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Recent Obituaries
Lexington, NC and surrounding areas
Karen Chrisley Wallace
Mar 13, 2025
Karen Chrisley Wallace, beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Karen was born in Pulaski, Virginia to Walter and Ethel McGraw Chrisley. She worked as a CNA in hospitals and nursing homes for much of her working life. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband...
Constance Wesoly Weaver
Mar 9, 2025
Constance Wesoly Weaver, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at the age of 85.
Constance was born in New Bedford, Massachusetts to Walter and Mary Izdebski Wesoly. She was a homemaker and is preceded in death by her parents and husband Levon Weaver.
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Judy Myers Graham
Mar 5, 2025
Judy Myers Graham passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on March 5, 2025 at Hinkle Hospice House after an extended illness. She was a lifelong resident of Davidson County. Judy was born October 19, 1944 to Garland and Maggie Myers in the township of Tyro, N.C. She was a 1963 graduate of West Davidson High School where she was...
Newton Mckinley Keene
Feb 22, 2025
Newton McKinley Keene, 64, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, March 1, 2025, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Piedmont Funeral Home, 405 S. Main Street, Lexington.
Newton was preceded in death by his parents, James Everette...
Betty Frank Beck Mcbride
Feb 20, 2025
Betty Frank Beck McBride, 91, passed away peacefully at Brookstone Retirement Center on 2/20/2025. She was born on December 6, 1933, to Stephenson Frank Beck and Girleta Everhart Beck. She was preceded in death by her husband Bill McBride, her parents, a brother Charles (Bubba) Beck, and a sister Carolyn Brock.
A graveside service to celebrate her...
Matthew Alan Smith
Feb 18, 2025
Matthew Alan Smith, 50, of Lexington, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
Matthew was born on September 3, 1974 in Upshur County, WV to Burl J. Smith and Janet Riley Smith. Matthew was a Fire Fighter for Southmont Fire Department and volunteered at West Lexington Fire Department. His dream was to...
Daisy Barker Little
Feb 12, 2025
Daisy Barker Little, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister and aunt passed away peacefully on February 12, 2025 at the age of 83. She was born in Lexington, North Carolina on February 11, 1942 to the late Barnie and Daisy Barker.
Daisy and her husband owned and operated John Wayne's BBQ for many years. She loved flowers, working...
Helen Hicks Laws
Feb 9, 2025
Mrs. Helen Marie Hicks Laws, 84, formerly of Salisbury died Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Hinkle Hospice House of Lexington.
A funeral service will be Thursday at 12:00 noon at Piedmont Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. David Robinson. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Memorial...
Charles Jerry Montgomery
Feb 8, 2025
Charles Jerry Montgomery age 83 passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Hospice House of Lexington, N.C. A celebration of life will be held later.
Jerry was born in Kernersville, N.C. on July 19, 1941, to Hilda Knight and Charles Montgomery. He was a devoted husband and father, committed friend, and employee of Quality Foods & Atrium...
Laura Ann Samuels
Feb 7, 2025
Laura passed away Friday February 7, 2025 at Hinkle Hospice House of Davidson County after an extended illness. She was born January 4, 1952 in Davidson County where she was a lifelong resident.
She was preceded in death by her parents Frank Mock and Thelma Burkhalter Shoaf. She worked for Dakota Cotton Mills and then Davidson County...
Tony Wayne Warfford
Jan 27, 2025
Tony Wayne Warfford, 81, of Old Vintage Court passed away Monday, January 27, 2025 at Wake Forest Baptist Lexington Medical Center.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Tony was born in Davidson County on December 9, 1943 to the late Herb Warfford and Vergie Hunt Warfford. Tony was a self-employed...
James Roy Leonard
Jan 24, 2025
James Roy Leonard “Doc”, 79, of Lexington died peacefully, surrounded by family, on Friday, January 24, 2025. James was born on February 28, 1945 to Ina Mae Parks Leonard and Roy Allen Leonard. He was a lifelong resident of Davidson County, graduate of Lexington Senior High School, and a member of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Tyro. After a...
Dorothy Carol Haynes Townsend
Jan 23, 2025
Dorothy Carol Haynes Townsend, 63 of Lexington, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 23, 2025.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at Forest Hill Memorial Park with Rev. David Langley officiating. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Piedmont Funeral Home.
Carol was born...
Clinton George Edwards
Jan 17, 2025
Clinton George Edwards, a beloved father, brother, grandfather and uncle passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 17, 2025.
A Celebration of Life to honor Mr. Edwards is scheduled for 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Freedom Baptist Church in Lexington, with Rev. Nathan Brinkley presiding.
Mr. Edwards was born in...
Elizabeth "Ann" Holbrooks
Jan 16, 2025
Elizabeth Ann Holbrooks (Ann) passed away peacefully on January 16, 2025 at her home surrounded by family, friends and her beloved books, pottery, and artwork. Ann was born in Concord, NC and was the daughter of the late L. Brown Holbrooks, Sr. and the late Esther H. Holbrooks. Surviving siblings include L. Brown Holbrooks, Jr. and wife, Gene Ann of...
Joann Wood Adams
Jan 3, 2025
Mrs. JoAnn Wood Adams, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, January 3, 2025.
A funeral service to honor her life will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, January 6, 2025, in the Timberlake Chapel at Piedmont Funeral Home in Lexington. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Memorial...
Lesley Eugene Laws
Dec 16, 2024
Lesley Eugene Laws, 88, of Salisbury died Monday, December 16, 2024 at Autumn Care of Salisbury.
A funeral service will be Thursday at 11:00 AM at Piedmont Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. David Robinson. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral...
Bob Seay
Dec 12, 2024
Bob Seay, a beloved brother and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 12th, 2024, at the age of 63. Born on Saturday, May 19th, 1951, Bob lived a life characterized by kindness, dedication, and a deep love for family.
Bob resided in Trinity, North Carolina, where he made a lasting impact on everyone he met....
Tad Wrenn Helmstetler
Dec 11, 2024
Tad Wrenn Helmstetler, 60, of Lexington, North Carolina passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at his home.
He was born January 17, 1964 to Thomas and Bobbie (Wrenn) Helmstetler who preceded him in death. Tad was a 1982 graduate of Lexington High School. He also graduated with honors from Elon College and The University of North Carolina-Charlotte....
Dale Everett Potts
Dec 7, 2024
Dale Everett Potts was born on July 11, 1925 in Villa Grove, IL to Ira Walter and Irene Mabel Mast Potts. He graduated from Villa Grove High School and attended Rose Polytechnic Institute in Terre Haute, IN. He earned a Bachelors Degree at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, IL, and a Master’s Degree from George Washington University in Washington,...
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