Presley Dray Taylor, 21, of Gastonia, NC, passed away on July 22, 2023, in Gastonia. He was born on August 12, 2001, in Gastonia, NC. Presley was a very lovable and sweet individual who was always willing to help others. He had a passion for listening to music and enjoyed spending time shooting guns. Presley is survived by his mother,...
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Barbara Fortin, 80, formerly of Winooski, VT, passed away peacefully at her home in Charlotte, NC on July 25, 2023 after a valiant battle with metastatic melanoma. She was born on February 27, 1943, in London, England to Amy and Terrance Moore. Barbara was a beloved wife, mother, Nana, and sister. She is survived by her loving husband, Paul A....
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Roger Dale Safrit, 71, passed away peacefully at Atrium Health Cabarrus on June 27th, 2023. Born in Cabarrus County, NC, on April 21st, 1952, Roger was renowned for his natural ability to befriend anyone and his deep fondness for engaging in conversations and making new acquaintances, Roger was often found relishing the opportunity to share countless stories with those around...
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Richard Thomas Lapham Sr., 94, of Salisbury North Carolina, passed away on Friday July 21, 2023. Richard was born on October 13, 1928, to Tom and Ruth Lapham in Syracuse, NY. He graduated from Syracuse Central High School. All his life he was interested in Art and Photography. He started his own photo business at the age of 17. In...
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James E. Bass Jr. “Jim”, 70, of Salisbury, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023. He was born January 10, 1953 in Aiken, SC to the late James Bass and Rosemary Lilibridge Bass Russell. His last place of employment was at Arch Tech of North Carolina which he enjoyed working for. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death...
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Maxine L. Strickland Brady, born January 30, 1947 received her wings on July 19, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Mildred Strickland; brother, Edwin; and sister, Debbie. Maxine leaves behind her children, Elmer Freeman, Jr. and Tina Freeman Lawler; brothers, Edward Jr., William and James; sisters, Esther and Barbara; twin granddaughters, Amber and Heather; grandson...
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Leonard David Overcash, 65, of Kannapolis, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Concord Nursing & Rehab in Concord, NC. He was born March 9, 1958 in Orlando, FL to the late Charles Robert and Peggy Beaver Overcash. Leonard was a musician. He played many different instruments and enjoyed singing. Leonard attended Prince of Peace Freewill Baptist Church in Kannapolis...
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Arthur Clyde McCurdy Jr., 61, of Linwood, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022. He was born July 9, 1961 in Lawrence County, PA to the late Arthur and Brenda St John McCurdy. Arthur worked as a Machine Operator. He loved to ride motorcycles, and was a mechanic who worked on small repairs. In addition to his parents, Arthur was preceded...
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Carl Houston Williams, 79, of Salisbury, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury. He was born August 2, 1943 in Rowan County to the late Carl Williams and Catherine Eller Williams. Houston worked as a Mail Carrier for the United States Postal Service and as a Police Officer for the Salisbury Police...
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Wilson Joseph Schrock III, 57, of Mooresville, NC, formally of Jeanette, PA, passed into eternal life on July 13, 2023, with his loving family by his side, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. Will was a beloved son born on Feb. 18, 1966, in Jeannette, PA, to the late Wilson J. Schrock Jr. and Mary M. Pontarolo, who...
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