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LOCAL OBITUARIES
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Obituaries
| Kent Rayvon Pressley December 29, 1940 — January 4, 2026 Lexington |
Kent Rayvon Pressley, 85 of Giles Road in Lexington, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026 at his home with his loving children by his side.
A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Friday Jan 9th, 2026 at Meadowview Presbyterian Church with Rev. Pablo Ayllon officiating services. Burial will follow at Sandy Creek Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm prior to the service on Friday January 9th at the church.
Mr. Pressley was born December 29, 1940 in Davidson County to Perry Guy Pressley and Claudia Hufton Pressley. Kent enjoyed traveling, gardening, fishing and spending time with his family. He loved his church and lived a faithful life and was kind to everyone. Kent worked for Coble Diary for 20 plus years and worked for Lanier Wholesale Meats and Quality Wholesale Meats. He retired at the age of 79 to take care of his wife who was ill. He volunteered for Tyro Fire department for 24 years and served a few years as Assistance Fire Chief.
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| Sarah Margaret Davis June 24, 1943 — January 1, 2026 |
Sarah Margaret Davis passed away on January 1, 2026, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She was 82.
Margaret was born into a large family on June 24, 1943, in Lexington, North Carolina, to James Leroy and Myrtle Lee Sparks Honeycutt. She was the last born of 13 children. Margaret graduated from Lexington Senior High School in 1961 and began her first job with Nolan Studios in High Point. There, Margaret met the love of her life, Robert Whitney Davis. He and Margaret dated once and soon after were married. Margaret and Robert began their lives together in High Point where, over the years, they raised 4 children. Margaret held several different jobs throughout her career working in accounting and finance. She also worked as a substitute teacher in Guilford County for several years and later volunteered with Hospice of Davidson County, offering comfort and support to others in many ways. However, her most cherished role was that of a homemaker. She was the heart of her home and worked hard to create a warm and welcoming home for her family. Margaret treasured her family and was a devoted mother to her four children teaching them the value of hard work.
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| Robert Lewis Berrier July 31, 1930 — January 3, 2026 |
Robert “Bob” Lewis Berrier, of Welcome, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, January 3, 2026.
A service to honor Bob will be held at a later date.
Robert was born on July 31, 1930, to Henry Lindsey Berrier and Minnie Grethen Cassady Berrier in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife of 73 years, Cora Maxine Berrier; his son, Robert Craig Berrier (Jeannie); one sister, Allene Berrier Fry; brothers William Russell Berrier, Cecil Edward Berrier, and Douglas “Butch” Berrier.
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| Richard Eugene Furr March 15, 1941 — January 3, 2026 Lexington |
Richard Eugene Furr passed away peacefully with his son by his side after a brief illness on January 3, 2026.
Richard is the son of Glenn Morris Furr and Ruby Lee Freeman born March 15, 1941, in Cabarrus County.
He was employed by Billings Freight 37 years and received the prestigious award for NC Truck Driver of the year in 1999. He drove 4.5 million miles (safe driving) with no accident. After retirement he took a security guard position at Lexington Medical Center and worked for another 15 years.
He enjoyed fishing and yard work. He loved beach music, traveling to the beach, mountains and Cherokee to gamble. He played his poker machine until he couldn’t play any longer.
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| Woody Harrison Bowman June 2, 1942 — January 2, 2026 Lexington |
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Woodroe “Woody” Harrison Bowman, 83, of Davidson County, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 2, 2026. As you know Woody, loved by many, he always had a smile on his face and was quick witted. He was always so inviting, and thoroughly enjoyed family time, friendly competition, and cooking. He loved to travel and enthusiastically share stories from his many adventures, and he was an avid golfer who cherished times on the course. The things that drove him throughout his life were family, faith and commitment to Veterans. Woody was a jack of all trades and a master of many and was always willing to use his talents to help others.
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| Dennis Ray Keeton, Sr., passed away December 31, 2025, in Mocksville. He was 77 years old. Dennis was born on October 2, 1948, to William Ray Keeton |
Dennis's passions extended to music, where he enjoyed
listening to classic gospel, bluegrass, and the rock from the 80s and 90s.
Along with his parents, Dennis is preceded in death by his wife, Linda Phillips Keeton; son, Dennis Ray Keeton, Jr. and brother, David Keeton.
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| Brenda Kay Zappia December 29, 1961 — December 29, 2025 |
Brenda Kay Zappia, peacefully departed this life on December 29, 2025, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, just a few days after her birthday. Born on December 20, 1961, Brenda lived a life marked by compassion, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to caring for others.
Brenda was born in Forsyth County to Donna Proveau where she spent her formative years. Her pursuit of knowledge led her to graduate from Bluefield State College in West Virginia in 1994, earning her bachelor’s degree in nursing. This marked the beginning of a fulfilling career where she touched countless lives.
Brenda dedicated more than a decade of her life to caring for others at Princeton Hospital as a Palliative Care Nurse, offering comfort and support to those in the last days of their lives. Her commitment was also shown as she served as a Day Surgery Charge Nurse near the end of her career. Throughout her career in nursing, she mentored many friends and coworkers, always ready to lend a helping hand and share her knowledge.
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