Obituaries

Oct 28, 2026

Oct 24, 2026

Joe Paul Smith, 83, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026, in Lexington, North Carolina. Funeral arrangement are incomplete at this time with Roberts Funeral Service, Lexington.

Oct 20, 2026

Clarence V. Bussey was born on June 18, 1929 in Lincolnton, Georgia to the late Wilson and Vera Mae Bussey. He peacefully departed this earthly life on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Lexington Medical Center.

He attended school in Lincolnton, Georgia. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Following his military service, he...

Oct 17, 2026

Robert Jerome Thomas, affectionately known as “Ty,” was born on August 18, 1982, in Washington, D.C., to the late Denise E. Thomas and Henry Lee Jackson Jr. On Saturday, October 17, 2026, Ty departed this earthly life, leaving behind a beautiful legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and...

Oct 14, 2026

2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV) - "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith."

Mother Elsie Marie Dobson Rawlinson Smith departed her earthly home and transitioned to her heavenly home to rest on October 14, 2026, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, with family at her bedside.

Mother Elsie was born on October 17, 1939,...

Oct 13, 2026

Mr. Alfred Mason, funeral service will be held on Friday, October 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM at New Bethel Baptist Church, Mocksville, North Carolina with a one hour visitation prior to service time. Burial will follow at Cedar Grove Baptist Church, Mocksville, North Carolina.

Oct 12, 2026

John Floyd Cole, age 80 of Hugh Miller Rd, Lexington. Passed away Monday, October 12, 2026 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. Johnny was born June 10, 1946 to W. Frank Cole and Nellie H. Cole.

He was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and hardworking man who dedicated his life to providing for his family. He graduated from...

Oct 6, 2026

Mr. Jimmy Nathaniel Peoples, 92, died on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, peacefully at his home in Poquoson, Virginia.Born on January 3, 1934, in Lexington, North Carolina, to the late Herman and Cynthia Peoples, Jimmy was a dedicated family man and a hard worker throughout his life. He retired after many years of faithful service from Lexington Furniture.Jimmy was known for...

Sep 29, 2026

Born November 22, 1933, in Seneca, South Carolina, to the late Johnnie and Nora Barton Rogers, Elnora Rogers Hairston transitioned from this earthly life into the glorious presence of our loving God.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Squire Hairston; an infant son, Wilford Hairston; two (2) brothers, Eugene Rogers and Thomas Rogers and two (2) sisters, Jeanette Smith...

Sep 26, 2026

Carl Edward Chisolm was born on January 31, 1944, in Harlem, New York, to Kathleen Chisolm and Daniel Gadsden. A proud New Yorker, Carl was born and raised in Harlem, where the foundation was laid for a life filled with determination, service, family, friendship, and resilience. On September 26, 2026, Carl transitioned from this life, leaving behind a legacy that...

Sep 24, 2026

Mrs. Darlene L. Smith Cassatt, 83, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Lexington Health Care in Lexington, North Carolina.

No formal service will be held.

Sep 22, 2026

Our beloved Thomas Chadwick Fletcher III departed this earthly life on Tuesday, September 22, 2026 while a patient at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He was the son of Judith Murray Fletcher and the late Thomas Chadwick Fletcher, Jr. Thomas possessed a kind and generous spirit. He was the life of the party and always kept things lively....

Sep 20, 2026

Aloysius O. Chambers was born on October 5, 1959, in Rowan County to Margaret Chambers Holmes. He was reared by his grandparents, Raymond Chambers and Mary Young Chambers. Aloysius peacefully passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at Pine Acres Center for Nursing.

Aloysius was a graduate of North Rowan High School, Class of 1977. He was a former member of...

Sep 18, 2026

Freda Jo “Jody” Sink was born on August 11, 1966, to Fred C. Sink and Leona Owens Sink. Jody passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Jody was formerly employed with the Guilford County Clerk of Court. She was a member of St. Luke Lutheran Church, where she faithfully served as a Communion...

Sep 17, 2026

Baxter Allen Lindsay, Jr. was born on February 11, 1989, in Davidson County to Baxter Allen Lindsay, Sr. and Robin Luella Tuttle Lindsay. He departed this earthly life on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Baxter was a graduate of North Davidson High School and was employed with Owens Illinois. He was a member of...

Sep 14, 2026

Connie Marie Hicks was born in November 14, 1958 in Davidson County, North Carolina, to Leroy Hicks, Sr. and Connie Roman Huntley. She peacefully passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026, at her residence.

Connie was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her father, Leroy Hicks, Sr., and her sister, Margaret Ann Hicks.

She leaves to cherish her...

Sep 12, 2026

Bobby Alexander Henderson was born on April 14, 1957, to Raymond Henderson and Inez Jones Henderson. Bobby passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at his residence.

Bobby was a member of Files Chapel Baptist Church, where he formerly served with the Men's Usher Ministry and Kitchen Committee. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Paul Henderson.

Bobby...

Sep 11, 2026

"His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord." Matthew 25:21 (KJV)

Deacon Thaxton Leon Taylor Sr., age 81, departed this earthly life peacefully on September 11, 2026, in Forsyth County, North Carolina. Thaxton...

Sep 10, 2026

Craven Pernell Thomas, 65 of Winston-Salem, North Carolina passed away on September 10, 2026 at Trellis Supportive Care. He was born on September 28, 1960 to the late Mr. Henry and Mrs. Melven Thomas.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Melven Thomas; his brothers: James Thomas, Bobby R. Thomas, and Ivory "Skip" Thomas; his special cousin,...

Sep 7, 2026

Landon M. Earles, 14, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026.

Landon was born on July 16, 2012, to Victor R. Earles and Kimberly R. Earles. He was a student at Central Davidson High School.

He was preceded in death by his father, Victor R. Earles.

Landon leaves to cherish his precious memory his mother, Kimberly Earles; one brother, Zachary Earles; three sisters,...