OBITUARIES

Bonnie Jean Covington Paschal

Bonnie Jean Covington Paschal

Oct 27, 2025

Bonnie Jean Covington Paschal, 81, of 4178 Ashland Road, went home to be with The Lord, Monday, October 27, 2025, at her home.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Reidlawn Cemetery with Ted Hopkins officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Thursday at Wilkerson Funeral Home starting...

Lucille Bolden Tilley

Lucille Bolden Tilley

Oct 26, 2025

Lucille Bolden Tilley, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2025, at Ancora Compassionate Care, at the age of 92. Born on April 12, 1933, Lucille lived a life filled with love, faith, and joy. She worked for many years as a teacher assistant, where her kind heart and gentle encouragement touched the lives of countless...

Edward Odell Collins Sr.

Edward Odell Collins Sr.

Oct 24, 2025

Edward Odell Collins Sr., 76, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, October 24th, 2025.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Loftis officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. at the funeral home on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, and other times at the...

Carolyn Whitlow Hall

Carolyn Whitlow Hall

Oct 23, 2025

Carolyn Jane Whitlow Hall, 94, of Reidsville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at her home. Born on May 6, 1931, in Reidsville, she was the daughter of S. Daniel Whitlow and Heleon Griffin Whitlow.

A celebration of her life will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Fairview Baptist...

Rebecca "Becky" Crowder Garrison

Rebecca "Becky" Crowder Garrison

Oct 22, 2025

Rebecca “Becky” Crowder Garrison, 81, passed away on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at Moses Cone Hospital.

Funeral Services will be held at 3:00PM on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Rev. Tom Wray officiating. Burial will immediately follow the service at Evergreen Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends prior to the service at the Funeral Home from...

Mary Bright Goodwin Vernon

Mary Bright Goodwin Vernon

Oct 22, 2025

Mary Bright Goodwin Vernon, born December 12, 1946, went to her heavenly home on October 22, 2025.

Mary retired from the American Tobacco Company in 1995. It was there that she met the love of her life, John. They were happily married for nearly 41 years. She enjoyed traveling, fishing, antiquing, and spending time at the beach. She loved her family...

James "Jimmy" Ruffin Dunn III

James "Jimmy" Ruffin Dunn III

Oct 21, 2025

James Ruffin Dunn III, 74, passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at his home in Reidsville.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Main Street United Methodist Church with Rev. Andrew Brown Officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow the service...

Henry David Jones

Henry David Jones

Oct 17, 2025

Henry David Jones, 70, of Reidsville, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025.

A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

Dave was born in Rockingham County to the late John Richard and Betty Stewart Jones, Sr.

He was a loving husband and father, devoted to his family above all else. He had a lifelong passion for music and enjoyed...

Robert C. Bowman

Robert C. Bowman

Oct 16, 2025

Robert C. Bowman, 79, of Reidsville, passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Pastor Nathan Chapmon officiating. Burial will follow at Reidlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Robert was born in Rockingham County to the late James...

Patsy R. Wilson

Patsy R. Wilson

Oct 15, 2025

Patsy R. Wilson, 83, of Reidsville, passed away on October 15, 2025. An informal celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Wilkerson Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Patsy was born in Rockingham County to the late T.R. Rakes and Bertie Hooper. She was generous to her family and friends...

Buddy James Smith

Buddy James Smith

Oct 15, 2025

Buddy James Smith, 88, departed this earthly home for his heavenly one on October 15, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Rev. Gene Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Memory Gardens.

Buddy was born in Caswell County to the late Robert Edward Smith and Rena Cobb Smith. He graduated...

Willard “Ricky” Lane Booth

Willard “Ricky” Lane Booth

Oct 14, 2025

Ricky went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 14th, at Penn Nursing Center. A graveside service will be held on Friday, October 17th, at 3:00 p.m. at Danville Memorial Gardens in Danville, VA. With Pastor Terry Larson officiating. There will be no formal visitation, but a book will be available to sign.

Ricky was preceded in...

Clyde "Gary" Hall

Clyde "Gary" Hall

Oct 11, 2025

Clyde “Gary” Hall, 76, of Eden, North Carolina, went home to his Lord and Savior on October 11, 2025, at Moses Cone Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Reverend Ralph Clayton officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Memory Gardens on Hwy 158 in Reidsville. The family will receive...

Ollis “Eddie” Green

Ollis “Eddie” Green

Oct 11, 2025

Ollis "Eddie" Green, a devoted family man, respected veteran, and powerful force for community development, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the age of 91, at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC. A lifelong resident of Reidsville, NC, Eddie leaves behind a legacy defined by tireless service, humble faith, and unwavering dedication to his family and his...

Ellen Jane Rice Shaw

Ellen Jane Rice Shaw

Oct 10, 2025

Ellen Jane Rice Shaw, 85, passed away on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Gibson House in Reidsville.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM on Sunday, October 19, 2025 at Bethesda Presbyterian Church. Burial will immediately follow the service at the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service from 2:00-3:00PM

Ellen was born on July 6, 1940,...

Edward "Eddy" Keith Reed

Edward "Eddy" Keith Reed

Oct 9, 2025

Edward “Eddy” Keith Reed passed away peacefully at his home in Gibsonville on Thursday, October 9, 2025.

A Memorial Gathering will be held on Sunday, October 12, 2025, from 3:00–5:00 PM at Wilkerson Funeral Home. In keeping with Eddy’s laid-back nature and appreciation for comfort, the family kindly requests that guests dress casually.

Born on July 24, 1952, in Virginia, Eddy was...

Pastor Norman "Chris" Cox

Pastor Norman "Chris" Cox

Oct 7, 2025

Pastor Norman “Chris” Cox, 57 of Reidsville passed away unexpectedly on October 7, 2025. It is beyond all doubt that he entered into his Father’s kingdom shouting praises of glory, dancing, and singing. He loved the Lord and was a walking testimony, If you knew him, you already knew that.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday,...

Pauline Cook Carter

Pauline Cook Carter

Oct 7, 2025

Pauline Cook Carter, 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at her home.

A graveside service will be held at 12:00 PM on Friday, October 10, 2025, at Reidlawn Cemetery with Dr. Greg Robertson officiating.

Pauline was born in Rockingham County to the late Marie Kelley. She graduated from Bethany High School in 1954. She retired with 41 years of...

Brandon Barnes

Brandon Barnes

Oct 3, 2025

Brandon Barnes, 52, was born on September 22, 1973, in Martinsville, Virginia, and passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, October 3, 2025. He was a multi-talented individual whose life was characterized by his passion for service, music, and the connections he fostered with those around him.

Brandon's career varied throughout his life. While still in high school, he became...

Dora Gauldin Sipe

Dora Gauldin Sipe

Oct 2, 2025

Dora Gauldin Sipe, 93, was born on September 6, 1932, in Rockingham County, and passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Penn Nursing Center in Reidsville, NC. 

Friends and family are invited to gather at Lebanon Baptist Church in Greensboro, North Carolina, for a visitation on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM, followed by a graveside...