Local Obituaries
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| Aveline Snider August 20, 1936 - September 18, 2023 |
Aveline Snider of Denton passed away on September 18th at Davidson Health & Rehab. One of three children born to the late Barnie Franklin and Zora Richardson of Seagrove.
As a young child, Aveline lived with her parents in Burlington North Carolina. Making many lifelong childhood friends during those early years.
Aveline’s family relocated to Seagrove, bonding with her cousins and family who lived close by. A graduate of Seagrove High School, she loved to play basketball.
After graduation, she was employed at Bossong Hosiery in Asheboro. It was here that she became friends with her future sister-in-law, Rachel. Rachel introduced Aveline to her brother Dwight “Gene” Snider in 1955. A member of Maple Springs Baptist Church in Seagrove, Gene and Aveline married in 1956 and made Seagrove their home for the next ten years.
In 1966 the couple moved to Denton. Aveline was employed at Klopman Mills/Burlington Industries where she worked for 29 years. Over the years through financial hardships, Aveline managed to balance work and raising a family of 5 children. Always made sure her family had something special for Christmas and birthdays. Surrounding herself with her family and friends, she loved to laugh, sing, iron and cook (especially sweets). A faithful member of Farmer Missionary Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Dwight Eugene Snider and granddaughter Kiara Waters. Left to cherish her memory are her five children: Deborah Waters of West Columbia, SC; Tim (Vickie) Snider of Blue Ridge, GA; Tammy (Alden) Numa of Los Angeles, CA; Dana (Tommy) Evans of Thomasville, NC; and Darren (Christine) Snider of Colorado Springs, CO; nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, sister Christine (Wade) Huggins of Asheboro and brother Daryl (Shirley) Richardson of Asheboro. Aveline leaves behind many extended family and special friends who will miss her dearly.
The family wishes to express their gratitude to all that visited and supported her in various ways. Especially to her caregivers, the staff at Carolina Senior Care, Davidson Health & Rehab (formerly Alston Brook) and Hospice of Davidson County. Your extraordinary care has been a tremendous blessing!
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| Linsey Harrel Caison April 03, 1939 - September 16, 2023 |
Linsey Harrel Caison, 84, of Randolph County, Denton, NC died at his home, September 16, 2023.
He was born April 3, 1939 in Brunswick County, NC to the late James C. Caison and Ethel Cheers Caison. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers Rudolph, Goley, Edgar, Tom and James, sister Beatrice Ludlum, and daughter Tammy Caison.
Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Louella Loflin Caison, sister, Mary Jane Hewett (Burton) of Supply, NC, his son, Jeffery (Dana) Caison of Randolph County, grand-daughter Alexandria Lynne Caison, and several nieces and nephews.
Linsey was a twenty year veteran of the U.S.Army, receiving the Bronze Star and Gallantry Cross while serving in Vietnam from 1965-1966. He also served in Western Europe, Central America, the South Pacific, other posts in southeast Asia, various stateside posts and the Army's nuclear program in Antarctica.
In retirement, Linsey was self-employed, and occupied his time fixing whatever needed fixing and building whatever needed building, including over 50 wood block quilts for the Randolph Quilter's Guild, that he assisted Louella in painting, and hung throughout Randolph County.
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| Martha Hunt May 23, 1949 - September 16, 2023 |
Ms. Martha Ann Hunt, age 74 of Denton died Saturday, September 16 at Forsyth Regional Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM Wednesday, September 20 at Walters Grove Baptist conducted by Rev. Chris Simpson. Burial will follow at Lineberry Methodist Church Cemetery.
The family will see friends from 2:00 until 3:00 Wednesday at Walters Grove Baptist Church.
Ms. Hunt was born May 23, 1949 to Brink Hunt and Wilma Surratt Hunt. She had been employed by Lowes Distribution Center in Quality Control. She was a member of Walters Grove Baptist Church.. She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Vickie Covington and Vivian Loflin.
She is survived by her son Eric Hunt and wife Kelly of Chapel Hill; grandchildren Daulton Hunt and Kaelyn Hunt; sister Donna Small of Trinity.
