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Nancy Swicegood

Nancy Swicegood

Nov 5, 2025

Nancy Curry Swicegood, 83, of Lexington, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 5, 2025.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Shiloh Church of Lexington, with Rev. Paul Perkins officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, November 7, 2025,...

Gail Leonard Hutchins

Gail Leonard Hutchins

Nov 5, 2025

Evelyn Gail Leonard Hutchins, 88, of W. Center Street Ext. passed away Wednesday November 5, 2025, at her home.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM, Monday, November 10, 2025, at Davidson Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Rev. Gary Gibson officiating services. Burial will follow at Forest Hill.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1:00...

Charles Douglas Leonard

Charles Douglas Leonard

Nov 5, 2025

Charles Douglas “Doug” Leonard, age 74, of Floyd Church Road, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 4,2025 at his home.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, November 9 at Central Baptist Church on Highway 47, with Rev. Jeff Purdue officiating.

Burial will follow in the Cotton Grove Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive...

Evelyn Poole Finney

Evelyn Poole Finney

Nov 4, 2025

Evelyn Joyce Poole Finney of Winston Salem NC passed away Tuesday November 4, 2025, at Atrium Health Baptist Medical Center. At her request no services will be held.

Mrs. Finney was born March 9, 1949 in Davidson County to Jesse Franklin Poole and Mary Ella Schaffer Poole. She retired after working many years in the cafeteria at Midway Elementary School. Her...

Faye Edwards Barnes

Faye Edwards Barnes

Nov 4, 2025

Faye Edwards Barnes, 90, of Hampton Street in Lexington, passed away Tuesday November 4, 2025 at the Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Friday at Davidson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jeff Walser officiating services. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Memorial Park

The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Thursday...

William Robbins

William Robbins

Nov 3, 2025

William Howard Robbins, 80, of Lexington, NC passed away peacefully after a long illness on November 3, 2025 at Hospice of the Piedmont in High Point, NC. Following his wishes, no viewing, visitation or services are planned. 

He was born October 12, 1945 in Rocky Mount, NC to Calvin and Sue Robbins. He graduated from Benvenue High School where he claimed...

Edna Livengood

Edna Livengood

Nov 2, 2025

Edna Lucile Helvey Livengood, age 103 of Midway, passed into the more immediate presence of her Lord and Savior, Sunday, November 2, 2025. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Home Moravian Church, where she was a member, conducted by Rev. Virginia Tobiassen and Rev. Scott Venable and burial will follow in God's...

Karen Warner Kernstine

Karen Warner Kernstine

Nov 1, 2025

Karen Sue Warner Kernstine, 86 of Cow Palace Road in Lexington, passed away Saturday November 1, 2025 at her home.

A graveside service will be held at National Cemetery in Salisburywith Rev. David Langley officiating. 

Mrs. Kernstine was born December 2, 1938 in Davidson County to Irving Lloyd Warner and Thelma McLeod Warner. Karen was a member of Second Reformed UCC and...

Katherine London

Katherine London

Oct 30, 2025

Katherine Elizabeth London, 31, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025, at Hinkle House Hospice, surrounded by her loved ones.

Born on September 19, 1994, in Wake County, North Carolina, Katie was the beloved daughter of Earl Spencer and Elizabeth Ward London. She grew up in a close and caring family who cherished her warm spirit, creativity, and unwavering kindness.

Katie was...

Ann Carolyn Story

Ann Carolyn Story

Oct 30, 2025

Ann Carolyn Story, 86, of Rockwell, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025, at Meadows of Rockwell. She was born on December 25, 1938, in Davidson County to the late Lacy Little Story and Lala Musgrave Story.

Ann lived a life filled with quiet adventure and artistic wonder. Her career as a zookeeper in New York reflected her deep love of...

Sudha Niranjan Patel

Sudha Niranjan Patel

Oct 30, 2025

Sudha Niranjan Patel, 67, of Davidson County, passed away Thursday afternoon, October 30, 2025, at Select Specialty Hospital in Greensboro.

She was born on January 12, 1958, in Tanga, Tanzania to Shantiben Patel and the late Govindbhai Patel. She spent her school years in Dar-Es-Salaam and then migrated to USA around 1977. Got married in 1979 and started a new journey...

Deborah Riggsbee Boger

Deborah Riggsbee Boger

Oct 30, 2025

Deborah “Debbie” Ray Riggsbee Boger passed away October 30, 2025, in Lexington, North Carolina.

Debbie was born on March 5, 1953, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina to Raymond and Eva May Parker Riggsbee. She was one of four children and graduated from Chapel Hill High School in 1972. She worked for various health care organizations before eventually becoming a self-employed caretaker.

Throughout...

Randall Burkhart

Randall Burkhart

Oct 28, 2025

Randall Elwood Burkhart, 63, of Davidson County, passed away Tuesday evening, October 28, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

A memorial service will take place 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Central Baptist Church 1347 NC Hwy 47, Lexington.

Randall was born on September 11, 1962, in Davidson County, to Jerry Elwood Burkhart and the late Mona Smith Burkhart.

His view...

Norman Grady Lanning

Norman Grady Lanning

Oct 26, 2025

Norman “Buck” Grady Lanning

July 9, 1932 – October 26, 2025

Norman “Buck” Grady Lanning, 93, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 26, 2025, due to complications from a stroke.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Mary Lanning; his son Allen (late Karen); his daughter-in-law, Dusty; grandchildren Ryan (Emily), Kyle (Kyleigh), Cody, Grayson, and Alayna; and his great-grandson, Carter. He is also...

Roger Clyde Lookabill

Roger Clyde Lookabill

Oct 25, 2025

Roger Clyde Lookabill, age 74, of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Lexington Medical Center.

Roger was born on June 15, 1951, in Davidson County to the late Carl Davis Lookabill and Mabel Virginia Parks Lookabill. A lifelong resident of the area, he was...

Jacob Beck

Jacob Beck

Oct 25, 2025

Jacob Clifton Beck, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family. Born in Lexington, North Carolina, he was one of six children to the late Jacob Beck and Ruth Wellborn. He is survived by his wife, Lynda Zimmerman Beck; his daughter-in-law, Lucie Beck; and his grandson, Brandon Beck. He was preceded in death by his...

Toby Shoaf Walser

Toby Shoaf Walser

Oct 25, 2025

Toby Shoaf Walser, 79, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington. Toby, a beloved father, brother, and friend, will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Born June 13, 1946, in Davidson County, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Wade and Kate Walser. Toby found joy in the simple things in...

Erik Todd Duggins

Erik Todd Duggins

Oct 24, 2025

Erik Todd Duggins, of Linwood, North Carolina passed away on October 24, 2025 at the age of 63. Erik was born on June 17, 1962, in Lexington, to John Edward Duggins and Essie Sue Cope Duggins. 

Erik lived a life characterized by warmth, creativity, and a deep commitment to his family and those he knew.Erik's journey began in Lexington, where he...

Jason Bruce Hamm

Jason Bruce Hamm

Oct 23, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jason Bruce Hamm, who left this world far too soon, at the age of 31.

Born on June 24, 1994, Jason brought light, laughter, and warmth to everyone who was fortunate enough to know him. He was the cherished son of Greg and Barbara Hamm, and the...

Edgar Jackson Flinchum IV

Edgar Jackson Flinchum IV

Oct 23, 2025

Edgar “Ed” Jackson Flinchum, IV, 50, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025, at his home in Lexington.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Skyline Memorial Gardens in Mt. Airy. His family will visit with friends following the service.

Ed was born December 29, 1974, in Surry County to the late Edgar Jackson Flinchum III and...

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