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Paul Samuel Stewart

Paul Samuel Stewart

Feb 17, 2025

Paul Samuel Stewart, 69, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025.

A graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Greenview Cemetery with Pastor Chris Cox officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 20th, 2025, at Wilkerson Funeral Home and other times at the home of Jaime Williams.

Paul was...

Nancy Toler King

Nancy Toler King

Feb 17, 2025

Nancy Toler King, 82, of Reidsville, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, at UNC Health Care.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, February 21, 2025, at Reidlawn Cemetery with Pastor Mark Smith officiating.

Nancy was born in Rockingham County to the late Andrew and Ida Barber Toler. She worked with Chase Bag for over 30 years until...

Clara "Onita" Moore Dixon

Clara "Onita" Moore Dixon

Feb 17, 2025

Clara "Onita" Moore Dixon, 87, of Summerfield, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 17, 2025.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Glencoe United Methodist Church with Dr. Donald Haynes and Chaplin Hunter Thompson officiating. Burial will follow at Glencoe United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to...

Janice Marie Mericka

Janice Marie Mericka

Feb 16, 2025

Janice Mericka, 65, of Summerfield, a devoted wife, loving mother, and passionate foodie, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, laughter, and love.

Janice’s greatest joy was her family. She poured her heart into creating a home filled with kindness, support, and, of course, incredible meals. She believed that food was more than just sustenance, it was a way...

Robert "Skip" Lumpkins

Robert "Skip" Lumpkins

Feb 16, 2025

Robert "Skip" Lumpkins, 81, of Ruffin, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 16, 2025. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Mayfield Baptist Church with Pastor Chris McGee officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00–7:00 PM on Friday, February 21,...

Wilbur "Tommy" Harrelson

Wilbur "Tommy" Harrelson

Feb 10, 2025

Wilbur "Tommy" Harrelson, 80, passed away on February 10, 2025, at his home in Ruffin, North Carolina. Born on March 24, 1944, Tommy led a life marked by his dedication to family, service to his country, and a passion for craftsmanship and the outdoors.

Tommy proudly served as a Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps, completing two tours in Vietnam....

Carolyn Annette Crisp

Carolyn Annette Crisp

Feb 10, 2025

Carolyn Annette Crisp, 76, went home to be with the Lord and her other family members, on Monday, February 10, 2025, at her home in Kernersville.

In honor of Carolyn’s wishes, there will not be any formal memorial service.

Carolyn was born on June 17, 1948, to the late Thomas and Iris Knox. She was a devoted Christian and even after her...

Betty McGee Ayers

Betty McGee Ayers

Feb 9, 2025

Betty McGee Ayers, 87, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at her home in Madison.

The family will receive friends at Wilkerson Funeral Home on Saturday, February 15, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM.

Betty was born on May 8, 1937, to the late Walter and Erma McGee in Oxford (Granville County), North Carolina. She was a devoted Jehovah’s Witness who...

Judith Smith Land

Judith Smith Land

Feb 7, 2025

Judith Smith Land, 84, of Reidsville went home to be with the Lord Friday, February 7, 2025. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. She was born in Rockingham County to the late Frederick Darien Smith and Inez Faulkner Smith.

Judy was a wonderful Christian woman with a heart full of love. She had a passion...

Ann Gammon King

Ann Gammon King

Feb 6, 2025

Ann Gammon King, born on August 19, 1941, went to be with Jesus on February 6, 2025. 

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 7, 2025, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Wilkerson Funeral Home. A graveside service will be conducted on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at 2:00 PM, at the King Family Cemetery.

A cherished soul, she brought warmth and joy to the...

Delores Cockman Coffer

Delores Cockman Coffer

Feb 4, 2025

Delores Cockman Coffer, 85, affectionately known as Dee, passed away peacefully on February 4, 2025, at her residence. 

A graveside service to honor her life will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Lakeview Memorial Park in Greensboro, NC at 2:00 PM officiated by Pastor David Surrett.

Born on March 5, 1939, Dee filled her life with love, laughter, and cherished...

Troy Lucas O'Brien

Troy Lucas O'Brien

Feb 3, 2025

Troy Lucas O'Brien, 44, of Burlington, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Wilkerson Funeral Home, officiated by Troy's uncle, Pastor Eddie O’Brien. Burial at Salisbury National Cemetery will take place at a later date. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the...

Patricia Hooper

Patricia Hooper

Feb 3, 2025

Miss Patricia Ann Hooper of Reidsville, NC, found her peace and solace on February 3, 2025.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 8th, 2025, at Wilkerson Funeral Home, with a visitation an hour prior.

Aunt Pat was an excellent cook and baker, even though she always said, “It was not fit to eat!” Along with her...

Kathy Richmond Roberts

Kathy Richmond Roberts

Feb 2, 2025

Kathy Richmond Roberts, 73, of Reidsville passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 2:00 PM at Wilkerson Funeral Home. Friends and family are invited to gather and share memories during the service. The family will also receive friends at the home. 

Kathy was born in Danville, VA to the...

Roger Dale Pryor

Roger Dale Pryor

Feb 1, 2025

Roger Dale Pryor, 71, of Reidsville, passed away at his residence on February 1st, 2025.

A memorial service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, March 8, 2025 at Spray United Methodist Church in Eden, NC, with Pastor Sue Anne Morris Officiating. 

Roger was a simple man who would help anyone he could, at any time. Known as "Mr. Fix-It," he enjoyed hunting...

Wesley Burton Durham

Wesley Burton Durham

Feb 1, 2025

Wesley Burton Durham, 53, passed away at his home on February 3, 2025. Born on December 9, 1971, he was a beloved son, father, brother, and partner, deeply loved by many. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Pastor Gerry Collins officiating. 

Wesley had a larger-than-life personality and never met...

Elsie Lee Hines Shaw

Elsie Lee Hines Shaw

Jan 31, 2025

Elsie L. Shaw, 90, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2025 at her home in Browns Summit.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, February 3, 2025 at Osceola Baptist Church with Pastor Randall Shaw officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, from 2:00-3:00 PM.

Elsie was...

Robert Thibodeau

Robert Thibodeau

Jan 30, 2025

Robert E. Thibodeau Jr., 65, of Reidsville, North Carolina, formerly of Carver, Massachusetts, passed away at home unexpectedly on Thursday, January 30, 2025. 

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 1 PM at 660 Butter Rd., Wentworth, NC.

Bob was born May 17, 1959, in Duxbury, MA. He was the oldest of four siblings born to...

Benita Capps Lawrence

Benita Capps Lawrence

Jan 30, 2025

Dr. Benita Capps Lawrence passed away peacefully in the arms of her family on Thursday, January 30, 2025. Benita was a force of fierce love in this world and she used her significant intellect, kindness, and strength to bolster her family, serve her community, and navigate a myriad of medical complexities that were a constant in her adult life.

A celebration...

Kay Gerringer Wagoner

Kay Gerringer Wagoner

Jan 30, 2025

Kay Gerringer Wagoner, 80, went home to be with the Lord on January 30, 2025. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Wilkerson Funeral Home in Reidsville. The funeral service will be held at Friendship United Methodist Church on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 2 p.m. Reverend Kevin Cochran will officiate,...