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Robert Perry Almond

Robert Perry Almond

May 27, 2014

Robert Perry “Bobby” Almond, 68, of Clement Road died Tuesday at The Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury. A memorial graveside service will be 1:00 P.M. Saturday at Smith Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Terry Smith officiating. Mr. Almond was born in Cherokee County on September 11, 1945 to the late William Jack Almond and Laura Bryson...

Mildred M. Lanning

Mildred M. Lanning

May 15, 2014

Mildred Sara McBride Lanning, 97, Genesis Eldercare of Salisbury and formerly of Seven Oaks Drive died Thursday, May 15, 2014. A funeral service will be held at 4:00 pm Monday, May 19, 2014 at Piedmont Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerry Wilkes officiating. Burial will follow in Greer’s Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Davidson Funeral Home is serving the Lanning...

Esther Jannell Strickland

Esther Jannell Strickland

May 5, 2014

Esther Jannell McAbee Strickland, 74, of Cotton Grove Road, died Monday at Brookstone Retirement Center. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Mrs. Strickland was born in Greenville, S.C. on May 18, 1939, to the late James Grady Strickland and Thelma Louise Whiteside Strickland. Surviving are sons, James Alexander Strickland and Anthony Dwayne Strickland both of Lexington;...

Geraldine Streetman

Geraldine Streetman

Apr 28, 2014

Geraldine Kinney Streetman,84, of Fox Haven Court died Monday at Hinkle Hospice House.A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday May 1, 2014 at Second Presbyterian Church, where she was a member, with the Rev. Brian Rummage officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the church fellowship hall.Mrs. Streetman was born in Forsyth County October...

Thomas Wilson Russell

Thomas Wilson Russell

Apr 27, 2014

Thomas Wilson Russell, 89, of Tall Pines Road died Sunday April 27, 2014 at Wake Forest Baptist Health- Lexington Medical Center.A memorial service will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday May 17, 2014 at Grace Episcopal Church Chapel, where he attended, with the Rev. Dr. Tom King officiating.Mr. Russell was born in Vermilion, Illinois on March 1, 1925 to the late...

Franklin Donald Griffin

Franklin Donald Griffin

Apr 21, 2014

Franklin Donald Griffin, 81, of Old Highway 64 West died Monday at his residence.   A private entombment service will be held Thursday at Forest Hill Memorial Park Mausoleum with military honors provided by The Davidson County Honor Guard. No visitation will be held.   Mr. Griffin was born December 12, 1932 in Davidson County to the late Charles and Flora Bean...

Raymond Junior Smith

Raymond Junior Smith

Apr 17, 2014

Raymond Junior Smith, 88, of Park Street, died Thursday at Hinkle Hospice House.A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at Piedmont Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Memorial Park with military honors provided by The Davidson County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Monday at the funeral...

Jesse William Gantt, Sr.

Jesse William Gantt, Sr.

Apr 3, 2014

Jesse William Gantt, Sr. 87, of Brian Center Drive, passed away Thursday at Brian Center of Lexington.    A funeral service will be held at 11.00 AM  Monday April 7, 2014 at Piedmont Funeral Home Chapel with the  Tom Nussbaum and Carl Nelson officiating. Burial will be Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at 10.00 AM in Sharon Memorial Park in Charlotte. The...

James Marvin Chaffin

James Marvin Chaffin

Mar 28, 2014

James “Jim” Marvin Chaffin, 66, of Old Mill Farm Rd. died Friday, March 28, 2014 at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Lexington Medical Center.   A funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11:00 am at Piedmont Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Elton Wilborne officiating. burial to follow in Forest Hill Memorial Park with full military honors. Visitation will be from 6-8...

Virginia Foard Wilson

Virginia Foard Wilson

Mar 23, 2014

Virginia Foard Wilson, 87 of Arbor Drive, passed away Sunday evening at Grayson Creek of Welcome.   Funeral service will be held 2:00 P.M. Friday March 28,2014, at Piedmont Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Jay Belk officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hill memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Thursday at Piedmont Funeral Home.   Virginia was...

