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Lexington, NC and surrounding areas

Cynthia Morris Henderson

Cynthia Morris Henderson

Mar 3, 2026

Cynthia Ann Morris Henderson, 68, of Lexington, passed away on March 3, 2026.

A graveside service will be held at Forest Hill Memorial Park on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.

Mrs. Henderson was born in Davidson County on September 24, 1957, to the late Clarence Cleveland Morris and Meriel Towery Morris. She was a loving mother and grandmother who cherished...

Ralph Vernon Potter, Jr

Ralph Vernon Potter, Jr

Feb 28, 2026

Mr. Ralph Vernon Potter “R.V”, Jr., 86, of Lexington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at Hinkle Hospice House.

Born on January 2, 1940, to Ralph Vernon Potter Sr., and Clara Inez Potter. Mr. Potter lived a life defined by dedication, honor, and service. He was a devoted son and brother, a loving husband and father, and a proud...

Troy Lee Koonts

Troy Lee Koonts

Feb 24, 2026

Troy Lee Koonts, 93, of Lexington, North Carolina passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Atrium Health Lexington Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.  

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Piedmont Funeral Home in the Timberlake Chapel.  The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. prior to...

Linda Carol Earles

Linda Carol Earles

Feb 19, 2026

Linda Carol Earles, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on February 19, 2026, in Linwood, North Carolina. Born on November 3, 1959, in Pikeville, Kentucky, Linda was a shining light of love and kindness in the lives of all who knew her.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at...

Bonnie Lou Roark

Bonnie Lou Roark

Feb 12, 2026

Bonnie Lou Holleman Roark, born on August 11, 1962, in McDowell County, West Virginia, passed away on February 12, 2026, in Lexington, North Carolina. Bonnie lived a life filled with love and joy, leaving behind cherished memories for her family and friends.

As a devoted mother, Bonnie is survived by her beloved children, Adam Russell Roark and wife Crystal, who reside...

Piseth Pich

Piseth Pich

Feb 4, 2026

Piseth Pich, a distinguished Buddhist monk and Cambodian military veteran, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2026, at Magnolia Gardens in Thomasville, North Carolina. He was born on February 3, 1955, in Cambodia, where he initially began his life's journey before moving to the United States.

Piseth devoted his life to the teachings and practices of Buddhism, imparting wisdom and compassion...

Dominick Donald Susinno

Dominick Donald Susinno

Feb 3, 2026

Dominick Donald Susinno, born on September 30, 1941, in Brooklyn, New York, departed this life on February 3, 2026, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem.

Dominick was proudly one of Jehovah's Witnesses and was a member of Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Lexington, North Carolina. He had an avid desire to please his heavenly Father Jehovah and...

Karen Ruth Cross

Karen Ruth Cross

Jan 20, 2026

Karen Ruth Pinyan Cross, 77, of Lexington, NC passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Wake Forest Baptist Lexington Medical Center. 

  A celebration of life service will be held Saturday, February 7th, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Amazing Grace Baptist Church, with Pastor Jerry Bowen officiating.  Family will receive friends from 1:00 - 2:00 PM prior to the service at...

Soeurm Sen

Soeurm Sen

Jan 16, 2026

Soeurm Sen, of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 16, 2026, at the residence of her son.

She was born on June 6, 1944, in Cambodia. Soeurm was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Her life was defined by love, sacrifice, and deep devotion to her family. She will be remembered for her kindness, strength, and...

Adrienne Bishop Jarrell

Adrienne Bishop Jarrell

Jan 12, 2026

Adrienne Bishop Jarrell, 62, of Rowan County, passed away Monday morning, January 12, 2026, at Bethamy Retirement Center.

A memorial graveside service will take place on Friday, January 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM, at Guilford Memorial Park, 6000 Westgate City Bvd. Greensboro, NC 27407.

Adrienne was born on July 8, 1963, in Guilford County, to the late David Wayne Bishop and Leanne...

