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Marvin Thorton Kearns, Jr.

Marvin Thorton Kearns, Jr.

Mar 14, 2024

Marvin Thorton Kearns, Jr., age 47, peacefully passed away on March 14, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center, surrounded by his loved ones.

A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00pm on Tuesday March 19th, 2024, at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel, with Pastor Mike Orman officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior...

Dawne Stewart Patterson

Dawne Stewart Patterson

Mar 13, 2024

Dawne Stewart Patterson, 76, of Davidson County, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, March 18, 2024, at 2:00 PM at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel with Glen Gunter officiating.

A visitation will be held prior to the service from 1:00 – 2:00 PM, at the funeral home....

Jimmie Yarbrough Shillinglaw

Jimmie Yarbrough Shillinglaw

Mar 12, 2024

Jimmie Yarbrough Shillinglaw of Lexington passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024.

Memorial will be held at Gethsemane Baptist Church, Saturday March 16 at 1:00pm, 620 Hill Everhart Rd.,Lexington, NC 27295.

Jimmie was born on December 27, 1946, to Thomas and Veatrul Smith Yarbrough in Davidson County, who preceded her in death.

Left to...

Robert Austin Patneau

Robert Austin Patneau

Mar 10, 2024

Robert Patneau, a proud Veteran of the Marine Corp, age 84, passed away peacefully, March 10, 2024.

Robert was born January 23, 1940, in New Orleans to Robert Arthur Patneau and Dorothy Young Patneau. He attended Hillsdale College and earned his Bachelors Degree in business. At the age of 22, Robert earned his commission as 2nd Lieutenant...

Vernita Larie Buie

Vernita Larie Buie

Mar 10, 2024

Vernita Dunning Buie, age 83 of Southmont Pond Road, Lexington passed away March 10, 2024, at Hinkle Hospice House.

A celebration of life will be held later.

Mrs. Buie was born February 9, 1941, in Davidson County to William Adam Dunning and Sadie Everhart Dunning.

Vernita retired from Davidson County School System and...

Bernard "Barney" Herman Chapman

Bernard "Barney" Herman Chapman

Mar 10, 2024

Bernard “Barney” Chapman Sr., 73, of Hasty School Road in Thomasville passed away Sunday March 10, 2024.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Friday March 15, 2024 at Davidson Funeral Home Lexington Chapel with Rev. Phillip Biggs officiating service. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church.

The family will receive...

David Anderson Tetter

David Anderson Tetter

Mar 8, 2024

David Tetter, 82, a resident of Lexington, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024, at his home.

David was born March 28, 1941, in Davidson County to Ray Tetter and Marie Lanning Tetter. He served in the United States Army and later retired from Lexington Furniture, where he worked as machine room supervisor. David was a member of...

Richard Donald Link

Richard Donald Link

Mar 7, 2024

Richard Donald Link, age 84, of Arcadia, passed away at Forsyth Memorial Hospital on March 7, 2024.

Richard was born on October 20, 1939, in Davidson County to the late Robert Lee Link Sr. and Myrtle Byerly Link.  He retired from his business at North Davidson Salvage in Welcome, North Carolina in 2018.

In addition...

Joseph Eudore St. Pierre

Joseph Eudore St. Pierre

Mar 7, 2024

Joseph E. St. Pierre, a beloved family member, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 7th, 2024 in Lexington, NC. Joey was born on August 13th, 1950 in Nashua, NH.

Joey met the love of his life, Colette, in 1966 at the age of 16 but didn’t ask her out until he was in the Navy at age...

Diana Leonard Covington

Diana Leonard Covington

Mar 7, 2024

Diana Leonard Covington, 67 of Koontz Rd Lexington passed away March 7, 2024, at the Hinkle House.

Mrs. Covington was born December 10, 1956, in Davidson County to Pierce Hatley Leonard and Frances Everhart Weaver. She enjoyed attending her church and her church family. She enjoyed cooking breakfast and being with family.

Surviving are her...

Gary Lynn Hege

Gary Lynn Hege

Mar 7, 2024

Gary Lynn Hege, 67, of Lexington, passed away on March 7, 2024, at Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington.

Gary was born in Davidson County on September 19,1956 to Clarence Wesley Hege and Jacqualine “Jackie” Frank Hege.  He was a former employee of Stanley Furniture and a member of Good Hope Methodist Church.  He enjoyed farm life, NASCAR...

David Lee Miller

David Lee Miller

Mar 7, 2024

David Lee Miller, age 60, passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024, at his home in Lexington.

A funeral service will be held 4:00 pm Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Reeds Baptist Church with Rev. Henry Watterson, Doug Helms and Ismael Ramos officiating services. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends...

Edna Benjamin

Edna Benjamin

Mar 6, 2024

Edna Benjamin (nee Schoonejongen) died in Chesapeake, Virginia on March 6, 2024, at the age of 102.

Mrs. Benjamin was born in New Jersey on November 9, 1921. A New Jersey native, she moved to Lexington,   NC to follow her son after his retirement. In 2021, she moved to Chesapeake, VA to be with her grandchildren.

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Ardene Smith Hunt

Ardene Smith Hunt

Mar 5, 2024

Ardene Smith Hunt, age 80, passed away on March 5, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on October 24, 1943, in Forsyth County, to Coy and Violet Smith.

Ardene dedicated her life to creating a warm and loving home as a devoted homemaker. She found joy in simple pleasures, such as spending time with...

Bennie Richard Dennis, Sr.

Bennie Richard Dennis, Sr.

Mar 5, 2024

Bennie Richard Dennis Sr., 93, of Linwood, passed away March 5, 2024, at his home in Linwood.

A private celebration of his life was held Saturday March 16, 2024, at Forest Hill Mausoleum. With Pastor Renee Easter and Pastor Terry Smith officiating the service.

Mr. Dennis was born August 23, 1930, in Rowan County, to...

Johnny Eugene Helms

Johnny Eugene Helms

Mar 4, 2024

Johnny Eugene Helms, age 69, of Lexington, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, in Davidson County. Johnny proudly served his country in the Army. He was born September 21, 1954 and raised by Billy Ray and Mary Lucille Yates Burleson, who preceded him in death.

Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Rita James...

Davy Lee Smith

Davy Lee Smith

Mar 4, 2024

Davy Lee Smith, 90, of Lexington, passed away March 4, 2024, at his home in Lexington.

A celebration of his life will be held 2:00 pm Saturday, March 9, 2024, at Sheets Memorial Baptist Church where he was a member, with the Rev. Jeremy Benbrooks officiating the service and burial will follow in the Forest Hill Memorial...

Zachary Kyle Brewer

Zachary Kyle Brewer

Mar 4, 2024

Zach Brewer, age 44, of Winston Salem, took his final lap into heaven on Monday March 4, 2024, surrounded by his loving  family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Monday, March 11, 2024, at Pinedale Christian Church, with Chaplian Kyle Fromon officiating services. Visitation will take place following the service.

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Erin Miller

Erin Miller

Mar 3, 2024

Erin Miller age, 40, passed away March 3rd, 2024, at her home in Michigan.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

Erin was born October 12th, 1983, the daughter of Kenneth and Marilyn Miller. Erin had a great passion for photography, she loved taking pictures of everything she could, spending time...

Susan Teresa Pierce Childress

Susan Teresa Pierce Childress

Mar 3, 2024

Susan Pierce Childress, 74 passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Sunday March 3rd, 2024, in her home with her loving husband by her side.

She is proceeded in death by her father Bob Pierce, mother Rita Pierce and sister Donna Colclough.

She is survived by her husband Walter Childress of 43 years....

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