Lexington, NC (27292) Today. Sunshine and a few clouds. High 86F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.. ... Obituaries; Multimedia; Announcements; Online Features; Services ... Classifieds; Place an ad; Calendar; Email Alerts; Search; Weather; The-Dispatch.com 27 East Center St. Lexington, NC 27292 Phone: ...James Shoaf. Jan 15, 2024 Updated Feb 22, 2024. LEXINGTON — James Edwin Shoaf, 89, of Tyro Road passed away Wednesday Jan. 10, 2024 at his home. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Sandy Creek Cemetery, with the Rev. Michael Shoaf officiating. Burial will follow in at the cemetery.LEXINGTON — Tony Townsend, 75 of Lexington, NC and Cherry Grove, SC passed away on October 17, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He valiantly fought an illnessDec 22, 2023 Updated Jan 29, 2024. Joyce Ann Smith Grubb. Joyce Ann Smith Grubb, 78, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Lexington Medical Center. Joyce was born at Camp Blanding, Florida, on July 31, 1945, to the late Weldon Alexander and Lola Jean Slaydon Smith while Weldon was serving in the Army.Lexington, NC (27292) Today. Mainly clear. Low 59F. Winds light and variable.. ... Obituaries. 336.888.3584. [email protected]. [email protected]. Sharon Myers. News - Government / Crime. ... The-Dispatch.com 27 East Center St. Lexington, NC 27292Mar 29, 2024 Updated May 6, 2024. DAVIDSON COUNTY — A Lexington fire captain who was severely injured while fighting a fire on Tuesday died of his injuries Friday, fire officials said. Friends, family, fellow firefighters and citizens who just want to help have started several fundraisers to support the family of Capt. Ronnie Metcalf of the ...What is a sky burial? Read about sky burials and ritual dissections at HowStuffWorks. Advertisement The birds are already circling as the man lays the dead woman out on the stones....Benny Swing. Jun 21, 2023 Updated Jul 29, 2023. Benny Swing. Benny Wade Swing, 83, of Lexington passed away peacefully on June 19, 2023, following several years of declining health. Graveside service, Saturday, 11:00 AM at Becks Lutheran Church Cemetery.GAINESVILLE — Patsy Fritts, 84, of Gainesville, FL passed away on Dec. 1, 2023, following a brief illness. Patsy was born August 28, 1939, in Lexington, NC to Arthur and Tabitha Morgan Shipton. While living in Lexington, she met and married the love of her life, Clifton Fritts.Sharon Myers/The Dispatch. LEXINGTON — Six officers with the Lexington Police Department were recognized and honored by the city of Lexington for their actions that saved a man's life after he had been shot. Cpl. Josh Trantham and Officers Danny Berrier, Trent Jordan, Tonea Hernandez, Zaylan Stanley and Allyson Ruiz were recognized during ...Lillian Jean Billings Clark. Nov 10, 2023 Updated Dec 21, 2023. LEXINGTON — Please join us as we come together to honor and celebrate the life of Jean Clark on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. at the home of Johnny Billings, 16 Fairway Drive, Lexington, NC. We will share memories, stories, and moments that we shared together. To plant a tree in ...Wanda Simerson. October 15, 1962 - December 26, 2023 (61 years old) Lexington, North Carolina. Give a memorial tree. Plant a tree. Light a candle. Illuminate their memory. Wanda Simerson Obituary. With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Wanda Simerson (Lexington, North Carolina), who passed away on December 26, 2023 at the age of 61.Lillian Jean Billings Clark. LEXINGTON — Lillian Jean Billings Clark, a beloved wife, mother and sister, passed away at home Monday, Oct. 30, 2023 at the age of 84. She was known as Jean or Lilly and was born on Nov. 8 in Lexington, NC to Robert Lewis Billings Sr. and Lillian Virginia Hunt Billings.Left to cherish her memories are her …Deborah Jean Humphrey Obituary. With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Deborah Jean Humphrey of Lexington, North Carolina, who passed away on December 20, 2023 at the age of 71. