All Obituaries

John Hamilton Vaughan, 87, of Mount Gilead passed away early Wednesday morning, July 29, 2026 at Spring Arbor of Albemarle. John was born December 30, 1938 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Maurice Bruns and Mary Margaret Tracy Vaughan. He proudly served his country in the US Navy.  He was a retiree of CSX Railroad. John was an active member of the Albemarle Church of Christ.   John was a faithful Christian and believed in giving to others.  He enjoyed restoring antique ...

Linda Carol Forsyth 81 of Norwood died Saturday Morning, July 25, 2026 at her home. A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 14, 2026 at 2:30pm at the Salisbury National Cemetery Annex. Linda was born March 23, 1945 in Cabarrus county to the late James and Mary Burleson Ward. She was a retired sales representative and a member of Annunciation Catholic Church. She is survived by her husband Robert William Forsyth. One daughter Alissa Michele Taylor and one son Guy William ...

Michael Allen Johnson (Mike, Taco) age 68,  passed  away peacefully at home surrounded by his beloved family on July 23, 2026.   He was born on November 26, 1957 to Floyd and Barbara Johnson.  He is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Karen Johnson, daughter Shannon Johnson, brother Randy Johnson (Brenda) and sister Vickie (Gary) Echols. Nephews and Nieces, Chad, Holly, Joshua, Shane and Ryan Johnson. Jake Cark and Tabatha Davis. Special friends Todd Smith and ...

Knox Edward “Eddie” Britt Jr., 73, of Mt. Gilead passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at his home. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 12:00 PM at Community Full Gospel Church, 12547 US Hwy 52 S in Norwood. Pastor Mike Lisk will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior in the church. Eddie was born on May 20, 1953 to the late Knox Edward Britt Sr. and Sarah Dalton Britt. He owned and operated Britt Floor Covering in High Point. Eddie ...

Carl Brent Newton, 87, of Mt. Gilead passed away on Friday, July 17, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his loved ones. A graveside funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 1:00 PM at Hamer Creek Baptist Church. Rev. Rupert Medford will officiate. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 11:00 until 12:45 PM at Edwards Funeral Home in Mt. Gilead. Brent was born on June 17, 1939 in Anson County to the late Ernest Bennet and ...

Betty Ruth Barbee Lambert, 94, of Albemarle passed away on July 13, 2026 at her home, surrounded by her loved ones.  A graveside funeral service will be held on Friday, July 17, 2026 at Canton Baptist Church Cemetery. Pastor Curtis Williams will officiate. The family will receive friends on Thursday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Edwards Funeral Home in Norwood.  Betty was born on November 8, 1931 to the late Charlie Lee and Gladys Johnson Barbee. She worked at Alison’s ...

Ronnie “Ron” Eugene Dry, 69, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Ron was born to Sandy and Lillian Dry in Ridgecrest NC. Above all else, he was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ. His faith shaped every part of his life and was reflected in the way he loved others, served his community, and cared for his family. Ron faithfully sought to be the hands and feet of Jesus.  Throughout ...

Leroy ‘Al’ Alfred Calder Jr., 81, of Norwood, passed away Friday, July 10, 2026 at his home. A celebration of life service will be held at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at Norwood First Presbyterian Church. Rev. Heather McIntyre will officiate. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Edwards Funeral Home in Norwood.  Al was born on June 20, 1945 in Hemingway SC to the late LeRoy Alfred Sr., and Jessie Rhinehart Calder. He ...

Ann Livingston Hudson, 90, of Norwood, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 10, 2026 at Trinity Place in Albemarle. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at Cottonville Baptist Church. Pastor JR Murr, AD Hudson, and Nicholas Helms will officiate. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 AM in the sanctuary prior to the service.  Ms. Hudson was born on March 12, 1936 in Stanly County to the late James Thomas and Essie Whitley Livingston. ...

Rodney Joe Cornatzar, 79, of Norwood, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at his home. A celebration of life will be held on Monday, July 20, 2026 from 4:00 until 6:00 PM at Edwards Funeral Home in Norwood. Rodney was born on March 6, 1947 to the late Charles Otto and Margaret Irene Gordon Cornatzar. He worked as a production manager for Preformed Line Products and he went on to work for Philip Moore’s before retiring. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, ...