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Ronald James Dorr

Ronald James Dorr

Jun 15, 2026

Mr. Ronald James Dorr, 75, died Monday, June 15, 2026, at Cedar Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Clemmons.

He was born on July 29, 1950, in New Britain Connecticut, to the late Carl Delbert Dorr, and Shirley Torello Dorr.

Ron was a member of the BPOE Elks Club, and was a past exalted ruler. He loved mechanic work, tinkering with...

Shirley Branham Efird

Shirley Branham Efird

Jun 15, 2026

Shirley Ann Branham Efird, 88, of Texas Drive in Lexington, passed away Monday June 15, 2026, at her home.

A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm Thursday June 18, 2026 at Forest Hill Memorial Park with Rev. Doug McGee officiating services.

There will be no formal visitation.

Shirley was born March 28, 1938, in Lee County to Joe Ben Branham and Cleola...

Johnny Francis Andrews

Johnny Francis Andrews

Jun 14, 2026

Johnny Francis Andrews, 82, of Davidson County, North Carolina, passed away on June 14, 2026.

Born on November 13, 1943, in Alamance County, North Carolina, Johnny was the son of the late Cammie Flavious Andrews and Gladys Morene Andrews.

Johnny was known for his sense of humor and to make others smile and laugh. He never met a stranger and welcomed everyone...

Martin Henry Smith

Martin Henry Smith

Jun 14, 2026

Martin Henry Smith Sr., 86, of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on the evening of Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 10:15 p.m., following a period of hospice care.

Born December 26, 1939, in Morehead City, North Carolina, Martin lived a life marked by faith, family, and a remarkable gift for working with his hands. A man of deep faith, Martin...

Sandra Kay Fort

Sandra Kay Fort

Jun 14, 2026

Sandra "Kay" Wood Fort, 79, of Davidson County, North Carolina, passed away on June 14, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on October 16, 1946, in Perquimans County, North Carolina, Kay was the daughter of the late Walton Luke Wood and Mary Frances Winslow Wood.

Kay was known by all who loved her as one of the strongest people...

Paula Renee Trivett

Paula Renee Trivett

Jun 14, 2026

Paula Wilkerson Trivett age 71, of Thomasville, NC, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Paula was born in Germany on January 17, 1955. She graduated from Walter M. Williams High School before earning a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education from Appalachian State University. Paula later advanced her credentials by obtaining a Master of Education in...

Hilda Mae Bean Goins

Hilda Mae Bean Goins

Jun 13, 2026

Hilda Goins, 86, of Lexington, NC, passed away Saturday June 13, 2026, at Hinkle Hospice House.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, June 22, 2026, at Davidson Funeral Chapel, Lexington. Interment will follow in Forest Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends at the funeral home for one hour prior to the service.

She was born July...

Braxton Elwood Troublefield

Braxton Elwood Troublefield

Jun 13, 2026

Braxton Troublefield, 89, of Churchland NC, passed away Saturday June 13, 2026.

A funeral service will be held at Smith Grove Baptist Church Tuesday, June 16th, at 4:00 PM, with Rev. Terry Smith officiating services. Burial will follow at the Clyde and Ruby Snider Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 3-4 PM at the church prior to the service

Braxton was born...

Nancy Carolyn Motley Thompson

Nancy Carolyn Motley Thompson

Jun 11, 2026

Mrs. Nancy Thompson, 82, of Joshua Court, died Thursday, June 11, 2026, at her home.

A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, June 15, 2026, at Linwood United Methodist Church Cemetery.

She was born on June 25, 1943, in Harrison County, Mississippi, to the late Gideon Taylor and Elsie Virginia Leonard Motley.

Mrs. Thompson was a longtime member and faithful...

Ginny Fox Wyatt

Ginny Fox Wyatt

Jun 8, 2026

Ginny Wyatt entered her eternal rest on Monday, June 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of family and friends who will cherish her memory forever.

Ginny was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Buddy Wyatt; son, Joseph Walters; her sister, Ramona Edwards; and her mother, Jo Scarbrough.

