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Lexington, NC and surrounding areas

Betty Frank Beck Mcbride

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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