OBITUARIES
David Lee Dodson
July 4, 2026
David Lee Dodson, age 91, of Humble, Texas, passed away Saturday morning, July 4, 2026, at Memorial Herman Northeast Hospital. He was born September 29, 1934, in Rockingham County, North Carolina, son of the late William Tyre and Emma Louise Dodson.
He was raised in Wentworth, North Carolina, and graduated from Wentworth High School in 1952. After high school, he joined...
Robert Curtis Bondurant
August 6, 2026
Robert Curtis Bondurant, 75, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at his home with his “princess” by his side.
Robert was born in Bamberg, Germany, to Franz Brückner and Anita Flurschütz and was given the name Karl Heinz Flurschütz. He was raised in Rockingham County by Robert and Vivian Bondurant. He was also preceded in death by his “parents,”...
Wanda Sue Brande
August 6, 2026
Wanda Sue Brande, 73, of Reidsville, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Eden Rehabilitation Center.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, August 10, 2026, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Pastor Jay Willard and Pastor Joey Pellino officiating. Burial will follow in Greenview Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service and other...
Betty Dickerson Lipford
August 5, 2026
Betty Dickerson Lipford, 82, of Ruffin, passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Gibson Hospice House.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, August 10, 2026, at Happy Home Church with Pastor Jerry Lankford officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Happy Home Church from 5:00...
Kenneth Ray Owens, Jr.
August 5, 2026
Kenneth Ray Owens, Jr., 52, of Reidsville passed away August 5, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, August 8, 2026 at People’s Church in Reidsville with Pastor Russell McKinney officiating. Burial will follow at People's Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Kenny was born in Rockingham County to Kenneth Ray...
Tonya Watkins Carter
August 4, 2026
Tonya Watkins Carter, 55, of Reidsville, passed away at home on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Pastor Phillip Surrett officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in the Carter Family Cemetery.
Tonya was born in Rockingham County to...
Philip V.H.L. Duckett
August 4, 2026
Captain Philip V.H.L. Duckett, United States Navy (Retired), passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday morning, August 4, 2026.
Philip graduated from Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Virginia, in 1948, and was later inducted into the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame. He went on to graduate from the United States Naval Academy in 1952 and proudly served his country in...
Shirley Fitch Wilson
August 4, 2026
Shirley Fitch Wilson, 69, of Reidsville, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 PM on Friday, August 7, 2026, at Roselawn Memorial Gardens with Pastor Russell McKinney officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the graveside.
Shirley was born in Person County, NC...
Cleo Chilton Lawson
July 31, 2026
Cleo Chilton Lawson, 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 31, 2026 surrounded by her family.
A funeral service will be held at Lawsonville Road Baptist Church on Friday, August 7, 2026, at 2:00pm with Pastor Ron Tuck officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8pm on Thursday August 6, 2026, at Wilkerson Funeral Home.
Cleo was born in Rockingham County to...
Virginia Ann Eastwood
July 25, 2026
Virginia “Giggy” Ann Eastwood, 74, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Moses Cone Hospital.
A graveside service will be held at Tabernacle Baptist Church Cemetery on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 3:00PM. There will not be any formal visitation.
Virginia was born on October 3, 1951, to the late Elmer and Alline Singleton. She liked...
Frances Talley Lester
July 25, 2026
Frances Talley Lester, 102, of Reidsville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 25, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Reidsville Alliance Church with Pastor Steve Gregory officiating. Burial will follow at Bethany Community Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service and...
Donald Wayne Sipe
July 23, 2026
In Loving Memory of Donald Wayne Sipe.
Donald Wayne Sipe, 73, passed away on July 23, 2026.
Born on September 12, 1952, Donald lived a life defined by hard work, love for his family, and a passion for the things that brought him joy. Donald loved fishing and found peace on the water. He also had a passion for restoring old cars...
Barbara Joyce-Pryor
July 23, 2026
Barbara Ann Joyce-Pryor of Reidsville, North Carolina, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on July 23, 2026.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, July 27, 2026, at Lawsonville Road Baptist Church with Rev. Ron Tuck officiating. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service starting at 1:00 PM. Burial will follow...
Patricia “Pat” Lee (Chilton) Wilson
July 21, 2026
On July 21, 2026, a precious angel joined her family in Heaven. Patricia “Pat” Lee (Chilton) Wilson, 78, went home to be with Jesus.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Pastor Phil Surrett officiating. Special guest speakers will be Glenda Slade and Alan Toler. Burial will follow at Roselawn...
Lois Anne Duke Rudd
July 19, 2026
Lois Anne Duke Rudd, 81 passed away July 19,2026 at home with her family. She was the daughter of the late Bernie and Anne McCollum Duke. She is also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lionel Rudd; sister, Bernadina Duke Wyatt; brothers, W.N. Duke and Michael Duke; nephews, Ben Duke and Terry Duke.
She is survived by her daughter, Emily...
Shelia Woods Corum
July 16, 2026
Shelia Woods Corum, 77, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at her home in Reidsville.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00PM, on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Dr. Terry Lawson officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, from 5:00-7:00PM at Wilkerson Funeral...
Michael Anthony Paquette
July 15, 2026
Michael Anthony Paquette, 71, passed away at his home on July 15, 2026.
Born in Greensboro, North Carolina, on November 9, 1954, Michael devoted more than 37 years to the restoration and preservation of historical monuments and artifacts. He also specialized in the restoration of leather saddlebags and motorcycle seats. He approached his work with exceptional craftsmanship, dedication, and pride.
Michael will...
Robert Woodson Smith
July 15, 2026
Robert Woodson Smith, 81, of Reidsville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Rev. Ralph Clayton officiating. The family will greet friends briefly following the service, as well as at other times at the home.
Woodson was...
Carolyn Pegram
July 14, 2026
Carolyn Pegram, 76, gained her angel wings on July 14, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, strength, and unconditional love.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 17, 2026, at Lowes United Methodist Church with Pastor Chris Thore and Rev. Tim Drum officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday, July 16, 2026, from 6-8PM at...
Deborah Setliff McDaniel
July 13, 2026
Deborah Setliff McDaniel, age 79, of Ruffin, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 13, 2026 at her home.
The memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2026 at Ruffin United Methodist Church at 1 pm. Visitation will be held at 12 pm, 1 hour prior to the service at the church.
Debbie was born...
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