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Evelyn Fritts Hayes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Dinah Elizabeth Dodd Amon

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

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

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.

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Virginia Moore Berrier

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

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

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

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

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

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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