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Archie Travis Nifong December 21, 1936 - November 09, 2023
Archie Travis Nifong was born in the Welcome community of Davidson County to Robert “Buck” Nifong and Mary Leonard Nifong. He graduated from North Davidson High School in 1955 and enlisted in the United States Army where he served our country during the Korean War. Upon his return, he went to work for R.J. Reynolds in 1958 and retired with 32 years of service. He was a faithful member of Union Grove Baptist Church and over the years served as Treasurer, Deacon, and on weekly visitations. Archie loved God and family, his country, and sharing his garden with family and friends.

Preceding him in death were his parents, brothers Wayne and Terry Nifong, and sister Jerri Scism.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife Betty Berrier Nifong whom he married in 1959, 2 children daughter Lori Beard and son, Alan Nifong (Shannon), his pride and joy his grandchildren, Kyle Beard (Whitney), Kasey Byrd (Robbie) and Austin Nifong, 6 great-grandchildren, Suri, Silas and Shepard Beard and Kori, Nolan and Jillian Byrd, brother, George Nifong, and sisters Gaynell Brown, Carol Mason (Ronnie), numerous and special nephews, nieces and their families, extended family and friends that were like family.

The family would like to send a special thank you to Bayada Nursing for their care of Archie.

Memorials may be made in Archie’s name to the Building Fund at Union Grove Baptist Church or to Gideons International.
Posted on Nov 10, 2023 09:06am by admin
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Robert Edmund Butler May 21, 1938 - November 09, 2023
Robert E Butler, 85, of Davidson County, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital with his daughter, Barbara, at his side.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at 1:00 PM, at Emanuel Wesleyan Church (555 Old Hargrave Rd. Lexington, NC 27295), with Pastor Darby Gaither officiating.

Burial with military honors will immediately follow the service at Forest Hill Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 PM Tuesday evening, November 14, 2023, at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington.

Robert was born in Jefferson, Iowa, on May 21, 1938, to the late Seth and Clara Butler. He joined the United States Air Force after graduating high school, and proudly served his country in Vietnam. He married his wife of 57 years, Betty Ann Coppley Butler on November 16, 1958. Robert retired to Lexington with his family after 23 years of service, then went on to work for Lexington Furniture for 29 years before retiring. He traveled extensively, having gone to 18 countries and 45 states.

Robert was known to love Gunsmoke, The Atlanta Baves, bird watching, and most of all his family. He was a member of Emanuel Wesleyan Church where he served as a greeter where he passed out bulletins and rang the church bell.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Betty on November 13, 2015, and brothers, Richard, and Bill Butler.

His memory is cherished by his son, Robert Butler Jr., his daughters Barbara Butler, and Debbie Lucas; and his brothers Don and Steve Butler.
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Wayne Thomas Jarvis August 04, 1939 - November 08, 2023
Wayne Thomas Jarvis passed peacefully Wednesday, November 8, 2023, surrounded by his large family.



Wayne was born August 4, 1939, the only child of Pearl Jarvis Carlton. He married the love of his life, Linda Lanier at age 17 and cherished 66 years of time together. He wore many hats; son, husband, Daddy, Pop, and Papaw, always with love and pride. Wayne worked many years in the concrete business and ended his work career at WFU (Wake Forest University). Surviving many health issues through the years only made him stronger. He was a role model and encourager. Wayne taught so many life skills and was always willing to help anyone. Wayne and Linda enjoyed many years at the coast and cherished their friends and family at Ocean Isle Beach. He will forever be missed, but he is at peace and his body is healed.



Surviving are his wife Linda, children; Dean (Traci), Janna (Gresser), Julie (Rick), David, and Chad (Lisa), his grandchildren; Nicholas (Ginger), Connor (Becky), Blake, Kelsey (Bradley), Walker, Faith (Jackson), and Dakota, his great grandchildren; Grayson, Gentry, Callie, Avery, and Henry.
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Irena Mae Smith Boaze March 24, 1951 - November 09, 2023
Irena Mae Smith Boaze, 72, of Lexington, passed away November 9, 2023, at Abbotts Creek & Rehab of Lexington.



