obituaries
William Roscoe Porter Jr.
Jul 26, 2026
William Roscoe Porter Jr, “Jr”, 73, of Davidson County, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington.
A funeral service will be held the following day at 2:00 PM, on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at the funeral...
Victor Marcell Palmer
Jul 26, 2026
Victor Marcell Palmer, 75, of Lexington, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Cedar Hills Center.
Born on June 3, 1951, in Davidson County, North Carolina, Victor was the son of the late Robert Vance Palmer and Hazel Louise Hunt Palmer. He was of the Baptist faith and worked for many years as a furniture handler with Lexington Furniture. He will...
Nelwyn Miness Waters
Jul 25, 2026
Nelwyn Miness Waters, 90, passed away at her residence in Davidson County, on July 25, 2026. She was born on August 24, 1935, to the late Marshall Miness and Gladys Miness in the state of Georgia.
A funeral service to honor Nelwyn’s life will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 2:00 PM, at First Assembly of God of Lexington,...
Steven Eugene Earles
Jul 23, 2026
Steven E. Earles, 79, passed away on Thursday July 23, 2026, with family by his side, at Lexington Medical Center. A service will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 2:30 pm at Grace Episcopal Church, in Radford, VA.
Steve was born December 24, 1946, in Radford, VA, to the late Alvin Cecil Earles and Faye Bond Earles Harris.
Steve proudly...
Sarah Boyer Forst
Jul 23, 2026
Sarah Boyer Forst, 90, of Davidson County, passed away with family at her side, on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Lexington Medical Center.
There are no formal services at this time.
Sarah was born on August 11, 1935, in Davidson County, to the late Carlis F Hyatt and Mary Cassidy Hyatt. She was a nurse in the town of Midway at City...
Hoi Nguyen Parsons
Jul 23, 2026
Hoi Nguyen Parsons, 77, of Davidson County, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Hinkle Hospice House.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2026, from 2:00 – 4:00 PM, at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington.
Hoi was born on July 20, 1949, in Vietnam and moved to the United States in the 1970’s. She worked at Lexington Furniture before her...
Misty Floyd
Jul 23, 2026
Misty Hill Floyd, 53, of Lexington, passed away, July 23. 2026, at Alderwood Hospice.
Misty was born February 6, 1973, in Forsyth County, NC, to the late Ray Von and Theresa Metcalf Hill.
Left to cherish her memories are her husband, Jeremy Scott Floyd; her mother-in-law, Dianne Stutts; her brother, Landie Hill (Mary); her grandmother, Dora Kimsey; her niece, Scarlett Hill; her...
Laura Mae Weaver Johnson
Jul 22, 2026
Mrs. Laura Mae Weaver Johnson, 88, of Queens Lane, died Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Hinkle Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Hedrick’s Grove Reformed United Church of Christ, with Mr. Foster Carney officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends...
Rodger Spears
Jul 21, 2026
Rodger Andrew Spears Sr. was born in North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, on October 23, 1948. He passed away at home surrounded by his family.
Rodger is preceded in death by his father, Andrew Spears and his mother, Vernie Church Spears, and his daughter Angie Spears.
Rodger is survived by his children Mary "Libby" Spears Robbins, Wendy Spears, Andy Spears, his wife Samantha...
Beau Marlett Gardner
Jul 21, 2026
Beau Marlett Gardner, 47, of Lexington, died, Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center following a courageous and heroic battle with a sudden, unexpected illness.
The family will recieve friends from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Davidson Funeral Home, Hickory Tree Chapel.
Beau was born on March 1, 1979, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. After his family...
Barbara "Polly" Glenn Boone
Jul 20, 2026
Barbara Glenn Boone, also known to many as "Polly," passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026, in Davidson County at the age of 92.
A lifelong resident of Davidson County, Barbara was born on December 2, 1933, to the late Fred Herman Glenn Sr. and Evie Olithia Taylor Glenn. She spent her life rooted in the community she loved, building friendships...
Dylan Lowell Clayton
Jul 17, 2026
Dylan Lowell Clayton, 26, of Winston-Salem, died, Friday, July 17, 2026, at his home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the Davidson Funeral Home, Hickory Tree Chapel with Pastor Jay Bowers officiating.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM, at the funeral home, prior to the funeral service.
Born on January 17,...
Karen Mitchell Tatum
Jul 16, 2026
Karen Mitchell Tatum, 67, of Winston-Salem, NC, died peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her children and her beloved husband of nearly 47 years, David.
Karen was born on June 11, 1959, to Lucy Mitchell and the late William Mitchell in Danville, VA. After graduating from George Washington High School, she later attended Forsyth Technical Community...
James Leroy Hedrick
Jul 15, 2026
James Leroy Hedrick, 85, of Swicegood Waitman Rd., passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. A beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, and friend, James leaves behind a legacy of hard work, kindness, laughter, and an unwavering love for his family.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, at Davidson Funeral Chapel, Lexington, with Pastor Sammy Allison...
Lewis Gray Swain
Jul 15, 2026
Lewis Gray “Lefty” Swain, 89, of Winston-Salem, N.C. (Midway), passed away on Wednesday July 15, 2026, at the Hospice Hinkle House in Lexington.
He was the son of the late George Kimel and Pauline Swain. Lewis was born in Kernersville, N.C. Lewis attended Kernersville High School and served in the U.S. Army from July 1960-July 1966. Lewis worked at Roadway Express...
Andrew Joseph "Andy" Antkowiak
Jul 13, 2026
Andrew Joseph "Andy" Antkowiak of Welcome, North Carolina, passed away on July 13, 2026, after a long illness, a battle he faced with the same stubborn optimism he brought to every aspect of his life.
Andy was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Dorothy Antkowiak. He is survived by his sister, Catherine Raab; his niece, Jessica Lauten (Darren) ;...
Lonnie Curtis McLeod
Jul 13, 2026
Lonnie Curtis McLeod, 73, of Denton, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 4:00 PM in the Davidson Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Rock Hedrick officiating. The family will receive friends from 3:00 until 4:00 PM prior to the service at the funeral home.
Lonnie was born on May 2,...
Pamela Shoaf Hodge
Jul 12, 2026
Pamela Shoaf Hodge, 73, of Davidson County, passed away at her residence on Sunday, July 12, 2026.
Born on June 6, 1953, in Lexington, North Carolina, Pamela was the daughter of the late Bobby Stevens Shoaf and Geraldine Hedrick Shoaf.
Pamela will be remembered for her deep love and devotion to her family, especially her cherished granddaughter, Rylee Hodge, who she loved...
Julie Monk Lopp
Jul 12, 2026
Julie Monk Lopp, 62, of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Sunday, July 12, 2026.
Born on May 15, 1964, in Davidson County, Julie was the daughter of Daniel Wayne Monk and Nancy Moore Monk.
Julie worked as a waitress at Lexington Barbecue, where she was known for her friendly smile and caring spirit. She enjoyed spending time with...
Gale Virginia Edwards
Jul 12, 2026
Gale Virginia Edwards, 85, of Davidson County, passed away peacefully in her home with family by her side, on Sunday, July 12, 2026.
A service will be held on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM, at Forest Hill Memorial Park, Mausoleum Chapel, with Rev. Kaye Frye officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at their home.
Gale was born...
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