Obituaries

Local obituaries for Roberts Funeral Service
Willie Gene Thomas
Aug 17, 2018
Mr. Willie Gene Thomas, 73, of E. 3rd Ave. died Friday, August 17, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Health-Lexington Medical Center. Public viewing will be Friday from 1-6pm at Roberts Funeral Service.
James Clarence Talford
Aug 13, 2018
James Clarence Talford, 61, entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 13, 2018 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home surrounded by his family. James was born to J. C. Jackson and Maudaree Talford on February 8, 1957 in Rowan County, NC. James was a member of Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance until his health would no longer allow. He...
Mary Jane Lanier Dalton
Aug 11, 2018
Mary Jane Lanier Dalton, 83, of Carters Grove Rd., died on August 11, 2018 at her residence. Mary was born on August 21, 1934, in Statesboro, Ga to Freddie B. Lanier and Jessie Lee Smith Lanier. She retired from Dixie Linwood Plant #2. Mrs. Dalton was a member of Files Chapel Baptist Church where she served on the kitchen committee....
Baxter L. Hoover
Jul 27, 2018
Mr. Baxter L. Hoover, 99, of Old U.S. Highway 64, passed away Friday, July 27, 2018 at Brookdale Senior Living. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Yadkin Star Baptist Church in Lexington by the Rev. Timothy R. Williams. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday at Yadkin Star Baptist Church from...
Lewis Franklin Hargrave
Jul 27, 2018
Lewis Franklin Hargrave, 70, of Hamilton Rd., was called to his eternal home on July 27, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Lewis was born April 8, 1948 in Lexington, North Carolina to Hugh Sterling "Bill" Holt and Reba Hargrave Quarles and was reared by Hugh Holt, Bessie Holt and Linell Johnson. He attended Dunbar High School and Shaw...
James William Hairston
Jul 22, 2018
Mr. James William Hairston, 72, formerly of Frank Hulin Rd., died Sunday, July 22, 2018 at the Hinkle Hospice House. He was born in Davidson County on February 4, 1946 to Savannah Hairston Davis and reared by John and Veronia Hairston.He was a member of Buncombe Baptist Church and served on the usher and trustee boards and was a member...
Robert Devaughn Johnson
Jul 20, 2018
Robert DeVaughn Johnson, Sr., of Lexington, North Carolina, died on Friday, July 20, 2018 at Hinkle Hospice House. Robert was born on September 22, 1933 in Lexington, North Carolina to John D. Johnson and Catherine Kirk. He was reared by his grandparents, Essie Dennis Johnson and Marion Johnson. He was educated in the Lexington City School system and graduated from...
Mary Leach Carpenter
Jul 18, 2018
Mrs. Mary Leach Carpenter died on Wednesday, July 18, 2018. Funeral service will be Friday, July 27, 2018 at 12:00 Noon at Outreach Christian Ministries, Intl. 722 W Hoorah St. Salisbury, NC 28144. Burial will be Monday at City Memorial Cemetery.
Mary Taylor Burns
Jul 16, 2018
Mrs. Mary Taylor Burns, 69, of Jessup St. died Monday, July 16, 2018 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. Funeral service will be Friday 1:30pm at Files Chapel Baptist Church.Burial will follow at Lexington City Cemetery.
Bishop Coleman Walker
Jul 10, 2018
Bishop Coleman Walker, 69, of Bruce St. died Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. The funeral will be Monday at 1:00pm at Good Hope FBH Church of America with family visitation at 12:30.Burial will be Tuesday at 10:00am at Salisbury National Cemetery with fullmilitary honors.
Toby Mcgraw
Jul 8, 2018
Mr. Toby McGraw, 61, died Sunday July 8, 2018. Graveside service will be Friday 2:00pm at Salisbury National Cemetery and family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:15pm at the funeral home.
Harriet Elizabeth Sanders
Jul 5, 2018
Harriet Elizabeth Saunders was called to her eternal home on July 5, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Harriet was born September 25, 1956 in Lexington, North Carolina to George and Edwina Saunders. She attended Lexington City Schools and was a life-long member of St. Stephen United Methodist Church. Harriet was formerly employed by the Brian Center for many...
James Edward Dukes
Jul 2, 2018
Mr. James Edward "Tuttie" Dukes, 75, of Wrenn Dr., died Monday, July 2, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Gaffney, SC on May 13, 1943 to Ethel D. Adams and James Edward Littlejohn but was reared by Charles "Jack" Adams.He retired from Gordon Veneer after 46 years of service.He was preceded in death by his parents and a...
James Williams Flake
Jun 26, 2018
The Rev. James Williams Flake, 89, of Jim Bell Rd., died Tuesday, June 26, 2018. He was born to Estelle Ingram Flake in Anson County on December 30, 1928. He retired from Marsh Furniture and was the former pastor of Friendship Baptist Church, High Point and was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Winston-Salem. He was preceded in death by...
Annie Sue W. Clark
Jun 25, 2018
Annie Sue W. Clark, 82, of Ulysses St., died Monday, June 25, 2018 at her residence. She was born to Harlin W. Whitehead, Sr. and Sallie F. Johnson Whitehead in Madison County, Georgia on January 20, 1936. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Village Dr. and served on the Deaconess Board. She was preceded in death by her...
Willie Lee Vaughters
Jun 23, 2018
Mr. Willie Lee "Wil-Lee" Vaughters, 69, of Ave K., departed this life on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Rowan County on May 17, 1949 to Morris Lee Vaughters and Ruby Hawkins Vaughters. He attended Dunbar High School. He retired from Duracell Battery after 36 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, a...
Jimmie Lee Bryson
Jun 23, 2018
Jimmie L. Bryson was quite the athlete, competitive not only on the field and diving board, but also in life.Jimmie attended Dunbar High School (1961-1964) where as a sophomore; he earned the position of first string quarterback on the Blue Devils football team.He lettered each year in football and in 1963 was among seven Blue Devils to receive special awards,...
Bernice Elizabeth Hines Bloxom
Jun 17, 2018
Bernice Elizabeth Hines Bloxom, 88, of Brandemere Lane, Winston-Salem, passed on Sunday, June 17, 2018. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 1p.m. from the First Calvary Baptist Church of Winston-Salem with family visitation an half hour prior to service. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Public viewing will be held Friday, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m....
Robert Lee Bailey
Jun 11, 2018
Robert Lee Bailey, 74, of Apex Dr., died Monday, June 11, 2018. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Westside Baptist Church by the Rev. Jason Koontz. Robert was born March 27, 1944, in Pennsylvania County, Virginia to Willie Coleman Bailey and Mary Inez Pruitt Bailey. He was a member of Westside Baptist Church and served...
Deborah G. Roberts Metcalf
Jun 10, 2018
Deborah G. Roberts Metcalf, 71, of Forest Dr., passed away June 10, 2018 at her residence. She was born in Davidson County on September 5, 1948 to Clarence H. Roberts, Sr. and Helen Noble Smith Roberts. She was a member of True Deliverance Apostolic Church. She worked at Duracell and WTNC Radio. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
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