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Marie Bivens Harris

Marie Bivens Harris

Nov 4, 2023

Marie Harris age 65 of Gumtree Road passed away November 4, 2023, at K B Reynolds with family by her side.

A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Davidson Funeral Home, Hickory Tree Chapel. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm prior to the service....

Eric Anthony Best

Eric Anthony Best

Nov 3, 2023

Eric Anthony Best, age 73, of Lexington passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023, at Atrium-Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. No formal services will be held at this time. Davidson Funeral Home-Lexington Chapel is serving the Best family.

Freda Mae Essick Shoaf

Freda Mae Essick Shoaf

Nov 3, 2023

Freda Mae Essick Shoaf, 94, of Welcome, NC, died November 3, 2023, at Kate B Reynolds Hospice Home.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Tuesday at Bethesda United Methodist Church, by Revs. Janet Dixon and Darren Everhart. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends immediately after the service...

Dean Rummage

Dean Rummage

Oct 31, 2023

Vivian "Dean" Farabee Rummage, a beloved mother, grandmother, and dedicated homemaker, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at her home.

A funeral service in Dean's honor will be held at 2 pm on Friday, November 3, 2023, at the Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel. The Reverend Randy Foster will officiate the service, and burial will follow...

Rachael Audrey Shoaf

Rachael Audrey Shoaf

Oct 31, 2023

Rachael Audrey Shoaf, a beloved daughter, sister, and friend, departed this world on October 31, 2023, at the young age of 28. She was born on September 8, 1995, to her loving parents, Larry Lee Shoaf and Brandy Michelle Owens, who will forever cherish the memory of their precious daughter.

Graveside service will be 12:00 PM,  Monday...

Marshall Allen Mclamb

Marshall Allen Mclamb

Oct 30, 2023

Marshall Allen McLamb, 94, of Lexington, NC passed away peacefully at his home on October 30, 2023.

Marshall loved and cherished his family, friends, and community. The saying, “he never met a stranger” was evident as his friends and relationships crossed boundaries and all walks of life. He lived his faith and convictions and positively impacted many...

James Maynard Benfield

James Maynard Benfield

Oct 30, 2023

James Maynard Benfield, born on February 10, 1931, in Catawba County, North Carolina, to the late Ira William and Nettie Jane Benfield, peacefully passed away on October 30, 2023. He was 92 years old at the time of his passing.

James was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine Craver Benfield, brothers, Allen, Bruce, Max, Kerne, and...

Clint Ray Burnette

Clint Ray Burnette

Oct 30, 2023

On 10/30/2023, Clint Ray Burnette of Davidson County, age 36, died unexpectedly.

Clint is survived by his parents Marcella Wilfong and Stepfather Dave Wilfong of Tyro and Danny Burnette of Tyro; His wife Jessica Dennis; their children, Makenzy Rae, Hunter Gordon, Haydon Mattix; mother-in-law Sissy Goddard and his beloved pets Luna's and Shadow, Ally, and Babygirl. Siblings...

Sue Page Robbins

Sue Page Robbins

Oct 29, 2023

Sue Page Robbins, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, peacefully passed away on October 29, 2023, in Lexington, North Carolina, at the age of 93. She was born on November 9, 1929, in Charlotte, North Carolina, to her parents Daniel Frank Page and Wilma Benfield Page.

Sue was a devoted wife to Jacob Casper Robbins, who preceded...

Nicholas Vincent Melomo

Nicholas Vincent Melomo

Oct 29, 2023

Nicholas Vincent Melomo, 18 years old and from Raleigh, NC, passed away in his home embraced by the love of his family on Sunday, October 29, 2023.  Nicholas has been living boldly and bravely with osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer, for nearly four years.

Nicholas was born in Raleigh on January 7, 2005 and is survived by...

Jerry Woodrow Everhart

Jerry Woodrow Everhart

Oct 29, 2023

Jerry Woodrow Everhart, 83, of Lexington, passed away October 29, 2023, at his home in Lexington surrounded by his loving family.

A celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 am Friday, November 3, 2023, at Davidson Funeral Home Lexington Chapel, with the Rev Gary Gibson officiating. The family will see friends one hour before the...

Gail Tucker Bailey

Gail Tucker Bailey

Oct 29, 2023

Gail Tucker Bailey, 79, of Lexington, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023, at Hospice of Davidson County.

Services will be held Monday, November 6 at 12 noon at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel, interment at Salisbury National Cemetery will follow.  Family will visit with friends 6:00 and 8:00 pm Sunday, November 5.

Gail Bailey was...

Cletus Eugene Richard

Cletus Eugene Richard

Oct 28, 2023

Cletus "Gene" Eugene Richard, age 87, passed away on October 28, 2023. He was born on December 31, 1935, to the late Johnny Franklin Richard and Addie Belle Watts Richard.

He is survived by his devoted wife, LuEllen Poole Richard, who was by his side at the time of his passing. Gene is also survived by his...

Peggy Jewel Roberson Snider

Peggy Jewel Roberson Snider

Oct 28, 2023

Peggy Jewel Roberson Snider, 96, passed away peacefully and was birthed into heaven where she embraced her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Funeral services will be held at 2 PM, Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at Paul’s Chapel Reformed Church where she was a charter member and a member of the Chancel Choir for more than 60 years.  ...

Sharon Hege Everhart

Sharon Hege Everhart

Oct 27, 2023

Sharon Lou Hege Everhart left us on Friday, October 27, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center surrounded by her family. Sharon's grandchildren believe she became a butterfly that day.

Sharon was born to the late Vivian Hazel Hege and Gilmer Hege on July 18, 1943, in Davidson County.

Growing up in the Pilgrim community, Sharon was...

Floyd Marshall Leach

Floyd Marshall Leach

Oct 26, 2023

Floyd Marshall Leach, Jr., 76, passed away on October 26, 2023.  He was born on October 31, 1946, in Forsyth County, North Carolina, to the late Floyd Marshall Leach, Sr., and Charlotte Virginia Pope Leach.

Marshall, as he was known to many, led a fulfilling life, marked by his dedication and love for his family, horses, and...

Teresa Owen Tate

Teresa Owen Tate

Oct 25, 2023

Teresa Owen Tate, known to her loved ones as Tracey, passed away peacefully at home, on October 25, 2023, at the age of 57. She was born on December 15, 1965, in Stuart, VA, to the late Randall Trent Owen and Carolyn Snow Owen.

Tracey was a remarkable woman who inspired everyone she encountered. Her infectious laugh...

Sid "Sonny" Biesecker

Sid "Sonny" Biesecker

Oct 24, 2023

Sidney Alan Biesecker, affectionately referred to as Sonny by his family and friends, passed suddenly at his home on Tuesday morning October 24th, 2023.

A funeral service will be held at 2pm Monday, October 30 at Tyro Methodist Church, by the Rev. Randy Foster.  Burial will follow at Forest Hill Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends...

Ronald Talley

Ronald Talley

Oct 24, 2023

Ronald Lloyd Talley, 79, of Lexington, passed away October 24, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Services will be held 2:00 PM, Monday, October 30, 2023 at Davidson Funeral Home with Rev. James Messer officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Grove Methodist Church in Thomasville.  Visitation will be Monday, October 30, 2023 from 1:00...

Hubert Ethridge Olive

Hubert Ethridge Olive

Oct 22, 2023

Hubert Ethridge Olive, 94, of Piedmont Crossing, Thomasville and formerly of Lexington, NC, passed away on October 22, 2023.

A memorial service will be held at 2pm on Thursday, October 26th at First Baptist Church, West Third Avenue, Lexington, NC by Dr. Ray Howell, III and Reverend Tommy Wilson. The family will receive friends in the Fellowship...

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