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Buck Bodsford

Buck Bodsford

Jan 23, 2024

Norman Ray "Buck" Bodsford, age 81, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 23, at his home in Lexington. Born on June 12, 1942, in Forsyth County to William Gideon Bodsford Sr and Sallie Myers Bodsford.

A gathering of family and friends to celebrate Buck's life will be held at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington, NC Sunday 4:00pm-6:00 January...

Pastor Clyde Akers

Pastor Clyde Akers

Jan 21, 2024

“If you hear that I have died, don’t believe it, I Just Changed my address.”

Pastor Clyde David Akers, better known as Preacher Clyde, 70, after declining health for 2 years stepped into Heaven, Sunday January 21, 2024, at the Davidson Rehabilitation Center in Lexington.

A celebration of his life will be held at 1:00...

Nancy Hartman Wagoner

Nancy Hartman Wagoner

Jan 20, 2024

Mrs. Nancy Hartman Wagoner, age 91 of Midway passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Mallard Ridge Assisted Living with family by her side.  Nancy was born November 17, 1932, in Forsyth County to Reid William Hartman and Lillian Murphy Hartman.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, Lowell Vender Wagoner, daughter, Leslie Suzette...

Wanda Gail Brittain Short Norris

Wanda Gail Brittain Short Norris

Jan 20, 2024

Wanda Gail Britten Short Norris, 75, of Lexington, gained her wings. January 20th, 2024, at her home in Lexington.

A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, January 24th, 2024, at Davidson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mark Hopkins officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Tuesday night at the...

Russell Clayton Scott

Russell Clayton Scott

Jan 20, 2024

Russell Clayton Scott, 86, of Davidson County, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Lexington Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 3:00 PM, at Arrington Heights Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Doug McGee officiating.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 3:00 PM prior to the...

Danny Joe Freeman

Danny Joe Freeman

Jan 17, 2024

Danny Joe Freeman, 81, passed away on January 17, 2024. He was born in Davidson County, North Carolina on September 1, 1942, to Joseph and Ida Freeman. Danny was the proud owner/operator of Freeman Auto Center.

A faithful attendee of Faith Church, Danny previously attended Arrington Heights Free Will Baptist Church. He was also an active member...

Linda Beck Wood

Linda Beck Wood

Jan 17, 2024

Linda Leigh Beck Wood, 80, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at her home.

A memorial service will be 2:00 PM, Saturday, January 27, at Grace Alliance Church on Burkhart Rd. Lexington.

Linda was born June 15, 1943, to Paul Irvin Beck and Marilyn Ivester Beck in Davidson County.  She went to North Davidson High...

Dameatrice Killian Swing

Dameatrice Killian Swing

Jan 16, 2024

Dameatrice Lynn Killian Swing, 62, of Wilson Drive in Lexington, passed away Tuesday January 16, 2024 at Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston Salem.

A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm Monday January 22, 2024 at the Lexington City Cemetery with Rev. David Robinson.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to...

Barbara Brinkley Sink

Barbara Brinkley Sink

Jan 15, 2024

Barbara Brinkley Sink, 68, of Lexington, passed away January 15, 2024, at Thomasville Medical Center in Thomasville.

A celebration of her life will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday January 17, 2024, at Bethesda Methodist Church where she was a member, with the Rev. Judy Billings officiating the service, and burial will follow in the Midway Methodist Church...

Dennis Gregory Redd

Dennis Gregory Redd

Jan 15, 2024

Dennis Gregory Redd, Sr., 75, passed away on January 15, 2024. He was born in Norfolk, Virginia on March 4, 1948, to Lewis and Evelyn Redd.

Dennis was a skilled fabricator and the proud owner of Anything Fiberglass, a business he built from his passion. He dedicated his life to his work and made a lasting impact...

Frances Jarrell

Frances Jarrell

Jan 14, 2024

Frances Ann Burkhart Jarrell, age 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 14, 2024. A devoted mother, grandmother, and cherished member of her community. She attended Psalm 91 Church and First Pentecostal Holiness Church of Lexington. Frances will be remembered for her warmth, love, and the lasting impact she made on the lives of those around her.

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Matthew Wilson Moore

Matthew Wilson Moore

Jan 14, 2024

Matt left us on January 14, 2024, at Baptist Hospital, succumbing to complications from pneumonia. Born on January 27, 1965, to James "Pete" Moore and Martha Hedrick Moore, Matt lived a life that touched the hearts of many.

A service to honor Matthew's memory will be held Saturday, January 20 at 11am at Davidson Funeral Home Lexington...

James Kenneth Medlin

James Kenneth Medlin

Jan 13, 2024

Ken Medlin, 89, of Lexington, passed away January 13, 2024, at his home.

A celebration of life will be held at First Baptist Church, at 2;00 pm, Friday, January 19, 2024, with Rev. Jim Luck officiating. A burial will follow at Forest Hill Memorial Park.

The family will see friends in the cemetery after the...

Shirley Lee Medlin

Shirley Lee Medlin

Jan 12, 2024

Shirley Lee Medlin, 85, of West Side Drive Ext in Lexington, passed away Friday January 12, 2024 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Lexington.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Monday January 15, 2024 at Cotton Grove United Methodist Church with Rev, Selina Scott officiating services. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

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Joe Harris Coppley

Joe Harris Coppley

Jan 12, 2024

Joe Coppley, 82, of Pine Ridge Road, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024 at his home.

A memorial service will be held 11:00 am Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at First Alliance Church with Pastor Paul Titus officiating services.

Mr. Coppley was born April 22, 1941 in Davidson County to Nellie Mae Everhart Coppley and Lewis...

Gladys Lois Estep Bunton

Gladys Lois Estep Bunton

Jan 11, 2024

Gladys Lois Estep Bunton, 89, of Lexington, passed away January 11, 2024, at Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington.

A private graveside to celebrate her life will be held by the family.

Gladys was born December 16, 1934, in Avery County, to Clayton James Estep and Frances Guy Estep. Gladys was a devoted member of Union...

Linda Elaine King

Linda Elaine King

Jan 11, 2024

Linda Elaine King, 75, a native of Burnsville in Yancey County, NC and currently a resident of Davidson County, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024, at her home.

There are no formal services at this time.

Linda was born on April 13, 1948, in McDowell County, to the late Lawrence King and Margaret Whittington King....

Edith Pisching Kalmbach

Edith Pisching Kalmbach

Jan 10, 2024

Edith Kalmbach age, 92, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center. A funeral service will be held 11:00 am on Thursday, January 18, 2024, at Grace Baptist Church with Pastor Jim Bush officiating. Entombment will follow at Parklawn Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until 11:00 am prior to the...

Richard "Steve" Stevens Lopp

Richard "Steve" Stevens Lopp

Jan 10, 2024

Richard “Steve” Stevens Lopp, 86, of Lexington, passed away January 10, 2024, at Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington.

A graveside service to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00 pm Monday, January 15, 2024, at Beck’s Reformed Church where he was a member, with the Rev. Dr. Stephen Disher officiating. There will be no formal visitation....

Vera Fitzgerald

Vera Fitzgerald

Jan 9, 2024

Vera Hedrick Fitzgerald age 97 of Albemarle, NC passed away January 9, 2024 at Hinkle Hospice House of Lexington, NC.

A celebration of life will be 4:00 PM Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington. The family will visit with friends one hour prior to the service from 3:00 to 4:00 PM.

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