The Obituary Section

Marie Eagle

, North Carolina

Marie Eagle age 94 of Salisbury joined her heavenly Father and loved ones gone before her on Saturday May 9 2026. Born October 24 1931 in Yadkin County Marie was the daughter of Floyd Williams Martin and his wife Ethel Audry Wooten. Marie graduated from Courtney High School and the Rowan Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. While studying to be an RN she met and secretly married Billy West Eagle as nursing students were not allowed to marry. Marie and Billy settled in Asheville before returning to Salisbury where she worked at Rowan Memorial and earned the respect and love of her colleagues and patients often requested for private duty care for doctors family members. Marie was a living testament to her nursing skills as witnessed by family in caring for Billy who passed in 2012 from Parkinsons Disease providing love kindness and gentleness. Marie was raised poor on the…

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Margaret Wansley

, North Carolina

The graveside service for Margaret Wansley will be Friday May 22 2026 at 11am. The service will be held at Rowan Memorial Park located at 4125 Franklin Community Center Salisbury NC 28144. Rev. Dr. Henry Diggs officiatingeulogist. Hairston Funeral Home is honored to serve the Holt and Coleman families with sincere care and compassion. Online condolences may be sent tohairstonfh.comor faxed to 7046366264.

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Debbie Reed Tetterton

, North Carolina

Debbie Reed Tetterton, 74, of Rockwell, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at her residence, surrounded by loved ones. She was preceded in her passing by her beloved husband, Steven Reece Tetterton who passed in October 16, 2022.She was born December 13, 1951 in Ohio to the late Ray and Mozelle Reed.In addition to her parents, Debbie had two sisters, Tammy and Terri, and two brothers Ray and Paul.Debbie is survived by her son, Scott Tetterton of Rockwell; daughter, Lori Tetterton of Concord; brother, Paul Reed, sister Tammy Wilson, three grandchildren, Grant Tetterton, Piper Tetterton-Martin and Landon Tetterton-Martin.Debbie was affectionately known as " Mawmaw" and her greatest joys in life were her husband, Steve, children, and grandchildren. She had a unique and loving relationship with each family member. Mawmaw adored her dog “Bandit” who was her 24/7 companion.Most recently, she cultivated new interests in flower gardening and bird watching. Mawmaw…

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William "Bill" Fraley

, North Carolina

William “Bill” Fraley, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026, and entered through Heaven’s gates into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.Bill was a 1982 graduate of East Rowan High School. Throughout his life, he was known for his hard work, dedication, and servant’s heart. He worked for the Town of Granite Quarry Maintenance Department, later became Plant Manager at Ketchie Marble Company, and eventually fulfilled his dream of owning Chapman Custom Signs.Bill faithfully served his community for 41 years with the Granite Quarry Fire Department, where he served not only as a devoted firefighter, but also as Chief. His commitment to helping others and protecting his community was one of the greatest callings of his life.Outside of work and service, Bill enjoyed the simple things most — hunting, fishing, spending time with his daughters, and being surrounded by his church family and friends. He never…

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Anne Misenheimer Brown

, North Carolina

Anne Misenheimer Brown, 72, of Mint Hill, passed away Friday, May 8, 2026, at her residence.She was born on August 28, 1953, in Guilford County, to the late Rayford Misenheimer and Madge Lingle Misenheimer. She was preceded in death by a stepchild, Kim Woody of DeFuniak Springs, Florida.Anne attended Rowan County schools, graduating from East Rowan High School in 1972. Anne’s career was as a Registered Technologist of Radiology. She was a Certified Basic Life Support Instructor; and, as an EMT, also worked at the Mint Hill Volunteer Fire Department in the past.Anne is survived by her husband, Allan Thomas Brown, to whom she was married for 41 years; and by her son, Douglas R. Brown. Anne is survived by her sister, Pam Ribelin (Norman), her nieces, Carrie Meyer, Nettie Boyle (Gregg), and Danelle Ribelin (Wes), plus many cousins. She is survived by stepchildren Vicki Warner, Moraine, Ohio; Dennis Brown…

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Antonio Antwan Mccullough

, North Carolina

January 14, 2005

Antonio “AJ” Antwan McCullough, 21, of Salisbury, passed away tragically on May 9, 2026.Born on January 15, 2005, in Concord, he was the beloved son of Barbara Reisen and Shane Lamb of Salisbury, and Antonio McCullough, also of Salisbury. He was tragically taken from his loved ones far too soon and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.AJ was known for his humor, goofiness, cleverness, creativity, and mischievous spirit. He had a way of making people laugh, whether through his funny pranks, quick wit, or playful personality. Beneath that playful nature was a kind heart and a deep love for motor vehicles and anything with an engine.He is survived by his partner and best friend, Brooklyn Leigh Moss of Salisbury; his parents; his siblings, Dominick Moore, Caleb McCullough and Grace Goldstein, all of Salisbury; his grandparents, Richard and Donna Reisen of Gold Hill; his grandmother, Betty…

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Morris "Ray" Funderburk

, North Carolina

Morris "Ray" Funderburk ObituaryMorris Ray Funderburk, 80, of Salisbury, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at his home in Salisbury, NC.He was born November 15, 1945, in Cabarrus County to the late Murrell Funderburk and Lula Safrit Funderburk. Ray worked as a machinist for Bendix Corporation and later Granite Knitwear.He was a member of Mt. Hope Church.Ray enjoyed fixing lawnmowers, woodworking, and trips to the mountains. His family meant the world to him. His great grandchildren were the light of his life.In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by his brother, Myron Funderburk and sister, Elaine Funderburk.Ray is survived by his wife, Frances Jean Funderburk; daughters: Alicia (Travis) Driver, Amanda (Truett) Farmer; sons: Travis Funderburk, Jamie (Crystal) Funderburk; grandsons: Cody Funderburk, Colton Funderburk, Dylan Driver, and Mason Farmer; granddaughters: Megan Driver, Kayla Hoehman, and Laylah Farmer; great-grandchildren: Elena Hoehman, Easton Funderburk, Gunner Hoehman, and Jensen Funderburk.The family…

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