Wade "Reedy" Varner
Oct 1, 2025
Wade "Reedy" Lee Varner, Jr., age 84, of Lexington, NC, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.
He was born January 2, 1941, in Davidson County to the late Wade Lee Varner, Sr. and Willie Grace Garrison Varner. Mr. Varner was a member of Higher Ground Baptist Church and will be remembered for his love of family and...
Debra Frizzell Leonard
Sep 29, 2025
Debra Frizzell Leonard, age 70, of Davidson County, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 29th, 2025, at Hinkle Hospice House.
Born December 26th, 1954, in Davidson County, Debra was the daughter of the late Devarux Albert Frizzell and Willa Belle Watkins. A warm, spirited soul, Debra was known for her infectious love of music—especially karaoke. Whether singing out her favorite songs...
Ian Howard Gimple
Sep 28, 2025
Ian Howard Gimple, 63, passed away peacefully at Trellis Hospice, Winston-Salem, NC, surrounded by his family, on September 28, 2025.
Born in Montreal, Canada, Ian was the beloved husband of Lorna Galagar and devoted father to Marang Gimple. Ian was the cherished son of Irving Gimple of Montreal, Canada, and the late Marilyn Gimple, and loving brother to Avery Gimble and...
Phyllis Spellman Kubelka
Sep 27, 2025
Phyllis Marie Spellman Kubelka, 81, of Davidson County, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, September 27, 2025, at her home with her family by her side.
The family will receive visitors from 1:00–2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 3, 2025, at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Lexington, NC. A Funeral Mass will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the church....
Janice Swicegood
Sep 26, 2025
Janice McMillan Swicegood, age 79, passed away September 26, 2025. She was born on March 9, 1946 in Browns Summit, NC and later moved to Lexington, NC. She spent her retired years in Florida.She is preceded in death by her husband, Bryce Franklin Swicegood, her parents Joseph C. McMillan and Mazie B. McMillan, and brothers Joseph McMillan Jr and William...
Alice E. Wilson
Sep 26, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Alice McGinnis Wilson, who peacefully departed from this world on September 26, 2025, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at the age of 85.
Alice was born on October 25, 1939, to Gilbert Elmer McGinnis and Ola Lee Glascoe McGinnis. Alice was a devoted wife, mother, sister, daughter, and friend. She was...
Marie Isabelle White Evans
Sep 25, 2025
Marie Isabelle White Evans, of Davidson County, N.C., passed away peacefully in Arcadia at the age of 96, surrounded by loved ones.
Born in Norfolk, Virginia, in 1929, Isabelle was the daughter of Paul Land White and Gertrude Kelly White. She grew up on the Lynnhaven River, enjoying a childhood filled with boating, family gatherings, oyster roasts and the outdoors. A...
Betsy Mathis
Sep 25, 2025
Betsy Mathis of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away on September 25, 2025, at the age of 62. Born on December 10, 1962, Betsy lived a life filled with love, dedication, and a deep faith that touched everyone she knew.
Born and raised in Lexington, Betsy spent her formative years in a large and loving family. She attended school in Lexington before...
Gray Jones
Sep 24, 2025
Lester Gray Jones went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 24th, 2025, at his home in Chapin, South Carolina.
There will be a service for Gray in the Chapel of Tyro Methodist Church, where Gray was a member since 1969, on Wednesday October 1st, 2025, at 2:30 pm, conducted by Reverend Randy Foster. This will be...
Reva Snider Young
Sep 24, 2025
Reva Snider Young, 95, of Davidson County, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at Hinkle Hospice House.
The family will receive friends from 3:00 – 5:00 PM, Sunday night, September 28, 2025, at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington.
A funeral will be held the following day, September 29, 2025, at 11:00 AM, at Hedrick’s Grove UCC, officiated by Rev. William Sowers and Rev....
Kay Shoaf
Sep 23, 2025
Mrs. Kay Nelson Shoaf, 79, of Reedy Creek, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem.
A graveside service will be held at 4pm on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at Bethesda Church Cemetery officiated by Pastor Devin Everhart. Visitation will be held from 3pm until 4pm in the Family Life Center at...
Lee Dietz
Sep 22, 2025
Lee Calvin Dietz, 85 years of age, passed away peacefully Monday, September 22, 2025, at Novant Health Forsyth Hospital after an illness. He was born to Albert Clifford Dietz and Mary Elizabeth Holloman Dietz on June 4, 1940. Lee graduated from James A Gray High School in June 1958 and after working several jobs during the summer, went on to...
Paul Edward “Eddie” Allred, Jr.
Sep 21, 2025
Paul Edward “Eddie” Allred, Jr., 88, of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on September 21, 2025.
Born on April 1, 1937, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to Reverend Paul and Florice Allred, Eddie was guided throughout his life by faith, family, music, and service. On December 8, 1957, he married the love of his life, Jemmietta Redwine. Together,...
Vickie Beck Gantt
Sep 21, 2025
Vickie Lynn Beck Gantt passed away September 21, 2025 at her home in Lexington, NC. Despite living a healthy lifestyle, pancreatic cancer took us by surprise. After a brief but courageous three-week battle, she went home to be with our Lord and Savior. Her journey on this earth was filled with love, purpose and unwavering faith.
Vickie was born on January...
Larry Monroe Cooper
Sep 20, 2025
Larry Monroe Cooper, of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at the age of 83. He was born on November 27, 1941, in Davidson County to the late Lawrence Monroe Cooper and Lillian Myrtle Billings Cooper.
Larry was a lifelong resident of Davidson County, where he built a life centered on family, hard work, and quiet strength. He was preceded in...
Roger Dale Coleman
Sep 19, 2025
Roger Dale Coleman, 64, of Davidson County, passed away Friday, September 19, 2025 at his home, after a hard-fought battle since December.
A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM, at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington.
Roger was born on June 19, 1961, in Conway, SC, to the late Cecil Coleman and Dolly Mae Watts Coleman....
John Desroches Jr.
Sep 19, 2025
Jean Pierre “ John” Desroches Jr., 51, of Lexington, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025. Born on December 9, 1973, in Berlin, VT, he lived a life filled with purpose and love.
John dedicated his career to working as a diesel mechanic, later transitioning to a role as a Welder with Matcor. His commitment and skill in his trade were...
Jack Slate Tolley
Sep 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts and deep love that we announce the passing of Jack Slate Tolley, a lifelong resident of Winston-Salem. He was a devoted family man, a proud Navy Veteran, and a cherished friend to many, who passed away peacefully at the age of 89 on September 19, 2025.
He was the beloved husband of Toby, with whom he...
Phyllis Sink Wray
Sep 18, 2025
Phyllis Sink Wray, of Lexington, NC, passed away on September 18, 2025. She was born on August 19, 1952. Phyllis lived a life filled with love, dedication, and a passion for caring for others. Her career as a Registered Nurse at Buena Vista Nursing Home reflected her innate ability to nurture and support those in need. She was a preceded...
Douglas Patrick Moulton
Sep 17, 2025
Douglas Patrick Moulton, Sr, 1959 - 2025, of Midway, NC died peacefully on September 17, 2025 at the age of 66. Born on March 17, 1959 in Sanford, ME, Doug (or Dougie to his family and friends) lived a life defined by hard work, family and love. He was brave, funny, compassionate and a true fighter until the end. After...
