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Caroline "Carol" Gallaher

Caroline "Carol" Gallaher

Dec 18, 2025

Margie Caroline “Carol” Gallaher, 85, of Davidson County, passed away Thursday morning, December 18, 2025.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington

A funeral service will follow the visitation in the chapel, at 3:00 PM, with Pastor Herman Powell officiating.

Entombment will conclude services at Forest Hill Memorial Park the following...

Jeff Cooper

Jeff Cooper

Dec 17, 2025

Dennis Jeffrey Cooper, Sr., born May 14th, 1951, to William Nelson Cooper and Lois Cooper in Memphis, TN, died December 17, 2025. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Janet Brandenburg Cooper.

A celebration of life will be announced.

Surviving are his sons, Dennis Jeffrey Cooper, Jr., and Cory Brandon Cooper, and their spouses...

Kaye Allen Moore

Kaye Allen Moore

Dec 17, 2025

Kaye Allen Moore, 79, went to be with the Lord on December 17, 2025.

A funeral service will be held 3:00 PM, Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Tyro Methodist Church with Pastor Randy Foster and Rev. Daniel Hosler. Burial will follow at Bethel Cemetery.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 2:00 to 3:00 PM.

Kaye was born March 14,...

Ruby Shoaf Rowe

Ruby Shoaf Rowe

Dec 17, 2025

Ruby Shoaf Rowe, 85, of Davidson County, passed away December 17, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Monday, December 22, 2025, at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington.

A funeral service will follow in the chapel at 2:00 PM, with Rev. Darby Gaither officiating.

A private burial will follow.

Ruby was born on June 25,...

Richard Lowder

Richard Lowder

Dec 16, 2025

Richard David Lowder of Lexington, NC, peacefully passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025, surrounded by his devoted wife, loving children and family.

A memorial service will be held at 2pm Tuesday, December 23 at First Baptist Church, by the Rev. Dr. Ray Howell III. A private inurnment will be held in the church columbarium.

The family will receive friends following the service...

Russell Arlen Jones

Russell Arlen Jones

Dec 16, 2025

Russell “Russ” Arlen Jones, 60, of Davidson County, passed away on December 16, 2025. A lifelong resident of Davidson County, Russ was born on July 6, 1965, to the late Ralph Arlen Jones and Barbara Ann Harper Jones.

Russ was a gifted, self-taught musician who found joy and purpose in music. He played guitar, piano, and drums, and he especially loved...

Larry Sherrill Morrow

Larry Sherrill Morrow

Dec 16, 2025

Larry Sherrill Morrow Jr, of Lexington, N.C passed away on December 16, 2025 in Thomasville. He was 63 years old.

Larry was born on May 26, 1962, in Mooresville, NC, to Larry Sherrill Morrow, Sr. and Mary Joyce Davis and lived a life filled with joy, kindness, and a zest for life that touched all who knew him. Larry was a...

Kimberly Faulk Hege

Kimberly Faulk Hege

Dec 16, 2025

Kimberly Faulk Hege, 67, of Welcome, North Carolina, passed away at her home on December 16, 2025. Born on July 7, 1958, in Takoma Park, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Hugh Lee Faulk and Nancy Mae Collins Faulk.

Kim dedicated much of her life to hard work and service to others. She spent 23 years employed with PPG...

Joann Trent Marlow

Joann Trent Marlow

Dec 15, 2025

Joann Elizabeth Trent Marlow, 75, of Mt. Carmel Road in Lexington passed away Tuesday December 15, 2025 at her home.

A celebration of life will be held at later date.

Mrs. Marlow was born March 7, 1950 in West Virginia to McKinley Trent and Goldie Mae Griffey Trent. Joann enjoyed working crossword puzzles, cooking, and Gospel, she was preceded in death by...

