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Thressa Land Willis

Thressa Land Willis

Aug 22, 2016

Reidsville- Mrs. Thressa Land Willis, 90, of Reidsville passed away at Guilford House in Greensboro on Monday, August 22nd, 2016. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday August 24th at Evergreen Memory Gardens with Rev. Jack Land officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Wilkerson Funeral Home. Mrs. Willis was...

Kenneth Warren Perkins

Kenneth Warren Perkins

Aug 22, 2016

Reidsville: Dr. Kenneth Warren Perkins, age 89, of Reidsville, died on August 22, 2016. Dr. Perkins was a native of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, but was a Reidsville resident for over twenty-five years, coming here from Alamance County. Dr.Perkins was a graduate of Berea College in Berea, Kentucky and of Purdue University in Lafayette, Indiana. He was chief zoologist with Carolina Biological...

James Arnold McKinney

James Arnold McKinney

Aug 22, 2016

REIDSVILLE- Mr. James Arnold McKinney Sr, 90, of 1206 Benton Lane, passed away Monday, August 22, 2016. Secure in the blessing of his familyʼs deep love, he left this earth peacefully and now rests in his Savior, Jesus Christʼs eternal embrace. A funeral service will be held 11:00 AM, Friday August 26th at First Presbyterian Church, 318 South Main Street...

Kathy Harrell Watkins

Kathy Harrell Watkins

Aug 22, 2016

Kathy Harrell Watkins, 64, went into the presence of her Lord on Monday, August 22, 2016 from her home. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Maple Lawn Baptist Church with Rev. Robert Pruitt and Rev. Billy Hicks officiating. Burial will follow in Maple Lawn Baptist Cemetery. Kathy was born December 25, 1951 in Guilford...

Henry "Dinkie" Walter McGehee

Henry "Dinkie" Walter McGehee

Aug 22, 2016

Ruffin: Henry “Dinkie” Walter McGehee, Jr., 78, passed away on Monday August 22, 2016 at his home. Funeral services will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Freedom Baptist Church with Rev. Ronnie Warner officiating. Burial will follow in Dan River Cemetery, on Hwy 700. Henry was born in Rockingham County on November 21, 1937 to the late...

Timothy James Stewart

Timothy James Stewart

Aug 21, 2016

Timothy James Stewart, died at home in the wee hours of August 21, 2016. He was 55 years old. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Rev. Allen Myers officiating. Burial will follow in Friendship United Methodist Church Cemetery, located at 5222 NC Hwy 150 East in Browns Summit, NC. Tim...

Donald Reese Shoe

Donald Reese Shoe

Aug 18, 2016

Mr. Donald Reese Shoe, 61, went be with the Lord on Thursday, August 18th, 2016. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 21st, 2016 at two o’clock at Wilkerson Funeral Home. Rev. Tommy Puryear will officiate. Don was born on September 22nd, 1954 in Alamance County to the late Seth Reese Shoe and Joy Belle Smithey Shoe. He...

Charlotte Becker "Becky" Smith Murrell

Charlotte Becker "Becky" Smith Murrell

Aug 18, 2016

Reidsville: Charlotte Becker “Becky” Smith Murrell, 74, of 1085 Harrison Crossroad Loop, went home to be with The Lord, August 18, 2016 at Penn Nursing Center. Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM Monday, August 22, 2016 at Reidsville Christian Church with Mr. Shannon Newsome officiating. The burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends 6:00...

Gustave E. "Gus" Lambert

Gustave E. "Gus" Lambert

Aug 14, 2016

REIDSVILLE – Gustave E. “Gus” Lambert, 93, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2016 at Annie Penn Hospital. Gus was born on October 27, 1922 in Norwich, CT to the late George Lambert, Sr. and Delia Gravline Lambert and was raised in Occum CT. He spent most of his adult life in Lisbon CT and the last 20 years in...

G. Maury Slaughter

G. Maury Slaughter

Aug 12, 2016

Reidsville: Greenhow Maury Slaughter, Jr., 72 of 1320 Pennrose Drive, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, August 12, 2016 at Moses Cone Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 PM , Sunday, August 14, 2016 at Covington Wesleyan Church with Rev. Ralph Clayton officiating. Maury was born in Pittsylvania County, VA to the late Greenhow Maury...

