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Barbara Ridder Deck
Jan 14, 2025
Barbara Ridder Deck, born on October 29, 1936, in Lansing, Illinois, passed away with her daughters by her side on January 14, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina, from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. She was the youngest of five children born to Menno and Johanna Ridder.
Barbara had a lifelong passion for music and majored in organ performance...
Tony Medlin
Jan 14, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Tony Medlin, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and community member, who departed this life on Tuesday, January 14th, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on Friday, July 9th, 1937, Tony spent his rich and rewarding life in the heart of Lexington, NC, where he was cherished by...
Ronald Gray Clifton
Jan 11, 2025
Mr. Ronald Gray Clifton of Winston-Salem passed away on January 11, 2025.
A celebration of life will be held at Davidson Funeral Home, Hickory Tree Chapel on January 20, 2025. Visitation will be at 3:00pm, followed by a memorial service at 4:00pm.
Ronald was born on January 5th, 1957 in Forsyth County to William Robert...
Webster Noah Swicegood
Jan 11, 2025
Webster Noah Swicegood, 77, of Lexington, passed away on January 11, 2025, at his home in Lexington.
Webster was born June 14, 1947, in Lexington, NC to Jennings Clegg (Dick) Swicegood and Veigh Catherine Sink Swicegood. He graduated from West Davidson High School and attended Appalachian State College and graduated from the North Carolina School of Banking. ...
Linda Lou Hall
Jan 11, 2025
Linda Lou Hall, 80, of Davidson County, passed away on Saturday, January11, 2025, at Lexington Healthcare Center.
A visitation will be held Monday January 20, from 10:00 – 11:00 AM at Forest Hill Memorial Park, mausoleum chapel.
The funeral will follow the visitation at 11:00 AM with Rev. Gavin Pratt officiating.
Burial will...
Cecilia Elizabeth Hedrick
Jan 10, 2025
Cecilia Haley Hedrick, 65, of Davidson County passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Lexington Medical Center.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2025, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM, at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington.
Cecilia was born on September 28, 1959, in Davidson County, to Nancy Cecil Haley and the late...
Ann Lippard
Jan 10, 2025
Barbara “Ann” Goodrum Lippard, 88, of Lexington passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 at Piedmont Crossing in Thomasville.
Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Lippard. She was Jim’s biggest supporter for all of his many adventures, but especially American Legion baseball. While Ann may not have been able to determine a strike from...
Linda Jean Patoni Diorio
Jan 10, 2025
Linda Jean Patoni Diorio, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away on January 10, 2025, after a courageous and extended battle with Alzheimer’s.
She was born on March 5, 1941, in Corning, NY to Anthony and Madeline Patoni. She and her parents moved to Hollywood, FL in 1955 where Linda would attend the University of Miami. Linda married Dominic...
Stella Jo Staton
Jan 9, 2025
Stella Jo Treadway Staton, 85, of Lexington, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, January 9, 2025.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel with Rev. Dr. Avery Varnadore officiating. The family will receive friends 1:30 to 2:00 p.m., prior to the service. Burial will...
Vernon Neal Rainey
Jan 8, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Vernon Neal Rainey, who departed this world on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025, at the age of 65. Born on Monday, May 18th, 1959, in the quaint town of Sturet, FL, Vernon later made his home in Lexington, NC, where he became a beloved member of the community.
...Donna Sue Dunlap
Jan 7, 2025
Donna Sue Dunlap, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 7, 2025, at the age of 74. Born to William and Margaret Palmer Church on January 13, 1950, Donna lived a life full of love, dedication, and service to her family and community.
Donna was the cherished wife of Stephen Wayne Dunlap,...
Tony Gray Craver
Jan 7, 2025
Tony Craver, 73, of Davidson County, passed away Tuesday morning, January 7, 2025, at Hinkle Hospice House of Lexington.
The funeral will take place on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM, at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel, with Rev. Michael Martin officiating.
The burial and committal will follow the service at Mt. Olivet United...
Joe Thompson
Jan 7, 2025
With profound sadness, we announce the unexpected passing of Joseph Allen Thompson on January 7, 2025. A cherished son, brother, father, and grandfather, Joe’s legacy of love, generosity, and music will live on in the hearts of those who knew him.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 4:00 PM on Saturday, January 25, 2025,...
Jammie Juanita Callahan
Jan 4, 2025
Jammie Juanita Callahan, 44 of Lexington, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at her home surrounded by family.
The family will receive friends from 6-8pm Wednesday, January 8th at Davidson Funeral Home in Lexington. A funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at the First Pentecostal Holiness Church in Lexington officiated...
Lisa Marie Epley
Jan 3, 2025
Lisa Marie Epley, a beloved member of the Lexington, NC community, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 3rd, 2025, at the age of 59. Born on Tuesday, October 26th, 1965, in Redwood County, Minnesota, Lisa was known for her warm heart and dedication to nurturing the children in her care.
Lisa married the love of her life,...
Jon Charles Grover
Jan 2, 2025
The world lost one of the kindest, most generous, and loving souls, with the passing of Jon Charles Grover (72), on January 2, 2025.
Born in Portland, Oregon, on November 19, 1952, Jon was the youngest child of Robert and Dorothy "June" Grover and brother to Sybil Pelletier and Bill Grover. Shortly after Jon's birth, his family...
Shelby Brock
Jan 2, 2025
Shelby Chester Brock, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished member of her community, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 2, 2025.
A memorial service will be held at 3:30pm Saturday, February 1 at Hodges Chapel Church, 780 Hodges Chapel Road, Benson NC.
Born on April 12, 1938, to Julius Leroy Chester and Nora Virginia Tesh...
Linda Poarch Hanes
Jan 2, 2025
Linda Poarch Hanes, 78, of Lexington, passed away Thursday, January 2nd, 2025, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
A funeral service will be held at 11 am Monday, January 6th,at the Davidson Funeral Home Chapel. Following the service, Linda will be laid to rest at Shiloh Church Cemetery. Those wishing to pay their respects may...
Virginia Lopp White
Jan 2, 2025
Virginia Lopp White, 98 of Lexington, passed away peacefully on Thursday January 2, 2025, at Piedmont Crossing in Thomasville.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday January 5, 2025 Mt. Tabor United Church of Christ with the Rev. William Sowers officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive...
Barbara Holmes
Jan 1, 2025
Barbara Holmes, a beloved resident of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on a warm summer day, Tuesday, July 22, 1947 to Finch Leonard and Mary Troutman Leonard in Davidson County NC, Barbara was a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who touched the lives of many with...
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