Obituaries

David Byrd

Nov 18, 2024

David Carl Byrd, affectionately known as "Pete," passed away peacefully on November 18, 2024, at the age of 77, in Forsyth County, North Carolina. Born on December 20, 1946, in Guilford County, North Carolina, David lived a life filled with dedication to his craft, love for his family, and a passion for adventure.

A skilled motorcycle mechanic and draftsman...

Kevin Holt

Nov 17, 2024

Kevin Douglas Holt, age 55, of Davidson County, North Carolina, passed away on November 17, 2024. Born on June 19, 1969, in North Carolina, Kevin was a cherished husband, father, son, and brother whose presence will be deeply missed.

Kevin spent seven years working as a Roto Caster for Carolina Casting, where he was known for his dedication to...

Luther Knopfel

Nov 13, 2024

Luther Knopfel Jr., a resident of Davidson County, North Carolina, passed away on November 13, 2024, at the age of 70. Born on September 5, 1954, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, he was the cherished son of the late Luther Knopfel and Theresa Belifore.

Throughout his life, Luther dedicated himself to his work as an electrician, specializing in both commercial and...

Joshua Emery

Nov 8, 2024

Joshua Bradley Emery, born on July 28, 1986, in Davidson County, North Carolina, passed away on November 8, 2024, at the age of 38.

Joshua was a man who found joy in the simple pleasures of life. He worked as a car mechanic, a profession that perfectly complemented his passion for working on cars. He had an innate ability...

Mary Woodward

Nov 7, 2024

Mary Ellen Woodward, age 79, of Muskegon, Michigan, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2024. Born on November 10, 1944, to Robert and Carrie Mahaffy Butler, Mary was a woman of boundless love, kindness, and generosity. She was the beloved wife of Robert Woodward, whom she married on July 9, 1966, and together they shared a life filled with love,...

Alvin McBride

Nov 2, 2024

Celebrating the Life of Alvin McBride, Sr. aka "Bang"

Alvin Duwayne McBride Sr., loving known as "Bang" to

many and "Pop" to his children, of Rockford, IL, departed

this earthly life on November 02, 2024. He was born on

December 18, 1957 in Rockford, IL to the late Icie

McBride. He was a jack of all trades and retired...

Shelby Deal

Oct 30, 2024

Shelby Whitaker Deal, born on December 4, 1939, in Mocksville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2024, in Lexington, North Carolina, at the age of 84.

She was preceded in death by her beloved parents, William Arthur Whitaker and Lucille Mayhew. Shelby leaves behind her cherished daughter, Joan Miller, along with other dear family members and friends...

Dennis Stanley

Oct 28, 2024

Dennis Earl Stanley, a beloved partner, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2024, at the age of 74. Born on January 20, 1950, in Dunn, North Carolina, Dennis spent his life enriching the lives of those around him with his humor, generosity, and unwavering love.

Dennis was a dedicated professional in the field of commercial...

Rosemary Kepley

Oct 27, 2024

Rosemary Byars Kepley, a beloved daughter of Davidson County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2024, at the age of 79. Born on September 18, 1945, Rosemary spent her entire life in the community she cherished and continually gave back to through her work and personal connections.

A devoted professional, Rosemary served as Vice President of a...

Loretta Yount

Oct 27, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Loretta Yount. Loretta peacefully made her transition on October 27, 2024 at the age of 79. She was born on October 16, 1945 in Burke County, North Carolina. Loretta spent her last days surrounded by loved ones at Hospice of Davidson County, North Carolina.

Loretta was a woman...

Johnathan Severt

Oct 17, 2024

Johnathan O'Brien Severt "John Boy", 35, of Lexington, North Carolina, went on his eternal fishing trip on October 17, 2024. John loved fishing, but he also enjoyed street racing, and most of all, spending time with his children and family.

John is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Stacey Severt; his parents; his chosen dad, William 'Cletus' Lenier;...

Lucille Ford

Oct 16, 2024

Lucille Blanche Ford, 87 of Lexington, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Brookstone Retirement Center. She was born on October 25, 1936, in Salisbury, NC. Mrs. Ford worked in the furniture industry until retirement. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Walter Reid Ford; son, Herbert Mason, and stepson, Rudolph Pompey. Surviving are her sons,...

Faye Shuttz

Oct 8, 2024

Faye Lynn Shuttz (Johnson) died peacefully on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Faye was born on January 3, 1950, the daughter of Luther Johnson and Norma (Rodgerson) Johnson. Faye was born in Gary, Indiana and lived most of her life in Indiana, until moving to Lexington, North Carolina in 2023. She worked in many...

Allison Brothers

Oct 5, 2024

Heaven gained another angel on Saturday October 5th, 2024 when Allison Elizabeth Brothers passed away at Moses Cone Women's Center in Greensboro, North Carolina. Allison was a beloved sister, mother, cousin, aunt, grandma, great grandma and a friend to so many. Survived by her life partner Chris Trimnal, her sons Patrick (Elizabeth) Call, Victor (Jennifer) Call, grandkids Charlie and Brittany...

Shelby Parker

Oct 1, 2024

Shelby Jean Parker, 87 of Lexington, passed away on October 1, 2024. She was born on September 25, 1937, to Faytie Hughes and Lilly Smith. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a son, Wilfred Gordon, daughter, Sandra Parker and infant baby. Those left to cherish her memory are son, Michael Parker and his wife Loretta...

Teresa Tartaglia

Sep 30, 2024

Teresa Allen Tartaglia, 59 of Lexington, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024. She was born December 18, 1964, in Davidson County to William and Armedia Allen. Teresa spent her life here serving others with much compassion. She enjoyed her work as a Certified Nursing Assistant before she changed her career path to sales. Her most favorite way to spend...

Ricky Beck

Sep 29, 2024

Ricky Wayne Beck, 70, of Thomasville NC, passed away on September 29, 2024. Born on April 11, 1954, Ricky dedicated his life to his family, his faith, and his community.

A beloved husband to Robin Beck for 50 years and a cherished father to son Ryan Beck and his wife Heather. Ricky was the proud grandfather to Kyarra, Addison, Alyssa,...

Larry Wingfield

Sep 19, 2024

Larry Wingfield, 79, of Winston-Salem NC, passed peacefully on Sept 19. He is now with his Lord and Savior whom he loved to tell everyone about. Larry was born to Isaac and Jeanette Wingfield in Martinsville VA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Isaac and Jeanette Wingfield and brother Kenneth Wingfield. He is survived by his...

Bonita Stevens

Sep 12, 2024

Bonita Jane Stevens, 73 of Lexington, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her home on Thursday, September 12, 2024. Bonita was Born on February 4,1951 in Durham, NC to the late Jesse Sr. and Vallie Forrest. She was the oldest of 3 children, both siblings precede her in death. Kathy and Vernon (brother)Jr Forrest.

Bonita was...

Robert Pike

Sep 1, 2024

"Tell them I was strong," is what Robert "Bobby" Pike (3/15/75-9/1/24) said to his beloved wife and best friend, Andrea "Cole" Pike, of 22 years. He rolled through many adversities with the determination to always look forward and never backward. Once he said, "The only time you should cut corner is when you're cutting a circle." Bobby often said if...