obituaries

Apr 2, 2024

On Tuesday, April 2, 2024, Teresa Leonard Beck, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and faithful servant of God, peacefully departed this earth to be with her Lord and Savior. Surrounded by her adoring family at her home, Teresa transitioned from this life into the everlasting arms of her Heavenly Father.

A funeral service celebrating Teresa's life will be...

Apr 2, 2024

Vernon "Buz" Lewis Basham, age 92, peacefully passed away on April 2, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 31, 1931, in Lillybrook, West Virginia, to Reverend Lenzie Basham and Glady Clark Basham. After serving his country in the United States Air Force, he began his career with Piedmont/ US Airlines as a Sheet Metal...

Apr 2, 2024

Paul Thomas Mason, 91, 0f Duke Drive in Lexington, passed away Tuesday April 2, 2024.

A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm Friday April 5, 2024 at Forest Hill Memorial Park, with Pastor Michael Greer officiating services.

The family will receive friends following the graveside service at the cemetery.

Mr. Mason was...

Apr 1, 2024

Daniel Alexander Basinger, 55, of Davidson County, passed away on April 1, 2024, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

A visitation will be held on Monday, April 8, 2024, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington.

Daniel was born on December 17, 1968, in Rowan County to the late Clarence Alexander Basinger...

Apr 1, 2024

Walter Lohr Younts, age 87, peacefully passed away on April 1, 2024 surrounded by his family at the Hinkle Hospice House of Davidson County.

A hardworking and loving man, Lohr was as devoted to his family as they were to him.  He married his high school sweetheart, Mintie Frank, until her passing in 1995. He was blessed...

Mar 31, 2024

Samuel Floyd Owens, 75, of Davidson County, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024, at the VA in Salisbury.

Military Honors will be performed at Salisbury National Cemetery at 9:00 AM on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. The family extends a welcome for anyone who would like to attend.

Floyd was born on May 11. 1948, in...

Mar 30, 2024

Frances JoAnn Michael Spere, age 86, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Davidson County on June 24, 1937, to Clyde Edward Michael and Mildred Hicks Michael.

Frances dedicated her career as an accountant for Mitsubishi, where her expertise and dedication were deeply valued.

Frances...

Mar 30, 2024

Virginia Barker Passmore, beloved mother, faithful servant of Sheets Memorial Baptist Church, and cherished member of her community, peacefully departed this life to be with her Lord on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at the Hinkle Hospice House. She was surrounded by the love of her family and the compassionate care of Hospice of Davidson County.

A celebration...

Mar 30, 2024

Paul Edwin Sherman, Jr., peacefully passed away at his home on March 30, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born in Long Beach, New Jersey, on September 25, 1951, to Paul Edwin Sherman, Sr., and Ruby Wilson Sherman.

Paul proudly served his country in the National Guard of the United States. Upon returning, he began a...

Mar 29, 2024

Betty Kendall, age 66 of Lexington, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024, at Camden Rehab Center in Greensboro.

The family will receive friends 5:00 to 7:00 Thursday at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel.

A memorial service will be held 1:30 pm Saturday April 6, 2024 at New Life of Jesus Christ.

Betty...

Mar 28, 2024

John Page Holbrook, 88, of Linwood, passed away March 25, 2024, at Davidson Rehab of Lexington, after being in declining health.

A celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at the Davidson Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Tommy Hepler officiating the service, burial will follow in the Lakeview Baptist...

Mar 28, 2024

Tracey Ann Pope, 62 of Lexington, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Pine Acres in Lexington.

A celebration of life will be held at a later time.

Tracey was born on October 9, 1961, in Michigan to Donald Wyffels and Mary Gray Wyffels.  She had worked as a fixer for Parkdale Mills and...

Mar 27, 2024

Gary Lee Freeman, age 78, passed away peacefully at his home on March 27, 2024.  He was born in Forsyth County on April 1, 1945, to Joseph and Ida Freeman.

Gary went to North Davidson High School and graduated in 1963. High School is where he met his soulmate, Janet.  He was a loving husband to Janet...

Mar 25, 2024

Jack Daniel Briggs, a funeral director serving the communities of Davidson, Montgomery, Randolph, and Richmond counties for nearly 65 years, died Monday, March 25 at age 84 after an extended illness.

He was born May 11, 1939 in Reidsville to Sidney O. Briggs and Ola Beanblossom Briggs.  After the death of his father in 1942, Briggs and...

Mar 25, 2024

Scott Leonard, son of Stan and Beth Leonard, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 25, 2024. Scott was born in Durham, NC on February 28, 1985.

For those of us that grew up with Scott in the North Davidson area, he was a force at whatever he threw himself into through his elementary, middle, and...

Mar 24, 2024

Wanda Leonard Hege, 68, of Lexington, passed away March 24, 2024, at Hinkle Hospice of Lexington.

A private celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

Wanda was born September 30, 1955, in Davidson County, to Connie Wayne Leonard and Rebecca Carolyn Whiteside Leonard. She retired having worked in fast food service....

Mar 24, 2024

Judy Coats Smith peacefully passed away at her home on March 24, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born in Johnston County to George and Olive Coats. Judy spent many years as a hospice nurse in Winston-Salem and Wilmington. Judy dedicated her career to caring for others and retired from Cape Fear Hospice. Her compassionate nature and commitment...

Mar 24, 2024

Joanna Patrica Rodriguez, 47, passed at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem March 24, 2024.  She was born in Fairfax, Virginia February 19,1977 to Juan Rodriguez and Rosaura Rivera and is of the Pentecostal faith.

Those left to cherish her memory are her mother; sons, Wilson Isaac Delcid Jr and Jonathon Jovani Delcid and daughters Alondra...

Mar 24, 2024

Tony Franklin Wilson, 82 of Lexington, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

A funeral service will be held at 2pm on Wednesday, March 27th at Silver Valley Baptist Church officiated by Pastor William Allison. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

A visitation with family and...

Mar 23, 2024

Betty Sue Leonard Younts, aged 94, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024, peacefully in her home where she lived happily for 71 years. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, and adored by all that knew her.

Betty Sue was born on March 17, 1930 in the Arnold Road community to William Thomas Leonard and...