OBITUARIES
Edwin "Ned" Griffith Stephens, Jr.
Apr 29, 2026
Edwin "Ned" Griffith Stephens, Jr., 88, passed into the presence of his Lord in the early hours of Wednesday, April 29, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith and family.
Born in Buffalo, New York, to the late Edwin Griffith Stephens, Sr. and Vivian Goodwin Stephens, Ned came to faith in Jesus Christ while attending Lehigh University in Pennsylvania. He later...
Danny Herman Lumpkins
Feb 17, 2026
Danny Herman Lumpkins, age 75, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026. Born to Charlie Herman Lumpkins and Effie Sue Epps on February 27, 1950, Danny lived a life full of love, dedication, and cherished memories with his family and friends.
A celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Wilkerson Funeral Home with...
Michael Wayne Arey
May 25, 2026
Michael Wayne Arey, 62, of Reidsville, went home to be with the Lord on May 25, 2026. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Kerr’s Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, with Pastor Mike Jones officiating. Burial will follow the service. The family will receive friends immediately afterward.
Mike loved to fish, enjoyed NASCAR, and...
Bobby Ray "Bob" Collie
May 25, 2026
Bobby Ray “Bob” Collie, 82, of Reidsville, passed away Monday, May 25, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at Dan River Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Jimmy Gray officiating. Burial will follow at Dan River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Friday,...
Roseanne Gibson Ore
May 20, 2026
It is with great sadness that the family of Roseanne Ore, 71, announces her passing at Wesley Long Hospital on Wednesday, May, 20, 2026.
The family will be gathering at the home of her daughter, Miranda, over the weekend at 111 Nanable Drive, Madison, NC 27025.
Roseanne was a loving mother, Memaw, sister, and friend whose greatest joy in life was her...
Linda Lee Meads
May 19, 2026
Linda Liakos Meads, 74, passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 19, 2026.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Dr. Ron Tuck officiating.
Linda was born on July 3rd, 1951, in Lowell, Massachusetts to the late Evangolis Liakos and Margaret Thompson. She grew up in the Greek Orthodox Church. She...
Martha Ware Chilton
May 18, 2026
Martha Ware Chilton, 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 18, 2026.
A Memorial service will be held June 6th, 2pm at First Baptist Church, 409 S. Main St, Reidsville NC 27320 with Dr. Lance Cole officiating.
Martha was born in Rockingham County at Annie Penn Hospital to the late Clarence Garrette Ware and Viola Dill. She was a graduate of Reidsville...
Barbara Wright Lipford
May 12, 2026
Barbara Wright Lipford, 90, of Ruffin, NC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Morehead Memorial Hospital in Eden. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother ("Nana"), and great-grandmother, whose kindness and devotion to her family will be deeply missed.
For 68 years, Barbara was married to the love of her life, Sanford Oliver Lipford, who preceded her in...
William "Will" David Horne, Jr.
May 11, 2026
William "Will" David Horne, Jr., 57, of Reidsville, passed away unexpectedly on May 11, 2026.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Woodmont United Methodist Church with Rev. Dr. Tripp Harmon officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Thursday, May 14,...
Olin Jackson Meeks
May 10, 2026
Olin Jackson Meeks, 89, of Greensboro, passed away peacefully at his home on May 10, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. The burial will follow at Hickory...
Judith "Faye" Vaughn Barham
May 9, 2026
Judith “Faye” Vaughn Barham, 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 9,2026 surrounded by her children. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Faye was born in Rockingham County to the late George Edward Vaughn Sr. and Bessie Oneilia Cox.
She was a hardworking and loving mother who dedicated her life to caring for her children and family.
Throughout the...
Julius K. Miller
May 7, 2026
A beautiful soul, a gentle spirit, and a light that could never be replaced, Julius K. Miller was born on November 18, 2003. From the very beginning, his bright smile, kind heart, and peaceful presence brought joy to everyone blessed enough to know him. Though his life was tragically cut short on May 7, 2026, the love and memories Julius...
Nancy Taylor Durham
May 6, 2026
Nancy Taylor Durham, 92, passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 6,2026.
A graveside funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday May 9, 2026, at Mount Carmel Global Methodist Cemetery with Dr. Travis McGuirt and Rev. Justin Hernandez officiating.
Nancy was born in Patrick County, Virginia to the late Harold Taylor and Ludie Moore Taylor. She a dedicated, long-term member...
Brenda Moore Holt
May 5, 2026
Brenda Moore Holt, 78, passed away on May 5, 2026.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Mr. Andy Moore officiating. Burial will follow the service at Evergreen Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5-7 on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Wilkerson Funeral Home.
Brenda was born in...
Kimberlyn Denise Lankford
May 4, 2026
Kimberlyn Denise Hoskins Lankford, born November 8, 1967, in Kingsport, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home in Reidsville, North Carolina, on May 4, 2026.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ronald Alton Hoskins and Frances Jane Hoskins; her father-in-law, Jay Wesley Lankford; her grandparents; and many beloved pets who were dear to her heart.
Kim was a proud graduate...
Richard Earl Carden
May 3, 2026
Richard Earl Carden entered into his heavenly home on May 3, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, hard work, and unwavering devotion to his family. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Wilkerson Funeral Home, with Reverend Ralph Clayton and Reverend David Surrett officiating. Burial will follow at Reidlawn Cemetery. The family...
James Douglas "Doug" Brame
May 2, 2026
With hearts full of love and sorrow, we honor the life of Doug a man whose strength, generosity, and unwavering devotion shaped the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know him.
James Douglas “Doug” Brame, 78, of Reidsville passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, May 5 2026 at Wilkerson Funeral Home with...
Yvonne Walker Smith
May 2, 2026
Yvonne Walker Smith, 88, of Reidsville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2026, and is now at home with the Lord.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Wilkerson Funeral Home, with Pastor Ron Tuck officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 PM...
Dreama Lintecum Kennon
Apr 30, 2026
Dreama Lintecum Kennon of Reidsville, NC, went to join the Lord on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at the age of 69. Born on September 15, 1956, in Carroll County, Virginia, she was the daughter of Jessie Price Lintecum and Helen W. Barnes.
Dreama was a mother, sister, friend, and was kind to everyone she met. Along with all of that, she...
Mary Anne Lee
Apr 30, 2026
Mary Anne Lee, 77, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Born on November 30, 1948, in Rockingham County, Mary Anne was a dedicated prayer warrior who embraced life with a deep spiritual conviction that inspired those around her.
A Graveside Service to honor Mary's memory will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Ruffin Community...
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