obituaries
Evelyn Fritts Hayes
Feb 22, 2025
Evelyn Belle Fritts Hayes, 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 22, 2025.
A funeral service to honor her life will be held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at North Lexington Baptist Church, with Pastor Gavin Pratt officiating. The family will receive friends from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. prior to...
Sarah Jane Ward Decker
Feb 22, 2025
Sarah Jane Ward Decker, 94, of Lexington, went to her heavenly home on February 22, 2025 at Hinkle Hospice House surrounded by her loving family.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at Memorial Evangelical and Reformed Church with Pastor Zachary Hall officiating. The family will receive friends one hour...
Madeline Rea Palmer
Feb 21, 2025
Madeline Rea Wagner Palmer, formerly of Lexington, NC and a member of the Piedmont Crossing Retirement Community in Thomasville, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 21, 2025, at the age of 95, while surrounded by her loving family. Her long and fulfilling life was marked by kindness, wisdom, unwavering dedication, and service to...
Donnie Brent Miller
Feb 21, 2025
Donald Brent Miller, age 55, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025, at Trellis Supportive Care in Winston-Salem.
Donnie was born on October 14, 1969, to Stephen and Nancy Miller. He was a 1987 graduate of North Davidson High School.
He retired after 33 years of service with UPS. He also helped on the family farm...
Christine Marie Keeney
Feb 20, 2025
Christine Marie Keeney, 53, of Denton, left this world all too soon on Thursday, February 20, 2025.
Services will remain private at this time.
Christine was born on June 5, 1971 in Maryland to the late Cleveland Phillip Robinson and Patricia Ann Robinson, who survives.
Christine was of the Christian faith. Christine had...
Rodger "Sammy" Swing
Feb 20, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rodger "Sammy" Swing, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Sammy passed away peacefully on February 20th, 2025, at his home on Ruff Leonard Road. He was 91 years old.
Born on Sunday, May 28th, 1933, Rodger lived a life filled with love, adventure, and dedication. At...
Annie "Lois" Nifong
Feb 20, 2025
Annie “Lois” Nifong, 90 of Winston-Salem, was called to her eternal home on February 20, 2025. She was born in Davidson County, NC on October 10, 1934, to Russell Daniel Nifong and Mattie Ratledge Nifong. As a lifelong resident of Midway, Lois worked until retirement at AT&T (Nokia). Her most enjoyable time was spent working in her yard where...
Judy Butler
Feb 18, 2025
Judith “Judy” Ann Zimmerman Butler, lovingly known as "The Hat Lady," passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
A celebration of Judy’s life will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Bethesda Church, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. In honor of Judy’s vibrant spirit and signature...
Sue Leonard
Feb 18, 2025
Brenda Sue Tussey Leonard left this earthly realm on February 18th, 2025, after a long battle with liver cancer and chronic illness. She was 75 years old.
It would be wrong to say that Sue lost her battle because she never stopped fighting. No matter how sick she was, she was always determined and would never utter...
Joseph Donald Staley
Feb 18, 2025
Joseph (Joe) Donald Staley, age 66, of Lexington, NC passed away on February 18, 2025 at his home.
He was preceded in death by his parents Dock H. Staley and Mary Jean Coffey Staley, brother Marcus Clay, sister-in-law Donna Clay and a niece Melissa Jean Smith. Joe was born in Lexington, NC. He grew up in Lexington,...
Earley Ray Owens
Feb 17, 2025
It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Earley Owens, a beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather, who departed this life on Monday, February 17th, 2025, at the age of 81. A longtime resident of Winston-Salem, NC, Earley was born on Sunday, January 9th, 1944, to the late James Earley Owens and Rosie Ellen Owens.
...Dinah Elizabeth Dodd Amon
Feb 17, 2025
Dinah Dodd Amon, 70, of Davidson County, passed away Monday, February 17, 2025, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.
There are no formal services at this time.
Dinah was born on July 26, 1954, in Forsyth County, to the late Telford Dodd and Waletha Jenkins Dodd. She worked for many years for Kmart and later...
Thelma Maxine Langley
Feb 15, 2025
Thelma Maxine Gibson (Royall) Langley, a cherished and devoted member of the Lexington Community, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on Sunday, June 8, 1941, to Hugh Elijah Gibson and Omie Leathers. Thelma’s life was a testament to kindness, resilience, and an enduring love for her family and friends.
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Kent Everhart
Feb 14, 2025
Kent James Everhart, age 69, transitioned to his heavenly home on February 14, 2025 at the home of his sister in Welcome.
Kent was born on August 15, 1955, in Welcome, NC and resided in Glade Valley in Alleghany County. Kent was born to James W. Everhart and Myrtle Heitman Everhart who preceded him in death.
...Virginia Moore Berrier
Feb 14, 2025
Ms. Virginia Berrier, 74, of John W.Berrier Road in Lexington, passed away Friday February 14, 2025 at her home.
A memorial service will be 11:00 am Monday February 17, 2025 at Davidson Funeral Hom with Pastor Craig Saltzer officiating services.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 10:00 am to...
Bradley Todd Coley
Feb 14, 2025
Bradley Todd Coley, born on December 13th, 1973, in Lexington, passed away at home on February 14th, 2025, at the age of 51. Bradley was a cherished son and cousin, and he will be missed by those who knew him.
Bradley is survived by his mother, Margaret Ann Coley. Bradley is also survived by his aunt, Bonnie...
Scott Copley
Feb 13, 2025
Mr. Scott Copley, 56 of Becks nursery Road, passed away February 13, 2025 at his home.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Monday February 17, 2025 at Becks Reformed Church with Pastor Roland Slater, Pastor Tim Gainey and Rev. Glen Gunter officiating services. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Scott was a big NC...
Richard Paul Shaw
Feb 13, 2025
Richard Paul Shaw, 80, of Lexington NC and formerly of Newport, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2025.
Richard was born on June 19, 1944 in Bristol, Connecticut to the late Willard Fredrick Shaw and Audrey Grace Vallerand. He is preceded by his sister in law Carole Shaw.
Along with his twin...
Ruby May Young Parks
Feb 12, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Ruby May Young Parks, who peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, February 12th, 2025, at the age of 104. Ruby was born on a crisp Tuesday morning, February 8th, 1921, bringing light and joy to her parents Joe Young and Ida May Young. She grew up...
Ray Von Jordan
Feb 11, 2025
Ray Von Jordan, 78, of Davidson County, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Hinkle Hospice House.
The family will receive friends from 3:00 - 4:00 PM on Friday, February 14, 2025, at Mountain View Baptist Church, 407 Mountain View Church Rd, Lexington, NC 27292.
A Memorial Service will follow the visitation at the church....
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