Rachel Deaton Alford
May 4, 2025
Rachel Nadine Deaton Alford, 96, of S. main St., Candor, formerly of Rocky Mount, died Sunday, May 4, 2025 at her residence. Graveside Service will be 2 PM Saturday, May 10, 2025 in Pineview Cemetery in Rocky Mount, with Elder Michael Williams officiating.
Rachel was born December 6, 1928, in Montgomery County, the daughter of Clarence and...
Robert "Bob" Neal Cagle
May 1, 2025
Robert Neal “Bob” Cagle, aged 83, of New Hope Rd. Denton, NC, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, May 1, 2025. Born on April 22, 1942, in Randolph County, he was the beloved son of Willie Dyle Cagle, Sr. and Ila Staley Cagle.
Bob honorably served his country in the United States Navy during the...
Sharon Mills Kindley
Apr 27, 2025
Sharon Mills Kindley, aged 82, of Lexington, NC, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, at Hinkle Hospice House. Born on December 22, 1942, in Lee County, MS, she was the daughter of James Logan Mills and Lillian Liza Weaver Mills.
Sharon dedicated much of her life to the textile industry, working at Burlington Industries. She had...
Patricia Varner
Apr 10, 2025
Mrs. Patricia Ann Hunt Varner, age 74, of Gravel Hill Rd., Denton NC passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Randolph Health in Asheboro.
The family will receive friends and family on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Briggs Funeral Home in Denton.
Patricia was born on June 6, 1950 in...
Sue Dzomba Swain
Apr 9, 2025
Sue Carol Dzomba Swain, 87, of West End, NC, died Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. Graveside Service will be 2:00 PM Monday, April 14, 2025 at Doub’s Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 PM prior to the service at Fairview Baptist Church.
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Jean Marie Branch Brown
Apr 3, 2025
Jean Marie Branch Brown, aged 77, of Denton, NC, passed away peacefully at her home on April 3, 2025. Born on September 5, 1947, in Charlottesville, VA, she was the beloved daughter of the late Dorsey Branch and Martha Harris Branch.
Jean dedicated her career to working as a cardboard box inspector and was a cherished member...
John Makuch
Apr 1, 2025
John Alex Makuch July 21, 1947 – April 1, 2025 John Alex Makuch, of Denton, NC, passed away peacefully at the age of 77 on April 1, 2025. Born in Bridgewater, NJ, on July 21, 1947, John lived a full life of dedication, service, and love for his family. John was a proud veteran, having served in the United...
Craig Martin Smith
Mar 23, 2025
Craig Martin Smith, 49, of Denton, NC, passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at his residence. Born in Randolph County on December 20, 1975, Craig was the beloved son of Beulah Bailey Smith and the late Robert Raymond Smith. He was a graduate of Central Davidson High School and worked as a mechanic until his health declined.
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Kim Earnhardt
Mar 22, 2025
Kimberly Lynn Sears Earnhardt, age 49, of Varner St., Denton NC passed away on March 22, 2025 at Thomasville Hospital.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 29th at 2:00 p.m. at Briggs Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Rev. Fred Ingle officiating. Burial will follow at Center United Methodist Church Cemetery in Troy.
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Thomas Nathaniel Adams
Mar 21, 2025
Thomas Nathaniel Adams, 85, formerly of NC HWY 109, Lexington, NC, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Mountain Vista Health Park. Born in Davidson County on November 12, 1939, he was the son of Earlie Adams and Sallie Ann Kearns Adams.
Thomas served in the United States Army and later retired from RJ Reynolds, where...
Whitman Thomas Garner
Mar 20, 2025
Whitman Thomas Garner, aged 85, of Denton, NC, passed away on March 20, 2025, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem. Born on March 8, 1940, in Davidson County, he was the son of Robert Quincy Garner and Mary Magdalene Hughes Garner.
Whitman dedicated his career as a supervisor with Dixie Furniture and...
James "Jim" Henry Mcleod
Mar 16, 2025
James Henry “Jim” McLeod, 62, of Candor, died Sunday, March 16, 2025 after an extended illness. Graveside Inurnment Service will be 2:30 PM Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at the Candor Cemetery.
Born October 30, 1962, in Pinehurst, he was the son of K A McLeod, Jr. and Betty Bone McLeod. He received a degree from North Carolina...
Wanda Martin
Mar 9, 2025
Wanda Sullivan Martin, age 91, of Farmer Road Denton NC passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, March 9, 2025 surrounded by family.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 15th at 11:00 a.m. at Briggs Funeral Home Memorial Chapel officiated by Rev. Johnny Henderson and Rev. Neil Latham. Interment to follow at Mountain...
Diane Williams Reed
Mar 1, 2025
Diane M. Reed unexpectedly but peacefully passed away at her home in Candor, March 1st. Born December 5th, 1965, in Warsaw, NY, Diane was the daughter of the late Frederick and Joyce (Eddy) Williams.
Memorial Service will be 3:00 PM Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Briggs-Candor Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Donald Sawyer officiating. The family will...
Kathy Elaine Bible Letterman
Feb 25, 2025
Kathy Elaine Bible Letterman, aged 65, of Denton, NC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at Hinkle Hospice House. Born on June 20, 1959, in Montgomery County, Kathy dedicated her life to caring for others, working as a waitress, a daycare worker, and a certified nursing assistant.
She is survived by her loving husband, Randy...
William Thomas Loflin
Feb 23, 2025
William Thomas Loflin, 98, of Denton, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at his residence. Born on December 31, 1926, in Randolph County, he was the son of William Henry Loflin and Doshie Williams Loflin.
Thomas dedicated his career to working at Union Carbide, which later became Energizer Battery Inc., where he operated a...
Bobby Ray Hoover
Feb 22, 2025
Bobby Ray Hoover, aged 70, of Asheboro, NC, passed away peacefully at his residence on February 22, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on March 22, 1954, in Randolph County, he was the beloved son of the late Johnny H. Hoover and Lizzie Marie Hunt Hoover.
Bobby dedicated his career to the furniture industry, working as...
W. Michael Tysinger
Feb 20, 2025
William Michael "Tidy Bowl" Tysinger, 66, of Bringle Ferry Rd., Denton, NC, passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at his residence. Born on June 29, 1958, at Griffis Clinic in Denton, he was the son of William “Bill” Tysinger and Joyce Everhart Tysinger. Michael was preceded in death by his father, Bill Tysinger.
Michael was a...
Roger Lee Hedrick
Feb 18, 2025
Roger Lee Hedrick, 68, of Stokes Rd., Denton, NC, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at his residence. Born in Davidson County on September 1, 1956, he was the son of Robert Lee Hedrick and Leona Hughes Hedrick.
Roger will be remembered as a great husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He was a dedicated farmer and...
Robert George Dayton
Feb 15, 2025
Robert George Dayton, 102, of Denton, NC, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 15, 2025. Born on January 21, 1923, in Windgate, Maryland, he was the son of Nervana Parks and Charley Dayton. One of eight children, Robert grew up with a strong work ethic, first learning the trade of baking as a child and later developing...
