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David Bruce Hartley

David Bruce Hartley

Nov 17, 2025

David Bruce Hartley, 64, of Winston-Salem, passed away Monday, November 17, 2025.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

David was born on October 4, 1961, in Davidson County, to the late Bruce A. Hartley and Ruth Towery Hartley. Upon graduation from Lexington High School, he furthered his education and graduated from UNC-Charlotte.

He worked for most of his...

Linda Diane Cassidy

Linda Diane Cassidy

Nov 16, 2025

Linda Diane Cassidy, 79, of Lexington, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025, at Davidson Health and Rehab. Born on November 25, 1946, she was the daughter of Abe and Mildred Lee Cassidy.

Linda was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Her life was marked by her unwavering love for her family and her kindness toward everyone she met.

She was preceded...

James Louis Schipper

James Louis Schipper

Nov 14, 2025

James Louis Schipper, of Forsyth County, passed away on Friday, November 14th, 2025. Born to the late Junior Schipper and Lucille Kates Schipper, James was a simple, kind-hearted man who found joy in the things he loved most—good music, good company, and the familiar comforts of home. He had a lifelong admiration for Alan Jackson and Elvis Presley, and he...

Clayton Eugene Swicegood

Clayton Eugene Swicegood

Nov 14, 2025

Clayton Eugene Swicegood, 96, of Lexington, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025 at his home.

A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 pm Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Mt. Carmel Church of Lexington with Rev. John Craig, Rev. Sandy Young and Rev. Judge Jimmy Myers officiating the service with interment to follow at the church cemetery.

The family will receive...

Mary Harrison Green

Mary Harrison Green

Nov 14, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Harrison Green, 95, of Martin Ave, in Lexington passed away Friday November 14, 2025 at her home.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Thursday November 20, 2025 Spiritual Counselor Chris Ehrlich officiating services. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm Thursday at Davidson Funeral Home.

Mrs. Green...

Edward Albert Varner

Edward Albert Varner

Nov 13, 2025

Eddward “Eddie” Albert Varner, 67, of Davidson County, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025.

Service details will be posted once available.

Eddie was born on May 27, 1958, in Davidson County, to the late Albert Sheets Varner Jr. and Linda Loretta Shaw Varner. He worked for many years as a truck driver for various companies, eventually retiring from Varner’s Trucking.

He enjoyed the...

Danny Furr

Danny Furr

Nov 13, 2025

Danny Lee Furr, age 77, of Lexington, passed away on November 13, 2025, at Thomasville Medical Center.

Memorial service will be held 3:00 PM, Sunday, November 30, 2025, at West Side Baptist Church with Rev. Jason Koontz officiating.

Danny was born on February 21, 1948, in Davidson County to the late Horace and Girleta Crotts Furr. He worked for many years as...

Gene Edward Perrell

Gene Edward Perrell

Nov 13, 2025

Gene Edward Perrell, 86, passed away peacefully after declining in health on Thursday, November 13th, 2025, in Davidson County. Born on June 15th, 1939, in Davidson County, Gene was the son of the late Rufus Paul Franklin Perrell and Anna Sink Perrell. He was a simple yet steadfast man whose life was marked by dedication, hard work, and an unwavering...

Loretta Nance

Loretta Nance

Nov 12, 2025

Loretta Nance, age 85, of Roaring River, passed away on November 12, 2025.

Born on July 27, 1940, in Davidson County, Loretta was the daughter of the late Wayne and Geraldine Nance. She was a woman of quiet strength, deep love, and unwavering devotion to her family. Those who knew her will remember her gentle spirit and the care she extended...

Jeffrey Wayne Payne

Jeffrey Wayne Payne

Nov 12, 2025

Jeffrey Wayne Payne, 64, of Lexington, passed away peacefully at his home on November 12, 2025. He was born on May 9, 1961, in Davie County, North Carolina, to the late Johnny William Payne Jr. and Reva Howard Pennington.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM, Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Madison Heights Freewill Baptist Church with Pastor David Robinson...