Irena was born March 24, 1951, in Buchanan VA, to Robert Lincoln Smith and Grace Lee McGraw Smith. She is preceded by her husband Dowell Boaze.
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Glenn Conrad October 15, 1934 - November 08, 2023
Glenn Aldean Conrad passed away on November 8, 2023 at Pine Acres Health Care.

A graveside funeral will be held at Holly Grove Lutheran Church cemetery on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at 11:00 am with Pastor Anna Carter officiating. The family will receive family and friends at the cemetery following the service.

Dean was born October 15, 1934 to Glenn and Leota Conrad in Lexington, NC. Dean retired from Dixie Furniture. He was a member at Holly Grove Lutheran Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Conrad, his parents, sister Doris Rose and brother Edwin Conrad

Surviving are his sons Jack Conrad and wife Jeri, Jim Conrad, and daughter Sherry Proctor and husband Ted all of Lexington.

Grandchildren: Jessica McCollum, Jonathan Proctor/Aimee, Brandi Lomax/Randall, Keeli McLamb/Brent, Chrissy Henderson/Stephen, & Jay Proctor

Great Grandchildren: Logan, Noah, Ian, Kodi, Finn, Beau, Bryce and Camden

Niece and Nephew: Glenna Garner, Mike Willson, Cindy Hartley, Barry Conrad, and Wynn Conrad
Posted on Nov 08, 2023 17:12pm by admin
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Hazel Marie Varner Sneed October 10, 1938 - November 08, 2023
Hazel Marie Varner Sneed, 85, of Lexington, passed away November 8, 2023, at Abbotts Creek Rehab in Lexington.



A celebration of her life will be held 10:00 am Monday November 13, 2023, at Linwood United Methodist Church Cemetery, where she was a member, with the Rev. Cindy Ramirez officiating.



Mrs. Sneed was born Oct. 10, 1938, in Montgomery County, to Wilton Varner and Minnie Todd Varner. Hazel was a devoted member of Linwood United Methodist Church, was a homemaker. Her passion was her faith, church, family. Hazel was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and aunt, who will be missed by all. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Albert Sneed.



Left to cherish her memories are her sons, Thomas Atkinson (Kim) of Elizabethtown, Mack Finch Jr., and Gary Finch both of Durham, daughter, Rosemary Dugdale (Joe) of Leland, SC, stepdaughters, Vickie Brown (Randy) and Tina Lanier (Mike) both of Lexington, brother, Jr. Varner of Candor, sisters, Lois Varner of Candor, Jean Duboise of Troy, also surviving are numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.
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Verlie Sidden Sink January 01, 1929 - November 08, 2023
Verlie Mae Sidden Sink, 94, of Lexington, passed away Wednesday November 8, 2023, at her home surrounded by family.

A funeral service will be held 11:00 am Friday, November 10, 2023, at Davidson Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Harold Harper officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hill Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm Thursday at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington.

Mrs. Sink was born January 1, 1929, in Davie County to Henry Clarence Sidden Sr. and Mary Ellen Stewart Sidden. Verlie was a member of True Light Baptist Church, the co-founder of Sink Farm Equipment along with her late husband, Claude Sink, Sr., and praying for and giving to others brought her great joy. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Claude Kester Sink, Sr.; four brothers, Jack Sidden, Henry ‘HC’ Sidden, Jr., Ervin Sidden, and Harvey Sidden, one sister, Lydia Sue Jenkins, and her granddaughter, Chrissy Tribley.

Surviving is her son, Claude (CJ) Sink Jr. (Gina) of Lexington; two daughters, Reta Smith (Junie) and Alma Sink Smith, both of Lexington; grandchildren, Angie Hutchins (Barry), Karrie Sink (Mark), Bobby Smith (Heather), Julie Smith (TJ), Amy Gentry (Cliff), Jason Smith, Meredith Sink McGee (Tanner), Jacob Sink, and great-grandchildren Sierra Hutchins Johnson (Cameron), Monica Hutchins Kirk (Chris), Noah Tribley (Bryce), Sarah, Josh, and Lauryn Sink, Morrigan Hively-Smith, Mason Smith, and Weston Smith, and special sister-in-law Mary Alice Berrie
Posted on Nov 08, 2023 17:08pm by admin
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