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Randall Frank

Randall 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...

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...

Stephanie Bauer-Rice

Stephanie Bauer-Rice

Dec 20, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Stephanie Bauer-Rice, who departed this life on December 20, 2025, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at the age of 50.

Born on August 22, 1975, in Suffolk County, New York to Roger Joseph Bauer and Marilyn Smith Bauer. Stephanie lived a life filled with passion, dedication, and a deep love for...

Jo Ann Eanes

Jo Ann Eanes

Dec 19, 2025

Jo Ann Eanes, 87, of Davidson County, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025, at Pine Acres Nursing and Rehab.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Friday, December 26, 2025, at Center Hill Baptist Church, with Pastor Sandy Young officiating.

The funeral will follow in the church sanctuary at 2:00 PM.

Burial will conclude services at Forest Hill Memorial Park.

Jo...

Allowayne Schaver Martin

Allowayne Schaver Martin

Dec 19, 2025

Margaret Allowayne Martin, 74, of Davidson County, passed away Friday, December 19, 2025, at Brookstone Terrace, in Thomasville.

There are no formal services at this time.

Allowayne was born on April 16, 1951, in Davidson County, to the late Eugene Burdette Schaver and Margaret Menius Schaver. She worked for M & L Motors as an accountant and in the medical field until...

Mary Winchester

Mary Winchester

Dec 19, 2025

Mary Winchester, 95, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 19, 2025.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Forest Hill Memorial Park, with Rev. Jimmy Greene officiating.

No formal visitation will be held.

Mary was born on October 22, 1930, in Swain County, North Carolina, to Lawrence...

Johnny Wayne Leonard

Johnny Wayne Leonard

Dec 19, 2025

Johnny Wayne Leonard, 78, of Davidson County, passed away Friday morning, December 19, 2025, at the VA Medical Center in Salisbury.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, December 26, 2025, at Forest Hill Memorial Park.

Johnny was born on September 18, 1947, in Davidson County, to the late Elden “Son” Wayne Leonard and Mildred Bernice Walser Leonard. Upon...

Clara Jo Hege

Clara Jo Hege

Dec 18, 2025

Clara Josephine, “Jo”, Miss Jo", "Mama Jo" Adams Hege passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 18, 2025 at the age of 100.

Jo was born on September 28, 1925, in Farmington, NC to William Charles "Will" Adams and Leona Katherine Caudle Adams. She was one of four children including sisters Maude Adams Kiger (Rob), Lillian "Sis" Adams McBride (Jay), and brother...

Caroline "Carol" Gallaher

Caroline "Carol" Gallaher

Dec 18, 2025

Margie Caroline “Carol” Gallaher, 85, of Davidson County, passed away Thursday morning, December 18, 2025.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 3:00 PM, Sunday, December 21, 2025, at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington

A funeral service will follow the visitation in the chapel, at 3:00 PM, with Pastor Herman Powell officiating.

Entombment will conclude services at Forest Hill Memorial Park the following...

Florence Nifong Aquilano

Florence Nifong Aquilano

Dec 17, 2025

Florence Nifong Aquilano, 92, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of December 17, 2025, at Davie Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Mocksville, N.C.

Florence was born on June 25, 1933, in Forsyth County to Laurie Hill and Sadie Southern.  She was a graduate of Mineral Springs High School where she was an avid basketball player.  In addition to her parents,...

Jeff Cooper

Jeff Cooper

Dec 17, 2025

Dennis Jeffrey Cooper, Sr., born May 14th, 1951, to William Nelson Cooper and Lois Cooper in Memphis, TN, died December 17, 2025. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Janet Brandenburg Cooper.

A celebration of life will be announced.

Surviving are his sons, Dennis Jeffrey Cooper, Jr., and Cory Brandon Cooper, and their spouses...

Kaye Allen Moore

Kaye Allen Moore

Dec 17, 2025

Kaye Allen Moore, 79, went to be with the Lord on December 17, 2025.

A funeral service will be held 3:00 PM, Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Tyro Methodist Church with Pastor Randy Foster and Rev. Daniel Hosler. Burial will follow at Bethel Cemetery.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the service from 2:00 to 3:00 PM.

Kaye was born March 14,...

Ruby Shoaf Rowe

Ruby Shoaf Rowe

Dec 17, 2025

Ruby Shoaf Rowe, 85, of Davidson County, passed away December 17, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 PM, Monday, December 22, 2025, at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington.

A funeral service will follow in the chapel at 2:00 PM, with Rev. Darby Gaither officiating.

A private burial will follow.

Ruby was born on June 25,...

Richard Lowder

Richard Lowder

Dec 16, 2025

Richard David Lowder of Lexington, NC, peacefully passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025, surrounded by his devoted wife, loving children and family.

A memorial service will be held at 2pm Tuesday, December 23 at First Baptist Church, by the Rev. Dr. Ray Howell III. A private inurnment will be held in the church columbarium.

The family will receive friends following the service...

Russell Arlen Jones

Russell Arlen Jones

Dec 16, 2025

Russell “Russ” Arlen Jones, 60, of Davidson County, passed away on December 16, 2025. A lifelong resident of Davidson County, Russ was born on July 6, 1965, to the late Ralph Arlen Jones and Barbara Ann Harper Jones.

Russ was a gifted, self-taught musician who found joy and purpose in music. He played guitar, piano, and drums, and he especially loved...

Larry Sherrill Morrow

Larry Sherrill Morrow

Dec 16, 2025

Larry Sherrill Morrow Jr, of Lexington, N.C passed away on December 16, 2025 in Thomasville. He was 63 years old.

Larry was born on May 26, 1962, in Mooresville, NC, to Larry Sherrill Morrow, Sr. and Mary Joyce Davis and lived a life filled with joy, kindness, and a zest for life that touched all who knew him. Larry was a...

Kimberly Faulk Hege

Kimberly Faulk Hege

Dec 16, 2025

Kimberly Faulk Hege, 67, of Welcome, North Carolina, passed away at her home on December 16, 2025. Born on July 7, 1958, in Takoma Park, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Hugh Lee Faulk and Nancy Mae Collins Faulk.

Kim dedicated much of her life to hard work and service to others. She spent 23 years employed with PPG...

Joann Trent Marlow

Joann Trent Marlow

Dec 15, 2025

Joann Elizabeth Trent Marlow, 75, of Mt. Carmel Road in Lexington passed away Tuesday December 15, 2025 at her home.

A celebration of life will be held at later date.

Mrs. Marlow was born March 7, 1950 in West Virginia to McKinley Trent and Goldie Mae Griffey Trent. Joann enjoyed working crossword puzzles, cooking, and Gospel, she was preceded in death by...

Chandler Jordan Vanover

Chandler Jordan Vanover

Dec 11, 2025

Chandler Jordan Vanover, 23, of Davidson County, passed away on December 11, 2025. Born on January 6, 2002, Chandler was the son of the late Timothy Wayne Vanover and Alicia Lee Kennedy. He was born and raised in Davidson County, where he built a life rooted in family, faith, and a love for the outdoors.

Chandler was well known as an...

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