OBITUARIES

John Nicholas Hester, III

John Nicholas Hester, III

May 26, 2024

John Nicholas Hester III, of Midlothian, Virginia, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024.

Born into the family of Cecilia Scott Hester and Dr. William Shepherd Hester, John grew to be a man of warm and strong character, touching the lives of everyone he met.

John was a man of many interests, with an early love of the outdoors that was evident as...

Jeanette Lovelace McDaniel

Jeanette Lovelace McDaniel

May 25, 2024

Jeanette Lovelace McDaniel, 79, of 150 Talley Road, went home to be with The Lord Saturday, May 25, 2024, at Annie Penn Hospital.Funeral services will be held 3:00 PM Thursday, May 30, 2024, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Pastor Jenny Wilkins officiating with the burial following at Greenview Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service...

Charles Linwood Jernigan

Charles Linwood Jernigan

May 25, 2024

Charles L. Jernigan, 84, beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away on May 25, 2024 at Annie Penn Hospital in Reidsville, NC. A celebration of Charles’ life will be held 11:00 AM, Thursday May 30, 2024, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Pastor Paul Luttrell officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Following...

Charles Houston Long, Sr.

Charles Houston Long, Sr.

May 22, 2024

Charles Houston Long, Sr. passed away peacefully in the early hours of May 22.2024, at Ancora Compassionate Care facility.  Charles was born January 14,1952 in Caswell County, NC to the late Robert Long and Clara Bell Wilson Long. He was the youngest of three children, two preceded in his death (Roger and Ann).  He was educated at Bartlett Yancey High...

Dillard Woods

Dillard Woods

May 21, 2024

Dillard Woods, 77 of 176 Washburn Lake Road, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at his home.Services will be held 3:00 PM, Friday, May 24, 2024, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Pastor Jimmy Woods officiating. The burial will follow in Danview Cemetery in Eden. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.Dillard...

George Thomas Barber, Jr.

George Thomas Barber, Jr.

May 21, 2024

George Thomas Barber, Jr. passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital.A funeral service will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, May 24, 2024, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with burial to follow at Evergreen Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Thursday evening at the funeral home, from 5:00-7:00PM and other times at the home.George was...

Warren Gilbert Spencer, Jr.

Warren Gilbert Spencer, Jr.

May 20, 2024

Warren Spencer, Jr. , 65, of Reidsville NC passed away on May 20, 2024, at Moses Cone Hospital.Born August 10, 1958, in Claremont, New Hampshire to Warren Spencer, Sr. and  Bette Pfenning. Warren was a beloved son, husband, father, brother and grandfather .Warren is survived by his wife of 38 years, Sherry Spencer; sons, Troy Spencer, Branden Mackenzie and wife...

Audrey Bradley Ratliff

Audrey Bradley Ratliff

May 18, 2024

Audrey Ratliff passed away on May 18, 2024. She is survived by her son, Brian Adkins, and his wife, Tasha; her grandchildren, Lexi Thompson, Jada Adkins, Ella Adkins, Jaxon Adkins, and Liam Adkins; and her great-grandchildren, Falon, Finlee, Cyrus, and one on the way. She is also survived by Jean Stephens “Aunt Jean”, Marie “ReRe” Marshall and her husband, James,...

Ronald "Ron" Washburn

Ronald "Ron" Washburn

May 17, 2024

Ronald "Ron" Washburn, 76, of Atlanta, passed away on May 17th at Piedmont Hospital.Born on April 1, 1948, in Reidsville, N.C., to Numa Glen and Carolyn Jean Washburn, Ron was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Barbara Washburn.Ron honorably served in the Army during the Vietnam War and worked for Delta...

Laura Belle Starcher Kirk

Laura Belle Starcher Kirk

May 17, 2024

Our precious mother, wife, and sister, Laura Belle Starcher Kirk, left her earthly home on Friday, May 17, 2024. We find comfort in knowing we will see her again one day in Heaven.Laura was born on July 3, 1949, to Lestal and Pallestine Starcher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Wayne and Bill...

