OBITUARIES
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
Randy Lee Walker
Jan 28, 2025
Randy Lee Walker, 70, of Reidsville, passed away on January 28, 2025. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Thompsonville Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Ron Jones officiating.
Randy was born in Rockingham County to the late Joseph Lee Walker and Annie Belle Brande Walker. He loved to travel, loved his family, and...
Linda Gail Shoemaker Hamilton
Jan 28, 2025
Linda Gail Shoemaker Hamilton, 85, Of Reidsville passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, surrounded by her family.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Burton Memorial Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Kilgore and Deacon Bobby Mabe officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Linda...
Stephen Drew Wilson
Jan 28, 2025
Stephen Drew Wilson, 56, passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Rev. Phillip Surrett officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 2, 2025, from 5:00-7:00 PM at the funeral home and at other times at the home.
Stephen...
Francine Humphrey Hall
Jan 27, 2025
Following a lengthy battle with multiple illnesses, Francine Humphrey Hall of Carolina Beach passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, January 27th at the age of 83 years.
She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 65 years, Jerry Hall; daughter Barbara Stearrett (David), son John Hall (W. Robert Howell), and niece/adopted daughter Debra Martin (Kevin Hawkins); and grandchildren...
Ronald Eugene Jones
Jan 27, 2025
Ronald Eugene Jones, 83, of Reidsville was received into the arms of Jesus on January 27, 2025. A Graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Evergreen Memory Gardens with Pastor Wayne Robertson officiating. The family will receive friends briefly after the service and other times at the home.
Ronnie was born in Rockingham County to...
Rosemary Gammon East
Jan 25, 2025
Rosemary Gammon East, 70, of Reidsville, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM, Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Evergreen Memory Gardens, with Pastor Phil Surrett officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Wilkerson Funeral Home.
“Rose” was born in Rockingham County to the late Irvin and Geneva...
Brenda Ann Brown Dixon
Jan 24, 2025
Brenda Ann Brown Dixon, 78, of Browns Summit, NC, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025, at Trinity Elms in Forsyth County, following a courageous battle with dementia. She was born on January 27, 1946, in Wayne County, NC, to the late Johnnie Barden Brown and Annie Pearl Thompson Brown, formerly of Smithfield, NC. Brenda graduated from Wilson Mills High...
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