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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...

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...

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.

Arrangements are pending at this time. Donnie was born in Rockingham County to the late Mott Junior Anderson and Virginia Mae Cardwell Anderson.

He is preceded in death by his best friend, (brother) Kenneth Brown "KB" and Wayne Anderson. He was a heavy machine operator for Baynes Construction for...

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...

Tina Green Scott

Tina Green Scott

May 23, 2025

Tina Green Scott, 64, of Reidsville went home to be with The Lord, Friday, May 23, 2025, at the Gibson House, Ancora Compassionate Care in Wentworth.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Dr. Mark Harris officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the...

Virginia Lou Graham Jones

Virginia Lou Graham Jones

May 19, 2025

Mrs. Virginia Lou Graham Jones died peacefully in her home in Henrico, Co. on May 19, 2025, at the age of 86 with her children, William and Jennifer and beloved cat, Thomas by her side.

A resident of Radford, VA from 1966-2023 Ginny, the youngest of 10 children, was born in Floyd County, VA to Annie Pearl Yeatts Graham and Andrew...

Ray Warren Strader

Ray Warren Strader

May 16, 2025

Ray Warren Strader, 78, of Reidsville. passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, May 16, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at Mount Carmel Global Methodist Church with Rev. Tim James officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Carmel Global Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the...

Kenneth "Ken" Richard Schulz, Sr.

Kenneth "Ken" Richard Schulz, Sr.

May 8, 2025

Kenneth “Ken” Richard Schulz, Sr. (USMC Retired), 62, passed away on Thursday, May 8, 2025.

A memorial service will be held at a later date in Jacksonville, NC.

Ken was born on April 26, 1963, in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. After graduating high school, he began his military career in the United States Marine Corps. He served for 24 years and retired as...

Kelly Bradshaw Melton

Kelly Bradshaw Melton

May 7, 2025

Kelly Bradshaw Melton, 54, went home to be with the Lord on May 7, 2025, at Moses Cone Hospital. A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Kelly was born on June 8, 1970, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to the late Thomas Joshua Melton and Joann Frances Melton. He worked with his brother, Mark, at his furniture business in...

Steve Chappell Sr.

Steve Chappell Sr.

May 6, 2025

Dennis Stephen “Steve” Chappell, Sr., 82, of Reidsville, NC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, May 9, 2025, at the Chappell Family Cemetery in Reidsville where he will be laid to rest.

Steve was born November 18, 1942, in Surry County, NC to the late Thomas...

Robert "Bob" Howard Bridges

Robert "Bob" Howard Bridges

May 5, 2025

Robert "Bob" Howard Bridges, 70, of Archdale, NC, passed away on May 05, 2025, after battling worsening chronic health conditions for the last few months. He was surrounded by his loving family and passed away peacefully at Baptist Hospital. Bob was born in Madison, WI to Howard and Phyllis Bridges. He graduated from college with a bachelor's degree in accounting,...