Benny Wade McCrary
Jan 20, 2026
Benny Wade McCrary, 76, passed away January 20, 2026, at his home.
Visitation will be held 4:00 to 6:00 PM, on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington and family will see friends at other times at Shirley Darr's home.
Benny was born January 5, 1950, in Davidson County to the late James Bert “JB” and Zelma Mock McCrary. He...
James Byrd
Jan 19, 2026
James (Jim) Richard Byrd, 81 of Lexington, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Hinkle Hospice Home in Lexington.
A funeral service will be held at 11am on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Tyro Methodist Church with Rev. Randy Foster officiating. Burial will follow at Bethel Cemetery.
Visitation with family and friends will be held one hour prior to the service.
Jim...
Lynda Faye Hedrick
Jan 19, 2026
Lynda Faye Hedrick, 82, of Lexington, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, at Lexington Medical Center.
A funeral service celebrating her life will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 23, 2026, at Davidson Funeral Home Chapel in Lexington. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Forest Hill...
Douglas Wayne Apt
Jan 18, 2026
Douglas Wayne Apt, 82, of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away on January 18, 2026, at the Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington.
Douglas was born on September 24, 1943, in Danville, Virginia, to the late Lewis P. Apt and Blanche Jones Apt. He worked for many years as a brakeman with Southern Railroad and was a member of Grace Alliance Church.
Those left...
Lee Davis
Jan 18, 2026
Liselotte “Lee” Davis, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House in Winston-Salem.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 1:00 PM, at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel.
The family invites those who wish to attend to a reception following the service at Lot 63: Bakery, Coffeehouse,...
Jerry "Chub" Leonard
Jan 18, 2026
Jerry "Chub" Leonard finally found peace and went to be with his Savior on January 18, 2026. In 1975, Jerry accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior. From that time on, he said this world was not his home. But he had a hard time living for the Lord while walking in this world. He now is at rest.
He was born...
James Gathings
Jan 18, 2026
James Eugene Gathings, age 83, of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Lexington Medical Center.
Born on July 7, 1942, he was the son of the late Morris Cecil Gathings and Virginia Beckham Gathings. James proudly served his country in the United States Army and later devoted many years of hard work to LaFave Construction, where...
Rossilea Lanning Wrenn
Jan 18, 2026
Rossilea Lanning Wrenn, 77, of Lexington, passed away, Sunday, January 18, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Born, June 23, 1948, in Rowan County, she was the daughter of the late Henry Roscoe Lanning and the late Valeda Koontz Lanning.
Rossilea was a loving and supportive wife. She was also a very talented artist and was gifted with skills...
Thomas Brigman
Jan 17, 2026
Thomas (Tommy) Wayne Brigman, 65, of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away on January 17, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Born to Shirley Anne Davis and Larry Wayne Brigman, Tommy grew up with a strong sense of loyalty, humor, and heart — qualities he carried with him throughout his life.
Tommy was a devoted father to his daughter, Kymberly...
Jeanette Russell
Jan 15, 2026
Jeanette Swicegood Russell, 86, of Matthews, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2026, at Novant Health Matthews Medical Center after a brief illness.
Jeanette Cornelia Swicegood was born in Lexington, NC, on September 27, 1939. She graduated from Cristobal High School in the Panama Canal Zone. She obtained a BS degree in nursing from Virginia Commonwealth University. She was a Registered...
William Anderson, Jr.
Jan 15, 2026
William Noah Anderson Jr., age 83, a lifelong resident of Lexington, died peacefully, January 15, 2026, at Hinkle Hospice House.
Funeral service will be held at 1:30 PM Monday, January 19, 2026, at Central Baptist Church with Rev. Jeff Perdue officiating, Burial will follow at Forest Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the church from 12:30 until 1:30...
Taylor Glosson
Jan 14, 2026
Joseph Taylor Glosson, 37, of Burlington, passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, unexpectedly at home.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday, January 23, 2026, at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington. In keeping with Taylor’s personality and love for sports, the family asks that everyone dress casually and wear their Tar Heels gear or...
Gilford Gillespie
Jan 13, 2026
Gilford Ray Gillespie, 72, of Davidson County, passed away on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
A funeral service celebrating Gilford’s life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Salem Fork Baptist Church in Elkin, North Carolina, with Pastor Herman Powell officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00...
Gail Evans Smith
Jan 13, 2026
Patricia “Gail” Evans Smith of Linwood, North Carolina, entered her heavenly home on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. Born May 7, 1940, in Johnston County, North Carolina, Gail spent her early years there and graduated from Selma High School in Selma, NC.
She continued her education at East Carolina University, earning a degree in Home Economics Education in 1962. Gail devoted more...
Charles "Sonny" Faulkner
Jan 13, 2026
Born on March 26, 1940, in Davidson County, Sonny was the son of the late Woodrow Faulkner and Mildred Parks Miller. He was raised in the community he would call home throughout his life. Sonny was known for his strong work ethic and spent many years as a dedicated carpenter.
Sonny was a devoted family man who took great pride in...
Carmellene Furr Warner
Jan 12, 2026
Carmellene Furr Warner, 86, of Davidson County, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026.
Born on May 23, 1939, in Davidson County, Carmellene was the daughter of the late Grover Lee Furr and Margie Yarborough Furr. She was raised in the community she loved and remained deeply rooted there throughout her life.
Carmellene was a devoted member of Trinity United Methodist Church,...
James "Lamonds" Pearson
Jan 11, 2026
James Lamonds Pearson, age 78, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026, in Davidson County. He was born on February 15, 1947, to the late Vestal Lamonds Pearson and Mary Irene Nance Howard, and was lovingly raised by the late Albert and Amelia Church.
Lamonds was a true outdoorsman at heart. He found joy in fishing, grilling, working on race cars,...
Todd Stout
Jan 10, 2026
Todd Eugene Stout, 55 passed away Saturday, January 10th, 2026, at his home in Lexington. He was employed by Ken Garner Manufacturing, where he enjoyed his occupation as a welder. In recent years he has cherished his time with his family and friends, enjoying especially his beloved relationship with his grandson, Logan and daughter, Tabitha.
Todd will be remembered for his...
Jane Motlow
Jan 9, 2026
Jane Gordon Shoaf Motlow, 95, of Lexington, NC, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 9, 2026, at the Hinkle Hospice House.
Born on November 3, 1930, in Lexington, NC, Jane was the daughter of the late Dr. Richard Reynolds Shoaf and Mildred Conrad Shoaf, both of Lexington.
From childhood, Jane’s natural talent in art cultivated her interest in drawing and painting, paving...
Kathleen Penkava
Jan 9, 2026
Kathleen Dawn Penkava, 69, of Lexington, passed away Friday, January 9, 2026, at Davidson Health and Rehab in Lexington.
No formal services will be held.
Born March 4, 1956, in Davidson County, Kathleen was the daughter of the late Frank Louis Penkava and Grace Bean Penkava. She was formerly employed with Dixie Furniture in Lexington, where she worked for many...
