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Lexington, NC and surrounding areas
Thomas Carson Keith
Sep 29, 2024
This is to celebrate the life of Thomas Carson Keith, a good husband, a good father and grandfather. He gave his best to all who knew him, Thomas Carson Keith was born on March 30, 1954, to Virgle L. Keith and Avis B. Keith (both deceased) in Allendale, SC. They later moved to Martinsville, Virginia. He lived there until he...
Gwen Michael Goodman
Sep 29, 2024
Gwen Michael Goodman, 73, of Lexington, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept 29, 2024 with loved ones by his side. Gwen was born November 28, 1950 to parents Ned and Maxine Goodman. A native of Lexington, after graduating high school, he attended High Point University and then enlisted in the Army. He completed basic training at Fort Jackson, SC,...
Mary Lee
Sep 17, 2024
Mary Lee Ross Lee of Lexington, North Carolina passed Tuesday, September 17th in home. Mrs. Lee was the daughter the late Lee Denton and Mary Potter Ross of McMinnville, Tennessee. She is survived by her husband, Charles White Lee, and her two daughters: MaryAnn Lee Wallace and Elizabeth Lee Oates. MaryAnn L. Wallace currently resides with her husband, Derek John...
Reba Simmerson Craven
Aug 29, 2024
Reba Simmerson Craven, 91, of Lexington, passed away on Thursday, August 29th at Mountain Vista Health Park in Denton. Mrs. Craven was born in Rowan County on January 5th, 1933, to the late Robert Lee Simmerson and Bertha Lee Owens. Preceding her in death is her husband Donald Craven in 2003. Surviving family members include her two children: Robert William...
Earl Dean Crouse
Aug 16, 2024
Earl Dean Crouse, age 83, of Lexington, passed away at his home on August 16, 2024. Earl was born September 2, 1940 to Clive and Jean Crouse in his grandparent’s home in Sparta, NC. He was fortunate to grow up in the mountains surrounded by a loving extended family and friends. He had so many fond memories of his family,...
Vikki Marie Shelly
Aug 2, 2024
Vikki Marie Shelly, 60, of Lexington died Friday, August 2, 2024 at Atrium Health-Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. A Celebration of Life will be at her home on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 2:00 PM. Vikki was born October 25, 1963 in Stanford, Texas to Roy Lee Shelly and Mary Francis Sparks Buller. She was employed as...
Clyde Tilley
Aug 1, 2024
Clyde C. Tilley of Lexington passed away peacefully at his home on August 1,2024 after declining health over the last six months. He was born January 26, 1932 to Strawd and Pearl Tilley. He is survived by his devoted wife Jane, three daughters Linda Woodall, Joyce Needham (Mike), and Judy Lawrence (Bill) , and brother Paul Tilley. Also surviving are...
Tonda Emgard Williams Stiller
Jul 31, 2024
Tonda Emgard Williams Stiller, 66, of E. Center St. Lexington passed away Wednesday, July 31st at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Funeral services will be held on August 10th, at 2:00PM located at Piedmont Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Pastor Lawanda Wallace, Pastor Furman Wallace, Pastor Carl Williams, and Sister Cynthia Mitchell. Family will receive friends 6-8PM Friday, August...
Mary Jo Poole
Jul 31, 2024
Mary Jo Barnes Poole, 100, of Tyro died Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at Davidson Health and Rehab. A funeral service will be Friday at 3:00 PM at Tyro Methodist Church, where she was the oldest member, conducted by Rev. Randy Foster. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow in Bethel...
Doris Byrd Heitman
Jul 23, 2024
Doris Heitman, age 93, of Mt. Carmel Rd., passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at Davidson Health and Rehab on July 23, 2024. Doris was born on November 4th, 1930 in Davidson County, NC, to Carl Wayne Byrd and Gladys Owens Byrd. She grew up in the Erlanger community of Lexington with her brothers Pete and Mickey Byrd....
Rachel Ann Peele
Jul 5, 2024
Rachel Snyder Peele, 82, of Lexington died Friday, July 5th, 2024 at Pine Acres Center for Nursing. A graveside service will be Wednesday, June 10, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Arrington Heights Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery conducted by the Rev. David Langley. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Piedmont Funeral Home. Mrs. Peele was...
Eleanor Ruth Burton
Jun 30, 2024
Eleanor Ruth Allen Burton 86 of Statesville Blvd, Salisbury passed away Sunday at Glenn A Kiser Hospice House. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday at Forest Hill Memorial Park, with the Rev. Billy Sechrist officiating. Burial will follow after the service. Eleanor was born in Rowan County on November 7, 1938 to the late Ervin Walter...
Edward Lewis Barbee, Jr.
Jun 26, 2024
Mr. Edward Lewis Barbee, Jr. of Lexington died Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Hinkle Hospice House surrounded by his loving family. The family will hold a Celebration of Life Service for him at Gethsemane Cemetery, 1504 West Sugarcreek Rd., Charlotte, NC at 12:00 noon, on Saturday, July 6, 2024. Edward was born January 17, 1972 in Memphis, TN to Edward...
Richard Brice Hedrick, Sr.
Jun 18, 2024
Mr. Richard Brice Hedrick, Sr., of Advance died Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at his home. Per Mr. Hedrick’s request, no services will be held. Mr. Hedrick was born April 20, 1939 to the late Arthur Lee Hedrick and Frances Hunt English. He had retired from the maintenance department of the former PPG Industries. He was preceded in death by brothers...
Thomas Carl Hinkle Iii
Jun 17, 2024
Thomas Carl Hinkle, III of Vancouver Canada died peacefully on June 17, 2024 at his cabin on High Rock Lake. He was born October 5, 1942 to Thomas Carl Hinkle, Jr and Ada Lee Rivers Hinkle in Lexington, NC. He was loved by many. He was preceded in death by his parents and nephew Erik Lohr. He is survived by...
Janie Galko
Jun 4, 2024
It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the death of my mother, Janie Ann Struss Galko, who left us on June 4th, 2024 after a beautifully lived life. Full of love, laughter, and resilience, she has touched the lives of all who knew her. To commemorate her incredible journey and celebrate the love she spread, a memorial service will...
Wayne Gwyn
May 15, 2024
Wayne Gwyn, 77, of Lexington passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at his residence. A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday May 19th at The Well Church in Thomasville. Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. prior to the funeral service at the church. Interment will follow at Near Calvary Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery....
Julie Luray Sowers
Apr 28, 2024
Julie Luray Sowers, 59, of Davidson County passed away on April 28th, 2024 at The Hinkle Hospice House. There are no planned services. Julie was born on August 5th, 1964 in Davidson County to Billy Joe Sowers and Pat Triplett Coppley. She was predeceased by her father Billy. Julie attended Currytown Baptist Church. Surviving family members include her son Matthew...
Ngone Heuangpraseuth
Apr 27, 2024
Ngone Heuangpraseuth, 66, of Lexington, passed away on April 27th, 2024 at his residence. A service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, May 11, 2024 at Piedmont Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Ngone was born March 12, 1958 in Laos to Singkham and Noi Heuangpraseuth. He was an electrician for...
Linda Gobble
Apr 26, 2024
Linda Gail Houghtaling Gobble, 80, of Lexington died Friday, April 26, 2024 at her home. No services are scheduled. Linda was born October 3, 1943 in Red Hook, New York to the late Harold and Lillian Hutchinson Houghtaling. She was a retired administrative assistant with the City of Lexington, and was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are son Mickey Little;...
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