obituaries

Rev. Edsel Marion Huffstetler

Rev. Edsel Marion Huffstetler

Aug 4, 2016

Rev. Edsel Marion Huffstetler, 93, of Candor, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2016 at FirstHealth Hospice House. Rev. Huffstetler was born March 29, 1923 to George Graham and Jennie Lee Carpenter Huffstetler in the village of Tuckaseegee on the west bank of the Catawba River near Mt. Holly, NC. He attended public schools in Belmont, NC, graduating in the class...

Robert "Bobby" Tysinger

Robert "Bobby" Tysinger

Aug 2, 2016

Mr. Robert Lee (Bobby) Tysinger of Dogwood Road, Denton, NC died Tuesday, August 2 at his residence. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, August 5 at Fairview United Methodist Church with Rev. Sandy Young and Doug Rowe officiating. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. The family will see friends from 6:30 to 8:30 PM Thursday,...

Jerry Wesley Blake

Jerry Wesley Blake

Aug 2, 2016

Jerry Wesley Blake, 76, of Jackson Springs, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at FirstHealth Hospice House. Mr. Blake was born April 22, 1940 in Richmond County, a son of the late Fred Lee and Nellie Jane King Blake. He was a member of New Hope Tabernacle and had been employed as a truck driver. In addition to his parents,...

James Doby

James Doby

Jul 31, 2016

Mr. James Leonard Doby age 72, of Piedmont School Rd., Denton passed away Sunday, July 31, 2016 at his residence. A funeral service will be held 5:00 pm Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Briggs Funeral Home Memorial Chapel conducted by Rev. Claudie Harrison and Rev. Avery Varnadore. Interment will follow at Alleghany United Methodist Church Cemetery. Mr. Doby was born...

C. Dale Cranford

C. Dale Cranford

Jul 25, 2016

Mr. Dale Cranford age 71, formerly of Mechanic Rd., Asheboro passed away Monday, July 25, 2016 at Woodland Hill Center in Asheboro. A private inurnment will be held at a later date at Liberty Fellowship Church Cemetery. Mr. Cranford was born March 30, 1945 in Randolph County to Ratio Cranford and Eva Hopkins Cranford. Dale was a member of Liberty...

Mike Henderson

Mike Henderson

Jul 23, 2016

Mr. Michael (Mike) Henderson age 63, of Greensboro passed away Saturday, July 23, 2016 at Brian Center of Lexington. A memorial service will be held under the shelter at First Baptist Church on Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 2:00 pm. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery. “Mike” was born July 31, 1952 in Davidson County to Robert Henderson and...

Madge Harris

Madge Harris

Jul 22, 2016

Mrs. Madge Burkhead Harris age 95, formerly of Candor went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 22, 2016 at FirstHealth Hospice House. A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday, July 26 at Briggs-Candor Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Laura Thompson officiating. Burial will follow at Candor Cemetery. Mrs. Harris was born January 7, 1921 in Montgomery...

Mack Cranford

Mack Cranford

Jul 22, 2016

Mr Mack Hurlan Cranford, age 93 of Forest Park Drive, Denton, NC died Friday, July 22 at Mountain Vista Health Park. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, July 25 at Central United Methodist Church. The Rev. Warren Miller and Rev. Benny Clodfelter will officiate. Burial with Military Honors will be in the Denton Town Cemetery. The...

John David Tierney, Sr.

John David Tierney, Sr.

Jul 16, 2016

Mr. John David Tierney, Sr. age 50, of Nance Rd. Denton passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at his residence. A memorial service will be held at a later date. John was born October 5, 1965 in Hudson County, New Jersey to Edward Tierney, Sr. and Ethel Caine Tierney. He had served with the United States Army Reserves and was...

Stephen "Steve" Gallimore

Stephen "Steve" Gallimore

Jul 11, 2016

Mr. Stephen “Steve” Ray Gallimore age 64 of Tom’s Creek Church Rd., Denton passed away on Monday, July 11, 2016 at his residence. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Steve was born October 29, 1951 in Davidson County to Aster Ralph Gallimore and Pauline “Polly” Ridge Gallimore. He attended Denton High School. Steve was a veteran...