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. She was …Browse The Rock Island Dispatch Argus obituaries, conduct other obituary searches, offer condolences/tributes, send flowers or create an online memorial.A former West Virginia funeral director filed false insurance claims for services for clients who were still alive. By clicking "TRY IT", I agree to receive newsletters and promoti...Updated:11:36 PM EDT March 30, 2024. LEXINGTON, N.C. — The City of Lexington Fire Department said it's not easy coping with the loss of Captain Ronnie Metcalf. He passed Friday from serious ...Jan 12, 2024 · Dwight Bumgarner. Jan 12, 2024 Updated Feb 19, 2024. HIGH POINT — Mr. Arthur Dwight Bumgarner, 85, resident of High Point, died Jan. 9, 2024 at High Point Medical Center. Dwight was born August 17, 1938 in Lexington, NC, a son to P.G. and Mae Bumgarner. At a very young age, he began aiding his father (a local contractor) in his housing ...David Nifong. Mr. David Colon Nifong, 90, of Lexington, NC passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 26, 2023, at the Hinkle Hospice House of Davidson County. Colon was affectionately known as "Chief" to his close family and "Coach" to so many of his football players over the years. He was born in Davidson County on December 12, 1932, to ...It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Margaret Buggs (Lexington, North Carolina), born in McCormick, South Carolina, who passed away at the age of 75, on November 14, 2022. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their ...Sharon Duone Brown Jones, 68, was born August 30, 1954 to Georgetta Atkinson Brown and the late Harry Brown Sr. in Thomasville , NC, made her transition at Novant Forsyth Medical Center on Saturday, August 5, 2023. Mrs. Jones was a 1972 graduate of Thomasville High School, graduate of North Carolina Central University and later pursued a Master ...LEXINGTON — One man was shot Thursday afternoon, and police were searching for a car that they say may be connected to the shooting. Anthony Kindle, 40, was shot about 3:30 p.m. in the 200 block of Federal Street, the Lexington Police Department said. When officers arrived, they limmediately began life-saving efforts until Davidson County EMS ...Ronald Eugene Talley, Sr., age 81, passed away on September 4, 2023, at Abbott’s Creek Center in Lexington. A funeral service will be held at 4pm on Saturday, September 9th at Linwood Baptist ...Dec 15, 2023 · Charles Butler Hedrick. Dec 15, 2023 Updated Jan 22, 2024. Charles Butler Hedrick. Charles Butler Hedrick, 72, of Pears Hart Lane, died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. The memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18 in the Forest Hill Memorial Park Mausoleum.Apr 13, 2023 · Delia Shelton Arthur Lively. Apr 13, 2023 Updated May 22, 2023. LEXINGTON — Delia Shelton Arthur Lively, 87, of Lexington, passed away peacefully Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Hospice of Davidson County. A funeral service will be held 10 AM Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church with Father AJ officiating. Burial ...Feb 28, 2024 Updated Apr 6, 2024. Ella Hairston Bush, funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 2 p.m., Greater Commission Community Church, Winston-Salem, NC with a 1 hour visitation prior to service. Public viewing on Friday, March 1, …View Recent Obituaries for Davidson Funeral Home.Join our mailing list [email protected] 405 South Main Street ; Lexington, North Carolina 27292 (336) 248-2366 (336) 248-2368LEXINGTON — Angela Dawn Hepler, 61, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. Angela was born in Davidson County, North Carolina, on Oct. 27, 1962. Ms. Hepler was a graduate of North Davidson High School.Funeral homes often submit obituaries as a service to the families they are assisting. However, we will be happy to accept obituaries from family members pending proper verification of the death. We are no longer processing these through an online form. ... The-Dispatch.com 27 East Center St. Lexington, NC 27292 Phone: 336-249-3981.LEXINGTON - Multiple railroad crossings in Lexington were closed Thursday morning after a train hit a pickup truck hauling a trailer. The pickup truck with an attached trailer carrying other vehicles was traveling on East 15th Street towards Main Street about 4:30 a.m. when it stalled on the railroad tracks, according to the Lexington Police ...Search obituaries and memoriams on Legacy.com.Barbara Everhart Harrison. HIGH POINT — Barbara Ann Everhart Harrison, 86, a resident of Johnson Road, High Point (the Wallburg Community) and a lifelong resident of Davidson County, died peacefully at home Monday evening, March 4, after years of declining health. She was born in the Cotton Grove community of Davidson County on January 24 ...DAVIDSON COUNTY — Some of the most interesting stories reported by The Dispatch in 2023 involved the recovery of kidnapped teens, the end of a high-profile murder case, multiple fatal head-on collisions, new superintendents in all three school districts and the announcement of several new multi-million-dollar