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Jean Bowman July 13, 1956 - April 30, 2022

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Central Baptist Church with Pastor Jeff Purdue officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Hill Memorial Park. The family will greet friends from 10 am until 11 am prior to the service. Jean was born in Davidson County on July 13, 1956, to the late Billy Joe and Etta Cross Burkhart. She worked for Lexington City Schools as a school bus driver for several years. Jean was a compassionate person who cared for others and loved to help anyone in need. When she and her husband Barney were able, they spent many miles riding their motorcycle to various places. Jean especially enjoyed traveling to the beach on her and Barney’s trips. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed decorating cakes. Jean attended Central Baptist Church in Lexington. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Barney; two infant daughters; a great-nephew, Matthew Craver; a brother, Danny Craver; and her beloved fur-baby, Precious.

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J. D. Denning April 12, 1928 - April 29, 2022

J.D. Denning age 94 of Welcome passed away Friday April 29, 2022 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. A funeral service will be 11:00 am Monday May 2, 2022 at Davidson Funeral Home Hickory Tree Chapel conducted by Pastor Jonathan Goodman and burial will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. The family will see friends from 10-11 am prior to the service. Mr. Denning was born April 12, 1928, in Sampson County to George Rufus Denning and Mary Allie Sills Denning. He retired from McLean Trucking Company and honorably served his country in The US Army Aircore. His parents and wife Minnie Hart Denning preceded him in death. He was a proud member of The Bojangles and Randy’s breakfast group in Welcome as they solved world problems.

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Ruby Morris June 18, 1949 - April 29, 2022

Ruby Riddle Morris, 72, of Linwood, passed away Friday April 29, 2022, at her home in Linwood. A celebration of her life will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday May 3, 2022, at Davidson Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Terry Smith officiating. The burial will follow in the Forest Hill Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will see friends from 12:00 – 2:00 pm before the service. Mrs. Morris was born June 18, 1949, in Calvin, West Virginia, to Hartley Arnold Riddle and Eula Mae Evans Phillips. She was retired Vice President with New Bridge Bank and a member of Smith Grove Baptist Church. Ruby was a devoted member of her church and the church family. She was a member of the Eastern Star Lexington Chapter 98. Her passion was her faith, church, and family. Ruby was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, who will be missed by all. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Phillip Dale Morris who died January 13, 2011, and her grandson, PJ who died April 3, 2020. Also preceding her in death is her stepfather, Delbert Hoover Phillips.

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Betty Kepley March 05, 1949 - April 27, 2022

Betty Jean Kepley, 73, a resident of Lexington, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2022 at her residence. Betty was born in Davidson County on March 5, 1949 to the late Lloyd Franklin and Gertha Key Kepley. She was a part of the North Davidson High School graduating class of 1967. Betty retired from National Wholesale in Lexington after 38 years of service. She enjoyed yardwork, planting her flowers, and loved to spend time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant son. A memorial service will be held by the family at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please direct memorials to the Joubert Syndrome and Related Disorders Foundation; PO Box 84 Spokane, WA 99210. Davidson Funeral Home in Lexington is assisting the family.

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Belinda Sink Thompson June 17, 1945 - April 28, 2022

Belinda Ann Sink Thompson,76, of Lexington passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on April 28, 2022, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on June 17, 1945, in Davidson County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Vann Sink and Evelyn Shoaf Sink. A service to celebrate her life will be Saturday April 30, at 1:00 pm in the Family Life Center of Bethesda United Methodist Church where she was a member, conducted by, Pastor Rick LeBaube. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive family and friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Belinda graduated from North Davidson High School and retired from the Davidson County Clerk of Court office after working there for more than 30 years. Belinda enjoyed spending time with her family and many special friends throughout her life. She also enjoyed reading, shopping, planting flowers, working the polls during elections, and occasionally working auctions. One of her greatest joys in life was being a grandma to her granddaughter Madison. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two brothers, Joey Sink and Ronnie Sink. Surviving are her husband of 57 years, Gary Lee Thompson of the home. Daughters Ginger Thompson and Kim Thompson Smith and one granddaughter, Madison Smith. She is also survived by special sisters-in-law, a brother-in-law, a niece, nephews, great nephews, and many cousins.

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Michael

Michael “Bubba” Williams, 58, of Lexington, passed away April 26, 2022, at his home in Lexington. A celebration of his life will be held at 4:00 pm Friday, April 29, 2022, at Heaven’s Gate Full Gospel Church, 100 Rolling Park Dr., Lexington, NC 27295 with Pastor Ken Norman officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Thursday night, at the home of his sister Sindy, 2932 Leonard Rd., Lexington, NC 27295 Bubba was born May 8, 1963, in Davidson County, to Walter “Pete” Glenn Williams and Eveline Karl Williams. Bubba was retired from heating and air condition with over 20 years of service and was of the Baptist faith. He loved fishing and the outdoors and spending time with family and friends. His passion was his family, he was a loving son, brother, uncle, and friend, who will be missed by all. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his brother, Joe Franklin Williams. Left to cherish his memories are his mother, Eveline Karl Williams of the home, brother, Randall Glenn (Hoss) Williams, sisters, Sindy Williams Benson and husband Ronny, and Diana Lynn Williams Gregory and husband Tony all of Lexington; also surviving are special nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews and his special dog, Choco

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Katherine Craver April 23, 2022

Katherine B. (Kay) Craver passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at the age of 79. There will be a service to honor Kay’s life at Second Reformed United Church of Christ at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, May 2nd. The family will receive friends after the service. Born to Kat and Sco Burkhart on January 17, 1943, Kay is survived by her two sisters, Sandra Snyder and Cindy Carlton (Richard), as well as her nieces and nephews, whom she considered as her own: Courtney Brown (Kevin), Elizabeth Lancaster (Brian), Rick Carlton, Katherine Carlton, and Will Carlton. She is also survived by six great nieces and nephews-Maggie, Will, Ty, Olivia, Kevin and Jake-and five stepchildren from her marriages to Fred O. Sink and Leonard Craver, both of whom preceded her in death. Kay’s parents and brother-in-law, Jim Snyder, also preceded her in death. Kay was patient, unselfish, kind, witty and generous beyond measure. She always put others before herself. She was a talented pianist and an exceptionally graceful dancer. Kay is remembered fondly by many Davidson County folks for her teaching of proper etiquette and dance in her cotillion classes. She loved animals, especially her Caroline and Tomcat. Kay was known for her pleasant disposition and sweet smile. Kay graduated UNC-Greensboro (Women’s College) and put her degree to good use as a social worker for the Davidson County Department of Social Services. She worked as an administrative assistant for Lexington Orthopedic Clinic and was also a realtor. Kay was a dependable volunteer for multiple organizations, including Meals on Wheels and Pastor’s Pantry. She was presented with the Governor’s Award for Volunteer Service in 2014, which recognized her outstanding contributions to the community through her work with Davidson Medical Ministries Clinic. Kay was also a dedicated member of the Charity League of Lexington.

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