obituaries
Gary Ronald Brierton
Sep 27, 2026
Mr. Gary Ronald Brierton, 83, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Lexington Health Care Center.
He was born on December 24, 1942, in Ogle County, Illinois to the late Melvin Richard and Thelma Kathryn Richman Brierton.
Mr. Brierton was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Mr. Brierton worked as a qualified mental health professional, where he ran group homes. He...
Arlene Bitsolli DeSanctis
Sep 27, 2026
The angels peacefully took Arlene home Sunday morning to be with our heavenly family.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Gardens of Memory in Walkertown. Visitation will take place after the service at the gravesite.
Arlene graduated from Julia Richman High School in New York City. After graduation, she worked as an Administrative...
Rhonda Hilliard Gabard
Sep 25, 2026
Rhonda Hilliard Gabard, 71, of Lexington, passed away Friday, September 25, 2026, at Lexington Medical Center.
Rhonda was born on August 20, 1955, to the late Elizabeth Hilliard Hatley and Ethan Hilliard. She lived an exciting and full life, spending 32 proud years on the road as a truck driver. Outside of her career, Rhonda had a deep passion for cooking,...
Larry M. Brewer
Sep 23, 2026
Mr. Larry M. Brewer, 88, passed away on September 23, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice in Winston-Salem.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday September 27, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church with Pastor Rick LeBaube officiating. Visitation will take place after the service in the Fellowship Hall. Inurnment will take place at Reedy...
Bevelly Franklin Smith Jr.
Sep 22, 2026
Bevelly Franklin Smith Jr., 77, of Welcome, NC, passed away after declining health on September 22, 2026, in Davidson County. He was born to the late Bevelly F. Smith Sr. and Betty Rose Smith on December 30, 1948.
Franklin graduated from North Davidson High School, where he was also the Drum Major. After high school, Franklin attended Mars Hill College and...
Linda Michael Green
Sep 22, 2026
Linda Michael Green, 71, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2026, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held 4:00 PM Friday, September 25, 2026, at Hillside Park Baptist in Thomasville with Rev. Steve Chipps officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 3:00 to 4:00 PM.
Linda was born on February 4, 1955,...
Shirley Tribley Parks
Sep 22, 2026
Beloved mother, Nana, great Nana and friend passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on September 22, 2026, in Lexington North Carolina.
A memorial service will be held at a later date at Tyro Methodist Church with Pastor Randy Foster officiating.
Interment will be at Forest Hill Memorial Park Cemetery.
Shirley was born January 17, 1932 to...
Willie "Bill" Clifton Rummage
Sep 21, 2026
Wille “Bill” Clifton Rummage, 93, of Lexington, passed away Monday, September 21, 2026.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, September 25, 2026, at Mock’s Church in Advance. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service at the church.
Bill was born on January 1, 1933, to the late William and Mary Smith Rummage. He...
Una Bell Miller
Sep 21, 2026
Una Bell Cook Miller, 81, a beloved mama, mawmaw, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2026, at her home.
She was born on February 3, 1945, in Catawba County, North Carolina, to the late Ira McLean Cook and Frankie Lail Cook.
Una found profound joy in the simple things in life. She was a woman of many talents...
Otis Ray Walser
Sep 20, 2026
Otis Ray Walser, 91, of Davidson County, passed away on September 20, 2026. He was born on June 18, 1935, in Davidson County to the late Cliff L. Walser and Sadie Berrier Walser.
Otis was dedicated worker, as he retired from Allied Tool Machine Company in Kernersville after 40 years. He was also a talented craftsman who took great pride in...
John W. “Johnny” Miller
Sep 19, 2026
John W. “Johnny” Miller, 88, of Lexington, North Carolina, died Saturday, September 19, 2026, at home.
A private burial will be held at a later date.
He was the son of William Henry Miller and Mary Lee Rackley and the devoted husband of Judy Lomax Miller, with whom he shared 52 years of marriage. He was preceded in death by his wife,...
Huey "Buddy" Elders
Sep 19, 2026
Huey "Buddy" Elders, 78 of Lexington, NC passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
Buddy was born on April 12, 1948, in Swain County, NC to Roscoe and Antha Elders. He was a member of God's Saving Grace Church of Lexington and loved the Lord and loved to read his Bible. He worked for Energy United for over 30 years and...
Sylvia Williams Koonts
Sep 19, 2026
Sylvia Williams Koonts, 81 of Lexington, NC passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026.
A celebration of life will be held, 3:30 pm, Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Light House Baptist Church.
Mrs. Koonts was born April 17, 1945, in Barbour County, Alabama to Robert and Lessie Williams. Sylvia loved being in nature and enjoyed the mountains and going to the beach.
Surviving...
Carol "Ruanne" McKoin Culler
Sep 18, 2026
Carol Ruanne McKoin Culler, 63, passed away Friday, September 18, 2026.
A visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington. A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at Hedricks Grove United Church of Christ.
Ruanne was born on February 17th, 1963, in Thomasville, to the...
Nancy Clement
Sep 17, 2026
Nancy Evelyn Clontz Clement, 88, of Broadway Road in Lexington, passed away Thursday September 17, 2026, at her home.
A funeral service will be held 11:00am Tuesday September 29, 2026, at Davidson Funeral Home Chapel.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 am to 11:00 am Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the National Cemetery in Salisbury at 1:30pm.
Mrs....
Billie Ruth Sharpe Swicegood
Sep 17, 2026
Mrs. Billie Ruth Sharpe Swicegood, 92, of Swicegood Road, died Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Davidson Health and Rehab in Lexington.
She was born on September 2, 1934, to the late Paul Theodore and Mary Frank Sharpe.
Billie was a longtime member of Tyro Methodist Church, where served in many capacities. She sang in the choir for 30 years, served as Director...
Betty Leonard Weaver
Sep 17, 2026
Betty Sue Leonard Weaver, 88, of Reedy Creek School Drive, Lexington, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Betty was born October 30, 1937 in Davie County to Marvin and Viola Sparks Leonard. Her family then moved to Tyro, NC where she graduated from Reeds High School on May 26, 1956. That same day...
Coy Briggs Leonard
Sep 16, 2026
Mr. Coy Briggs Leonard, 90, of Tyro Road, died Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
He was born on September 3, 1936, to the late Arvil Coy Leonard and Vallie Mae Leonard of Rowe Road in Lexington. Briggs’s life was defined by intense devotion to those he loved and cherished and to his church. He shared a beautiful, 61-year journey with the love...
Ronnie Nance
Sep 16, 2026
Ronald (Ronnie) Dermont Nance, 82, gained his eternal reward in the loving arms of Jesus on September 16, 2026, at his home in Lexington. Ronnie was born to the late Garland Nance and Margaret (Paige) Nance on January 7, 1944. He was a faithful member of Journey Church of Lexington. Ronnie loved his Lord dearly, and in his last hours...
Jeff Ivey
Sep 16, 2026
Jeffrey “Jeff” Lynn Ivey passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
A funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 20, 2026, in the Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel, with Pastor Jeremy Benbrooks officiating.
The family will receive friends from 3:00 until 4:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.
Jeff was born on October...
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