Obituaries

Jul 14, 2025

Regina Ann Leak was born on April 17, 1964 in Forsyth County to Walter Graham and the late Edna L. Leak. On Monday, July 14, 2025, she peacefully transitioned from this life at Willow Valley Center of Nursing. Regina was a faithful member of Brooks Temple United Methodist Church where she loved worshiping and serving the Lord. She leaves to...

Jul 9, 2025

Mr. James Earl Kidd, 71, passed away on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, in Lexington, North Carolina. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time with Roberts Funeral Service, Lexington.

Jul 5, 2025

Mr. Paul Edward Talbert, Sr. was born on May 17, 1934 to General JC Talbert and Alberta Redwine Talbert. On Saturday, July 5, 2025 he peacefully transitioned from this life at the Hinkle Hospice House. Mr. Talbert proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a faithful member of United Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church, where he...

Jul 5, 2025

Thomas Bernard Rogers, affectionately known as "Mr. T," was born on September 4, 1929, in Seneca, South Carolina, to the late Johnny Rogers and Nora Barton Rogers. He peacefully transitioned from this life on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at the Hinkle Hospice House. Mr. T was employed for many years at Stanley Furniture, from which he retired. A devoted...

Jul 3, 2025

Evangelist Betty Alston Coppage was born on February 1, 1943 in Warrenton, North Carolina to loving parents, Harry M. Alston and Madie L. Allen. She was the second of five children: Harry Jr., Betty, Lawrence, Willie Watson and Lee Floyd. Betty received her early education in North Carolina and attended Hawkins High School. As a young woman, she relocated to...

Jun 30, 2025

In sweet peace, Robert Junior Campbell transitioned to his Heavenly home Monday, June 30, 2025 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born May 13, 1951 in Davie County, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Carl Junior and Eva Mae Brown Campbell. Robert enriched our lives and brightened our days. His loss has left...

Jun 30, 2025

Mr. Jerry Lee McMillian of Carter Grove Road passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2025. He was born on June 8, 1951, in Davidson County to the late Ernest McMillian, Sr. and Pearl Bobo McMillian. Jerry attended Files Chapel Baptist Church. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by other loved ones who now welcome him...

Jun 29, 2025

The sun set on June 29th for our Family's Matriarch, Barbara Abbott ,85, of Clinton, Maryland. Barbara was born in Winston-Salem, NC on February 27, 1940. Even though she spent the majority of her years in Maryland, she considered Winston-Salem home and never missed an opportunity to travel home to see her family. Barbara adored her family. She had no...

Jun 29, 2025

immy Lee McCray was born on April 24, 1961, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to the late Leroy and Mable Gadson McCray. On June 29, 2025, Jimmy took a peaceful journey as he transitioned into eternal rest, surrounded by a peace that surpasses all understanding. Jimmy was a 1980 graduate of Timmonsville High School in Timmonsville, South Carolina. A devoted...

Jun 26, 2025

Maya Solange Gordon, 51, passed away after a long illness on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Lexington Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on August 6, 1973 in Brooklyn, New York, Maya lived a life full of laughter and joy, always embracing the moment and bringing fun wherever she went....

Jun 25, 2025

William Ray Elam, age 69, gave up time for Eternity on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 while a patient at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He was born August 28, 1955 in Iredell County, North Carolina. Lovingly known as "Ray" by family and friends, he was the son of the late William Jennings Elam and Francis...

Jun 24, 2025

Mrs. Betty Elizabeth Brown Crayton was born on May 6, 1938, to the late Phoenix Brown and Pearl Hairston Brown. She peacefully passed away on June 24, 2025, at Atrium Health CMC Main in Charlotte, North Carolina. A devoted member of Buncombe Baptist Church, Mrs. Crayton lived a life rooted in faith and love for her family and community. In...

Jun 24, 2025

Michael Sherman Thomas, 51 of High-Point, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday morning, June 24, 2025 at Atrium Health Wake Forsyth Baptist. He was born on April 2, 1974 to Margaret Eloise Hines. Homegoing services will be held 1:00 PM on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church with visitation at 12:30 PM prior to the service. Public...

Jun 24, 2025

A Letter from Ms. Carolyn Elaine Gray Family, friends, colleagues, The gospel according to Matthew 11:28 says: "Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." If you are here, reading these words, it means on June 24, 2025, surrounded by love, I finished my race and have been peacefully ushered...

Jun 22, 2025

Algie Rayvon Tate, 72, passed peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at the James J. Peters Va Medical Center in Bronx, New York.  He is formally of Hot Springs, Virginia.

He was preceded in death by his father, the late Samuel Tate; mother, Sadie M Craven; Step-Father, William "Sonny" Craven; and two brothers Warrent A. Craven and...

Jun 21, 2025

On June 21, 2025, Oscar Lee Harris, Jr. peacefully went home to be with the Lord. He was born on May 2, 1946 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Oscar Lee Harris, Sr. and Sindy Louise Hawkins. Affectionately known as "Roc," Oscar was known for his sharp style and love for golf. He retired from the City of Winston-Salem...

Jun 20, 2025

Our beloved Ruth Waller Myers departed this earthly life on Friday, June 20, 2025 while a patient at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. We thank Our Lord for the wonderful memories we shared with her. The daughter of Nellie Sterling Parker and the late Johnny Ciscero Waller, Ruth was born December 29, 1968 in...

Jun 16, 2025

Our dearly beloved sister, Rosa Marie Gaither Wright was called to eternal rest on Monday, June 16, 2025 while a patient at Meadowbrook Health in Salisbury, North Carolina. Rosa was born on March 29, 1957 in Lexington, North Carolina to the late Bernice Jackson Barmore and the late Roosevelt Jackson. She was lovingly raised by her grandparents, Rosa Gaither and...

Jun 16, 2025

Joyce Davis, 72 of Winston-Salem, North Carolina passed away on Monday morning, June 16, 2025. She was born on July 3, 1952 in Marion, South Carolina to Nathan Davis and Ada Nichols. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Roberts Funeral Service Chapel (Winston-Salem).

Jun 14, 2025

Debra Lee Peterson, 68 of Lexington, North Carolina died on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center in Thomasville, North Carolina. No service has been planned at this time.