obituaries

Katherine Bugher Jolly

Katherine Bugher Jolly

Nov 4, 2026

Katherine Bugher Jolly passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, in Forsyth County, at the age of 91.

Born on August 18, 1935, to the late Bernie James Bugher and Martha Mae Mathis Rowe, Katherine lived a life full of faith, love, and devotion to her family. She was a long time member of Victory Baptist Church in Thomasville, where she...

Barry Wayne Davis

Barry Wayne Davis

Nov 2, 2026

Barry Wayne Davis Sept. 7, 1941 – Nov. 2, 2026 “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints” Psalm 116:15.

Barry, 85, was born in Davidson County to the late John Lee Davis and Pauline Carrick Davis. Throughout his life, Barry remained devoted to his Christian faith, as he faithfully served as a deacon and Sunday...

James Richard Tolley

James Richard Tolley

Nov 2, 2026

James Richard Tolley, 79, of N Koontz rd. Lexington, passed away on November 2nd, 2026. He has went home to be with his lord and savior.

He left behind his wife, Drema Saddler Tolley, of 60 years of marriage. As well as, sisters Gearleen Brogdon of lexington and Joyce Everhart of Lexington. Also, brothers Clifford Tollie, Kennt Tollie, and Tony Tollie...

Ronnie Dale Hughes

Ronnie Dale Hughes

Nov 2, 2026

Ronnie Dale Hughes, age 57, passed away on November 2nd, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

A funeral service will be held at 11 AM Saturday, November 7th, 2026 at Davidson Funeral Home Lexington Chapel with Evangelist Phillip Carter officiating.

Family will receive friends an hour prior to the service from 10 AM to 11 AM.

Surviving is his mother; sisters, Jeaneatte...

Johnny Ray Knowles Jr.

Johnny Ray Knowles Jr.

Nov 2, 2026

Johnny Ray Knowles, Jr., 66, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed away on November 2, 2026. He was born on October 2, 1960, in High Point, North Carolina, to the late Johnny Ray Knowles, Sr. and Dixie Ruth Knowles.

Johnny was a 1978 graduate of Asheboro High School. He dedicated more than 40 years of his life to the grocery industry, working...

Mildred S. Smith

Mildred S. Smith

Nov 2, 2026

Mildred S. Smith, 93, of Davidson County, passed away peacefully, on Monday, November 2, 2026, at Alderwood Hospice.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Jersey Baptist Church, in the Multipurpose Room.

A funeral will be held following the visitation, at 11:00 AM, in the church sanctuary, with Dr. Paul Batson and Rev. Megan...

Kenneth Lyle Gardner

Kenneth Lyle Gardner

Oct 31, 2026

Kenneth Lyle (Ken) Gardner, 82, died at home on October 31, 2026, after a period of declining health.

The family is indebted to physician Dr. Terry Arnold and his staff for their attentiveness and personal guidance during his decline, and to Alderwood Hospice for their care the last few weeks.

Ken was the oldest of five children born to Verna Boals and...

Kenny Junior Clark

Kenny Junior Clark

Oct 29, 2026

Kenny Junior Clark, 50, of Lexington, North Carolina, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on October 29, 2026.

Born in Welch, West Virginia, on August 6, 1976, Kenny grew up in Midway, North Carolina, and worked as an electrician. A kind and gentle soul, he had a generous heart, freely sharing whatever he had and giving his last...

Daniel Frederick Huber

Daniel Frederick Huber

Oct 28, 2026

Daniel Frederick Huber, 69, of Salisbury, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday October 28, 2026 at the Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm Sunday November 1, 2026, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lexington, N.C. with Rev. Matthew Miller officiating the services. The family will receive friends at the church at 2 p.m. prior...

Willie Ray Vawter

Willie Ray Vawter

Oct 28, 2026

Following a lengthy battle with dementia and congestive heart failure, Willie Ray Vawter Jr., of Lexington, NC., passed peacefully on October 28, 2026 at the age of 89.

