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Nancy Geraldine “Gerry” Snellings Smith, 90, of Morningview at Irving Park, passed away Thursday April 7, 2022.

A private graveside service will be held at Forest Hill Memorial Park. Mrs. Smith was born September 25, 1931 in Davidson County to Henry Paul Snellings and Etta Lizzie Money Snellings. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Joseph Ronald Smith; her son, Dennis Smith; her daughter Linda Davis; and three brothers, Buck Snellings, Jim Snellings and John Snellings. Surviving is daughter-in-law Debra Smith and many nieces and nephews. The family would like to say a special thank you to the staff of Morningview of Irving Park Bridge to Recovery Memory Care.

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Shelby Jean Burns Cullter July 01, 1941 - April 03, 2022

Shelby Jean Burns Culler, 80, of Albemarle, NC formerly of Lexington, passed away April 3, 2022 at her home in Albemarle. A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 am Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at Macedonia United Methodist Church, where she was a member, with Rev. Tammy Talbert officiating. With burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will see friends from 10:00 to 11:00 in the church. Mrs. Culler was born July 1, 1941, to Charles Burns and Mary Charles Fowler Canada. Shelby was a devoted member of the church, the church choir, and handbells choir and the Macedonia United Methodist Women for many years. She was retired from Burlington Industries where she was a quality control specialist, she was Ms. Senior Davidson Country 2002 Queen, 2001 won first place in Raleigh finals in comedy and drama, 2001 won first place in Davidson County comedy and drama, was a member of the Southmont Lions Club, where in 2012 was selected Lion member of the year. She was an avid reader and love to go camping. Her passion was her faith, church, and family and especially her four-legged babies whom she loved very much. Shelby was a loving mother, sister, aunt, and friend, who will be missed by all. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Ronnie Lee Burns and son-in-law, Allan Picklesimer.

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Mary Cook Koontz May 14, 1936 - April 6, 2022

Mary Cook Kolmer Koontz, 85, of Lexington, passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022. at Lexington Medical Center. A celebration of life service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at First Presbyterian Church in Lexington, NC with the Rev. Dr. Nancy Jo Dederer and the Rev. Sydne Check Allen officiating. The family will host a reception in the Church Fellowship Hall following the ceremony. Mary Cook was born in Salem, VA on May 14, 1936 to George August Leonard Kolmer, Jr. and Emma Cameron Cook Kolmer. She was preceeded in death by her parents and her beloved brother, Dr. John Wilson Kolmer. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, William Robert “Bob” Koontz; her children, Mary Elizabeth Koontz White (Mark), Charles Jefferson Koontz (Paula), and Katherine Dale Koontz Guffey (Ensley); her brother, George Kolmer (Nancy), a sister-in-law, Mary Ann Kolmer; six grandchildren, Kelsey Holder (Will), Zachary White (Kate), Jacob White (Katie), Quinn White, Katherine White, and Wilson White; three great-grandchildren, Greyson Holder, Logan Holder, and Milo White; two step-grandchildren, Hunter House (Lori), and Elizabeth Anderson; two step-great-grandchildren, Kiley House and Paxton House; numerous nieces and nephews, and a host of extended family and close friends. Mary Cook graduated from Andrew Lewis High School in Salem, Virginia in 1954 and attended Salem College in Winston-Salem, NC where she graduated in 1958. As a 56-year member of First Presbyterian Church, she played handbells and served on numerous committees, was a member of Presbyterian Women and served as a Deacon. She was a former pre-school teacher at First Presbyterian, who was an inspiration in the lives of many children and a home maker who always kept her family in the forefront of all she did. An avid lover of the outdoors, Mary Cook frequently hiked Mt. LeConte in Tennessee, the mountains of North Carolina and Virginia, and backpacked much of Europe with a dear friend when she was in her late 60’s and early 70’s. She loved volunteering and helping others, and most recently was a volunteer with Meals on Wheels. One of her greatest delights was traveling with her grandchildren on a special “Grandmommie Trip” when they each turned ten years old. Trips were always centered around the grandchild’s interests and each trip created lasting memories. She also was a constant presence at their many sporting events, from community ball games and gymnastics meets through college athletic events. In celebration of her life and interests, it is requested that memorials be directed to Salem College at 601 S. Church Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 or to Davidson County Meals on Wheels at 104 E. Center Street, Lexington, NC 27292. To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of Mary Cook Koontz, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store.

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Delores Ann McKay March 16, 1946 - March 28, 2022

Delores Ann Buie Bates McKay, 76, of Lexington, passed away Monday, March 28, 2022, at Lexington Health Care Center. Mrs. McKay was born March 16, 1946, in Rowan County to Joseph Thomas Buie Sr. and Elizabeth White Buie. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph McKay; and one son, Baxter Franklin Bates III. Surviving is one son, Bobby Dean Bates; three brothers, James Buie, Larry Buie, and Joseph Buie; one sister, Patricia Robbins; two granddaughters; and four great-grandchildren.

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Ray Von Hedrick July 18, 1932 - April 6, 2022

Ray Von Hedrick, 89, of Lexington, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022, at Alston Brook. A funeral service will be held 2 pm Monday at Davidson Funeral Home with Preacher Clyde Akers officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2:00 prior to the service at the funeral home. Mr. Hedrick was born July 18, 1932, in Davidson County to David Lee Hedrick and Frances Hunt Hedrick. He retired from A & P Grocery as a meat cutter for 36 years and attended Lighthouse Baptist Church and CrossPoint Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Trudy Juanita Shelton Hedrick; and one brother, Robert Hedrick. Surviving is David Melton who is like the son he never had; two brothers, Roy Hedrick (Alma) of Lexington and Richard Hedrick of Advance; and one sister, Mary Scarlett of Lexington.

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Barbara Smith Proctor, 87, formerly Twin Acres Dr., passed away April 4, 2022 at Piedmont Crossing.

A memorial service will be held at 2pm Sunday, April 10 at the Davidson Funeral Home Chapel, by the Rev. Kirk Tutterow. A private inurnment will be held. The family will receive friends following the memorial service. Mrs. Proctor born July 16, 1934 in Davidson County to J. Frank Smith, Sr. and Betty Russell Smith. She attended Marjorie Webster College and St. Mary’s College. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and the Charity League of Lexington. Her husband, Sidney E. Proctor, Jr., preceded her in death, as well as her brother, John Frank Smith Jr. and sisters, Norah Ogburn and Betty Necaise Surviving are her sons, Sid E. Proctor III (Miranda) of Clemmons, Jeff S. Proctor (Linda) of Apex, and Tad B. Proctor (Julie) of Lexington; her sister, Libby Sutherland; her grandchildren; Eric Proctor (Katie), Emily Proctor Merrill (Grayson), Brandon Proctor, Jordan Proctor, Chase Proctor, and Reid Proctor; and her great grandchildren, Owen and Addie Proctor, Arianna Proctor and Graham, Connor, and Alice Merrill.

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