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Douglas "Doug" Allen Westbrook

Douglas "Doug" Allen Westbrook

Jun 8, 2026

Mr. Douglas "Doug" Allen Westbrook, age 85, of Lick Creek Church Road, Denton NC passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026 at his residence.

In honor of Douglas Westbrook the family will have a Celebration of Life at Clear Springs Global Methodist Church on June 20, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Visitation will be at the home.

Doug was born on July 22,...

Margaret Ellen Loflin

Margaret Ellen Loflin

Jun 8, 2026

Margaret Ellen Loflin, 89, of Denton, NC passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026, at Randolph Hospice House after a 3 month illness. Born in Davidson County on March 20, 1937, the daughter of Virgil and Ada Hammond Loflin.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, June 11, at Science Hill Friends Meeting with Pastor Michael J....

Lonnie Wayne Campbell

Lonnie Wayne Campbell

Jun 4, 2026

Lonnie Wayne Campbell, 73, of Candor, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026 at his residence. Memorial Services will be 1:00 PM Thursday, June 11, 2026 at Sardis United Methodist Church, with Rev. Glenn Hancock officiating.

Born in Montgomery County on April 24, 1953, he was the son of Lonnie Alexander and Emmer Lee Wilkes Campbell. He was a proud veteran of...

Kathleen King Jones

Kathleen King Jones

May 31, 2026

Kathleen Viola King Jones, 77, of Tarry Church Rd., Biscoe, died Sunday, May 31, 2026 at Autumn Care of Biscoe. Arrangements are incomplete at this time

Kathleen was born March 29, 1949, in California, the daughter of Paul Joseph and Barbara June Grischott King. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Jones in 2022. She had worked in fraud...

Randy Lee Smith

Randy Lee Smith

May 31, 2026

Randy Lee Smith, 69, formerly of Candor, died Sunday, May 31, 2026 at Dahlia Garden Rehab in Aberdeen. No services are planned at this time.

Born in Montgomery County on September 18, 1956, he was the son of Bobby and Nervie Goins Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents, and 2 sisters, Doris Tucker and Sandra Davis.

He is survived...

Terry Lynn Moody

Terry Lynn Moody

May 28, 2026

Mrs. Terry Lynn Andrews Moody, 76, of Lexington, NC passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at her residence after an illness of two months. Born on February 23, 1950, in Forsyth County the daughter of the late William Ray Andrews and Betty Lou Andrews.

Terry graduated from North Davidson High School in 1968 and earned an Associate Degree in Executive...

Joyce Bean Snider

Joyce Bean Snider

May 27, 2026

Joyce Bean Snider, 93, formerly of Shiptontown Rd., Lexington, NC passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at Mountain Vista Health Park in Denton. Born on September 9, 1932, in Davidson County she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Ella Ingram Bean.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, June 1st , at Briggs Funeral...

Robert Jefferson "Jeff" McKinney

Robert Jefferson "Jeff" McKinney

May 24, 2026

Robert Jefferson "Jeff" McKinney, a devoted family man, community leader, and lifelong steward of tradition, passed away peacefully at his residence in Denton, North Carolina, on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the age of 68. Born in Gaston County on October 15, 1957, Jeff was the beloved son of the late Bob McKinney and Nancy Miller McKinney.

Jeff’s professional journey was...

Margie Clarice Wright

Margie Clarice Wright

May 17, 2026

Margie  Clarice Wright, 99, of Denton, North Carolina, passed away May 16, 2026 at Mountain Vista Health Park in Denton. Born on April 30, 1927, in Davidson County, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Franklin Wright and Ida Lee Lambeth Wright.

A  graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, May 21 at Cid Community Church with...

Micheal "Mike" Ray Cranford

Micheal "Mike" Ray Cranford

May 17, 2026

Micheal "Mike"  Ray Cranford, 73, of Denton, NC passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem.

