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Roger Whitlock Kellis
Mar 8, 2021
Roger Whitlock Kellis, 95 of Charlotte, NC formerly of Candor, NC, passed away on the 8th of March, 2021 in Charlotte. Roger was born on the 14th of December, 1925 in Montgomery County, NC to the late Clyde Kellis and Sadye Whitlock Kellis. As a teenager, he helped his father on the peach farm. Upon graduation from Candor High School,...
David Cox
Mar 7, 2021
Mr. David Russell (Butch) Cox, age 73 of Lick Creek Church Road, Denton, NC died Sunday March 7 at Mountain Vista Health Park. A Graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, March 9 at Oaklawn Cemetery in Asheboro. Mr. Cox was born June 16, 1947 in Randolph County to Tivis Cox and Dorothy Akers Cox. He was preceded...
Clara Wood Loflin
Mar 6, 2021
Mrs. Clara Wood Loflin, 96, formerly of Pleasant Union Rd., Trinity, NC, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at Clapp’s Convalescent Nursing Home in Asheboro.
A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday, March 10, at Pierce’s Chapel Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Tony Wood officiating.
Clara...
William "Bill" Rogers
Feb 25, 2021
Mr. William “Bill” Louis Rogers, 87, Bringle Ferry Rd. Denton, NC passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at Mountain Vista Health Park in Denton.
A graveside service will be held 3:00 PM Sunday, Feb. 28, at Lick Creek Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Johnny Daniel presiding. In following with Covid-19 precautions please wear...
John Byerly
Feb 23, 2021
Mr. John Thomas Byerly, age 43 of Seven Oaks Drive, Linwood, NC died Tuesday, February 23 at his residence. A Private Memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, February 27 at Briggs Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Rev. Peter McGuire officiating. Mr. Byerly was born March 25, 1977 in Forsyth County. He was a self-employed landscaper. He enjoyed...
Tammy Westmoreland Queen
Feb 20, 2021
Tammy Lynn Westmoreland Queen, 56, of Tysinger Rd., Denton, died Saturday, February 20, 2021 at her residence after a lengthy illness. Memorial Service will be 12:00 PM Noon on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Smyrna Grove Community Church, with Pastor Danny Graham officiating. Born in Davidson County on February 15, 1965, she was the daughter of Paul and Deidra Hazelwood...
John Gobble
Feb 20, 2021
Mr. John Madison (Johnny) Gobble, age 87 of Brown Street, Denton, NC died Saturday, February 20 at Wake Forest Baptist High Point Hospital. A Graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, February 24 at Mountain View Memorial Gardens with Rev. David Lancaster, Rev. Gerald Ward and Brother Jerry Harrison. Mr. Gobble was born May 31, 1933 in Davidson...
Bob Craven
Feb 17, 2021
Mr. Robert Braxton (Bob) Craven, Sr. age 92 of Denton died Wednesday, February 17, at Hospice House of High Point. An inurnment service will be held at Mountain View Memorial Gardens at a later date. Mr. Craven was born February 17, 1929 in Randolph County to Rufus Braxton Craven and Macie Cox Craven. He was a member of Central United...
Richard Jones Lanier
Feb 16, 2021
Mr. Richard Jones Lanier, 81, of New Hope Rd. Denton, NC passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at Universal Healthcare in Ramseur.
A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, Feb. 20, at Gravel Hill Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Scott Hardy and Dr. Ron Chaney presiding.
Mr....
Victor Munoz Estrada
Feb 16, 2021
Victor Munoz Estrada, 80, of South Main Street, Star, died Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM Friday, February 19, 2021 at Our Lady of The Americas Catholic Church, with Father Ricardo Sanchez officiating. Burial will follow in the Candor Cemetery. Born in Mexico on June 15, 1940, he was...
Greg Carroll
Feb 10, 2021
Phillip Gregory “Greg” Carroll, 65, of Forest Hill Dr., Denton, NC passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021, at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.
A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm on Sunday, Feb. 14, at Lineberry United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Chris Smith, Rev. Claudie Harrison, and Rev. Charlie Collins officiating.
Mr....
Calvin Brice Ferrell
Feb 7, 2021
Calvin Brice Ferrell, 74, of Denton, NC, went to be with the Lord on February 7, 2021, at his home in Denton, NC.
Calvin was born on November 9, 1946, in Davidson County, NC. He was the son of the late Hubert and Opal Brewer Ferrell. In addition to his parents, Calvin was preceded...
Gumercindo Ramirez
Feb 1, 2021
Gumercindo Ramirez, 77, of Hoover Lane, Biscoe, died Monday, February 1, 2021 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. Funeral Mass will be 11:00 AM Friday, February 5, 2021 at Our Lady of the Americas Catholic Church, officiated by Father Ricardo Sanchez. Burial will follow in the Biscoe Cemetery. Masks are required and it is asked that you observe social...
Daniel "Danny" Smith
Feb 1, 2021
Mr. Daniel “Danny” Richard Smith, 74, of Denton Rd., Denton, NC passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021, at the VA Medical Center in Salisbury.
A celebration of Danny’s life will be held at a later date.
Danny was born in Guilford County on June 7, 1946 to the late...
Larry William Dennis
Jan 31, 2021
Larry William Dennis, 68, of Charlotte Circle, Troy, died Sunday, January 31, 2021 as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident. Graveside Service will be 2:00 PM Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Southside Cemetery in Troy, with Pastor Chris Mabe officiating. Masks are required and social distancing should be observed. Mr. Dennis was born June 18, 1952, the...
Tamara Lanier Turner
Jan 30, 2021
Tamara Lanier Turner, 60, of John Lookabill Rd., Lexington, NC passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem.
A celebration of life service will be held at 3:00 pm on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, at Briggs Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Rev. Derald Smith officiating. Mrs....
Reece Stutts
Jan 29, 2021
Mr. James Reece Stutts, 91, of Privette Rd. Candor, NC passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. Graveside Service will be Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 2:00 PM at Candor Cemetery with Rev. Steve Jarman officiating.
Mr. Stutts will lie in state on Friday, February 5, 2021...
Heladia Gloria Rodriguez
Jan 27, 2021
Heladia Gloria Rodriguez, 56, of Stewart St., Biscoe, died Wednesday, January 27, 2021 in Austin, TX. Graveside Services will be 2:00 PM Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Biscoe Cemetery. Born in Mexico on February 18, 1964, she was the daughter of Epifanio Rodriguez Rodriguez and Augrelia Gloria Rodriguez. She was of the Pentecostal faith and had worked at Oliver Rubber...
John "J.W." Willis Gale
Jan 26, 2021
John Willis “J.W.” Gale, 90, of Candor, died Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Autumn Care in Biscoe. Graveside Services were held Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Candor Cemetery, with Rev. Hubert McLeod officiating. Born in Montgomery County on February 12, 1930, he was the son of Louise Lisk Chappell and Willis Gale. He was a retired truck driver. He is...
Donald Hugh Ramsey
Jan 25, 2021
Mr. Donald Hugh Ramsey, 69, a resident of Denton, NC passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm on Saturday, Jan. 30 at Briggs Funeral Home Memorial Chapel conducted by Rev. Randy Stewart and Rev. Joe Bean. Interment...
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