Sharon Heath Sarno

Sharon Heath Sarno

Jan 4, 2026

Sharon Kathlean Heath Sarno lived a life rooted in love, generosity, and quiet strength. She passed peacefully at her home in Lexington, North Carolina, on January 4, 2026, surrounded by the family and life she so deeply cherished.

Born on October 19, 1956, in Port Huron, Michigan, Sharon carried with her a warmth shaped by her Midwestern birth and her North...

Howard Wayne Bennett

Howard Wayne Bennett

Dec 31, 2025

Howard Wayne Bennett, born on October 23, 1956, in Greensboro, North Carolina, passed away on December 31, 2025, at the VA Hospital in Salisbury, North Carolina. He was a devoted individual whose life was marked by his love for family, dedication to his work, and especially his steadfast faith, which was a defining characteristic that everyone knew about him.

Howard had...

Joseph Clint Alexander

Joseph Clint Alexander

Dec 28, 2025

Joseph Clint Alexander, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on December 28, 2025, at Thomasville Medical Center in Thomasville, North Carolina. He was born on February 25, 1956, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, to the late Kendall and Bessie Almon Alexander.

Joseph was a talented self-employed carpenter known for his exceptional craftsmanship and devotion to his trade. Beyond work,...

Lindsay Paul Burkhart

Lindsay Paul Burkhart

Dec 15, 2025

Mr. Lindsay Paul Burkhart, 86, of Willowbrook Rehabilitation and Care Center, Yadkinville, formerly of Advance and Lexington, NC passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Monday, December 15, 2025, at the nursing center. 

A graveside service will be Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 11:00 am at Forest Hill Memorial Park in Lexington, NC conducted by the family. 

Paul was born...

Saman Mang

Saman Mang

Dec 5, 2025

Saman Mang, born on October 10, 1950, in Cambodia, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2025, in High Point, North Carolina. Saman was a beloved mother and devoted wife, whose presence enriched the lives of all who had the honor of knowing her.

She is survived by her three cherished daughters, Chantra Narasa, Khema Narasa, and Samphors Narasa and 8 grandchildren....

Hilda Vae Shoaf

Hilda Vae Shoaf

Nov 27, 2025

Hilda Vae Leonard Shoaf, 101, entered her eternal rest on November 27, 2025, in Rowan County. Born on July 9, 1924, in Davidson County, Hilda was the cherished daughter of the late Lloyd Valentine Leonard and Myrtle Alley Leonard.

Hilda lived a long, full, and joyful life marked by faith, family, service, and adventure. Known for her love of traveling, she...

Sylvia Joyce Waters

Sylvia Joyce Waters

Nov 18, 2025

Sylvia Joyce Waters, age 89, of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025. Born on February 24, 1936, in Roanoke, Alabama, Sylvia lived a life marked by love, devotion, and a profound connection to her faith.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Sheets Memorial Baptist Church.  A Celebration of...

Ravon Koonts Michael

Ravon Koonts Michael

Nov 11, 2025

Ravon Koonts Michael, a cherished member of the Davidson County community, peacefully left this world on November 11, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on February 12, 1938, in Davidson County, Ravon embraced life with an open heart and a passion for the simple pleasures that brought him joy.

Throughout his career as a Blueprint Reader at Proctor and Schwartz,...

Rosa Lee Ferguson

Rosa Lee Ferguson

Oct 27, 2025

Rosa Lee Ferguson, born on November 26, 1963, in Franklin County, Virginia, departed this life on October 27, 2025, at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center in Salisbury, North Carolina. She was 61 years old.

Rosa was a dedicated homemaker who devoted her life to her family.  Her enduring commitment was most evident in her marriage of 45 years to her beloved husband,...

Shirley Lyons Johnson

Shirley Lyons Johnson

Oct 25, 2025



Shirley Lyons Johnson, of Lexington, passed away peacefully on October 25, 2025, at Hinkle Hospice House. Shirley was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Born on February 1, 1949, to the late Chester and Alice Lyons, Shirley was known for her strength, determination, and the unique way she made...

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