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Lexington, NC and surrounding areas

Ira Donald Swicegood

Ira Donald Swicegood

Feb 13, 2021

Mr. Ira Donald Swicegood, 86, of Hwy. 150 South, died Saturday, February 13, 2021 at his home. There are no services planned at this time. Mr. Swicegood was born in Davidson County April 7, 1934 to the late Japhia Ira and Beaulah Leonard Swicegood. He was of the Methodist faith, and had retired from the former Dixie-Linwood Corporation. Surviving are...

Fred Douglas Parnell

Fred Douglas Parnell

Feb 9, 2021

Fred Douglas Parnell age 99, of the Tyro Community passed away at his home Tuesday evening after declining health. A Private graveside service will be held in Bethel Cemetery conducted by Rev. Randy Foster. He was born January 05, 1922 in Davidson County to George Oscar Parnell and Sally Farabee Parnell. Doug lived his whole life in Davidson County, except...

Violet Lee Bivens

Violet Lee Bivens

Feb 8, 2021

Violet Lee Monkcus Norman Bivens, 75, of Accordius of Lexington went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 8, 2021 at the nursing home. A funeral service will be Thursday at 11:00 AM at Piedmont Funeral Home Chapel conducted by the Rev. Ken Norman. Burial will follow in Lexington City Cemetery. The family will receive friends after the...

Charles Henry Shoaf

Charles Henry Shoaf

Feb 7, 2021

Charles Henry Shoaf affectionately known as “Sug” passed away Sunday February 7, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM Friday at Sandy Creek Cemetery, with the Rev. Mike Shoaf officiating. Mr. Shoaf will lie in state at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church where he was a member, from 12:00 until 1:45 PM prior...

David Freeman Caraway

David Freeman Caraway

Jan 30, 2021

David Freeman Caraway,78, of Fritts Road, passed away Saturday at Accordius of Lexington. A memorial graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, February 12, 2021 at Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery in Winston Salem where he was a member. David was born in New Orleans, La on April 17, 1942 to the late Jean Caraway. David was a...

Frances Ashby

Frances Ashby

Jan 29, 2021

Frances Smith Ashby, 86, of Lexington passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at her home after a period of declining health. Frances was born in Davidson County on January 26, 1935. She was a retired employee of Duracell and of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed traveling and especially spending time at the beach. She was preceded in death by...

Benny Gray Koonts

Benny Gray Koonts

Jan 22, 2021

Benny Gray and Sonya Faye Koonts. A memorial graveside service for Benny and his wife Sonya will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday September 14, 2021 at Forest Hill memorial Park. Surviving are son, Kenny Koonts of Myrtle Beach, daughter, Tammy Jo Koonts of Lexington, two grandsons, Jarrod and Keegan.

Mop Lim Seng

Mop Lim Seng

Jan 21, 2021

Mop Lim Seng, 58, of Green Meadows Drive, passed away Thursday at Wake Forest Baptist Health Lexington Medical Center. Her service will be held 2:00 PM Friday January 29, 2021 At Piedmont Funeral Home Chapel. Surviving are her husband, Suphat Seng of the home, daughters, Sotia Seng, Ayana Seng, Jayla Seng, sister, Rose Lim Sao, Mary Sao, brothers, Victor Sao,...

William Carlton Rickard

William Carlton Rickard

Jan 18, 2021

Mr. William Carlton Rickard, 80, of Boones Cave Road died Monday, January 18, 2021 at his home. A graveside service will be Thursday at 11:00 AM at Forest Hill Memorial Park conducted by the Revs. Randy Foster and Joe Rose. Mr. Rickard will lie in state at Piedmont Funeral Home Wednesday from 2-5 PM. The family will not be present...

John Edward Duggins, Jr.

John Edward Duggins, Jr.

Jan 17, 2021

Mr. John Edward Duggins, Jr. 82, of Haden Grove Church Road died Sunday, January 17, 2021 at his home. A funeral service will be Friday at 1:00 PM at Piedmont Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Hospice Chaplain Ben Vogler. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Memorial Park. Mr. Duggins will lie in state at Piedmont Funeral Home Thursday from 2-5...

