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Harold Dean Robertson

Harold Dean Robertson

Apr 9, 2023

Harold Dean Robertson, Sr., 78, of Lexington, NC, passed away on April 9, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center after an extended illness.

Harold was born February 11, 1945 in Forsyth County to Curtis Marvin Robertson and Ada Leftwich Robertson.  He attended Mineral Springs High School.  Harold worked in the flooring industry for...

Tommy Henry Sowers

Tommy Henry Sowers

Apr 9, 2023

Thomas Henry Sowers of Welcome, 77, passed away April 9, 2023, at his home.  He was born January 17, 1946, in Davidson County to the late Willie Melvin and Florence Sink Sowers.

Thomas retired from Shaw Industries.  He was a member of Bethesda United Methodist Church.

Mr. Sowers is survived...

Janet Dunning

Janet Dunning

Apr 8, 2023

Janet Faye Goodwin Dunning, 68, a resident of Lexington, passed away Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Hinkle Hospice Home in Lexington. Janet was born in Rowan County to the late Woodie France and Mary Nannie Goodwin on August 2, 1954. She worked for Goodwill for several years. Janet was a loving mother, wife, sister, and friend who enjoyed...

Larry Willard Blevins

Larry Willard Blevins

Apr 7, 2023

Larry Blevins, 74, of Davidson County, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, and loved ones, on Friday morning, April 7, 2023.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 3:00 PM, at True Light Baptist Church, with Pastor Harold Harper officiating. Family will receive friends from 2:00 –...

Dean Leonard

Dean Leonard

Apr 7, 2023

Rickey “Dean” Leonard, 77, of Lexington, passed away April 7, 2023, at Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington.

A celebration of his life will be held Saturday and Sunday from 1-5 at the home.

Dean was born February 17, 1946, in Davidson County, to Robert Lee Leonard Sr. and Pearl Victoria...

Louise Wilson

Louise Wilson

Apr 7, 2023

Mrs. Louise Tysinger Wilson, 99, of Hugh Miller Road, and formerly of Hopedale St, died Friday, April 7, 2023 at her home. A funeral service will be held at 3pm Wednesday, April 12 at Leonard Road Baptist Church, by the Rev. Tommy Hepler. Burial will follow at Holloways Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8pm Tuesday at...

Dicky Talbert

Dicky Talbert

Apr 4, 2023

Richard “Dicky” Martin Talbert, 69, of Advance went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Saturday, April 8, 2023, in the Lighthouse Baptist Church Family Life Center in Welcome with Pastors Avery Varnadore and Howard Moffitt officiating. Burial will...

Teresa Ann Nifong

Teresa Ann Nifong

Apr 3, 2023

Teresa Nifong age 65 of Kennedy Road died Monday, April 3, 2023, at High Point Medical Center.

A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, April 7, 2023, at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel. Family will receive family and friends from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm prior to service.

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Bill James

Bill James

Apr 1, 2023

William (Bill) James age 83 of Lexington passed away Saturday April 1, 2023 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital surrounded by family. A graveside service will be 2:00 pm Wednesday at Good Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery conducted by Pastor Johnny Lord.  The family will see friends from 6-8 pm Tuesday at Davidson Funeral Home Hickory Tree Chapel. ...

Oakleigh Mae Faith Talley

Oakleigh Mae Faith Talley

Mar 31, 2023

Oakleigh Mae Faith Talley, of Lexington, another one of God’s angles went to heaven on March 31, 2023.

A celebration of her life will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Cotton Grove Methodist with great uncle Terry Kirkus officiating the service. The family will see friends following the service at...

Mary Jewell "Bonnie" Hodges Lackey

Mary Jewell "Bonnie" Hodges Lackey

Mar 30, 2023

Beautiful Mary Jewell (Bonnie) Hodges Lackey, 81, of Lexington, mother, grandmother, mother-in-law and first lady of Wayside Baptist Tabernacle  went home to be with her Lord and Savior peacefully with her family by her side, March 30, 2023, at her home.

A celebration of her life will be held at 2:00 pm Monday April...

Jesse Ray Taylor

Jesse Ray Taylor

Mar 30, 2023

Jesse Ray Taylor, 74, of Lexington, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at his home.

Jesse was born on January 31, 1949, in Richmond, Virginia, to the late Josephine Fry and Jesse Roy Taylor.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Richard and four...

Paityn Ryleigh Bryant

Paityn Ryleigh Bryant

Mar 30, 2023

Our precious Paityn was called to her heavenly home suddenly on March 30, 2023. She was given a nativity set a week ago and asked to hold the baby Jesus, and now he is holding her.

A celebration of Paityn’s life will be held at a later date.

Paityn was...

Nellie Clodfelter Swicegood

Nellie Clodfelter Swicegood

Mar 29, 2023

Nellie Ruth Clodfelter Swicegood age 90, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Lexington Health Care.

A graveside service will be 3:00 pm Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Faith Church Cemetery conducted by Pastor Michael Gates. Mrs. Swicegood will lie in state Sunday 1:30-2:30 at Davidson Funeral Home Hickory Tree...

Juanita Chapman Leonard

Juanita Chapman Leonard

Mar 29, 2023

Marilyn Juanita Chapman Leonard, age 70 of Lexington, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at Lexington Health Care Center.

A graveside service will be held at 11am on Saturday, April 1 st in the Mausoleum Chapel at Forest Hill Memorial Park officiated by Rev. Doug McGee.

Visitation...

Meldon Wayne Gillespie

Meldon Wayne Gillespie

Mar 29, 2023

Meldon “Wayne” Gillespie, 68, of Davidson County, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at his home.

A funeral service will be held at the mausoleum at Forest Hill Memorial Park at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, April 4, 2023, with Herman Powell officiating.

Wayne was born on January 12, 1955, in Davidson County to the...

Marcia Lynn Myers

Marcia Lynn Myers

Mar 28, 2023

Marcia Lynn Athay Myers, 62, of Lexington, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at Hinkle Hospice House with loved ones by her side.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at 2:00 PM, at the Davidson Funeral Home Chapel, Lexington, with Dr. Robert Floyd officiating. Family will receive friends from 1:00 –...

Richard Canady Baxley

Richard Canady Baxley

Mar 28, 2023

Richard Canady Baxley of Lexington, North Carolina, went to be with his Lord in the early hours of March 28th, 2023. Richard was born and raised in Scotland County, NC, where he received his early education. Later, he graduated from Pfeiffer University and UNC Chapel Hill, receiving his Master's Degree in Public Health. Richard remained dedicated to his work in...

Dylan Eugene Phillips

Dylan Eugene Phillips

Mar 27, 2023

Dylan Eugene Phillips, 19, of Waitman Road in Lexington passed away unexpectedly of natural causes.

A funeral service will be held 4pm Monday April 3, 2023 at Davidson Funeral Home Lexington Chapel with Rev. Andy Clark officiating services. A graveside service will be held at a later date.

The family...

Carlie Lee Snider

Carlie Lee Snider

Mar 27, 2023

Carlie Lee Snider, 78, of Paul Workman Road, died Monday March 27, 2023 at Atrium Wake Forest Lexington Medical Center in Lexington.

A graveside service will be held 9:00 am Friday April 7, 2023 at the National Cemetery in Salisbury N.C. with Pastor Wendell Sparrow conducting services.

Mr. Snider was...

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