Clara Belle Chappell

Clara Belle Chappell

May 16, 2024

Clara Belle Chappell, 80, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at Moses Cone Hospital after a brief illness.A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at the Chappell Family Cemetery with Rev. Lee Eggers officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. Clara was the daughter of the late Charlie R. Jones and Myrtle...

Donna Carter Ward

Donna Carter Ward

May 12, 2024

Donna Carter Ward, 64, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at Annie Penn Hospital.The funeral service will be held at 2:00PM on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Pastor Jonathan Todd officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home, one hour prior to the service from 1:00-2:00PM and other...

William Preston Bergen

William Preston Bergen

May 11, 2024

WILLIAM (“Bill”) PRESTON BERGEN – Reidsville, NC.It is with heavy hearts we announce that Bill Bergen transitioned to his heavenly home on May 11, 2024. Bill was a beloved father, husband, and grandfather, and he led a full life filled with family, friends, energy, enthusiasm, and most importantly, love.   He was born in Belle Mead, NJ on September 6, 1930,...

James Thomas Norwood, Jr.

James Thomas Norwood, Jr.

May 5, 2024

James Norwood was called home into the arms of the father on May 5th, 2024, at the age of 54. James Norwood was known for his imprint on Rockingham County and the many hearts he touched along his journey with us. James was A beloved Father, Brother, Uncle, Friend, And Son. James will be forever missed and cherished by his...

William Joseph "Joey" Knowles

William Joseph "Joey" Knowles

May 4, 2024

William Joseph “Joey” Knowles went to his Heavenly Home surrounded by his caregivers and friends- Lisa Ashby, Andrew Sterling Carter, Keith Newcomb and his furry friend Calvin, who lay at his feet to the end, on Saturday, May 4th, 2024 at his home in Leasburg, NC.He was a resident of Reidsville, NC until the last seven years of his life....

James Abner King III

James Abner King III

May 2, 2024

James Abner King III, 69, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024, surrounded by his family.

A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 3:00 PM at Sharon Baptist Church with Pastor David Lineback officiating. The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall after the service and other times at the home of his daughter.

James was...

Wanda Kay Paschal Poindexter

Wanda Kay Paschal Poindexter

May 2, 2024

Wanda Kay Paschal Poindexter, 62, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at her home.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM, Monday, May 6, 2024, at Pleasant Grove Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Chris Cox officiating.  The family will receive friends at Wilkerson Funeral Home on Sunday, May 5th from 6:00 – 8:00 PM and other times...

Richard "Rick" Royal Moore, Jr.

Richard "Rick" Royal Moore, Jr.

May 1, 2024

Richard “Rick” Royal Moore, Jr., 76, of 1072 Vernon Road, went home to be with The Lord, Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at Kindred Hospital.A celebration of Rick’s life will be held at 3:30 PM, Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Sunnycrest Church. Military Honors will be performed after the service by the Rockingham County Honor Guard.A native of Lucas County, Ohio,...

James Mason James

James Mason James

Apr 29, 2024

Jim James entered the gates of Heaven April 29, 2024. He is survived by his wife LaVonne of Reidsville, son Todd and wife Sarah Thompson, grandsons Hudson (Katie Klinefelter) and Holland, all of Greensboro. Jim retired from the IT department at UNCG and continued to be a “computer nerd”. He enjoyed his time at Carolina so much that he actually...

Rogers Jefferson Paschal

Rogers Jefferson Paschal

Apr 27, 2024

God sent an angel for Rogers Jefferson Paschal on Saturday April 27, 2024, freeing him from suffering, and is now in the blessed care of our Lord for eternity.A funeral service will be held at 2:00PM on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Wilkerson Funeral Home in Reidsville with Pastor Wesley Byerly officiating, burial will follow at Evergreen Memory Gardens. The...