obituaries
Douglas Patrick Moulton
Sep 17, 2025
Douglas Patrick Moulton, Sr, 1959 - 2025, of Midway, NC died peacefully on September 17, 2025 at the age of 66. Born on March 17, 1959 in Sanford, ME, Doug (or Dougie to his family and friends) lived a life defined by hard work, family and love. He was brave, funny, compassionate and a true fighter until the end. After...
Patti Nifong Boyles
Sep 17, 2025
Patti LaDon Nifong Boyles went home to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday September 17, 2025. A graveside service will be 2:00 pm Saturday September 20, 2025, at Faith Church Cemetery conducted by Pastor Michael Gates. The family will see friends following the graveside service.
Ms. Boyles was born on September 18, 1958, in Davidson County to Donald Nifong and...
Emily Katherine Holmes Berrier
Sep 17, 2025
Mrs. Emily Katherine Holmes Berrier, 85, of Lexington, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour, on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
Kathy was born in Forsyth County, North Carolina, on August 24, 1940, to the late William Paul Holmes, Sr. and Emily Crater Holmes. She was a faithful member of Sheets Memorial Baptist Church for 65 years, where she had...
Ted Austin Dixon
Sep 17, 2025
Ted Austin Dixon, a father, grandfather, and hard-working man, passed away on September 17th, 2025, at the age of 72. He honorably served in the United States Army, which made him known for his unwavering work ethic and military-inspired routine. Ted was a man who approached life with discipline, determination, and a deep sense of loyalty to those he loved....
Charles Douglas Essick
Sep 17, 2025
Charles Essick, 87, of Davidson County, passed away Wednesday evening, September 17, 2025, at his home, with his loving family by his side.
There are no formal services at this time.
Charles was born on September 1, 1938, in Davidson County, to the late John Essick and Daisy Fritts Essick.
He was always happiest spending time in the outdoors fishing, duck hunting, and...
Frances Marie Garris
Sep 17, 2025
Frances (Penny) Garris, 78, of Clemmons, NC, wife of William (Bill) Earl Garris, passed away peacefully at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Care Center in Winston-Salem, NC on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was born September 13, 1947, in Winston Salem, NC to John T. and Ada S. Forester.
Penny Graduated from North Forsyth High...
David Hedrick
Sep 16, 2025
David Ashley Hedrick, 76, of Lexington, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
He was born on March 20, 1949, in Davidson County to the late Robert Grady Hedrick and Ruby Darlene Peacock Hedrick. David was a self-employed contractor and the proud owner of Robert Hedrick Building Supplies. He was a dedicated member...
George Henry Hunt
Sep 15, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of George Henry Hunt on September 15, 2025, in Salisbury, NC. Born on July 16, 1939, in Davidson County, NC, George lived a life marked by love, dedication, and service.
He leaves behind his beloved wife, Jimmie Jean (Ingram) Hunt, with whom he shared 66 wonderful years of marriage. His legacy...
Carolyn Dudley
Sep 12, 2025
Mrs. Carolyn Ann Askew Dudley, 84, of Southmont, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 12, 2025.
A graveside service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Stoner’s Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor John Bishop officiating. The family will receive friends from 3:00 until 4:00 p.m. prior to the...
Susan Marie Proper Steffey
Sep 11, 2025
Susan Marie Steffey Proper, 65, of Linwood, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly at her home on September 11, 2025.
Born on June 1, 1960, in Cooperstown, New York, Sue was the daughter of Vernon and Marion Proper. She graduated from Cherry Valley High School in 1977 and went on to build a long and dedicated career. She spent many years as...
Howard Kelly
Sep 11, 2025
Born on September 21, 1954, in Delhi, NY, Howard was the son of Edna and Linden Kelly. He later made North Carolina his home. He worked many years in the lumber industry, but his happiest moments were spent outdoors. Whether in a tent, on a boat, or walking through the woods, Howard created countless memories with those he loved.
A man...

Levi Barney
Sep 11, 2025
Stacy Levi Barney, 86, of Davidson County, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at his home on Lexington. He was born on June 29, 1939, in Davie County to the late Jim and Beulah Boger Barney.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, September 15, 2025 at Shiloh Church of Lexington, with Pastor Paul Perkins officiating. Family...
Elianna Shevawn Nobles
Sep 9, 2025
Heaven gained little angel, Elianna Shevawn Nobles, on September 9, 2025.
A funeral service will be held at Davidson Funeral Home, and service information will be provided once available.
Elianna was born on February 20, 2025, in Forsyth County, to Jordyn Paige Davis and Nicholas Ryan Nobles.
Left to cherish her sweet memory are her parents, Jordyn and Nicholas; sisters, Adalynn and Serenity;...
Sherry Lynn Jump
Sep 8, 2025
Sherry Lynn Jump, 58, departed from this world on September 8, 2025, in Lexington, North Carolina. Sherry was born on July 17, 1967, in Virginia. Sherry's departure leaves a void in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
Sherry lived a life filled with warmth, kindness, and a deep love for her family and the simple joys in life....
Barbara Deal Chesson
Sep 7, 2025
Having run well the race set before her, Mrs. Barbara Joan Deal Chesson, 87, of Lexington, NC entered into eternal glory on September 7, 2025. Barbara was born in Kannapolis, NC on February 22, 1938, to Mr. Ray Gilbert and Mrs. Georgia Harrington Deal. After graduating from A.L. Brown High School in 1956, Barbara graduated from nursing school and became...
Sharon Swicegood Widener
Sep 7, 2025
Sharon Swicegood Widener, 65, of Denton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Wake Forest Baptist on Sunday, September 7, 2025. She was born April 3, 1960, in Guilford County to the late Johnny Swicegood and Clare Loflin Swicegood.
Sharon was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Michael Widener, and her brother, Kenny Swicegood....
Travis Scott Ward
Sep 5, 2025
Travis Ward, 44, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 - 3:00 PM, Saturday, September 13, 2025, at New Jerusalem Church with a Celebration of Life to follow at 3:00 PM, with Pastor Steven Ashby officiating.
Travis was born on February 3, 1981, in Rowan County, to Vernon Ward and Janice Walker Ward. He worked as...
Almeta Wall Brantley
Sep 5, 2025
Mrs. Almeta Wall Brantley, 87, of Lexington, NC, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025, at Lexington Medical Center. Born July 5, 1938, in Forsyth County to Charlie Monroe and Gladys Fulp Wall, Almeta grew up in Winston-Salem and retired from AT&T in 2000. Â After retirement, she enjoyed traveling around the country with Roy and friends and spending time with...
Barbara Koonts
Sep 5, 2025
Barbara Knight Koonts, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, September 5, 2025, at the age of 71.
Barbara was born on November 18, 1953, in Marion, Indiana, to the late John Morrison and Joy Pattison Knight. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who brought joy and kindness to all who...
Jane Yow Lanning
Sep 4, 2025
Jane Yow Lanning, 84, of Davidson County, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Hinkle Hospice House, with her devoted daughter by her side.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, September 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM, in the Forest Hill Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with a visitation to follow.
Jane was born on...
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