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Loretta Pyron Dickerson

Loretta Pyron Dickerson

Dec 25, 2023

Loretta Pyron Dickerson, 87, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on Monday, December 25, 2023.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, December 29, 2023, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Pastor Randy Roberts officiating. Entombment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum.  The family will receive friends on Thursday, December 28th from 6:00 –...

James Timothy Bolden Jr.

James Timothy Bolden Jr.

Dec 23, 2023

James Timothy Bolden, 31, passed away on December 23, 2023, at his home.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Wilkerson Funeral Home in his hometown of Reidsville, NC with Rev. Phillip Surrett officiating. The burial will follow the service at Reidlawn Cemetery, and the family will receive friends one hour prior...

Cindy E. Finch

Cindy E. Finch

Dec 23, 2023

Cindy E. Finch, 65, peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023, after a brief illness.

The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 PM at Wilkerson Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. The family will hold a private memorial at a later date.

Cindy was born on October 11, 1958, in Rockingham County to the late Lindsay and Claudine...

Teresa "Tracy" Moore Gardiner

Teresa "Tracy" Moore Gardiner

Dec 23, 2023

The world lost a beloved and devoted wife and mother on December 23, 2023. Teresa “Tracy” Moore Gardiner (52) of Reidsville, NC went home to be with The Lord surrounded by her loving family. Tracy fought a lengthy battle with Breast Cancer but that never stopped her from being there for her loved ones. She loved spending time with family,...

George William "Junior" English, Jr.

George William "Junior" English, Jr.

Dec 19, 2023

George William ”Junior” English, Jr., 67, went home on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00PM at Wilkerson Funeral Home on Friday, December 22, 2023, and other times at the home of his mother-in-law, Lelia Lawrence. A graveside service will be held at 2:00PM on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at...

Sandy Alvin Hale

Sandy Alvin Hale

Dec 17, 2023

Sandy Alvin Hale, 76, of Reidsville NC, passed away December 17, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, December 22, 2023  at Wilkerson Funeral with Pastor Ted Aschenbrand officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service and other times at the home. Sandy was born in Blount County,...

Donald "Buster" Wayne Bray

Donald "Buster" Wayne Bray

Dec 16, 2023

Donald "Buster" Wayne Bray, 56, of Reidsville, passed away December 16, 2023.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Redemption Road Baptist Church with Pastor Daniel Bray officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Wilkerson Funeral Home.Buster was born in Rockingham County to Margie...

Ronald Stephen Barringer

Ronald Stephen Barringer

Dec 15, 2023

Ronald Stephen Barringer, 79, of Reidsville, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023, at his home.  

A celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, December 22, 2023, at Gibsonville United Methodist Church with Pastor Carol Carkin officiating.  The family will receive friends from 12:30 – 1:30 PM prior to the service and other times at his...

Todd Alan Shaffer

Todd Alan Shaffer

Dec 13, 2023

Todd Alan Shaffer, 58, of Ruffin passed away at his home on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.

A celebration of life will be held at 5:00 PM on Friday, January 12, 2024, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Rev. Shannon Newsome officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Todd was born in Cincinnati,...

Kathleen Carey Dawson Duckett

Kathleen Carey Dawson Duckett

Dec 11, 2023

Kathleen Carey Dawson Duckett (91) passed away peacefully at her home on December 11, 2023, surrounded by family and loved ones.  She was born in San Francisco, CA on April 17, 1932, to the late Admiral Kenneth V. Dawson and Kathleen C. Dawson.  She was predeceased by her son Douglas D. Duckett, and daughters Kathleen D. Moldthan and Carey V....

Bobby Lee Williams

Bobby Lee Williams

Dec 9, 2023

Bobby Lee Willams, 49, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2023.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 6, 2024 at 4:00 PM, at Growing Oaks Community Church with Dr. Greg Robertson and Rev. Victor Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service and other times at the home of his parents. 

He...

Minnie McNeill Epting

Minnie McNeill Epting

Dec 9, 2023

Minnie McNeill Epting passed away December 9th, 2023. She was born June 16th, 1932, a daughter of Carrie Metts and William David McNeill.

She obtained her RN degree from York County Hospital in Rock Hill, SC and was a nurse for more than 30 years serving South Carolina’s Veteran’s Administration Hospital in Columbia, South Carolina.

She is survived...

Ruby Mae Sparks

Ruby Mae Sparks

Dec 8, 2023

Ruby Mae Sparks, 90, departed for her heavenly home, Friday, December 8, 2023, at Novant Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, NC. 

A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Mt. Carmel Methodist Church, 361 Mt. Carmel Church Road, Reidsville, NC with Rev. Tim James officiating.  The burial will follow in the church cemetery. ...

Tina Renae Szychowicz

Tina Renae Szychowicz

Dec 8, 2023

The world lost a beloved wife, mother and Nana on December 8th 2023. Tina Renae Szychowicz (52) of Julian, NC went home to be with the lord surrounded by her loving family.

 Tina courageously fought a lengthy battle with COPD but that never stopped her from giving out the best hugs.  She enjoyed spending time with her family but especially...

Douglas Keith Nabors

Douglas Keith Nabors

Dec 6, 2023

Douglas Keith Nabors, 63, of Browns Summit, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at his home.

A celebration of his life will be held at 3:00 PM, Monday, December 11, 2023, at Wilkerson Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. 

Doug was born in Guilford County and retired from...

Barbara Roberts Roach

Barbara Roberts Roach

Dec 5, 2023

Barbara Roberts Roach, 90, went home to be with The Lord Monday, December 5, 2023, at her granddaughter's home surrounded by her loving family. 

A celebration of her life will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Dr. Greg Robertson officiating. The burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive...

2023 Wilkerson Memorial Service

2023 Wilkerson Memorial Service

Dec 5, 2023

The Wilkerson Family and Staff would like to extend an invitation to the families we have served this year. We are hosting our annual memorial service at 6:00 PM Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel.  

Christmas is a challenging time of year for those who have lost a loved one. We would like to take the...

Judy Denise Swan Yarbrough

Judy Denise Swan Yarbrough

Dec 4, 2023

On Monday, December 4, 2023, Our beloved Judy Denise Swan Yarbrough entered Heaven the way she had lived life with courage, dignity and grace.  Judy was a driving force from the day she was born til the day she went home to our Lord.  Her legacy will live on through those she touched throughout her life.  She had been a...

Elizabeth Annette Sutton

Elizabeth Annette Sutton

Dec 1, 2023

Elizabeth Annette Sutton, 80, of Reidsville, North Carolina, passed away on December 1, 2023. Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. Special thanks to the doctors and nurses, palliative care, and Beacon Place at Authora Care of Greensboro for Annette’s care.

Annette was born on August...

Jerry Glenn Griffin

Jerry Glenn Griffin

Nov 29, 2023

Jerry "Jay" Glenn Griffin, 71, of Franklin Park, IL passed away unexpectedly at his home on November 29, 2023.

Jay, formerly of Reidsville, NC retired from Delta Airlines after 30 years of service. He enjoyed his many trips around the world, and all his colleagues he met during his years at Delta.

Jay is preceded in death by his father...