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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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...
