obituaries

Shelby Dean Brinkley

Shelby Dean Brinkley

Mar 3, 2026

Shelby Dean Carpenter Brinkley, lovingly known as Dean, passed away on March 3, 2026, in Forsyth County at the age of 84.

Born on March 29, 1941, in Virginia, Dean was the cherished daughter of the late James L. Carpenter and Cassie Shinault Carpenter. She lived a life rooted in faith, family, and the simple joys that brought her happiness each...

Barbara Carter Neill

Barbara Carter Neill

Mar 2, 2026

Barbara Carter Neill, 86, of Lexington, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, March 2, 2026.

A funeral service will be held Friday, March 6, at 2pm with a visitation one hour prior at First Baptist Church of Welcome, with Pastor Mark Blair officiating. Burial to follow in the church cemetery.

Barbara, more commonly known as “Mamaw” or “Momma”, was born...

Eldora Louya House

Eldora Louya House

Mar 1, 2026

Rose Eldora House, 92, of Capistrano Shores Blvd., passed away Sunday March 1, 2026, at Atrium Baptist Lexington Medical Center in Lexington.

A funeral service will be held 1:00pm, Saturday March 7, 2026, at Greater Vision Free Will Baptist Church, Inc. with Rev. Keith McGee and Rev. Doug McGee officiating services. Burial will follow at Arrington Heights Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery.

The...

Barree Paul Gable

Barree Paul Gable

Mar 1, 2026

Barree Paul Gable, 65, of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away on March 1, 2026.

Born on October 27, 1960, in York, Pennsylvania, Barree was the son of Barree E. Gable and Rosalee M. Gable (Zeigler). He was a man who treasured the simple things in life, and was often cracking a joke or playing a prank, but was best known for...

Saundra Morris Everhart

Saundra Morris Everhart

Feb 28, 2026

Saundra Kay Morris Everhart, 77, of City Lake Road in Lexington, passed away Saturday February 28, 2026, at Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson.

A memorial service will be held on Thurday March 5, 2026 at 2pm in the Davidson Funeral Home Lexington Chapel. Visitation will be held one hour prior.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the memorial service.

Mrs....

Glenda Newman Johnson

Glenda Newman Johnson

Feb 28, 2026

Glenda Newman Johnson, 76, of Lexington, passed away peacefully in her sleep in the early morning of February 28, 2026 at Trellis Supportive Care in Winston-SalemShe was a protective mother, a devoted wife, with a sharp mind, a deep pride for her family, and an unwavering faith in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She will be dearly missed.Mrs. Johnson...

Donnie Myers Jr.

Donnie Myers Jr.

Feb 27, 2026

Hollis Donald “Donnie” Myers, Jr., 66, passed away on Friday, Feb. 27th, 2026 in his home peacefully.

A Celebration of Life will be held at Journey Church of Lexington on Thursday, March 5th at 2:00pm with Rev. Mark Rachels and Rev. Randy Foster officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm prior to the service at the...

Kenneth Norman Leonard

Kenneth Norman Leonard

Feb 26, 2026

Kenneth Norman Leonard passed away peacefully at his home on February 26, 2026, in Lexington, North Carolina, at the age of 92. Kenneth lived a full and vibrant life, leaving behind a legacy of honor, dedication, and cherished memories. He was known for his active and lively spirit.

Kenneth was born on Saturday, August 5, 1933, in Lexington, NC, to Norman...

William Geyer Trueheart

William Geyer Trueheart

Feb 24, 2026

William Geyer Trueheart Jr., 76, of Ridge Drive in Lexington, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, at Lexington Health Care Center in Lexington. 

A memorial service will be held at a later date. Details will be shared with family and friends when arrangements are finalized. 

Mr. Trueheart, affectionately known as Bill to his friends, was born on April 15,...

Maria Elena Giblin

Maria Elena Giblin

Feb 23, 2026

Maria Elena Theresa Giblin, born Maria Elena Celente on November 19, 1948, in Brooklyn, New York, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of strength, devotion, and outspoken honesty.

Maria was born in Brooklyn and moved to Orangeburg, New York, where she grew into the strong, resilient woman her family would come to know and love. She...

