obituaries
Allowayne Schaver Martin
Dec 19, 2025
Margaret Allowayne Martin, 74, of Davidson County, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025, at Brookstone Terrace, in Thomasville.
There are no formal services at this time.
Allowayne was born on April 16, 1951, in Davidson County, to the late Eugene Burdette Schaver and Margaret Menius Schaver. She worked for M & L Motors as an accountant and in the medical field until...
Mary Winchester
Dec 19, 2025
Mary Winchester, 95, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 19, 2025.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Forest Hill Memorial Park, with Rev. Jimmy Greene officiating.
No formal visitation will be held.
Mary was born on October 22, 1930, in Swain County, North Carolina, to Lawrence...
Johnny Wayne Leonard
Dec 19, 2025
Johnny Wayne Leonard, 78, of Davidson County, passed away Friday morning, December 19, 2025, at the VA Medical Center in Salisbury.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, December 26, 2025, at Forest Hill Memorial Park.
Johnny was born on September 18, 1947, in Davidson County, to the late Elden “Son” Wayne Leonard and Mildred Bernice Walser Leonard. Upon...
Clara Jo Hege
Dec 18, 2025
Clara Josephine, “Jo”, Miss Jo", "Mama Jo" Adams Hege passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at the age of 100.
Jo was born on September 28, 1925, in Farmington, NC to William Charles "Will" Adams and Leona Katherine Caudle Adams. She was one of four children including sisters Maude Adams Kiger (Rob), Lillian "Sis" Adams McBride (Jay), and brother...
Caroline "Carol" Gallaher
Dec 18, 2025
Margie Caroline “Carol” Gallaher, 85, of Davidson County, passed away Thursday morning, December 18, 2025.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington
A funeral service will follow the visitation in the chapel, at 3:00 PM, with Pastor Herman Powell officiating.
Entombment will conclude services at Forest Hill Memorial Park the following...
Florence Nifong Aquilano
Dec 17, 2025
Florence Nifong Aquilano, 92, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of December 17, 2025, at Davie Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Mocksville, N.C.
Florence was born on June 25, 1933, in Forsyth County to Laurie Hill and Sadie Southern. She was a graduate of Mineral Springs High School where she was an avid basketball player. In addition to her parents,...
Jeff Cooper
Dec 17, 2025
Dennis Jeffrey Cooper, Sr., born May 14th, 1951, to William Nelson Cooper and Lois Cooper in Memphis, TN, died December 17, 2025. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Janet Brandenburg Cooper.
A celebration of life will be announced.
Surviving are his sons, Dennis Jeffrey Cooper, Jr., and Cory Brandon Cooper, and their spouses...
Kaye Allen Moore
Dec 17, 2025
Kaye Allen Moore, 79, went to be with the Lord on December 17, 2025.
A funeral service will be held 3:00 PM, Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Tyro Methodist Church with Pastor Randy Foster and Rev. Daniel Hosler. Burial will follow at Bethel Cemetery.
Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 2:00 to 3:00 PM.
Kaye was born March 14,...
Ruby Shoaf Rowe
Dec 17, 2025
Ruby Shoaf Rowe, 85, of Davidson County, passed away December 17, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Monday, December 22, 2025, at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington.
A funeral service will follow in the chapel at 2:00 PM, with Rev. Darby Gaither officiating.
A private burial will follow.
Ruby was born on June 25,...
Richard Lowder
Dec 16, 2025
Richard David Lowder of Lexington, NC, peacefully passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025, surrounded by his devoted wife, loving children and family.
A memorial service will be held at 2pm Tuesday, December 23 at First Baptist Church, by the Rev. Dr. Ray Howell III. A private inurnment will be held in the church columbarium.
The family will receive friends following the service...
Russell Arlen Jones
Dec 16, 2025
Russell “Russ” Arlen Jones, 60, of Davidson County, passed away on December 16, 2025. A lifelong resident of Davidson County, Russ was born on July 6, 1965, to the late Ralph Arlen Jones and Barbara Ann Harper Jones.
Russ was a gifted, self-taught musician who found joy and purpose in music. He played guitar, piano, and drums, and he especially loved...
Larry Sherrill Morrow
Dec 16, 2025
Larry Sherrill Morrow Jr, of Lexington, N.C passed away on December 16, 2025 in Thomasville. He was 63 years old.
Larry was born on May 26, 1962, in Mooresville, NC, to Larry Sherrill Morrow, Sr. and Mary Joyce Davis and lived a life filled with joy, kindness, and a zest for life that touched all who knew him. Larry was a...
Kimberly Faulk Hege
Dec 16, 2025
Kimberly Faulk Hege, 67, of Welcome, North Carolina, passed away at her home on December 16, 2025. Born on July 7, 1958, in Takoma Park, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Hugh Lee Faulk and Nancy Mae Collins Faulk.
Kim dedicated much of her life to hard work and service to others. She spent 23 years employed with PPG...
Joann Trent Marlow
Dec 15, 2025
Joann Elizabeth Trent Marlow, 75, of Mt. Carmel Road in Lexington passed away Tuesday December 15, 2025 at her home.
A celebration of life will be held at later date.
Mrs. Marlow was born March 7, 1950 in West Virginia to McKinley Trent and Goldie Mae Griffey Trent. Joann enjoyed working crossword puzzles, cooking, and Gospel, she was preceded in death by...
Chandler Jordan Vanover
Dec 11, 2025
Chandler Jordan Vanover, 23, of Davidson County, passed away on December 11, 2025. Born on January 6, 2002, Chandler was the son of the late Timothy Wayne Vanover and Alicia Lee Kennedy. He was born and raised in Davidson County, where he built a life rooted in family, faith, and a love for the outdoors.
Chandler was well known as an...
Lenora Brelsford
Dec 11, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lenora Brelsford, who peacefully departed this life on December 11, 2025, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Lenora was born on October 20, 1933, in Cook County, to Nicholas Peter Ahrens and Lenora Alice Ahrens. Lenora lived a full life, marked by love, kindness, and a warm spirit.
Lenora was a...
Kay Lohr Harris
Dec 11, 2025
Kay Lohr Harris, 70, of Davidson County, passed away Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 5:30 PM, at Lexington Health Care.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Wesley Heights United Methodist Church.
A funeral will follow the visitation at the church with Pastor Joe Barbee and Pastor Jay Belk officiating.
Burial will conclude services at...
Sandra Hilton Beck
Dec 10, 2025
Sandra Lee Hilton Beck, 86, of Yadkin County, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
A service will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 4:00 PM, at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel with Barney Jones officiating.
Sandra was born on November 2, 1939, in Davidson County, to the late Dewey Odell Hilton and Leah Richey Hilton. She worked for many...
Jeana Bush
Dec 9, 2025
Jeana Carol Murphy Bush, 60, of Lexington, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025, at the Hospice Home of High Point, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on May 31, 1965, in Pikeville, Kentucky, to Charles Edward Murphy and Barbara “JoAnn” Murphy, Jeana’s life was marked by deep devotion to those she loved and an unwavering strength that...
Jeana Bush
Dec 9, 2025
Jeana Carol Murphy Bush, 60, of Lexington, passed away peacefully on December9, 2025, at the Hospice Home of High Point, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on May 31, 1965, in Pikeville, Kentucky, to Charles Edward Murphy and Barbara “JoAnn” Murphy, Jeana’s life was marked by deep devotion to those she loved and an unwavering strength that carried...
Obituaries for Davidson Funeral Home
Obituary Notifications
Subscribe to get alerts for new obituaries when Davidson Funeral Home posts tributes

A Year of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.






