Wayne Fleenor
Aug 23, 2026
Arthur “Wayne” Fleenor, 73, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
A memorial service to celebrate Wayne’s life will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Reeds Baptist Church, with Pastor Henry Watterson officiating.
Wayne was born on May 11, 1953, in Elizabethton, Tennessee, to Albert David Fleenor and Wilma Blevins Fleenor. He was a faithful member of...
Darlyn Hanes Killian
Aug 22, 2026
Darlyn Hanes Killian, 80, of Davidson County, passed away peacefully at Alderwood Hospice of Davidson County on August 22, 2026.
Darlyn was born on January 21, 1946, in Davidson County, to the late Shady Hanes and Wilma Walser Hanes. A lifelong resident of Davidson County, she was a woman of strength, strong will, and selflessness. To her family, Darlyn was one...
Patricia "Patty" Dora Blake
Aug 21, 2026
Patricia “Patty” Dora Blake of Midway passed away in the comfort of her home with her family at her side on August 21, 2026, following a long battle with kidney and bladder cancer and only one day after her 93rd birthday. She was born in Wilmington, North Carolina to James Henry and Grace Marine Burriss and shared a lifelong partnership...
William Edward Olszeski
Aug 21, 2026
In Loving Memory of William Edward Olszeski.
William, a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and cherished friend passed away peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2026, at the age of 89.
For 66 years, William shared a beautiful life and an endearing love with his beloved wife, Janet Patricia Olszeski. Their marriage was built on love, commitment, family and a lifetime of...
Maria Elena Mendoza Carrillo
Aug 19, 2026
Maria Elena Mendoza Carrillo, 89, passed away August 19, 2026, at her home. Interment will follow at a later date at Carretera Pátzcuaro-Chupícuaro Cementerio in San Andrés Ziróndaro, Mich. Mexico.
Funeral service will be held at 4:00 PM, August 29, 2026, at Davidson Funeral Home.
Maria was born December 1, 1936, in Quiroga, Mexico to Francisco Mendoza and Presiliana Carrillo.
Along with her...
Terry Lee Powell
Aug 18, 2026
Terry Lee Powell, 69, of Lexington, North Carolina, went home to be with his Savior on August 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Terry was born on June 9, 1957, to the late Jacob Levon Powell, Sr. and Freda Mae Garren Powell.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington...
Olin and Peggy Leonard
Aug 14, 2026
Olin Julius Leonard 1/1/1938 - 7/29/2026
Peggy Elizabeth Neal Leonard 9/9/1940 - 8/14/2026
Together in Life, Together in Glory: Celebrating the Lives of the Leonards.
The Leonard family announces the home going of their beloved parents, grandparents, and faithful savants of God, who were reunited in glory after 67 beautiful years of marriage. Olin Leonard entered his heavenly rest on July 29, 2026,...
Kathy Swicegood Kepley
Aug 14, 2026
Kathy Swicegood Kepley, 83, of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Friday, August 14, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Kathy was born on August 5, 1943, to the late Arlie Clifton and Margaret Leonard Swicegood. A lifelong resident of the area, she was a steadfast member of Center Church of Welcome her entire life; dedicated deeply to her...
Sherry Denise Mangum
Aug 13, 2026
Sherry, age 68, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.
She was born on July 1, 1958, in Guilford County, North Carolina. Sherry was a loving, caring, and selfless mother, grandmother, and daughter who devoted her life to the people she loved. She will be remembered for her kind heart, generous spirit, and the joy she...
Barbara Lopp Gates
Aug 12, 2026
Barbara “Gumby” Sherrill Lopp Gates, 88, of Davidson County, passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, August 12, 2026, at Hinkle Hospice House.
A private graveside will be held at a later date.
Barbara was born on May 14, 1938, in Davidson County, to the late Harold Hughes Lopp and Frances Leonard Shoaf. She worked for many years for Community Action helping those...
Rickey Dale Jones
Aug 11, 2026
Rickey Dale Jones, 73, of Reedy Creek School Drive in Lexington, passed away Tuesday August 11, 2026, at his home.
A funeral service will be held 11:00 Saturday August 15, 2026, at Good Hope Methodist Church where he was a member, with Mur Dejonge and Rev. Chris Bennett officiating services. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends...
Leland Eugene Stanford
Aug 10, 2026
Leland (Lee) Eugene Stanford, 58, of Sunset Ridge Lane, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026 at his home.
Lee was born on November 29, 1967 in Oahu, Hawaii.
Lee spent 40 years in the trucking industry.
He had a great sense of humor and enjoyed spending time with friends and family.
In the last few years he renewed his passion for golf and...
Martha Cross Hill
Aug 9, 2026
Mrs. Martha Louise Cross Hill, 90, of Lexington, passed away on August 9, 2026, leaving behind a family who loved her deeply and will be missed more than words can express.
A graveside service will be held at 11 am Thursday, August 13 at Mt Zion Wesleyan Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends following the graveside service.
Martha was a strong independent...
Bonnie Carrick Owens
Aug 8, 2026
Bonnie Carrick Owens, born on May 29, 1947, peacefully passed away on August 8, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. She was the beloved daughter of the late Johnny Arthur Carrick and Wilma Louise Snyder Carrick.
On June 20, 1965, Bonnie married the love of her life, Gary Lee Owens. Together they shared a lifetime of love, faith, and...
Barbara Ann Butterworth Baker
Aug 7, 2026
Ms. Barbara Ann Butterworth Baker, 82, of Old Greensboro Road, died Friday, August 7, 2026, at Hinkle Hospice House.
She was born on January 23, 1944, in Cumberland County, NJ, to the late William and Fannie A. Davis Butterworth.
Ms. Baker had a love for horses, owls, and enjoyed watching T.V., especially “Little Women”. Most of all she loved her children and...
Virginia Shoaf
Aug 7, 2026
Mary "Virginia" Myers Shoaf, 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 7, 2026.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 PM on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington.
A funeral service will be held the following day, Sunday, August 9, 2026, at 4:00 PM, at Friendship Church – Lexington, 2840 Friendship Church Rd. Lexington, NC 27295, with...
Bobby Eugene Sechrest
Aug 6, 2026
Bobby Eugene Sechrest, 92, of Lexington, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.
Born on September 14, 1933, Bobby was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mary Ruth Woodward Sechrest; his daughter, Debbie Ruth Sink; and his son, Donnie Eugene Sechrest.
He is survived by his six grandchildren,...
Jerry Surratt
Aug 6, 2026
Jerry Dan Surratt was called to join his Heavenly Father on August 6,2026 at the age of 74
He is survived by the love of his life, Betty Surratt
• Five children- Jerry Surratt (Jennifer) Katrina Surratt, Angela Sepulveda, Greg Hege Omar) ,Donna : Moore(Tony)
Eleven grandchildren- Jennifer Williams (Jason),Dutch Fulp (Amanda) ,Brent Sepulveda . (Amber), Anna Baker(Matt),
Madison Ezzo, Sasha Raner (Jacob), Sammie...
Timothy Joe Louya
Aug 5, 2026
Mr. Timothy Joe Louya, 67, formerly of Lexington, died Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Hinkle Hospice Home.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 11, at Davidson Funeral Chapel, Lexington, with Rev. Billy Louya officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday night at the...
Jimmy Reid Manus
Aug 4, 2026
Born on May 4, 1943, in Monroe, Union County, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Carl and Laura Manus.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Carl Manus Jr.; his sister, Mary Snider; his son-in-law, Richard Price; and two grandchildren, Jeffrey Shawn Garrett and Bradley Aaron Garrett.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 46...
