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2024 Wilkerson Memorial Service

2024 Wilkerson Memorial Service

Dec 3, 2024

The Wilkerson Family and Staff would like to extend an invitation to the families we have served this year. We are hosting our annual memorial service at 6:00 PM Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel. 

Christmas is a challenging time of year for those who have lost a loved one. We would like to take the time to...

Bobby Roland Jones

Bobby Roland Jones

Nov 18, 2024

Bobby Roland Jones, 84, of 1251 Almond Road, went home to be with The Lord on November 18, 2024, at his home. 

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, November 25, 2024, at Danville Memorial Gardens with Pastor Gary Clark officiating. Military Honors will be performed by the Danville Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 12:00...

Bessie Inez Smith Klapp

Bessie Inez Smith Klapp

Nov 18, 2024

Bessie Inez Smith Klapp, 95, of Reidsville passed away peacefully on Monday, November 18, 2024.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 22, 2024, at Christian Fellowship Church with Rev. Bill McKinney and Rev. Russell McKinney officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church. A burial will follow the...

Harry Lee Harrelson

Harry Lee Harrelson

Nov 16, 2024

Harry Lee Harrelson, 86, won the ultimate race, meeting Jesus in Heaven's victory lane on Saturday, November 16th 2024.

Visitation will be held at Wilkerson Funeral Home in Reidsville on Tuesday, November 19th from 5:30-8:00 PM. The funeral will be held on Wednesday, November 20th at Thompsonville Baptist Church at 2 PM with burial following at Evergreen Memory Gardens with Pastor...

Carol Ann Taylor

Carol Ann Taylor

Nov 15, 2024

Carol Ann Strader Taylor, 85, of Reidsville went home to be with the Lord, Friday, November 15, 2024.

 A celebration of life service will be held on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at Mt. Carmel Global Methodist Church, 361 Mount Carmel Church Rd., Reidsville, NC. The family will receive friends from 1:30 until 2:45 p.m. at the church. Burial...

Thomas Wayne Billingsley

Thomas Wayne Billingsley

Nov 12, 2024

A hard worker and a hard fighter. The loss is immeasurable, but so is the love left behind. Thomas Wayne Billingsley, 70, of Reidsville, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.

The family will accept visitors this week at the family party house, 479 Penn Road, Reidsville. Visitation will be held at Wilkerson’s Funeral Home in Reidsville on Friday, November 15th...

Willie Pink Ward, Jr.

Willie Pink Ward, Jr.

Nov 12, 2024

Willie Pink Ward, Jr., 85, of Reidsville went home to be with the Lord on November 12, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, November 15, 2024, at Reidlawn Cemetery with Pastor Phil Surrett officiating.

Willie was born in Rockingham County to the late Willie Pink Ward, Sr., and Viola Mae Sparks Ward. Willie was a devoted...

Gladys Williams Hunt

Gladys Williams Hunt

Nov 10, 2024

Gladys Williams Hunt, 73, of 130 Andys Trail, went home to be with The Lord on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at the Gibson House.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Friday, November 15, 2024, at Midway United Methodist Church, (10930 US Highway 158 West, Reidsville NC) with Rev. Samuel Moore and Rev. Jonathan Marlowe officiating. The family will...

Irvin Ronald Lee

Irvin Ronald Lee

Nov 5, 2024

Irvin Ronald Lee, 77, passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at Moses Cone Hospital surrounded by his family and friends.

Funeral service will be held at Covington Memorial Wesleyan Church on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at 12:00 PM with Rev. Ralph Clayton and Pastor Buck Garrison officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM -12:00 PM at the church....

John Michael Black

John Michael Black

Nov 1, 2024

John Michael Black, a beloved member of his family and the community, passed away on November 1, 2024, at Annie Penn Hospital. Born on October 19, 1942, in Rockingham County, John lived a life full of creativity, dedication, and love.

A graveside inurnment will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at Reidlawn Cemetery.

He served honorably in the...

Sue B. Aswell

Sue B. Aswell

Nov 1, 2024

Sue B. Aswell, 77, of Reidsville, went home to be with her Jesus on Friday, November 1, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at Wilkerson Funeral Home, with Pastor Matt Norman officiating. Burial will immediately follow the service at Evergreen Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00...

Melinda Jane Bingle

Melinda Jane Bingle

Nov 1, 2024

Melinda Jane Bingle, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully on November 1, 2024, at Moses Cone Hospital, at the age of 69. Born on March 25, 1955, in Terre Haute, Indiana, she brought joy and light to everyone lucky enough to know her.

Memorial service date and time will be announced at a later date.

Melinda's life was...

Ronald Lee Epperley

Ronald Lee Epperley

Oct 31, 2024

Ronald Lee Epperley, a beloved husband, son, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2024, at his home in Reidsville, North Carolina, at the age of 63. Born on March 18, 1961, in Guilford County, Ronald graduated from Northwest Guilford High School in Greensboro, where he laid the foundation for a life dedicated to family, friends, and...

Barbara Ann Moore Walker

Barbara Ann Moore Walker

Oct 29, 2024

Barbara Ann Moore Walker, 86, of Reidsville, went to Heaven to be with her Lord on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Glencoe United Methodist Church with Rev. Matthew Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. 

Barbara was...

Donald Wayne Carver, Sr.

Donald Wayne Carver, Sr.

Oct 27, 2024

Donald Wayne Carver, Sr., 72, of Reidsville, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Wilkerson Funeral Home, with Pastor Phil Surrett officiating. A private family burial will take place at a later time. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Don was...

Richard Boyd Pruitt

Richard Boyd Pruitt

Oct 27, 2024

 

Richard “Dick” Boyd Pruitt, a beloved husband, father, brother, coach, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend passed away on October 27, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and unforgettable memories. Dick embraced life fully, sharing his passions and wisdom with all who knew him.

A beloved coach, Dick taught more than just the rules of the game; he instilled values...

Wendy Dawn Matthewson

Wendy Dawn Matthewson

Oct 22, 2024

Wendy Dawn Matthewson, 54, passed away suddenly at her home on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.

A celebration of life will be held from 1:00 P.M.- 3:00 P.M. at Reidsville Christian Church on Saturday, October 26, 2024.

Wendy was born in Guilford County to Harold Ray Petty Sr and the late, Willa Dean Vernon Petty. She graduated from Northeast Guilford High School. Wendy...

Beulah James Powell

Beulah James Powell

Oct 22, 2024

Beulah Theresa James Powell, 84, Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Moses Cone Hospital on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, October 25, 2024, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Pastor Bob Yeaman officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service and other times at the home...

John Roy Norman, III

John Roy Norman, III

Oct 21, 2024

John Roy Norman, III, 78, of Reidsville passed away Monday, October 21, 2024, at Moses Cone Hospital. 

Graveside services will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Greenview Cemetery with Pastor Ronnie Jones officiating. As we remember John we will also recognize and honor his wife Brenda Pinnix Norman, Jan. 15, 1947, ~ Dec. 22, 2017, and his daughter...

Walter Herman Hilton

Walter Herman Hilton

Oct 21, 2024

Walter Herman Hilton, 93, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2024. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Glencoe United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Matthew Johnson officiating. 

Walter was born in Guilford County to the late E.M. Hilton and Lessie Morgan Hilton, the second youngest of 7 boys. He was raised...

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