Yvonne Huffman Hopkins

Yvonne Huffman Hopkins

Mar 21, 2014

     Yvonne (Bonnie) Huffman Hopkins, 77, formerly of Hilltop Living Center passed away Friday morning at Hinkle Hospice House.   A graveside service will be held Monday, March 24, 2014 at 2:00 P.M. in Forest Hill Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel with Pastor Daniel Little officiating. Entombment will follow in the mausoleum. There will be no formal viewing.    Yvonne was born October 9,...

Rachel Lanning Kennedy

Rachel Lanning Kennedy

Mar 20, 2014

HEADING:  Rachel Marie Lanning Kennedy, 86 of Warf Road, died Thursday morning at Brian Center of Lexington.   Funeral service will be held 2:00 P.M. Sunday at Piedmont funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Terry Martin officiating. Burial will take place in Salisbury National Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Saturday at Piedmont Funeral Home.   Mrs. Kennedy was born...

William Blaine Thompson

William Blaine Thompson

Mar 9, 2014

Dr. William Blaine “Bill” Thompson, 92 of Mitchell Avenue, died Sunday March 9, 2014 at Lexington Health Care. Funeral service will be held 2:00 P.M. Wednesday March 12, 2014 at Piedmont Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kelley Groce and Doug Rowe officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hill Memorial Park. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service...

William Donald Williams

William Donald Williams

Mar 5, 2014

William Donald Williams, 92 of Lexington died Wednesday evening March 5, 2014 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral service will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday March 8, 2014 at Reeds United Methodist Church, where he was a member, with the Rev. Duncan Martin Officiating. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 6-8...

Roger Duane Miller

Roger Duane Miller

Mar 2, 2014

Roger Duane Miller, 67 of Zach Circle, died Sunday March 2,2014 at his home. To remember Roger’s life, the family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at Amvets Post 76, 5596 Old US Hwy. 52, in Welcome. A memorial inurnment service will be held Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at 11:00 AM at The Salisbury National Cemetery...

Moang Lem

Moang Lem

Feb 25, 2014

Moang Lem, 78 of Walser Road died Tuesday at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Funeral service will be held 2:00 P.M. Saturday March 1, 2014 at Piedmont Funeral Home Chapel. Surviving are, sons, Sam Lem and Soas Lem of Lexington: daughters, Kim Leam of Lexington and Siya Lem of Raleigh.

Frances Louise Smith

Frances Louise Smith

Feb 19, 2014

Frances Louise Sidden Smith, 79, of Andrew Sink Road died Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. A Celebration of Life Service will be Saturday, February 22, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Tyro United Methodist Church by the Rev. Randy Foster. The body will lie in state at the church thirty minutes prior to the...

Martin Smith Young

Martin Smith Young

Feb 8, 2014

Martin Smith Young, 72, of Weaver Drive died Saturday, February 8, 2014 at Hinkle Hospice House. A memorial service will be held Thursday, February 13, 2014 at 3:00 PM at Piedmont Funeral Home Chapel by Pastor Kenneth Marshburn. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Martin was born in Davidson County April...

Thurman Ray Johnson, Jr.

Thurman Ray Johnson, Jr.

Feb 5, 2014

Thurman Ray Johnson, Jr. 53, of Giles Road, died Wednesday February 5, 2014 at Lexington Health Care. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday at Piedmont Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Ron Haines and the Rev. Darrell Cox officiating. Burial will follow in the Spry Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 12:30-2:00 P.M. prior...

Brenda Jean Gregg

Brenda Jean Gregg

Feb 5, 2014

Brenda Jean Cannon Gregg, 70, of Yadkin College Rd., died Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Lexington Medical Center. A memorial service will be Monday, February 10, 2014 at 4:00 PM at South Fork Church of Christ in Winston-Salem, where she was a member, by William Allen and William McKenzie. The family will receive friends after the service...

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