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Recent Obituaries
Lexington, NC and surrounding areas
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,...
Larry Malbourne Kepley
Dec 4, 2024
Larry Malbourne Kepley, Sr. passed away December 4, 2024. He was 89 years old. He was born on January 15, 1935 to the late Clifton and Beulah Koontz Kepley. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 4299 South NC Highway 150, Lexington, North Carolina where he was a member...
Bo Owens
Nov 29, 2024
David Bryce Owens (Bo), 52, of Lexington, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC. Bo was born on August 9, 1972, to his loving parents, Rodney Bryce Owens and his wife, Jeroldine Owens. Bo is survived by his wife, Angela D. Owens; daughters, Reagan Bryce Owens and Hunter Cadence Gurley; his sister, Brandy Michelle...
Donald Ray Hilton
Nov 22, 2024
Donald Ray Hilton was born on September 8, 1938, in Lebanon Junction, Kentucky, to Mary Fern Mahoney Hilton and Lloyd Hilton. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday at Piedmont Funeral Home Chapel, with Darrell Shoaf officiating. Burial will follow at Psalm 91 Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:15-2:00 PM prior to the service. He...
Larry Robert Hartley
Nov 21, 2024
It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that we announce the passing of Larry Robert Hartley, 73, of Tyro on November 21, 2024. He left this world peacefully to join the love of his life, Charlene Baxley Hartley. Larry was born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Dalton Hartley on July 28, 1951. Larry and Charlene were married on June...
Jay Williams
Nov 11, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James (Jay) Williams at the age of 82. He spent his final weeks surrounded by the love and support of family and friends, who remained by his side until the time of his passing.
Jay was born on October 4, 1942 in Lexington, North Carolina to...
Nancy Watson Miller
Nov 1, 2024
Nancy Arrana Watson Miller,79, of Old Salisbury Road passed away Friday November 1, 2024 at Wake Forest Baptist Lexington Medical Center.
Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 2:00 PM at Greer’s Chapel of Linwood, NC where she was a member with the Rev. Chris Bennett officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Family will receive...
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