Lucille Ijames
Aug 3, 2026
Celebrating a Life Guided by Faith
With hearts full of sorrow and hope, we announce the passing of our cherished friend, family member and devoted servant of God. Her life was a testament to faith, compassion and unwavering belief in the goodness of the Lord. As her earthly journey concludes, we are comforted by the promise of eternal life and...
Annie Arnette
Aug 2, 2026
Annie Lee Crump Arnette was born in Davidson County, North Carolina, to the late Damon Crump and Lula Mason Crump. She peacefully departed this earthly life on August 2, 2026, at The Gardens in Statesville, North Carolina.
Annie dedicated many years of her life to caring for others through her work in home health care. Her caring and compassionate spirit extended...
Raymond Thomas Carroll
Jul 28, 2026
Jesus said to him, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. ….” John 11:25-26
Mr. Raymond Thomas Carroll began his earthly life on April 4, 1951, and the Lord sent for one of his most precious angels to take...
Allie Mae Holt
Jul 28, 2026
Mrs. Allie Mae Ricks Holt, 79, of Moore Drive, departed this life peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, following a brief illness.
Born on December 15, 1946, in Davidson County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of Rosa Ricks Goodson and the late George Goodson.
Affectionately known as "Mae," she was a proud 1965 graduate of Dunbar High School....
Joe Dewitt
Jul 20, 2026
Son, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to many- a man loved well and was well loved; Joe Dewitt, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of July 20, 2026, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center Surrounded by his loving family at the age of 80.
Born on June 18, 1946, in Conway, South Carolina, Joe was the son of...
Esteban Salazar Hernandez
Jul 18, 2026
It is with deep sorrow and loving remembrance that we announce the passing of Esteban Salazar Hernandez, who entered into eternal rest on July 19, 2026. Though his time with us was far too short, his love, kindness, and joyful spirit will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
Esteban was born on September...
Homero Pineda Delgado
Jul 18, 2026
With profound sadness and heartfelt love, we announce the passing of Homero Pineda Delgado, who departed this life on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at the age of 47.
Homero was born on May 7, 1979, in Huetamo, Michoacán, Mexico, to the late Bonifacio Pineda and Leonor Delgado. A faithful member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Salisbury, North Carolina, Homero...
Lori Crook Pickett
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.
Cynthia Acker
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...
Sharon Thompson
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,...
Victor Earles
Jul 10, 2026
Mr. Victor Reid Earles, 52, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026, in Lexington, North Carolina. No service is planned.
Aquilla Sampson
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...
Brenda Holt
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...
Linda Sims
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...
Barbara Robinson
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...
Peggy Louise Pittman
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...
Willie Johnson III
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...
Diante Dontrell Allison
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...
Quentin Redfearn
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.
Marlene Graves
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...