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| John Marshall Thompson, Sr. March 25, 1926 - September 16, 2023 |
John Marshall Thompson, Sr., 97 of Privette Rd, Candor, died Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Sandy Ridge Assisted Living. Funeral Service will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at Candor Baptist Church, where he was a member, with Rev. Steve Jarman officiating. Burial will follow in the Candor Cemetery with masonic rites.
Born in Richmond County on March 25, 1926, he was the son of Henry Heyward and Ida Roberts Thompson. He was first a farmer, and a longtime employee with the Town of Candor with over 55 years of service. John was a member of Biscoe Masonic Lodge AFAM #437. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Field Thompson in 2018, and his son, John Marshall “Bunky” Thompson, Jr. in 2001.
John is survived by 2 grandsons, Jonathan “J.T.” Thompson (fiancée Charlzie Bramblett) of Candor and Jordan Thompson (Courtney) of Raleigh; great granddaughters, Evie and Isabel Thompson; many nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 PM prior to the service Tuesday at Candor Baptist Church.
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| Jerry Defoy Miller September 07, 1940 - September 14, 2023 |
Jerry Defoy Miller, 83, of Davidson County, passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.
A funeral will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 3:00 PM, at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel, with Rev. Alex Nance officiating.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 3:00 PM prior to the service, at the funeral home.
A committal service will immediately follow the funeral at New Friendship United Church of Christ, 307 Turner Rd. Lexington, NC 27292.
Jerry was born on September 7, 1940, in Davidson County, to the late Carl Defoy Miller and Hazel Wagner Miller. He served his country in the US Army and later went on to work for Duracell and retired after 43 years. Jerry loved to hunt and attend the stock sale on Tuesdays, rain or shine, always looking for a bargain.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 61 years, Brenda Decker Miller, of the home; sons, Barry (Kimberly) Miller and Brent Miller; sister, Virginia Everhart; brother-in-law, Rodney Decker; and grandchildren, Brandon (Mackenzie Wolf), Ashley (fiancé Tyler Swicegood), Logan Ledford, and Christopher Murphy; and his beloved 27-year-old African Grey Parrot, Ray.
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| Johm Mark Cook December 07, 1956 - September 12, 2023 |
John Mark Cook, 66, of Lexington, passed away September 12, 2023, at his home on Craver Rd., Lexington.
A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 5:00 pm Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Davidson Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Darrell Cartrette officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Mr. Cook was born on December 7, 1956, in Davidson County, to John Conrad Cook and Gleta Morteith Wilson. John was a devoted family man, always wanted to make sure his family had what they needed. He never met a stranger and loves to joke around with people. He loved restoring old mustangs, collecting grandfather clocks and antiques. He was a 1975 graduate of Central Davidson High School and had retired with the City of Lexington. His passion was his family and especially his grandchildren. John was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, who will be missed by all. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Christopher Cooper.
Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Polly Houck Cook of the home, son, John Paul Cook and wife Kelly of Lexington, sister, Glenda Johnson of Lexington, grandchildren, Eli Balies Cook, Asher Edward Cook, Cecila Marie Cook, Christopher “Lee” Cooper and wife Serenity, Nephew, Matthew Catlin and wife Lydia, Nieces, Summer Canovai and husband Lance, Ciera Mesimer and husband Justin, and Brittany Reynolds, also surviving are special aunts and uncles.
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| Betty Simmons Ross January 02, 1947 - September 12, 2023 |
Betty Simmons Ross passed away peacefully on September 12, 2023, while surrounded by loved ones. She was 76 years old.
She is survived by her three children Keith (Kim) Watts, Ricky (Vickie) Watts, and Sonya (Todd) Craver; her grandchildren Samantha, Taylor, Hannah, Gavin, Sarah, Abbey, Jake, Aidan, and her great-grandson Forrest. She is also survived by her siblings Dan, Becky, Jack, Shirley, and Pat.
She is predeceased by her parents, her brother Ken, and her granddaughter, Katelyn. She lived most of her life in North Carolina. Almost all of her career was in dietary management both civilian and military. Betty served in the Army for seven years then retired from the Air National Guard.
She loved flower gardening and football but most of all, spending time with her grandkids.
The memorial service for Betty Ross will be on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Bethesda United Methodist Church. Visitation will follow the service.
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