obituaries

Jun 30, 2023

Grace Mae Newsom Bradshaw, 91, of Davidson County, went to be with her lord and savior on June 30, 2023.

Grace was born on January 16, 1932, in Warren County, North Carolina to Henry Van Newsom and Lottie Mae Newsome.  She is preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Andrew Jackson Bradshaw.

She...

Jun 30, 2023

Shirley Younts, 86 passed away June 30, 2023 at her home, surrounded by family.  Mrs Younts was born February 1st, 1937 in Davidson County to Henry Garfield and Virginia Saltz Atkins.  She spent her whole life in Lexington and on July 4th 1954 married the love of her life Jacob Bryce Younts.

She was preceded in death...

Jun 29, 2023

Buddy Clark Gentry, 85, passed away on June 29th, 2023, following a brief illness. Buddy was born on November 15th, 1937, in Winston Salem, North Carolina to the late Walter Clark Gentry II and Mary Blanche (Knouse) Gentry. Buddy enjoyed traveling with his wife Jan, hunting, and fishing with his sons, playing cards, watching his children and grandchildren play...

Jun 29, 2023

Stewart Scottie Swing, 64, of Lexington passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at his home.

Stewart was born on February 21, 1959, in Davidson County to Mary Varner Thompson.  He was a self-employed painter, and he enjoyed working with his hands, especially on motorcycles.  He was preceded in death by his mother and his wife, Christina...

Jun 28, 2023

Richard Dermont Musgrave Sr, 81, of Davidson County, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Rowan Medical Center.

A graveside service will be conducted on Saturday, July 1, 2023at 10:00 AM, at Forest Hill Memorial Park, with Steve Kiger officiating.

Richard was born on June 22, 1942, in Davidson County, to the late Paul and...

Jun 27, 2023

Gary Allen Armstrong, 73, of Winston-Salem passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington.

A celebration of life will be held 2-4 PM July 29, 2023, at the American Legion Post 290 at 446 South Main St. King, NC 27021

Gary was born in Chave County, NM, on September 29,...

Jun 27, 2023

Rhonda Hughes Sturkie, 61, of Lexington passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at her home surrounded by family.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 11:00 AM, at Cid Community Church with Rev. Doug Rowe officiating.

Rhonda was born on November 6, 1961, in Davidson County to Larry Gene...

Jun 26, 2023

Judy Mae Leonard Michael, age 82, of Lexington passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023.

A funeral service will be held at 2pm on Thursday, June 29th in the Davidson Funeral Home Lexington Chapel with Rev. David Langley officiating.  The family will have a private burial.

Visitation with family and friends will be held from...

Jun 26, 2023

Carolyn Cheatwood, 91, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2023, at Sagecrest Alzheimer's Care Center in San Angelo, TX, surrounded by family.

Carolyn Belva was born to David and Magdalene Leonard on May 20, 1932, in Lexington, NC.  Carolyn grew up in Lexington and graduated in 1950 from Welcome High School where she was involved in many...

Jun 26, 2023

Jackie Maphis, 74, of Lexington passed away Monday, June 26, 2023, at Hinkle Hospice in Lexington.

Jackie was born on September 9, 1948, in Davidson County to Daniel Fritz Craver and Mildred Mills Craver. She worked in customer service for BB&T and was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother. Jackie lived a life devoted to...

Jun 24, 2023

Steve William White went to meet his Savior on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at 8:30 in the morning.  He was 74 years of age.

Steve was born in Lexington, NC on March 25, 1949, to Claude and Belva Lea White.  He attended Welcome Elementary School and graduated from North Davidson High School in 1967.  Steve also graduated...

Jun 23, 2023

Forrest Wayne Owens, 78, of Lexington, passed away Friday, June 23, 2023, at Hospice of Davidson County.

There will be no formal service at this time.

Mr. Owens was born March 15, 1945, in Davidson County, to Forrest Cleveland and Cleo Dowell Owens. Wayne was married to Irene Danuff Owens of the home since June...

Jun 22, 2023

Evva Foltz Hanes was born on November 7, 1932.  She was the 7th of seven children born to Alva Foltz and Bertha Crouch Foltz.  She died peacefully at home, on June 22, 2023, surrounded by 4 generations of her loving family.

She was a red-headed, freckled face, shy and observant child, always watching and learning.  She loved...

Jun 22, 2023

Brenda Hopkins Brogdon, 65, of Davidson County, went to be with her lord and savior on June 22, 2023.

She was born on November 27, 1957, in Stuart, Virginia to the late Earley Rufus Hopkins, Jr., and his wife, Dottie Puckett Hopkins.  She was a manager at CJ’s Deli.  She is preceded in death by her brother,...

Jun 21, 2023

Brenda Sue Eaton Johnson, 78, of Lexington, passed away Wednesday June 21, 2023 at the Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington.

Mrs. Johnson was born April 23, 1945 in Guilford County to John Eaton and Sue Eaton. Brenda enjoyed doing yard work and was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Kenneth Wayne Johnson.

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Jun 21, 2023

Bennie (BJ) Richard Dennis, Jr. passed away to his heavenly home on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 with his wife by his side.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 310 S. Main St., Lexington, NC 27292, Rev. Renee Easter officiating. Family will receive friends...

Jun 21, 2023

Carolyn Elizabeth York Vestal, 86, of Lexington, passed away Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at her home.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Monday, June 26, 2023, at Reedy Creek Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Westlawn Gardens of Memory.

The family will be receiving friends at the church one hour prior to the...

Jun 21, 2023

Jack Billy Marble, 94, of Lexington, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2023.  Jack was born in Jacksonville, Alabama, on March 7, 1929, to the late Ferdie Marble and Maudie Holden Marble.

Jack was known to many through his work in the bar-b-que restaurant business owning the Bar-B-Que Center in Winston Salem from 1968 to 1978. After...

Jun 21, 2023

Wilma Snow Turner, 72, of Davidson County, went to be with her lord and savior on June 21, 2023.

She was born on January 6, 1951, in Forsyth County, North Carolina to the late Ernest Snow and Dovie Swaim Snow.  She was a yearbook organizer for Josten’s Publishing Company before retiring.  She is preceded in death by...

Jun 20, 2023

Gustavo Eduardo Coronado, 26, of Lexington, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2023.  Gustavo was born June 12, 1997 to Barbara Coronado Rodriguez in Santa Anna, California. He was known for his great sense of humor, loving to play jokes, and loving to dance. He was always smiling and could make everyone laugh.

The family will visit with...