IN MEMORIAM
Randall R. Kincaid and the Order of the Long Leaf Pine
NEWS The members of Randy Kincaid's last board with which he served as mayor wanted to nominate him to receive the Order of the Longleaf Pine for service to state and community. It was my honor to write this nomination letter, and it describes only a...
In Memoriam: Dr. Randall Rich Kincaid Jr.
NEWS Randall Rich Kincaid, Jr, of Davidson, NC, died on his 83rd birthday, Saturday, March 11, 2023, of complications from Parkinson’s disease. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Mac Kincaid, who was steadfast by his side through the difficult progression of...
In Memoriam – John H. Williamson
NEWS Dr. John Hybert Williamson, 84, of Davidson, passed away on February 22, 2023. John (Hybert to hometown friends and family) was born in Clarkton, NC, on April 28, 1938 to Mary Elizabeth Ballentine and Robert Bennett Williamson. He attended Clarkton Elementary...
Community Celebration of Life for Judy Judy
NEWS Judith “Judy” Judy passed away unexpectedly on December 27 at her home in Davidson, North Carolina. She was 82 years old and lived a life full of compassion, community advocacy, education, and adventure. Judy’s daughters and grandchildren will donate a bench on...
In Memoriam – Dr. Edward Leo Palmer
NEWS Dr. Ed Palmer passed away in Dec. 2022 - his Memorial Service will be this Saturday, February 25 at Davidson College Presbyterian Church. Edward Leo Palmer August 11, 1938 - December 16, 2022 Greenville, North Carolina - Dr. Edward Leo Palmer, 84, of Davidson...
In Memoriam – Isabel S. Hoyle
NEWS Isabel S. Hoyle of Davidson, 98, died Feb 9, 2023. She was born May 26, 1924, in Lincolnton NC, the daughter of the late Luther Burgin and Mary Margaret (Thames) Scronce. She is predeceased by her husbands Edgar Stowe Beam, Sr. (1953) and Robert Turner Hoyle...
In Memoriam: Judith “Judy” K. Smith Judy
NEWS Earlier this month we published a very brief "In Memoriam" for Judy, with the promise that we would publish more information when it became available. Judith “Judy” K. Smith Judy passed away on December 27th, 2022, at the age of 82. She moved to The...
In Memoriam: Judith “Judy” Judy
NEWS Judith Judy moved to The Pines last spring but had lived in Davidson since 2010. She was an active volunteer for the Davidson Lands Conservancy, Ada Jenkins Food Pantry and DavidsonLearns. Prior to coming to Davidson, she lived in Scarsdale, NY for 45...
In Memoriam: James Robert Eichorn
NEWS February 28, 1995 - December 22, 2022 James Robert Eichorn, of Davidson, N.C. died on December 22, 2022 at home. James was the only child of Jonna and Rich Eichorn. He was born in Charlotte, N.C. on February 28, 1995. James Robert was named after his two...
In Memoriam: Anne Caroline Cavett
NEWS Anne Caroline Cavett, 61, of Davidson, died peacefully at home on November 5, 2022. Anne was born April 19, 1961, in Chattanooga, TN, the daughter of Caroline Bradley Cavett and the late Van Andrew Cavett, Jr. She also was predeceased by her brother, Van...
In Memoriam
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