Michelle Lynn Hamby

Michelle Lynn Hamby, 51, of Lexington, passed away Thursday, August 6, 2026 at Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington. She was born March 26, 1975 in to the late Kenneth Wayne Arnold, Sr. and Cynthia Franklin Crews. Mrs. Hamby had a passion of living her life to the fullest in everything she did. Michelle is survived by her daughters, Kayla Hamby...

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Tammie Carlton

Tammie Carlton, 58, of Salisbury, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at Atrium Health Cabarrus. She was born October 4, 1967 in Rowan County to Lucy Morgan and the late Ronald Moose. Tammie enjoyed being around her family, her and her daughter enjoyed talking on the phone everyday, and enjoyed talking and spending time with her sister and mom. She...

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Joseph “Joe” James Gresham

Joseph “Joe” James Gresham, 67, of Concord, passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord, NC. He was born September 26, 1958 in to the late Duncan and Virginia Sheppard McInnis. Joe loved his fast and loud classic cars. In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his brother, Louis Gresham, sister, Annie...

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Michael Douglas Morgan

Michael Douglas Morgan, 65, of Salisbury, passed away Friday, July 31, 2026 at his residence. He was born August 8, 1960 in New York, to the late James B. Morgan and Margot Morgan. In addition to his parents, Michael was preceded in death by his brother, Frank Morgan. Michael is survived by his wife Trudy Williams Morgan of Salisbury; daughter,...

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Elaine Reid Parker

Elaine Reid Parker passed away peacefully in her home on July 27, 2026. She was born to Helen Clodfelter Reid in Salisbury, North Carolina, on December 17, 1940. A native of Rowan County, Elaine spent most of her life in North Carolina. She graduated from Dunbar High School in East Spencer in 1960 and worked at Fieldcrest Cannon Mill for...

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Kenneth Lane Ledbetter

Kenneth Lane Ledbetter, 74, passed away Friday, July 31, 2026 in Concord, NC. Kenneth was born on December 16, 1951 in Union County, North Carolina, to the late Carl and Myrtle Ledbetter. He worked throughout his life as a brick mason and roofer and in later years enjoyed working in the yard and on vehicles. He was a loving father...

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Sonny Edward Kirkman, Sr.

Sonny Edward Kirkman, Sr., 59, of China Grove, NC passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026 peacefully at his home. A Memorial Service will be held at 5:00pm on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at Old Country Baptist Church 627 Faith Road, Salisbury NC. Mr. Kirkman was born on January 30, 1967 in Salisbury, NC. Sonny entered the workforce at young...

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William Franklin “Bill” Smith

William Franklin “Bill” Smith, 82, of Concord, passed away Friday, July 24, 2026. He was born April 7, 1944 in Concord, NC. He was a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School and served in the United States Army Reserves – Chemical Division. He was also a lifelong farmer. In addition to his parents, Frank and Mildred Smith, William was...

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Delores Ballard Hall

In Loving Memory of Delores Ballard Hall Delores Ballard Hall, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home on July 27, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories, lasting friendships, and a legacy of love, laughter, and kindness. For many years, Delores devoted herself to the career she truly loved as a barber. For more than 40 years, she...

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Doris “Dory” Sabol

Doris “Dory” Sabol, 62, of Charlotte, NC, passed away unexpectedly on July 12, 2026. Born June 27, 1964, in Binghamton, NY, to the late Stephen J. Sabol and Agnes A. Sabol. Dory graduated from Central Cabarrus High School in 1982 and went on to attend Central Piedmont Community College. A lifelong learner with a generous spirit, she later returned to...

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