Obituaries
Tony Sherwood Hayes
May 24, 2026
Tony Sherwood Hayes, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2026, at the age of 70, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, NC. Born on April 24, 1956, in Forsyth County, NC, Tony was the cherished son of the late Jimmie Devon Hayes and Patricia Sarah (Hill) Hayes.
Tony received his...
Rodney Clay Cribb
May 19, 2026
Rodney Clay Cribb, affectionately known to family and friends as "Buddy," passed away peacefully at his home in Thomasville, NC, on May 19, 2026, at the age of 64. Born on January 20, 1962, in Davidson County, NC, Buddy was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend.
Buddy was born to Billy Cribb and the late Alice Todd. He...
Larry Franklin Smith
May 18, 2026
Larry Franklin Smith, born on August 17, 1942, in Palm Beach County, Florida, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026, at Atrium Health Wake Forest High Point Medical Center. He was 83 years old.
Larry was the beloved son of the late Wayne Robert and Ruth Smith. At the tender age of 12, in 1954, he accepted Jehovah and united with...
Pamela Howell Daniel
May 18, 2026
Pamela Howell Daniel, born on April 19, 1946, in Chatham County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026, at the age of 80, at Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington, North Carolina.
Pamela was the beloved daughter of the late Albert Ellis Fitchett and Eva Roberta Culver. She grew up in a loving family that instilled in her a profound...
Julie Lynn Roosa
May 14, 2026
Julie Lynn Roosa, born on July 21, 1970, in Sarasota County, Florida, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2026, at Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, at the age of 55.
Julie was the beloved daughter of the late Richard Lamar Payne and Cheryl Lynn (Town) Payne. She was also preceded in death by her brother and grandparents....
Patsy Michelle Harper
May 13, 2026
Patsy Michelle Harper, affectionately known as Michelle, a loving mother, nana, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026, at the age of 54, at Hinkle Hospice House. Born on April 3, 1972, in Lexington, Davidson County, North Carolina, Michelle graced the world with her vibrant spirit and loving nature.
Michelle was born to Tony Ray...
Robert Glenn Wilson
May 12, 2026
Robert “Robbie” Glenn Wilson ascended to his heavenly home on May 12th, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Javie Wilson and Mary Alice Coleman Wilson, as well as his older brother, William “Buster” Wilson.
Robbie enjoyed listening to music, watching movies, and spending time with his two granddaughters.
He is leaving behind a daughter, two stepchildren, two granddaughters, two sisters,...
Brenda Bullins Walker
May 11, 2026
Brenda Bullins Walker, 80, of Thomasville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion to her family.
Born on January 2, 1946, in Stokes County, North Carolina, Brenda moved to Thomasville at a young age, where she grew up and built the foundation of her life. She married on December 24, 1960, to her first...
Mary Magdalene Mitchell
May 10, 2026
Mary Magdalene Mitchell, aged 63, passed away peacefully on May 10, 2026, at Randolph Health Hospital in Asheboro, NC. She was born on December 4, 1962, in Welch, McDowell County, WV, to the late Hobert Hicks and Louise Webb.
Mary received her formal education at Bradshaw High School in Bradshaw, WV. It was in Bradshaw where she met the love of...
Yi Guo Dong
Apr 26, 2026
Yi Guo Dong, a devoted husband, father, brother, and entrepreneur, passed away peacefully at his home in Lexington, North Carolina, on April 26, 2026. Born on July 30, 1968, in China, he was 57 years old at the time of his passing.
Yi Guo Dong was the beloved son of the late Ding Fu Dong and Sai Jin Ni. In pursuit...
William McKinley Turner
Apr 19, 2026
William "Bill" McKinley Turner, a beloved brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on April 19, 2026, at Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center. Born on February 22, 1950, in Charlottesville, Virginia, he lived a life filled with warmth and kindness, reaching the age of 76.
Bill was born to the late Jerry M. and Lucy Ann Jordan Turner, who instilled in him...
Cecil Eugene Fowler
Apr 19, 2026
Cecil Eugene Fowler, born on April 23, 1962, in Chester County, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He was 63 years old.
Cecil was the beloved son of the late Eugene Wilson Fowler and Cecilia Diane Pressley. He was raised with a strong faith, accepting Christ as his...
Shane Donovan Bean
Apr 16, 2026
Shane Donovan Bean, born on March 2, 1974, in Lexington, Davidson County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2026, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He was 52 years old.
Shane was the beloved son of Lucretia Brown Olasin and the late Steven Perry Bean. He received his formal education in Lexington, where...
Virginia Ann Branham
Apr 14, 2026
Virginia Ann Branham, born on March 30, 1965, in Avery County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2026, at Meadowbrook Health & Rehab in Salisbury, North Carolina. She was 61 years old.
Born to the late Howard Eugene Wise and Francis Ivalee Bailey, Virginia was a devoted daughter, sister, mother, and friend. She was preceded in death by her...
Kristen Amber Lester
Apr 5, 2026
Kristen Amber Lester, born on December 21, 1993, in High Point, Guilford County, North Carolina, passed away on April 5, 2026, at the age of 32.
Kristen was the beloved daughter of James Ray Lester and the late Paula Jean Cherrone Lester. She received her formal education at Southwestern Randolph High School in Trinity, North Carolina.
Kristen had a passion for life...
Richard Arnold Wimmer
Apr 2, 2026
Richard Arnold Wimmer (AKA Bubby, Bambi, Big Daddy, Cowboy), age 64, of Lexington rode away into the sunrise on his wings of angels peacefully at the Hospice of Davidson County Hinkle House on April 2, 2026.
Born on July 23, 1961, in Monroe County, WV, he was the son of the late James Marvin Wimmer and Gracie Ann Johnston Wimmer. Arnold...
Randall Eugene Gross
Feb 21, 2026
Randall Eugene Gross, of Thomasville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at the Hinkle Hospice House on February 21, 2026, at the age of 57. Born on January 23, 1969, in High Point, Guilford County, NC, he was the beloved son of the late Dallas Eugene Gross and Carolyn Holmes Gross.
Randall spent his professional life working as an upholsterer with Baker...
Sandra Lee Blue Bethea
Feb 20, 2026
Sandra Lee Blue Bethea peacefully transitioned to be with the Lord on February 20, 2026, in the home she shared with her daughter in Greensboro, North Carolina. She entered eternal rest holding her daughter’s hand while listening to one of her favorite gospel songs, “Incredible God, Incredible Praise” by JJ Hairston. Her final moments were filled with worship, prayer, and...
Lindsay Wade Hughes
Feb 16, 2026
Lindsay Wade Hughes, born on August 7, 1959, in Davidson County, North Carolina, passed away on February 16, 2026, in the same county he called home throughout his life. Lindsay was 66 years old at the time of his passing.
Lindsay dedicated many years of his life to working as a mill worker in the local sawmill, contributing to the community...
James Dale Hawks
Feb 15, 2026
James Dale Hawks “Jim” died peacefully at home on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
He was born in Bristol Tennessee on August 26, 1959. He was a professional painter and loved to build things and paint them to make them pretty.
He is survived by Susan Caulder, his faithful partner of 15 years.
He also is survived by two stepchildren, Patricia Keever and Teddy...
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