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...
Eduardo Julio Sanchez
Nov 15, 2025
Eduardo Julio Sanchez, 86, of Seven Lakes South, NC passed away on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at his residence. Born on July 12, 1939, in Bogota, Colombia he was the son of Julio Sanchez and Beatriz Sanchez de Sanchez.
Arrangements for a service to celebrate Eduardo's life will be 11:00 AM December 4, 2025 at Our Lady of the Americas Catholic...
Charles Anthony Stone
Nov 12, 2025
Charles Anthony Stone, 85, of Denton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at his residence. Born on May 29, 1940, in Guilford County, he was the son of Floyd Wesley Stone and Teresa Berry Stone, who have preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death was his brothers James, Richard, and David Stone as well as sisters,...
Colleen Nance Pinson
Nov 8, 2025
Evelyn Colleen Nance Pinson, 100, died Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Mountain Vista Health Park in Denton. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at Briggs Funeral Home Memorial Chapel, with Nephew Steve Nance officiating and LoriAnn Little Owen, vocalist. Burial will follow in the Denton Town Cemetery. The family will receive friends from...
Martha Kay Lanier
Nov 1, 2025
Martha Kay Lanier, a cherished member of the New Hope Community, passed away peacefully at her residence in Denton, North Carolina, on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on October 21, 1952, in Davidson County, she was the beloved daughter of the late Homer James Lanier and Bessie Mae Shaw Lanier.
Martha, fondly known as Kay, led...
Brenda Kaye McKinney
Oct 22, 2025
Brenda Kaye McKinney, age 77, of Silver Chase Court, Winston-Salem, N.C. passed away at her residence on October 22, 2025.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on November 22, 2025 at Flint Hill Baptist Church, 269 Flint Hill Rd., Fort Mill, S.C. with Rev. Evans Jackson Newell and Rev. Wayne Deffinger officiating. Inurnment following the service will be...
Pasquale Michael Gaudio
Oct 22, 2025
Pasquale Michael Gaudio, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away at his residence in Denton, NC, on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. He was born on September 22, 1942, in New Haven, CT, to Joseph and Carmel Gaudio, who preceded him in death.
Pasquale dedicated his professional life to serving as an electrician and earned a Bachelor's degree, demonstrating both...
Joseph "Jay" Scott Hulin
Oct 19, 2025
Mr. Joseph "Jay" Scott Hulin, 97, formerly of the Jackson Creek Community passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Mountain Vista Health Park. Born on September 12, 1928, in Randolph County, NC he was the son of Johnny Franklin Hulin and Lillie Allred Hulin.
Jay had dedicated many years to serving as a preacher at Gospel Way Church, in addition...
Astros "Rose" Gudnadottir Cato
Oct 15, 2025
Astros "Rose" Gudnadottir Cato, born on October 26, 1943, in Iceland, passed away on October 15, 2025, in Davidson County, North Carolina, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident while returning home from a Bible study at her beloved church. She was 81 years old.
Rose dedicated her life to her family, taking great pride in her role...
Phyllis Davis Weaver
Oct 11, 2025
Phyllis Dean Davis Weaver, born on November 10, 1949, in Davidson County, NC, passed away peacefully at her residence on October 11, 2025. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Phyllis was a graduate of Denton High School and embarked on a fulfilling career in the healthcare field, where she worked as a receptionist for many years. Her...
Virgie Smith Clark
Oct 8, 2025
Virgie Smith Clark, a beloved matriarch, departed this world peacefully at her home in Ellerbe, North Carolina on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, just two days shy of her 86th birthday. Born in Richmond County, North Carolina, on October 10, 1939, Virgie was the cherished daughter of the late Roy and Catherine Chavis Smith. Her radiant spirit and indomitable strength shaped...
Richard Wayne Beck
Oct 3, 2025
Richard Wayne Beck, passed away at the age of 83 on Friday, October 3, 2025, at his residence in Clemmons, North Carolina, previously residing in Lexington. Born on September 15, 1942, in Cumberland County, NC, Richard lived a life marked by service, integrity, and a profound commitment to those he cherished.
Richard's professional journey included his role as a cutter at...
Benny Lamar Chandler
Oct 3, 2025
Benny Lamar Chandler, born on September 1, 1931, in Stanly County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025, at Mountain Vista Health Park in Denton. He was 94 years old. Benny lived a life characterized by hard work, dedication to family, and a deep-seated commitment to his community.
A skilled mechanic, Benny was the original owner of the Texaco...
