OBITUARIES
Judy Ann Allen
August 28, 2026
Judy Ann Allen, passed away on August 28, 2026 at Penn Center of Reidsville to join her beloved cats, Pumpkin and Jingle Bells (JB). What a glorious reunion for them to rest together forever.
There will be a memorial service to honor Judy at 1:00 PM on Thursday, September 17, 2026 at Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel where she was formerly employed...
James Nixon
August 26, 2028
James “Jamey” William Nixon, 88 passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
A private graveside service will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 1:30 PM with Pastor John Bradley officiating.
Jamey was born in Danville Virginia to the late James Robert Nixon and Alice Virginia Evans. He was in the Civil Air Patrol and an amateur...
John David Lumpkins, Jr.
September 1, 2026
John David Lumpkins, Jr. 84, of Ruffin, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at Moses Cone Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Mayfield Baptist Church with Pastor Greg Saunders officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at Wilkerson Funeral Home on Monday, September 7, 2026, from...
Shelby Jean Setliff
September 1, 2026
Shelby Jean Stanley Setliff, 89, went to her Forever Home to be with the Lord on September 1, 2026, at Moses Cone Hospital. Shelby was born on April 10, 1937, to the late Joe Andrew Stanley and Edna Apple Stanley. Shelby was employed by Brookside Industries and worked there for most of her working life.
Family Visitation will be Friday, September...
Judie Mariene Apple Bullins
August 30, 2026
Judie Mariene Apple Bullins met her Savior face-to-face Sunday August 30, 2026. She took her last earthly breaths surrounded by her devoted family after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday September 3, 2026, at Wilkerson Funeral Home, with Pastor Randy Hester, Chaplain Linwood Carver and Adam Light officiating. The burial will be held...
Nicodemo "Momo" Juan Pereda
August 28, 2026
Nicodemo “Momo” Juan Pereda , 41, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2026.
A funeral liturgy will be held at Saint Joseph of the Hills Catholic Church on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at 12:00 PM with Father Peter Townsend officiating. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the church.
Momo was born in Jalapa De Diaz, Oaxaca...
Deborah Anne Lambert
August 25, 2026
It is with great sadness, our family shares the sudden passing of Deborah Anne Lambert on Tuesday, August 25th, 2026 in Greensboro, NC.
Deb was born to Eugene and Anne (Skalko) Buckley on January 29th, 1953 in Hartford, CT. She became the eldest of 3 and was a parochial school graduate of Our Lady of the Angels in Windsor Locks, CT...
Joseph "Joe" Madison Purgason
August 23, 2026
In loving memory of Joseph Madison Purgason, 75, passed away to his heavenly home on August 23, 2026. Joe was born on November 12, 1950, to parents, Samuel and Hazel Roland Purgason.
A funeral service will be held at Wilkerson Funeral Home on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM with Pastor Joey Langley and Mr. Donald Stone officiating. The family...
Victoria "Vicky" Kay Overby
August 22, 2026
Miss Victoria Kay Overby of Ruffin went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 22, 2026, at her home. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, August 27, 2026, at Mayfield Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, with Joey Kutlik officiating. The family will receive friends from 5–7 PM, Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
Vicky was born...
Joshua Caleb Talley
August 20, 2026
Joshua “JJ” Caleb Talley, 41, passed away at his home in Augusta, Ga on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
A funeral service will be held at Calvary’s Hill Baptist Church on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 2 PM with Pastor Harold Gearheart officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow the service...
Andrew Jackson Farmer, Jr.
August 20, 2026
U.S. Army Retired Master Sergeant Andrew J. Farmer, Jr. passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026, in Burlington, North Carolina. He was born in Burlington, NC to the late Andrew J. Farmer, Sr., and Maybud Clemons Farmer. He was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, proud soldier, and faithful supporter of his fellow veterans.
The family will receive friends...
John “Jack” Rowlandson Clegg, Jr.
August 19, 2026
John “Jack” Rowlandson Clegg Jr., age 95, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on August 19, 2026.
Jack was born in West Hartford, Connecticut. He was always hands-on and began helping with his family’s florist business at a young age. His natural ability was evident even in the first grade, when his teacher had him build a chair...
Dewey Albert Lawrence
August 19, 2026
Dewey Albert Lawrence, 91, passed away peacefully at his home at 5:37 a.m. on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Pastor Ronnie Warner officiating. Burial will follow in Dan River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends...
Aileen Oakley Draper
August 19, 2026
Aileen Oakley Draper, 98, formerly of Reidsville, passed away on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at Carolina Caring Sherrills Ford Hospice House.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, August 21, 2026, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Dr. Greg Robertson and Dr. Ron Boswell officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour...
Judith "Judy" Perdew Dickerson
August 16, 2026
Judith "Judy" Perdew Dickerson, 79, of Ruffin, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2026.
Her funeral service will be held at 11:00AM on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at Hickory Grove United Methodist Church with Rev. Lee Eggers officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Global Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 5:00-7:00PM at Wilkerson...
Phillip "Phil" Bryan McCollum
August 14, 2026
On Friday, August 14, 2026, Phillip Bryan “Phil” McCollum crossed the river into the uncharted territory of his eternal rest. He was born February 28, 1949, to Holton Worth and Ruth Puckett McCollum, the first child in a family of six children. From his birth in 1949 to his brother’s birth in 1954, Phil went from an only child to...
Ann Russell Allison Martin
August 13, 2026
Ann Allison Martin passed into the presence of her Saviour on Thursday, August 13, 2026 while surrounded by friends and loved ones. Ann was comfortable around everyone and usually kept the conversation lively. She was a wealth of knowledge about many topics, not limited to medicine, nursing, and real estate. A funeral service will be held at Wilkerson Funeral Home...
Dwayne Edmond Shelton
August 13, 2026
Dwayne Edmond Shelton, age 65, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2026. A funeral service will be held Monday, August 17th, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Bethany Community Church with Andrew Moore officiating. The burial will follow at the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service.
Dwayne was preceded in death by his...
Kenneth Wayne Shumate
August 13, 2026
Kenneth Wayne Shumate, 89, of Reidsville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, August 17, 2026, at Reidlawn Cemetery in Reidsville.
Kenneth was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jeanette Shumate; his daughter, Donna Ashley; his parents, Earnest and Ruth Shumate;...
Roger Lee Coltrane, Sr.
August 9, 2026
Roger Lee Coltrane, Sr., 76, passed away peacefully at his home in Caswell County on Sunday, August 9, 2026.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at The Fellowship, 1601 Barnes St., Reidsville, NC 27320.
Roger is survived by his wife of 59 years, Maria Coltrane; his son, Roger Jr.; his daughter, Cristina; two beloved...
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