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LOCAL OBITUARIES
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All Recent Obituaries
| Toby Shoaf Walser June 13, 1946 — October 25, 2025 |
Toby Shoaf Walser, 79, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington. Toby, a beloved father, brother, and friend, will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Born June 13, 1946, in Davidson County, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Wade and Kate Walser. Toby found joy in the simple things in life — squirrel hunting, fishing, and spending time with his dogs.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel. Friends and family are also welcome at other times at the home of his son, Tim Walser, located at 111 M.B. Bailey Road, Lexington, NC 27295.
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| James Diehl July 20, 1956 — October 24, 2025 |
James Frederick Diehl, 69, of Keever Drive, Denton, died Friday, October 24, 2025 at his residence. No Services are planned at this time.
Born in Davidson County on July 20, 1956, he was the son of Frederick George and Mildred Magdalyn Garner Diehl. He was a bricklayer, working for Jack and Roger Shore.
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| Mary Sink Payne November 15, 1943 — October 23, 2025 |
Mary Payne, 81, of Davidson County, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025, at her home with her devoted family by her side.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM, Monday evening, October 27, 2025, at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington.
A funeral service will proceed the following day, Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 2:00 PM, at Reeds United Methodist Church with Pastor Ray Morgan officiating.
The committal service will conclude services in the church cemetery.
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| Edgar Jackson Flinchum December 22, 1974 — October 23, 2025 |
Edgar “Ed” Jackson Flinchum, IV, 50, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025, at his home in Lexington.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Skyline Memorial Gardens in Mt. Airy. His family will visit with friends following the service.
Ed was born December 29, 1974, in Surry County to the late Edgar Jackson Flinchum III and Evelyn Kaye Flinchum. He retired from Deloitte. Pa Ed – lover of disc golf, baseball, music, movies, and moments with loved ones.
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| Larry Dan Rowe April 24, 1940 — October 22, 2025 |
Larry Dan Rowe, 85, of Lexington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 22, 2025, at Hinkle Hospice House. A lifelong resident of Lexington, Larry was born on April 24, 1940, to the late Virgil Olden Rowe and Ruby Pearl Crotts Rowe.
Larry honorably served his country in the United States Air Force, where he developed the quiet strength, bravery, and integrity that would define him throughout his life. A simple and humble man, Larry was known for his intelligence, gentle spirit, and love of family. He enjoyed traveling to sunny destinations—especially Myrtle Beach and Las Vegas—and treasured every trip spent with those he loved most. Above all, he adored his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who brought him endless pride and joy. Larry also had a special place in his heart for his three beloved cats: Tinker Bell, Raven, and Sandy.
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| Evelyn Leonard Mann August 3, 1937 — October 23, 2025 |
Evelyn Leonard Mann, 88, of Davidson County, passed away peacefully on October 23rd, 2025. Born on August 3rd, 1937, in Davidson County, she was the daughter of the late David Delmar Leonard and Perry Lucille Everhart Leonard.
A lifelong resident of her beloved hometown, Evelyn met the love of her life, Harold Blaine Mann, while in high school. The two shared an extraordinary bond and celebrated 71 beautiful years of marriage together.
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| Brenda Kaye McKinney January 28, 1948 — October 22, 2025 |
Brenda Kaye McKinney, age 77, of Silver Chase Court, Winston-Salem, N.C. passed away at her residence on October 22, 2025.
A memorial service will be held on a time to be determined on November 22, 2025 at Flint Hill Baptist Church in Ft. Mill, S.C. with Rev. Evans Jackson Newell and Rev. Wayne Deffinger officiating. Inurnment will be at Pleasant Valley Baptist Church Cemetery in Indian Land, S.C.
She is preceded in death by her parents, a Brother, William Morgan McKinney, Jr. and his wife Margaret; and 3 sisters, Pasty E. Ghant and her husband Niven, Shirley McKinney Newell and her husband Jackson and Patricia McKinney.
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