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John Raymond Coppley, Jr.

John Raymond Coppley, Jr.

Jul 8, 2023

John Raymond Coppley Jr, 91, of Davidson County, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2023, at his home.

A funeral will be held 11 AM Thursday, July 13, 2023, at the Davidson Funeral Home Chapel, Lexington, with Pastor Craig Bartholomew officiating.

Burial will follow the service at Salisbury National Cemetery located at 501 Statesville Blvd. in...

Loretta Truitt Burton

Loretta Truitt Burton

Jul 6, 2023

Loretta Yvonne Truitt Burton, age 82, of Thomasville, passed away July 6, 2023, at Hospice of the Piedmont.

Funeral will be held on Monday, July 10, 2023 at 2 o’clock, at Pilgrim Reformed Church in Lexington, NC, with Pastor Richard Moore officiating.

The family will receive friends following the service in the fellowship hall.

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Rachel Jean Semones

Rachel Jean Semones

Jul 5, 2023

Rachel Jean Norman Semones, 74, of Lexington, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023.

A funeral will be held Sunday, July 16, 2023, at 6:00 PM at the Lexington Davidson Funeral Home Chapel, with Mark Rachels officiating.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 – 6:00 PM Sunday, July 16, 2023, at the funeral home.

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Kevin Brent Shelton Sr.

Kevin Brent Shelton Sr.

Jul 5, 2023

Kevin Brent Shelton, Sr., 68, of Lexington passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at his home.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Kevin was born on September 6, 1954, in Lawrence County, Indiana to Orville Winford Shelton and Lois Evelyn Craig Shelton.

Along with his parents he is...

Derek Christian Hammer Sr.

Derek Christian Hammer Sr.

Jul 5, 2023

Derek Christian Hammer, Sr., 58, of Lexington passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023.

A memorial service will be held Saturday July 22, 2023, at 11:00 am, at Davidson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lomax Skinner officiating and military honors to follow. Visitation with family and friends will be held prior to the service from 10:30 am...

Peggy Jean Canady

Peggy Jean Canady

Jul 5, 2023

Peggy Jean Austin Canady, 88, of Lexington, passed at her home, Wednesday, July 5, 2023.

A funeral service will be held at 11am Saturday, July 8, 2023 in Davidson Funeral Home Chapel in Lexington, with Pastor Gerald Shean officiating.  Burial will follow at Forest Hill Memorial Park.

Family will receive friends from 6pm until 8pm,...

Gloria June Whittington Brooks

Gloria June Whittington Brooks

Jul 3, 2023

Gloria June Whittington Brooks, 74, of Lexington, NC, died at her home July 3, 2023.

A funeral service will be held at Davidson Funeral Home Chapel, Friday July 7, 2023, 2:00 pm, with Rev. David Kelley officiating.  A burial will follow at Forest Hill Memorial Park.

Family will visit with family and friends Thursday, July...

Norma Jean Essick

Norma Jean Essick

Jul 2, 2023

Norma Jean Essick, 87, of Lexington, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Lexington Medical Center.

A graveside service will be held 10 AM Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Parklawn Memorial Gardens with Rev. Tommy Hepler officiating.

Jean was born February 10, 1936, in Davidson County, to Mr. Elmer James Essick and Mrs. Savannah Hartman...

Marie Norman

Marie Norman

Jul 2, 2023

Marie Parks Norman, 100, of Lexington, went to be with her Lord and Savior on July 2, 2023, at Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington.

A funeral service will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Bethany Church, where she was a member with the Rev. Adam Benson officiating. Burial will follow in the...

Robert Dawson Daniels, Sr.

Robert Dawson Daniels, Sr.

Jul 1, 2023

Mr. Robert “Bob” D. Daniels, Sr., 86, of 188 Hope Drive, Lexington, NC, passed away from this earthly life into the eternal presence of God whom he served for many years since being born again in August 1961.  For 54 years, Bob was married to Katy (Chris) Harrell Daniels who preceded him in death (deceased November 23, 2012).  Bob...

