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Harold "Butch" Joseph Hommel Jr.
Mar 9, 2025
Harold “Butch” Joseph Hommel Jr, 72, of St. Charles, KY and formerly of Cleveland, OH, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 9, 2025.
Services will remain private at this time.
Butch was born on July 6, 1952 in Cleveland, OH to the late Harold Joseph Hommel Sr. and Virginia Hawes Hommel.
Butch worked...
Thomas Augustine Carey
Mar 6, 2025
Thomas “Tiger Tom” Augustine Carey, 49, passed away on Thursday, March 6, 2025.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Davidson Funeral Home in Lexington. Burial with full military honors will follow in Salisbury National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m....
Jimmy Dale Reid
Mar 5, 2025
Jimmy D. Reid, a lifelong resident of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at the age of 76. Born on Monday, April 19, 1948, Jimmy was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend to many.
Friends and family are invited to gather for a visitation on Friday, March 7, from 5:00...
Margaret Louise Cline Rafferty
Mar 5, 2025
Margaret Louise Cline Rafferty, 99, of Lexington, NC went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. A celebration of life service will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel with Pastor John Bishop officiating.
Margaret was born on January 13, 1926 in Morganton, NC to the...
Rosa Younts
Mar 5, 2025
Rosa Younts, a beloved resident of Lexington, North Carolina, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at the age of 78. Born in Davidson County, NC, Rosa dedicated her life to her family and home.
Family and friends are invited to gather for a celebration of Rosa's life on Sunday, March 9, 2025. A visitation will...
Howard "Buddy" Mcdaniel, Sr.
Mar 4, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Howard Lewis McDaniel, who left us on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025, at the age of 66. Born on Wednesday, May 21st, 1958, in Raleigh, West Virginia, Howard resided in Linwood, NC, where he was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend.
Howard dedicated many years...
Chadwick "Chad" Taylor Essick
Mar 2, 2025
Winston Salem, NC – Chadwick "Chad" Taylor Essick passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the age of 33. Born on Thursday, August 15, 1991, in Winston Salem, NC, Chadwick's life, although brief, was filled with immense love and passion.
Chad was a dedicated and loving father to his children McKenzie, Braxton, and Kyndall Essick,...
Stephen "Steve" Allen Leffew
Mar 2, 2025
Stephen “Steve” Allen Leffew, 69, of Lexington, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, March 2, 2025.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 7, 2025 at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel with Jeff Burleson officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home, beginning...
Linda Sue Owens
Mar 2, 2025
Linda Sue Owens, 68, of Davidson County, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Abbotts Creek Center.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 2:00 PM, at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel, with Rev. McGee officiating.
Sue was born on June 28, 1956, in Davidson County, to the late Jack...
Charles Willard Hannah
Mar 2, 2025
Charles Willard Hannah, 67, of Lexington, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 2, 2025.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Davidson Funeral Home in Lexington.
Charles was born on March 5, 1957 in Haywood County, NC to the late Troy Willard “Jack” Hannah and...
Patricia Lookabill Pressley
Feb 28, 2025
Patricia Lookabill Pressley, age 64 of NC Highway 8, Lexington passed away unexpectedly Friday at her home.
Her wish was for the family to have a private family gathering at a later date
Patricia was born in Davidson County July 31, 1960 to Aaron Lee Lookabill and Viola Shug Lookabill. She was employed with North...
Rita Bell Treichler
Feb 28, 2025
Rita Bell Treichler, lovingly known as “Mama Rita” to many who knew her, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025, at the age of 65. Born in Kermit, WV, on July 27, 1959, Rita’s life was a beautiful journey filled with love, laughter, and unwavering kindness. She never met a stranger—by the end of a conversation, she had a...
Kelly Lee Trantham
Feb 28, 2025
Kelly Lee Trantham, 63, passed away at his home surrounded by his children on Friday, February 28, 2025.
The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Davidson Funeral Home in Lexington.
Kelly was born in Davidson County on January 23, 1962, to the late Arthur Lee...
Gloria Stanley Fulk
Feb 28, 2025
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Gloria Stanley Fulk, who peacefully departed this world on Friday, February 28, 2025, at the age of 79. Gloria was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, friend, and pillar of strength to all who knew her.
Born on Thursday, January 3, 1946, in Davidson County to...
Scott Wesly Templin
Feb 28, 2025
Scott Wesly Templin, born on October 27, 1945, in San Bernardino, Ca., to Ralph Wesly Templin and Barbara Matheson Templin, passed away on February 28, 2025, at the age of 79. A resident of Clemmons, North Carolina, Scott was known for his brilliant mind, quick wit, sense of humor and incredible talent for cooking. Scott found love and companionship in...
Doris Smith Myers
Feb 27, 2025
Doris Priscilla Smith Myers, 84, of Lexington, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Piedmont Crossing.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 3, 2025 at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel with Pastor Stephen Ashby officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior...
Russell Palmer Freedle Jr.
Feb 26, 2025
Russell Palmer Freedle Jr. passed away February 26, 2025 at his home in Lexington.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Monday, March 3, 2025, at Davidson Funeral Home in Lexington with Rev. Fred Carlton and Avery Payne officiating.
The family will visit with friends Sunday, March 2 from 3:00 to 5:00PM at the funeral home....
Carrie Ann Bishop
Feb 25, 2025
Carrie Ann Bishop, 91, of Thomasville (formerly of Lexington) went to her heavenly home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Ann was a resident of Piedmont Crossing Community and formerly of Lantern Hills in Lexington, NC. Ann was born on April 12,1933 to Howard McCoy Meacham and Addie Mae Myers Meacham...
Glenda Forrest Hartley
Feb 24, 2025
Glenda Forrest Hartley, 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2025.
A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, February 28, 2025, at Tyro Methodist Church, with the Revs. Randy Foster and Chris Thore officiating. Burial will follow in Bethel Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until...
Marcus Chase Brushwood
Feb 24, 2025
Marcus Chase Brushwood, 38, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025, at High Point Regional, surrounded by his family and friends.
The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 4:00 PM, Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington.
A Celebration of Life service will follow in the chapel.
Chase was born on...
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