Homer Ray Workman
Mar 25, 2026
Homer Ray Workman, 72, of Denton passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center. Born on November 19, 1953, in Davidson County, he was the son of the late Will Archie Workman and Dorothy Lamb Workman.
Mr. Workman had worked as a lumber packer and attended the Denton Church of God. In addition to his parents,...
Joseph Dale "Woodle" Huffman
Mar 23, 2026
Joseph Dale "Woodle" Huffman, 69, of Denton, NC passed away early Monday morning at Atrium Health Baptist Medical Center in Lexington. Born on December 24, 1956, in Davidson County the son of the late Jacob Ralph Huffman and Lillie Marie Watkins Huffman.
He had worked in the lumber industry but was known for his attention to detail in automobile detailing as...
Marie Vanhoy Hill
Mar 20, 2026
Marie Vanhoy Hill, 80, of New London, NC passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026, at her residence. Born on June 22, 1945, in Davidson County she was the daughter of Clarence Vanhoy and Mabel Grubb Vanhoy.
A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, March 22, at Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery in Misenheimer. Prior to...
J Ynes Salazar
Mar 19, 2026
J Ynes Salazar, 81, of Westridge Lane, Biscoe, died Thursday, March 19, 2026 at FirstHealth Hospice and Palliative Care in West End. A funeral mass will be 2:00 PM Saturday, March 28, 2026 at San Juan Diego Mission in Robbins, with Father Javier Castrejon officiating. Burial will follow in the Candor Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Biscoe...
Daniel Willard Smith
Mar 14, 2026
Daniel Willard Smith, age 52, of Pinehaven Drive, New London, NC passed away on March 14, 2026 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist in Winston-Salem.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 19th at 2:00 p.m. at Briggs Funeral Home Memorial Chapel with Rev. Charles Moses officiating.
A visitation will be held prior to the memorial service from 1:00...
Laura Chisholm Wilson
Mar 13, 2026
Laura Kaye Chisholm Wilson, 57, of Dowd Rd., Candor, died Friday, March 13, 2026 at Atrium Health Cabarrus in Concord. Graveside Service will be 3:00 PM Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at Chisholm Family Cemetery (Lovin Hill Rd.), Candor, with Rev. Jeffery Pope officiating.
Born in Moore County on April 3, 1968, she was the daughter of Jerry and Carole Greene Chisholm....
Doris Smith Tucker
Mar 4, 2026
Doris Smith Tucker, 63, of Forest Dr., Biscoe, died Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Born in Montgomery County of May 10, 1962, she was the daughter of Bobby and Nervie Goins Smith. She had worked at Sandy Ridge Assisted Living.
Doris is survived by a daughter,...
Alma Rea Russell
Mar 2, 2026
Alma Rea Russell, age 80, of King Mountain Road, Asheboro, NC passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026 at Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 6th at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church with pastor Brian Faircloth officiating. Burial to follow at New Hope Global Methodist Church Cemetery.
A visitation will be on...
Mitzi Hulin Starnes
Feb 27, 2026
Mitzi Darlene Hulin Starnes, 68, of Shoreline Rd., New London, died Friday, February 27, 2026 at her residence. Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Liberty Fellowship Church, with Rev. Jamie Draughn officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Monday at Briggs Funeral Home in...
Carl Wayne Johnson
Feb 25, 2026
Carl Wayne Johnson, 82, of Denton, NC, passed away peacefully at his residence on February 25, 2026. Born on June 15, 1943, in Randolph County, he was the son of the late Loyd Johnson and Clara Mae Johnson.
Carl had a multifaceted career that spanned the sawmill, farming, and furniture industries He approached each aspect of his work with dedication and...
Larry Joe Taylor
Feb 17, 2026
Larry Joe Taylor, 87, passed away peacefully at his home in Morgan County, GA on February
17, 2026.
Larry was born March 27, 1938 in Asheboro, NC. He was brought home to the family farm in
Denton, NC. where he spent his childhood raising chickens and cows and learning about
tractors, steam engines, and helping run the family saw mill. Larry graduated as salutatorian...
Billy Gene Surratt
Feb 14, 2026
Billy Gene Surratt passed peacefully early Saturday morning at Mountain Vista Health Park after a long battle with dementia, with his daughters and caregivers, Lisa and LaRonda by his side. Billy was born on June 26, 1939 to Grady and Virgie Frank Surratt. Billy was a member of Pleasant Grove Church.
Billy was a contract mail carrier for many years following...
Mary Frances Sherman
Feb 14, 2026
Mary Frances Mikkelson Sherman, 74, of School Street, Candor, died Saturday, February 14, 2026 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. Memorial Services will be held at a later date.
Born in Phillipsburg NJ on December 16, 1951, she was the daughter of Robert and Dorothy Mikkelson. She was a caregiver for many years. She was preceded in death by her...
Gail Moore Lanier
Feb 9, 2026
Gail Moore Lanier, age 72, of the New Hope Community, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 9, 2026, at Atrium Health Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem. She was born on May 2, 1953, in Davidson County, North Carolina, to the late Dow Moore and Kate Davis Moore.
Gail had a fulfilling career in retail sales, where she touched the lives...
Bobbie Ann Sexton Ridge
Feb 4, 2026
Mrs. Bobbie Ann Sexton Ridge, age 89, of Sexton Road in Denton, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 4, at Hospice of the Piedmont.
A celebration of Bobbie Ann’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 14, at Central United Methodist Church, with Reverend Peter McGuire officiating.
Born on May 12, 1936, in Davidson County,...
Dorothy Glover Parnell
Feb 4, 2026
Dorothy Glover Parnell, aged 94, of Denton, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at the home of her daughter in Lexington, North Carolina. Born on August 15, 1931, in Davidson County, she was the cherished daughter of Shafter Glover and Mattie Harrison Glover.
Dorothy’s life journey was marked by her devoted work in the hosiery mill industry, where...
Joseph Bradley Loflin
Feb 3, 2026
Joseph "Joe" Bradley Loflin, 88, of New London, NC, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Bethany Woods Nursing Home and Rehab in Albemarle. Born on January 14, 1938, in Davidson County, he was the son of the late Bradley Loflin and Virginia Fine Loflin.
Joe was a dedicated businessman, proudly owning his own heating and air company as well...
Paul W. Johnson
Jan 31, 2026
Paul W. Johnson, 90, of Ashton, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on 31 January 2026.Born 15 June 1935 in Roanoke, VA, Paul lived a life of service and deep devotion to family and friends. He was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church from growing up in Baltimore, Maryland to being an active member of Ashton United Methodist...
Scott Cook
Jan 30, 2026
Norman Scott Cook, lovingly known as "Cookie", passed away on January 30, 2026. He was 57 years old.
Scott is survived by his parents, Doug and Lynn Cook; his siblings, Brandon Cook, Christi Burch Hunt, Cole Cook (Misti), and Carmen Cook Miller (Luke); his beloved nieces and nephews and his Aunt, Viki Burch.
He is also survived by his Uncle, Lee Burch...
Earl Latham
Jan 25, 2026
Earl Latham, aged 92, of Farmer Rd., Denton, NC, departed this life on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Clapp's Convalescent Nursing Home in Asheboro. Born in Randolph County on May 26, 1933, Mr. Latham was the beloved son of E. Ray Latham and Georgia Hill Latham. He will be dearly remembered for his contributions to his community and family.
A dedicated...
