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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Tracy Hurley Hinson

Tracy Hurley Hinson, 54, of Salisbury, passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury, NC. She was born October 2, 1970 in Albemarle, NC. Tracy is survived by her husband of 36 years, James; daughter Megan; son Matt; daughter Madi with her fiancé Noah, and grandson Asher, along with his future brother that is...

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Belinda Harwood Bracken

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Belinda Harwood Bracken on July 24, 2025, at age 53. Carolina Cremation is honored to serve the Bracken family of Salisbury....

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Carolyn Blackmon Boykin

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Carolyn Blackmon Boykin, 73, most recently of Huntersville, North Carolina but formerly of Florida and South Carolina. Carol passed on July 30, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Her strength and resilience inspire us all. Born on September 17, 1951, in Orangeburg, S.C., Carol lived a...

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Cecil Eric Morrison

Cecil Eric Morrison, 62 passed away peacefully on the morning of July 29, 2025 at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, NC after battling colon cancer for eight months. Eric was born January 6, 1963 in Iredell County. He was a graduate of Northwest Cabarrus High School. Eric was taught at a very young age the importance of Christ being the...

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Christopher Ryan DeRoberts

Christopher Ryan DeRoberts, 40, of China Grove, passed away Saturday, July 26, 2025 after a motorcycle accident. Carolina Cremation is assisting the DeRoberts family of China Grove....

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