obituaries

Oct 15, 2023

Raymond A. Smith went to his heavenly home on October 15, 2023. He was born February 5, 1930, in West Caldwell, N.J.

Raymond went to his heavenly home to join his wife, Mary J. Smith, his son Raymond Jr, his daughter-in-law Melinda, and his grandson Kyle. He leaves behind his daughter-in-law Donna Smith, his son Larry Smith,...

Oct 15, 2023

Willard Michael McCroskey, Sr., 77, of Casper Lane in Lexington, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023 at his home.

Mr. McCroskey was born September 24, 1946 in Virginia to Jerry Wayne McCroskey and Nora Ellen Dye McCroskey. In his spare time he enjoyed gardening, bird watching, NASCAR, and wood working. He was also an avid knife collector....

Oct 14, 2023

Lena Mae (Lanier) Presnell

(October 29, 1936—October 14, 2023)

Lena Mae Presnell, 86, of Lexington, transitioned peacefully to her heavenly home on Saturday, October 14, 2023, with her family by her side.  A resident of Lexington her whole life, Lena Mae was born on October 29, 1936, to the late Robert and Margaret (Pressley) Lanier....

Oct 14, 2023

Juanita Lamar Stokes Hughes, 79, of Wilson Road in Linwood, passed away Saturday October 14, 2023 at the Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington.

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

Mrs. Hughes was born January 30, 1944 to Grover Stokes and Mamie Stokes. She enjoyed going to the beach and spending...

Oct 13, 2023

Patricia Kaye Beane, 76, of Davidson County, passed away Friday, October 13, 2023, surrounded by her family, at Abbott’s Creek Center.

There are no formal services at this time.

Kaye was born on October 11, 1947, in Davidson County, to the late Rome Carl Beane and Willie Ruth Beane. She is remembered for her selflessness...

Oct 13, 2023

Darlene Kay Humphries Lesinski age 50 of Lexington passed away Friday October 13, 1973. A celebration of her life will be at a later date. Mrs. Lesinski was born May 9, 1973, in Baltimore City, Maryland to the late Bobby Howard Mills and Stella Mae Bragg Mills. She was a homemaker. She loved butterflies and her cats. Surviving are her...

Oct 13, 2023

Shirley Ryder, age 95 of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home with family by her side. She was born on November 3, 1927, to her loving parents, John Lewis Hill, and Martha Scarberry Hill, in McDowell County, WV. Shirley was very dedicated to her career of 45 years at Lexington Wake Forest Baptist Hospital, retiring at the...

Oct 12, 2023

Brenda Carol Belcher Kennedy, 75, of Lexington, passed away October 12, 2023 at her home.

Brenda was born August 5, 1948 to Harland and Gene Sexton Belcher in Michigan. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband Woodrow Wilson Kennedy Jr., son, Little Wendell Kennedy and daughter Kimberly Kennedy.

Left to cherish...

Oct 11, 2023

Jeanie Cross Byerly, 92, of Lexington, passed away October 11, 2023, at Hinkle Hospice of Lexington.

A graveside service to celebrate her life will be held 11:00 am Monday at Holly Grove Lutheran Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Danny Leonard officiating.

Mrs. Byerly was born May 16, 1931, in Davidson County, to Peter Lee Cross...

Oct 11, 2023

Allan Eugene Thompson, age 81, of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away on October 11, 2023. He was born on June 14, 1942. Allan was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and a cherished member of his community. A service to celebrate Allan’s life will be held at Paul’s Chapel Reformed Church at 5pm Friday, October 13. 2023, by the Reverend Aaron...

Oct 10, 2023

Ralph Simmons, age 74, passed away peacefully at his home in Lexington, NC gaining his wings on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

He chose to donate his body to science and then be cremated. A memorial service and spreading of his ashes will be determined at a later date.

Ralph was born in Sampson County July...

Oct 8, 2023

Erma Loretta Watts Howell of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at the Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington, NC. She was born on November 21, 1945, to her loving parents, Lucian Watts and Madgie Elliot Watts, in Wayne County, West Virginia. Loretta dedicated her career to retail sales, working with Belk, where she brought joy to many through her...

Oct 7, 2023

Shirley Freeman age, 69, of Lexington, NC passed away at Hinkle Hospice House of Lexington, NC, Saturday, October 7, 2023, with family by her side.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel with Rev. Phillip Puckett officiating. Burial will follow to Forest Hill Memorial Park...

Oct 5, 2023

Linda Foster, age 70, of Lexington, NC passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Lexington Medical Center with family by her side.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Thursday, October 12, 2023, at Davidson Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Richard Moore officiating. A burial will follow at Lexington City Cemetery.

The family will...

Oct 4, 2023

Richard "Rick" Gordon Gregory, born to William Earle Gregory II and Mary Edra Green Gregory, entered this world on October 3, 1948. Rick passed away peacefully with his family by his side on October 4, 2023. Rick was a loving father, brother, grandfather, and friend.

In addition to his parents, Rick was preceded in death by his...

Oct 4, 2023

Martin Arnold Norris, 64, of Davidson County, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 4, 2023.

There are no formal services at this time.

Martin was born in Ocala, Florida, to the late Donald Norris and Myrtie Tillman Norris on March 3, 1959.

He loved hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. However,...

Oct 2, 2023

Karen Annette Crews Martin, born to Raeford and Neil Crews in Guilford County, North Carolina, on October 22, 1950, passed away on October 2, 2023. She was predeceased by her parents and her beloved son, David Lee Martin.

She is survived by her devoted husband, Robert Lawrence Martin, who was by her side at the home they...

Oct 1, 2023

Billy Ray Luffman, a devoted husband, father, and proud military veteran, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at Davidson Health and Rehab. His departure leaves a void in the hearts of those who knew him, but his legacy of love, dedication, and service will forever endure.

Billy was born to Treely Eli Luffman and Ruth...

Sep 30, 2023

Gertrude Jones O’Dowd was born on January 9, 1923, in Kinston, NC, the youngest daughter of a prominent NC lawyer and a civic-activist mother. Her birth name was very formal, ill-suited for someone so gregarious and outgoing. It was no surprise that when Gertrude left home to attend Salem Academy and Stratford College, she became fondly known as Gertie--a...

Sep 29, 2023

Dennis Orlice Dellinger, age 77, of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away on September 29, 2023. He was born on March 2, 1946. Dennis was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and a cherished member of his community.

Dennis was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Scott and Gary Dellinger. He is survived by his loving...