OBITUARIES

Sandra Dianne Bolden

Sandra Dianne Bolden

Jan 18, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sandra "Dianne" Waller Bolden, beautiful beloved wife, mother, granny, great granny, sister, aunt, and friend. Dianne left her earthly home to go to her forever Heavenly home on January 18, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones in her home in Jacksonville, NC. 

Dianne was preceded in death by her late...

Christopher Ryan Pryor

Christopher Ryan Pryor

Jan 17, 2025

Christopher Ryan Pryor, 43, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025, at his home.

A graveside service will be held at Hickory Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 25, 2025, with Rev. Lee Eggers officiating. The family will receive friends after the service and other times at the home of his aunt, Janice East. 

Chris was born...

Douglas Wainwright Ross

Douglas Wainwright Ross

Jan 17, 2025

Douglas Wainwright Ross, 82, went home to be with The Lord Friday, January 17, 2025, at Brookdale of Reidsville.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM, January 22, 2025, at New Lebanon Church with Pastor Jaret McBryde and Dr. Mark Harris officiating. The burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening 6:00 – 8:00...

Weldon Keith Knowles

Weldon Keith Knowles

Jan 16, 2025

Weldon “Keith” Knowles, 59, of Reidsville, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at his home, surrounded by family.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Wilkerson Funeral Home, with burial to follow at New Hope Primitive Baptist Church in Reidsville. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one...

Mattie Rebecca "Becky" Baynes Wilson

Mattie Rebecca "Becky" Baynes Wilson

Jan 14, 2025



Mattie Rebecca “Becky” Wilson, 91, left her earthly home on Tuesday, January 14th, 2025. Her strong faith and unwavering dedication to God provided comfort as she passed peacefully, reuniting with her loved ones in heaven.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Dr. Ron Tuck officiating. The family will...

Herbert Tuttle Robertson

Herbert Tuttle Robertson

Jan 14, 2025

Herbert Tuttle Robertson, 96, of Reidsville passed away on January 14, 2025, at Annie Penn Memorial Hospital.

Herbert was born in Reidsville and was the son of Jim Will and Eliza Kate Scott Robertson. In 1948 he married his high school sweetheart Pauline Wall. Herbert and Pauline were married for 73 years and had two children, Donnie Robertson (Beth Robertson) and...

James Melvin Minor

James Melvin Minor

Jan 13, 2025

It is with peaceful hearts that we announce the passing of James Melvin Minor, 84, of Reidsville. He went home to be with the Lord on January 13, 2025, while at home surrounded by those he loved.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, January 17, 2025, at Spirit and Truth Baptist Church in Elon, NC with...

Marilyn Klaven Goldman

Marilyn Klaven Goldman

Jan 13, 2025

Marilyn Ruth Klavan Goldman, 84, passed away peacefully at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro.

Marilyn was born in Washington, DC to the late Jacob Klavan and Jean Schwartz Klavan. She relocated from Upper Marlboro, Maryland, to Reidsville, North Carolina in 2006. Her most significant passions in life were horses and swimming, from which a great number of her extended family and...

Sarah Elizabeth Doom

Sarah Elizabeth Doom

Jan 9, 2025

Sarah Elizabeth Small Doom, 77, of Reidsville, NC, passed away peacefully at her family farm on January 9, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was known for her captivating sense of humor, outgoing personality, and loving heart, making a lasting impression on all who knew her.

Sarah was born on September 23, 1947, to Berlon Kellum Small and Thelma Rhae...

India McCollum Stone

India McCollum Stone

Jan 9, 2025

India McCollum Stone, 100, passed away at her home on January 9, 2025. 

 Funeral services will be held Monday, January 13, 2025, at 3 PM at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Pastor Nick Decker officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. The family will receive friends and family one hour prior at Wilkerson Funeral Home and other times at her home. 

 India...

Mary Dixon Reynolds

Mary Dixon Reynolds

Jan 2, 2025

Thoroughbred enthusiast Mary Dixon Reynolds, 64, passed away on January 2, 2025, at home in Greensboro, NC. She had an unparalleled passion for horse racing, and her love for horses was truly inspiring. In her youth, she was an accomplished equestrian and won many ribbons on her horses, Brandywine and ShahAman. Out of the saddle, she was a determined advocate...

Pauline Chaney Gunn

Pauline Chaney Gunn

Dec 30, 2024

Pauline “Polly” Chaney Gunn, 94, of Reidsville, North Carolina, passed peacefully on December 30, 2024.

A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, January 3, 2024, from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM at Wilkerson Funeral Home.

Polly was born on October 6, 1930, in Guilford County, and was blessed with the parents of William Riley Chaney and June Angle Chaney. Polly was...

Donnie Robert O'Bryant

Donnie Robert O'Bryant

Dec 28, 2024

Donald (Donnie) Robert O'Bryant was born on September 18, 1957, to David Robert O'Bryant and Charlotte Bell Brown. He was raised by David and his wife, Marvine Roach O'Bryant.

Donnie never met a stranger. He was a friend to all and could talk to anyone. He was always ready to help anyone who needed help. He started his work career on...

Doris Jean Hooper

Doris Jean Hooper

Dec 28, 2024

Doris Roberts Hooper, 92 years of age, passed away peacefully at her home on Gilliam Road, Reidsville, NC. Doris was born March 30, 1932, in McLeansville, NC to Tom & Aubrie Roberts. Her family includes brother, Billy Roberts and his daughters, Kimberly, Tammy and their children as well as Herbert’s family. 

The body will lie in state at Wilkerson Funeral Home...

Elsie "Sis" Wall Garner

Elsie "Sis" Wall Garner

Dec 26, 2024

Elsie “Sis” Wall Garner, 74, passed away at her home on Thursday, December 26, 2024.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 30 , 2024, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Pastor Phil Surrett officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 29, 2024, and other times at the home. Burial...

Jay W. Lankford

Jay W. Lankford

Dec 23, 2024

Jay Wesley Lankford, 82, passed away at his home on Monday, December 23, 2024.

There will be a celebration of his life at a later date.

Jay was born in Rockingham County to the late, John Grady Lankford, Sr. and Ellen Carol Lankford. He had a very successful and long career as a farrier, shoeing his last horse at the age of...

Sarah "Sally" A. Wells

Sarah "Sally" A. Wells

Dec 23, 2024

Sarah (Sally) A. Wells went to be with the Lord today, Monday, December 23, 2024.

Born and raised in Chapel Hill on Franklin Street, Sally married and moved to Ruffin, NC where she lived her remaining years in Rockingham County. 

Sally loved her family and she loved Jesus Christ. Before retiring, she spent 30 years as a healthcare professional. Volunteering with Salvation...

Peggy Hawkins Powell

Peggy Hawkins Powell

Dec 22, 2024

Peggy Hawkins Powell, 81, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday December 22, 2024, at her home in Browns Summit.

A memorial service will be held at Hope River Church in Gibsonville on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at 11:00am with Pastor Larry Pope officiating. The family will receive friends after the service during the reception at the...

Carl Wayne King

Carl Wayne King

Dec 21, 2024

Carl Wayne King, 78, of Summerfield, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Evergreen Memory Gardens with Pastor Gerald Mills officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Wilkerson Funeral Home.

Wayne was born in Rockingham County to the late Carl Vester King...

Harold Sands

Harold Sands

Dec 21, 2024

Harold Sands, 88, of Reidsville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 21, 2024.

A graveside service will be held at Evergreen Memorial Gardens on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Marty Brim officiating.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Ruth, Henry, and Francis; and neice Mirian.

Harold was born in...

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