A gifted professional painter for most of her life, Ginny found great joy in...

Mary Johnson Burkhart

Mary Johnson Burkhart

Jun 8, 2026

Mary Gay Johnson Burkhart, 94, of Carl B. Road in Lexington, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family Monday June 8, 2026.

She was the youngest of eleven children born to Mary Rebecca Cole Johnson and Robert Henry Johnson on November 19, 1931, in the mountains of Jackson County, North Carolina. She moved to Lexington in her early years...

Betty Marley Boggs

Betty Marley Boggs

Jun 8, 2026

Betty Imogene Marley Boggs, 93, of Linwood, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at her residence on June 8, 2026.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, June 12, 2026, at Randolph Memorial Park in Asheboro with Rev. Sam Harvey officiating.

Betty was born April 27, 1933, in Randolph County, North Carolina, to the late Rhoda Neugent Marley and Clyde...

Johnny Jay Galloway

Johnny Jay Galloway

Jun 7, 2026

Johnny Jay Galloway, 56, of Clemmons, died, Sunday, June 7, 2026, at his home.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, June 14, 2026, at Davidson Funeral Home, Hickory Tree Chapel with Mr. Andy Burick officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.

A native of Davidson County, he was the son of the late Johnny Galloway and the...

Edna Reed Russ

Edna Reed Russ

Jun 7, 2026

Edna Marie Reed Russ was born March 4, 1940, in Blount County, Tennessee, to the late Harvey Reed and Naoma "Oma" Bowers Reed. She worked for many years at Young and Hinkle in the furniture industry and later enjoyed filling her retirement days working at Walmart.

A funeral service to honor Edna will be held Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 2:00...

Helane Mary Zdaniewicz

Helane Mary Zdaniewicz

Jun 7, 2026

It is with sadness that we share the passing of Helane Mary (Zemkoski) Zdaniewicz, 65, of Denton, North Carolina, on June 7, 2026. Following a courageous two-and-a-half-year journey with pancreatic cancer, Helane passed peacefully, leaving behind a beautiful legacy of love, strength, and unwavering devotion to her family.Helane’s radiant smile could brighten any room and bring comfort and joy to...

Garland Thomas Kennedy

Garland Thomas Kennedy

Jun 6, 2026

Garland Thomas Kennedy, 75, of Robert Hargrave Rd, died Saturday June 6, 2026, at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Health of Lexinaton after a Sudden decline in health.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00, Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington.

A memorial service will be held the following day at 4:00 PM, Thursday, June 18, 2026, in...

Bill Mode

Bill Mode

Jun 5, 2026

Buren Lee Mode ,90, of Lexington, North Carolina passed away on June 5, 2026. He was born on February 16, 1936 in Cleveland County, NC to the late Buren Alston and Delphia Hulsey Mode. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Doris Ann Mode.

He is survived by his children Dale Mode of Lexington, NC and...

Kate Mary Menken-Handford

Kate Mary Menken-Handford

Jun 4, 2026

Kate Mary Menken-Handford, 82, of Winston-Salem, died, Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House.

Born on September 3, 1943, in Bergen County, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Donald Lewis Bennett and the late Katherine Wallace Bennett. After completion of high school, Kate furthered her education and became a Critical Care Registered Nurse. Later...

Doris Ward Hedrick

Doris Ward Hedrick

Jun 4, 2026

Doris Ward Hedrick, formerly of Lexington, NC, and later a resident of Piedmont Crossing in Thomasville, NC, passed away peacefully at Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington on June 4, 2026, at the age of 93.

Doris was born on August 23, 1932, in Davidson County to the late John Daniel Ward and Lottie Fritts Ward. She was proud to be the...

Larry Giles Koontz

Larry Giles Koontz

Jun 2, 2026

Larry Giles Koontz, 79, of Lexington, passed away at the Hinkle Hospice House on June 2, 2026.

Larry was born June 1, 1947, in Davidson County, North Carolina, to the late Clinton F. Koontz and Annette Barney Koontz. Larry was a graduate of West Davidson High School and a graduate of NC State University School of Agriculture. He retired from the...

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