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Lenore "Lori" Fischler

Lenore "Lori" Fischler

Feb 4, 2020

Lori Fischler, 83, of Seven Lakes West, passed away peacefully at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst, on February 4, 2020. Lori is survived by her sister and brother in law, Phyllis and Gerhard Hergenhahn of Seven Lakes West. Lori lived most of her life in New York City, where she achieved a Bachelor of Arts Degree, and a Masters in...

John Wayne Adams

John Wayne Adams

Feb 4, 2020

Mr. John Wayne Adams, 87, of Garner Rd., Denton passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at Hinkle Hospice House.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Friday, Feb. 7 at Fairview United Methodist Church with Rev. Sandy Young officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

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Robert Leon Hill

Robert Leon Hill

Feb 2, 2020

Mr. Robert Leon Hill, age 75 of Lanier Hill Road, Denton, NC died Sunday, February 2 at Autumn Care of Biscoe.

A funeral service will be held 3:00 pm on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at New Hope United Methodist Church with Rev. Bobby Lorton and Rev. Claudie Harrison officiating. Interment will follow...

Danny Joe Johnson

Danny Joe Johnson

Feb 1, 2020

Mr. Danny Joe Johnson, age 44 of Surratt Road, Denton, NC died Saturday, February 1 as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident in Randolph County.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm February 6, 2020 at Gravel Hill Baptist Church with Dr. Ron Chaney and Rev. David Lancaster officiating. Interment will follow in...

Billy Ray Hughes

Billy Ray Hughes

Jan 31, 2020

Mr. Billy Ray Hughes, 79, formerly of Hughes Rd. Lexington passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020 at Mountain Vista Health Park in Denton.

Services will be private.

Mr. Hughes was born in Davidson County on February 19, 1940 to Faytie Hughes and Lily Mae Gordon...

Gary Strickland

Gary Strickland

Jan 29, 2020

Mr. Gary Glenwood Strickland, age 74, died on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at his residence on Summerville Church Road in Denton. A funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 1st at Briggs Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Rev. Billy Dunnegan officiating.  Interment will follow in Mountain View Memorial Gardens. Mr. Strickland was born on July 1, 1945 in Horry...

John Carl Ghormley

John Carl Ghormley

Jan 17, 2020

Mr. John Carl Ghormley, 73, of Lake Shore Drive, New London, NC passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020 at his residence.

A celebration of life service will be held 3:00 pm Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Chandler’s Grove United Methodist Church with Rev. Steve Phillippi officiating.

John was born...

John Daniel Harris, Jr

John Daniel Harris, Jr

Jan 14, 2020

John Daniel Harris, Jr., died Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Duke University Medical Center in Durham.  Graveside Service will be 2:00 PM Thursday at Candor Cemetery, with Dr. Bruce Lax officiating.   Born in Randolph County on September 19, 1949, he was the son of John Daniel “J.D.” and Louise Hunsucker Harris.  He was office manager with Hickman Oil in Troy,...

Margaret Smith Hunt

Margaret Smith Hunt

Jan 11, 2020

BRIGGS FUNERAL HOME         Mrs. Margaret Smith Hunt, age 104, formerly of Bombay Road, Denton, NC died Saturday, January 11 at Mountain Vista Health Park.   A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Central United Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Richard Blount and Rev. Benny Clodfelter. Private Inurnment will be in the Denton Town Cemetery.  ...

Nina Warren

Nina Warren

Jan 9, 2020

Nina Reagan Warren, 88, of Cid Rd. Lexington passed away on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020 at Thomasville Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Sunday, Jan. 12 at Jackson Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Gene Little and Rev. Brian Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. ...

Mamie Surratt Shuler

Mamie Surratt Shuler

Jan 5, 2020

Ms. Mamie Lee Gallimore Surratt Shuler, 94, of Cid Rd. Lexington passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020 at Lexington Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday, Jan. 8 at Walter’s Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Chris Simpson and Rev. Claudie Harrison officiating. Interment will follow in the...

Joseph "Joe" Britt

Joseph "Joe" Britt

Jan 4, 2020

Mr. Joseph “Joe” Edward Britt, 91, of Currie Mill Rd., Jackson Springs was reunited with his wife of 69 years Mrs. Peggy Goins Britt on January 4, 2020.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday, January 8 at Community Baptist Church with Rev. Dana Brewer officiating. Interment will follow in...

Shanta Kumari Bhutani

Shanta Kumari Bhutani

Jan 1, 2020

Shanta Kumari Bhutani passed away on January 1 at the FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst.  Shanta was born in India on January 5, 1932 to the late Captain and Mrs. Chaman Lal Bhutani.  Shanta earned her MA degree and Law degree from the University of Lucknow, India.  She traveled to the US to attend UNC- CH and received her MA...

Joel Mccaskill

Joel Mccaskill

Dec 27, 2019

Warnice Joel McCaskill, 83, of Biscoe, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, December 27, 2019.  Funeral Service will be 4:00 PM Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Tabernacle Baptist Church, with Rev. Lee McKinney and Rev. Jack Phillips officiating.  Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery.   Mr. McCaskill was born February 8, 1936 in Montgomery County, the son...

Helen Harris Green

Helen Harris Green

Dec 14, 2019

Helen Lucille Holder Harris Green, 92, of Candor, died Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Richmond County Hospice Haven in Rockingham.  Funeral Service will be 2:00 PM Monday at Briggs-Candor Funeral Home, with Rev. Wayne Luck officiating.  Burial will follow in the Candor Cemetery.   Born on December 14, 1927 in Montgomery County, she was the daughter of William Samuel and Mary...

Betty Mcneill

Betty Mcneill

Dec 11, 2019

Mrs. Betty Blake McNeill, 87, of McCallum St., Candor, NC passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at Randolph Hospice House.

A funeral service will be held at Candor United Methodist Church on Saturday, Dec. 14 at 2:00 PM with Rev. David Heath and Rev. Gary Mason officiating. Interment will follow at...

Rev. Paul Hardin Holbrook

Rev. Paul Hardin Holbrook

Dec 5, 2019

Rev. Paul Hardin Holbrook, 90, of Old Hwy 64 East, Lexington passed away on Thursday, Dec. 5, 2019 at his residence.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM on Monday, Dec. 9 at Woodruff Primitive Baptist Church 372 Camp Butler Road, Glade Valley, NC, 28627 with Rev. Michael Barnes and Rev. Clyde Akers...

Richard Lee Graves

Richard Lee Graves

Nov 30, 2019

Mr. Richard Lee Graves, 88 of Handy Road, Denton, NC died Saturday, November 30 at Concord Place Assisted Living in Concord. A memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, December 7 at Briggs Funeral Home Memorial Chapel conducted by Rev. Derald Smith.  Inurnment with Military Honors will be at Lineberry United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will see...

Gerald Franklin Glover

Gerald Franklin Glover

Nov 30, 2019

Gerald Franklin Glover, 68, of Yarborough Rd., died Saturday, November 30, 2019 at his residence.  Funeral Service will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at Pleasant Hill UMC, with Rev. Eric Joyce officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.   Born in Montgomery County on March 7, 1951, he was the son of Therese Edward and Mary Elizabeth Johnson...

Myrle Badgett

Myrle Badgett

Nov 21, 2019

Mrs. Myrle Harrison Badgett, 96, formerly of Handy Rd. Denton, NC passed away on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019 at Mountain Vista Health Park.

A celebration of life memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, Nov. 30 at Lineberry United Methodist Church. The family invites you to join them for a catered lunch in the fellowship...

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