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Tiffany Marie Gosselin

Tiffany Marie Gosselin

Oct 16, 2023

“You show that you are a letter from Christ..Written…with the Spirit of God.” [2 Corinthians 3:3]

“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you. Before you were born I set you apart;  I appointed you as a prophet to the nations” [Jeremiah 1:5]…and set apart she was.

Before her form was created, before...

Adam Stewart Dehass

Adam Stewart Dehass

Oct 16, 2023

On October 16, 2023, our beloved Adam DeHass was called home to be with the Lord, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and unwavering devotion. We gather to celebrate his life, giving glory to God for the time we were blessed to share with this remarkable soul.

Born in Coatesville, PA, on October 6, 1988, Adam...

Boyd Lee Berrier

Boyd Lee Berrier

Oct 15, 2023

Boyd Lee Berrier passed away October 15, 2023 in Davidson County NC.  He was  born on February 17, 1946, to Grady Lee Berrier and Arlene Louya Berrier.

Boyd is survived by his loving wife, Edna Sue Hedrick Berrier, their son, David Lee Berrier, and their daughter, Kristie Lee Motley. He is preceded in death by his sister,...

Cecelia Hill

Cecelia Hill

Oct 15, 2023

Cecelia Mae Newcomb Hill, 65, of Lexington, passed peacefully on October 15, 2023, at her home in Lexington.

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

Mrs. Hill was born November 6, 1957, Lewes Delaware, to Norman Dove Newcomb Sr. and Alberta Polite Newcomb. Her passion was her faith, family, especially...

Raymond Alfred Smith

Raymond Alfred Smith

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,...

Willard Michael Mccroskey

Willard Michael Mccroskey

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....

Lena Mae Lanier Presnell

Lena Mae Lanier Presnell

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....

Juanita Stokes Hughes

Juanita Stokes Hughes

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...

Patricia Kaye Beane

Patricia Kaye Beane

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...

Darlene Humphries Lesinski

Darlene Humphries Lesinski

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...

Shirley Mae Hill Ryder

Shirley Mae Hill Ryder

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...

Brenda Carol Kennedy

Brenda Carol Kennedy

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...

Jeanie Cross Byerly

Jeanie Cross Byerly

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...

Allan Thompson

Allan Thompson

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...

Ralph Simmons

Ralph Simmons

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...

Erma Loretta Howell

Erma Loretta Howell

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...

Shirley Jean Freeman

Shirley Jean Freeman

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...

Linda Bruff Foster

Linda Bruff Foster

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...

Richard Gordon Gregory

Richard Gordon Gregory

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...

Martin Arnold Norris

Martin Arnold Norris

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,...

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