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Charles Linville Dean

Charles Linville Dean

Jan 1, 2025

Charles Linville Dean, 52, of Winston Salem passed away on January 1, 2025 at his home with his wife beside him. He was born on March 2, 1972 in Lexington, NC, and was a 1990 graduate of Northwest Guilford High School.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, January 5, 3 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church,...

Danny Wayne Smith

Danny Wayne Smith

Dec 31, 2024

Danny Wayne Smith, 79, of Lexington, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Hinkle Hospice House.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 – 1:00 PM, Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM following the visitation, at...

Bobby Gray Michael Sr.

Bobby Gray Michael Sr.

Dec 31, 2024

Bobby Gray Michael Sr., 92, of Lexington, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at Reeds Baptist Church with Rev. Henry Watterson officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, beginning...

Lester Ray Welch Jr.

Lester Ray Welch Jr.

Dec 30, 2024

Mr. Lester “Ray” Welch Jr, of Farmbrooke Lane, entered Heaven on Monday, December 30th, 2024 at his home.

A memorial service will be held in his honor at First Presbyterian Church, Winston Salem, on Friday, January 10th, 2025 at 2 P.M.

Mr. Welch was born on October 4th, 1941 to Lester Ray Welch Sr. and...

Seth Thomas Brady

Seth Thomas Brady

Dec 30, 2024

Seth Thomas Brady, 47, of Lexington, NC passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 30, 2024.

A funeral service honoring Seth’s life will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel with Pastor Darrell Shoaf officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, beginning at 2:00 p.m....

J.T. Young

J.T. Young

Dec 29, 2024

James Thomas "J.T." Young, beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29th, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, January 2, 2025 at the Davidson Funeral Home Chapel, by the Rev. Jonathan Goodman. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour...

Rebecca Coltrane Greening

Rebecca Coltrane Greening

Dec 29, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rebecca Coltrane Greening, cherished mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, who left this world peacefully on Sunday, December 29th, 2024, at her home in Lexington, NC. Becky was born on Tuesday, March 4th, 1941, in Virginia to William B. Coltrane Ruth Hill Coltrane, and spent her life dedicated to...

Cornelius John Bezuyen

Cornelius John Bezuyen

Dec 28, 2024

Cornelius John Bezuyen, 82, of Southmont, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 28, 2024. His wife Mary was by his side.

Neil was born on July 19, 1942, at home in Paterson, New Jersey, to Cornelius Bezuyen and Trina (Koningswood) Bezuyen. Forever known to his family as Sonny, he was raised in Hawthorne, New Jersey,...

Ray Von Freedle

Ray Von Freedle

Dec 28, 2024

Ray Von Freedle, a beloved resident of Lexington, NC, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 28th, 2024, at the age of 67. Born on Tuesday, March 12th, 1957, in Lexington, Ray remained a cherished member of the community throughout his life. He was the loving son of the late Raymond Elwood Freedle and Gurla Mae Freedle. Ray graduated from North...

William "Bill" Cunningham

William "Bill" Cunningham

Dec 27, 2024

William “Bill” Cunningham, 79, passed away peacefully, Friday, December 27th, 2024, at his home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Carolyn Loflin Cunningham, his daughter, Kathryn Cunningham Jamir (Akum), his brothers James Clude Cunningham and Richard Doyle Cunningham (Jeannette), special cousin Myrtle “Tooty” Brant, special friend Ernie Clifton and many...

Harold "Butch" Wilson Barnes Jr.

Harold "Butch" Wilson Barnes Jr.

Dec 25, 2024

Harold “Butch” Wilson Barnes Jr, 73, of Davidson County, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, surrounded by his family. Butch was born on June 26, 1951, in Lexington, to Vonnette Lambeth Barnes and the late Harold Wilson Barnes, Sr. He grew up in Lexington, NC working the family farm, fishing with his dad, and running around with his...

James "Michael" Waller

James "Michael" Waller

Dec 25, 2024

Mr. James “Michael” Waller, devoted father, loving husband and son, 58, of Lexington North Carolina passed away Wednesday, December 25th, 2024.

A memorial service will be held in his honor at Davidson Funeral Home Hickory Tree Chapel on Sunday, December 29th, 2024, beginning at 2 p.m., with Reverend David Langley officiating. The family will receive friends from...

Maxine Callahan

Maxine Callahan

Dec 25, 2024

Maxine Nell Swicegood Callahan, 92, of Lexington, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024.

A private graveside service will be held at Reeds United Methodist Church with Pastor Gary Gibson officiating. There will be no formal visitation.

Born on July 4, 1932, in Davidson County, she was the daughter of the late Henry...

N. Wayne Hilliard

N. Wayne Hilliard

Dec 25, 2024

Nathan Wayne Hilliard, lovingly known as Wayne or "Big Daddy," passed away suddenly at his home on December 25, 2024.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Monday, December 30, 2024, at Hedrick's Grove Reformed United Church of Christ with the Revs. Alex Nance and David Crook officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery....

James "Cotton" Shoaf

James "Cotton" Shoaf

Dec 25, 2024

With great sadness, we announce the passing of James Carlton "Cotton" Shoaf, a beloved resident of Lexington, North Carolina. Born on May 18, 1931, James was a cherished member of his community and passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at the age of 93 on December 25, 2024.

James was well-known in the Lexington area for...

Gary Briggs

Gary Briggs

Dec 24, 2024

Gary Dale Briggs, 77, of Alamance County, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.

A graveside service to celebrate his life will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Mt. View Baptist Church Cemetery. Prior to the service, the family will receive friends from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM at Davidson Funeral...

Rosemary Bates Pope

Rosemary Bates Pope

Dec 24, 2024

A favorite painting: Two Roses, Édouard Manet, c. 1882, Museum of Modern Art, New York.

TRIBUTE GREENSBORO – Rosemary Bates Pope, 79, resident of Greensboro, died Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at her home.

She was born May 4, 1945, in Lexington, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Otis Baxter and Frances Berrier Bates. She...

Jimmy Lee Cline

Jimmy Lee Cline

Dec 23, 2024

Jimmy Cline It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jimmy Lee Cline, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Jimmy passed away peacefully on Monday, December 23rd, 2024, at the age of 72, in his home in Linwood, NC. Born on Saturday, November 15th, 1952, in the beautiful hills of West Virginia, Jimmy was the cherished...

The Rev. Dr. Bob Floyd

The Rev. Dr. Bob Floyd

Dec 23, 2024

The Rev. Dr. Robert “Bob” Jerald Floyd, a humble servant of the Lord, went home to be with his Savior on Monday, December 23, 2024.

A celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, December 30, 2024, at North Lexington Baptist Church, where Pastor Gavin Pratt, whom Dr. Floyd mentored and raised up...

Izadora Rose Pelkey

Izadora Rose Pelkey

Dec 23, 2024

Beloved baby girl, Izadora Rose Pelkey, who grew with love for 3 weeks, went to her heavenly home on December 23, 2024.

Izadora was born on December 2, 2024. Despite her short time on earth, she was deeply loved and brought immense joy to those around her.

Izadora will forever be remembered and loved by...

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