Obituaries

Local obituaries for Roberts Funeral Service
Sylvia Blackwell
May 24, 2026
Ms. Sylvia Blackwell, 74 of Mocksville, North Carolina transition to her heavenly home on Sunday, May, 24, 2026 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time with Roberts Funeral Service.
Charles Deese
May 21, 2026
Mr. Charles Deese, 75 of Mocksville, North Carolina passed away on Thursday, May 21, 2026, in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Roberts Funeral Service (Mocksville).
Dominic J. Baldwin
May 21, 2026
Dominic Javon Baldwin, 46, passed away on May 22, 2026, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born on July 19, 1979, in Forsyth County to Hilton Ray Dearman and Evette Baldwin.
Dominic was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents.
He leaves to cherish his memory his loving wife, Candace Baldwin; his son,...
Shelby J. Miller
May 20, 2026
Shelby Jean Queen Miller, 71, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at the Hinkle Hospice House. She was born April 4, 1955 in Davidson County to the late Homer Queen and Allie Bell Ensley Queen.
Shelby was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Daniel Ray Miller; and a brother, Eddie Queen.
Mrs. Miller is survived by her two sons, Jason...
Sylvester Bell Jr.
May 19, 2026
God’s child, always putting others above Himself, a wonderful son, loving brother, and a passionate uncle.
Sylvester Bell, Jr., 51, transitioned to the arms of our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at Forsyth Medical Center, in Winston-Salem, NC following a long battle with stage 4 colon cancer. He was born on June 20, 1974 in The Bronx, New...
Elizabeth Bernice Brock
May 18, 2026
In sweet peace, our beloved Elizabeth Bernice Brock, age 42, transitioned to eternal rest on Monday, May 18, 2026 while a patient at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House, Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She was born May 7, 1984 in Davie County, North Carolina, and was the daughter of Walter David Brock and Debra Kay McCullough Edwards. We never lose the...
Roy Stanley Turman
May 17, 2026
Roy Stanley Turman, affectionately known as “Stan,” was born on May 5, 1950, in Lincolnton, Georgia, to the late Gipson and Sarah Turman.
Stan, the second oldest of four brothers Frank, Norris, and Donnie who preceded him in death, was raised in Lincoln Park in Lexington, North Carolina. He attended Dunbar High School, where he was active in both football and...
Sheldon Rashad Holt
May 14, 2026
Shad, lovingly known as "Rat" to close family, a nickname given by his grandfather, was a quiet, easygoing soul whose presence spoke volumes without needing many words. He was a deep thinker with a tender heart, someone who valued genuine connections over surface-level relationships.
Shad believed in authenticity and lived by loyalty; if he told you he loved you, he meant...
Jimmy Lee Grooms
May 12, 2026
Jimmy Lee Grooms transitioned on May 12, 2026 at 11:34 PM after a long and courageous battle, surrounded by the love of family.
Jimmy's life began on February 8, 1959 in Roberson County, North Carolina, born to the late Willie and Johnnie Mae Morgan Grooms.
Jimmy was a loving husband, family man and friend who touched the lives of many with his...
Shelia D Hargrave
May 10, 2026
Shelia Diane Hargrave peacefully entered eternal rest on May 10, 2026 at Trellis Supportive Care Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Born on February 7, 1955 to Mildred Cross and the late Willie Gene Cross, Shelia lived a life marked by faith, love, laughter and a deep devotion to her family and friends.
She will be remembered for...
Zena Spikes
May 5, 2026
Just as a caterpillar emerges from its cocoon to transform into a beautiful butterfly, Zena L. Spikes gained her eternal wings on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 in Clemmons, North Carolina, surrounded by her loving nephew, Kevin Spikes and his wife, Felicia.
Born on November 11, 1962 in Atlanta, Georgia, Zena was the beloved daughter of the late Leonard Cecil Spikes, Sr....
Dr. Raynorda Faye Brown
May 5, 2026
Dr. Raynorda Faye Brown, 76, passed away on May 5, 2026 following a prolonged illness. She was born on April 27, 1950 in Lexington, North Carolina to Thomas Frank Brown and Mary Elizabeth Brown.
She completed her undergraduate studies at Bennett College, where she became a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated and later graduated from the University of Pittsburgh...
Deborah Young
May 2, 2026
.Ms. Deborah Arlene Young was born on August 19, 1959, in Davidson County to the late Robert Young, Sr. and Nancy Jane Baucum Young. Affectionately known as “Debbie,” she departed this life on May 2, 2026, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.
Debbie was a faithful member of Righteous Church of God, where she lovingly served on the kitchen committee. She...
Mrs. Sallie Strong
Apr 25, 2026
On a gorgeous winter day, the Courtney Family received a blessing with the birth of a beautiful daughter, Sallie M. Courtney Strong. Born February 10, 1955, Sallie was the daughter of George Millard Courtney, Sr. and Glera Gertrude Burt Courtney. Sallie had a heart of gold, warmed by sunshine, filled with love and happiness. Saturday, April 25, 2026, Our Lord...
Mr. David Kevin White
Apr 25, 2026
A man of wisdom, talent and intelligence, David Kevin White entered Heaven's Gate Saturday, April 25, 2026 while a patient at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House, Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He was born in Davie County, North Carolina on the June 5, 1960, and was the son of the late David Hairston and Edna Jean White Hairston. David fought the good...
Mary Deese
Apr 22, 2026
Mother Mary Mageline Deese was born in Union County on June 29, 1924 to the late William “Bud” Deese and Gussie Winchester Deese. She peacefully transitioned from labor to reward at the blessed age of 101—an extraordinary milestone that even reflected her cherished home address.
Mother Deese was a faithful woman of the Baptist faith, a woman who loved the Lord...
Kenneth I. Harris Jr.
Apr 16, 2026
Kenneth Ivory Harris, Jr., “Junie,” was born on August 13, 1972 in Lexington, North Carolina to Shirley Kay Jones and the late Kenneth Ivory Harris, Sr. He peacefully departed this life at home on April 16, 2026 while being cared for by his wife and daughter.
Junie attended Lexington Senior High School and later continued his education at Job Corps in...
David Wayne Hall
Apr 14, 2026
David W. Hall passed away on April 14, 2026 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist High Point Medical Center. No service has been planned.
Katherine Marlowe Casey
Apr 13, 2026
Mrs. Katherine Marlowe Casey, 61, died on Monday, April 13, 2026 at Brookstone Retirement Center in Lexington, North Carolina. Arrangements are incomplete at this time with Roberts Funeral Service, Lexington.
Ruth Mae Pate
Apr 12, 2026
Mrs. Ruth Mae Cassell Pate was born on January 23, 1949 in Davidson County to the late Robert Cassell and Mildred Wagner Cassell. She peacefully passed away early Sunday morning, April 12, 2026.
Ruth Mae was a faithful member of Files Chapel Baptist Church, where she served diligently on the Senior Usher Board until her health began to decline and was...
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