OBITUARIES

Sarah Dolly Bibee

Sarah Dolly Bibee

Nov 10, 2025

Sarah Dolly Bibee, 58, of Burlington, passed away Monday, November 10, 2025.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Willie Coe officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Wilkerson Funeral Home.

Sarah was born in Pinehurst, NC, to Maxcine Jones and Lawrence Ray Hemphill....

Mildred Jean Greer

Mildred Jean Greer

Nov 10, 2025

Mildred Jean Greer, 77, of Browns Summit, was born to the late Samual and Mable Collie. She was preceded in death by her son, Guy Brown; her brothers, Sammy and Clarence; and her sister, Mary.

She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Lee Roy Greer; her son, Paul Brown; three sisters, Sharon, Judy, and Ruby; her grandson, Jake; and...

Gary Wayne Fagg

Gary Wayne Fagg

Nov 10, 2025

Gary “Gman” Wayne Fagg, 63, of Ruffin, went home on November 10, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 5:30 PM Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Wilkerson Funeral Home.A private burial will follow at another time at Mt. Carmel Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service and other times at the home.

Gary “Gman”...

William Richard Banks

William Richard Banks

Nov 8, 2025

William Richard Banks, 78, of Reidsville, passed away at his residence on November 8, 2025.

A private memorial service will be held at a later date.

Bill worked for CertainTeed for 32 years. He became a Freemason in Bloomsburg, PA, in 1996. After retiring, he enjoyed spending his time golfing, camping, riding his motorcycles, and scuba diving in Cozumel and the Cayman...

Joyce Lawson Carter

Joyce Lawson Carter

Nov 8, 2025

Joyce Lawson Carter, 80, of Reidsville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 8, 2025, with her daughter by her side.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 11, at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, 1821 Ashley Loop, Reidsville, NC 27320, with Nathan Chapman officiating.

Born on March 21, 1945, to the late Thomas Lee and...

Margaret Stone Hobbs

Margaret Stone Hobbs

Nov 6, 2025

Margaret Stone Hobbs, age 97, of Reidsville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025, at Reidsville Brookdale Assisted Living, with her daughter and son-in-law by her side. She was born on February 22, 1928, to her late parents, Numa M. Stone and Lucy Strader Stone. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, November 10, 2025, at...

Arthur "Johnny" Johnson Sutherland Jr.

Arthur "Johnny" Johnson Sutherland Jr.

Nov 3, 2025

Arthur “Johnny” Johnson Sutherland Jr. 63, of Forsyth County, saddled up one last time and rode into the sunset on Monday, November 3rd, 2025.

Johnny grew up in Winston Salem until he was a teenager and enjoyed his adult  life in Reidsville, NC. Johnny was known for being a hardworking, stubborn yet sensitive man, with a heart of gold. He enjoyed...

Alice Martha Maree

Alice Martha Maree

Oct 27, 2025

Alice Martha Maree, 96, of Reidsville, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, October 27, 2025.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Lakeview Memorial Park in Greensboro, with Pastor Phil Surrett officiating. The family will receive friends beginning at 1:30 PM at Wilkerson Funeral Home. Everyone is encouraged to wear purple...

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...

Col. Brian Andrew Kilgariff

Col. Brian Andrew Kilgariff

Oct 26, 2025

Colonel Brian Andrew Kilgariff, US Army Retired, departed his home for the final time on October 26, riding in style on a United States of America flag-draped gurney, and leaving behind a legacy marked by honor and commitment. Thus terminated an awe-inspiring full life.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at...

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...