Local Obituaries
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| Jerry Woodrow Everhart July 23, 1940 - October 29, 2023 |
erry Woodrow Everhart, 83, of Lexington, passed away October 29, 2023, at his home in Lexington surrounded by his loving family.
A celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 am Friday, November 3, 2023, at Davidson Funeral Home Lexington Chapel, with the Rev Gary Gibson officiating. The family will see friends one hour before the service and burial to follow in the Forest Hill Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Everhart was born July 23, 1940, in Davidson County, to Cleveland Woodrow Everhart and Eula Lee Richardson Everhart. Jerry was a plant engineer with Lexington Specialty Foods (The Jelly Factory ) the owner and operator of Everhart Landscaping and Construction and spent the last 25 years building and maintaining his rental property. He and his wife loved to ride western horses and spend time with family. They celebrated 65 years of marriage after meeting on Halloween night 1957 in downtown Lexington. His passion was his faith, church, family and especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Jerry was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, brother, who will be missed by all. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter Glenda Everhart, grandson, AJ Everhart, brother, Johnny Everhart, and sisters, Carolyn Barker and Barbara Steed.
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| Floyd Marshall Leach October 31, 1946 - October 26, 2023 |
Floyd Marshall Leach, Jr., 76, passed away on October 26, 2023. He was born on October 31, 1946, in Forsyth County, North Carolina, to the late Floyd Marshall Leach, Sr., and Charlotte Virginia Pope Leach.
Marshall, as he was known to many, led a fulfilling life, marked by his dedication and love for his family, horses, and dogs. He was a retired truck driver for J. Par Trucking, where his work ethic and commitment shone through. Marshall also served in the United States Air Force and spent time as a commercial fisherman.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Sylvia Joe East Leach. He is survived by his two sisters, Gina Hill (Phil) and Yvonne L. Jones.
Marshall's family would like to extend their gratitude and appreciation to the VA and Mountain Valley Hospice for their unwavering support and care during Marshall's journey. A special thank you and God's blessings are also offered to Dr. Alexis Nifong and Dr. Ted Nifong for their exceptional and compassionate care, going above and beyond the call of duty.
In addition, the family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks to Uncle Nelson and Aunt Faye Goolsby for their dedicated assistance in transporting Marshall to numerous doctor visits at the VA Hospital in Salisbury, NC, as well as to Uncle Wayne and Aunt Carolyn (Butch) Pope for their frequent visits and shared meals, which brought much-needed laughter during difficult times.
Marshall's family would also like to thank Tracy Wislick and Tammy Leach for what they did. May God bless you both.
Contributions in Marshall's memory may be made to Hopewell Moravian Church or Mountain Valley Hospice.
The staff at Davidson Funeral Home Hickory Tree Chapel is honored to be serving the Leach family during this challenging time.
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| Cletus Eugene Richard December 31, 1935 - October 28, 2023 |
Cletus "Gene" Eugene Richard, age 87, passed away on October 28, 2023. He was born on December 31, 1935, to the late Johnny Franklin Richard and Addie Belle Watts Richard.
He is survived by his devoted wife, LuEllen Poole Richard, who was by his side at the time of his passing. Gene is also survived by his two loving sons, Chad Richard (Renee) and Drew Richard, as well as his four cherished grandchildren, Coleman, Nicholas, Kaitlyn, and Hannah Richard.
Gene dedicated a significant portion of his life to his career at Burlington Industries, where he worked in management before retiring. His dedication and leadership were evident throughout his professional journey.
In addition to his career, Gene was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Welcome, where he found solace and community. He was a proud veteran, having served in the United States Army, and he carried his sense of duty and commitment with him throughout his life.
One of Gene's greatest joys was the simple pleasure of fishing. He found peace and contentment by the water's edge, and his passion for fishing created lasting memories for him and those fortunate enough to join him.
A celebration of Gene's life will take place on Friday, November 3, 2023, at 3 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Welcome, with a visitation for family and friends one hour prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorials be made in Gene's honor to either First Baptist Church of Welcome or Hospice of Davidson County.
The staff at Davidson Funeral Home Hickory Tree Chapel is honored to be of service to the Richard family during this difficult time. Gene's memory will live on in the hearts of all who had the privilege of knowing him, and his legacy will continue to bring comfort and inspiration to those he leaves behind.
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| George Elsie Ingram, Jr July 30, 1962 - October 27, 2023 |
July 30, 1962 - October 27, 2023
George Elsie “Sweetie” Ingram, Jr., 61, of Mt. Gilead, died Friday, October 27, 2023 in Troy. Funeral Service will be 2:00 PM Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at Biscoe Community Center in Biscoe, with Rev. Frankie Royal and Rev. Brantley Moore officiating. Burial will follow in the Macedonia Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
Born in Moore County on July 30, 1962, he was the son of George and Betty McKenzie Ingram, Sr. He was a Master Electrician, and owner/operator of George’s Electric, LLC. He had been a chicken farmer for over 20 years as well. George loved riding his motorcycles, going to Daytona, Florida often. He loved playing golf and was loved and adored by his many nieces and nephews. George was definitely one of a kind.
