All Obituaries

Wendy Michelle (Jones) Keene, 39, gained her wings on Friday, September 6, 2019. Born May 17, 1980. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, and friend to all. She gave the purest of love and kindness to all that was blessed to be in her presence. Wendy was of Baptist faith. She worked in the nursing home industry as a activity coordinator at Carollion Assisted Living for more than three years and she loved her job. Surviving her are her husband, Derrick Keene; son, Justin...

 Sharon Christine Holden, 50, of Lexington went home to be with the Lord, late Wednesday evening, September 4, 2019. A native of Morris, New Jersey, born on September 22, 1968, a daughter, born to the late Glenn M. Mellen and Linda Gale Yuroshek. She was preceded in death by only her parents. Sharon was a graduate of East Stroudsburg High School, “Class of 86.” She was a homemaker and her favorite past time was spending it with her family. Sharon was a Christian and loved...

Mary Ann "Briggs" Rachels, 75, died on Saturday September 1, 2019 at the Hinkle Hospice House. A native of Davidson County, Mary was born March 29, 1944, a daughter to the late Carl Anderson Briggs and Mary Smith Briggs. Those preceding her in death along with her parents are a husband of thirty-four years, K.B. Rachels, and a son, Kevin Rachels. Mary was a graduate of Lexington Senior High School Class of 1962. Mary worked as a clerk at Piedmont Candy and later on retired from...

Clinton Wayne Kellam, 61, was found dead in his home in Davidson County early Friday afternoon on August 31, 2019. A native of Davidson County, a son born on May 11, 1958 to the late Larry Ross Kellam and Sylvia Curry Kellam Ham. Clinton attended Sumter High School. He worked as a roofing contractor, being self employed for more than ten years. Clinton leaves behind a son, Luke Kellam of Lexington; a daughter, Kayla Kellam of Lexington; four sisters, Rebecca Jones (Louis) of Bolivia, Wendy...

David Edward Beck, 84, died Friday, August 30, 2019 at Lexington Medical Center in Davidson County, North Carolina. A son born on November 29, 1934 to the late James Walter Beck and Leila Mae Burgess Beck. He was a native of Davidson County. He was preceded in death by parents, a son, Randy Beck, two brothers, J.W. Beck and Jack Beck, three sisters, Mary Chaffin, Alline Misenhiemer, and Margaret Beck. David attended school at Southmont Elementary in Davidson County. From 1953-1955 he served...

William Richard Francis, 74, of Lexington, passed away on August 25, 2019 while under the care of the Hinkle Hospice House. William was born May 4, 1945 in West Virginia, a son to the late Bert Edward Francis and Ida Mary Headly Francis. He was preceded in death by both of his parents, as well as five brothers and three sisters. In life, William served in the US Navy from 1962 – 1965. Later, William worked as a dealer at Harrah’s casino. He married his wife Donna Jean Rae...

James Michael-Anthony Olivo, 26, of Lexington, passed away on August 24, 2019 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Michael was born May 18, 1993 in Martinsville, Virginia, a son to James Michael Olivo and Sherry Lynn Graham Tysinger. He obtained an Associate’s Degree from Rockingham Community College and worked as an electrician and as a cook. He was preceded in death by both of his grandfathers, George Olivo and Glenford Graham and his grandmother Thelma Graham. Michael is survived by...

Amanda Michelle Moree, 42, died Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at the Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington. A native of Davidson County, born on July 23, 1977 a daughter to Ronald and Linda Sue Gardner; Debbie and Curtis Gainey; and Terry Vickers. Amanda was a graduate in the class of 1996 at Central Davidson High School. She worked in the healthcare industry as a CNA / Medical Tech at Hilltop Rest Home and Autumn Ridge for over twenty years. Her favorite past time was making memories with her...

Jimmy Lee Moore, 76, of Lexington, NC, passed away Sunday August 18, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family while under the care of WellCare Hospice.  Jimmy was born June 22, 1943 in Rowan County, NC a son of the late Charlie Lee Moore and Bernice Elizabeth (Lyerly) Moore. He was also preceded in death by a brother Steven C. Moore, a grandson Tyler Moore, brother in-law Paul Lanier Jr., and a very special friend Joe “Bubba” Williams. In life Jimmy...

Tracy Lynn Whitley, 57, of Randleman, North Carolina, transcended from her earthly journey to he Gardens in the Heavens.. Surviving are her daughter, Amber Marie Livingston (Jamie McCraw); sister Karen Whitley Myers  (Curtis Myers); brother, Christopher James Whitley; grand-children, Alija Gayle Livingston and Gavin Alexander McCraw; nieces, Katie Meyers and Kelsey Williams; great nephew, Issaiah Benjamin; aunt Zana Cranfill; cousin Justin Cranfill. There to guide her to the Gardens in...