Everette Thomas Leonard, Jr.

Everette Thomas Leonard, Jr.

Jan 11, 2021

Mr. Everette Thomas Leonard, Jr., 79, of Lexington died Monday, January 11, 2021 at Hinkle Hospice House. A graveside service will be Thursday at 2:00 PM at Mt. Zion Wesleyan Church Cemetery, where he was a member, with the Rev. Terry Coates officiating. Mr. Leonard will lie in state at Piedmont Funeral Home from 10:00 AM until 12:30 PM Thursday...

Sally Mae Johnston

Sally Mae Johnston

Jan 1, 2021

Sally Mae Johnston, age 85, formerly of Aurora, Colorado, completed her earthly journey on January 1, 2021 at Accordius Health of Lexington. There will be no public visitation and no services are scheduled. Sally was born on August 11, 1935 in Denver, Colorado to Jose Benjamin and Ruth (Pena) Acosta of Colorado. Sally was a long time member of the...

Glori Kathryn Marion

Glori Kathryn Marion

Dec 14, 2020

Our beautiful beloved daughter, sister went home to Heaven to be with Jesus on December 14, 2020 following a very courageous battle with cancer for three years. Glori Kathryn Grubb Marion, passed away peacefully at Trellis Supportive Care in Winston Salem, where she was treated with great, loving care by the wonderful staff and her sister Laura who is also...

Nancy Rose Leonard

Nancy Rose Leonard

Dec 7, 2020

Nancy Rose Gobble Leonard, 88, of South NC Highway 150, passed away Monday evening at Rowan Medical Center. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday at Sandy Creek Cemetery, with the Rev. Bernie Hess officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:00 - 1:45 PM prior to the service, at Piedmont Funeral Home. Mrs. Leonard was born...

Elsie Shoaf Leonard

Elsie Shoaf Leonard

Dec 4, 2020

Mrs. Elsie Shoaf Leonard, 91, of Lexington died Friday, December 4, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. A private double memorial service will be held at a later date at Christian Baptist Church by the Rev. Sam Harvey. Mrs. Leonard was born in Davidson County January 1, 1929 to the late Baxter and Lillian Reid Shoaf. She had retired...

Ruby Mae Edwards

Ruby Mae Edwards

Dec 2, 2020

Mrs. Ruby Mae Sharpe Edwards, 95, of Lexington died Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at her home after an illness of one year. A private graveside service will be held at Forest Hill Memorial Park with the Revs. David Edwards and Everette Leonard officiating. No visitation will be held. She was born January 2, 1925 in Davidson County to the late...

Charles Lee Beckom

Charles Lee Beckom

Nov 30, 2020

Mr. Charles Lee “Charlie” Beckom, 75, of Lexington died Monday, November 30, 2020 at Thomasville Medical Center. A private double memorial service will be held at a later date at Christian Baptist Church with the Rev. Sam Harvey officiating. Mr. Beckom was born in Davidson County September 6, 1945 to Norman Beckom and Evelyn Barnhill Stephenson. He was previously employed...

Timothy Epley

Timothy Epley

Nov 30, 2020

Timothy Scott Epley, 51, of Lexington died Monday, November 30, 2020 at his home. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Mr. Epley was born in Davidson County November 1, 1969 to Tommy Williams and Brenda Gail Epley Hicks. He was predeceased by his father. Surviving are sons Christopher Scott Epley of Lexington, and Larry Michael Epley...

David Christopher Nance

David Christopher Nance

Nov 26, 2020

David Christopher (Chris) Nance, 68, of Lexington, died November 26, 2020, at his home. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, December 4, 2020 at Forest Hill Memorial Park, Mausoleum Chapel. The family will be receiving guests at Piedmont Funeral Home and Crematory from 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM, prior to the service. Participants are reminded to...

Nem Kim

Nem Kim

Nov 22, 2020

Nem Kim of Fairview Drive passed away Sunday at Wake Forest Baptist Health Lexington Medical Center. Services will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday at Piedmont Funeral Home Chapel.

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