manufacturing facilities coming ...The Public Record: Oct. 27. ARRESTS. The following people were arrested on felony charges by law enforcement agencies in Davidson County, and, unless noted otherwise, were either placed in the Davidson County Detention Center or released from custody and are scheduled to appear in Lexington District Court on the date given.Lexington, NC (27292) Today. Sunshine and a few clouds. High 86F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.. ... Obituaries; Multimedia; Announcements; Online Features; Services ... Classifieds; Place an ad; Calendar; Email Alerts; Search; Weather; The-Dispatch.com 27 East Center St. Lexington, NC 27292 Phone: ...Charles Butler Hedrick. Dec 15, 2023 Updated Jan 22, 2024. Charles Butler Hedrick. Charles Butler Hedrick, 72, of Pears Hart Lane, died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. The memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18 in the Forest Hill Memorial Park Mausoleum.Mar 26, 2024 Updated May 4, 2024. LEXINGTON — A Lexington firefighter was seriously injured while working at a house fire Tuesday morning. Firefighters with the Lexington Fire Department went to a fire at 306 W. Fifth St. about 2 a.m. Upon arrival, they saw smoke and flames coming from the rear of the house, according to city officials.The Lexington Dispatch (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870 to 1917 (1,043) Chronicling America (267,128) Serial and Government Publications Division (278,341)Jerry Lohr. May 15, 2023 Updated Jun 22, 2023. Jerry Lohr. Our beloved Jerry Franklin Lohr passed away peacefully on May 9, 2023, at the age of 83. He was a veteran of the Marine Corps. He is survived by his loving wife Barbara Gail Lohr. He was born in Lexington, North Carolina on August 11th, 1939. His childhood in Lexington instilled a ...Lillian Jean Billings Clark. LEXINGTON — Lillian Jean Billings Clark, a beloved wife, mother and sister, passed away at home Monday, Oct. 30, 2023 at the age of 84. She was known as Jean or Lilly and was born on Nov. 8 in Lexington, NC to Robert Lewis Billings Sr. and Lillian Virginia Hunt Billings.Left to cherish her memories are her husband ...Phyllis Willis Obituary. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Phyllis Willis of Lexington, North Carolina, who passed away on August 12, 2023, at the age of 76, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Phyllis Willis to show support.LEXINGTON — Jerry Defoy Miller, 83, of Davidson County passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. A funeral will be held on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at 3:00 PM, at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel, with Rev. Alex Nance officiating.Find Lexington Herald-Leader Obituaries and death notices from Lexington, KY funeral homes and newspapers. Discover the latest obits this week, including today's.Nancy Ann Rains Phillips. LEXINGTON — Nancy Ann Rains Phillips, 84, of Lexington died Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, at Crystal Coast Hospice House in Newport, NC. A 4:00 service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 10, at Grace Episcopal Church in Lexington, NC. Family will receive friends after the service at the church Parish Hall.Aug 29, 2023 Updated Oct 7, 2023. Mike Hedrick. LEXINGTON — Michael James Hedrick, 58, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 1, 2023, from 6:00 — 8:00 PM and Saturday, September 2, 2023, from 2:00 — 4:00 PM at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington.Age 79. Columbus, OH, OH. Theresa "Terry" Campbell Dinan, age 79, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, May 16, 2024. Terry was born on August 24, 1944 in Youngstown, Ohio to the ...Lexington Choral Society resounds with addition of young voices. The Lexington Choral Society will perform its "Welcome to December" concert on Dec. 2 at First United Methodist Church. Pictured are many of the newer, younger members of the singing group, which has grown to about 60 members. Despite being a decade or three younger than many ...Mar 20, 2024 · Mar 20, 2024 Updated Apr 27, 2024. LEXINGTON — Jennifer Ruth Smith Tyler, 38, of Lexington passed away at home Tuesday morning. She leaves behind her loving husband, Claimon and two adorable children, Rose, Zach and Michael Seaford whom she loved so much. Also left are her parents Grey and Janet Smith, sisters Sarah (Grant) Kelch and ...Charles Dee Owle. Davidson County Sheriff's Office. LEXINGTON - A 43-year-old homeless man has been accused of stealing