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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”...

Carol Ward Williams

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

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