Willie was the son of Willie Sr. and Velna Vawter, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were his beloved wife, Vonceil, and his brother, David Vawter. He is survived...

Richard Wayne Hill

Richard Wayne Hill

Oct 26, 2026

Richard Wayne Hill, Sr., 84, of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away Monday, October 26, 2026, in Lexington. He was born October 10, 1942, in Davidson County to Arvan Lee Hill and Jenny Pearl Clodfelter Hill.

Richard worked in the flooring and tile industry with RW Hill Construction Company. He enjoyed farming, playing the organ and woodworking. He was affectionately known as...

Arron Paul Woodall

Arron Paul Woodall

Oct 25, 2026

Mr. Arron Paul Woodall, 33, died suddenly Sunday, October 25, 2026.

A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at North Lexington Baptist Church, with Pastor Gavin Pratt officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the church.

Arron was born on August 30,...

Carolyn Bruff

Carolyn Bruff

Oct 25, 2026

Carolyn Cassidy Bruff, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away peacefully from this life on October 25, 2026 at the age of 88 at Hinkle House in Lexington, NC. 

Carolyn was born in Lexington, NC to the late Abe Cassidy and Mildred Cassidy. Carolyn was a member of Sheets Memorial Baptist Church. In her passing, her family remembers her...

Thurston Blair Crouse

Thurston Blair Crouse

Oct 24, 2026

Lexington, NC — Thurston Blair Crouse, known affectionately to all as Blair, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family after his journey with dementia.

Born in High Point, North Carolina, Blair built an early foundation for a life defined by faith, family, and community. He graduated from High Point Central, attended Lees-McRae College, and earned a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from...

James Dillon

James Dillon

Oct 23, 2026

Mr. James McDuff Dillon, 95, of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 23, 2026, at the home of his daughter, Cynthia, in Blowing Rock.

Jim was born on January 9, 1931, in Lexington to the late Zeb Vance Dillon and Sybil Lopp Dillon. After graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, he returned to Lexington...

Charlene Flynn Flowers

Charlene Flynn Flowers

Oct 23, 2026

Willie Charlene Flynn Flowers, 76, of Davidson County, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, October 23, 2026.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington.

A funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM, in the funeral home chapel.

Burial will conclude services at First Baptist of Welcome.

Charlene was born on...

Gloria Joann Houghton

Gloria Joann Houghton

Oct 23, 2026

Gloria Joann Lankford Houghton, 55, of Morton, IL, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2026, at Hinkle Hospice House.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington.

Joann was born on February 15, 1971, in Surry County, to the late Troy Lankford and Gloria Jean Edwards Morrison. She retired from Lexington...

Abby Leigh Perryman Lovelace

Abby Leigh Perryman Lovelace

Oct 22, 2026

Abby Leigh Perryman Lovelace, 49, passed away on October 22, 2026, in Lincoln County. She was born on May 27, 1977, to Glenn Perryman and the late Jacqueline Ann Mullies Perryman in Forsyth County.

Abby was a proud North Davidson High School Homecoming Queen and cheerleader who also participated in numerous beauty pageants. She had a love for life, family, and...

Sue Wohlford Everhart

Sue Wohlford Everhart

Oct 22, 2026



Sue Wohlford Everhart, 73, passed away on Thursday October 22, 2026, at her home in Winston-Salem. She was born on July 26, 1953, in Marion, Virgina to the late William Ellis Wohlford and Margaret May Crozier Wohlford.

Sue worked as a Certified Medical Assistant with Novant Health until she retired.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Robert Everhart; daughter,...

Ethel Jeanine Gray Link Naught

Ethel Jeanine Gray Link Naught

Oct 21, 2026

Ethel Jeanine Gray Link Naught, a beloved woman of faith, loving mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, in Davidson County. She was born on February 15, 1936, in Davidson County to the late Wilbur Gray and Merit Gray, and she lived a life filled with faith, friendship, adventure, and love for others.

Jeanine was one of...

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