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Faye Yarborough Chappell

Faye Yarborough Chappell

Jun 22, 2023

Faye Aline Yarborough Chappell, 96, of Candor, died Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Autumn Care of Biscoe. Memorial Service will be 2:00 PM Friday, June 30, 2023 at Briggs-Candor Funeral Home Chapel, with Dr. Keith Campbell officiating.  Private inurnment services will be held later.

Born in Guilford County on May 29, 1927, she was the daughter of...

Christopher Harbaugh

Christopher Harbaugh

Jun 19, 2023

Christopher Wayne Harbaugh, 55, of W. Salisbury St., Denton, NC and formerly of Texas passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023, at his residence. Christopher was born in Hopewell, VA on November 29, 1967, the son of Dale Allen Harbaugh and Geneva Ann Patton. He was a veteran of the United States Maires and worked in construction. Some of his...

Peggie Vanhoy Berrier

Peggie Vanhoy Berrier

Jun 17, 2023

Peggie Vanhoy Berrier, 84, of Vanhoy Drive, Denton, NC passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at her residence.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, June 21, at Briggs Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Rev. Claudie Harrison officiating. Interment will follow at Mountain View Memorial Gardens.

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Carolyn Roberts Simmons

Carolyn Roberts Simmons

Jun 17, 2023

Carolyn Roberts Simmons, 68, of Burney Mill Rd., Troy, NC (Eleazer Community) passed away at her residence on Saturday, June 17, 2023.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, June 22, at Eleazer Church Cemetery with Rev. Jimmy Wansley officiating.

Carolyn was born on May 10,...

Ruth Pinyan

Ruth Pinyan

Jun 17, 2023

Mrs. Ruth Adelaide Thompson Pinyan age 87 of  Denton NC passed away June 17, 2023 at Randolph Hospice House.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Sunday, July 9 at The Southern Theater, the temporary location of Siloam Methodist Church located at 18639 N C Hwy # 109, Denton.  Rev. Scott Davis will officiate at...

Nancy Lewis

Nancy Lewis

Jun 16, 2023

Nancy Marie Lewis, 84, of Candor, NC passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023 at UNC Medical Center.

A celebration of life service will be held 11:00 AM Friday, June 23 at Briggs Candor Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jamie Sink officiating. Inurnment will follow at Candor Cemetery where the family will greet friends after the service....

Jeanette Elliott Skeen

Jeanette Elliott Skeen

Jun 13, 2023

Sylvia Jeanette Elliott Skeen, 81, of Old Camp Rd., Denton, NC passed to Heaven on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Hinkle Hospice House.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM on Friday, June 16, at Lineberry Church with Pastor Jamie Akines and Rev. Richard Gould officiating. Interment will follow at Mountain View Memorial...

Virginia Lemonds

Virginia Lemonds

Jun 7, 2023

Virginia Gerald Lemonds, 76, of McIntyre Lane, Troy, NC passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst.

A graveside inurnment service will be held 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Hickory Grove Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery with Rev. Billy Glover officiating.

Virginia was...

Barbara Luther Chappell

Barbara Luther Chappell

Jun 5, 2023

Barbara Luther Chappell, 77, of Leach Rd., Candor, died Monday, June 5, 2023 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.  Graveside Service will be 4:00 PM Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Candor Cemetery with Rev. Buddy Maness officiating.

Born in Montgomery County on December 1, 1945, she was the daughter of Israel and Bessie Latham Luther.  She...

James Howard Loftin

James Howard Loftin

Jun 4, 2023

James Howard Loftin, 88, of Farmer Rd., Denton, NC passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center.

A funeral service will be 2:00 PM on Thursday, June 8, at Pleasant Grove Church with Rev. Brett Chappell officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Mr....

Gideon Macon

Gideon Macon

Jun 1, 2023

Mr. Gideon Nathaniel Macon, 59, of M&H Drive, Denton NC died on June 1, 2023 at his residence.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date for immediate family and friends.

Mr. Macon was born on January 25, 1964 in Forsyth County to Jack Macon and Frances Jones Macon. He was a...

Linda Mae Skeen

Linda Mae Skeen

May 31, 2023

Linda Mae Skeen, 77, formerly of Bringle Ferry Rd., Denton passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Brookstone Retirement Center in Lexington.

A celebration of life service will be held 2:00 PM on Thursday, June 8, at First Baptist Church in Denton with Rev. Shane Smith officiating. A private inurnment will be held...

Kenneth Allen Henke

Kenneth Allen Henke

May 28, 2023

Kenneth Allen Henke, 90, of Seven Lakes South, West End, Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Hospice Haven of Richmond County in Rockingham. Memorial Services will be held at a later date. Born in Flint, Michigan, he worked on the Line at General Motors. Mr. Henke was a veteran of the US Army. He was preceded in death by a grandchild....

Barney "Pete" Fritz

Barney "Pete" Fritz

May 24, 2023

B arney “Pete” Castle Fritz, 73, of Clyde Dr., Lexington, NC passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at his residence.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM on Sunday, May 28, at Old Fashioned Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Frankie Royal. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

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Lynn Owens

Lynn Owens

May 23, 2023

Mitchell Lynn Owens, 53, of S. Main St. Ext., Denton, NC passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at Randolph Hospice House.

Lynn was born November 4, 1969, in Davidson County to Mozelle W. Owens and Mary Bradshaw Owens. He had worked as a cut off saw operator in the lumber industry and was...

Reba Cockman

Reba Cockman

May 22, 2023

Reba Kay Layne Cockman, age 71, of Clubhouse Drive, New London, NC departed this earthly life on May 22, 2023 surrounded by her caring family at her daughters home in Southmont, NC.

A funeral service will be held 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31, at Chandler’s Grove United Methodist Church, 2535 Blane Road, New...

Earl Whitaker

Earl Whitaker

May 16, 2023

Mr. Earl Arvin Whitaker, age 85, of Martin Farm Road, Denton NC passed away on May 16, 2023 at The Gray Brier in Trinity, NC.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Earl was born July 18, 1937 in Buncombe County, NC to Earl Louis Whitaker and Catherine Current...

Betty Elliott Fowler

Betty Elliott Fowler

May 15, 2023

Betty Sue Elliott Fowler, 92, formerly of New Hope Rd., Denton, NC passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023, at Cross Road Retirement Community in Asheboro.

A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM on Wednesday, May 17, at Calvary Gospel Church Cemetery conducted by her daughter, Donna Hogan, and her grandson, Dustin...

Max Richard Dunn

Max Richard Dunn

May 13, 2023

Max Richard Dunn, 76, of 220 Alt. South, Candor, NC passed away on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mr. Dunn was born October 5, 1946, in Montgomery County to Max Dunn and Carolyn Gray Kearns Dunn. He grew up attending First...

Pablo Jose Cruz Parrazal

Pablo Jose Cruz Parrazal

May 10, 2023

Pablo Jose Cruz Parrazal, 19, of E. Harris St., Candor, died Wednesday, May 10, 2023 in Mt. Gilead. Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Our Lady of the Americas Catholic Church, with Father Ricardo Sanchez officiating. Burial will follow in the Biscoe Cemetery.

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