OBITUARIES

Loel Dalton Draper

Loel Dalton Draper

Jun 28, 2025

Loel Dalton Draper, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025, at the age of 99.

Born on March 2, 1926, Loel lived a long and beautiful life, marked by faith, creativity, and deep devotion to her family and community. She worked for the American Tobacco Company during and after World War II and later...

Rebecca "Becky" Ann Andrews

Rebecca "Becky" Ann Andrews

Jun 28, 2025

Rebecca “Becky” Ann Andrews, 78, of Browns Summit went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 28, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Pastor Clint McCann officiating. Burial will follow at Lakeview Memorial Park. The family will receive friends on Monday, June 30, 2025, from...

Julia "Judy" Stephens

Julia "Judy" Stephens

Jun 25, 2025

Julia "Judy"  Stephens, born on January 10, 1947 to the late Mable and William Collins.  She passed away on June 25, 2025, leaving a rich legacy of love, warmth, and cherished memories. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend.

A visitation honoring Judy's life will take place on Monday, June 30, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 3:00...

Charles Ralph "Mac" McCarter

Charles Ralph "Mac" McCarter

Jun 22, 2025

Charles Ralph “Mac” McCarter passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2025.

A funeral service will be held at Ruffin-Stacey Baptist Church on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. with his son-in-law Rev. Terry Larsen officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. The committal will follow the service at Clyde Gilmore Memorial Park.

Mac was born...

Edward Joseph Cass

Edward Joseph Cass

Jun 20, 2025

Edward Joseph Cass, 84, of Caswell County, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025, at ECU Medical Center in Greenville, North Carolina. A funeral service will be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 1401 Rascoe Dameron Road, Burlington, NC 27217, on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with Bishop Danny Ouzts officiating. The family will...

Ila Shelton McKee

Ila Shelton McKee

Jun 16, 2025

Ila Shelton McKee, age 92, of Reidsville, North Carolina went to her Heavenly home on June 16, 2025. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service (1 pm to 2 pm). Funeral services will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, June 19, at Covington Wesleyan Church in Reidsville. The burial will follow the funeral service at...

Billie Herbin Coltrane

Billie Herbin Coltrane

Jun 15, 2025

Billie Herbin Coltrane, 94, of Brown Summit, peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025.

The family will receive friends at Wilkerson Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and at other times at Barry and Donna’s home. A Celebration of Life will be held at Wilkerson Funeral Home in Reidsville on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 11:00...

Jean R. Fowlkes

Jean R. Fowlkes

Jun 12, 2025

Jean Rand Fowlkes, 92, passed away peacefully at her home in Reidsville on Thursday, June 12, 2025.

The family will receive visitors at Wilkerson Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, June 16, 2025. A funeral service, led by the Rev. Lyle Milligan, will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in the chapel of Wilkerson...

Lindola Baity

Lindola Baity

Jun 12, 2025

Lindola Pruitt Baity or Nannie as she was affectionately known to so many, 84, went home to be with the Lord on June 12, 2025.

A native of Person County she was one of thirteen children. Tending a family farm together taught Lindola the importance of being both hardworking and caring. These principles would define her throughout her entire life. Although...

Rhianna Marie Collins

Rhianna Marie Collins

Jun 10, 2025

Rhianna Marie Collins, 22, of Summerfield, NC passed away June 10th 2025 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital surrounded by family and friends. A memorial was held on June 12th through a Honor Walk at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.

She is predeceased by her grandfather Charles “Buddy” Howle, her great-grandparents Emily and Herbert Welsh, Muse and Sarah Howle, Junior Lee Collins and...

Linda Kay Perkins

Linda Kay Perkins

Jun 10, 2025

Linda Kay Perkins, 74, of Ruffin, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, June 13, 2025, at Wilkerson Funeral Home, with Pastor Dwayne Anders officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Wilkerson Funeral Home from 5-7...

Donnie Ray Anderson

Donnie Ray Anderson

Jun 6, 2025

Donnie Ray Anderson, 64, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, June 6, 2025.

The family will hold a celebration of life at the residence, 4586 NC Hwy. 65,  Reidsville, NC 27320 on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 2 P.M.

Donnie was born in Rockingham County to the late Mott Junior Anderson and Virginia Mae Cardwell Anderson. He is preceded in...

Debra Billingsley Vaughn

Debra Billingsley Vaughn

Jun 2, 2025

Debra Billingsley Vaughn, 65, of Reidsville, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 2, 2025.

Debra was born in Rockingham County to the late Robert Sr. Billingsley and Virginia Starnes Billingsley. She graduated from Reidsville High School in 1978.

Debra had a deep love for her family and found her greatest joy in spending time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed planting flowers, playing...

Willie Joseph Page

Willie Joseph Page

Jun 2, 2025

Willie Joseph Page, AKA “Pudgy” 80, of Burlington passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Camp Springs Community Church with Pastor Darrell Massey officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. The burial will follow the service at the church cemetery.

Willie was...

Brenda Shelton Dorsett

Brenda Shelton Dorsett

Jun 2, 2025

Brenda Shelton Dorsett, 76, passed away at her home on Monday, June 2, 2025.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at Lively Stones Baptist Church Cemetery in Pelham, NC. with Rev. Scott McNeill officiating.

Brenda was born in Rockingham County to the late Doyle Shelton and Margaret Shelton. After graduating from Morehead High School...

Lorene Bradshaw

Lorene Bradshaw

Jun 2, 2025

Lorene Bradshaw, age 90, of Reidsville, North Carolina went to her Heavenly home on June 2nd, 2025. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 6th, 2025, at 11:30AM at Ruffin Stacy Baptist Church. The family will greet relatives and friends before the service, starting at 10:00AM, at Ruffin Stacey Baptist Church, 261 Estes Rd, Ruffin, NC 27326, and other...

Lofton L. Lovelace

Lofton L. Lovelace

May 30, 2025

Lofton L.Lovelace, 91, of Reidsville passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May, 30, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Jason Simmons & Sean Vernon officiating. Burial will follow at Trinity Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service...

Pamela Jean VanCise

Pamela Jean VanCise

May 27, 2025

Pamela Jean VanCise, 60, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday May 27, 2025, in Reidsville North Carolina.

There will be a memorial service in Elmira, New York  at a later date. 

Pamela had a heart of gold, was kind, gentle, compassionate, and giving to others. She was always the life of the party and loved to dance and sing....

Freddy Wayne Elliott

Freddy Wayne Elliott

May 27, 2025

Freddy Wayne Elliott, 90, of Reidsville passed away peacefully at his home in Reidsville on Tuesday, May 27, 2025. A graveside service will be held at Evergreen Memory Gardens, where he will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife, Patricia. The service will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, May 31, 2025 with Pastor Phil Surrett officiating.

Freddy was born...

Julius Vance Sizemore

Julius Vance Sizemore

May 23, 2025

Julius Vance Sizemore, 88 of Ruffin, NC passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Lawsonville Road Baptist Church with Pastor Ron Tuck officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.

Julius was born in Guilford County to the late Theodore...