David Keith Ball

David Keith Ball

Feb 23, 2026

David Keith Ball Sr. known as Keith passed away Monday morning February 23, 2026 at Lexington Health Care after several years of declining health.

A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm Saturday February 28, 2026 at Becks Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, with Rev. David Kelley and Rev. Chris Johnson officiating.

Visitation will follow at the cemetery.

Keith was born in Davidson County,...

Christopher Owens

Christopher Owens

Feb 22, 2026

Chris Owens passed away on February 22nd 2026 at Atrium Cabarrus Hospital. With a special thanks to the ICU staff for everything.

Chris was born on March 17th 1987 in Winston to Margaret and Terry Owens. Though Terry may have been his biological father, nobody showed Chris more love and compassion than Glenn “Speedy” Holbrook. He grew up in Davidson county...

Wesley Wallace Fields

Wesley Wallace Fields

Feb 22, 2026

Wesley Wallace Fields, 80, of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at Novant Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

A service to honor Wallace’s life will be held 11:00am, Monday, March 2 at Linwood Baptist Church with a visitation prior to the service at 10:00 - 11:00am.  

Wallace was born on May 9, 1945, to the late Wesley Horace...

Ronnie Ray Marley

Ronnie Ray Marley

Feb 22, 2026

Ronnie Ray Marley, 70, of Advance, also known as “Leo,” passed away peacefully on February 22, 2026, in Forsyth County.

Born on July 28, 1955, in Wilmington, North Carolina, Ronnie was the son of the late James Ray Marley and Barbara Lee Batton Marley Hollis. He lived a life filled with creativity, compassion, and deep devotion to those he loved.

Ronnie was...

Brenda Hanes Forrest

Brenda Hanes Forrest

Feb 19, 2026

Brenda Sue (Hanes) Forrest, 84, of Lexington, passed away peacefully, Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Lexington Medical Center after a period of declining health.

A graveside funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Shiloh Church Cemetery.

A native of Davidson County, she was born on January 10, 1942, to the late Early Cleveland Hanes and...

Lokeel Mabe Whelpley

Lokeel Mabe Whelpley

Feb 18, 2026

Lokeel Vern (Mabe) Whelpley, 94, of Lexington, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in the chapel at Davidson Funeral Home in Winston-Salem with Rev. Jimmy Lancaster officiating. Burial will immediately follow the service at Woodland Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM – 10:45...

Brenda Parker Miles

Brenda Parker Miles

Feb 17, 2026

Brenda Elaine (Parker) Miles, 65, of Lexington, passed away, Tuesday, February 17, 2025, at her home.

Born at Fort Campbell in Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Tommy Joe Parker and the late Vedal Smith Parker. She retired from Lexington City Schools as a Data Manager. Brenda dedicated many years of service to the staff and students at Pickett...

Sylvia Ann Surratt

Sylvia Ann Surratt

Feb 17, 2026

Sylvia Ann Surratt, 87, died at 5:26 AM on February 17, 2006 at the Hinkle Hospice House, 200 Hospice Way, Lexington, North Carolina. Sylvia was born November 9, 1938, at Erlanger, North Carolina, the fourth child of George Lee and Margaret Phelps Surratt. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Lonnie Rayvon Surratt, Bryan Randall Surratt and wife...

Rev. A. Oden Latham, Jr.

Rev. A. Oden Latham, Jr.

Feb 16, 2026

Rev. A. Oden Latham, Jr., of Lexington, North Carolina passed away on February 16, 2026, at the age of 84 years old. Born December 8, 1941, in Washington, North Carolina, he was the beloved son of Verna Margarette Phelps Latham and A. Oden Latham, Sr.

Oden graduated from Washington High School in 1960., after which he attended Atlantic Christian College (now...

Myra Harp

Myra Harp

Feb 16, 2026

Myra Harris Harp, 84 of Sequoia Drive, died Monday, February 16, 2026 at her home.

A private memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church, where she was a member.

Mrs. Harp was born February 1, 1942 in Mecklenburg County to William Lee Harris and Clariece Carpenter Harris. She grew up in Concord, NC.  She was a graduate of Greensboro...

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