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House.  She was born on April 11th, 1958 to the late Charlene and Willie “Cootah” Houston. Darlene graduated from Mooresville Senior High and worked for Draymore Manufacturing Corporation for two decades.  She then elevated her talent of caring for others and became a certified nursing assistant from Mitchell Community College.  Darlene...

Delores (Payne) Gullick, age 74, of Mt Ulla, NC passed away peacefully at Gordon’s Hospice house on Friday June 3rd. Dee was born on April 25, 1948 in Struthers, Ohio where she grew up and graduated from High School. Dee married the late Rev. William Gullick in 1969. They later moved to North Carolina to pastor AME Zion churches in the Winston Salem district, the Statesville District, the Salisbury district and the North Charlotte district. She held several offices to include serving...

Mildred Louise Hayden 89, formerly of Mooresville, NC passed away on May 19,2022 in Belleville, IL. Mildred was  a member of Jerusalem Baptist and later transferred her membership to Christian Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church in St. Louis. Mildred was the mother of seven children.  Two children preceded her in death a son Dean M. Crump and a daughter Kyle Y. Russell. She is survived  by five children; Broderick L. Crump Sr., of Tampa, FL; Angelia B. Griffin(Ronald)...

The sun rose and the world welcomed D’Asya Roshae Houston Cooper June 19, 1991 a day the world became a little brighter in Iredell County to Rechelle Hall and Thaddeus Houston. She transitioned peacefully with her family by her side on May 26, 2022 in Chapel Hill, N.C. D’Asya lived a full and warm life, filled with joy. She will be fondly remembered and sorely missed. She was preceded in death by her Maternal Grand Father, Richard M. Hall, and Paternal Grand Mother Willie Ann...

Odessa Henrietta Sisnett was born June 26, 1934 in Huntersville, NC to the late Earnest L. White and Zula Graham White. Odessa was the third of six siblings. She was called home to be with her Heavenly Father on May 29, 2022. Odessa attended the local elementary school and graduated from Torrence Lytle High School. After High School she attended Nursing School in Charlotte, NC and    graduated as a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN).  Odessa’s career took her to...

 Clara Etta Nivens Blackmon was born March 18, 1931 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina to the late Harley Nivens and Bertha Bittle. Clara was joined in Holy Matrimony to Rufus Blackmon Sr. on December 25,1952. She was called home to glory on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. She received her education from Marvin High School in Marvin, NC where she graduated. She served as a Dietary Aid at the VA Hospital for many years in West Haven, Connecticut. Also later in her life Clara was a Day Care...

Courtney Dione Cowan was born in to this world on April 12, 1986 at Iredell Memorial Hospital. He was married to Kyla Milosavljevic Cowan. He was the son of David Glaspy and Lora Robinson & Bishop Ronald Robinson. He left his earthly life for his heavenly home on Sunday, April 3, 2022. He attended Mooresville High School. Courtney loved football and being with family and friends. He joined Bible Way Church at an early age where he played drums, ushered, and sung. He was preceded in...

Tony Pernell Shipp, 58, of Mooresville, NC was born June 3, 1963, to the late Allice Shipp Vanderburg and the late A. V. Stewart. Tony gained his wings on April 8, 2022. Tony was employed at NGK Ceramics of Mooresville, NC. He was a graduate  of Mooresville Senior High School. He enjoyed sports, music and was and lifelong fan of the DALLAS COWBOYS Tony is survived by his girlfriend of many years, Theda Knox. Three children: Antonio McCorkle (Kyna) Mooresville, NC, Chambrea Knox,...

Linda Gail Fishe, daughter of the late Norman A. Fishe and Lugenia McCombs Fishe was born April 24, 1947, in Sherrills Ford, NC. She transitioned peacefully on April 11, 2022, with family by her side.  She is preceded in death by her brother Gary N. Fishe. Linda was a 1965 graduate of Catawba Rosenwald High School and was involved in many activities and clubs.  She attended North Carolina A&T State University in Greensboro, NC.  She was a faithful and dedicated member of...

Brenda, daughter of the late Alfred Burton and Ruby Smith, was born November 29, 1952 in Mooresville, NC.  She transitioned peacefully on Monday, March 28, 2022 with family by her side.  She was preceded in death by her husband Gary Brooks, Sr.; sister Betty Jean Smith; brothers: Ernest Smith and Eric Murray. Brenda was a 1971 graduate of East Lincoln High School and was a member of the Pep, Science, Math and Photography clubs.  She also served as...

Rosa Mae Patterson-Sherrill, affectionately known as “Rosie, Mother Sherrill or Aunt Rosie” was born on December 28th, 1927 in Mecklenburg County to the late Hattie Dubose and Robert Beatty. Mother Sherrill took her final rest peacefully at home on March 19th, 2022. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Mr. James “Ted” Sherrill, sons: Larry, Steven, and John Patterson; four sisters: Lillie Bell Connor, Ethel Barringer, Jacqueline Barringer, Laura Rivens, and...

Ruth Doretha Sanders Rankin, 85 years old, formerly of Glory Road, Mooresville NC, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center. She was born on March 20, 1936, in Mecklenburg County to the late Ada Blackwelder. At an early age, she joined Bethesda A. M. E. Zion Church, Mooresville, NC. During her formative years she attended Rowan County Schools and ended at the Unity High School. She worked at Fieldcrest Cannon Textile Company for a short time, but the care...

Rita Yvonne Turner (Sheely) made her entrance into the world on September  25, 1954 in Iredell  County to Garland Turner Sr. and Mary Alice Rankin Turner. She departed from her earthly life to her heavenly home on March 16, 2022. She attended  Rowan and Cabarrus  County  School  Systems.   She attended several  churches, lastly at Congregational United Church of Christ.  She was employed as a Personal Health Care Provider, and long time...

Mr. Donald Richard Duff was born to the late Edward Lewis Duff Sr. and Lacie Bell Rawls. Donald peacefully entered eternal rest on Sunday, March 13, 2022 surrounded by his wife and loving family. Donald attended Dunbar High School. In his early years he was employed by Crouch Bros and later employed by the Town of Mooresville for over 31 years until his retirement. He was a member of Campbell Missionary Baptist Church where he held the office of a deacon. Donald was an avid racing fan and...

Teresa Cephas-Ward, 51, resided in St. Petersburg, Fl was born on February 3, 1971 in Salisbury, NC to Lloyd and Stella Cephas.  She transitioned to her forever home on March 7, 2022 at Saint Anthonys’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Fl. Teresa attended public school in the Rowan-Salisbury school district.  She pursued her higher education at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College in machinery. Teresa was married to Dyonete Ward on October 14, 2016. She took on a career path at the...

Felicia Yvette Massey was born in Cabarrus County on July 7, 1964 to James Massey and Mildred Phifer. She departed this life at University Rehabilitation Center in Charlotte, NC on Friday,  February 25,2022 following an extended illness. Lisa, as she was affectionately known, attended Mooresville High School. She was a member of Bethesda AME Zion Church where she served on numerous boards including; the kitchen committee, the Usher Board in her younger years, the Youth Choir, an...