Robert Dale Fritts
Oct 12, 2025
Robert Dale Fritts, 82, of Davidson County, passed away Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Lexington Medical Center.
A graveside service will be held at Mt. Tabor UCC, on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with Rev. Dr. Bart Milleson officiating.
The family will receive friends following the service in the cemetery.
Dale was born on March 28, 1943, in Davidson County, to...
Kelli Jeanne Tolle
Oct 12, 2025
Kelli Jeanne Tolle, 64, of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on June 30, 1961, in Washington, D.C., Kelli was the beloved daughter of Dyrk J. Couser and the late Carolyn L. Couser. She lived a life marked by compassion, quiet strength, and...
John Henry Gregg
Oct 8, 2025
John Henry Gregg January 15, 1971 – October 8, 2025
John Henry Gregg, age 54, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed away on October 8, 2025.
A private and thoughtful soul, John was someone who chose his circle carefully—but for those fortunate enough to know him well, he was fiercely loyal, deeply sentimental, and never short on his trademark sarcastic wit.
Having a love...
Roy Weaver
Oct 6, 2025
Roy Weaver, 79, of Lexington, passed away October 6, 2025, at his home.
Roy was a loving brother, husband, and father. He was born September 28, 1945, in Davidson County to Earlie Emory Weaver and Margaret Shelton Weaver. He worked with horses and hunting dogs most of his life. He loved to ride and enjoyed any kind of hunting. He is...
Gary "Butch" Metcalf II
Oct 6, 2025
Born on December 21, 1947, in Guilford County, Gary “Butch” Metcalf II, 77, of Davidson County, passed away Monday, October 6, 2025, at Rowan Medical Center.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 – 6:00 PM, Saturday, October 11, 2025, at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington.
Butch will be remembered most for his gift of music and the joy he brought to countless...
Brenda Lee Gathings
Oct 6, 2025
Brenda Lee Trent Gathings, age 59, of Lexington passed away peacefully on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist – Lexington Medical Center.
Born on July 7, 1966, in Davidson County, Brenda was the beloved daughter of David Trent and the late Thelma Dotson Trent. She was a woman of deep compassion and faith, dedicating her life to...
Dorothy Willitts
Oct 6, 2025
Dorothy Smith Willitts, 93, of Lexington, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2025.
Born on May 15, 1932, in New Jersey, Dorothy was the daughter of the late John Westley Smith and Myrtle Doxsey Gaskill. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Dorothy’s life was marked by quiet strength, deep love for her family, and a resilient spirit that carried her through...
Alan Keith Casey
Oct 5, 2025
Alan Keith Casey (February 27, 1959 – October 5, 2025)
Beloved Son, Brother, Uncle, and Friend
Alan, 66, graduated to glory on October 5, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, loyalty, and a life lived with purpose and heart. Born on February 27, 1959, to Dorothy and Harold Casey, and the beloved younger brother of Garry Casey and the late Paulette...
Barbara Young
Oct 5, 2025
Barbara Jean Floyd Young, 87, passed away Sunday October 5, 2025, at Mountain View Health Park.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 pm Friday October 10, 2025, at Davidson Funeral Home with Pastor Shane Smith officiating services.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 pm Friday at Davidson Funeral Home. At other times and after the service and burial...
Violet Hamilton Burkhart
Oct 5, 2025
Violet Marie Hamilton Burkhart, age 82, of Lexington passed away on October 5, 2025 , surrounded by loved ones at her home. She was born October 6, 1942 in Harnett County, North Carolina the daughter of the late Harold and Gertrude Canady Hamilton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, R.C. Hamilton, and his...
Margaret Eloise Reynolds
Oct 4, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Margaret Reynolds on October 4, 2025, in Lexington, NC.Margaret was born March 19, 1950 in West Virginia to Raymond Jackson Farmer and Vada Brown Farmer. Margaret was retired from Davidson County Social Services, and was of the Baptist faith.Margaret is preceded in her death by her parents, and her...
Thomas Cleveland Freeman, Sr.
Oct 3, 2025
Always had a joke for ya...
Thomas (Tom) Cleveland Freeman Sr. age 74, loving husband, father, brother and a friend to all, passed away peacefully in his home on October 3rd, 2025. He was preceded in death by his son Thomas (Little Tommy) Freeman Jr. in August of 2010.
A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, October 11t™ at 1:00...
Wayne Lee Jones
Oct 2, 2025
Wayne Lee Jones, of Clayton, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at BellaRose Nursing Home and Rehab.
Born on January 25, 1943, to Rufus and Martha Jones, Wayne lived a life defined by devotion to his family and a deep love of the outdoors. He was a dedicated son, husband, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather who will...
Laura Turlington
Oct 2, 2025
Laura Conrad Turlington, 52, passed away on Thursday, October 2 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
A memorial service will be held at 3pm Sunday, October 5 at First Lutheran Church, by the Rev. Matthew Miller. Inurnment will follow in the church columbarium.
The family will greet friends following the service in the church fellowship hall and other times at...
Dawn Rickard Donna
Oct 1, 2025
It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Dawn Rickard Donna, a devoted wife, mother, daughter, and friend. She left this world surrounded by love and peace.
Dawn was known for her generous heart, warm smile, and the kindness she shared with everyone she met. She had a special gift for making others feel at home,...
Warren Bryce Bulla
Oct 1, 2025
Warren Bryce Bulla, of Lexington, better known as Bryce, passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington. Bryce was born on October 11, 1940, to Warren Stewart Bulla and Edith Bean Bulla. Warren's journey through life was marked by hard work, friendship, and an enjoyment to help those around him.
Bryce, a native of Lexington, grew...
Wade "Reedy" Varner
Oct 1, 2025
Wade "Reedy" Lee Varner, Jr., age 84, of Lexington, NC, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
He was born January 2, 1941, in Davidson County to the late Wade Lee Varner, Sr. and Willie Grace Garrison Varner. Mr. Varner was a member of Higher Ground Baptist Church and will be remembered for his love of family and...
Loretta Griffin
Sep 30, 2025
Loretta Mary Griffin, age 78, of Lexington, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
Born in Queens County, New York, Loretta was the daughter of the late Thomas F. Kenny and Florence Kenny. She was married to the love of her life, Patrick Griffin, with whom she shared many years of devotion and family life.
Loretta...
Debra Frizzell Leonard
Sep 29, 2025
Debra Frizzell Leonard, age 70, of Davidson County, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 29th, 2025, at Hinkle Hospice House.
Born December 26th, 1954, in Davidson County, Debra was the daughter of the late Devarux Albert Frizzell and Willa Belle Watkins. A warm, spirited soul, Debra was known for her infectious love of music—especially karaoke. Whether singing out her favorite songs...
