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Sue Dzomba Swain

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Sarah Jane Kouba Noah

Sarah Jane Kouba Noah

Feb 10, 2025

Sarah Jane Kouba Noah, aged 84, of Silver Valley Rd., Lexington, NC, passed away peacefully at her residence on February 10, 2025. Born on September 28, 1940, in Wray, Colorado, she was the beloved daughter of Jack Kouba and Geneva Holden Kouba. Sarah dedicated her career to McDonell Douglas, where she worked as a skilled wiring technician. She was preceded...

Donald Ray Griffin

Donald Ray Griffin

Jan 29, 2025

Donald Ray Griffin, aged 89, passed away on January 29, 2025, at Lexington Health Care. Born on December 15, 1935, in Fort Worth, Texas, he was the son of the late Roy A. Griffin and Regenia Meadows Griffin. Donald was a beloved father, brother, and grandfather, known for his storytelling, practical jokes, and love for drawing and country music....

Kathleen Chappell Elam

Kathleen Chappell Elam

Jan 27, 2025

Kathleen Chappell Elam, 97, of NC Hwy 731 East, Candor, passed away peacefully at FirstHealth Hospice and Palliative Care in Pinehurst on Monday, January 27, 2025.  Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Sardis UMC, with Rev. Glenn Hancock officiating.  Burial will follow in the Candor Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 10-11 AM...

Irene Hughes Lusk

Irene Hughes Lusk

Jan 26, 2025

Irene Hughes Lusk, 91, beloved wife of the late William Lusk, Sr. entered into Heaven on Sunday, January 26, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Carmon James Hughes and Harriet Hopson Hughes of Newland, NC and was born at home by a midwife. She was preceded in death by her 7 siblings, Mable Stull, Maxine Guest,...

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