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Ann Lippard

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

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

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

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.

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Donna Sue Dunlap

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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...

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