find a loved one

Obituaries

Use the search below to find the obituary of a loved one. We invite you to share memories, offer condolences, and celebrate a life well lived. Each tribute is a place for family and friends to come together in remembrance and support.


Obituary Banner
Black outline of a candle with a flame.

Recent Obituaries

Lexington, NC and surrounding areas

Dorothy Koonts Tripp

Dorothy Koonts Tripp

Sep 30, 2025

Mrs. Dorothy Tripp, 91, of Lexington passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at her home on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. She was born November 11, 1933, in Lexington, NC, (Davidson County) to Haven L. Koonts and Ada Athay Koonts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 74 years, Spencer Tripp, Sr.,...

Pauline Younts Young

Pauline Younts Young

Sep 22, 2025

Pauline Younts Young, 96, passed away on September 22, 2025, in Thomasville, North Carolina. 

Pauline was born on December 3, 1928 in Davidson County, North Carolina to the late Gurnie and Mary Huffman Younts.  She was a homemaker.

Pauline is survived by her daughter, Pauletta Young, and her grandchildren, Michele Ramirez, Cathy McLendon, and Sandy Medlin, as well as nine great-grandchildren and...

Kathy Joyner Shoaf

Kathy Joyner Shoaf

Sep 22, 2025

Kathy Joyner Shoaf, 66 of Lexington, North Carolina passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on September 22, 2025 after a brief, but courageous fight with cancer.

She was an avid reader, talented crafter, and a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother.  From soccer games, chorus concerts, weekly grocery trips and holidays on the farm, she embodied the...

Mary Edna Buffaloe

Mary Edna Buffaloe

Sep 22, 2025

Mary Edna Buffalo, age 73, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 22, 2025, in Lexington, NC.

Mary was born on November 1, 1951, to the late William Major Robinson and Mary Wilson Robinson. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Mary’s presence was a gentle but steady light in the lives of those who knew and loved her.

She was preceded...

Becky Jo Davis

Becky Jo Davis

Sep 15, 2025

Becky Harris Davis, 82, of Davidson County, passed away Monday, September 15, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, September 19, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church with Rev. Edward Kelaher officiating.

Becky was born on March 6, 1943, in Cleveland County, NC, to the late Joseph E Harris...

David Marshall Jones

David Marshall Jones

Sep 12, 2025

David Marshall Jones, 71, of Davidson County, passed away Friday, September 12, 2025.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 2:00 PM, at Grace Episcopal Church, with Rev. Edward Kelaher officiating, with a reception to follow.

He was born on April 15, 1954, to the late Myron Jones and Anne Marshall Jones Sullivan.

David was an exceptional...

Nath Khlangkathoke

Nath Khlangkathoke

Sep 6, 2025

Nath Khlangkathoke, 90, of Lexington, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at his home.

Nath was born in Cambodia on December 15, 1934. He is preceded in death by his wife, Lome Khlangkathoke.

Nath is survived by his sons, Buon Nath, Na Nath, Node Nath, Peter Nath and daughters, Bin Nath, Vonn Nath, Choy Nath and Nancy Khlangkathoke....

Christopher Bryan Taylor

Christopher Bryan Taylor

Sep 2, 2025

Christopher Bryan Taylor, 62, of Lexington, North Carolina passed away on September 2, 2025.

Christopher was born in Davidson County on May 8, 1963, to Leonard Ray Taylor and Alberteen Mash Taylor, who precede him in death. He was a spray gun technician with Air Power Air Compressors.

Christopher liked fishing on the Yadkin River,...

Brenda Story Hegler

Brenda Story Hegler

Aug 31, 2025

Brenda Story Hegler, 81, of Upton Street passed away Sunday at Hinkle Hospice House.

A celebration of life service will be held Thursday, September 4th, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the Timberlake Chapel of Piedmont Funeral Home, with the Rev. Mason Todd officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one...

Cera (Joseph Nathaniel) Vandermark

Cera (Joseph Nathaniel) Vandermark

Aug 29, 2025

Cera (Joseph Nathaniel) Vandermark, formerly of Lexington, NC, passed away at her home on August 29, 2025 in Raleigh, NC.

Cera was born to Joseph Curtis Vandermark and Candace Hege Vandermark on January 28, 1999 In Lexington, NC.

