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LOCAL OBITUARIES
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Obituaries
| Ada Tonnessen June 25, 1939 — January 21, 2026 Lexington |
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After a lifetime of making others feel loved and at home, Ada Marie Austin Tonnessen is now home with Jesus her Savior. Her husband of 65 years, her daughters and their families, her sister and brother and extended family, and countless friends both far and near will miss her presence but are comforted by the Bible’s message—those who accept by faith God’s offer of redemption through Jesus Christ experience joy and gladness when their earthly journey is done. Heaven with Jesus is Ada’s reality today.
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| Elizabeth Kristine Cruz July 11, 1980 — January 23, 2026 Lexington |
Elizabeth Kristine Cruz, age 45, went home to her Lord and Savior on January 23, 2026, at her residence in Davidson County. She was born on July 11, 1980, in Puerto Rico.
Elizabeth was a woman of grace, faith, and deep love for her family. She held her faith close to her heart and lived it daily through kindness, compassion, and service to others. She loved to sing in church, listen to Christian music, read her Bible along with many other books, and found joy in quiet moments of reflection. Elizabeth also cherished creating jewelry with her sister Lisa, planting and gardening, and nurturing beauty wherever she was.
She was a light-spirited soul who welcomed everyone with a warm smile and an open heart. Her gentle presence brought comfort, and her love left a lasting imprint on all who knew her.
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| Evelyn Leonard Briggs May 16, 1931 — January 23, 2026 Lexington |
Evelyn Leonard Briggs, age 94, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026 at Pine Acres. She was born on May 16, 1931, in Davidson County, North Carolina, to the late Howard Oscar Leonard and Jessie Hunt Leonard.
Evelyn was a lifelong resident of Davidson County and a devoted member of Beck’s Lutheran Church. Her faith was an important part of her life, and she found great comfort and community within her church family. Evelyn loved flowers, cherished her dolls, and most of all treasured time spent with her family—who truly meant everything to her.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bobby Jim Briggs; her daughter, Suzanne Myers; her brother, Colon Leonard; and her sisters, Doris Hill, Daphene Hunt, and Nelva Jean Gallimore.
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| Clyde James Houck December 21, 1942 — January 21, 2026 Lexington |
Clyde James Houck, 83, of Davidson County, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2026. Born on December 21, 1942, in Ashe County, Clyde was the son of the late Manuel James Houck and Lester Church Houck.
Clyde was a devoted family man who always placed his loved ones first. He cherished every moment spent with his family and took great joy in the time they shared together. One of his greatest treasures was the tradition of family dinners held every Sunday, where countless unforgettable memories were made—especially with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom he truly adored.
He also found happiness outdoors, whether tending to his garden, mowing, doing yard work, or growing and harvesting vegetables. He also was a hardworking carpenter, as he took deep pride in tinkering and building things for his family. These simple pleasures reflected his hardworking nature and appreciation for life’s everyday blessings.
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| Clyatt Lester Snider October 15, 1937 — January 22, 2026 Lexington |
Clyatt Lester Snider, 88, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the home of his grandson with his family by his bedside. Clyatt was born in Randolph County on October 15, 1937, the son of the late Walter Thomas Snider and Mary Trotter Snider.
Mr. Snider enjoyed the outdoors working on the family dairy farm with his sons until he suffered a massive stroke in April of 2008. After a 46 year career with Drexel Heritage Furniture Mr. Snider retired. As a longtime member of Fairview United Methodist Church Mr. Snider had held many offices.
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| Peggy Mills Oxendine April 15, 1951 — January 19, 2026 Lexington |
Peggy Mills Oxendine, 74, of Davidson County, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, at Lexington Medical Center.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 – 11:00 AM, Friday, January 23, 2026, at Davidson Funeral Home.
A funeral will follow at 11:00 AM in the funeral home’s chapel with Rev. Jeff Walser officiating.
Burial will conclude services at Forest Hill Memorial Park.
Peggy was born on April 15, 1951, in Richmond County, to the late Grover Lee Mills and Grace Miller Johnson.
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| Evelyn Harris November 3, 1941 — January 17, 2026 Lexington |
Evelyn Marie Long Harris, 84, of Lexington, NC, passed away peacefully on January 17th, 2026. Born on November 3rd, 1941, in Winston-Salem, NC, she devoted her life to family, community, education, and the arts.
After earning her master’s degree in special education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Evelyn married the love of her life, Dr. Sam Harris, a beloved local physician who delivered countless babies in the community. Together they made their home in Lexington, North Carolina, where they raised their three children and managed a bustling farm of 250 Holstein cows for the Harris family's Three Hat Mountain Farm. Evelyn’s days were filled with caring for her family, tending to a menagerie of animals, and pouring her heart into the land and community she loved.
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