a police car while officers were working at a convenience store in Lexington on Wednesday morning. Charles Dee Owle of Lexington was charged with felony impersonating a law enforcement officer, felony larceny of law ...Ngone Heuangpraseuth. Send Flowers Send Sympathy Gifts. March 5, 1958 - April 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, View full obituary.By Sharon Myers The Dispatch. Dec 19, 2023 Updated Jan 27, 2024. LEXINGTON — Nine people have been indicted in a federal drug conspiracy involving the trafficking of methamphetamine from Lexington into southwest Virginia. Those charged were Marcos Adrian Martinez Rodriguez, Nestor Gutierrez-Gonzalez, Isaias Cisneros-Hernandez, Loeum Vinn Tok ...Apr 9, 2024 Updated Apr 10, 2024. WINSTON-SALEM — A Lexington man was killed in a head-on collision in Winston-Salem on Sunday, according to police. Herman Hassell Disher, 62, was driving a 2012 Nissan Versa south in the 5000 block of South Main Street near Jones Road about 2:15 p.m. when he crossed over the double yellow line in a curve and ...Any outstanding balance will be processed with the first EZ Pay charge. If at any time you decide to cancel your subscription, which you can do at any time, you may contact customer service at 1-888-448-5607. Payments are non-refundable, and there are no refunds or credits for the unused portion of a subscription that has been cancelled before ...Aspiring police dispatchers understand the importance of being well-prepared for the rigorous hiring process. One crucial step in this process is taking practice tests to assess yo...We accept obituaries only from the funeral home in charge. For information on submitting an obituary, please contact The Herald-Dispatch by phone at 304-526-2793 or email at [email protected] ...LEXINGTON - A local family plans to turn their pain in losing a loved one into a purpose by bringing more awareness to gun violence and its effects on the entire community. The Johnny Leroy Dawkins Jr. Scholarship Fund will hold a Community Against Gun Violence Block Party from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 3 at Breeden Insurance Amphitheatre.May 22, 2023 Updated Jun 29, 2023. LEXINGTON — Linda Caroline Patterson Prince, 79, of Lexington went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 20, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. A graveside service will be held at 2 pm on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Forest Hill Memorial Park with Pastor Kenny Ben Patterson officiating.Jerry Black. LEXINGTON — Jerry Baxter Black, a stalwart presence in the community, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at his home, surrounded by loved ones. He leaves behind a legacy of selfless service, unwavering dedication, and boundless generosity. A graveside service, with Masonic Rites, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday ...Feb 7, 2024 · Kathy Lawson. Feb 7, 2024 Updated Mar 16, 2024. Kathy Lawson. LEXINGTON — Kathy Lawson, 72, passed away Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024 at her home in Lexington. Mrs. Lawson was born in Davidson County, North Carolina on Feb. 28, 1951, to the late Johnnie Sowers Owens and Geneva Inez Branson Owens.Obituary. Richard Canady Baxley of Lexington, North Carolina, went to be with his Lord in the early hours of March 28th, 2023. Richard was born and raised in Scotland County, NC, where he received his early education. Later, he graduated from Pfeiffer University and UNC Chapel Hill, receiving his Master's Degree in Public Health.Oct 29, 2016 · Betty Ellis Everhart, 83, of Commercial Blvd, died Saturday, October 29 at Hinkle Hospice House. A graveside service will be held at 2pm Wednesday, November 2 at Forest Hill Memorial Park by the Rev. Max Shoaf. The family will receive friends following the graveside service. Mrs. Everhart was born October 4, 1933 in Guilford County to Maurice M ...Sharon Duone Brown Jones, 68, was born August 30, 1954 to Georgetta Atkinson Brown and the late Harry Brown Sr. in Thomasville , NC, made her transition at Novant Forsyth Medical Center on Saturday, August 5, 2023. Mrs. Jones was a 1972 graduate of Thomasville High School, graduate of North Carolina Central University and later pursued a Master ...Jan 22, 2024 Updated Feb 29, 2024. Alvin Beal Pope and Lois Louise Pope. LEXINGTON — Alvin Beal Pope of Lexington, NC passed away on May 4, 2020, At Bethany Woods Nursing Home after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Lois Louise Pope of Lexington, NC passed away on Jan. 2, 2024, at