OBITUARIES
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;...
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...
Betty McGee
Mar 20, 2025
Betty McGee, affectionately known as "B," passed away on March 20, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on September 29, 1936, in Rockingham County, Betty was beloved by all her family and friends. Her warmth and kindness left an indelible mark on everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her.
The family will receive friends Saturday, March 22, 2025, from...
Judy Lookabill Montgomery
Mar 19, 2025
Judy Wayne Lookabill Montgomery, 81, of Reidsville, while surrounded by her family, peacefully went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.
Judy was born in Rockingham County on August 19, 1943, to the late John Wilbur Lookabill and Nellie Mae Smith Lookabill. She was a lifelong resident of Reidsville and graduated from Reidsville High School. She...
Christine Poindexter Ellington
Mar 19, 2025
Christine Poindexter Ellington, born on June 10, 1932, was a cherished member of her community and beloved by all who had the privilege of knowing her. She peacefully passed away on March 19, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, love, and dedication to her family.
Family and friends will have the opportunity to celebrate Christine's life and legacy during the...
Jackie Boatright
Mar 18, 2025
Jacqueline “Jackie” Sheppard Boatright, 72, of Reidsville, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on Tuesday, March 18, 2025.
Jackie had requested that she be cremated and have an informal gathering for family and friends. The family will gather to celebrate her life, at the home of her daughter, Lisa Lovings, 417 Pannel Road, on Friday, March 21, 2025,...
Carol Rae Burgess
Mar 17, 2025
Carol Rae Chatham Burgess, 75, passed away on Monday March 17, 2025, at Annie Penn Hospital.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, March 21, 2025, at Lively Stones Baptist Church with Rev. Michael Kent officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. A graveside committal will follow the service at the church...
Anthony E. Bachman
Mar 16, 2025
Anthony “Tony” Bachman passed from this good, green earth early Sunday morning, March 16, 2025. If you knew him at all, you know Tony was a kind and compassionate man, who freely helped others. He was steadfast in his friendships and constant in his support. He was a loving husband and great partner in both the struggle and the sweetness...
Robert LeNorman Dupree, II
Mar 16, 2025
Robert “Bob” LeNorman Dupree ll, 32, of Greensboro, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 16th, 2025. He was born in Greensboro, NC on December 16, 1992 to Lori Pearman and the late Robert Dupree.
To know Bob, he was a selfless, loving soul who cared deeply for others. If you were around him you were guaranteed to...
Robert Henry Smith Jr.
Mar 15, 2025
Robert Henry Smith, Jr., affectionately known as Bob, 73, of Reidsville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 7:27 PM at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC.
Born on June 3, 1951, in Reidsville, he was a lifelong resident and had resided at High Grove Long-term Care for the past year.
Bob was a man of diverse interests and a...
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