OBITUARIES

Max Friddle McCollum

Max Friddle McCollum

Dec 17, 2025

Max McCollum, 82, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Countryside Manor in Stokesdale.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM on Monday, December 22, 2025, at Mt. Bethel Church in Summerfield with Pastor Olaf van de Klashorst officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to...

Paul Michael Jacobs III

Paul Michael Jacobs III

Dec 16, 2025

Paul Michael Jacobs III, age 45, passed away on December 16, 2025, after a life defined by service, family, and strength.

Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Paul was the son of Paul Michael Jacobs Jr. and Tina Marie Jacobs. From an early age, he carried a deep sense of responsibility and loyalty that shaped every aspect of his life. A devoted father...

Linda Jean Witherspoon

Linda Jean Witherspoon

Dec 16, 2025

Linda Tucker Witherspoon, 78, passed away peacefully early on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.

A family visitation will be held at Wilkerson Funeral Home on Friday, December 19, 2025, from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM

Linda was born in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Cecil A Tucker and Opal Pell. Linda was an avid golfer and enjoyed a round with the girls...

Terrell "Terry" Austin Albea

Terrell "Terry" Austin Albea

Dec 14, 2025

Terrell "Terry" Austin Albea, 84, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Born on November 10, 1941, Terry's life was marked by a love for music and family. He spent many joyful hours singing and playing the organ, and was particularly fond of fishing and boating, activities that brought him great happiness throughout his life.

A graveside...

Nira Gray Knowles

Nira Gray Knowles

Dec 12, 2025

Nira Gray Knowles, 92, of Reidsville, passed away on December 12, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Pastor Walter Daves officiating. Burial will follow at New Hope Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Nira was born in Caswell County...

Doyle Tyler McDaniel

Doyle Tyler McDaniel

Dec 11, 2025

Doyle Tyler McDaniel, 46, was born on April 15,1979, and went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 11, 2025. He was a wonderful and cherished son, devoted father, and loving partner.

A graveside service to honor Doyle's life will be held on Monday, December 22, 2025, starting at 2:00 PM at Greenview Cemetery in Reidsville, NC.

He was preceded in...

Miranda Brooks Carter

Miranda Brooks Carter

Dec 10, 2025

Miranda Brooks Carter, age 42, met her Savior, Jesus Christ, following a tragic car accident on December 10, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, December 15, 2025, at Lively Stones Baptist Church, with Pastors Michael Kent and Darrell Massey officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends beginning at 12:30...

Ralph Everette McKinney

Ralph Everette McKinney

Dec 10, 2025

Ralph Everette McKinney, born on September 4, 1933, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, December 13th at Sharon Baptist Church with Reverend Kevin Duncan officiating, with visitation beginning one hour prior to the service and other times at the home of Steve and Patricia Wright, 283 Wright Dairy Road, Reidsville. 

Ralph...

Annie Lee Carter Bray

Annie Lee Carter Bray

Dec 9, 2025

Annie Lee Carter Bray, 81, of Reidsville, went home to be with the Lord on December 9, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Mt. Carmel Church with Pastor Tim James officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5–7 PM on Friday, December 12, 2025,...

Virginia Mae Roberts

Virginia Mae Roberts

Dec 7, 2025

Virginia Mae Roberts, 85, of Durham, went home to be with the Lord on December 7, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Greenview Cemetery with James Toler officiating.

Virginia was born in Cumberland County to the late William Odell Kenyon and Mary Alma Baker Kenyon. Virginia and John Wayne Roberts were...

George Ronald Tate Sr.

George Ronald Tate Sr.

Dec 6, 2025

George Ronald Tate Sr., 77 of Reidsville, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 6, 2025.

Born on May 1, 1948, George was the son of the late Harry Robert Tate and Nellie Jarrell Tate. Raised in Rockingham County, he was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother who cherished his family above all else.

George Proudly...

Marie Allen French Setliff

Marie Allen French Setliff

Dec 5, 2025

Marie Allen French Setliff, age 93, of Reidsville, passed away on December 5, 2025. She was born May 2, 1932, in Rockingham County to Albert Jackson and Velma Woodall Allen. Marie was a devoted wife, mother, stepmother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who found joy in making her home a happy and loving place for her family.

 She graduated as class secretary from...

Maudine Paschal Lovelace

Maudine Paschal Lovelace

Dec 4, 2025

Maudine Paschal Lovelace, 92, of Reidsville, NC, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025. Graveside services will be conducted at Evergreen Memory Gardens on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Hunter Thompson officiating.

She was born on April 6, 1933, in Reidsville, NC, to the late Arthur Lee Paschal Sr. and Ruth Roach Paschal.

In addition to her parents,...

Elizabeth Ray Thomas

Elizabeth Ray Thomas

Dec 4, 2025

Elizabeth Ray Thomas, 69, of Clayton, NC, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones.

A graveside service will be held at 2:30PM on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Mt. Herman Baptist Church with her nephew, Reverend Frankie Dyson, officiating. The family will receive friends at Wilkerson Funeral Home, prior to the service beginning at 1:00PM.

Born on January 23, 1956, in Leaksville,...

Wayne "Curly" Alfred Griffin

Wayne "Curly" Alfred Griffin

Dec 3, 2025

Wayne “Curly” Alfred Griffin, 73, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on December 20, 2025 at Wilkerson Funeral Home.

Wayne “Curly” Alfred Griffin, 73, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Wayne was born...

2025 Wilkerson Memorial Service

2025 Wilkerson Memorial Service

Dec 2, 2025

The Wilkerson Family and Staff warmly invite the families we have served this year to our 11th Annual Memorial Service. This year’s service will be held at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, in the Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel.

The Christmas season can be especially difficult after losing someone you love. This gathering is a time to pause, remember, and...

Kim Rebecca Severance

Kim Rebecca Severance

Dec 1, 2025

Kim Rebecca Severance, 59, entered the presence of her heavenly Father, on Monday, December 1, 2025, at her home in Reidsville. She had been courageously battling health issues for the past two years.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, December 8, 2025, from 12:30-1:30PM. A celebration of life will be held, following the visitation, beginning at...

Kenneth "Ken" M Vaughn

Kenneth "Ken" M Vaughn

Nov 30, 2025

Ken Vaughn, 84, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Bethlehem Methodist Church in Reidsville, NC. Burial will follow the service at the church cemetery, after which the family will receive friends in the fellowship hall. The family will also welcome friends on Thursday and Friday at...

Wendy Tudor McCollum Pruitt

Wendy Tudor McCollum Pruitt

Nov 28, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that Bob and Myra Tudor announce the passing of our precious daughter, Wendy Tudor McCollum Pruitt. She left this world and entered into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, November 28, 2025 at the age of 49.

Prior to her illness, she worked as a Travel Consultant with her dear friend...

Janet Harmon Webb

Janet Harmon Webb

Nov 27, 2025

Janet Harmon Webb, 70, of Reidsville passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 27, 2025. Born on May 16, 1955, Janet was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who brought joy to the lives of those around her.

A visitation in honor of Janet will take place at Wilkerson Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, from 6:00 PM to...