Thomas Adams
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 he was the supervisor of machine set-up. He had a passion
for the outdoors, enjoying activities such as golfing, fishing, and gardening. Thomas was known for canning the vegetables
he grew and sharing them with others. He also loved being on his tractor and participating in the tractor parade in Denton
until his health declined. His love for growing roses led him to become a member of the Winston Salem Rose Society, where
he also served as a judge.
In addition to his parents,
Thomas was preceded in death by his wife, Haydee Torres Adams, and a sister, Nancy A. Dunn. He is survived by his sisters,
Rebecca Rivero of Winston Salem, Diane Bell (Curtis) of Kernersville, and Rosa Melton (James) of Angier.
A funeral service for Thomas will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday,
March 26, 2025, at Fairview United Methodist Church with Rev. Amy Higgins and Rev. Sandy Young officiating. Interment will
follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 1:30 until 2:00 PM at Fairview United Methodist
Church prior to the service.
Memorials can be made
to Fairview United Methodist Church.
Briggs Funeral
Home is serving the Adams family. Online condolences can be made to the family at www.briggsfuneralhome.com.
Whitman Garner
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
later with Lexington Home Brands. A devoted member of Old-Fashioned Baptist Church, he served on the board of directors and
as church superintendent. His passions included woodworking, gardening, and caring for his goats.
He was predeceased by his parents, brothers Donnel, Clayton, and Herman Garner, and
sisters Elna Talbert, Becky Powers, and Pat Hamby. He is survived by his son, Joshua Garner, brothers Clegg and Worth “Duff”
Garner, and sisters Elaine Gallimore, Sherill Callicutt, and Kay Craig.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on March 27, 2025, at Old Fashioned Baptist Church, with Rev.
Frank Royal officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 AM prior
to the service at the church.
Briggs Funeral Home
in Denton is serving the Garner family.
Online condolences
can be made to the family at www.briggsfuneralhome.com.
Lance Hilton
A memorial service to celebrate Lance Hilton will be held at the Salisbury
National Cemetery Annex, 501 Statesville Blvd in Salisbury, on Thursday, March 27 at 2:30 pm.