Shirley Atkins Younts

Shirley Atkins Younts

Jun 30, 2023

Shirley Younts, 86 passed away June 30, 2023 at her home, surrounded by family.  Mrs Younts was born February 1st, 1937 in Davidson County to Henry Garfield and Virginia Saltz Atkins.  She spent her whole life in Lexington and on July 4th 1954 married the love of her life Jacob Bryce Younts.

She was preceded in death...

Clayton Leonard

Clayton Leonard

Jun 30, 2023

Clayton Thomas Leonard, 58, of Lexington left his earthly home on Friday, June 30, 2023, to be with his Lord and Savior. The family will receive friends from 5-7pm Wednesday, July 5 at Davidson Funeral Home. A private graveside will be held at Salisbury National Cemetery. Clayton was born on December 23, 1964, in Davidson County to Donald Eugene Leonard...

Grace Mae Bradshaw

Grace Mae Bradshaw

Jun 30, 2023

Grace Mae Newsom Bradshaw, 91, of Davidson County, went to be with her lord and savior on June 30, 2023.

Grace was born on January 16, 1932, in Warren County, North Carolina to Henry Van Newsom and Lottie Mae Newsome.  She is preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Andrew Jackson Bradshaw.

She...

Buddy Clark Gentry

Buddy Clark Gentry

Jun 29, 2023

Buddy Clark Gentry, 85, passed away on June 29th, 2023, following a brief illness. Buddy was born on November 15th, 1937, in Winston Salem, North Carolina to the late Walter Clark Gentry II and Mary Blanche (Knouse) Gentry. Buddy enjoyed traveling with his wife Jan, hunting, and fishing with his sons, playing cards, watching his children and grandchildren play...

Stewart Scottie Swing

Stewart Scottie Swing

Jun 29, 2023

Stewart Scottie Swing, 64, of Lexington passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at his home.

Stewart was born on February 21, 1959, in Davidson County to Mary Varner Thompson.  He was a self-employed painter, and he enjoyed working with his hands, especially on motorcycles.  He was preceded in death by his mother and his wife, Christina...

Richard Dermont Musgrave

Richard Dermont Musgrave

Jun 28, 2023

Richard Dermont Musgrave Sr, 81, of Davidson County, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Rowan Medical Center.

A graveside service will be conducted on Saturday, July 1, 2023at 10:00 AM, at Forest Hill Memorial Park, with Steve Kiger officiating.

Richard was born on June 22, 1942, in Davidson County, to the late Paul and...

Gary Allen Armstrong

Gary Allen Armstrong

Jun 27, 2023

Gary Allen Armstrong, 73, of Winston-Salem passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington.

A celebration of life will be held 2-4 PM July 29, 2023, at the American Legion Post 290 at 446 South Main St. King, NC 27021

Gary was born in Chave County, NM, on September 29,...

Rhonda Sturkie

Rhonda Sturkie

Jun 27, 2023

Rhonda Hughes Sturkie, 61, of Lexington passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at her home surrounded by family.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, July 22, 2023 at 11:00 AM, at Cid Community Church with Rev. Doug Rowe officiating.

Rhonda was born on November 6, 1961, in Davidson County to Larry Gene...

Judy Leonard Michael

Judy Leonard Michael

Jun 26, 2023

Judy Mae Leonard Michael, age 82, of Lexington passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023.

A funeral service will be held at 2pm on Thursday, June 29th in the Davidson Funeral Home Lexington Chapel with Rev. David Langley officiating.  The family will have a private burial.

Visitation with family and friends will be held from...

Carolyn Belva Cheatwood

Carolyn Belva Cheatwood

Jun 26, 2023

Carolyn Cheatwood, 91, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2023, at Sagecrest Alzheimer's Care Center in San Angelo, TX, surrounded by family.

Carolyn Belva was born to David and Magdalene Leonard on May 20, 1932, in Lexington, NC.  Carolyn grew up in Lexington and graduated in 1950 from Welcome High School where she was involved in many...

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