OBITUARIES
William David Horne, Sr.
Jun 29, 2026
William David Horne, Sr. 78, of Reidsville, passed away unexpectedly on June 29, 2026, at his home in Reidsville.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday at Woodmont United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Tripp Harmon and Rev. Christi Taylor officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00...
Crystal Wayne Kennon Denton
Jun 28, 2026
Crystal Wayne Kennon Denton, 49, of Martinsville, VA passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
A graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Greenview Cemetery with Frankie Reeves and Doug Bray officiating.
rystal was born in Rockingham County to Patricia Reynolds Kennon and the late John Wayne Kennon. She graduated from Magna Vista High School,...
Patricia Somers King
Jun 28, 2026
Patricia Somers King, 67, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Cypress Valley in Reidsville.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Patricia was born on October 10, 1958, in Rockingham County. She was a sweet and kind-hearted woman who never left the house without her makeup, always taking pride in her appearance....
Wanda Blake
Jun 25, 2026
Wanda Blake, 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 25, 2026.
She was born to the late Cecil S. Clymer and Pearl Clymer. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph Anthony "Bill" Blake, Jr.; her grandson, Ronald Curtis Blake, Jr.; her brothers, Cecil Clymer, Jr. and Doug Clymer(Dot); and her sister, Margaret Clymer.
Wanda...
Kathleen Bennett Abel
Jun 22, 2026
Kathleen Bennett Abel, 83, of Reidsville, rolled into Heaven on June 22, 2026.
A private memorial service for the family will be held at a later date.
Kathleen was born in Upper Darby, in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, to the late Carl Bennett and Helen King Bennett. She was a free spirit who never liked to stay in one place for too long....
Mary Lea Call Perdue
Jun 22, 2026
Mary Lea Call Perdue, 81, of Reidsville, went home to be with the Lord on June 22, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Hester and Chaplain Linwood Carver officiating. Burial will follow at Reidlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the...
Jeffrey Lynn Bean
Jun 21, 2026
Jeffrey Lynn Bean, age 66, passed away unexpectedly on June 21, 2026.
A service will be held at Wilkerson Funeral home on Wednesday, July 1st, 2026 at 1:00 PM with Pastor Gene McDuffie officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service starting at 12:00 PM at the funeral home.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Margaret...
Arthur "Clark" Rowe Jr.
Jun 20, 2026
Arthur Clark Rowe, Jr., 72, of Reidsville, NC, passed away June 20, 2026, following a sudden but brief illness.
Clark was born January 15, 1954 in Asheboro, NC to Arthur Clark Rowe Sr. and Jewell Lillian (Harris) Rowe.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Jerry Clark Rowe and James Michael Rowe. He is survived by: his wife of...
Mary Ann Pickrell
Jun 19, 2026
Mary Ann Manley Pickrell, 69, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Surrounded by her family, June 19, 2026, at Moses Cone Hospital.
Mary Ann was born on July 4, 1956 to the late Thornton and Mary Apple Manley.
The family will receive family and friends Thursday, June 25, 2026 at the Wilkerson Funeral Home from 5-7 PM. A private...
James Harold Strader
Jun 15, 2026
J. Harold “Tank” Strader, 73 Passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, June 15, 2026.
Harold was born in Rockingham County to the late Nathan Tankersley McGheehe Strader and Mary Alice Flynn. Harold spent more than 40 years behind the wheel as a dedicated truck driver, a career he took great pride in. When he wasn't on the road, he...
Cathy Lynn Brown
Jun 15, 2026
Cathy Lynn Brown, 71, of Reidsville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 15, 2026.
Cathy was born in Surry County to Edd and Nona McCreary. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a beautiful, selfless, loyal, fiercely protective, and stubborn lady who always put others before herself. She was a fighter in life and always...
Irene Dodson Schecter
Jun 12, 2026
Irene Dodson Schecter of Arlington, Virginia passed away on June 12, 2026.
She is survived by her precious daughter Susan A. Schecter, who lovingly cared for her mother during her declining years with Parkinson's disease. She is also survived by her granddaughter Christine Elaine Nall, of Austin, TX, her grandson, Matan Rafael Schecter (and husband Anthony Rocco), of Falls Church, VA,...
Hamid Masoudi
Jun 9, 2026
In Loving Memory of Hamid Masoudi.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Hamid Masoudi at the age of 69, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born in Iran, Hamid came from humble beginnings and understood the value of hard work from an early age. Determined to create a better future, he made the courageous journey to...
Ferris "Jay" Joseph Belmany, III
Jun 8, 2026
Ferris “Jay” Joseph Belmany, III, 63, of Reidsville, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, June 8, 2026, surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, June 12, 2026 at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Pastor Mike Jones and Bishop Morris Morehead officiating. Burial will follow at Reidlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends...
Gary Lee Laster
Jun 6, 2026
Gary Lee Laster, 71, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. at Redemption Road Baptist Church, located at 2131 NC-14, Reidsville, NC 27320. Pastor Daniel Bray will officiate the service. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the...
Donald "Donnie” D. Bankston
Jun 4, 2026
Donald "Donnie” D. Bankston, 74, of Reidsville, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Wilkerson Funeral Home, with Phil Surrett officiating.
Donnie was born in Norfolk County, Virginia, to the late Alvin Bankston and Evelyn Mae Ratliff Bankston. He proudly served his country in the United States...
Robert Edward "Eddie" Roberson
May 31, 2026
Robert Edward Roberson “Eddie” 73 of Reidsville, NC passed away peacefully on Sunday May 31, 2026.
Born on July 8, 1952 in Rockingham County, Eddie’s gentle spirit and desire to help others gained him friends from North Carolina to Alaska to Mexico. He loved to fish, hunt arrowheads, spend time at his cabin, going to bluegrass festivals, riding around in his...
Marian Cowart Lemons
May 30, 2026
Marian Cowart Lemons, 76, passed away on Saturday May 30, 2026.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Monday June 8, 2026, at Wilkerson Funeral Home.
Marian was born in Spokane Washington to the late Jesse A. Cowart Sr. and Murial F. Cowart. Marian was a woman whose life was filled with both triumphs and challenges, yet...
Robert Preston Aswell
May 28, 2026
Robert Preston Aswell, Sr., 84, of Reidsville, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, June 1, 2026, at Wilkerson Funeral Home, with Pastor Matt Norman officiating. Burial will immediately follow the service at Evergreen Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00...
Wanda Kay Pulliam
May 26, 2026
Wanda Kay Pulliam, 63, of Reidsville, NC passed away on May 26, 2026 at Moses Cone Hospital after a short illness.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00, Saturday, May 30, 2026 at her residence.
Wanda enjoyed beach trips, music, caring for her animals and spending time with her friends. She enjoyed spending time with her church family.
She is survived by...
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