Ella Mae Snider Beck
May 13, 2026
Ella Mae Snider Beck passed away in peace on May 13th, 2026. She was born on January 11, 1922, one of ten children, to William Jones and Effie Ingram Snider in Denton NC.
She was predeceased by her husband, H. Lohr Beck, and granddaughter, Lydian E. Beck. She is survived by her sons, Tony L. Beck (Donna Younts), and Kent Beck...
Michael Darin Sink
May 12, 2026
Michael Darin Sink, 57, of Andrew Sink Road in Lexington, passed away Tuesday May 12, 2026, at his home.
A funeral service will be held 11:00am Thursday May 14, 2026, at the Davidson Funeral Home Chapel in Lexington with Dr. Gary Gibson officiating services. Burial will follow at Reedy Creek Baptist Church.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 Wednesday...
William Grady Templeton, Jr.
May 11, 2026
William “Spanky” Grady Templeton Jr., 68, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, gained his wings on Monday, May 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born August 16, 1957, Spanky was the beloved son of William Grady Templeton Sr. and Margaret Wyatt Templeton. He carried a spirit that drew people in—kindhearted and full of character.
Throughout his life, Spanky worked hard and...
Bobby Harmon Wimmer
May 5, 2026
Bobby Harmon Wimmer, 96, of Welcome, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, May 8, 2026, at Center Church of Welcome with Pastor Mitch Wilson officiating. Burial will immediately follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Davidson Funeral Home, Hickory Tree from...
Tina Renee Hamilton
May 4, 2026
Mrs. Tina Renee Gurley Hamilton, 57, passed away Monday May 4, 2026, in her home. She was born October 8, 1968, in Guilford County NC to Mary Loggins Gurley and the late Joseph Farrell Gurley. For over 20 years Tina worked as a food artist for Kearney’s Drive-In in Lexington NC. In addition to her mother Tina is survived by...
Lin Sear
May 3, 2026
Lin Sear, 100, of Davidson County, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her family.
A service to honor Lin’s life will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM, at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington.
Born on January 10, 1926, in Cambodia, Lin was known throughout her life as a true servant, a woman whose generous...
Lois Buhr Cranford
May 2, 2026
Lois Buhr Cranford, 93, of Lexington, NC, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.
Born on January 27, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois, to Loretta Mantuefel Buhr and Carl Nicolas Buhr.
She served in the United States Navy and was a dedicated member of Lifepoint Church. She worked for many years and retired from the former Lexington State Bank. She...
Bennie K. Ward
May 2, 2026
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, Bennie K. Ward departed this earth. Born in Lexington, NC to the late G.J. Ward and Vaudie M. Ward. Preceding him in death were two grandsons, 10-month-old Raleigh Ward and five-year-old Jeffrey Ward. Also, preceding him were two brothers Charles F. Ward and Terry J. Ward and one sister, Jane W. Decker.
Born and raised on a...
Jerry Brindle, Jr.
May 1, 2026
Jerry Brindle Jr., age 59, of Thomasville, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center.
Jerry was born on August 12, 1966, to the late Jerry Brindle Sr. and Helen Marie Byerly Brindle. A man who appreciated the simple side of life, Jerry was happiest when he was tinkering with a project or finding joy in the...
Glenda Smith Walters
May 1, 2026
Glenda Smith Walters, 70, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026.
Born on January 27, 1956, in Davidson County, North Carolina, Glenda was the daughter of the late B. Glenn Smith and Carole Biesecker Lemon. She dedicated many years of service working with Liberty Home Health Care, where she compassionately cared for others and made a lasting difference in the lives...
Gloria Waddle
May 1, 2026
Gloria Dean Mofield Waddle, 87, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026, at her residence, with her loving husband, Robert, by her side.
Gloria was born on May 30, 1938, in Kentucky to the late Marion Mofield and Fonnie Dick Mofield. She was a devoted and faithful Christian whose life reflected her deep love for her family, her faith, and her...
Carolyn Bowman Hill
May 1, 2026
Carolyn Bowman Hill, 73, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026, at Hinkle Hospice House.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Konnoak Hills Moravian Church with Rev. Russ Post-May officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be held 12:00 to 1:00 PM Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Born on October 10, 1952, in...
Judy Lanier
Apr 30, 2026
Judy Hedrick Lanier, 83, of Lexington, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Hinkle Hospice House.
A private graveside service was held at Forest Hill Memorial Park.
Judy was born December 8, 1942, in Davidson County to William Allen Hedrick and Edith Crotts Hedrick. She Graduated from Central Davidson High School, where she was a cheerleader. She attended Davidson County Community College,...
Johnny Michael Ferguson
Apr 30, 2026
Johnny Michael Ferguson, 57, of Lexington, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Hinkle Hospice House.
Born August 1, 1968, in Iredell County, Johnny was a proud serviceman who honorably served his country as a combat medic in the United States Army. He was an all-American man whose life was centered on God, country, and family. Known to many as an...
Judy Gayle Johnson
Apr 30, 2026
Ms. Judy Gayle Johnson, 78, died Thursday, April 30, 2026, at her home.
The family will conduct a private memorial service at a later date.
She was born on March 20, 1948, in Forsyth County, to the late William Clemon Johnson, Jr. and Margaret Elizabeth Link Johnson.
Ms. Johnson worked in childcare for many years and loved children dearly. She was always very...
George Frank Barney
Apr 30, 2026
Mr. George Frank Barney, 94, of Arvil Hunt Road, died Thursday, April 30, 2026, at his home.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Davidson Funeral Chapel in Lexington. Interment will follow in Forest Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Mr. Barney...
Stephen Blair Jacobs
Apr 29, 2026
Stephen Blair Jacobs passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in the morning – his favorite time of day – after a 6-year battle with dementia. He was 77 years old. It was a journey no one wants to go through, but in the end, his physical decline was swift, and he was comfortable, surrounded by loved ones the...
Nancy Snider Kepley
Apr 28, 2026
Nancy Snider Kepley, 82, of Davidson County, passed away on April 28, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Ira Snider and Mary Sharpe Snider. She was raised in Welcome, NC. Nancy graduated from North Davidson High School in 1962 and continued her education at Ashmore Business College.
Over the years, Nancy worked with Lexington Telephone Company, Power and Telephone...
LaDeana Presnell Spruill
Apr 28, 2026
LaDeana Presnell Spruill, 53, of Lexington, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on April 28, 2026.
Born on December 21, 1972, LaDeana was the daughter of Wanda and Dean Presnell. Affectionately known as “Deana,” she was a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished daughter, sister, and friend. Her warmth, kindness, and unwavering love for her family will be deeply...
Walser Lee Hicks
Apr 27, 2026
Walser “Lee” Hicks, Jr., 74, of Midway, passed away, Monday, April 27, 2026, at his home.
Born in Winston-Salem, on September 4, 1951, he was the son of the late Walser Lee Hicks, Sr. and the late Attareese Faeson Wright. He married the love of his life, Sandra “Sandy” Lee Shoemaker Hicks on October 12, 1980, they were blessed to share...
