Maxine Parris
May 21, 2026
Maxine Keiffer, 89, of Davidson County, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Hinkle Hospice House.
Service information will be provided once available.
Maxine was born on February 7, 1937, in Davidson County, to the late Ivory Lee Proctor and Della Kennedy Proctor. She retired from Lexington Public Library where she worked in administration.
Those...
Katie Jean Howe Olsen
May 21, 2026
Mrs. Katie Jean Howe Olsen, 80, of Fairway Drive, died Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Hinkle Hospice Home.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 1821 Ashley Loop, Reidsville, NC 27320.
She was born on July 27, 1945, in Rockingham County, to the late William Howard and Edna Lee Abernathy Howe.
Mrs. Olsen...
James "Jimmy" Rex Briles
May 20, 2026
Mr. James Rex Briles, 86, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at his home in Southmont, NC.
Per Mr. Briles wishes, there will be no services.
He was born on May 2, 1940, in Washington, D.C. to the late Rex and Ivy Black Briles. Growing up in Graham, NC, Mr. Briles was an Eagle Scout, Order of the Arrow, and an avid...
Mary Magdalene Britt
May 20, 2026
Mary Hilbourn Britt, 87, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Sunday, May 24, 2026, prior to the service. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Memorial Park.
Born in North Carolina,...
James "J.C." Cleveland Taylor Jr.
May 19, 2026
James "J.C." Cleveland Taylor Jr., 100, of Davidson County, passed away peacefully at his residence on May 19, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on September 24, 1925, in Durham County, North Carolina, J.C. was the son of the late James Cleveland Taylor and Ethel Davis Taylor. A proud veteran, he honorably served his country in the U.S. Navy during...
Anthony "Tony" Wayne Hewett
May 18, 2026
Mr. Anthony “Tony” Wayne Hewett, 69, of New Jersey Church Road, died Monday, May 18, 2026, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
A funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Meadowview Deliverance Tabernacle, located at 210 Sink Inn Road, Lexington, with Bro. David Roper officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Hill Memorial Park....
Hunter Lanning
May 15, 2026
Hunter Lanning, 25, of Davidson County, passed away peacefully at his home, in the presence of his loving family.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington. A funeral will be held the following day, Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM, at Smith Grove Baptist Church with Pastor Terry...
Brenda Wilson
May 15, 2026
Brenda Louise Wilson, 73, of Lexington, passed away May 15, 2026, at Hinkle Hospice House.
Brenda was born July 31, 1952, in Davidson County NC, to the late Herman and Janie Passmore Wilson. Brenda worked for Thomasville Furniture in plant C for 20+ years. She loved watching dirt track racing, baking and decorating cakes, but most of all she loved spending...
Samuel Luther Welch
May 14, 2026
Samuel “Sam” Luther Welch, 73, of Lexington, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center after a period of declining health.
A homegoing celebration will be held at 2:00 PM, on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at Grace Baptist Church with Rev. Keith Hudak, Rev. Josh Harvey, Hon. Mark Walker,...
Ella Mae Snider Beck
May 13, 2026
Ella Mae Snider Beck passed away in peace on May 13th, 2026. She was born on January 11, 1922, one of ten children, to William Jones and Effie Ingram Snider in Denton NC.
She was predeceased by her husband, H. Lohr Beck, and granddaughter, Lydian E. Beck. She is survived by her sons, Tony L. Beck (Donna Younts), and Kent Beck...
Charlee Brooke
May 12, 2026
Charlee Brooke of Lexington passed away Tuesday May 12, 2026.
A visitation will be held from 1:00pm - 2:00pm Sunday May 17, 2026, followed by a funeral service at 2:00 pm in the Davidson Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Mark Rachels officiating services. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Memorial Park.
Charlee was born February 9, 2026, in Davidson County to Dylan...
Michael Darin Sink
May 12, 2026
Michael Darin Sink, 57, of Andrew Sink Road in Lexington, passed away Tuesday May 12, 2026, at his home.
A funeral service will be held 11:00am Thursday May 14, 2026, at the Davidson Funeral Home Chapel in Lexington with Dr. Gary Gibson officiating services. Burial will follow at Reedy Creek Baptist Church.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 Wednesday...
William Grady Templeton, Jr.
May 11, 2026
William “Spanky” Grady Templeton Jr., 68, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, gained his wings on Monday, May 11, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born August 16, 1957, Spanky was the beloved son of William Grady Templeton Sr. and Margaret Wyatt Templeton. He carried a spirit that drew people in—kindhearted and full of character.
Throughout his life, Spanky worked hard and...
Bobby Harmon Wimmer
May 5, 2026
Bobby Harmon Wimmer, 96, of Welcome, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, May 8, 2026, at Center Church of Welcome with Pastor Mitch Wilson officiating. Burial will immediately follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Davidson Funeral Home, Hickory Tree from...
Tina Renee Hamilton
May 4, 2026
Mrs. Tina Renee Gurley Hamilton, 57, passed away Monday May 4, 2026, in her home. She was born October 8, 1968, in Guilford County NC to Mary Loggins Gurley and the late Joseph Farrell Gurley. For over 20 years Tina worked as a food artist for Kearney’s Drive-In in Lexington NC. In addition to her mother Tina is survived by...
Lin Sear
May 3, 2026
Lin Sear, 100, of Davidson County, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her family.
A service to honor Lin’s life will be held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM, at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington.
Born on January 10, 1926, in Cambodia, Lin was known throughout her life as a true servant, a woman whose generous...
Lois Buhr Cranford
May 2, 2026
Lois Buhr Cranford, 93, of Lexington, NC, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.
Born on January 27, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois, to Loretta Mantuefel Buhr and Carl Nicolas Buhr.
She served in the United States Navy and was a dedicated member of Lifepoint Church. She worked for many years and retired from the former Lexington State Bank. She...
Bennie K. Ward
May 2, 2026
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, Bennie K. Ward departed this earth. Born in Lexington, NC to the late G.J. Ward and Vaudie M. Ward. Preceding him in death were two grandsons, 10-month-old Raleigh Ward and five-year-old Jeffrey Ward. Also, preceding him were two brothers Charles F. Ward and Terry J. Ward and one sister, Jane W. Decker.
Born and raised on a...
Jerry Brindle, Jr.
May 1, 2026
Jerry Brindle Jr., age 59, of Thomasville, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center.
Jerry was born on August 12, 1966, to the late Jerry Brindle Sr. and Helen Marie Byerly Brindle. A man who appreciated the simple side of life, Jerry was happiest when he was tinkering with a project or finding joy in the...
Glenda Smith Walters
May 1, 2026
Glenda Smith Walters, 70, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026.
Born on January 27, 1956, in Davidson County, North Carolina, Glenda was the daughter of the late B. Glenn Smith and Carole Biesecker Lemon. She dedicated many years of service working with Liberty Home Health Care, where she compassionately cared for others and made a lasting difference in the lives...
