OBITUARIES

James Mason James

James Mason James

Apr 29, 2024

Jim James entered the gates of Heaven April 29, 2024. He is survived by his wife LaVonne of Reidsville, son Todd and wife Sarah Thompson, grandsons Hudson (Katie Klinefelter) and Holland, all of Greensboro. Jim retired from the IT department at UNCG and continued to be a “computer nerd”. He enjoyed his time at Carolina so much that he actually...

Eugene McCall Ingram

Eugene McCall Ingram

Jul 13, 2024

On Saturday, July 13, Eugene McCall Ingram, 85, of Reidsville passed to his eternal home surrounded by his loving family.

A private interment ceremony will be held for the family on Tuesday and will be officiated by Pastor Phil Surrett.

All are welcome to a celebration of Gene’s life and causal visitation with the family on Thursday, July 18, 5:00-7:00 PM at...

Donna White

Donna White

Jul 12, 2024

Donna White, 65, of Eden, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, at Forsyth Medical Center.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at Wilkerson Funeral Home. There will be a private burial at Lakeview Memorial Park. 

Donna was born in Mt. Airy, NC and lived most of her life in Greensboro. She was...

Wendy Lynn Statzer

Wendy Lynn Statzer

Jul 11, 2024

Wendy Lynn Statzer (McGarry/Brady), 58 passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024, in Reidsville North Carolina.

Wendy was born in Vallejo California to the late Robert “Bob” Patrick McGarry and Vicky Lee Myers. 

Along with her parents she is preceded in death by maternal grandparents Esther Potts, Clifford Myers as well as paternal grandparents Jo Kloski and John McGarry. 

Wendy is survived by...

Edith Case Collins

Edith Case Collins

Jul 11, 2024

 Edith Case Collins, of Reidsville and formerly of Mayodan, NC, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, at The Gibson House at Ancora Compassionate Care, in Wentworth, NC on Thursday, July 11, 2024.

A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, July 20, 2024, at First Baptist Church of Reidsville with Dr. Lance Cole officiating....

Shirley Ann Leake Griffin

Shirley Ann Leake Griffin

Jul 9, 2024

Shirley Ann Leake Griffin, 89 of Reidsville passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 9th, 2024, surrounded by her girls.

A funeral service will be held at Wilkerson Funeral Home on Saturday, July 13th at 11:00 A.M. with Rev Gordon Fisher Officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home and burial will follow the...

Harold Wayne Loftis

Harold Wayne Loftis

Jul 8, 2024

Mr. Harold Wayne Loftis, age 76 of 2046 Joe Cobb Road, Ruffin, NC passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024, at his residence. Harold was born on April 15, 1948, in Rockingham County, NC to the late Adolphus (Boyd) and Audrey Loftis.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM ,Thursday, July 11, 2024, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Pastor...

George William Smith, Jr.

George William Smith, Jr.

Jul 7, 2024

George William Smith, Jr., 82, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 7, 2024, at Hospice of Alamance County.

Funeral services will be held at 2PM on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Camp Springs Community Church in Reidsville, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, from...

Joan Bean Craddock

Joan Bean Craddock

Jul 5, 2024

Joan Bean Craddock, 76, of Morehead City, went home to be with The Lord, Friday, July 5, 2024, at her home.

A graveside funeral service will be held 3:00 PM, Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Roselawn Memorial Gardens with Pastor Duane King officiating.

Joan was born in Davidson County to the late John and Elizabeth Bean. She was a committed woman of...

Carlton Earl Austin

Carlton Earl Austin

Jul 4, 2024

Carlton Earl Austin loving husband of Barbara Ann Rankin Austin passed July 4, 2024. Carlton was born to Daniel and Muriel Austin on January 9, 1935 in Reidsville, NC.

Carlton loved the Lord and his calm, sweet spirit was bestowed on his wife and all that knew him.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM, Tuesday July 9, 2024 at Wilkerson Funeral...

Floyd Earl Caulder, Sr.

