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Archie Travis Nifong
Nov 9, 2023
Archie Travis Nifong was born in the Welcome community of Davidson County to Robert “Buck” Nifong and Mary Leonard Nifong. He graduated from North Davidson High School in 1955 and enlisted in the United States Army where he served our country during the Korean War. Upon his return, he went to work for R.J. Reynolds in 1958 and retired...
Wayne Thomas Jarvis
Nov 8, 2023
Wayne Thomas Jarvis passed peacefully Wednesday, November 8, 2023, surrounded by his large family.
Wayne was born August 4, 1939, the only child of Pearl Jarvis Carlton. He married the love of his life, Linda Lanier at age 17 and cherished 66 years of time together. He wore many hats; son, husband, Daddy, Pop, and Papaw, always...
Glenn Conrad
Nov 8, 2023
Glenn Aldean Conrad passed away on November 8, 2023 at Pine Acres Health Care.
A graveside funeral will be held at Holly Grove Lutheran Church cemetery on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 11:00 am with Pastor Anna Carter officiating. The family will receive family and friends at the cemetery following the service.
Dean was born...
Verlie Sidden Sink
Nov 8, 2023
Verlie Mae Sidden Sink, 94, of Lexington, passed away Wednesday November 8, 2023, at her home surrounded by family.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Friday, November 10, 2023, at Davidson Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Harold Harper officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from...
Hazel Marie Varner Sneed
Nov 8, 2023
Hazel Marie Varner Sneed, 85, of Lexington, passed away November 8, 2023, at Abbotts Creek Rehab in Lexington.
A celebration of her life will be held 10:00 am Monday November 13, 2023, at Linwood United Methodist Church Cemetery, where she was a member, with the Rev. Cindy Ramirez officiating.
Mrs. Sneed was born Oct. 10,...
Linda Kay Rudisill
Nov 7, 2023
Linda "Kay" Rudisill born October 6th, 1943, in Forsyth County, NC, passed away comfortably surrounded by her family at her home in Midway, NC, on Tuesday, November 7th, 2023. Never meeting a stranger, she spread so much love and laughter throughout her life. She always said, "I love you" and had to hug everyone before leaving a room.
...Dennis Kerr Brock "Tom"
Nov 6, 2023
Dennis Kerr Brock “Tom”, 88, of Davidson County, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, at Pine Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at 3:30 PM, at Bethesda Church in The Family Life Center (2922 Bethesda Rd. Lexington, NC) with Rev. Janet Dixon officiating.
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Douglass Myers Everhart
Nov 5, 2023
Dr. Douglass Myers Everhart of Lexington, NC, passed peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, November 5, 2023. Born in Davidson County on September 9, 1945, he is preceded in death by his father, Henry Everhart, mother Nannie Myers Everhart, and sister, Henrietta Carpenter. He is survived by two nephews, Paul Carpenter Jr. and Hank Carpenter; many cousins including Jonathan...
Alta Jeanette Everhart
Nov 4, 2023
Alta Everhart, age 90 of Midway, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023, at Hinkle Hospice House with her family by her side.
Mrs. Everhart was born June 10, 1933, in Forsyth County to Charles Richard Hine and Hattie Estelle Crater Hine. She graduated from Midway High School in 1952 and then attended Ashworth Business School. In 1956,...
Charles Wade Smith Jr.
Nov 4, 2023
Charles Wade Smith Jr, 61, of Davidson County, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Charles was born on March 27, 1962, in Davidson County, to the late Charles Wade Smith Sr. and Kate Cole Smith. He was multi-talented and was known to be good...
Marie Bivens Harris
Nov 4, 2023
Marie Harris age 65 of Gumtree Road passed away November 4, 2023, at K B Reynolds with family by her side.
A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Davidson Funeral Home, Hickory Tree Chapel. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm prior to the service....
Eric Anthony Best
Nov 3, 2023
Eric Anthony Best, age 73, of Lexington passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023, at Atrium-Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. No formal services will be held at this time. Davidson Funeral Home-Lexington Chapel is serving the Best family.
Freda Mae Essick Shoaf
Nov 3, 2023
Freda Mae Essick Shoaf, 94, of Welcome, NC, died November 3, 2023, at Kate B Reynolds Hospice Home.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday at Bethesda United Methodist Church, by Revs. Janet Dixon and Darren Everhart. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends immediately after the service...
Dean Rummage
Oct 31, 2023
Vivian "Dean" Farabee Rummage, a beloved mother, grandmother, and dedicated homemaker, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at her home.
A funeral service in Dean's honor will be held at 2 pm on Friday, November 3, 2023, at the Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel. The Reverend Randy Foster will officiate the service, and burial will follow...
Rachael Audrey Shoaf
Oct 31, 2023
Rachael Audrey Shoaf, a beloved daughter, sister, and friend, departed this world on October 31, 2023, at the young age of 28. She was born on September 8, 1995, to her loving parents, Larry Lee Shoaf and Brandy Michelle Owens, who will forever cherish the memory of their precious daughter.
Graveside service will be 12:00 PM, Monday...
Marshall Allen Mclamb
Oct 30, 2023
Marshall Allen McLamb, 94, of Lexington, NC passed away peacefully at his home on October 30, 2023.
Marshall loved and cherished his family, friends, and community. The saying, “he never met a stranger” was evident as his friends and relationships crossed boundaries and all walks of life. He lived his faith and convictions and positively impacted many...
James Maynard Benfield
Oct 30, 2023
James Maynard Benfield, born on February 10, 1931, in Catawba County, North Carolina, to the late Ira William and Nettie Jane Benfield, peacefully passed away on October 30, 2023. He was 92 years old at the time of his passing.
James was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Craver Benfield, brothers, Allen, Bruce, Max, Kerne, and...
Clint Ray Burnette
Oct 30, 2023
On 10/30/2023, Clint Ray Burnette of Davidson County, age 36, died unexpectedly.
Clint is survived by his parents Marcella Wilfong and Stepfather Dave Wilfong of Tyro and Danny Burnette of Tyro; His wife Jessica Dennis; their children, Makenzy Rae, Hunter Gordon, Haydon Mattix; mother-in-law Sissy Goddard and his beloved pets Luna's and Shadow, Ally, and Babygirl. Siblings...
Sue Page Robbins
Oct 29, 2023
Sue Page Robbins, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, peacefully passed away on October 29, 2023, in Lexington, North Carolina, at the age of 93. She was born on November 9, 1929, in Charlotte, North Carolina, to her parents Daniel Frank Page and Wilma Benfield Page.
Sue was a devoted wife to Jacob Casper Robbins, who preceded...
Nicholas Vincent Melomo
Oct 29, 2023
Nicholas Vincent Melomo, 18 years old and from Raleigh, NC, passed away in his home embraced by the love of his family on Sunday, October 29, 2023. Nicholas has been living boldly and bravely with osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer, for nearly four years.
Nicholas was born in Raleigh on January 7, 2005 and is survived by...
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