Tommy F. Essick
Oct 30, 2025
Tommy Franklin Essick passed away surrounded by the love of his family. He was a devoted father, grandfather and friend whose kindness and hardworking spirit touched everyone who knew him.
He is survived by his beloved daughters: Tammy Essick, Frankie Essick McRorie (Jeff McRorie), Kassie Allen (Chris Allen), Rena McGee (Terry McGee) and Erickia Leonard (Barry Leonard);...
James Thomas Martin
Oct 29, 2025
James Thomas Martin, Jr. was born on March 19, 1946 in Davidson County to the late James T. Martin, Sr. and Elizabeth Jackson Martin. Affectionately known as "Tommy" or "Big Lugg" by those who knew him best, he peacefully passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at Trellis Supportive Care in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Tommy retired from...
Bernice Bussey-Bush
Oct 29, 2025
Bernice Hearst Bussey Bush was born on January 13, 1951 in Lincolnton, Georgia to the late Coleman Bussey and Lessie Mae Hearst Bussey. On Tuesday, October 29, 2025, she peacefully transitioned from labor to reward at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist High Point Medical Center.
Bernice was a devoted servant of the Lord and a faithful member...
Reba Archie
Oct 28, 2025
Mrs. Reba Hines Archie, 83 of Pfafftown, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday morning, October 28, 2025 at her residence. She was born on January 28, 1942 to the late Clyde Hines and Elease McIntyre Hines in Forsyth County, North Carolina. Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at Shiloh Baptist Church with visitation at...
Elizabeth Thomas
Oct 26, 2025
Elizabeth Smith Thomas was born on April 7, 1947 in Davidson County to the late Alonzo Lee Smith and Hester Mae Watkins Smith. She passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2025 at her residence. Elizabeth was a proud graduate of Dunbar High School and Shaw University. She dedicated many years of service to Tiny Tot Daycare, where she cared for...
Sherman Desi "Big Money Grip" Arnold
Oct 21, 2025
Sherman Desi Arnold's journey began on October 5, 1955, in Davie County, North Carolina. He was the beloved son of the late Jeremiah "Jake" Arnold and Annie Beatrice Foster Arnold. On the afternoon of Tuesday, October 21, 2025, Desi peacefully transitioned from this life and went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Though this is a...
John C. Small, Sr.
Oct 18, 2025
John C. Small, Sr., affectionately known by many nicknames including "Bucky," "Dear John," and "Mudtap," was born on February 18, 1957 in Davidson County to Ruth L. Holt Small and the late Nathaniel Small. He peacefully transitioned from this life on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at Pine Acres Nursing Home.
A proud graduate of Lexington Senior High...
Richard Rumsey
Oct 17, 2025
Richard Rumsey Sr., 66 of Burlington, died on Friday, October 17, 2025, in Burlington, North Carolina. Inurnment will be November 6, 2025 at 12:30pm at Salisbury National Cemetery.
Dorothy A. Young
Oct 17, 2025
On July 14, 1940, in the quiet town of Elberton, Georgia, Dorothy Annette Clark Young entered the world-a blessing to all who would come to know and love her. On October 17, 2025 she peacefully departed this life, leaving behind a legacy of faith, warmth and service.
She was the beloved daughter of the late Willie Harris...
Ted Partee
Oct 15, 2025
Ted Dallas Partee, age 67, of Lexington, North Carolina, made his heavenly transition on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist High Point Medical Center in High Point, North Carolina, surrounded by his loving family.
Ted was born on July 25, 1958 in Davidson County to the late Jay Elworth Partee and Mamie Lea...
Donald Lee Naylor
Oct 14, 2025
On Tuesday, October 14, 2025, Donald Lee Naylor gave up time for eternity. In sweet peace, he departed this life of 91 years at the Pine Acres Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Lexington, North Carolina. We, his family members and friends, bow in humble submission to the Will of God. Donald was the son of the late Warner Milton and Percy...
William Carter
Oct 14, 2025
William Chester Carter, age 77, gave up time for Eternity on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 while a patient at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Born July 10, 1948 in Bronx, New York, William was the son of the late William McKinley Carter and Marie Chase- Carter. Words fail to express how deeply we will miss William,...
Margaretta Louise Hines
Oct 12, 2025
"For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, 'The just shall live by faith. (Romans 1:17)" Margaretta Louise Hines was born on April 5, 1945 to Irvin Vance Hines and Daisy Mae Harris Hines. Her life began side by side with her twin sister, Margaret Eloise Hines-a perfect start for two...
Josefina Davila
Oct 8, 2025
Josefina Davila was born on May 27, 1944 in Caguas, Puerto Rico. She later moved to New York City with her beloved late husband, Jose Davila and their three sons: George, Jose and Ivan Davila. Together, they built a life centered around love, family and tradition.
Josefina was a devoted mother and grandmother. George had one child,...
Kathleen E. Robinson
Oct 5, 2025
Kathleen Esther Robinson, 78, was born on February 22, 1947 to the late Clifford A. Liddick and Jessie M. Liddick. She passed away on October 5, 2025 at Lexington Health Care. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband and eight siblings. She leaves to cherish her memory her two daughters, Kathleen Robles and Michelle...
Linda Lorene Sales
Oct 5, 2025
Ms. Linda Lorene Sales, age 74, of Mocksville, NC, peacefully transitioned to eternal rest on Sunday, October 5, 2025 under the compassionate care of Liberty Hospice while a patient at Bermuda Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Advance, North Carolina. Linda was born on May 7, 1951 in Boonville, North Carolina to the late Ed Sales and Luna Evelyn Gadberry...
Ernest Leon Davis
Oct 5, 2025
Ernest Leon "Chunk" Davis, 72, was born in Lexington, North Carolina to Charlie Davis and Willie Mae Johnson Davis. He peacefully departed this life on October 5, 2025.
Ernest proudly served his country in the United States Army as a member of the 101st Airborne Division. He retired from PPG Industries, was employed with the North Carolina...
James Garland
Oct 5, 2025
James Garland, 74, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Trinity Glen in Winston Salem, North Carolina. No service has been planned.
Gary Hargrave
Oct 3, 2025
Gary O. Hargrave of Durham, North Carolina, passed away on October 3, 2025. He was born on July 17, 1963 in Davidson County to Doug Richards and Frances B. Smith Hargrave.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Donald Ray Smith and Kenny "Smitty" Smith; and two sisters, Mary Lee Hargrave and Robin "Tutu"...
Arthur Lee Carr
Oct 1, 2025
Mr. Arthur Lee Carr, 77 of Winston-Salem, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at his residence. He was born on May 6, 1948 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. His life will be honored at 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Roberts Funeral Service Chapel with visitation at 12 noon prior to the service.
