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| Mary Shepard Goins April 20, 1933 - July 01, 2023 |
Mary Louise Shepard Goins, 90, of Sexton Rd., Denton, NC passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at Atrium Health Lexington.
A memorial service will be held 1:00 PM, Saturday, July 8 at Briggs Funeral Home Memorial Chapel conducted by Rev. Travis Yates. The family will receive friends from noon until 1:00 PM on Saturday.
Mary was born on April 20, 1933, in Richmond County to John Shepard and Villa Blake Shepard. She was of the Baptist faith and had worked for Burlington Industries. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Grover Edward Goins, a daughter, Mary Ann Goins Simmons; and all her siblings.
She is survived by daughter, Sybil Goins Redmon of Denton; son, Bruce Scott Goins and wife Rhonda of Lexington; 7 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
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| Gary Allen Armstrong September 29, 1949 - June 27, 2023 |
Gary Allen Armstrong, 73, of Winston-Salem passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington.
The family will have a celebration of life at a later date.
Gary was born in Chave County, NM, on September 29, 1949, to Coy Armstrong and Viola Armstrong Hutchinson. He served in the United States Army, Unit 176 Assault Helicopter Company in Vietnam. After returning from the military, Gary worked at RJR as a welder. After retirement, he moved to Badin Lake where he enjoyed fishing, hummingbird watching, hanging out with his lake friends, and watching Westerns. Gary loved spending time with his daughters and teaching his grandkids how to fish. Along with his parents, Gary is preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Gene, and a sister, Ruth.
Left to cherish his memory are his daughters Kristin Hill (Marc) and Jessica Armstrong; stepson, Eric Marlowe (Kelly); six grandchildren; Nathan, Carter and Devan Marlowe, Jersey and Brady Hill, and Preston Gunter.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to Hospice of Davidson County, 200 Hospice Way, Lexington, NC 27292.
Davidson Funeral Home Hickory Tree Chapel is serving the Armstrong family.
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| Norma Jean Essick February 10, 1936 - July 02, 2023 |
Norma Jean Essick, 87, of Lexington, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2023, at Lexington Medical Center.
A graveside service will be held 1 PM Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Parklawn Memorial Gardens.
Jean was born February 10, 1936, in Davidson County, to Mr. Elmer James Essick and Mrs. Savannah Hartman Essick. She was a member of Leonard Road Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by one brother, Johnny Essick; one son in-law, Ray Cabe; and one sister in-law, Carolyn Essick.
Left to cherish her memory is her son, Dell Welch (Tessy) of Mocksville; three daughters, Loretta Cabe of Linwood, Rita Craver (Hoy) of Virginia, and Ronda Welch of Winston Salem; seven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.
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| Shirley Atkins Younts February 01, 1937 - June 30, 2023 |
Shirley Younts, 86 passed away June 30, 2023 at her home, surrounded by family. Mrs Younts was born February 1st, 1937 in Davidson County to Henry Garfield and Virginia Saltz Atkins. She spent her whole life in Lexington and on July 4th 1954 married the love of her life Jacob Bryce Younts.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Bryce, sisters Betty Holcomb and Peggy Caldwell, and brother Henry “Jim” Atkins.
Shirley is survived by her daughter Debbie Younts Keith, of Lexington, sister Katherine Thompson of Lexington, grandchildren Jacob Wayne Keith of Lexington and Sarah Keith Beck (Mike) of Huntersville. Four beautiful great grands Madison Brooke, “Bella” Victoria, Charlotte Ann and little Emma Jean.
She was the caregiver for many. Known as the “Florence Nightingale” of the family, she was a wonderful wife, mom, grandma, and great grandma and will be missed by all her family.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday, July 5th at 1:00 PM in the Lexington City Cemetery conducted by Rev Scott Slaughter. The family will greet friends at Davidson Funeral Home at 12:15-12:45 prior to the graveside service.
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| Clayton Leonard December 23, 1964 - June 30, 2023 |
Clayton Thomas Leonard, 58, of Lexington left his earthly home on Friday, June 30, 2023, to be with his Lord and Savior.
The family will receive friends from 5-7pm Wednesday, July 5 at Davidson Funeral Home.
A private graveside will be held at Salisbury National Cemetery.
Clayton was born on December 23, 1964, in Davidson County to Donald Eugene Leonard and Nancy Lee Cope Leonard. He attended Coggins Baptist Church and worked as a machine operator and served in the United States Army National Guard. Clayton had several hobbies that included hunting, fishing, and playing a good game of cards, but what brought him the most enjoyment was spending time with his family at their house in the mountains. He was a loving son, husband, father, brother, uncle, and grandfather who will be greatly missed but forever in our hearts. Clayton was preceded in death by a niece, Leigh Ann Leonard.
Surviving is his wife, Ginger Dennis Leonard, of the home; his father, Donald and mother, Nancy; son, Trevor Leonard; brothers, Everett Leonard (Kristy), Craig Leonard (Dode); sister, Connie Raines (Tom); nieces, Megan and Paige; nephews, Matthew, Jon, JC, Cameron, and Thomas.
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| Stewart Scottie Swing February 21, 1959 - June 29, 2023 |
Stewart Scottie Swing, 64, of Lexington passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023, at his home.
Stewart was born on February 21, 1959, in Davidson County to Mary Varner Thompson. He was a self-employed painter, and he enjoyed working with his hands, especially on motorcycles. He was preceded in death by his mother and his wife, Christina Swing. He was a loving father, brother and grandfather and will be greatly missed.
Left to cherish his memory are his children, one brother, one sister and grandchildren.
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| Grace Mae Bradshaw January 16, 1932 - June 30, 2023 |
Grace Mae Newsom Bradshaw, 91, of Davidson County, went to be with her lord and savior on June 30, 2023.
Grace was born on January 16, 1932, in Warren County, North Carolina to Henry Van Newsom and Lottie Mae Newsome. She is preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Andrew Jackson Bradshaw.
She is survived by her son, Duane Keith Bradshaw (Rebecca), a daughter, Sheri Nifong (David), and five grandchildren.
A service will be held on Monday, July 3, 2023, at 2:00 pm at First Baptist Church of Welcome. The family will receive visitors Sunday, July 2, 2023, between 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Davidson Funeral Home Hickory Tree Chapel.
In lieu of flowers, you may make a donation in Grace’s name to First Baptist Church of Welcome, PO Box 269, Welcome, NC 27374
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