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Laura Chisholm Wilson

Laura Chisholm Wilson

Mar 13, 2026

Laura Kaye Chisholm Wilson, 57, of Dowd Rd., Candor, died Friday, March 13, 2026 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord. Graveside Service will be 3:00 PM Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at Chisholm Family Cemetery (Lovin Hill Rd.), Candor, with Rev. Jeffery Pope officiating.

Born in Moore County on April 3, 1968, she was the daughter of Jerry and Carole Greene Chisholm....

Doris Smith Tucker

Doris Smith Tucker

Mar 4, 2026

Doris Smith Tucker, 63, of Forest Dr., Biscoe, died Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Born in Montgomery County of May 10, 1962, she was the daughter of Bobby and Nervie Goins Smith. She had worked at Sandy Ridge Assisted Living.

Doris is survived by a daughter,...

Alma Rea Russell

Alma Rea Russell

Mar 2, 2026

Alma Rea Russell, age 80, of King Mountain Road, Asheboro, NC passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026 at Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 6th at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church with pastor Brian Faircloth officiating.  Burial to follow at New Hope Global Methodist Church Cemetery.

A visitation will be on...

Mitzi Hulin Starnes

Mitzi Hulin Starnes

Feb 27, 2026

Mitzi Darlene Hulin Starnes, 68, of Shoreline Rd., New London, died Friday, February 27, 2026 at her residence. Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Liberty Fellowship Church, with Rev. Jamie Draughn officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Monday at Briggs Funeral Home in...

Carl Wayne Johnson

Carl Wayne Johnson

Feb 25, 2026

Carl Wayne Johnson, 82, of Denton, NC, passed away peacefully at his residence on February 25, 2026. Born on June 15, 1943, in Randolph County, he was the son of the late Loyd Johnson and Clara Mae Johnson.

Carl had a multifaceted career that spanned the sawmill, farming, and furniture industries He approached each aspect of his work with dedication and...

Larry Joe Taylor

Larry Joe Taylor

Feb 17, 2026

Larry Joe Taylor, 87, passed away peacefully at his home in Morgan County, GA on February

17, 2026.

Larry was born March 27, 1938 in Asheboro, NC. He was brought home to the family farm in

Denton, NC. where he spent his childhood raising chickens and cows and learning about

tractors, steam engines, and helping run the family saw mill. Larry graduated as salutatorian...

Billy Gene Surratt

Billy Gene Surratt

Feb 14, 2026

Billy Gene Surratt passed peacefully early Saturday morning at Mountain Vista Health Park after a long battle with dementia, with his daughters and caregivers, Lisa and LaRonda by his side. Billy was born on June 26, 1939 to Grady and Virgie Frank Surratt. Billy was a member of Pleasant Grove Church.

Billy was a contract mail carrier for many years following...

Mary Frances Sherman

Mary Frances Sherman

Feb 14, 2026

Mary Frances Mikkelson Sherman, 74, of School Street, Candor, died Saturday, February 14, 2026 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. Memorial Services will be held at a later date.

Born in Phillipsburg NJ on December 16, 1951, she was the daughter of Robert and Dorothy Mikkelson. She was a caregiver for many years. She was preceded in death by her...

Gail Moore Lanier

Gail Moore Lanier

Feb 9, 2026

Gail Moore Lanier, age 72, of the New Hope Community, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 9, 2026, at Atrium Health Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem. She was born on May 2, 1953, in Davidson County, North Carolina, to the late Dow Moore and Kate Davis Moore.

Gail had a fulfilling career in retail sales, where she touched the lives...

Bobbie Ann Sexton Ridge

Bobbie Ann Sexton Ridge

Feb 4, 2026

Mrs. Bobbie Ann Sexton Ridge, age 89, of Sexton Road in Denton, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 4, at Hospice of the Piedmont.

A celebration of Bobbie Ann’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 14, at Central United Methodist Church, with Reverend Peter McGuire officiating.

Born on May 12, 1936, in Davidson County,...

