Helen Baker Long
Jul 30, 2023
Helen Carol Baker Long, born on January 10, 1940, to Nathan Edward Baker and Helen Mae Johnson Baker, peacefully passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at Davie Medical Center in Clemmons. She was 83 years old. Helen was a devoted homemaker and held strong ties to her Baptist Faith throughout her life. She was married to Charles Lindsay...
Glendora Hendley Owens
Jul 29, 2023
Glendora Hendley Owens, 75, of Lexington, Passed away July 29, 2023, at Lexington Health Care in Lexington.
A celebration of her life will be at a later date.
Mrs. Owens was born June 27, 1948, in Stanley County to John Frank Hendley Jr. and Margie Hildreth Hendley. Glendora attended Mountain View Baptist Church, was retired...
Tommy "Red" Shaw
Jul 29, 2023
Tommy “Red” Shaw, 56, of Lexington, passed away July 29, 2023, at his home in Lexington, surrounded by his family and friends.
A celebration of his life will be held at 3:00 pm Sunday, August 6, 2023, at Journey Church of Lexington conducted by Pastors Mark Rachels and Matt Leonard where it will be livestream at https://m.facebook.com/journeychurchoflexington...
Nellie Brown Coon
Jul 29, 2023
Nellie Brown Coon, 105, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Mallard Ridge Assisted Living.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Daniels Lutheran Church with Pastor Pierson Shaw officiating.
The family will receive friends following the service in the church’s fellowship hall.
Mrs. Coon...
Edith Jarrett Lumsden
Jul 28, 2023
Edith Donnie Jarrett Lumsden, age 99, of Lexington, NC, peacefully passed away on Friday, July 28, 2023, at Hinkle Hospice in Lexington. She was surrounded by her loved ones as she embarked on her journey to eternal rest. A funeral service to celebrate her remarkable life will be held at Center Hill Baptist Church on Friday, August 4th at...
Bonnie Blackwelder
Jul 27, 2023
Bonnie Hervey Blackwelder, 75, of Lexington, NC passed away at home on July 27 in the care of Davidson County Hospice.
Born in Charleston, WV on May 18, 1948 to Phyllis and George E. Hervey III. She was a graduate of West Virginia University.
Bonnie was an award winning teacher and lover of animals. She...
David Colon Nifong
Jul 26, 2023
Mr. David Colon Nifong, 90, of Lexington, NC passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at the Hinkle Hospice House of Davidson County. Colon was affectionately known as “Chief” to his close family and “Coach” to so many of his football players over the years.
He was born in Davidson County on December 12, 1932, to...
Jennifer Lee Adams
Jul 26, 2023
Jennifer Lee Adams, 52, of Davidson County, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2023, at Trellis Supportive Care. Jennifer was born on May 21, 1971, to Gary Mitchell Lee and Geraldine “Ginger” Lebur Simmons Lee. Left to cherish her memory are her parents, her beloved husband of the home, Michael Chris Adams, her children, John Preston Blalock, Jr., Leah Blalock,...
Kim Calvert Laine
Jul 25, 2023
Kim Calvert Laine, 61, of Fairview Drive, died Tuesday, July 25 at Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington. A memorial service will be held at 4pm Tuesday, August 1 at the Davidson Funeral Home Chapel, by the Rev. Gary McGhee. The family will receive friends following the memorial service. Kim was born December 31, 1961 in Davidson County to Jack Andrew...
Michael Anthony Scott
Jul 25, 2023
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael Anthony Scott, a beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather. He peacefully left this world on July 25, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Michael's journey began on August 6, 1964, the son of Henry Franklin Scott Sr. and Fannie Ruth Powell Scott.
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Larry Wayne Epley
Jul 24, 2023
Larry Wayne Epley, a beloved son, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2023, at the age of 77. He was born on September 16, 1945, in Davidson County, the cherished son of James Howard Epley and Ellen Marie Smith Epley Johnson.
Larry was a man of great character and unwavering dedication to his...
Florence Faye Kearns
Jul 24, 2023
Florence Faye Everhart Kearns, 90, of Lexington, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, July 24, 2023.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Friday, July 28, 2023, at Bethesda United Methodist Church with Pastor Janet Dixon officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from...
Robbin Hamilton Tester
Jul 24, 2023
Robbin Gayle Hamilton Tester, a devoted wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully at her home on July 24, 2023, at the age of 69. She was born in Davidson County, the cherished daughter of Harvey Clarence Hamilton and Edna Edith Mann Hamilton.
Throughout her life, Robbin found fulfillment in her work as an inspector for Baker...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
