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Robert Kelly Daniel
Jul 1, 2025
Robert Kelly Daniel, age 47, of Cid Road, Lexington, NC passed away on July 1, 2025 at his residence.
The family will receive friends Sunday, July 6, 2025 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. at Briggs Funeral Home. A private burial will be at Summerville Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Daniel was born in Davidson County, NC on...
Maxine Reynolds
Jul 1, 2025
Maxine Elizabeth Robinson Reynolds, 91, of Candor, died Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at FirstHealth Hospice and Palliative Care in West End. Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 5, 2025 at Sardis United Methodist Church, with Rev. Glenn Hancock and Rev. Steve Hall officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Born in Candor on May...
Junior Hunt
Jun 20, 2025
Mr. Junior Darrell Hunt, age 73, of High Pine Church Road, Denton NC passed away on June 20, 2025 suddenly in his garden.
A funeral service will be held on Sunday, June 22nd at 11:00 a.m. at Greater Vision Baptist Church with Henry Craven, Rev. Keith Letterman and Rev. Claudie Harrison officiating. Burial to follow in the...
Joseph "Joe" Lee Foley Iii
Jun 18, 2025
Joseph “Joe” Lee Foley III, aged 85, of Denton, NC, passed away peacefully at his residence on June 18, 2025. Born on October 27, 1939, in Guilford County, he was the beloved son of Joseph Lee Foley, Jr. and Frances Lois Becker Foley.
Joe was a proud graduate of High Point Central High School, class of 1958,...
Jo Ann Garner Shaw Davis
Jun 14, 2025
Jo Ann Garner Shaw Davis, aged 89, of Denton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at the home of her daughter. Born on May 26, 1936, in Davidson County to Joe Alpha Garner and Rillie Hunt Garner, Jo Ann lived a life full of love and dedication to her family and work.
She spent her...
Eddie Jason Short
Jun 12, 2025
Eddie Jason Short, aged 67, of Bringle Ferry Rd., Denton, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro. Born on September 8, 1957, in McDowell County, WV, he was the son of Jason Short and Mary Louise England Short.
Eddie dedicated his career to the furniture industry, working as a machine operator....
Barbara Sue Wood
Jun 11, 2025
Barbara Sue Wood, 75, of Lexington, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem. Born on August 25, 1949, in Davidson County, she was the daughter of John Andrew Wood and Lena Casey Wood.
Barbara dedicated her career to the furniture industry, working for Lexington Furniture Industries...
Joyce Garner Surratt
Jun 5, 2025
Rebecca Joyce Garner Surratt, 80, of Cross Road Retirement Community, died Thursday, June 5, 2025. Funeral Service will be 3:00 PM Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Pleasant Grove Church, with Pastor Shaun Garner officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 PM Sunday prior to the service at...
Carol Mae Seward Piczko
Jun 3, 2025
Carol Mae Seward Piczko, aged 88, of Denton, NC, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2025, at Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington. Born in New Castle, PA, she was the beloved daughter of Williston Lane Seward and Virginia Elizabeth Flemming Seward.
Carol leaves behind a loving family, including her children John Petrozelle, Tammy Petrozelle, and Robin Intoppa,...
Brian Keith Westbrook
Jun 1, 2025
Brian Keith Westbrook, aged 55, of Lick Creek Ch. Rd., Denton, NC, passed away at his residence on Sunday, June 1, 2025. Born on November 2, 1969, in Davidson County, he was the beloved son of Doug Westbrook and Martha Poole Westbrook.
Brian was a dedicated member of the Healing Springs Volunteer Fire Department, where he was...
Carolyn Haywood Hamilton
Jun 1, 2025
Nancy Carolyn Haywood Hamilton, of Research Farm Road, Candor, passed away peacefully at her residence surrounded by family on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at the age of 76.
Visitation will be held from 6-8pm on Wednesday, June 4, at Briggs-Candor Funeral Home in Candor.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday,...
Emma Jean Hughes Saunders
May 30, 2025
Emma Jean Hughes Saunders, 83, of Denton, NC, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Brookstone Retirement Center in Lexington. Born on November 28, 1941, in Randolph County, Emma was the daughter of Felix Hughes, Sr. and Susie Mae Hughes.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, June 3, at Siloam Church...
Harry Daniel
May 27, 2025
Mr. Harry Van Daniel, age 77, of Asheboro, N.C. died on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Randolph Hospice House.
A service will be held on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Hopewell Friends Meeting, 2244 Hopewell Friends Road, Asheboro NC 27205. Officiated by Rev. Ricky Sessoms and Rev. James Pendell.
A visitation for...
Debra Parker
May 19, 2025
Mrs. Debra LaVern Stanford Parker, age 69, of Lexington NC passed away at her residence on May 19, 2025.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Mountain View Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Tim Miller officiating.
The family will receive friends 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. prior...
James Russell, Jr.
May 19, 2025
James Austin Russell Jr., of Denton, North Carolina, passed away on May 19, 2025, at the age of 60. He was born on March 17, 1965 and was known affectionately as "Jimmy" to many. James was a dedicated mechanic for over 30 years at Energy United. In his retirement, he found joy in working with the Denton Farmpark. Beyond...
Hubert Elcoe Boroughs
May 18, 2025
Hubert Elcoe Boroughs, 83, of Jackson Springs, died Sunday, May 18, 2025 at FirstHealth Hospice and Palliative Care in West End. Memorial Service will be 11:00 AM Saturday, May 24, 2025 at Jackson Springs Presbyterian Church. A reception for friends and family will follow the services on Saturday.
Born in Moore County on February 9, 1942, Hubert...
Tommy Edward Hughes
May 11, 2025
Tommy Edward Hughes, 78, of High Point, NC, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025. Born on May 16, 1946, in Davidson County, he was the son of Claude Edgebert Hughes and Sadie Hill Hughes. Tommy proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and was a dedicated member of Faith Wesleyan Church in Greensboro and The Sons...
Jean Tysinger Buzhardt
May 11, 2025
Betty “Jean” Tysinger Buzhardt of Lexington, lovingly known by many as Nana, passed away peacefully on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11, 2025, after a sudden illness.
Jean was born in Randolph County, NC on December 3, 1934, the daughter of Glenn Tysinger and Valeria Sturdivant Tysinger. She married Ronald E. Buzhardt, Jr. on July 18, 1953, spending...
John Thomas Kiger
May 8, 2025
John Thomas Kiger, aged 89, of Jerusalem Rd., Lexington, NC, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Thomasville Medical Center. Born on May 10, 1935, in Davie County, he was the son of John Wesley Kiger and Adelia Stuart Kiger.
John honorably served in the United States Navy and later worked in research...
Billy Gene Holleman, Sr.
May 6, 2025
Billy Gene Holleman, Sr., aged 61, of Denton, NC, passed away peacefully at his residence on May 6, 2025. Born on October 6, 1963, in Bluefield, WV, Billy was the beloved son of the late Russell Lee Holleman and Louise Sizemore Holleman.
Billy dedicated his career to the furniture industry, working as a press operator. He was...
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