OBITUARIES
Van Carroll Reece
Nov 5, 2026
It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce that Van Carroll Reece passed away peacefully at his home in Wallburg, NC at the age of 76 on November 5, 2026.
Van is survived by his wife of 48 years and best friend Donna Naylor Reece, devoted son Kevin Cole Reece (Cassi), granddaughter Autumn, canine companion Jay, loyal brother Clyde Lynn Reece,...
Michael Kevin Saunders
Oct 28, 2026
Michael Kevin Saunders, born February 26, 1979, in Davidson County, North Carolina, passed away on October 28, 2026, at the age of 47.
Michael was the beloved son of Janet Marie Buckner Saunders and the late George Carson Saunders. He received his formal education in Thomasville and was employed as a roofer by trade.
He was preceded in death by his father,...
Gerald Brewer
Oct 25, 2026
Gerald Brewer, age 70, of Lexington, passed away on October 25, 2026, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Lexington Medical Center. Born on March 29, 1956, he was the beloved son of the late Archie Rudolph Brewer and Ettie Mae Dudney Brewer.
Gerald was a man of deep faith, having accepted Christ at an early age and was a lifelong member...
Paula Jean Cassatt
Oct 24, 2026
Paula Jean Barnes Bobo Cassatt, age 71, of Lexington, passed away peacefully on October 24, 2026, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Lexington Medical Center.
Born on December 5, 1954, in Rowan County, she was the beloved daughter of the late Thurman Sr. and Dorothy Byrd Barnes. Paula received her formal education at Lexington Senior High School. She was previously married...
Travis Wayne Craver
Oct 22, 2026
Travis Wayne Craver, age 48, of Lexington, North Carolina, passed away at his home on October 22, 2026. Born on August 24, 1978, in Lexington, Davidson County, NC, Travis was the beloved son of Terry and Chris Anthony Craver.
A resident of Lexington, NC, and Myrtle Beach, SC, Travis received his formal education at Central Davidson High School. He married Shannon...
Byrdell Jane Sparks
Oct 18, 2026
Byrdell Jane Sparks was born July 14, 1940, to Fred and Bessie Breedlove in Bryson City, Swain County, NC. She attended school in Swain county through 9th grade and then continued learning at home and helping her family.
Being raised in a loving and caring Christian family led to her and her siblings working hard and appreciating what God blessed them...
Larry Wayne Tate, Jr.
Oct 11, 2026
Larry Wayne Tate, Jr., age 49, of Thomasville, passed away unexpectedly on October 11, 2026. Born on October 10, 1977, in Virginia, Larry was the beloved son of the late Larry Wayne Tate, Sr. and Marlene Ball Tate.
Larry received his formal education in Tennessee and was a devoted family man. On July 27, 2023, he married Katherine Billings in Lexington,...
Nancy Dee Ferrick
Oct 10, 2026
Nancy Dee Ferrick, aged 74, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2026, at her home in Thomasville, North Carolina.
Born on October 1, 1952, in Queens, Nassau County, New York, Nancy was the beloved daughter of the late Cornelius and Florence Skutt Ferrick. She received her formal education at Newfield High School in Selden, New York. At the age of eighteen,...
Sharon Ladon Osborne Huneycutt
Oct 7, 2026
Sharon Ladon Osborne Huneycutt, age 71, of Thomasville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2026, at Alderwood of Davidson County - Hinkle Hospice House.
Born on February 6, 1955, in Davidson County, Sharon was the beloved daughter of the late Thomas Lester Osborne and Mary Smith Osborne. She received her formal education at Thomasville Senior High School and embraced...
Scott Allan Smith
Oct 7, 2026
Scott Allan Smith, 68, went to his heavenly home on October 7, 2026, following complications from liver failure. He passed peacefully, surrounded by his beloved wife, Tammy, and his daughter, Ashley.
Born on April 21, 1958, in Guilford County, North Carolina, Scott was the son of Linda Mae Smith and the late Wayne Gordon Smith, Sr. He graduated from Trinity High...
Virginia Andrews Cook
Sep 30, 2026
Virginia Andrews Cook, 76, entered her eternal rest on September 30, 2026, at 12:00 p.m., at Forsyth Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.
Virginia was born on April 26, 1950. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and woman of faith whose greatest joy was loving and caring for her family. Virginia was truly one of the most loving people you...
Melanie Ann Cecil
Sep 27, 2026
Melanie Ann Cecil, aged 44, passed away peacefully at her home in High Point, North Carolina, on September 27, 2026. Born on January 10, 1982, in High Point, Guilford County, NC, she was the beloved daughter of Angela Heath and the late Randall Cecil.
Melanie received her formal education at Ledford Senior High School, where she developed a lifelong love for...
Timothy Franklin Freedle
Sep 25, 2026
Timothy Franklin Freedle, a lifelong resident of North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home in High Point on September 25, 2026, at the age of 73. Born on June 14, 1953, in Davidson County, North Carolina, Timothy was the beloved son of the late Clinton Franklin and Margaret Newell Freedle.
Timothy spent his formative years in Thomasville, North Carolina, where...
Joan Loflin Roberts
Sep 22, 2026
Joan Loflin Roberts, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2026, at Piedmont Crossing in Thomasville, NC. She was 83 years old.
Born on March 20, 1943, in Guilford County, NC, Joan was the cherished daughter of the late Perley L. Loflin and Allie Mae Clinard Loflin. She spent her early years in Guilford County, where...
Deborah Kay Stewart
Sep 21, 2026
Deborah Kay Stewart, born on November 11, 1963, in Bluefield, West Virginia, passed away peacefully at the age of 62 on September 21, 2026, at Alderwood of Davidson County - Hinkle Hospice House. She was the beloved daughter of the late Henry Grady and Betty Gail (Stump) Stewart.
From a young age, Deborah embraced her faith and accepted Christ at Harvest...
Robin Gail Mock
Sep 20, 2026
Robin Gail Mock, age 69, of Lexington, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2026, at Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center.
Born on June 15, 1957, Robin was the beloved daughter of the late Grover Lee Chittum, Jr. and Marian Elsie Wood Chittum. She received her formal education at Rockbridge High School in Fairfield, Virginia. Robin devoted much of her career to...
Sametta Jean Graham
Sep 8, 2026
Sametta Jean (Williams) Graham, born on June 25, 1961, in Forsyth County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2026, at the age of 65, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC.
Born to the late Samuel Edgar and Etta Mae (Franklin) Williams, Sametta was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, and friend. She spent her...
Debekah Whitley
Sep 5, 2026
Debekah Whitley, age 71, passed away on September 5, 2026, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Wilkes Medical Center.
Kevin Lamar Smith
Sep 4, 2026
Kevin Lamar Smith, born on July 30, 1970, in Richmond, Virginia, passed away peacefully at the Hospice Home at High Point on September 4, 2026, at the age of 56.
Kevin was the beloved son of the late Merrill Dean Smith and Vivian Jane Hewitt. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Kyle Smith. He grew up...
Samuel Edgar Junior White
Aug 28, 2026
Samuel E. White was born 17 September 1944 in Matoaka, West Virginia. He was the oldest of five.
Sam went into the Army at the age of 18 and served in Germany along the Berlin Wall.
He met his wife, Harriet, in Chicago in 1970 and they were married shortly thereafter.
They moved to Thomasville in 1979 and made North Carolina home for...
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