Thomas Morgan Robinson

Thomas Morgan Robinson

Jul 4, 2016

Thomas Morgan Robinson, 86, of Seven Lakes South, West End, died Monday, July 4, 2016 at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst. Memorial Services will be held Monday, July 25, 2016 at 10 AM at Our Lady of the Americas Catholic Church. Born in Pembroke, Massachusetts on August 21, 1929, he was the son of Edward Crawford and Grace Madore Robinson....

Paul Frank

Paul Frank

Jul 3, 2016

Jacob Paul Frank, 92, of Yates Road, died Sunday, July 03, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem. A funeral service will be held at 11 am Thursday, July 7 at First United Methodist Church, by Rev. Dennis Shepherd and Rev. Scott Davis. Burial will follow at Mountain View Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8...

Odell Deaton Livingston

Odell Deaton Livingston

Jul 3, 2016

Mrs. Odell Deaton Livingston age 104, formerly of Ball Park Rd. Candor passed away Sunday, July 3, 2016 at Sandy Ridge Assisted Living in Candor. A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at Briggs-Candor Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Jack Phillips. Burial will follow in Candor Cemetery. Mrs. Livingston was born December 18, 1911...

Clinton David Williams

Clinton David Williams

Jul 3, 2016

Clinton David Williams, 40, of S. School St., Candor, died Sunday, July 3, 2016 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. Memorial Service will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at Marcus United Methodist Church. Born in Cumberland County on February 13, 1976, he was the son of Clinton Thomas and Katherine Prince Williams, Jr.. He was a former...

Raeford Thomas Linville

Raeford Thomas Linville

Jul 3, 2016

Candor-Raeford Thomas Linville, 67, of Privett Rd, Candor, died Sunday, July 3, 2016 at his residence. Funeral Service will be 2:00 PM Thursday at Briggs-Candor Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Kenneth Bloudin officiating. Burial will follow in the Candor Cemetery. Born in Chatham County on July 13, 1948, he was the son of Millard and Hazel Maness Williamson Linville. He...

Goldy Loflin

Goldy Loflin

Jun 28, 2016

Mr. Golia S. “Goldy” Loflin age 83 of Troy, NC went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 28, 2016. A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Friday, July 1, 2016 at Briggs-Candor Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Grady Blakely officiating. Burial will follow at Candor Cemetery. “Goldy” was born January 19, 1933 to Junius and...

Eva Snider

Eva Snider

Jun 26, 2016

Mrs. Eva Mae Russell Snider age 88, of Mountain Vista Health Park passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016 at the Health Park. A funeral service will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Briggs Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Rev. Barry Surratt officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Hill Memorial Park in Lexington. Mrs. Snider was born May 28,...

Billy Wayne Hicks

Billy Wayne Hicks

Jun 26, 2016

Billy Wayne Hicks, 49, of Tarry Church Rd., Biscoe, died Sunday, June 26, 2016 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. Funeral Service will be 2:00 PM Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Briggs-Candor Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Bucky Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Billy Wayne’s residence. Born August 19, 1966 in Montgomery County, he was the son of...

Ruby Delk Harris

Ruby Delk Harris

Jun 23, 2016

Mrs. Ruby Briggs Delk Harris age 98, formerly of Old HWY 64, Lexington passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Mountain Vista Health Park. A funeral service will be held at Piney Grove United Methodist Church 7594 Jackson Creek Rd. Denton, NC 27239 on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 3:00 pm conducted by Rev. Steve Joyce. Interment will follow in...

Rex Luther

Rex Luther

Jun 16, 2016

Mr. James Rex Luther, 80, of NC Highway 109 South Denton, NC died Thursday, June 16 at Pine Ridge Health & Rehabilitation Center in Thomasville. A funeral service will be held at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church on Monday, June 20, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Chris Smith and Rev. Derald Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Church...

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