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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.

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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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Joel L. Sexton

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

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.

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Vernon C. Kearns

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

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

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

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

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.

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...

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