OBITUARIES

Janet Lynn Medley

Janet Lynn Medley

August 1, 2026

Janet Lynn Medley, 57, passed away on August 1, 2026.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at Evergreen Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Wilkerson Funeral Home, beginning at 10:00am.

Janet was preceded in death by her father, William Swanson Medley. She is survived by her children,...

Dwayne Edmond Shelton

Dwayne Edmond Shelton

August 13, 2026

Dwayne Edmond Shelton, age 65 passed away Thursday, August 13, 2026. A funeral service will be held Monday, August 17th, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Bethany Community Church with Andrew Moore officiating. The burial will follow at the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service.

Dwayne was preceded in death by his...

Kenneth Wayne Shumate

Kenneth Wayne Shumate

August 13, 2026

Kenneth Wayne Shumate, 89, of Reidsville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, August 17, 2026, at Reidlawn Cemetery in Reidsville.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Jeanette Shumate; his daughter, Donna Ashley; his parents, Earnest and Ruth Shumate;...

Roger Lee Coltrane, Sr.

Roger Lee Coltrane, Sr.

August 9, 2026

Roger Lee Coltrane, Sr., 76, passed away peacefully at his home in Caswell County on Sunday, August 9, 2026.

A memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. at The Fellowship, 1601 Barnes St., Reidsville, NC 27320.

Roger is survived by his wife of 59 years, Maria Coltrane; his son, Roger Jr.; his daughter, Cristina; two beloved...

Robert Curtis Bondurant

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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