George is survived by his wife, Sherrie Lewis Ingram of the home; 3 daughters, Carrie Nicole Ingram (Alfred Junior Cagle) of Candor, Mandie Ingram Scott (Matthew) of Eagle Springs, and Mistie Ingram Andrews (Waylon) of Troy; parents, George and Betty Ingram of West End; brother, Anthony Curtis Ingram of West End; 2 sisters, Tammy Catherine Thomas (Mike) of Aberdeen, and Amy Gail Garrison (Casey) of Florida; 6 grandchildren, Victoria Nicole Ingram, Zayden Timothy Ingram, Jaxson Riley Morris, Maverick Franklin Scott, Honor Addae Cagle and Maylyn Inez Scott; Sisters and Brothers-in-law, Terrie and Tim Furr, Vickie and Henry Panzer, and Gary and Tonya Lewis.
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| Sue Page Robbins November 09, 1929 - October 29, 2023 |
Sue Page Robbins, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, peacefully passed away on October 29, 2023, in Lexington, North Carolina, at the age of 93. She was born on November 9, 1929, in Charlotte, North Carolina, to her parents Daniel Frank Page and Wilma Benfield Page.
Sue was a devoted wife to Jacob Casper Robbins, who preceded her in death. She was a woman of unwavering faith and lived her life as a dedicated Jehovah's Witness. Her strong beliefs guided her through life's journey.
One of Sue's greatest joys was her work with the Green Thumb program, where she helped seniors in her community find employment opportunities. She was a compassionate soul, always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need.
Sue was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Jacob, her sons Daniel Robbins and Jacob Robbins Jr., and her daughters Linda Williams and Sandra Lightfoot. She also joined her brothers, Dan Page, WT Page, and Jerry Page, along with her sisters, Gertrude Hulbert, Ola Mae Howard, and Glenda Rae Page in eternal rest.
Sue's memory will be cherished by her daughter Brenda Hawks, as well as numerous grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. She leaves behind a legacy of love, kindness, and a deep commitment to her family.
A celebration of life service to honor Sue Page Robbins will be held at a later date, allowing family and friends to come together and celebrate the beautiful life she lived.
Sue's legacy will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her, and her kindness and dedication to helping others will be remembered always.
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| Teresa Owen Tate December 15, 1965 - October 25, 2023 |
Teresa Owen Tate, known to her loved ones as Tracey, passed away peacefully at home, on October 25, 2023, at the age of 57. She was born on December 15, 1965, in Stuart, VA, to the late Randall Trent Owen and Carolyn Snow Owen.
Tracey was a remarkable woman who inspired everyone she encountered. Her infectious laugh and positive outlook on life left a lasting impression on those around her. Tracey lived life to the fullest, cherishing moments spent with her loved ones, exploring new places through travel, and making every day count. She was a devoted grandmother who loved spending time with her granddaughters, taking them on vacations, shopping, and spending lots of quality time with each of them.
She is survived by her parents, Carolyn and Bud Batten, daughter and son-in-law, Kristin and Warren Rutherford, as well as her beloved granddaughters, Hadley, Bronwyn, and Shanleigh. Tracey also leaves behind close family, Krystle, Cameron, Madison, Maggie, and Camden Collie; Suzanne, Mark, Dillon (Becca), and Tyler Shotwell; and brothers, Brandon (Jamie) and Trevor (Jacklyn) Owen and niece and nephews, Summer, Julian, Wesley, Carson, and Porter. Additionally, she leaves, with cherished memories, her long-time best friend Pat Kidd.
Tracey was preceded in death by her father, Randall Owen, her maternal grandparents, Willie and Alice Snow, paternal grandparents Walter and Lora Owen, and Aunt Linda Lacks.
A service to honor Tracey's life will take place on Saturday, November 4, at 11:00 a.m. at New Vision Baptist Worship Center, 4765 Hampton Rd, Clemmons NC 27102. Following the service will be a time for food and fellowship at the church.
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| Gail Tucker Bailey September 20, 1944 - October 29, 2023 |
Gail Tucker Bailey, 79, of Lexington, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023, at Hospice of Davidson County.
Services will be held at Davidson Funeral Home, Lexington Chapel, interment at Salisbury National Cemetery will follow. Family will visit with friends 6:00 and 8:00 pm the night, prior to service. Date, day, and times to be advised.
Gail was born September 20, 1944, to Hubert Montgomery Tucker and Mamie Elizabeth Hughes Tucker. She was employed with Dixie Furniture for many years and was of the Baptist faith. She is preceded in death by her loving parents, her sister, Jacqueline Hughes, and brothers, Robert, James, Odell, Melvin, Cletus, and Jerry.
Left to cherish her loving memories is her husband of 60 years and 10 months, Joe Richard Bailey, her sons, Richard Lee Bailey, Hubert Leland Bailey, wife Sandra, and Gary Wayne Bailey; daughters, Danylla Harrison and husband, Tommy, and Darla Gail Jacobi and husband, Mike; brother, David Tucker, wife Brenda; sister Polly Coppley, and 9 grandchildren ; Bethany Ruffner (Matt), Michael Bailey, Jesica Rogers (Brandon), Amber Bailey, Krysta Bailey, Anna Workman, Kaylynn Bailley, Sophia Bailey, Alex Ray, and 2 great-grandchildren; Nelleigh Ruffner and Evelyn Ruffner.
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