obituaries
Nina Peterson
Oct 2, 2024
Nina Peterson, 81, of Lexington passed away at her home October 2, 2024. A funeral service will be held at the Lexington Church of God on Sunday at 3:00pm with the Pastor Rodney Merrell officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, from 2:00pm-3:00pm on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at the Lexington Church of God. Nina...
James "Jim" Odell Strickland Jr.
Oct 1, 2024
James “Jim” Odell Strickland Jr.. 83, of Wildlife Circle, passed away Tuesday October 1, 2024 at the Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington.
A memorial service will be held 11:00 am Saturday October 19 2024 at Becks Reformed Church with Pastor Steve Regan conducting services.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service...
Clarence "Clay" Bowman
Oct 1, 2024
Clarence Hampton Bowman, 78, passed away at Hospice of Davidson County on October 1, 2024, with loved ones at his side, including JoAnn, his beloved wife of 41 years. Mr. Bowman was born September 1, 1946, in Patrick County, Virginia, where he lived until he joined the United States Army. As a young man, Mr. Bowman was stationed at...
Jennifer Long Green
Sep 30, 2024
Jennifer Nicole Long Green, 44, 0f East Holly Grove Road, passed away Monday September 30, 2024 at her home.
A memorial service will be held 4:00 pm Saturday October 5, 2024 at Davidson Funeral Home with Rev. Eric Disher officiating services.
The family will receive friends from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Saturday at Davidson...
Jacob Justice
Sep 29, 2024
Jacob “Jake” Justice 43 of Winston Salem passed away unexpectedly but peacefully due to complications of surgery September 29 in the care of UNC Chapel Hill.
He is survived by his wife, Amy Justice of the home. His parents, Gary and Brenda Johnson; A Brother, Chris Johnson (Vicki): his children Cole Justice, Abbigail Justice, Emmalee Justice, Mason...
Fred Casey Shoaf Jr.
Sep 28, 2024
Fred Casey Shoaf Jr., 92, of Clemmons, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 28, 2024.
A celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, October 3, 2024, at Sandy Creek Cemetery, Giles Road, Lexington; with Pastor Angela Powell officiating the service. Seating will be available. The family will see friends following...
Hillary Rhodes
Sep 28, 2024
Hillary Harriet Jones Rhodes, 86, of Lexington, NC, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, September 28, 2024.
A funeral service to honor her life will be held at 2 pm on Friday, October 4, 2024, at Davidson Funeral Home in Lexington, with the Rev. Dr. Ray Howell, III officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill...
Philip "Phil" Darnell Nance
Sep 27, 2024
Mr. Philip “Phil” Darnell Nance, 64, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 27, 2024, in Lexington, North Carolina. He was born on June 10, 1960, in Bartow, Florida to Richard Darnell and Loretta Nance. He grew up in Lexington and was a graduate of Lexington Senior High School.
Phil was a great lover of music and shared...
Roma Lanier
Sep 24, 2024
Roma Jean Gouge Lanier, 80, of Winston-Salem, passed away September 24, 2024, at her home in Winston-Salem.
A celebration of her life will be held 4:00 pm Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Lighthouse Baptist Church, where she was a member, with Pastors Avery Varnadore, Michael McDaniel, and Dean Thomason officiating the service. The family will see friends...
Pauline Elizabeth Leonard York
Sep 24, 2024
Pauline Elizabeth Leonard York, age 101, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024, peacefully and surrounded by family, at Hinkle Hospice House.
A funeral service will be held Monday, September 30, 2024, at 2:30 PM, at the Forest Hill Memorial Park mausoleum chapel.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 PM, Sunday evening, September...
Mary Ann Wallace
Sep 23, 2024
Mary Ann Leonard Wallace, age 84 of Lexington, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 23, 2024, at Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington.
A gathering of family and friends to remember Mary will be held from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Friday, September 27, 2024, at Davidson Funeral Home in Lexington.
Mary was born on...
Daniel Ray Carlton
Sep 23, 2024
Daniel Ray Carlton, of Davidson County, age 53, passed away on September 23, 2024.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on September 27, 2024, at Denton Wesleyan Church, with visitation an hour prior starting at 1:00 PM. Following the service, there will be a private committal.
He was born on November 22,...
Thomas Raymond Yokley
Sep 22, 2024
Thomas Raymond "Tommy" Yokley of Lexington, North Carolina, died peacefully on Sunday, September 22. Tommy was born in 1947 to Charles "Buddy" and Elizabeth "Tot" Yokley in Columbia, Tennessee, and he resided there for most of his life. He was a 1965 graduate of Columbia Central High School, where he starred on the basketball team, and a 1969 graduate...
Carolyn Jean Carlile
Sep 22, 2024
Carolyn Jean Carlile, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on September 22, 2024. She was born on January 16, 1950, in Rowan County to Wallace Cline Carlile and Imogene Smith Carlile.
A member of Tyro Methodist Church, Carolyn’s faith was a cornerstone of her life. She found joy in nurturing her family...
Jonathan Alcon Frank
Sep 20, 2024
Jonathan Alcon Frank, at age 40, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024. He was born May 29, 1984 in High Point, NC to Robert Frank and Kimberly (Kim) Alcon Frank.
Jonathan was married to the love of his life, Amanda Louise Frank, and was hopelessly devoted to their daughter, Nora Mae. His favorite thing in life...
Jeanie Marie Childress
Sep 20, 2024
Jeanie Childress, age 75 of Lexington, NC passed away Friday, September 20, 2024, at Atrium Health Pineville.
Jeanie was born in Davidson County, April 4, 1949, to Willard Copus Fleming and Easter Everhart Fleming. Jeanie was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to everyone she met. She is preceded in death by her parents,...
Linda Faye Mckinney Rau
Sep 19, 2024
It’s with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Linda McKinney Rau, who left us on September 19, 2024, at the age of 70.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, September 29, 2024, at 3:00 PM, followed by a Memorial Service at 4:00 PM at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel.
Linda was born on...
Jim Lippard
Sep 19, 2024
There’s little doubt that Jim Lippard was a man with diversified talents and interests. You need an example? Go ahead and try to find the common denominator between tailoring and photography.
And yet, he excelled at both.
Or better still, consider baseball. Outside of his valued family, baseball was his life’s blood. He was a...
Michael Mathis
Sep 19, 2024
Michael Edward Mathis, 31, of Rowan County, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2024, after a lifetime of courageously battling health challenges.
Michael’s legacy will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. His family will honor his life with a private celebration of life.
Born on October 5, 1992, to...
Walter Taylor Portis Jr.
Sep 18, 2024
With a great sense of loss, we remember our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather, Walter Taylor Portis, Jr., age 101, who entered the life eternal on September 18, 2024, following several months of declining health.
He was born on December 20, 1922 to the late Walter Taylor Portis and Myrtle Alice Spicer. He grew up in...
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