Mr. Cranford was born on November 10, 1952, in Cabarrus County, NC the son of the late Ralph Herman Cranford and Peggy Shue Cranford. He was a member of Lineberry Church and had worked in part sales...

James "Jay" Carmon Harris, Jr.

James "Jay" Carmon Harris, Jr.

May 16, 2026

James "Jay" Carmon Harris, Jr., a devoted family man, faithful church member, and dedicated professional, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at his residence in Davidson County, North Carolina. He was 85 years old.

Born on January 1, 1941, in Davidson County, Jay was the beloved son of the late James Carmon Harris, Sr. and Vonciel Connell Harris. He...

Curtis Eugene Cory

Curtis Eugene Cory

May 11, 2026

Curtis Eugene Cory, 78, of Denton, NC passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026. Born on October 26, 1947, in Richmond County, as the son of Ernest Coy Croft and Mary Inman Croft.

A service to celebrate the life of Curtis Cory will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at Larry Furr's Southern Theater and Event Center...

Mary Lois Cody

Mary Lois Cody

May 8, 2026

Mary Lois Cody, 74 of Denton, died Friday, May 8, 2026 at her residence.  Funeral Service will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at Briggs Funeral Home Memorial Chapel, with Pastor Josh Kepley officiating.  Burial will follow in Grubbs Grove Original Covenant Church of God Cemetery.

Born in Davidson County on May 16, 1951, she was the daughter of Marshall...

Jerry Lee Surratt

Jerry Lee Surratt

May 8, 2026

Mr. Jerry Lee Surratt, age 81, of Sexton Road, Denton NC passed away Friday morning on May 8, 2026 at his residence.

The family will receive friends 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Sunday, May 10, 2026 prior to the service at Canaan Global Methodist Church. A funeral service will be at 4:00 p.m. at Canaan Global Methodist Church with Rev. Chris Smith...

Margaret Ridge Johnson

Margaret Ridge Johnson

May 6, 2026

Margaret Louise Ridge Johnson, 71, of Denton, NC passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Born in Randolph County on June 17, 1954, to Lee "Jink" Ridge and Hattie Mae Clanton Ridge. 

Left to cherish her memory is her son, Marty Allen Johnson of the home; sisters, Ruth Deese and Joann Dunlap. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded...

Larry Joe Cook

Larry Joe Cook

May 5, 2026

Larry Joe Cook, born on April 16, 1946, in Davidson County, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem. He lived a life marked by dedication to his family, his profession, and his cherished hobbies.

A graduate of Ashmore Business College, Larry devoted much of his working years to Southeastern Supply...

Martha "Shortie" Morgan

Martha "Shortie" Morgan

Apr 25, 2026

Martha “Shortie” Allen Morgan, age 85, passed away on April 25, 2026, at First Health Hospice House. Martha was born on November 28, 1940, in Star, NC to the late Solomon Cleveland Allen and Etter Monroe Allen. She worked for many years as a bookkeeper until her retirement.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband...

Roger Lee McKay

Roger Lee McKay

Apr 24, 2026

Roger Lee McKay, 73, of Howell Dr., Denton, died Friday, April 23, 2026 at High Point Regional Medical Center in High Point.  No services are planned at this time.

Born in Selma AL on April 3, 1953, he was a salesman for Truck Parts.  He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Linda Simms, his wife, Gail Ward McKay...

Richard Shad Morris, Sr.

Richard Shad Morris, Sr.

Apr 19, 2026

Richard “Shad” W. Morris, Sr., 95, of Denton, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026. He was born on December 8, 1930.

Shad was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and faithful friend. He married the love of his life, Sylvia Morris, on May 29, 1955, and together they shared more than 70 wonderful years of marriage built...

Grace Hope DeBerry

Grace Hope DeBerry

Apr 16, 2026

Grace Hope DeBerry, 54, of Denton passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Thomasville Medical Center. Born on February 18, 1972, in Davidson County she was the daughter of Joseph DeBerry and Sue Yates DeBerry.

Hope had worked in the textile industry and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by...

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