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Lois Buhr Cranford

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

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.

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

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...

Gloria Waddle

Gloria Waddle

May 1, 2026

Gloria Dean Mofield Waddle, 87, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026, at her residence, with her loving husband, Robert, by her side.

Gloria was born on May 30, 1938, in Kentucky to the late Marion Mofield and Fonnie Dick Mofield. She was a devoted and faithful Christian whose life reflected her deep love for her family, her faith, and her...

Carolyn Bowman Hill

Carolyn Bowman Hill

May 1, 2026

Carolyn Bowman Hill, 73, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026, at Hinkle Hospice House.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Konnoak Hills Moravian Church with Rev. Russ Post-May officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be held 12:00 to 1:00 PM Thursday, May 7, 2026.

Born on October 10, 1952, in...

Judy Lanier

Judy Lanier

Apr 30, 2026

Judy Hedrick Lanier, 83, of Lexington, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Hinkle Hospice House.

A private graveside service was held at Forest Hill Memorial Park.

Judy was born December 8, 1942, in Davidson County to William Allen Hedrick and Edith Crotts Hedrick.  She Graduated from Central Davidson High School, where she was a cheerleader.  She attended Davidson County Community College,...

Johnny Michael Ferguson

Johnny Michael Ferguson

Apr 30, 2026

Johnny Michael Ferguson, 57, of Lexington, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Hinkle Hospice House.

Born August 1, 1968, in Iredell County, Johnny was a proud serviceman who honorably served his country as a combat medic in the United States Army. He was an all-American man whose life was centered on God, country, and family. Known to many as an...

Judy Gayle Johnson

Judy Gayle Johnson

Apr 30, 2026

Ms. Judy Gayle Johnson, 78, died Thursday, April 30, 2026, at her home.

The family will conduct a private memorial service at a later date.

She was born on March 20, 1948, in Forsyth County, to the late William Clemon Johnson, Jr. and Margaret Elizabeth Link Johnson.

Ms. Johnson worked in childcare for many years and loved children dearly. She was always very...

George Frank Barney

George Frank Barney

Apr 30, 2026

Mr. George Frank Barney, 94, of Arvil Hunt Road, died Thursday, April 30, 2026, at his home.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Davidson Funeral Chapel in Lexington. Interment will follow in Forest Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Mr. Barney...

Nancy Snider Kepley

Nancy Snider Kepley

Apr 28, 2026

Nancy Snider Kepley, 82, of Davidson County, passed away on April 28, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Ira Snider and Mary Sharpe Snider. She was raised in Welcome, NC. Nancy graduated from North Davidson High School in 1962 and continued her education at Ashmore Business College.

Over the years, Nancy worked with Lexington Telephone Company, Power and Telephone...

LaDeana Presnell Spruill

LaDeana Presnell Spruill

Apr 28, 2026

LaDeana Presnell Spruill, 53, of Lexington, North Carolina, went to be with the Lord on April 28, 2026.

Born on December 21, 1972, LaDeana was the daughter of Wanda and Dean Presnell. Affectionately known as “Deana,” she was a devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished daughter, sister, and friend. Her warmth, kindness, and unwavering love for her family will be deeply...

Walser Lee Hicks

Walser Lee Hicks

Apr 27, 2026

Walser “Lee” Hicks, Jr., 74, of Midway, passed away, Monday, April 27, 2026, at his home.

Born in Winston-Salem, on September 4, 1951, he was the son of the late Walser Lee Hicks, Sr. and the late Attareese Faeson Wright. He married the love of his life, Sandra “Sandy” Lee Shoemaker Hicks on October 12, 1980, they were blessed to share...

Mary "Joyce" Owens Bevan

Mary "Joyce" Owens Bevan

Apr 27, 2026

Mary Joyce Owens Bevan, 84, of Davidson County, passed away on Monday, April 27, 2026, at her home.

Memorial service will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, May 2 at the Amvets Post 13, 423 Marco Blvd., Lexington, NC.  The family will receive friends other times at the home.  

Mary was born on January 11, 1942, in Davidson County, to the late...

Donald McRay Snyder

Donald McRay Snyder

Apr 27, 2026

Donald McRay Snyder, 83, of Davidson County, passed away on April 27, 2026.

Born on January 6, 1943, in Davidson County, Donald was the son of the late Eldred McRay Snyder and Juanita Simmerson Snyder. He was a lifelong resident of the community he loved and was known for his simple nature, kind heart, and deep devotion to his family.

Donald found...

Byron Graves East Jr.

Byron Graves East Jr.

Apr 26, 2026

Byron Graves East, Jr., age 76, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed away on April 26,2026, peacefully at home.

Byron was born on August 17, 1949, and was predeceased by his parents, Byron Graves East, Sr. and Mary Louise Talley East, of Newport News, Va., and his beloved sister, Linda East Walsh.  He graduated from Warwick High School in 1967. Byron was...

Bobby Clifford Freedle

Bobby Clifford Freedle

Apr 26, 2026

Bobby Clifford Freedle, 81, of Lexington, passed away peacefully, Sunday morning, April 26, 2026, at Bermuda Village Retirement Community.

A private graveside funeral service will be conducted at Westlawn Gardens of Memory. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Davidson Funeral Home, Hickory Tree.

A native of Davidson County, he was born...

Fred Allen Hankins

Fred Allen Hankins

Apr 24, 2026

Fred Allen Hankins, 92, of Lexington, passed away peacefully, Friday, April 24, 2026, at his home.

Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Friday, May 1, 2026, at Forest Hill Memorial Park with Sammy Allison officiating. The family will recieve friends at Davidson Funeral Home from 1:00 - 1:45 PM, prior to the funeral service. There will be a...

Maria De La Caridad Fonseca Krueger

Maria De La Caridad Fonseca Krueger

Apr 24, 2026

Maria De La Caridad Fonseca Krueger (Mima), 85, died Friday, April 24, 2026, at Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Davidson Funeral Home Chapel in Lexington, with Pastor Paul Titus officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends for one hour prior...

Bobbie Burleson Disher

Bobbie Burleson Disher

Apr 22, 2026

Bobbie Nell Burleson Disher, 98, died Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at the Hinkle Hospice House. A private burial will be held at Forest Hill Memorial Park. Bobbie was born in Albermarle, NC, March 28,1928 to Lane and Mae Burleson. She married Robert Disher, Sr. on September 12, 1947, and the Dishers gave their uncommon devotion to their faith, their family,...

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