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Martha Church

Martha Church

Jul 24, 2023

Martha S. Church

September 24, 1934 – July 24, 2023

Martha was born in Lexington on September 24, 1934, the second youngest of Azielee and Garland Sink’s six children and the last survivor. Petite, soft-spoken, and tender-hearted, she was also feisty and quick. “She could run like a damn deer,” said her brother Tommy.

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Chris Mize

Chris Mize

Jul 24, 2023

Chris Mize, born on February 17, 1971, in Davidson County, North Carolina, left this world on July 24, 2023. He was a beloved son, a cherished friend, and a passionate traveler who touched the lives of many with his vibrant personality and infectious joy for life.

Funeral services will be Saturday July 29, 2023, at 11:00 am...

Jackie Alvin Leonard

Jackie Alvin Leonard

Jul 23, 2023

Jackie Alvin Leonard, 82, of Lexington, passed away July 23, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem.

A celebration of his life will be held at 10:00 am Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Forest Hill Memorial Park Cemetery with the Rev. Sandy Young officiating and military rites to follow. The family will receive friends following the...

Ruby Moore

Ruby Moore

Jul 22, 2023

Nellie “Ruby” Davis Moore, a beloved member of the Madison Heights Freewill Baptist Church and a devoted mother and grandmother, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 22, 2023, at the age of 91, at Davidson Health and Rehab.

Nellie was born on June 6, 1932, in Hamlet, NC, to her parents, Joseph Davis...

Robert Gray Shoaf

Robert Gray Shoaf

Jul 22, 2023

Robert Gray Shoaf Sr., 75, of Lexington, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023, at his home.

A funeral service will be held 2 PM Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Midway  Church with Pastor David Hedrick and Minister Timothy Robertson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6 to...

Roy Eldon Whitmire

Roy Eldon Whitmire

Jul 22, 2023

Roy Eldon Whitmire, 82, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023, at his home.

Mr. Whitmire was born March 29, 1941, to Fred and Rollie May Whitmire in Lauratown, Arkansas. He is preceded in death by his siblings, as well as his daughter, Wendy Mechelle Hodges.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday,...

Dana Hedrick

Dana Hedrick

Jul 21, 2023

Dana Lynn Goss Hedrick, a cherished wife, mother, sister, and friend, departed from this world on Friday, July 21, 2023, at Lexington Medical Center. She was born in Davidson County on April 11, 1959, to her loving parents, Frankie Goss and Janet Gail Thompson, both of whom preceded her in death. Dana had a profound impact on the lives...

Doris Christine Leonard

Doris Christine Leonard

Jul 21, 2023

Doris Christine Leonard, 81, of Lexington went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 21, 2023, at Grayson Creek Assisted Living.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, July 24, 2023, at Shiloh Church with the Rev. Danny Leonard officiating.

Doris was born in Davidson County on September...

Richard C Brady

Richard C Brady

Jul 20, 2023

Richard C. Brady, 83, of Lexington, passed away July 20, 2023, at his home.

A celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday, July 23, 2023, at Davidson Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Jason Koontz officiating. The service will be live streamed at www.facebook.com/davidson.funeralhome Burial will follow in the Beck’s Evangelical Lutheran Church...

Clark Leonard Darr

Clark Leonard Darr

Jul 17, 2023

Clark Leonard Darr, 81, passed away Monday, July 17, 2023, at his home in Lexington, North Carolina.

A private celebration of his life with military rites will be held at a later date.

Mr. Darr was born in Davidson County, NC January 3, 1942, to Fred Leonard Darr and Evva Nifong Darr. Clark was a...

Jimmy Monte Warner

Jimmy Monte Warner

Jul 17, 2023

Jimmy Monte Warner, 73 of High Point passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023. A memorial service will be held 11:am Saturday July 29, 2023 ay Arrington Heights Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Doug McGee officiating services. A committal service will be held at 3:00 pm at the Norman Cemetery in Norman. Jimmy was born in Montgomery County, North Carolina...

Bernice Lee Leonard

Bernice Lee Leonard

Jul 17, 2023

Bernice Ryder Leonard, 87, of Lexington, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, July 17, 2023.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at 2:00 PM, at Shiloh United Methodist with Doug Rowe officiating.

The family will receive friends on Friday, July 21, 2023, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at...

Jimmy Wendell Yarbrough

Jimmy Wendell Yarbrough

Jul 16, 2023

James Wendell Yarbrough, 55, passed away, July 16, 2023.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, July 22, 2023, at 11:00 am, at Center Hill Baptist Church, burial to follow at the church cemetery. The family will visit with friends prior to the service from 10:00 to 11:00 am.

James was born December 28, 1967 to...

Mary Langacher Robertson

Mary Langacher Robertson

Jul 14, 2023

Mary Henry Langacher Robertson, 85, passed away Friday July 14, 2023 at Brighton Gardens of Winston Salem, North Carolina.

No services will be held at this time.

Mrs. Robertson was born December 14, 1937 in Franklin County Ohio to Karl Thomas Langacher and Helen Margery Henry Langacher.  Mary attended Denison University and was a member...

Carr Monroe "Chip" Ward Iii

Carr Monroe "Chip" Ward Iii

Jul 14, 2023

Carr Monroe Ward III (Chip) age 83, died Friday, July 14, 2023. Chip was born April 21, 1940, in Davidson County to CM Ward Jr. and Louise Revelle Ward. He was a graduate of Lexington Senior High School, 1958. He was the owner of Hedgecock Builder Supply of Lexington, NC.

Chip is survived by his wife Kaye...

Betty Lee Mabe

Betty Lee Mabe

Jul 13, 2023

Betty Lee Mabe age 59 died Thursday, July 13 at her home.

Betty was born December 28, 1963, in Forsyth County to Paul Allen Merrell and Alice Kennedy Merrell. She retired from City of Winston-Salem. Betty loved going to Emerald Isle, walking the beach, and listening to the Eagles. She is preceded in death by her parents...

Hailey Grace Brinkley

Hailey Grace Brinkley

Jul 13, 2023

Miss Hailey Brinkley passed away Thursday, July 13, 2023 at UNC Chapel Hill.

A funeral service will be held Monday, July 17, 2023 at 11:00 am, at Freedom Baptist Church. Burial will follow at 3:00 pm, at Rowan Memorial Park.

Family will visit with friends Sunday, July 16, 2023 from 4-6 pm at Davidson Funeral...

Virginia Jackson Mason

Virginia Jackson Mason

Jul 12, 2023

Virginia Jackson Mason, 78, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC.

A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Davidson Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Reny Fisher officiating. The service will be live streamed at www.facebook.com/davidson.funeralhome followed by a 1:00 pm burial at Salisbury...

Herbert Clyde Watson Iii

Herbert Clyde Watson Iii

Jul 12, 2023

Herbert “Herb” Clyde Watson III, age 75, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at his farm barn in Winston Salem.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Monday, July 17, 2023, at Friedberg Moravian Church conducted by Pastor Jimmy Newsome and burial to follow in the church graveyard.

The family will see friends prior...

David Roger Hutchens

David Roger Hutchens

Jul 9, 2023

David “Slick” Roger Hutchens, 78, of Lexington, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023, at Hospice of Davidson County.

No formal services will be held at this time.

Mr. Hutchens was born March 24, 1945, in Davidson County to Roger “Bud” Hutchens and Agnes Hutchens. In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by...

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