Obituaries
Robert Staley Trullinger Jr.
Jul 29, 2023
Robert Staley Trullinger, Jr., age 79, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023, after a brief stay at Hinkle Hospice House and Davidson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lexington, NC. Born on September 25, 1943, in Harrisburg, PA, he was the son of the late Robert Staley Trullinger, Sr. and Doris Mae Reed Trullinger. Bob attended Gettysburg College and went...
Laura Jean Moody
Jul 29, 2023
Laura Jean Moody, age 40, of Candor, NC, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023, in Montogomery County, NC. Born on August 23, 1982, in Forsyth County, she was the daughter of Mary Boone and the late Jimmy Lewis Mashburn. Laura had many passions in her life that she was truly devoted in doing. She enjoyed reading, coloring, listening to...
Randall "Randy" Max Welch
Jul 29, 2023
Randall “Randy” Max Welch, age 76, of Thomasville, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. Born on October 24, 1947, in Thomasville, NC, he was the son of the late William Boyd Welch and Virginia Katherine Black Welch. “Randy” was a Veteran of the United States Army having received the National Defense Service...
David Reid Kepley
Jul 29, 2023
David Reid Kepley, age 59, of Thomasville, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Born on March 28, 1964, in Lexington, NC, he was the son of Rosemary Byars Kepley and the late Chester Reid Kepley. David was preceded in death by his father, Reid Kepley. Left to cherish his memory include his mother, Rosemary Kepley; his brothers, Keith Kepley...
Linda Irene Stevenson
Jul 26, 2023
Linda Irene Stevenson passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family, on July 26, 2023, at the age of 80. Though she fell ill just three weeks ago, she was out and about, enjoying life until then. She was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret and Robert Vostreys and by her sister, Gail Albright. She is survived by...
Maria Rosalia Araujo De Araujo
Jul 25, 2023
Maria Rosalia Araujo De Araujo, age 77, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at her home in High Point. Born on February 9, 1946, in Venezuela, she was the daughter of the late Ramon Araujo and Maria Aldana Araujo. Left to cherish her memory include her husband, Angel; her son, Renzo; daughter-in-law, Yovanna; grandchildren, Camila, Diego, and Rodrigo;...
Jerry Lee Ritchie
Jul 25, 2023
Jerry Lee Ritchie, age 61, of Lexington, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at the Hinkle Hospice House. Born on March 3, 1962, in Rowan County, NC, he was the son of Linda Breedlove Ritchie and the late Roy Ritchie, Jr. Mr. Ritchie was a member of Lexington Church of God. He was an avid fan of the band...
Steven "Steve" Hargrove Foster
Jul 24, 2023
Steven "Steve" Hargrove Foster, age 73, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 24, 2023, at the Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington. Born on May 27, 1950, in Charlotte, NC, he was the son of the late John Morrison Foster and Frances Hargrove Foster. Steve was a graduate of Appalachian State University where he received his master's degree in public administration...
Rosalee Carter
Jul 22, 2023
Rosalee Carter, age 73, of Lexington, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Brookstone Retirement Center. At the request of Rosalee and her family, no services will be held. Nicholson Funerals & Cremations, Thomasville Chapel has the honor of serving the family.
Mary Reistetter Sandifer
Jul 20, 2023
Mary Reistetter Sandifer, age 80, of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Abbotts Creel Center in Lexington. Born on February 11, 1943, in Maryland, she was the daughter of the late George Mathias Reistetter and Lucille Morise Reistetter. Mary was a member of Beck's Reformed Church in Lexington where she served as a Bible school...
Gerald Joshua Ward
Jul 19, 2023
Gerald Joshua Ward, age 54, Lexington, NC, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, at Atrium Health-Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston Salem. Born on August 17, 1968, in Davidson County, NC, he was the son of the late RC Long and Nancy Bice. Gerald had a passion for model cars and was a talented mechanic. Left to cherish...
Lauren Ruth Gaghan
Jul 17, 2023
Lauren Ruth Gaghan, 71, of Lakeland Florida went to be with our Lord in Heaven on July 17, 2023. She was the loving wife of Louis Darryle Gaghan of 53 years. She was the loving mother of Kari Sue Nelson (Vonnie H. Nelson) and Holli Lynn Holt (Andy Pullum). Proud grandmother of Christian Louis Edwards, Nicolas Ray Edwards, and Makenna...
Joseph Daniel Bowen
Jul 16, 2023
Joseph Daniel Bowen, age 57, of Lexington, passed away on July 16, 2023, at his residence in Lexington, North Carolina. Nicholson Funerals & Cremations, Thomasville Chapel has the honor of serving the family.
Manfred (Moni) Charles Proctor
Jul 16, 2023
Manfred (Moni) Charles Proctor, age 73, of Lexington, NC, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at his home. He was born in Germany on May 4, 1950, to the late Charles Stamey Proctor and Maryanne Victoria Proctor. Moni was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Ruth Proctor. He is survived by his current wife of two years, Erica...
Grant "Tennessee" O'Dell
Jul 13, 2023
Grant Robert "Tennessee" O'Dell, 68 of Lexington, died Thursday, July 13, 2023, at the Hinkle Hospice House. He was born in Florida to the late Robert O'Dell, who was the former Sheriff in Chatanooga, TN and Peggy Randolph, O'Dell. He was also preceded in death by his only child, a son, Zachary Grant O'Dell, and the love of his life,...
Bruce Randy Hall
Jul 13, 2023
Bruce Randy Hall, 67, of Thomasville died Thursday, July 13, 2023, after a brief illness. He was born in Haywood County, NC on January 10, 1956, to the late Bruce William Hall and Myrtle Lewis Hall. Bruce was a diesel mechanic supervisor and had worked on trucks. He also worked in gold mining, while living in California, keeping the equipment...
Buford "Dee" Evans
Jul 13, 2023
Buford "Dee" Evans, age 72, of Lexington, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at his home. Born on March 12, 1951, in Mt. Airy, NC, he was the son of the late Buford Dewey Evans and Vertie Faye Reed. "Dee" was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother. He was a good provider for his family and loved...
Gregory Bart Hepler
Jul 12, 2023
Gregory Bart Hepler, 58, of Thomasville, died Wednesday, July 12, 2023. He was born in Davidson County on May 26, 1965, to the late Stokes Everett "Sonny" Hepler and Loucellier "Lu" Dossett Hepler. Bart loved fishing, especially at the beach, driving his boat, and being on his ham radio. He was a friend to all who knew him. Those left...
Ms. Johnnie Joetta Alaniz
Jul 9, 2023
Ms. Johnnie Joetta Alaniz, age 81, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at Pine Ridge Health & Rehabilitation Center after having been in declining health for the past few years. She was born on April 30, 1942, in Davidson County, North Carolina but lived the majority of her life in Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Richard Dale Key
Jul 9, 2023
Richard Dale Key, age 65, of Trinity, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at the Hinkle Hospice House of Hospice of Davidson County. Born on April 8, 1958, in High Pint, he was the son of the late William Taylor Key and Elsie Mae Mashburn Key. Richard enjoyed NASCAR, especially watching it on TV and going to...