Emma
Saunders
Emma Jean Hughes Saunders, 83, of
Denton, NC passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Brookstone Retirement Center in Lexington. Born on November 28, 1941, in
Randolph County Emma was the daughter of Felix Hughes, Sr. and Susie Mae Hughes.
A graveside service was held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, June 3, at Siloam Church Cemetery with Rev. Gary
Bragg officiating. The family received friends from 1:00 until 1:45 PM at Briggs Funeral Home on Tuesday prior to the service.
Emma was retired from Moll Industries in Seagrove; she had previously
worked for Burlington Industries in Denton and was of the Baptist faith. Working in her flowers, gardening, and fishing were
her favorite hobbies, she also was a big fan of NASCAR. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her
brothers, Eugene Hughes, Homer Hughes, Felix Hughes, Jr., and Billy Ray Hughes; sisters, Vaden Surratt, Louise Smith, and
Mary Belle Morgan; and a special friend, Perry Surratt.
Left
to cherish her memory are her daughter, Shelia Branson and her husband Roger; sister, Verna Richburg and her husband Don;
grandsons, Aaron Branson and Roger Lee Branson; great-grandsons, Roger Lee Branson, Jr. and Cody Branson.
Memorials can be made to Hospice of Davidson County, 200 Hospice Way,
Lexington, NC 27292.
Online condolences can be made
to the family at www.briggsfuneralhome.com
Harry Daniel
Mr. Harry Van Daniel, age 77, of Asheboro, N.C. died on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Randolph Hospice House.
A service will be held on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Hopewell
Friends Meeting, 2244 Hopewell Friends Road, Asheboro NC 27205. Officiated by Rev. Ricky Sessoms and Rev. James Pendell.
A visitation for family and friends was on Tuesday from 6:00 –
8:00 p.m. at Briggs Funeral Home in Denton.
Mr.
Daniel was born on May 10, 1948 in Davidson County to A.V. Daniel, Jr. and Thelma Daniel. He was a member of Hopewell Friends
Meeting and North Carolina Association of Educators (NCAE). Harry is preceded in death by sister, Patsy Linebach and
brother, Ronnie Buzhardt.
Harry Daniel will be remembered
as an uncompromising and steadfast man. He approached every role and task with a commitment to excellence. These attributes
were apparent throughout his life as he used his time and talents in service of others.
As a student athlete, Harry excelled in four sports and was a source of pride to his teammates and his
school. He earned the title of Mr. Red Raider at Denton High School. His intensity and achievements were rewarded with a football
scholarship that allowed him to leave rural life on the farm and continue his education.
As a sailor in the U.S. Coast Guard, Harry embraced life on the water and mastered the skills of a boatswain’s
mate. He served his country with honor during the Vietnam War.
As a teacher, Harry devoted countless hours to lecture preparation and interjected humor and common sense into his
classroom. He served his community selflessly for decades and enlightened thousands of students.
As a coach, Harry inspired impressionable young men and women to achieve greatness
both on and off the field. His lasting impact on them is evident in their unwavering devotion.
As a retiree, Harry continued to care immensely about his community, his country,
and the world at large. He often contributed editorials to the local paper to advocate for ideas and causes he felt were foundational.
He routinely donated to organizations that supported underserved communities.
Harry Daniel always gave his best effort and loved his family and friends with his whole heart. He will
be dearly missed.
He is survived by his wife Brenda
Nottingham Daniel of Asheboro; a son, Thomas W. Daniel (Adena) of Asheboro; a daughter, Laura Daniel Waldron (Jason) of New
Bern; a sister, Gail Daniel Shaw (Dennis) of Prospect, KY; 4 grandchildren, Reece Daniel (Kaylee), Macy Daniel, Jack Waldron
and James Waldron; 3 great-grandchildren, Hudson Daniel, Rhett Daniel and Fynlee Daniel.
Memorials may be sent to Doctors Without Borders USA, PO Box 5030, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5030 and World
Central Kitchen, PO Box 96538, Washington DC 20090-6538.
Briggs
Funeral Home is serving the Daniel family.
Online
condolences can be made to the family at www.briggsfuneralhome.com
