OBITUARIES

William Harvey Hill III

William Harvey Hill III

Aug 29, 2025

Retired Sergeant Major in the Army, William Harvey Hill III

September 20, 1950 - August 29, 2025

Retired Sergeant Major in the Army, William Harvey Hill Ill, aged 74, transitioned from this life into eternity on Friday, August 29, 2025, at his cherished home in Sanford, NC. A graveside service, with full military honors, will be held at Mizpah Global Methodist Church...

Charlotte Taylor Kearns

Charlotte Taylor Kearns

Aug 28, 2025

Charlotte Taylor Kearns, 75, passed peacefully on August 28, 2025, at Moses Cone Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00PM on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Lakeview Memorial Park Mausoleum with Pastor Ryan Crowder officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the Mausoleum, beginning at 12:00noon. A private burial will follow the service.

She was...

Carlton "Tom" Haley, Jr.

Carlton "Tom" Haley, Jr.

Aug 28, 2025

Carlton “Tom” Haley, Jr., 73, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at Moses Cone Hospital.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, August 31 at Wilkerson Funeral Home, with Pastor Mickey Alcorn officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends on Saturday evening from 5:00–7:00 PM...

Cathy Joann Poindexter Sutton

Cathy Joann Poindexter Sutton

Aug 23, 2025

Cathy Joann Poindexter Sutton, of 2465 Chandler Mill Road, Pelham, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 23, 2025, at Eden Rehabilitation Center in Eden, NC, after a year of declining health. She was 72 years old.

Born on August 13, 1953, Cathy was the daughter of the late James “Edmond” Poindexter and Loleta Massey Poindexter. A lifelong resident of...

Clarence Hester McCollum

Clarence Hester McCollum

Aug 23, 2025

Clarence Hester McCollum

January 31, 1936 - August 23, 2025

Reidsville

"Pop Pop" saw the Lord today at the reception. He knew he would meet his connection.

Clarence H. McCollum, 89, of Reidsville,  passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from complications due to Alzheimer's disease.

His celebration of life service will be held on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 4:30...

Gladys Greene & Reverend William Taylor Loftis

Gladys Greene & Reverend William Taylor Loftis

Aug 22, 2025

Gladys Greene Loftis, age 89, of Brown Summit, passed away peacefully at her home with her loving family surrounding her on August 16, 2025. Rev. William (Bill) Taylor Loftis, age 88, joined her at their heavenly home five days later on August 21, 2025.

 A Celebration of Life will be held at Wilkerson Funeral Home on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at...

Ruby Ellen Davison

Ruby Ellen Davison

Aug 19, 2025

Ruby Ellen Davison, 90, of Pelham, North Carolina, passed away on August 19, 2025 at her residence.

The family invites friends and loved ones to gather in remembrance of Ruby at Wilkerson Funeral Home in Reidsville, NC. There will be a visitation on Friday, August 22, 2025, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, followed by a funeral service on Saturday, August...

James Roy Duke

James Roy Duke

Aug 17, 2025

James Roy Duke, 78, of Reidsville, passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at UNC Nursing Center.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Mizpah Global Methodist Church Cemetery with Pastor Andy Taminger officiating. The family will receive friends at Wilkerson Funeral Home on Friday, August 22nd from 5:00 – 7:00 PM and other...

Betty Scott Biggs

Betty Scott Biggs

Aug 17, 2025

Betty Scott Biggs, 94, of Reidsville, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, August 17, 2025.

A graveside service will be held at 12:00 PM Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum with Tommy Scott and David Bibee officiating.

Betty was born in Rockingham County to the late Henry Benton Scott and Katherine Shelton Scott. She grew up...

Alan Dean Rutland

Alan Dean Rutland

Aug 14, 2025

Dean Rutland, 61, of Browns Summit, was called to his heavenly home on Thursday, August 14, 2025.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Wilkerson Funeral Home, with his son Michael Rutland, and brother, Wade Golden, officiating. Family and friends are invited to gather an hour prior for visitation.

Dean was married to the...

Janet Austin Wood

Janet Austin Wood

Aug 13, 2025

Janet Austin Wood, 90, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 13th, 2025 with her family by her side. A funeral will be held at Wilkerson Funeral Home, Monday August 18th, 2025, at 11:00AM, with Pastor Ron Tuck officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to...

Reida Lyn Medley

Reida Lyn Medley

Aug 13, 2025

Reida Lyn Medley, 52, of Reidsville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at the Penn Nursing Center after suffering a stroke earlier this year. Graveside services will be held at 10:00am on Friday, August 15, 2025, at Evergreen Memory Gardens with Rev. Dwayne Anders officiating.

Reida was born on July 11, 1973, to Lena B. and the late John...

Kathleen Teresa Struble Merchak

Kathleen Teresa Struble Merchak

Aug 10, 2025

Kathleen Teresa Struble Merchak, 80, of Reidsville, passed away on August 10, 2025. A private family Graveside Service will be held at Evergreen Memory Gardens with Father Nohe Torres officiating.

Kathleen was born in Paterson, New Jersey, to the late Arthur Vincent Struble and Ethel Whickham Struble. Originally from New Jersey, Kathleen moved to Reidsville in 2001. While living in New...

Dovie Teresa Powell

Dovie Teresa Powell

Aug 10, 2025

Dovie Teresa Powell, a beloved figure in the lives of her family and friends, departed to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on August 10, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on October 3, 1953, Dovie embodied the essence of love, compassion, and resilience throughout her life.

A visitation to honor Dovie's life will be held at Wilkerson Funeral Home...

Joseph L. Bishop

Joseph L. Bishop

Aug 5, 2025

Joseph L. Bishop, 86, of Browns Summit passed away Tuesday August 5, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin Cochran officiating. A private family burial will be held at Lakeview Cemetery at a later date. The family will receive friends following the service and,...

Donald Hammond

Donald Hammond

Jul 30, 2025

Donald Hammond, 77, of 3065 Old US Hwy 29 Lot #3, went home to be with The Lord on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Ancora Compassionate Care Gibson House.

A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, August 3, 2025, at Lively Stones Baptist Church, (2347 Chandler Mill Road, Pelham) with Pastor Michael Kent officiating.

He was born and raised in...

Brian Casey Thames

Brian Casey Thames

Jul 29, 2025

Brian Casey Thames, age 42, passed away at his home in Reidsville, North Carolina, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. He was born on April 18, 1983, in Brookhaven, Mississippi, and grew up in Brandon, MS.

Brian loved the outdoors, was an avid online gamer, and a passionate reader who especially enjoyed the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Christina Rossetti, Stephen King,...

Leon Bryant Smith

Leon Bryant Smith

Jul 27, 2025

Leon Bryant Smith, 73, of Reidsville, went home to be with the Lord on July 27, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Pastor Chris Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Reidlawn Cemetery.

Leon was born in Guilford County to the late Herman Bryant Smith and Annie Coleman Smith....

Tina Bacon

Tina Bacon

Jul 25, 2025

Tina Bacon passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025. She was an incredibly loving wife and fiercely devoted mother who lived her life with optimism, independence, and grit.

She loved animals and moved to the Reidsville area to open a kennel, which she ran successfully for many years. She later opened a local gift shop and continued to find ways to...

Lannah Lea Jones

Lannah Lea Jones

Jul 23, 2025

With hearts full of love and sorrow, we announce the passing of our precious daughter, Lannah Lea Jones, who was born on July 11, 2025 and passed peacefully in our arms on July 23, 2025. 

The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Wilkerson Funeral Home, followed by a funeral service. Burial...