obituaries
Karen Mitchell Tatum
Jul 16, 2026
Karen Mitchell Tatum, 67, of Winston-Salem, NC, died peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her children and her beloved husband of nearly 47 years, David.
Karen was born on June 11, 1959, to Lucy Mitchell and the late William Mitchell in Danville, VA. After graduating from George Washington High School, she later attended Forsyth Technical Community...
James Leroy Hedrick
Jul 15, 2026
James Leroy Hedrick, 85, of Swicegood Waitman Rd., passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. A beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, and friend, James leaves behind a legacy of hard work, kindness, laughter, and an unwavering love for his family.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, at Davidson Funeral Chapel, Lexington, with Pastor Sammy Allison...
Lewis Gray Swain
Jul 15, 2026
Lewis Gray “Lefty” Swain, 89, of Winston-Salem, N.C. (Midway), passed away on Wednesday July 15, 2026, at the Hospice Hinkle House in Lexington.
He was the son of the late George Kimel and Pauline Swain. Lewis was born in Kernersville, N.C. Lewis attended Kernersville High School and served in the U.S. Army from July 1960-July 1966. Lewis worked at Roadway Express...
Lonnie Curtis McLeod
Jul 13, 2026
Lonnie Curtis McLeod, 73, of Denton, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 4:00 PM in the Davidson Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Rock Hedrick officiating. The family will receive friends from 3:00 until 4:00 PM prior to the service at the funeral home.
Lonnie was born on May 2,...
Pamela Shoaf Hodge
Jul 12, 2026
Pamela Shoaf Hodge, 73, of Davidson County, passed away at her residence on Sunday, July 12, 2026.
Born on June 6, 1953, in Lexington, North Carolina, Pamela was the daughter of the late Bobby Stevens Shoaf and Geraldine Hedrick Shoaf.
Pamela will be remembered for her deep love and devotion to her family, especially her cherished granddaughter, Rylee Hodge, who she loved...
Julie Monk Lopp
Jul 12, 2026
Julie Monk Lopp, 62, of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Sunday, July 12, 2026.
Born on May 15, 1964, in Davidson County, Julie was the daughter of Daniel Wayne Monk and Nancy Moore Monk.
Julie worked as a waitress at Lexington Barbecue, where she was known for her friendly smile and caring spirit. She enjoyed spending time with...
Gale Virginia Edwards
Jul 12, 2026
Gale Virginia Edwards, 85, of Davidson County, passed away peacefully in her home with family by her side, on Sunday, July 12, 2026.
A service will be held on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM, at Forest Hill Memorial Park, Mausoleum Chapel, with Rev. Kaye Frye officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at their home.
Gale was born...
James Alan Morris
Jul 11, 2026
James Alan Morris, 70, of Lexington, NC passed away July 11, 2026, after a hard-fought battle against a glioblastoma brain tumor. Alan, or “G-Dad”, leaves behind a legacy of faith, family, and a love for the outdoors.
Born December 21, 1955, Alan grew up in Hopkinsville, KY the only son of the late James Prentice Morris (d. 1997) and the late...
Stephen Emory Pennington
Jul 10, 2026
Stephen Emory Pennington, 85, of Davidson County, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, July 10, 2026.
Born on September 19, 1940, in Ashe County, Stephen was the son of the late Bryan Claiborne Pennington and Estella Greer Pennington.
Stephen will be remembered for his deep love and devotion to his family, especially his beloved baby sister, Mary K, and for...
Charles Johnson
Jul 7, 2026
Mr. Charles David Johnson, 84, of Shiptontown Road, died Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at his home.
A celebration of life will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Bethany Church of Lexington, with Dr. Chuck Hutchins and Pastor Michael Martin officiating. Inurnment will take place in the church cemetery.
Mr. Johnson was born on August 13, 1941, in Randolph County,...
Lawrence Scott Wiegman
Jul 6, 2026
Lawrence Scott Wiegman, age 48, of Lexington, passed away on Monday July 6, 2026, at his residence.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Lawrence was born in Crawford, Ohio on March 18, 1978, to Lawrence Edmond Wiegman and Marianne Stanovich Wiegman. He worked as a support manager for Hayward Industries. He was a collector of baseball cards...
Judith "Judy" Lockhart Hylton
Jul 5, 2026
The most beautiful, kindest soul is singing and dancing at Jesus’ feet.
Judith "Judy" Carolyn Lockhart Hylton, 81 years young, of Lexington, NC has been reunited with her beloved husband Dewey Ward Hylton Jr, passing away peacefully in her sleep on July 5, 2026.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Union Grove Baptist Church...
Ommie Boan
Jul 4, 2026
Ommie Mae Boan, 76, of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House.
Born on July 13, 1949, in Chesterfield, South Carolina, Ommie was the daughter of the late Oscar and Dorothy Jewett Gainey.
Ommie found joy in cooking, shopping, soaking up warm sunny days, and, most of all, spending time with her...
Thomas Moore
Jul 3, 2026
Thomas Fetzer Moore Jr., age 76, of Lexington, passed away on Friday July 3, 2026, at Alderwood of Davidson County (Hinkle House).
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Thomas was born in Patrick County, Virginia on December 21, 1949, to Thomas Fetzer Moore, Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Moncus Moore. He worked for Craftwood Veneer as a machine...
Ellen Meachum
Jul 2, 2026
Ellen Elisabeth Meachum, age 55, of Lexington, formerly of Winston Salem, passed away Thursday July 2, 2026, at Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington after an illness of several years.
A funeral service to honor her life will be held 11:00 AM, Monday, July 6, 2026, at Mt Tabor United Church of Christ with Rev. Lester E. Smith and Rev. Sonny Flowers...
Billy Parks Craver
Jul 1, 2026
Mr. Billy Parks Craver, 96, of Happy Hill Road, died Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, July 6, 2026, at Davidson Funeral Chapel, Lexington, with Pastor Terry Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Reeds Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends for one hour...
Martha Adeline Lee
Jul 1, 2026
Mrs. Martha Adeline Edwards Lee, 93, of Lexington, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2026.
She was born on June 7, 1933, in Walhalla, South Carolina.
Mrs. Lee was a homemaker and a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She devoted her life to caring for her family and creating a loving home filled with warmth and kindness. She will be remembered for...
Gloria Bulluck
Jun 30, 2026
Gloria Griffith Bulluck, a devoted educator, faithful servant of her church, and beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family.
Gloria was born on September 23, 1936, in Charlotte, NC, to the late Robert Wallace Griffith and Geneva Dozier Griffith. She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, John D....
Jimmy William Lively
Jun 30, 2026
Jimmy William Lively, 92, of Lexington, passed away Tuesday June 30th , 2026, at the Hinkle Hospice Home in Lexington.
A Funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday July 8th, 2026, at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church with Father Huver Navarro and Rev. Dianne Horton officiating services. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Memorial Park.
The family will receive...
Tia Alisa Leonard
Jun 30, 2026
Tia Alisa Leonard, 61, of Lexington, passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on Tuesday June 30, 2026.
Tia was born on June 18, 1965, in Davidson County, to the late Larry Maxwell and Evelyn Levonne Hedrick Leonard.
She loved animals, her grandchildren, spending time outside, especially tending to her plants, camping, motorcycle riding, and swinging on her porch, especially during storms.
Those left...
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