OBITUARIES
Larry Vaughn Atkinson
Oct 16, 2020
Larry Vaughn Atkinson, 57, of Reidsville, passed away on October 16, 2020. A graveside memorial service was held at 3:30 PM Friday, March 12, 2021 at Guilford Memorial Park with Pastor Wayne Roberson officiating. Larry was born in Guilford County, NC to the late Ben Richard Atkinson and Beverly White Atkinson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in...
Ricky Dale Loftis
Oct 16, 2020
Ricky Dale Loftis, 68, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2020 at Moses Cone Hospital. A graveside service will be held at 1:00PM on Tuesday, October, 20, 2020 at Reidlawn Cemetery with Rev. Wayne Knight officiating. At other times you may visit with the family at the home. You may sign the register book and see Ricky at Wilkerson Funeral...
Michael Lee Mears
Oct 15, 2020
Michael Lee Mears,74, passed away in his home in Colonial Beach, VA on October 15, 2020. He was born in Greensboro, NC in June of 1946, the son of Lee R. Mears and Mary C. Mears.
Mike graduated from Bradwell Institute in Hinesville, GA, where he lettered in Basketball, Football, and Track. In addition to his athletic skill and academic...
Arthur "Ott" Robert Hawkins
Oct 14, 2020
Arthur "Ott" Robert Hawkins, 81, passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 14, 2020.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kevin Murrell officiating. Burial will follow in Apples Chapel Christian Church Cemetery. At other times the family will be at the home.
Ott was born in Rockingham...
Charles Columbus Carter, Sr.
Oct 14, 2020
Charles Columbus Carter, Sr., 80, of 810 Walters St., went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Carter, known as “Monk” to his CB radio friends, was born August 11, 1940, in Reidsville, NC. He was a truck driver for Watkins and Burton Motor Lines until a motorcycle accident...
James Wesley Sneed
Oct 14, 2020
James Wesley Sneed, 48, of 285 Spring Drive, Collinsville passed away unexpectedly at his home, Wednesday, October 14, 2020. A private funeral service will be held Friday at Wilkerson Funeral Home. James was born in Reidsville and worked as an electrician. He was preceded in death by his mother Betty Sneed and his brother Roger Lawson. James is survived by...
Lonnie "Preston" Cox, Jr.
Oct 14, 2020
Lonnie “Preston” Cox, Jr., 80 years of age, went home to be with The Lord on Wednesday, October 14th, 2020 at his home in Reidsville, NC. Preston was born January 6th, 1940 in Rockingham County to the late Lonnie Preston Cox, Sr. and Janie Bailey Cox. He was the fourth child of seven children and the family’s first son. He...
Dr. Jerome Irvin "Jerry" Davis
Oct 6, 2020
Dr. Jerome Irvin “Jerry” Davis, 73, of Greensboro, passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital. A celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Wilkerson Funeral Home. Jerry was born in Guilford County to the late Kirby and Claire Huneycutt Davis. He graduated from Wake Forest University and...
Billy Rasco King
Oct 6, 2020
Billy Rasco King Sr., 80, changed his address and moved to heaven on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. Because Billy and his wife Becky went home to be with the Lord so close together; a joint graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens with Rev. Dave Huggins officiating. Billy was born in...
Bertie "Marie" Herbaugh McCarter
Oct 5, 2020
Bertie “Marie” Herbaugh McCarter, 83, of Reidsville, journeyed home to be with the Lord on October 5, 2020. A graveside memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday October 8, 2020 at Gilmore Memorial Park with son-in-law, Rev. Terry Larsen officiating. Out of respect for Mr. McCarter, please adhere to social distancing and mask guidelines. Marie was born...
Rebecca "Becky" King
Oct 3, 2020
UPDATE: Becky's husband, Billy King passed away on on Tuesday, October 6, 2020. They will have a joint graveside service at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Rebecca “Becky” McGuire King, 80, changed her address and moved to heaven on Saturday, October 3, 2020. A private graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2020...
Tony Scott "Scotty" Gilstrap, Jr.
Oct 2, 2020
Tony Scott Gilstrap, Jr. (“Scotty”) journeyed home to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, October 2, 2020 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC. Scotty was surrounded by his loving family. Born October 27, 1980 in Warner Robins, Georgia, Scotty was a long-term employee of DISCCA Environmental Services in Greensboro where he acted as Warehouse Manager. Scotty had a...
Donald Wayne Barham
Oct 2, 2020
Donald Wayne Barham, 80, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020 at Moses Cone Hospital. A Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, October 5, 2020 at Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kevin Cochran and Rev. AC Brock officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Bethel Church Cemetery in Summerfield. Wayne was born in Forsyth County to...
James Cecil Stone
Sep 27, 2020
James Cecil Stone, 89, of 1516 Wolf Island Road, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, September 27, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving wife, and family. There will be a private graveside service at Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church Cemetery later this week with Dennis Chapmon, Steve Heston and Randy Hester officiating. Cecil will be available...
Harold "Wayne" Isley
Sep 27, 2020
Harold "Wayne" Isley, Sr., 76, of Reidsville, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family Sunday, September 27, 2020. A graveside service will be held at Maple Lawn Cemetery at 1:00 PM Thursday, October 1st, 2020 with Richard Ashe officiating. Wayne was born in Rockingham County to the late George Homer Isley Sr. and Grace Moore Isley. He...
Jack Arnold Freeman
Sep 26, 2020
Jack Arnold Freeman, 87, of Reidsville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at his home. A graveside service will be held Wednesday September 30, 2020 at Reidlawn Cemetery at 2:00 PM with Rev. Lyle Milligan officiating. Jack was born to the late John Moten Freeman and Louise Mae Love Freeman in Alamance County. He...
Vance Wayne Hester
Sep 25, 2020
Vance W. Hester, 72, formerly of High Point, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020 at Hospice of Rockingham County. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, September 27, 2020 at Hickory Chapel Wesleyan Church in High Point with Preacher Bobby Lovings officiating. Vance was born in Guilford County to the late Homa and Dorothy Cowan Hester. He...
Margaret Ruth Knighten
Sep 25, 2020
Margaret Ruth Knighten, 94, of Reidsville went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 25, 2020 at Piney Grove Nursing and Rehab. A graveside service will be held 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at Reidlawn Cemetery with Pastor. James Woods officiating the service. Ruth was born in Rockingham County to the late John William Wilson and Annie...
Millard Chavis
Sep 25, 2020
Millard Chavis, 79, of Reidsville, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020 at Annie Penn Hospital. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM Monday, September 28, 2020 at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Rev. Greg Cassady and Brother Wayne Welch officiating. The family will gather from 2:00 – 3:00 PM. Millard was born in Robeson County, NC to the...
Barbara Lynn Borden
Sep 25, 2020
Barbara Lynn Borden, 82, of Reidsville, passed away peacefully at Moses Cone Hospital, Friday, September 25, 2020. A memorial service will be held at Tabernacle Baptist Church on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. Barbara was a native of Nassau County, NY and was the daughter of the late, Alfred and Katherine Knoop. Her life was filled with travel...
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