Dorothy Glover Parnell

Dorothy Glover Parnell

Feb 4, 2026

Dorothy Glover Parnell, aged 94, of Denton, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the home of her daughter in Lexington, North Carolina. Born on August 15, 1931, in Davidson County, she was the cherished daughter of Shafter Glover and Mattie Harrison Glover.

Dorothy’s life journey was marked by her devoted work in the hosiery mill industry, where...

Joseph Bradley Loflin

Joseph Bradley Loflin

Feb 3, 2026

Joseph "Joe" Bradley Loflin, 88, of New London, NC, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Bethany Woods Nursing Home and Rehab in Albemarle. Born on January 14, 1938, in Davidson County, he was the son of the late Bradley Loflin and Virginia Fine Loflin.

Joe was a dedicated businessman, proudly owning his own heating and air company as well...

Paul W. Johnson

Paul W. Johnson

Jan 31, 2026

Paul W. Johnson, 90, of Ashton, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on 31 January 2026.Born 15 June 1935 in Roanoke, VA, Paul lived a life of service and deep devotion to family and friends. He was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church from growing up in Baltimore, Maryland to being an active member of Ashton United Methodist...

Scott Cook

Scott Cook

Jan 30, 2026

Norman Scott Cook, lovingly known as "Cookie", passed away on January 30, 2026. He was 57 years old.

Scott is survived by his parents, Doug and Lynn Cook; his siblings, Brandon Cook, Christi Burch Hunt, Cole Cook (Misti), and Carmen Cook Miller (Luke); his beloved nieces and nephews and his Aunt, Viki Burch.

He is also survived by his Uncle, Lee Burch...

Earl Latham

Earl Latham

Jan 25, 2026

Earl Latham, aged 92, of Farmer Rd., Denton, NC, departed this life on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home in Asheboro. Born in Randolph County on May 26, 1933, Mr. Latham was the beloved son of E. Ray Latham and Georgia Hill Latham. He will be dearly remembered for his contributions to his community and family.

A dedicated...

Clyatt Lester Snider

Clyatt Lester Snider

Jan 22, 2026

Clyatt Lester Snider, 88, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the home of his grandson with his family by his bedside. Clyatt was born in Randolph County on October 15, 1937, the son of the late Walter Thomas Snider and Mary Trotter Snider.

Mr. Snider enjoyed the outdoors working on the family dairy farm with his sons until he...

Richard Allen Plowman, Sr.

Richard Allen Plowman, Sr.

Jan 18, 2026

Richard Allen Plowman, Sr., age 84, of Denton, North Carolina, peacefully entered into the gates of heaven on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Atrium Health Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem. He was born on May 4, 1941, in Anson County, North Carolina, to the late Brown Lowe Plowman and Martha Knotts Plowman.

For the majority of his lifetime, Richard dedicated...

Lou Atkins

Lou Atkins

Jan 16, 2026

Desma Louise “Lou” Thomas Atkins, 79 of Thomas Rd., Jackson Springs, died Friday, January 16, 2026 at her residence.

Funeral Service will be 2:30 PM Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at Pleasant Hill Methodist Church, with Sig Black and Chaplain Rae Ferrarini officiating.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Tuesday at Briggs-Candor Funeral Home.

Born in Durham on March 1,...

Enrique Perez Garcia

Enrique Perez Garcia

Jan 14, 2026

Enrique Perez Garcia, 59, of Jefferson SC, formerly of Biscoe, died Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at his residence. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Briggs-Candor Funeral Home.

Born in Vera Cruz, Mexico on July 19, 1966, he was the son of Amando Garcia Velasco and Agustina Perez Rellez. He was a...

Joan Lucas Snyder

Joan Lucas Snyder

Jan 11, 2026

Joan Daisy Lucas Snyder, age 91, of Denton, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at Brookstone Retirement Center in Lexington. Joan was born on January 16, 1934, in London, England, to her loving parents, Albert Edward Lucas and Emily Barton Lucas.

Having been raised in London, Joan’s journey led her to meet her beloved husband, Alfred “Al”...

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