Carol Truell Leonard

Carol Truell Leonard

Nov 11, 2025

Carol Leonard, 83, of Greenville, NC, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at ECU Health Care, in Greenville.

A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 17, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with Pastor Lomax Skinner officiating, with burial to follow at Forest Hill Memorial Park.

Carol was born on June 1, 1942, in Davidson County, to the late Guy Wilson Trull...

Carlene Foust Clodfelter

Carlene Foust Clodfelter

Nov 10, 2025

Carlene Foust Clodfelter, 87, of Davidson County, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Hinkle Hospice House.

There are no formal services at this time.

Carlene was born on November 28, 1937, in Davidson County, to the late Everett Wesley Foust and Rosa Clodfelter Foust. She was a lifelong member of Midway Church and dedicated much...

Mabel James Cawley

Mabel James Cawley

Nov 10, 2025

Mabel James Cawley, 97, of Lexington, passed away Monday November 10, 2025, at Davidson Health and Rehab in Lexington.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Sunday November 16, 2025 at Victory Baptist Church where she was a member with Pastor Jeff Mabe. Burial to follow in the church cemetery

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

Gary Worley

Gary Worley

Nov 9, 2025

Gary Lee Worley, 71, of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC. He was born on October 7, 1954, in Bristol, Virginia, to the late James Edward Worley and Ola Ruth Greer Worley.

A funeral service will be held at 2pm on Friday, November 14, 2025, in the...

Deborah Alice Gaither

Deborah Alice Gaither

Nov 9, 2025

Deborah Alice Linkous Gaither, 59, of “Michigan at heart” and most recently of Davidson County, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025. She was born on October 10, 1966, to Leonard Theodore Linkous and Beulah Faye Sovine Linkous.

Deborah was known for her honesty, her grounded and realistic spirit, and her love of home. Whether tending to her flower...

Mae Myers

Mae Myers

Nov 8, 2025

Meta “Mae” Rowe Myers, 103, of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family.

Born on January 6, 1922, in Davidson County to the late Roy Mervin Rowe and Mary Ellen Walton Rowe, Mae lived a long and full life grounded in faith, family, and hard work. She was a proud graduate of Linwood High School and Ashmore...

Richard "Rick" Eugene Yountz Jr.

Richard "Rick" Eugene Yountz Jr.

Nov 8, 2025

Richard “Rick” Eugene Yountz Jr., 71, of Lexington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Kate B. Reynolds, in Forsyth County.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Thursday, November 13, 2025, at Davidson Funeral Home, Hickory Tree.

A graveside service will be held the following day, Friday, November 14, 2025, at 10:00 AM, at Arcadia Village...

Kelie Sprinkle

Kelie Sprinkle

Nov 8, 2025

Kelie Warner Sprinkle, 54, of Lexington, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, November 8, 2025.

Born on May 22, 1971, in Guilford County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of Willard Warner and Janice Thomas Warner. Kelie was of the Baptist faith and devoted her life to caring for others through her work as a registered nurse at Thomasville...

Charles Joseph Ward Jr.

Charles Joseph Ward Jr.

Nov 7, 2025

Charles “Charlie” Ward Jr.. 83, of Shamrock Drive in Lexington, went to be with his Lord and Saviour on Friday November 7, 2025 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, in Winston Salem, NC.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 Wednesday November 12, 2025 at Pilgrim Reformed Church, where he was a member, with Rev. Richard Moore officiating services. Burial with...

Eston Craven

Eston Craven

Nov 7, 2025

Our hearts are heavy as we share that Eston Egbert Craven III, age 62, of Fuquay-Varina, NC, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 7, 2025, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem.

Eston was born on February 10, 1963, in Guilford County to Eston Egbert Craven Jr. and Nancy Ritter Craven. From the start, he brought laughter and...

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