Ernest “Sam” Samuel Musgrave

Ernest “Sam” Samuel Musgrave, 69, of Linwood, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2025. He was born April 5, 1956 in Hagerstown, MD to the late Roby Musgrave and Velma Winn. Sam was a man who lived life with grit, humor, and a little bit of sarcasm. He had a passion for working on old Hot Rods, often with grease on...

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Michele “Mickie” Lupe Soto

Michele “Mickie” Lupe Soto of China Grove, NC went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 2, 2025. She was 77. Mickie was born in Hemet, CA on June 20, 1948 to John and Lucy Almeras. After living in California, Alabama, North Carolina, Arizona, and Texas, Mickie returned to live and work near her children in North Carolina...

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Myra Karlene Asbury Whitt

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Myra Karleen Whitt on September 3, 2025, at the age of 68. Carolina Cremation is honored to serve the Whitt family of Lexington....

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Mitchell LeRoy Walker

Mitchell LeRoy Walker, 39, of Charlotte, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025. He was born December 20, 1985 in Kearney, NE to Jeffrey Walker and Darla Maddern-Colinet. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. Carolina Cremation is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com....

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Eric Todd Benge

Eric Todd Benge, 59, of Rockwell, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House from declining health. Mr. Eric Benge was born October 17, 1965 in Statesville, NC to Edgar and Brenda Benge. Eric was athletic in his younger days, he played football, basketball, and ran track. Later in life he took up fishing at the...

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Paula Dawn Ferguson Smith

Paula Dawn Ferguson Smith, 59, of Concord, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus. Paula was born on May 28, 1966, in Concord, to the late Paul and Julia Barbee Ferguson. A true history fanatic, she loved watching documentaries and black-and-white movies. Paula was a creative and talented individual who found joy in crocheting, quilting, knitting,...

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Eddie Martin Safrit

Eddie Martin Safrit, 78, of Salisbury, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC, after complications of pneumonia. Carolina Cremation is honored to serve the Safrit family of Salisbury....

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Richard William Gilley Jr.

Richard William Gilley Jr., 41, of China Grove, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025 at his residence. Carolina Cremation is honored to serve the Gilley family of China Grove....

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James Robert Thomas

James Robert Thomas, 85, passed away on June 2, 2025, in Salisbury, NC. Carolina Cremation is honored to serve the Thomas family of Salisbury....

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Greg “Frog” Brown

Greg “Frog” Brown, 67, of Salisbury, passed away at his home on August 9, 2025. Born and raised in Salisbury, Frog was the beloved son of the late Jim and Janice Brown. He shared 40 beautiful years of marriage with his wife, Tami Brown. Together, they raised two children, Tanner Brown (Kristina Brown) and Dakota Brown (Lindsay Brown). Frog was...

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