All Obituaries

Deborah Sue Lanning Anderson, 64, passed away at Forsyth Medical Center on Tuesday, November 28, 2023. Deborah was born in Norfolk, Virginia on March 1, 1959, to the late Bobby Odell Lanning Sr. and Norma Sue Gibson Lanning. Mrs. Anderson was a graduate of Lexington Senior High School and Rowan Community College where she earned her nursing degree. She worked as a Registered Nurse at Lexington Hospital.  She was a member of God’s Saving Grace Church. She was preceded...

Carolyn Sue Smith Harris, 72 passed away at Davidson Health and Rehab in Lexington on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, with her husband by her side. She was born in Harrison County, West Virginia on October 26, 1951, to the late Ronald Roy Smith and Betty Jean Greaver Smith. Mrs. Harris was a graduate of Roosevelt Wilson High School and worked as a Church Secretary prior to retiring. Those left to cherish her memory is her husband, Perry Harris; two sons, Perry L. Harris II and...

Debra Jean Warren Jones, age 67, departed this earth for her heavenly home on November 20th, 2023. She was proceeded in death by her parents, Herbert & Drema Warren, and a brother, Richard Warren. She is survived by her two children, DJ (Jenni) Jones and (Matt) & Joanna Jones Sauvage, as well as five grandchildren whom she loved dearly; Corey Gosnell, Raegan & Mylie Jones, and Shad & Dia Sauvage. She also leaves behind two loving brothers, H.E. Warren, “Jr”...

Wendy Denise Archer Wallace, 53, passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023, at Hospice of Davidson County surrounded by her family and friends. She was born on April 25, 1970 in Salisbury, NC to Lorraine Archer and the late Gary M. Archer.  She is preceded in death by her step father James C Barnes, grandparents Carl and Blanche Barnes and Walter Archer. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Todd; a son Adam, a daughter, Whitney, and her beloved dogs Ruby and Hershey, all of...

Dolores E. (Lauter) Lewis, 93 passed away at Brookstone Assisted Living Community in Lexington on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. She was born in New York City on September 5, 1930.  Mrs. Lewis was a self-taught artist. She attended New York University. Over the years she studied with and gained painting skills from artists Arthur Barbour, Janet Walsh, Zoltan Szabo and Skip Lawrence. She exhibited her work locally in Charlotte and in New Bern. She was also an accomplished...

Sidney "Red" Allen Frizzell, 70, of Lexington, North Carolina passed away on November 7, 2023 at his home. He was born April 24, 1953, in Davidson County to the late George Collins Frizzell and Carrie Louise Farmer. Mr. Frizzell attended North Davidson High School and owned his own business. He attended Reddy Creek Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents. Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Alicia Marie Frizzell and her mother, Kelly...

Steve 77, was born to Lewis S. and Rachel Nance Freeman in Davidson County NC. He passed away peacefully at his home under hospice care on Nov 4th, 2023. Steve was known for his contagious smile and his jovial personality. He had a passion for flying his plane, loved horses, riding motorcycles and music, which he enjoyed for many years and loved to share these with family and friends. Steve was a member of Paul’s Chapel Church, and a 1964 graduate of West Davidson High...

Tammy Jean West, 60, of Clemmons, North Carolina passed away on November 1, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. She was born August 10, 1963, in Forsyth County to Azer Gene West and Helen Lou Crocker South. Ms. West was a graduate of North Davidson High School and was employed at Lexington Home Brands. She was preceded in death by her parents and her best friend Kim Yountz.. Those left to cherish her memory are her significant other, Jeffrey Garrison; two sons,...

Marty Dean “Monk” Smith, 53, of Lexington, North Carolina passed away on October 26, 2023 at Atrium Health – Wake Forest Baptist - Winston-Salem. He was born August 31, 1970, in Rowan County to Lee Adam Smith and the late Belinda Carol Bumgarner. Mr. Smith was a graduate of West Davidson High School and was employed as a machinist. He was preceded in death by his mother. Those left to cherish his memory are his father, Lee Smith; his wife, Selena and her...

Amy Denise Lynch, 49, of Linwood, North Carolina passed away on October 13, 2023 at Magnolia Gardens Nursing Home in Thomasville. Mrs. Lynch was born December 23, 1973, in Davidson County to Ollie Edward Lynch and Leona Tyree Lynch. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Nickolas Eugene Kent Owens; and one aunt, Arizona Tyree “Aunt R.” Mrs. Lynch was a homemaker who enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Those left to cherish her memory is...