OBITUARIES
Ned Pruitt Sr.
Apr 15, 2025
Ned Pruitt Sr., a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on April 15, 2025, at the age of 56.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, followed by a funeral service beginning at 2:00 PM. Both events will take place at Wilkerson Funeral Home in Reidsville, NC. Burial will follow...
Paula Ann Edwards
Apr 15, 2025
Paula Ann Edwards, 59, of Brown Summit, passed away on April 15, 2025, at UNC Hospital.
A celebration of her life will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, April 26, 2025, at Covington Wesleyan Church, 3218 Vance Street Extension, Reidsville, with Pastor Buck Garrison officiating
Paula was born in Middlesex County, CT to Bonnie Edwards Coke and the late Richard Edwards. She...
Jill Smothers Neal Strader
Apr 13, 2025
Jill Smothers Neal Strader, 94, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at her home. Join us in celebrating Mom’s life at her homegoing service, which will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, April 18, 2025, at Liberty Wesleyan Church in Summerfield, NC. Her pastors, Rev. Danny Janes and Rev...
Dana Slaydon Taylor
Apr 12, 2025
Dana Slaydon Taylor, 66, of Summerfield, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
A memorial service will be held at Fairview Baptist Church, Saturday, April 19th, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Heath Lloyd officiating. The family will receive friends at their home in Summerfield.
Dana worked at the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Department for 30 years. She...
Paul Monroe Wilson
Apr 11, 2025
Paul Monroe Wilson, 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 11, 2025.
A graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, at Reidlawn Cemetery with Rev. Ralph Clayton officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home and other times at Paul’s residence.
Paul was born in Rockingham County...
Brittany Nicole Hopper
Apr 9, 2025
Brittany Nicole Hopper, 35, of Reidsville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 leaving behind many who will remember her with love, fond memories, and gratitude for the moments they shared.
A service to celebrate her life will be held at 6:00 PM on Thursday April 17, 2025, at Wilkerson Funeral Home followed by a memorial service at 7:00PM with...
Ruth Allen Moore
Apr 9, 2025
Ruth Allen Moore passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Moses Cone Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00PM on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Rev. Kevin Cochran officiating. Burial will follow at New Lebanon Christian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Wilkerson Funeral Home one hour prior to the service, beginning at...
Willie Jeff Jones
Apr 7, 2025
Willie Jeff Jones, 93, passed away on April 7, 2025, at Brookdale Assisted Living in Reidsville.
A graveside service will be held at Evergreen Memory Gardens on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at 2:00PM with Chaplin Linwood Carver officiating. Military honors will be performed by the Rockingham County Veterans Honor Guard.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Lilly Jones;...
Gary Denny
Apr 6, 2025
Gary Denny passed away on April 6, 2025.
Per Gary's wishes, there will not be any formal funeral services or memorials.
He was born to James and Maude Denny on October 18, 1964. He was the biggest Beatles Fan.
He is predeceased by both parents.
He is survived by his wife, Kim Denny; brother, Jay Denny (Cheryl); nephews, Kevin, Hayden; niece, Jamie and many...
Julie Shue Knight
Apr 5, 2025
Julie Shue Knight, 56, of Knight Road went home to be with The Lord Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.
Funeral services will be held at Noon, Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Mt Bethel Covenant Church in Summerfield, with Pastor Olaf Van De Klashorst officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service...
J L Anderson
Apr 5, 2025
JL Anderson, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday April 5, 2025.
A graveside funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, with Rev. Rick Church at Reidlawn Cemetery.
JL Anderson was born in Wilkes County to the late Edmond Letcher Anderson and Ivy Jeanette Estep. He was a long-time tobacco farmer in Bethany, NC....
Wayne Handy
Apr 1, 2025
Wayne Jackson Handy, May 14, 1935-April 1, 2025. Wayne was born the youngest of five children in Eden, North Carolina and grew up on a farm helping his parents in the fields. He graduated from Reidsville High School in 1953 and in 1955 married Marjorie Louise Smith, from Casville North Carolina, after falling for her earlier at a local baseball...
Roger Alan Shaffer
Mar 31, 2025
Roger Alan Shaffer of Ruffin went home to be with his Lord on March 31, 2025, after 83 blessed years. Visitation will begin at 2:00 PM, Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Reidsville Christian Church, 2020 S Park Dr., Reidsville, NC. Service to celebrate his life follows at 3:00 PM with Rev. Shannon Newsome officiating. Burial will be Monday, April 14,...
Bernie Dean Ratliff
Mar 30, 2025
Bernie Dean Ratliff, 73, of Rockingham County, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 30, 2025.
A graveside interment will be held at Evergreen Memorial Gardens on Thursday, April 3, at 2:00 PM.
The family will host a private celebration of life on Thursday, April 3, 2025. The family can be contacted for details.
Bernie loved music. He was an...
Robert Lee Corum
Mar 30, 2025
Robert Lee Corum, 77, of Reidsville, passed away peacefully at his home with the love of his life Angela.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M., Friday, April 4th, 2025, at Wilkerson Funeral Home, with Pastor David Grinnell officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. A graveside committal will follow...
Jesse Lee May
Mar 28, 2025
Jesse Lee May, 77, gained his heavenly wings on Friday, March 28, 2025.
In honor of Jesse’s wishes, there will not be a formal service at this time.
Jesse was born on August 6, 1947, in Guilford County, to the late William Calvin May and Mary Pete Lucas May. He was the owner and operator of Jesse May Grading Contractor in Reidsville....
Gordon Paul Baillargeon
Mar 26, 2025
Gordon Paul Baillargeon “Butch”, 72, of Reidsville, NC & Bucksport, ME, parked his truck for the final time on March 26, 2025.
Gordon was born on April 13, 1952 (Easter Sunday) to William Alfred and Gretchen Brown Baillargeon and was brought home to his 7-generation family homestead in Seabrook, NH.
After graduating from Winnacunnet High School in Hampton, NH in 1970, Gordon...
William Christopher Knight
Mar 23, 2025
William “Chris” Knight, 58, of Summerfield, passed away at his home on Sunday, March 23, 2025.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Chris was born in Guilford County to the late William Lee Knight, Jr. and Martha Whitley Knight. He graduated from Northwest Senior High School in Greensboro in 1984 and worked as a land surveyor for many...
Jimmy Reaves
Mar 20, 2025
Reverend Jimmy Reaves, 92, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 20, 2025.
Mr. Reaves was born in Harnett County, North Carolina, on September 19, 1932 to John and Lillie Reaves. He was a pastor and member of Welcome Baptist Church, Blanch, NC. He was also an honorably discharged member of the Army, having obtained the...
Jackie Knight
Mar 20, 2025
Jackie Knight, a beloved member of her family and community, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2025, in Greensboro, North Carolina. Born on August 6, 1949, in Forsyth County, Jackie was known for her unwavering devotion to family and friends. She leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness that will be cherished by all who knew her.
The family will...
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