Ralph Amos Whitlow

Ralph Amos Whitlow

Aug 8, 2016

Reidsville: Ralph Amos Whitlow of Reidsville went to his heavenly home on August 8, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, August 13, 2016 at Fairview Baptist Church, 2531 Flat Rock Road, Reidsville with Pastor Heath Lloyd officiating. Visitation will be from 9:30 - 11:00 AM prior to the service. Amos was preceded in death by his...

Catherine Gardner Yount

Catherine Gardner Yount

Aug 7, 2016

Reidsville- Mrs. Catherine Gardner Yount, 58, of Reidsville went home to be with her Saviour on August 7th, 2016 at her home. Catherine was born in Reidsville to the late Mark Littleton Gardner and Ann Dena Crumpton Gardner. She loved her Lord very much. She was a wonderful wife and mother. She was preceded in death by her father, and...

Robinette Lee Irvin Pryor

Robinette Lee Irvin Pryor

Aug 4, 2016

Robinette Lee Irvin Pryor, 81, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2016 surrounded by her family. A private family Graveside Service will be held Sunday, August 7, 2016 at 2:00 PM at Greenview Cemetery with Rev. Joe Tarpley and Rev. John Burton officiating. The family will receive friends at the home, 323 Maple Avenue, Reidsville from 10:00 AM till 7:00 PM...

Ruthie Lee Joyce Carter

Ruthie Lee Joyce Carter

Aug 2, 2016

Reidsville: Ruthie Lee Joyce Carter, 100, of 2029 Narrow Gauge Road went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 PM Saturday, August 6, 2016 at Full Gospel Church, 231 Narrow Gauge Road, Reidsville with Pastor Irish Dickerson and Pastor Fred Carter officiating....

Brenda Rakestraw Moore

Brenda Rakestraw Moore

Aug 1, 2016

Reidsville: Brenda Rakestraw Moore, 66, passed away on Monday, August 1, 2016, at Hospice of Rockingham County. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Friday, August 5, 2016, at Smyrna Presbyterian Church with Rev. Tom Wray officiating. Interment will follow in New Lebanon Christian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6-8 P.M., at Wilkerson Funeral...

Maggie  Coleman Paschal

Maggie Coleman Paschal

Aug 1, 2016

Reidsville: Maggie Mae Coleman Paschal 80, of 512 Barnes St, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August, 1ST 2016 at her home. Funeral services will be held 2 PM. Friday, August 5th, 2016 at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Pastor John Stewart officiating. Burial will follow in Reidlawn Cemetery. Maggie was born in Haywood County to the late,...

Thomas  Daniel Newton

Thomas Daniel Newton

Jul 31, 2016

Thomas Daniel Newton, 73, of 135 Waynor Circle, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2016 at Annie Penn Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Reidsville Christian Church with Robert Johnson officiating. The burial will follow in Reidlawn Cemetery. Tommy was born in Rockingham County to the late Daniel Walker Newton and...

Judith Miller O'Bryant

Judith Miller O'Bryant

Jul 30, 2016

Judith Miller O’Bryant, 77, of 152 O’Bryant Road, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at her home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM, Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at Midway United Methodist Church with Rev. Jonathan Marlowe officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Judith was born in Endicett, NY, to the late William Miller and Peggy Burrell...

Charles E. "Charlie" Cole

Charles E. "Charlie" Cole

Jul 29, 2016

Charles “Charlie” Emmett Cole, 75, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2016 at Annie Penn Hospital in Reidsville, NC. The family will accept visitors at First Presbyterian Church, Reidsville, NC from 6:00pm until 8:00pm on Monday, August 1, 2016. A memorial service celebrating Charlie’s life will take place at First Presbyterian Church, Reidsville, NC at 11:00 AM., Tuesday, August 2,...

Mitchelene Adams Martin

Mitchelene Adams Martin

Jul 28, 2016

Reidsville: Mitchelene Adams Martin, 85, a lifelong resident of Reidsville passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2016 surrounded by her entire, loving family. A memorial service will be held 1:00 PM Saturday, July 30, 2016 at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, (607 North Greene Street, Greensboro, NC 27401) with Rev. Susan Sherard officiating. There will be a reception for family and...

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