Obituaries

Jan 7, 2026

Mr. Melvin Edward Carter, age 75, was called to eternal rest Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at his residence in Cooleemee, North Carolina. Born May 2, 1950 in Davie County, North Carolina, he was the son of the late Willie Gray and Cora Louise Fowler Carter. He was educated in the Davie County public schools, graduating from Davie County High School...

Jan 3, 2026

Mozella N. Gist White was born on January 31, 1938 in Union County, South Carolina to the late Ezell Gist and Asilize Renwick Gist. She peacefully entered eternal rest on January 3, 2026 at Davidson Health & Rehabilitation.

Mrs. White was a faithful member of First Baptist Church on Village Drive, where she loved and served the...

Jan 2, 2026

Curtis Leroy Leonard was born on September 4, 1946 in Davidson County to the late Hoy Lee Leonard and Dorothy L. Hayes Leonard. He entered eternal rest on January 2, 2026 at The Oaks. Curtis was a hardworking man who retired from Flowers Industries after many years of dedicated service. He was a faithful member of Brooks Temple United...

Dec 31, 2025

Deaconess Lucille Haggan Floyd, 91, formerly of Lexington passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in Tampa, Florida. The funeral service will be held Friday at Files Chapel Baptist Church. Family visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow at Forest Hill Memorial Park.

Dec 31, 2025

Jerry Lee Smith, age 56, of Lexington, North Carolina, was called home to be with the Lord on December 31, 2025. He was born on May 26, 1969, and lived a life rooted in love, family, and faith.

Jerry's greatest joy in life was his family—especially his grandbabies. He truly lived for them. Whether he was cheering...

Dec 30, 2025

Robert Lawter was born on August 6, 1938 in Polk County to the late Eva Pearl Mayfield Laughter and James Bynum Laughter. He entered eternal rest on December 30, 2025 at Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center.

Robert was a faithful member of Freedom Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, James Lawter...

Dec 30, 2025

Sheila was preceded in death by her beloved son, Clifford Ryan Talbert (2012); her mother, Mildred Talbert (2020); and her father, Kenneth Talbert, Sr. (2023). Both of her parents were born in Salisbury, North Carolina. Her father honorably served his country in the United States Air Force for 20 years.

Sheila leaves to cherish her memory her...

Dec 30, 2025

Dexter Boger, born on October 23, 1953 in Lexington, North Carolina, was the beloved son of Rosa Boger and the late Mr. Boger. On his peaceful transition from this life, he leaves behind a legacy rooted in love, faith, music and family.

A proud Lexington native, Dexter dedicated many loyal years of service to Lexington Furniture, where...

Dec 24, 2025

Harry Edward Oglesby, 70 of Winston-Salem, North Carolina passed on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at Willow Valley. He was born on September 3, 1955 to the late Prue and Ada Morris Oglesby in Oconee County, South Carolina. Funeral services will be at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Second Calvary Baptist Church. A viewing period will be held...

Dec 24, 2025

Margie Key, 53 of Winston-Salem, North Carolina passed on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. She was born on September 15, 1972 to Samuel Harvery and Robin Key in Forsyth County, North Carolina. A memorial service reflecting and celebrating her life will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM at the funeral home.

Dec 22, 2025

Little Miss. Xovi Mian Burriss, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Dec 21, 2025

William Lee Fair, Jr., in his 62nd season of life, was born on June 9, 1963 in Forsyth County, North Carolina to William Lee Fair, Sr. and the late Shirley Weeks Fair. On Sunday morning, December 21, 2025, while the dew still kissed the roses and heaven stood ready, William answered the Master's call and was guided into eternal rest....

Dec 21, 2025

Trinity Lauren Dempsey, 21 of Clemmons, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, North Carolina. Funeral arrangements are incomplete with Roberts Funeral Service (Winston-Salem).

Dec 20, 2025

Valerie Gail Hash, age 48, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed away on December 20th, 2025 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem. Valerie was born in Roanoke, Virginia to Evelyn Stewart (Harris) and Donald Stewart. She dedicated much of her early professional life as a dental assistant in Roanoke, a role she took great pride in. Above all else,...

Dec 19, 2025

Merry Rachel Walker Craven, 62, entered into eternal rest on Friday, December 19, 2025 in Lexington, North Carolina. She was born on May 31, 1963 to the late Tommie Jean Walker and Roosevelt Walker, Sr.

Merry was a 1981 graduate of Lexington Senior High School. For 16 years, she served with dedication and compassion as a Teacher's...

Dec 19, 2025

Ronald Powers was born on July 25, 1949 in Davidson County to the late Robert Powers and Velma Davis Powers. He entered into eternal rest on December 19, 2025 at the Hinkle Hospice House. Ronald received his education in the Lexington City School System and proudly served his country in the United States Army. Throughout his working years, he was...

Dec 17, 2025

DeWayne Robinson, 55 of Winston-Salem, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. He was born on August 29, 1970 to the late Leroy Robinson and Annie Ruth Walker. Moments of visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 from 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM at the funeral home.

Dec 17, 2025

Mr. Larry Barker, 68, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, in Lexington, North Carolina. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time Roberts Funeral Service, Lexington.

Dec 17, 2025

Hester Mae Huey, a beloved mother, church leader and devoted servant of Christ, entered eternal rest on December 17, 2025. Born in Portsmouth, Virginia, she later made her home in Lexington, North Carolina, where she faithfully served God, her family and her community throughout her life.

Known affectionately as "Mother Huey," she was a guiding force behind...

Dec 14, 2025

Al (Butch) Poirier was born on September 17, 1941, in Lewiston, Maine, and passed away peacefully from a stroke on December 14, 2025, at the age of 84 in Winston Salem, NC, surrounded by loved ones. The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate caregivers at Forsyth Medical Center for their support during his final hours. Al is survived by...