All Obituaries

Eddie Cecil Queen, 70 of Lexington died on February 6, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. He was born January 1, 1953, in Davidson County, North Carolina, to Homer Cecil Queen and Allie Bell Ensley Queen. Eddie was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Joshua Queen. Mr. Queen is survived by his wife, Jan Rana Tussey Queen, one son, Darius Queen (Leanna); three sisters, Shirley Grant (Lance) of Bryson City, NC, Shelby Miller of Wilkesboro, and Joan Blevins (Steve) of...

Sherera, “Diane” Prim, 73 of Lexington died on January 16, 2023 at home. She was born August 18, 1949 in Mecklenburg County to Homer Grant Prim and Edna Louise Gurley Prim. Diane was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Raymond. Ms. Prim leaves behind two brothers Joel Edward of Fort Mill, SC; Roger Dean of Monroe, NC;  two sisters Patricia Ann Baker of Rock Hill. Katheryn Dale Barker of Lexington, Kentucky and her special friends and caregivers Jeffery...

Milton Gregory Avant, 61 of Kernersville passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Novant – Forsyth Hospital. He was born July 21, 1961 in Davidson County, NC, to Milton Avant and Clara Fowler Avant. Milton attended Forsyth County Schools and was an electrician. Mr. Avant was preceded in death by his parents. Those left to cherish his memory are a son Greg Avant of Cherryville, a brother Duane Avant (Donna) of High Point, a sister Cheryl Avant- Kuykendall (Nathan) of Lexington,...

David Lee Morris, (D-Boy), 35, of Lexington, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023. He was born October 5, 1987, in Davidson County, NC, to Donna Cartrette Morris. David in life was a general laborer in the woodworking industry. David had a love for drawing and had a soft spot for dogs, especially pit bulls. David was preceded in death by his brother, Joshua Morris, His Grandparents Auburn & Jean Cartrette, Kenneth & Helen Morris. Left to cherish his memory is his parents, Kenneth...

Johnny Ray Paige passed away January 2, 2023 at Thomasville Medical Center. He was born July 27, 1942 to Robert and Annie Paige, who preceded him in death. Johnny proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp and was a faithful member of Currytown Baptist Church. He loved his family and spending time with them. He was loving dad, devoted husband, a brother and loyal friend, but the title he was most proud of was Grandpa. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Wilma Jean Halfhill, 80 died Sunday, January 1, 2023 at her residence. She was born September 15, 1942, in Franklin County, Columbus, Ohio to Lewis Virgil Johnson and Betty Ann Johnson. Wilma attended Ohio Schools. She worked for Equal Opportunity Employment as a Discrimination Complaints Investigator. Mrs. Halfhill was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Richard Halfhill, a daughter Melissa Carter and a granddaughter Lauren Bubenik.   She leaves behind a son Ralph Edward...

Amanda Suzanne Barnhill Leonard, woke up in the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Friday, December 30, 2022. She was born December 2, 1975, in Davidson County, NC, to Keith Dale Barnhill and the late Gaye Pierce. Amanda was a graduate of Central Davidson High School and worked in the retail and hospitality industries. Mandy was very passionate about helping those in need and volunteered at Davidson Medical Ministries as much as possible. Family was a large aspect of her...

Wilbur Stokes Kimbrell, Jr. 79, of Lexington died on December 24, 2022 at Pelican Health in Thomasville. He was born December 7, 1943 in Davidson County to Wilbur Stokes Kimbrell, Sr. and Hilda Broach Phelps Kimbrell. Wilbur was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Darrell Kimbrell. Mr. Kimbrell leaves behind his wife Helen Younts Kimbrell, a son Matthew Kimbrell of Winston,  one grandchild Barrett Kimbrell , two brothers, Paul Kimbrell (Bonnie) of Lexington, Bill...