Floyd Earl Caulder, Sr.

Jun 29, 2024

Floyd Earl Caulder, Sr., 66, passed away at his home on Saturday, June 29, 2024. 

A celebration of life will be held at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Pastor Billy Harmon officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service and other times at home.

Floyd was born in Robeson County to...

Janice Swaney Smith

Janice Swaney Smith

Jun 28, 2024

Janice Swaney Smith, 82, of Browns Summit, passed away at her home on Friday, June 28, 2024.

 Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM, Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Hope River Church, with Pastor Billy Roy officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM.

Janice was born...

Bobbie "Gail" Kennon Eggers

Bobbie "Gail" Kennon Eggers

Jun 26, 2024

Bobbie “Gail” Kennon Eggers, 73, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024.

A funeral service will be held at Hickory Grove United Methodist Church on Sunday, June 30th, 2024, at 4:00 PM with Rev. Sue Anne Morris officiating. The family will receive friends at Wilkerson Funeral Home from 5:00- 7:00 PM on Saturday, June 29, 2024, and other times at the...

William Flint Hawkins, Jr.

William Flint Hawkins, Jr.

Jun 25, 2024

William Flint “Jr” Hawkins, Jr., 63, of Caswell County, Ruffin, NC passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at his home.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, June 27, 2024 at Greenview Cemetery with Rev. Dennis Chapmon officiating. 

Junior was born in Reidsville, NC to William Hawkins, Sr. and Juanita Hawkins. He made a living doing what he...

William "Bill" Albert Kingree Jr.

William "Bill" Albert Kingree Jr.

Jun 22, 2024

William Albert Kingree Jr.

Bill Kingree, 62, of Dawsonville, GA, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024. A Celebration of Life will be held at 6:30 pm Tuesday, June 25, at Jekyll Brewing in Alpharetta, GA. A gravesite funeral will be held at 10:00 am. Thursday, June 27, at Fairview Baptist Church cemetery in Reidsville, NC. 

 Bill was born on June 30,...

Rockey Ray Chapman

Rockey Ray Chapman

Jun 22, 2024

Rockey Ray Chapman, 62, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Moses Cone Hospital.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00PM on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with burial to follow at Evergreen Memory Gardens. A public viewing will be held one hour prior to the service from 1:00-2:00PM.

As an adolescent,...

James "Jim" Robert Childs

James "Jim" Robert Childs

Jun 22, 2024

James “Jim” Robert Childs, 95, passed away on Saturday June 22, 2024, at Annie Penn Hospital.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

James was born in Elba, Alabama to the late Roy and Roberta Childs on August 31, 1928. He grew up with a great love for hunting, fishing, and frog-gigging. He once shot a fellow fisherman in the leg...

James Howard Knighten

James Howard Knighten

Jun 21, 2024

James Howard Knighten, Jr., 77, of Reidsville went home to be with The Lord Friday June 21, 2024, at Annie Penn Hospital. 

Howard was born in Rockingham County and was the son of the late Ruth and James Knighten. He lived in Tennessee for over 35 years and retired from The Grand Ole' Opry Hotel. He loved the mountains and country...

Michael Wesley Bolejack

Michael Wesley Bolejack

Jun 21, 2024

Michael “Mike” Wesley Bolejack was born April 17, 1958, to the late Margaret Moore Strader and Alver W. Bolejack. One of 3 children, the only son and his momma’s favorite. Mike was a son, a brother, a husband, a father, a grandfather, a confidant and a friend.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Wilkerson Funeral Home...

Kayla Hope Steffey

Kayla Hope Steffey

Jun 20, 2024

Kayla Hope Steffey 

 Our Unicorn Mermaid, 

 Kayla Hope Steffey, went home to be with the Lord on June 20th, 2024. 

Hope was born May 16, 2009, in High Point, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Natalie Ann Norman and Shon Steffey. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her older brothers: Blaze Norman and Drake Steffey, her grandparents: Robert and...

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