Obituaries

Jul 20, 2026

Jul 16, 2026

Mrs. Lori Crook Pickett, 59, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington, North Carolina. The funeral service will be Wednesday at Southmont First Baptist Church with family visitation at 11:00am and funeral service at Noon.

Jul 11, 2026

With hearts full of gratitude for the life we shared with our Black Butterfly, we announce the passing of Cynthia Diane Acker, who entered eternal rest on July 11, 2026, at the age of 75.

Cynthia, lovingly known as Diane or "Lady D.," was preceded in death by her beloved grandparents, Pop and Mattie "Ma Sweet" Evans; her parents, Roosevelt and...

Jul 10, 2026

Sharon Maria McCright Thompson was born in Rowan County, North Carolina, to the late Alice Ruth Smith Cross and Charles White, Sr. She departed this life on July 10, 2026.

Sharon attended Rowan County Schools and was known for the love she shared with her family and friends throughout her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her devoted stepfather,...

Jul 10, 2026

Mr. Victor Reid Earles, 52, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026, in Lexington, North Carolina. No service is planned.

Jul 10, 2026

Mary Aquilla Winston Sampson, 90, was born on October 4, 1935, in Davidson County, North Carolina, to the late James Winston and Troy Holmes Winston. On Friday morning, July 10, 2026, while at Autumn Care of Salisbury, she peacefully exchanged time for eternal life.

Mrs. Sampson was a faithful member of First Baptist Church, Southmont, where she faithfully served as the...

Jul 9, 2026

Mrs. Brenda Ann Thompson Holt was born on June 18, 1957, to the late Elder Willie T. Thompson and Tisha Mae Hilton Thompson.

On Thursday, July 9, 2026, God, in His infinite wisdom and unfailing love, called Brenda from labor to reward at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

Brenda was educated in the Thomasville City School System. She was of...

Jul 8, 2026

Linda G. Wiley Sims, 78, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.

Public viewing will begin Tuesday, July 14, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church, 520 Cotton Grove Road, Lexington, North Carolina.

A celebration of life service will be held Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Friendship Baptist Church, 520...

Jul 2, 2026

Barbara Jean Finney Robinson, age 79, was born on April 7, 1947, in Hendersonville, North Carolina, to the late Fredrick Finney and Minnie Mae Walker Finney. She departed this life on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Pine Acres Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Lexington, North Carolina.

Barbara retired from Duracell Battery after many years of dedicated service. She was a...

Jul 2, 2026

Peggy Louise Pittman, 68, was born on January 26, 1958, in Seneca, South Carolina, to the late Prue Oglesby and Ada Morris Oglesby. She peacefully departed this life on July 2, 2026, at Willow Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday at Second Calvary Baptist Church. The family will...

Jul 1, 2026

Willie Johnson, III was born in Davidson County to Sara Estella Hogan Wise and Willie Johnson, Jr. on October 2, 1958. Willie passed away on July 1, 2026 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

He was a former member of New Zion Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; his two brothers, Franklin S. Hogan and...

Jun 23, 2026

Our dearly beloved Gentle Giant and Big Baby, Diante Dontrell Allison's journey on this walk of life came to a close on Tuesday, June 23, 2026 with family surrounding him with love. Born May 24, 1996, he was the son of Amie H. Allison and Bruce C. Isaac, Jr.; stepmother, Carolyn McIntosh and the late Anthony McIntosh. This is a...

Jun 23, 2026

Mr. Quentin Redfearn, 38, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in Greensboro, North Carolina. A memorial service will be Tuesday at Roberts Funeral Service at 2:00pm.

Jun 23, 2026

Marlene Victoria Fritts Graves quietly left her earthly life on June 23, 2026, for her new home in Glory. She passed away while a resident at the Bermuda Commons in Advance, North Carolina.

Marlene was born July 29, 1943, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late Marlet Simmons Fritts and Victoria Rose Oldakowski Fritts. As we celebrate...

Jun 21, 2026

On Sunday, June 21, 2026, our Heavenly Father gently called His faithful servant, Mrs. LaVerne Leonard Eller, from labor to reward. Surrounded by God's grace and mercy, she enteredeternal rest at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

LaVerne was born on December 1, 1955, in Davidson County to the late William Leonard and Louise Hayes Leonard. From an early age,...

Jun 20, 2026

On Saturday, June 20, 2026, Richard Franklin Wilson, Sr. gave up time for eternity. In sweet peace, he departed this life of 88 years at the Hinkle Hospice House in Lexington, North Carolina. We, his family members and friends, bow in humble submission to the Will of God.



Richard was the son of the late Glenn Thomas Wilson and the...

Jun 20, 2026

Douglas Keith Curry passed away at his residence on Saturday, June 20, 2026. He was born on August 9, 1960, in Davidson County to Colleen C. Curry and the late Donald Lee Curry.

Douglas was a member of Reeds Baptist Church. He will be lovingly remembered by his devoted wife, Anne M. Curry; his mother, Colleen C. Curry; his stepdaughter, Cher...

Jun 18, 2026

Deaconess Reva Mae Bennett, 84, peacefully entered into the arms of her Lord Jesus Christ on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at her home. She was born July 1, 1941, to the late Buster and Ethel Gene Bennett Murry in Lincolnton, Georgia.

Reva’s last employment was with Dixie Furniture. She was also a co-owner of B & B Lawncare Service. She was...

Jun 17, 2026

Joyce Ann Harris, 60, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026,at Trellis Support Kate B. Reynold Hospice Home in Winston Salem, North Carolina. A memorial service will be Saturday at St. Mark Baptist Church. 

Jun 16, 2026

Mrs. Lilly M. Fortune, 86, passed away peacefully at her home in Lexington, North Carolina on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on June 12, 1940 in Edgecombe County, North Carolina, Lilly was the daughter of the late William McKenly McNair and Geneva Barnes McNair. She was raised in the Edgecombe and Wilson County areas...