OBITUARIES
Betty Scott Biggs
Aug 17, 2025
Betty Scott Biggs, 94, of Reidsville, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, August 17, 2025.
A graveside service will be held at 12:00 PM Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum with Tommy Scott and David Bibee officiating.
Betty was born in Rockingham County to the late Henry Benton Scott and Katherine Shelton Scott. She grew up...
Alan Dean Rutland
Aug 14, 2025
Dean Rutland, 61, of Browns Summit, was called to his heavenly home on Thursday, August 14, 2025.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Wilkerson Funeral Home, with his son Michael Rutland, and brother, Wade Golden, officiating. Family and friends are invited to gather an hour prior for visitation.
Dean was married to the...
Janet Austin Wood
Aug 13, 2025
Janet Austin Wood, 90, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 13th, 2025 with her family by her side. A funeral will be held at Wilkerson Funeral Home, Monday August 18th, 2025, at 11:00AM, with Pastor Ron Tuck officiating. Burial will follow at Evergreen Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to...
Reida Lyn Medley
Aug 13, 2025
Reida Lyn Medley, 52, of Reidsville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at the Penn Nursing Center after suffering a stroke earlier this year. Graveside services will be held at 10:00am on Friday, August 15, 2025, at Evergreen Memory Gardens with Rev. Dwayne Anders officiating.
Reida was born on July 11, 1973, to Lena B. and the late John...
Kathleen Teresa Struble Merchak
Aug 10, 2025
Kathleen Teresa Struble Merchak, 80, of Reidsville, passed away on August 10, 2025. A private family Graveside Service will be held at Evergreen Memory Gardens with Father Nohe Torres officiating.
Kathleen was born in Paterson, New Jersey, to the late Arthur Vincent Struble and Ethel Whickham Struble. Originally from New Jersey, Kathleen moved to Reidsville in 2001. While living in New...
Dovie Teresa Powell
Aug 10, 2025
Dovie Teresa Powell, a beloved figure in the lives of her family and friends, departed to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on August 10, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on October 3, 1953, Dovie embodied the essence of love, compassion, and resilience throughout her life.
A visitation to honor Dovie's life will be held at Wilkerson Funeral Home...
Joseph L. Bishop
Aug 5, 2025
Joseph L. Bishop, 86, of Browns Summit passed away Tuesday August 5, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin Cochran officiating. A private family burial will be held at Lakeview Cemetery at a later date. The family will receive friends following the service and,...
Donald Hammond
Jul 30, 2025
Donald Hammond, 77, of 3065 Old US Hwy 29 Lot #3, went home to be with The Lord on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Ancora Compassionate Care Gibson House.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, August 3, 2025, at Lively Stones Baptist Church, (2347 Chandler Mill Road, Pelham) with Pastor Michael Kent officiating.
He was born and raised in...
Brian Casey Thames
Jul 29, 2025
Brian Casey Thames, age 42, passed away at his home in Reidsville, North Carolina, on Tuesday, July 29, 2025. He was born on April 18, 1983, in Brookhaven, Mississippi, and grew up in Brandon, MS.
Brian loved the outdoors, was an avid online gamer, and a passionate reader who especially enjoyed the works of Edgar Allan Poe, Christina Rossetti, Stephen King,...
Leon Bryant Smith
Jul 27, 2025
Leon Bryant Smith, 73, of Reidsville, went home to be with the Lord on July 27, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Pastor Chris Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Reidlawn Cemetery.
Leon was born in Guilford County to the late Herman Bryant Smith and Annie Coleman Smith....
Tina Bacon
Jul 25, 2025
Tina Bacon passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025. She was an incredibly loving wife and fiercely devoted mother who lived her life with optimism, independence, and grit.
She loved animals and moved to the Reidsville area to open a kennel, which she ran successfully for many years. She later opened a local gift shop and continued to find ways to...
Lannah Lea Jones
Jul 23, 2025
With hearts full of love and sorrow, we announce the passing of our precious daughter, Lannah Lea Jones, who was born on July 11, 2025 and passed peacefully in our arms on July 23, 2025.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, August 2, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Wilkerson Funeral Home, followed by a funeral service. Burial...
Keith Allen Barker
Jul 21, 2025
In Reidsville, NC – Keith Allen Barker, 68, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025, in Reidsville, NC. Born on November 27, 1956, Keith was a beloved son, brother, father, and grandfather, known for his unwavering faith, generous spirit, and captivating stories.
A dedicated patriot, Keith proudly served his country for 23 years in the United States military. He spent 20...
James Diery Wright, Jr.
Jul 17, 2025
James D. Wright, 82, of Ruffin, NC, went to be with the Lord on July 17, 2025, at his home.
His greatest accomplishment was creating a Christian home with his wife of 60 years, Shirley Faye Parker Wright, for his children and grandchildren.
A native of Patrick County, VA, he was born on Pole Bridge Road and graduated from Hardin Reynolds Memorial...
Jacqueline Hooper Gillie
Jul 14, 2025
Jacqueline Hooper Gillie, 95, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 14, 2025.
A graveside service will be held at Evergreen Memory Gardens on Monday, July 21, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. with Ted Hopkins officiating.
Jacqueline was born in Rockingham County to the late William Hooper and Lula Wilson Hooper. After high school, she started a career working for Southern Bell in 1949...
Tommy Odell Williams, Jr.
Jul 12, 2025
Tommy Odell Williams, Jr. was born in Marshall, Texas, on October 14, 1957, to Joyce Marie Carr, who resides in Compton, California, and the late Tommie Odell Williams, Sr.
Tommy was married to Betty McDuffie, and two children came from this union before they later divorced. Tommy graduated from Los Angeles High School. After high school, he enlisted in the United...
Edward Shawn Mitchell
Jul 12, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, devoted father and cherished friend, Edward “Shawn” Mitchell. Shawn passed unexpectedly at Annie Penn Hospital on July 12, 2025.
Shawn was born on March 9, 1979 to the late Tammy Mitchell at Duke University Hospital. He lived in Roanoke Rapids, NC in the beginning...
Carol Francis Hopkins
Jul 12, 2025
Carol Francis Hopkins, 64, of Ruffin took an unexpected heavenly flight on July 12, 2025.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM, Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Pastor Phil Surrett officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Carmel Global Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Carol was born in Rockingham County...
Sherry Louise Trent Fish
Jul 11, 2025
Sherry Louise Trent Fish, went home to her Lord and Savior on July 11, 2025, following a brave battle with cancer.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at Ruffin Stacey Baptist Church, where she was a member, with Pastor Terry Larsen officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service and other times at...
Steven Chris Lattimer
Jul 11, 2025
Steven Chris Lattimer, 68, of Reidsville, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 11, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at Sandy Cross Wesleyan Church, with Pastor Heath Lloyd officiating.
Steve was born on May 25, 1957, in Oberlin, Ohio, to Barbara Jean Felver Lattimer and the late James...
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