Chandler Jordan Vanover

Chandler Jordan Vanover

Dec 11, 2025

Chandler Jordan Vanover, 23, of Davidson County, passed away on December 11, 2025. Born on January 6, 2002, Chandler was the son of the late Timothy Wayne Vanover and Alicia Lee Kennedy. He was born and raised in Davidson County, where he built a life rooted in family, faith, and a love for the outdoors.

Chandler was well known as an...

Lenora Brelsford

Lenora Brelsford

Dec 11, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lenora Brelsford, who peacefully departed this life on December 11, 2025, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Lenora was born on October 20, 1933, in Cook County, to Nicholas Peter Ahrens and Lenora Alice Ahrens. Lenora lived a full life, marked by love, kindness, and a warm spirit.

Lenora was a...

Kay Lohr Harris

Kay Lohr Harris

Dec 11, 2025

Kay Lohr Harris, 70, of Davidson County, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 5:30 PM, at Lexington Health Care.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Wesley Heights United Methodist Church.

A funeral will follow the visitation at the church with Pastor Joe Barbee and Pastor Jay Belk officiating.

Burial will conclude services at...

Sandra Hilton Beck

Sandra Hilton Beck

Dec 10, 2025

Sandra Lee Hilton Beck, 86, of Yadkin County, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

A service will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 4:00 PM, at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel with Barney Jones officiating.

Sandra was born on November 2, 1939, in Davidson County, to the late Dewey Odell Hilton and Leah Richey Hilton. She worked for many...

Jeana  Bush

Jeana Bush

Dec 9, 2025

Jeana Carol Murphy Bush, 60, of Lexington, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025, at the Hospice Home of High Point, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on May 31, 1965, in Pikeville, Kentucky, to Charles Edward Murphy and Barbara “JoAnn” Murphy, Jeana’s life was marked by deep devotion to those she loved and an unwavering strength that...

Jeana Bush

Jeana Bush

Dec 9, 2025

Jeana Carol Murphy Bush, 60, of Lexington, passed away peacefully on December9, 2025, at the Hospice Home of High Point, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on May 31, 1965, in Pikeville, Kentucky, to Charles Edward Murphy and Barbara “JoAnn” Murphy, Jeana’s life was marked by deep devotion to those she loved and an unwavering strength that carried...

Millie Ann Younts

Millie Ann Younts

Dec 9, 2025

Millie Ann Evans Younts, lovingly known as “Mimi,” passed away on December 9, 2025, at the age of 69. Born on May 5, 1956, Millie lived a life defined by compassion and selfless devotion to others.

Millie had a rare gift for caring deeply and loving fully. She spent her life tending to the needs of those around her, offering comfort,...

Gus Schraddar Thomas

Gus Schraddar Thomas

Dec 9, 2025

Gus Schraddar Thomas, 91, of Linwood, passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025, peacefully at his home, with his family by his side.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 – 11:00, Saturday December 13, 2025, at Higher Ground Baptist Church.

A funeral service will follow at 11:00, at the church, with Pastor Steve Hartzog officiating.

Burial will conclude the services in the church...

James Bryan

James Bryan

Dec 8, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Arnold Bryan, who departed this life on December 8, 2025, in Mocksville, North Carolina. Born on January 25, 1941, in Forsyth County, to the late, David and Annie Causey Bryan. James lived a life marked by warmth, dedication, and a deep love for those around him.

James enjoyed a...

Mildred Chaffin Mize

Mildred Chaffin Mize

Dec 8, 2025

Mildred Chaffin Mize, 86, of Davidson County, passed away Monday morning, December 8, 2025, surrounded by her family.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 Monday, December 15, 2025, at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington.

A funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM, in the chapel, with Rev. David Langley officiating.

Burial will conclude services at Forest Hill Memorial Park.

The family is...

Terry Parnell

Terry Parnell

Dec 8, 2025

John Terry Parnell ,71, passed away on Monday December 8, surrounded by his family after several years of declining health. He was born in Davidson County to John Franklin and Betty Wilson Parnell. He was raised on the family farm in Churchland and still lived on land that was a part of the farm. He was a former employee of...

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