Robert Jefferson "Jeff" McKinney
May 24, 2026
Robert Jefferson "Jeff" McKinney, a devoted family man, community leader, and lifelong steward of tradition, passed away peacefully at his residence in Denton, North Carolina, on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the age of 68. Born in Gaston County on October 15, 1957, Jeff was the beloved son of the late Bob McKinney and Nancy Miller McKinney.
Jeff’s professional journey was...
Margie Clarice Wright
May 17, 2026
Margie Clarice Wright, 99, of Denton, North Carolina, passed away May 16, 2026 at Mountain Vista Health Park in Denton. Born on April 30, 1927, in Davidson County, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Franklin Wright and Ida Lee Lambeth Wright.
A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, May 21 at Cid Community Church with...
Micheal "Mike" Ray Cranford
May 17, 2026
Micheal "Mike" Ray Cranford, 73, of Denton, NC passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem.
Mr. Cranford was born on November 10, 1952, in Cabarrus County, NC the son of the late Ralph Herman Cranford and Peggy Shue Cranford. He was a member of Lineberry Church and had worked in part sales...
James "Jay" Carmon Harris, Jr.
May 16, 2026
James "Jay" Carmon Harris, Jr., a devoted family man, faithful church member, and dedicated professional, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 16, 2026, at his residence in Davidson County, North Carolina. He was 85 years old.
Born on January 1, 1941, in Davidson County, Jay was the beloved son of the late James Carmon Harris, Sr. and Vonciel Connell Harris. He...
Curtis Eugene Cory
May 11, 2026
Curtis Eugene Cory, 78, of Denton, NC passed away on Monday, May 11, 2026. Born on October 26, 1947, in Richmond County, as the son of Ernest Coy Croft and Mary Inman Croft.
In accordance with his wishes Curtis will be cremated and a private burial will take place in the family plot at Eastside Cemetery in Rockingham. A memorial service...
Mary Lois Cody
May 8, 2026
Mary Lois Cody, 74 of Denton, died Friday, May 8, 2026 at her residence. Funeral Service will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at Briggs Funeral Home Memorial Chapel, with Pastor Josh Kepley officiating. Burial will follow in Grubbs Grove Original Covenant Church of God Cemetery.
Born in Davidson County on May 16, 1951, she was the daughter of Marshall...
Jerry Lee Surratt
May 8, 2026
Mr. Jerry Lee Surratt, age 81, of Sexton Road, Denton NC passed away Friday morning on May 8, 2026 at his residence.
The family will receive friends 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Sunday, May 10, 2026 prior to the service at Canaan Global Methodist Church. A funeral service will be at 4:00 p.m. at Canaan Global Methodist Church with Rev. Chris Smith...
Margaret Ridge Johnson
May 6, 2026
Margaret Louise Ridge Johnson, 71, of Denton, NC passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Born in Randolph County on June 17, 1954, to Lee "Jink" Ridge and Hattie Mae Clanton Ridge.
Left to cherish her memory is her son, Marty Allen Johnson of the home; sisters, Ruth Deese and Joann Dunlap. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded...
Larry Joe Cook
May 5, 2026
Larry Joe Cook, born on April 16, 1946, in Davidson County, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem. He lived a life marked by dedication to his family, his profession, and his cherished hobbies.
A graduate of Ashmore Business College, Larry devoted much of his working years to Southeastern Supply...
Martha "Shortie" Morgan
Apr 25, 2026
Martha “Shortie” Allen Morgan, age 85, passed away on April 25, 2026, at First Health Hospice House. Martha was born on November 28, 1940, in Star, NC to the late Solomon Cleveland Allen and Etter Monroe Allen. She worked for many years as a bookkeeper until her retirement.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband...
Roger Lee McKay
Apr 24, 2026
Roger Lee McKay, 73, of Howell Dr., Denton, died Friday, April 23, 2026 at High Point Regional Medical Center in High Point. No services are planned at this time.
Born in Selma AL on April 3, 1953, he was a salesman for Truck Parts. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Linda Simms, his wife, Gail Ward McKay...
Richard Shad Morris, Sr.
Apr 19, 2026
Richard “Shad” W. Morris, Sr., 95, of Denton, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026. He was born on December 8, 1930.
Shad was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and faithful friend. He married the love of his life, Sylvia Morris, on May 29, 1955, and together they shared more than 70 wonderful years of marriage built...
Grace Hope DeBerry
Apr 16, 2026
Grace Hope DeBerry, 54, of Denton passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Thomasville Medical Center. Born on February 18, 1972, in Davidson County she was the daughter of Joseph DeBerry and Sue Yates DeBerry.
Hope had worked in the textile industry and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by...
Dean Redding
Apr 15, 2026
Richard Dean Redding, 89, of Denton, NC passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Born in Gaston County on August 6, 1936, the son of Richard H. Redding and Lona Coffey Redding.
Dean had worked in the textile industry as a quality control inspector and had been active in the Civitan International Organization. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church...
Rickie Darrell Hardister
Apr 10, 2026
Rickie Darrell Hardister, 70, of New Hope Rd., Denton, died Friday, April 10, 2026 at Randolph Health Hospital in Asheboro. Funeral Service will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Liberty Fellowship Church, with Rev. Jamie Draughn officiating. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 PM Tuesday prior to the...
Martha Snider Bisher
Apr 7, 2026
Martha Snider Bisher, born May 31, 1939, passed away on April 7, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Martha was a woman of strong will, firm opinions, and a personality that left a lasting impression on everyone she met. She graduated from Denton High School in 1957 and lived life on her own terms.
She was a woman of deep Christian faith, which...
Roby Loflin
Apr 7, 2026
James Roby Loflin, 91, of Denton, North Carolina passed away at his home, Tuesday, April 7.
Roby was born December 12, 1934 to Robert and Maie Lanier Loflin in Davidson County, North Carolina. A devoted husband, father, pawpaw, and great-grandfather, he will be remembered for his dedication to hard work and love for his family, but most of all, for his...
David Austin Adams
Apr 7, 2026
David Austin Adams, 81, of Denton, NC passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at Hinkle Hospice House. Born on November 21, 1944, in Davidson County he was the son of Robert "Bob" Green Adams and Dora May Carrick Adams.
David had worked in the furniture industry as an upholster and was a member of Fairview United Methodist Church. In his...
Evelyn McDaniel Ward
Mar 26, 2026
On March 26, 2026, Evelyn McDaniel Ward, in her 99th year, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and friends, leaving a life of kindness and caring, friendship and encouragement, and quiet but profound achievements.
A memorial service will be held at 11am Saturday, April 11 at First Baptist Church in Denton by the Rev Vern Peterson. A private burial will be...
Homer Ray Workman
Mar 25, 2026
Homer Ray Workman, 72, of Denton passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center. Born on November 19, 1953, in Davidson County, he was the son of the late Will Archie Workman and Dorothy Lamb Workman.
Mr. Workman had worked as a lumber packer and attended the Denton Church of God. In addition to his parents,...
