Obituaries

Local obituaries for Roberts Funeral Service
Michael J. Tuttle
Mar 5, 2021
Mr. Michael J. Tuttle, 66, of Leonard Ln., died Friday, March 5, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. A private service will be on Saturday at Gates of Zion Worship Center. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Public viewing will be Friday from 1-5pm at Roberts Funeral Service. He was born February 19, 1955 in Davidson County to...
James Lee Chandler
Mar 5, 2021
Mr. James Lee Chandler, 71, of 4th Street, Winston-Salem slipped away from this life to be with the Lord on Friday, March 5, 2021 while at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.He was born on October 20, 1949 to the late Lealand Chandler, Sr. and Ella Mae Long Chandler in Kingstree, South Carolina. He received his formal education from the local...
Vanessa Bell Gunthrope
Feb 24, 2021
Vanessa Bell Gunthrope, 66, of Douglas Ave. died February 24, 2021 . A memorial service will be Sunday, March 7, 2021 at 717 1st Rainbow Street from 2:00pm-5:00pm.
Charlie Vance Rawlinson
Feb 21, 2021
For God so loved the world, that He gave life to Charlie Vance Rawlinson on February 23, 1962.On February 21, 2021, Charlie answered the Lord's call at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to come unto Him and rest eternally. He was a gift from God to his parents Henry James Rawlinson, Sr., and Elsie Dobson Rawlinson...
Omelia Alford Thompson
Feb 20, 2021
Omelia Alford Thompson, 80, was born on May 26, 1940 to the late John Alford, Sr. and Sarah Margaret Alford in Rowland, North Carolina.Omelia transitioned from this earthly life on Saturday, February 20, 2021 while in the comfort and security of her home. Omelia was educated in the local public schools.She was employed with R.J. Reynolds in Winston-Salem, North Carolina....
Roy Dean Sherman
Feb 20, 2021
Roy Dean Sherman, 73, of Old Salisbury Rd. died Saturday February 20, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Health-LMC. A memorial service will be Saturday, February 27 at Lexington Church of Christ at 11:00pm.
Corlis Amelia Tyson
Feb 15, 2021
Mrs. Corlis Amelia Tyson, 57, died Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Health High Point Medical Center. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday at 1:00pm at Westview Memorial Park in Wadesboro, NC. A public viewing will be Monday from 1:00pm – 5:00pm at Roberts Funeral Service, Lexington. She was born in Anson County to Mary Tyson...
Robert Emmett Kelly
Feb 12, 2021
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Robert (Bob) Kelly, 71, of Greensboro, NC. Known to so many who loved him as "Kelly." He was born in Pasadena, CA and was the 2nd oldest of 11 children. Bob was preceded in death by his parents James and Jean Kelly and his beloved sister Eileen Kelly and many...
Bennie Lee Finney
Feb 11, 2021
Mr. Bennie Lee Finney, Jr., 62, died Thursday, February 11, 2021.He was born in Lincolnton, Georgia to the late Bennie and Pricilla G. Finney on November 15, 1958. A funeral service will be held on Friday at 1:00pm at High Rock Church of Lexington. A public viewing will be Wednesday from 1:00pm – 5:00pm at Roberts Funeral Service, Lexington.Burial will...
Evelyn A. Leonard Baker
Feb 9, 2021
Evelyn A. Leonard Baker, 78, was born April 7, 1942 in Davidson County to Frank T. Leonard and Lizzie Fritts Leonard.She passed on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. A graveside service will be Monday, February 15th at Emmanuel Wesleyan Church of Lexington at 1:00pm. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, masks and social distancing are required. Evelyn...
Sharon Marshall Jones
Feb 7, 2021
Sharon Marshall Jones, 59, slipped away to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. She was born on November 13, 1961 in Brooklyn, New York to Roosevelt and Shirley Jones. She was employed with Fresh Food Company for 23 years.Sharon will be remembered for her smile, warm hugs and funny stories. She...
Shirley Tate Peoples
Feb 4, 2021
Mrs. Shirley Tate Peoples, 77, died Thursday, February 4, 2021. A private service will be held on Monday with family visitation from 1:30-2:00pm at Roberts Funeral Service. Burial will follow at Lexington City Cemetery. A public viewing will be Sunday from 2:00pm – 5:00pm at Roberts Funeral Service, Lexington. She was born April 2, 1943 to Lloyd Tate, Sr. and...
Minnie Carr Leak
Feb 4, 2021
Minnie Carr Leak, passed on Thursday, February 4, 2021. A private service will be Tuesday at Roberts Funeral Service. Burial will following at Lexington City Cemetery. Public viewing will be Monday from 2:00pm -5:00pm at Roberts Funeral Service.
Eric Lash
Feb 3, 2021
Eric Lash, an HVAC tradesman and life-long resident of Winston-Salem, NC, died unexpectedly on February 3, 2021 at the age of 47.He received his education in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System where he was a graduate of Carver High School, Class of 1991, and a member of the Men's basketball team.He was the oldest of four children. He was preceded...
Avery D. Hairston
Jan 29, 2021
Mr. Avery D. "Frog" Hairston, 50, died Friday, January 29, 2021 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at a later date. A public viewing will be Tuesday from 1:00pm – 5:00pm at Roberts Funeral Service, Lexington.
Mary Ann Clement White
Jan 25, 2021
Rev. Mary Ann Clement White passed on Monday, January 25, 2021 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. A private service will be Sunday at Roberts Chapel. Burial will follow at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery, Cooleemee, NC. Public viewing will be Saturday at Roberts Chapel, 953 Salisbury St., Mocksville, NC from 2:00pm-5:00pm. Rev. White was born February 28, 1934 to Hoyt...
Russell Hayes
Jan 23, 2021
Russell Hayes, Jr., 79, was born on May 7, 1941 to the late Russell Hayes, Sr. and Lula Lindsay Hayes in Davidson County, North Carolina.Mr. Hayes transitioned from this earthly life on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at the Citadel in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Russell, affectionately known as "R.C.", was educated in the local Davidson County Public Schools.He was employed with...
Henry Lee Thomas
Jan 21, 2021
Mr. Henry Lee "Bill" Thomas, 75, died Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 1:00pm at Greater Faith Missionary Baptist Church, Winston-Salem. Mr. Thomas will lie in state from 10:00am until 12:30pm at the church prior to the service. Burial will follow at Gates of Zion Worship Center Cemetery. A...
Bobby Gaines Winston
Jan 20, 2021
Mr. Bobby Gaines Winston, 78, passed on January 20, 2021 at his residence. He was born to James McDonald Winston and Katherine Julia Hargrave Winston on October 18, 1942 in Davidson County. He served in the United States Army and retired from Lexington Furniture Plant 2. Mr. Winston was a faithful member of First Baptist Church Southmont where he served...
Jake Lamont Johnson
Jan 18, 2021
Jake Lamont Johnson, III, 57, of Los Angeles, California was born on March 7, 1963 to Jake and Jeanette Johnson in Forsyth County, North Carolina.He exchanged his mortal frame for immortality on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Olympia Medical Center in Los Angeles, California. He graduated from Parkland High School and UNCG.During his life he was employed with the County...
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