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Meredith Hawker Alexander, Jr

Meredith Hawker Alexander, Jr

Mar 11, 2025

Meredith “Al” Hawker Alexander, Jr., 86, of Winston Salem, NC passed peacefully into Heaven on March 11,2025.

He was born to Meredith Hawker Alexander Sr and Mary Martha Booker Alexander on February 16, 1939. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his first wife of 43 years, Linda Mae Alexander and his second wife of...

Patricia "Tricia" Hedrick Jenkins

Patricia "Tricia" Hedrick Jenkins

Mar 11, 2025

Patricia "Tricia" Ann Hedrick Jenkins, 70 of Davidson County, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington.

A funeral service will be held at 2pm on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Becks Reformed Church with Rev. Roland Slater officiating the service. She will lie in state from 1:00 to 2:00 PM....

Taurino Mayorquin

Taurino Mayorquin

Mar 9, 2025

Taurino Mayorquin, 75 of Lexington, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Atrium Health – Wake Forest Baptist – Lexington Medical Center.

A celebration of life will be held at Our Lady of the Rosary, Saturday, March 15, 2025. Mass will begin at 12 noon, family will recive family and friends from 1:00 pm till 3:00 pm....

Harold "Butch" Joseph Hommel Jr.

Harold "Butch" Joseph Hommel Jr.

Mar 9, 2025

Harold “Butch” Joseph Hommel Jr, 72, of St. Charles, KY and formerly of Cleveland, OH, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 9, 2025.

Services will remain private at this time.

Butch was born on July 6, 1952 in Cleveland, OH to the late Harold Joseph Hommel Sr. and Virginia Hawes Hommel.

Butch worked...

Thomas Augustine Carey

Thomas Augustine Carey

Mar 6, 2025

Thomas “Tiger Tom” Augustine Carey, 49, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Davidson Funeral Home in Lexington. Burial with full military honors will follow in Salisbury National Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m....

Jimmy Dale Reid

Jimmy Dale Reid

Mar 5, 2025

Jimmy D. Reid, a lifelong resident of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on Monday, April 19, 1948, Jimmy was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many.

Friends and family are invited to gather for a visitation on Friday, March 7, from 5:00...

Margaret Louise Cline Rafferty

Margaret Louise Cline Rafferty

Mar 5, 2025

Margaret Louise Cline Rafferty, 99, of Lexington, NC went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. A celebration of life service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel with Pastor John Bishop officiating.

Margaret was born on January 13, 1926 in Morganton, NC to the...

Rosa Younts

Rosa Younts

Mar 5, 2025

Rosa Younts, a beloved resident of Lexington, North Carolina, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at the age of 78. Born in Davidson County, NC, Rosa dedicated her life to her family and home.

Family and friends are invited to gather for a celebration of Rosa's life on Sunday, March 9, 2025. A visitation will...

Howard "Buddy" Mcdaniel, Sr.

Howard "Buddy" Mcdaniel, Sr.

Mar 4, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Howard Lewis McDaniel, who left us on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on Wednesday, May 21st, 1958, in Raleigh, West Virginia, Howard resided in Linwood, NC, where he was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.

Howard dedicated many years...

Chadwick "Chad" Taylor Essick

Chadwick "Chad" Taylor Essick

Mar 2, 2025

Winston Salem, NC – Chadwick "Chad" Taylor Essick passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the age of 33. Born on Thursday, August 15, 1991, in Winston Salem, NC, Chadwick's life, although brief, was filled with immense love and passion.

Chad was a dedicated and loving father to his children McKenzie, Braxton, and Kyndall Essick,...

Stephen "Steve" Allen Leffew

Stephen "Steve" Allen Leffew

Mar 2, 2025

Stephen “Steve” Allen Leffew, 69, of Lexington, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, March 2, 2025.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2025 at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel with Jeff Burleson officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home, beginning...

Linda Sue Owens

Linda Sue Owens

Mar 2, 2025

Linda Sue Owens, 68, of Davidson County, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Abbotts Creek Center.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM, at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel, with Rev. McGee officiating.

Sue was born on June 28, 1956, in Davidson County, to the late Jack...

Charles Willard Hannah

Charles Willard Hannah

Mar 2, 2025

Charles Willard Hannah, 67, of Lexington, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 2, 2025.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Davidson Funeral Home in Lexington.

Charles was born on March 5, 1957 in Haywood County, NC to the late Troy Willard “Jack” Hannah and...

Patricia Lookabill Pressley

Patricia Lookabill Pressley

Feb 28, 2025

Patricia Lookabill Pressley, age 64 of NC Highway 8, Lexington passed away unexpectedly Friday at her home.

Her wish was for the family to have a private family gathering at a later date

Patricia was born in Davidson County July 31, 1960 to Aaron Lee Lookabill and Viola Shug Lookabill. She was employed with North...

Rita Bell Treichler

Rita Bell Treichler

Feb 28, 2025

Rita Bell Treichler, lovingly known as “Mama Rita” to many who knew her, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025, at the age of 65. Born in Kermit, WV, on July 27, 1959, Rita’s life was a beautiful journey filled with love, laughter, and unwavering kindness. She never met a stranger—by the end of a conversation, she had a...

Kelly Lee Trantham

Kelly Lee Trantham

Feb 28, 2025

Kelly Lee Trantham, 63, passed away at his home surrounded by his children on Friday, February 28, 2025.

The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Davidson Funeral Home in Lexington.

Kelly was born in Davidson County on January 23, 1962, to the late Arthur Lee...

Gloria Stanley Fulk

Gloria Stanley Fulk

Feb 28, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Gloria Stanley Fulk, who peacefully departed this world on Friday, February 28, 2025, at the age of 79. Gloria was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, friend, and pillar of strength to all who knew her.

Born on Thursday, January 3, 1946, in Davidson County to...

Scott Wesly Templin

Scott Wesly Templin

Feb 28, 2025

Scott Wesly Templin, born on October 27, 1945, in San Bernardino, Ca., to Ralph Wesly Templin and Barbara Matheson Templin, passed away on February 28, 2025, at the age of 79. A resident of Clemmons, North Carolina, Scott was known for his brilliant mind, quick wit, sense of humor and incredible talent for cooking. Scott found love and companionship in...

Doris Smith Myers

Doris Smith Myers

Feb 27, 2025

Doris Priscilla Smith Myers, 84, of Lexington, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Piedmont Crossing.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 3, 2025 at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel with Pastor Stephen Ashby officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior...

Russell Palmer Freedle Jr.

Russell Palmer Freedle Jr.

Feb 26, 2025

Russell Palmer Freedle Jr. passed away February 26, 2025 at his home in Lexington.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Monday, March 3, 2025, at Davidson Funeral Home in Lexington with Rev. Fred Carlton and Avery Payne officiating.

The family will visit with friends Sunday, March 2 from 3:00 to 5:00PM at the funeral home....

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