Forest Oaks Nursing Home after a long battle with ...Lillian Jean Billings Clark. Nov 10, 2023 Updated Dec 21, 2023. LEXINGTON — Please join us as we come together to honor and celebrate the life of Jean Clark on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 2 p.m. at the home of Johnny Billings, 16 Fairway Drive, Lexington, NC. We will share memories, stories, and moments that we shared together.Find The Herald-Dispatch Obituaries and death notices from Huntington, WV funeral homes and newspapers. Discover the latest obits this week, including today's.By Sharon Myers The Dispatch. Jun 27, 2023 Updated Aug 5, 2023. LEXINGTON — A Lexington couple have been charged with child abuse and cruelty to animals after law enforcement discovered two children locked in a room in a home with dog feces and malnourished dogs. On Monday, officers with the Lexington Police Department conducted a welfare ...By Staff Reports The Dispatch. Jan 12, 2024. ARRESTS. The following people were arrested on felony charges by law enforcement agencies in Davidson County, and, unless noted otherwise, were either placed in the Davidson County Detention Center or released from custody and are scheduled to appear in Lexington District Court on the date given.Lacy Carol Belcher. Feb 26, 2024 Updated Apr 4, 2024. Lacy Carol Belcher. LEXINGTON — Mrs. Lacy Carol Belcher, 88, passed into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, February 22 at Forsyth Medical Center. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, February 28 at First United Methodist Church, by the Revs. Kirk Tutterow and Cheryl Skinner.J. Lewis Brown. LEXINGTON — J. Lewis Brown, 91, formerly of Lexington, NC, passed away on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2023, at Piedmont Crossing in Thomasville. He was born in Lexington on July 29, 1932 to Lucille Brown and raised by his grandmother, Florence Brown and his aunt, Mary Agner. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in …Natural burial is becoming more popular as people begin to eschew unnatural internment processes. Learn about natural burial or green burial. Advertisement Birds do it. Bees do it...Every county in Kentucky has at least one race to watch in 2024, with primaries set for Tuesday ahead of November's general election. All 100 incumbent state representatives are on the ballot this ...LEXINGTON — Lexington city officials hope to launch the city's new social district by March, according to city planning officials. During their meeting on Monday, members of the Lexington City Council received an update from city planners Josh Monk and Rebecca Hart on the launch of a social district that will allow people to carry alcoholic ...Sharon Myers The Dispatch. Apr 5, 2023 Updated Apr 5, 2023. LEXINGTON - Lexington City Schools Superintendent Anitra Wells has taken a position with Guilford County Schools. On March 7, Wells announced she will be leaving her position as superintendent of Lexington City Schools at the end of the school year.Barbara Jean (Payne) Shankle, 81, of North Myrtle Beach, SC (formerly of Lexington, NC), passed away peacefully at home on April 1, 2024. Born Barbara Jean Payne on February 3, 1943, in Asheboro, NC, to James Douglas Payne and Maxine Anne Payne (Creekman), Barbara was known by many loving names - Bobbie, Mom, Grandma Bobbie.. Obituaries can vary in the amount of information they contaCynthia "Gail" Marsh. TYRO — Cynthia " Apr 2, 2024 · Members of the Lexington Fire Department and other local first-responder agencies follow the hearse carrying the body of Capt. Ronnie Metcalf during a procession through uptown Lexington on Monday. Metcalf died as a result of injuries he sustained during a housefire on March 26.What's Happening: Lexington apartment complex, hotel and manufacturer property sold for millions; Copper Lane Boutique in northern Davidson County has a new owner; Food waste technology group buys 28 acres in Lexington for $1.3 million; Lexington man killed in head-on accident in Winston-Salem Barbara Young Leonard. May 24, 2023 Updated May 24, 2023. Lexington Medical Center leadership will change in 2024. LEXINGTON — As part of a new, streamlined leadership model being implemented across some of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist's community hospitals, a regional executive is taking on a new role, and a Lexington executive step down. Chad Brown, president of Atrium Health Wake Forest ... Lillian Jean Billings Clark. Nov 10, 2023 Updated Dec 21, 2023. LEXING...
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