obituaries
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
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
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
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.
Joel L. Sexton
May 9, 2023
Joel Lynn Sexton, 67, of Gallimore Rd., Denton, NC passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at his residence.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Central United Methodist Church officiating. Interment will follow at Mountain View...
Betty Lou Hicks
May 5, 2023
Betty Lou Williams Hicks, 89, of S. Steed St., Candor NC 27229, died Friday, May 5, 2023 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. Graveside Service will be 2:30 PM Sunday at Macedonia Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1-2 PM Sunday at Briggs-Candor Funeral Home.
Vernon C. Kearns
May 3, 2023
Vernon C. Kearns, 88, a lifetime resident of Denton, passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at the home of his daughter.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, May 7 at Briggs Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Rev. Chris Smith, and Rev. Charlie Collins officiating. Interment will be...
V. Denise Awtrey
Apr 29, 2023
Veronda Denise Awtrey, 61, formerly of Lake Forest Dr., New London, NC passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Mountain Vista Health Park in Denton.
A celebration of life service will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, May 10, at Chandler’s Grove United Methodist Church with Pastor Steve Phillippi officiating....
Jack Phillips
Apr 29, 2023
Preacher Jack, 87, went to his heavenly home on April 29, 2023. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, pastor, evangelist and friend. Funeral Service will be 3:00 PM Thursday, May 4, 2023 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, with Pastor Michael Free and Chris Phillips officiating. Burial will follow in the Tabernacle Baptist Church Cemetery....
Mitchell Wallace
Apr 28, 2023
Mitchell Wallace, 27, of US Hwy 220 Alt. South, Candor, died Friday, April 28, 2023 in Rockingham due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Funeral Service will be 2:00 PM Friday, May 5, 2023 at Briggs-Candor Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Terry Craig and Rev. Ken Lyerly officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday, from 6...
Phyllis Dudley Shackleford
Apr 23, 2023
Phyllis Jo Dudley Shackleford, 79, of S. Main St. Ext., Denton, NC passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at her residence.
A celebration of life service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, April 29, at Clear Springs United Methodist Church with Rev. Amy Higgins, Rev. Scott Davis, and Rev....
Charles Nicholson, Jr.
Apr 15, 2023
Mr. Charles Nicholson, Jr, 91, of Floyd St., Denton, NC passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Hinkle Hospice House.
A funeral service will be held at 12:30 PM on Tuesday, April 25, at Briggs Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Rev. Derald Smith officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at VA National...
Frankie Curtis
Apr 14, 2023
Frankie Lewis Curtis, age 54, of Farmer, NC, passed away April 14, 2023. Frankie was born on April 21, 1968, to Charles Edward Curtis and Kay Garner Curtis (Craig). He is survived by his parents, Kay Garner Craig (Reid) and Charles Edward Curtis (Peggy), his children, Tabitha Kay Curtis, and Brandon Lewis Curtis, two sisters, Charlotte...
Ray Burchette
Apr 11, 2023
Clarence Raymond “Ray” Burchette, 63, of Grubb Dr., Denton, NC passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Lexington Campus.
A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, April 14, at Mountain View Memorial Gardens with Rev. Travis Yates officiating.
Ray was...
Julie Marie Broughton
Apr 9, 2023
Julie Marie Hall Broughton, 61, of S. Main St., Bladenboro, died Sunday, April 9, 2023 at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill after an extended illness. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Flint Hill Christian Church Cemetery with Littlefield Middle School Principal Kendall Hamilton officiating. Born in Norfolk VA on July 4, 1961,...
Marie Simpson Penry
Apr 8, 2023
Marie Simpson Penry, 84, of Old Camp Rd., Denton, NC passed away on Saturday, April 08, 2023, at Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center.
A celebration of life service will be held 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 11 at Central United Methodist Church where she was a member with Lay Speaker, Cathy Ward, and Rev....
Tammie King Pierce
Mar 30, 2023
Tammie Lynn King Pierce, 60, of Cardinal Dr., New London and formerly of Cid Rd., Lexington passed away on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at Hinkle Hospice House.
A funeral service will be held Tuesday at Briggs Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Pastor John Daniel officiating. Interment will follow at Floral Garden Park Cemetery in...
Alfred "Al" Eugene Snyder
Mar 30, 2023
Mr. Alfred (Al) Eugene Snyder age 88 of Denton Road, Denton, NC died Thursday, March 30 at his residence. A graveside service will be held AT 3:00 PM Sunday, April 2 at Lick Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will see friends at the residence. Mr. Snyder was born November 11, 1934, in Davidson County to Walter Snyder and Ethel...
Bobbie Daniel Smith
Mar 24, 2023
Bobbie Daniel Smith, 75, of Cook Rd., Denton, NC passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023, at Atrium Health High Point Medical Center.
A funeral service will be held 4:00 PM Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Chapel Hill Methodist Church with Rev. Chris Smith and Rev. Thomas Frizzell officiating. Burial will follow in the...
Joan Phee Yates
Mar 24, 2023
Joan Marie Phee Yates, 62, of Canaan Ch. Rd., Denton, NC passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023, at Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington.
A gathering of family and friends will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, March 29, at Briggs Funeral Home in Denton.
A private...
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