obituaries

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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....

Mar 2, 2024

Robert Glenn Griggs Sr., 80, of Ralph Miller Road, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on March 2, 2024, at his home on the Griggs Farm.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Midway Church, with the Rev. Pastor John Woods officiating. Burial will follow in the church...

Mar 2, 2024

Roger Alfred Jolly, age 79, passed away at Hinkle Hospice House on Saturday, March 2, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 18, 1944, in Forsyth County to the late Dan and Beulah Jolly. Roger was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Linda Owen.

He is survived by his loving wife,...

Mar 1, 2024

Jacquelyn “Jackie” Jeanette Ward Simerson, age 87, passed away March 1, 2024.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM, Monday, March 4th, at Smith Grove Baptist Church with Pastor Terry Smith officiating. Family will visit with friends one hour prior from 1:00 to 2:00. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Jackie was born...

Mar 1, 2024

Phyllis Nifong Leonard, 81, of Lexington, North Carolina passed away on March 1st, surrounded by family. A service to honor and celebrate Phyllis’ life will be held at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, March 6th at Paul’s Chapel Church in Lexington, NC. The service will be conducted by Reverend Aaron Long. The burial will follow at the church cemetery. The...

Feb 24, 2024

Richard Stanley Spong, 55, of Davidson County, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Lexington Medical Center.

There are no formal services at this time.

Richard was born on August 6, 1968, in Guilford County, to the late Ronald Herbert Spong and Joyce Felix Spong. Richard was known to love hunting and fishing, cooking, and...

Feb 24, 2024

Mrs. Marie Byerly Hanes, 101, of Hoover Road, passed away on Saturday, February 24 at her daughter’s home with her loving family by her side.

A funeral service will be held at 4pm Tuesday, February 27th at Good Hope Church with Pastor Johnny Lord officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will...

Feb 23, 2024

Ronnie Lee Moretz, passed away on February 23, 2024, at the Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington, NC surrounded by his wife and children. Ronnie was born on July 24, 1964, to Reba Glenn Moretz and Frederick Luther Moretz, Sr., both of whom preceded him in death.

Ronnie was a simple man who loved his family deeply and...

Feb 23, 2024

On Friday, February 23, 2024 Wanda Jewell Gobble Nicholson went home to be with her Momma and Daddy, Mozelle and Banks Gobble, and sister, Betty Hiatt in Heaven.

A memorial service will be held at Midway Methodist Church, 9795 Old U.S. Hwy 52 Lexington, NC at 2:00 on Thursday, February 29, 2024 by the Rev. Ron Garner....

Feb 22, 2024

Mrs. Lacy Carol Belcher, 88, passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, February 22 at Forsyth Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held at 2pm Wednesday, February 28 at First United Methodist Church, by the Revs. Kirk Tutterow and Cheryl Skinner.  Burial will follow at Forest Hill Memorial Park.

The family will receive...

Feb 20, 2024

Charles Bascom (Sonny) Leonard, age 88, of North Highway 150, Lexington, NC passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.  He passed away after being in declining health for over a year.

Sonny was the son of Robert Leo and Edna Harris Leonard of Lexington.  He attended Lexington City Schools, Catawba College and DeVry School...