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”...
Carol Ward Williams
Jan 8, 2026
Carol Ward Williams, 90, of Denton, NC was accepted into the arms of Jesus from her home on January 8th, 2026.
Carol was born December 30th, 1935 to Wade and Elva Ward in Randolph County, NC.
If you ever had the opportunity to visit Carol in her home, you most certainly were offered a glass bottled Coca-Cola. And we are certain she...
Conrad Franklin Harrold
Jan 2, 2026
Mr. Conrad Franklin Harrold, age 90, of Eastside Drive, Denton NC passed away January 2, 2026 at Mountain Vista Health Park.
A service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Central United Methodist Church with Rev. Peter McGuire officiating. Burial to follow at Mountain View Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be prior to the service from...
Betty Jean Warden Blackburn
Jan 2, 2026
Mrs. Betty Jean Warden Blackburn, age 96, of Mullinix Road, Troy, N.C. passed away On January 2, 2026 at Mountain Vista Health Park in Denton, N.C.
A service for Mrs. Blackburn will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Gospel Light Baptist Church in Winston-Salem with Rev. Daniel Blackburn and Rev. Frank Shumate officiating. Burial to follow...
Janie Lynn Hedrick
Dec 25, 2025
Janie Lynn Hedrick, a cherished resident of Denton, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, December 25, 2025. She was 69 years old. Born on February 20, 1956, in Davidson County, she was the beloved daughter of Henry Pullum and Willow Mae Billings Pullum.
Janie dedicated her career to her passion as a seamstress, a skill she embraced...
Voncille Cranford Gallimore
Dec 25, 2025
Voncille Cranford Gallimore, 88, of Denton, NC, passed away peacefully at her residence on December 25, 2025. Born on December 28, 1936, in Davidson County, she was the cherished daughter of the late Colon Cranford and Alma Lee Sikes Cranford Haltom.
Voncille's life was marked by her devotion to family and her passions. She pursued training at cosmetology school, which paved...
Nellie Floyd Clodfelter
Dec 25, 2025
Nellie Mae Floyd Clodfelter, 96, formerly of Snyder Station Rd., Denton, NC, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at Mountain Vista Health Park in Denton. She was the last surviving child of the late John Roby Floyd and Mary Parrish Floyd, born on March 8, 1929, in Davidson County, NC.
Nellie dedicated much of her career to the textile...
Roland Edward Steed
Dec 24, 2025
Roland Edward (Eddie) Steed, Sr., age 81, of Swansboro passed away on December 24, 2024 at Snow Hill Memory Care in Snow Hill, NC. He was born on September 20, 1944 in Denton, NC to Roland and Erlene Varner Steed. He is survived by children, Kimberly (Rob) Diokno of Raleigh, Andrew (Melanie) of Greenville, Eddie Steed Jr. (Dianne) of Denton...
Gerald Wayne Hicks
Dec 18, 2025
Mr. Gerald Wayne Hicks, age 72, of Steed Street, Candor, NC passed away on Thursday, December 18, 2025 First Health Hospice & Palliative Care in West End.
A graveside service will be held on Sunday, December 21st at 2:00 p.m. at Macedonia Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
Mr. Hicks was born on September 26, 1953 in Montgomery County to Betty Lou Williams Hicks and...
Kaitlin "Katie" Shelby Crook
Dec 17, 2025
Kaitlin "Katie" Shelby Crook, age 25, of Denton, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. She was born on January 28, 2000, in Davidson County to her loving parents, Terry Fagg and Melissa Crook. Katie's spirit and dedication were evident in her pursuit of a career in law enforcement, a calling she embraced wholeheartedly.
Upon completing her Basic Law...
James Maynard Edwards
Dec 17, 2025
James Maynard Edwards, 83, of Floyd Church Rd., Lexington passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Atrium Health High Point Regional Hospital. Born on January 19, 1942, in Wise County, VA he was the son of the late Edward Garland Edwards and Sallie Catherine Hicks Edwards
A funeral service for Mr. Edwards will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday,...
Betty LaFell Parsons
Dec 15, 2025
Elizabeth "Betty" Reid LaFell Parsons, 70, of Biscoe, NC, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, December 15, 2025. Born on January 8, 1955, in Chicago, IL, she was the beloved daughter of the late Eddie LaFell and Violet Ray LaFell.
Betty had an extensive career, serving as a manager in retail sales and restaurants including Wendy's, McDonald's, Subway, and...
Winfred Charles Kinley
Dec 12, 2025
Winfred Charles Kinley, aged 71, of Chapel Wood Rd., Denton, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025, at Hinkle Hospice House. Born on February 7, 1954, in Davidson County, he was the beloved son of the late Joseph "Joe" Roosevelt Kinley and late Iva Ruth Summey Kinley.
Winfred graduated from Southwestern Randolph High School, class of 1972, and established...
Betty Ballard Guffey
Dec 9, 2025
Mrs. Betty Sue Ballard Guffey, age 98, formally of Oak Street, Troy, NC passed on December 9, 2025 at Levine and Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville.
A funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 13 at Troy First Baptist Church with Rev. Nick Allen officiating with burial to follow at Southside Cemetery in Troy, NC.
Mrs. Guffey was born in Lincoln...
Buddy Wayne Dorsett
Dec 7, 2025
Buddy Wayne Dorsett, 61, of Denton, NC, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Medical Center in Winston Salem. Born on September 10, 1964, in Davidson County, NC, Buddy was the beloved son of the late Robert Vernon Dorsett and Geneva Hughes Dorsett.
A proud graduate of Denton High School, Buddy furthered his education at High...
Reba Dawn Freeman
Dec 7, 2025
Reba Dawn Freeman, 59, of S.Tomlinson St., Candor died Sunday, December 7, 2025 at her residence. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 PM Wednesday at the home. Burial will be private.
Born in Moore County on August 31, 1966, she was the daughter of Richard and Paula Haywood Freeman, Sr. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Betty Cranford Harris
Dec 6, 2025
Betty Cranford Harris, aged 80, of Denton, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Randolph Hospital surrounded by family. Born in Randolph County on May 9, 1945, she was the cherished daughter of the late Otho Van Cranford and Edna Hardister Cranford.
A proud graduate of Farmer High School in 1963, Betty dedicated her career to the...
Kay Gadwah Easter
Dec 1, 2025
Kay Gadwah Easter, 74, of Denton, NC, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2025, at Atrium Health Lexington Medical Center. Born on May 6, 1951, in Barre, Vermont, Kay was known for her warm spirit and dedication to her family, friends, and community.
Kay was a beloved member of Denton Wesleyan Church, where she worked diligently in the church daycare, touching...
Baxter Wilson Carter
Nov 28, 2025
In Loving Memory of Baxter Wilson Carter
Baxter Wilson Carter 97, of Denton, NC passed away peacefully on November 28, 2025, at Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington, surrounded by his loving family. A devoted father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, he was a steady presence whose faith, humility, and quiet leadership shaped his family, church, and community.
Born on September 25, 1928, in the...
Katherine "Mrs. Kathy" Jordan Swaney
Nov 23, 2025
Katherine "Mrs. Kathy" Ann Jordan Swaney, a beloved children's librarian and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully at the age of 67 on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem. Born on June 13, 1958, in Horry County, South Carolina, she dedicated her life to fostering a love of reading...