Cera leaves behind a brother, Adam Xavier Vandermark and long time friend, Keland Rush, who has added to that brotherhood for many years. Together,...

Mary Petrillose Harris

Mary Petrillose Harris

Aug 22, 2025

The family of Mary Petrillose Harris are saddened to report her death on August 22nd, 2025 at Alexian Village, Signal Mountain, TN at the venerable age of 114.

Mary was born in Ithaca, NY on May 13th, 1911.  She and her husband, J. Richard ("Dick") Harris, now deceased, were longtime residents of Cortland, NY where together they...

Dayton "Duke" Lee Reed, Sr.

Dayton "Duke" Lee Reed, Sr.

Aug 16, 2025

Dayton "Duke" Lee Reed, Sr., 72, passed away on August 16, 2025, in Thomasville, North Carolina.

He was a man who dedicated his life to hard work and the simple joys of life.

Dayton was born on May 25, 1953, in Philippi, West Virginia to Clifford and Ruby Alexander Blake Reed. He grew up in...

Forrest Lee Armentrout

Forrest Lee Armentrout

Aug 5, 2025

Forrest “Jody” Lee Armentrout, 76, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025, at Davidson Health and Rehabilitation.

Forrest was born on June 4, 1949, in Tucker County, West Virginia, to Edgar and Susan McCauley Armentrout.  Along with his parents, Forrest was preceded in death by his sons, Jeffrey Cave and Ricky Cave.  He was also preceded in...

Pallie Ann Daniel Mcloon

Pallie Ann Daniel Mcloon

Jul 31, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Pallie Ann McLoon, who departed from this world on July 31, 2025, in Lexington, NC. Born on December 8, 1950, in Denton, North Carolina, Pallie lived a life filled with warmth, dedication, and love.

Pallie's journey through life was marked by her unwavering devotion to her...

Ruth Louise Myers

Ruth Louise Myers

Jul 27, 2025

Ruth Louise Myers, formerly of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at the Hinkle Hospice House on Sunday, July 27, 2025.  She was 86 years old.

A celebration of Ruth’s life will be held on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Lexington First Assembly of God Church, 382 Walser Road, Lexington, NC 27295.  The family...

Gary Wayne Burton

Gary Wayne Burton

Jul 26, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gary Wayne Burton, who departed this life on July 26, 2025, in Ramseur, North Carolina. Born on October 16, 1957, in Lexington, North Carolina, Gary lived a life filled with passion, dedication, and a deep love for his family and community.

A funeral service will be...

Ernest Joseph Sylvia, III

Ernest Joseph Sylvia, III

Jul 14, 2025

Ernest Joseph Sylvia, III of Yadkinville entered his eternal rest on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Bermuda Commons in Advance, North Carolina.

Ernest was born in Fall River, Massachusetts on March 2, 1943 to the late Ernest Joseph Sylvia, II and Irene Dube Sylvia.  Ernest was an accomplished self-employed artist and a policeman for three years in...

Robert Sheldon Eggers

Robert Sheldon Eggers

Jul 11, 2025

Robert Sheldon Eggers, 83, of Thomasville, North Carolina, passed away Friday, July 11, 2025, at Lexington Medical Center.

Born on April 5, 1942, in Lenoir, North Carolina, Robert was the son of Roy Clinton Eggers and Margaret McLean Eggers. Early in his life, the Eggers family relocated to Lexington, where Robert attended Lexington City Schools and graduated...

Betty Jean Tussey

Betty Jean Tussey

Jun 26, 2025

Betty Jean Bates Tussey, 95, of Lexington passed away Thursday June 26, 2025 at her home.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday July 1 at Piedmont Funeral Home, Timberlake Chapel, with the Rev Mark Rachels officiating. Burial will follow at Lexington City Cemetery. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

...

Barbara Ann Threatt

Barbara Ann Threatt

Jun 25, 2025

Barbara Ann Threatt, 71, of Lexington, North Carolina, entered her heavenly home on June 25, 2025, after a life beautifully and selflessly lived. Born on October 17, 1953, in Surry County, Barbara was a beloved wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and a steadfast friend to many.

A woman of fierce love and unshakable strength, Barbara – affectionately...

Subscribe

Subscribe to get alerts when new obituaries are posted

Grief Logo
A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.