obituaries

Terry Watts

Terry Watts

Jan 1, 2026

Terry Mitchell Watts, 76, from Churchland NC, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loved ones on January 1st, 2026.

Terry was born on October 3rd, 1949, in Murphy, NC to Venson Burton Watts and Mattie Laney Watts, who proceed him in death, along with his 2 brothers Johnny Watts and Milton Watts and sister Judith Watts Hall.

His surviving...

Barry Cornick

Barry Cornick

Dec 31, 2025

Mr. Barry Cornick was born on August 14, 1935, in Southport, England, to Mr. Leslie Cornick and Mrs. Doris Cornick.

Barry Cornick lived a full and beautiful life, reaching the remarkable age of 90. He was always quick to share stories from his life—stories you could listen to for hours on end. He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved...

Mary Ann Nifong Frye

Mary Ann Nifong Frye

Dec 31, 2025

Mary Ann Nifong Frye of Winston-Salem, passed away December 31st, 2025, at Pine Ridge Nursing and Rehab Facility in Thomasville, NC. She was born on November 27th, 1934, in Davidson County, NC to the late Crystal Mae Hyatt Nifong and Raymond Howard Nifong.

Mary Retired from McLean Trucking Company. She also served beside her husband, Reverend Norman Sanford Frye, in his...

Lee Reed Kilpatrick

Lee Reed Kilpatrick

Dec 30, 2025

Lee Reed Kilpatrick, 76, passed away Tuesday December 30, 2025, at his home in Linwood.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm, Saturday January 3, 2026, at Cross Point Church of Lexington with Rev. Michael Greer officiating services. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Memorial Park in Lexington.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1:00...

Josephine Pruitt Trammell

Josephine Pruitt Trammell

Dec 30, 2025

Josephine Pruitt Trammell, 87, of Davidson County, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Pine Ridge in Thomasville.

Josephine was born on February 26, 1938, in Pennsylvania County, VA, to the late Robert Lee Pruitt and Essie Jane Reynolds Pruitt. She worked for many years until her retirement from Duracell.

She enjoyed the simple pleasures of life, such as reading, working jigsaw...

Lee  Kilpatrick

Lee Kilpatrick

Dec 30, 2025

Lee Reed Kilpatrick, 76, passed away Tuesday December 30, 2025, at his home in Linwood.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm, Saturday January 3, 2026, at Cross Point Church of Lexington with Rev. Michael Greer officiating services. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Memorial Park in Lexington.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1:00...

Alice "Pat" Swing Fritts

Alice "Pat" Swing Fritts

Dec 30, 2025

Alice ‘Pat’ Rose Swing Fritts, 85, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025 at Brookdale of Lexington.

A funeral service will be held at 11 am Friday, January 2 at Beck’s Reformed Church, by the Rev. Roland Slater and Rev. Dr. Steve Disher. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 – 11:00 am Friday at...

Carole Biesecker Lemon

Carole Biesecker Lemon

Dec 29, 2025

Carole Lemon, 94, of Davidson County passed away Monday, December 29, 2025 at Forsyth Hospital in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, January 11, 2026, at New Hope Presbyterian, 200 Cotton Grove Road in Lexington, NC. Visitation will follow the service.

Carole was born on June 24, 1931 in Davidson County to the late James Rosco Biesecker and...

George Lee Davis Jr.

George Lee Davis Jr.

Dec 29, 2025

Mr. George Lee Davis Jr., 69, passed into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 29, 2025. George was born three-and-a-half months premature on January 16, 1956 Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina. He was the first child of George Lee Davis and Jacqueline Mabe. George and his younger brother Jimmy, as well as their older half-brother...

Faye Rickard Eller

Faye Rickard Eller

Dec 29, 2025

Faye Rickard Eller, 89, of Davidson County, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, in Davidson County.

Born on November 12, 1936, in Davidson County, Faye was the daughter of the late Otis Graham Rickard and Ethel Beatrice Beck Rickard. She was raised in the community she loved and remained deeply rooted there throughout her life.

Faye had a special gift for...

Sherill "Jay" Jernigan

Sherill "Jay" Jernigan

Dec 28, 2025

Sherrill “Jay” Jernigan, age 59, of Davidson County, passed away on December 28, 2025, in Davidson County. Born on October 10, 1966, also in Davidson County, Jay was a lifelong resident who deeply loved the community he called home.

Jay was known for his warm heart and strong devotion to his family. A true family man, he treasured time spent with...

Nancy Hepler Hemphill

Nancy Hepler Hemphill

Dec 25, 2025

Nancy Hepler Hemphill, 88, of Lexington, Passed away Thursday December 25, 2025, at High Point Medical Center in High Point.

A graveside service will be held 11:00 am Wednesday December 31, 2025, at Forest Hill Memorial Park with Pastor Taylor Smith officiating services.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Tuesday at Davidson Funeral Home

Mrs. Hemphill was born...

Dollie Scott Kiger

Dollie Scott Kiger

Dec 25, 2025

Dollie Scott Kiger, 89, passed away, Christmas Day, 2025 at her home.

A graveside services will be held, 11:00 AM, Tuesday December 30, at Reed’s Methodist Church cemetery, with Rev. Ray Morgan officiating.

Visitation will be held Monday, December 29, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Davidson Funeral Home.

Dollie was born November 6, 1936, in Davidson County, to Elcer Lee and...

Viktori Marko Koci

Viktori Marko Koci

Dec 24, 2025

Viktori Marko Koci, 89, of Tyro Road in Lexington, passed away Wednesday December 24, 2025.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Friday December 26, 2025 at Davidson Funeral Home with Minos Tsambouniereris officiating services. Burial will follow at the Lexington City Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11am Friday prior to the service.

Mrs. Koci was born August...

Harriett  Sides

Harriett Sides

Dec 24, 2025

Harriett Hartley Sides, 83, of Welcome passed away peacefully in the Hospice House of Davidson County on December 24th.

A funeral service will be held at 11 am on Monday, December 29, 2025, at First Baptist Church of Welcome with Pastor Jonathan Goodman officiating. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 4 pm until...

Carolyn Briggs

Carolyn Briggs

Dec 23, 2025

Carolyn Elizabeth Ross Briggs, 87, a resident of The Pines at Davidson, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025.

Carolyn was born on March 2, 1938, in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, to Willie M. Ross, Sr. and Elizabeth Shuler Ross. She spent her childhood in Cary, North Carolina, where her love of learning and music took root. A talented pianist, she...

Dale Frank

Dale Frank

Dec 21, 2025

Randall Dale Frank, 76, of Rocky Cove Lane, Denton, NC passed away on Sunday December 21, 2025, at his home.

A funeral service will be held Tuesday December 30, 2025, at First Baptist Church in Lexington with Dr. Larry Phillips and Dr. Ray Howell officiating the service. Following the service, there will be a committal service at Forrest Hill Memorial Park.

Prior...

Swannie Gray Carrick Rogers

Swannie Gray Carrick Rogers

Dec 20, 2025

Swannie G. Carrick Rogers, 95, of Marion Drive, passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday December 20, 2025, in the presence of family.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Davidson Funeral Home Chapel in Lexington, with Pastor Ronnie Bowles officiating services. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Memorial Park.

The family will...

Charles Lindsay Long

Charles Lindsay Long

Dec 20, 2025

Charles Lindsay Long, 84, of Davie County, passed away Saturday evening, December 20, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House.

There will be a graveside service at Sandy Creek on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 11:00 AM.

Charles was born on April 10, 1941, in Davie County, to the late Charles Gwynn Long and Fannie Ada Grubb Long. He retired from Billings...

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