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Larry Wayne Ferguson

Larry Wayne Ferguson

Sep 8, 2023

Larry Wayne Ferguson, 73, of Browns Summit, NC, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023 at the Rockingham County Gibson House.

The family will have a memorial service at a later date.  

Ostine Richards Thomas

Ostine Richards Thomas

Sep 7, 2023

 

Ostine Richards Thomas, 69, passed away at Annie Penn Hospital on Thursday, September 7, 2023.

There will be a celebration of life.

Ostine was born in Rockingham County to the late Henry and Margaret Bailey Richards and was a retiree of KDH Defense Systems. She was a loving mother and enjoyed visiting with her grandchildren and also enjoyed spending...

Robert "Bobby" Duke Setliff

Robert "Bobby" Duke Setliff

Sep 6, 2023

 

Robert “Bobby” Duke Setliff, 70, of Reidsville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 6, 2023.

A funeral service will be held at Growing Oaks Community Church on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 11:00 A.M with Dr. Greg Robertson and Rev. Josh Ellis officiating. Burial will follow at Reidlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 8, 2023,...

Kevin McSwain Mauldin

Kevin McSwain Mauldin

Sep 5, 2023

 

God’s angel, Kevin McSwain Mauldin of Reidsville, passed away at Moses Cone Hospital on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 due to complications from pneumonia.

A graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at Fair Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery, 138 Fair Grove Church Road, Thomasville, NC with Rev. Christi Taylor officiating.  The family will...

Ruth O’Bryant

Ruth O’Bryant

Sep 3, 2023

Sarah Ruth Everett O’Bryant passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023, surrounded by loved ones in her home in Reidsville, North Carolina.  Born on December 19, 1929, in Summerfield, North Carolina, the daughter of Charles Erazmus Everett (deceased) and Mary Kyle Haynes Everett (deceased).  Ruth attended Summerfield School.  She is preceded in death by her four siblings: Charles Haynes Everett, Marjorie Everett Rippy,...

Wayne Vernon Perkins

Wayne Vernon Perkins

Sep 1, 2023

 

Wayne Vernon Perkins, 73, passed away on  September 1, 2023, at  Alamance Regional Hospital.

There will be a graveside service held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Pleasant Grove Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Pastor Gary Loftis and Rev. D.L. Perry will be officiating.

Wayne was born in Rockingham County to Hallie Mansfield Perkins and the late...

Cheryl Smith Andrews

Cheryl Smith Andrews

Aug 30, 2023

 

Cheryl Faye Smith Andrews, 67, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, at Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro, with her family by her side.

The family will receive friends at Wilkerson Funeral Home on Saturday, September 2, 2023, from 11:30 AM-12:30 PM. A graveside service will follow at Lakeview Memorial Park, with Mickey Alcorn...

Guy "G.E." Edward Little

Guy "G.E." Edward Little

Aug 29, 2023

Guy “G.E.” Edward Little, 82, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

A funeral service will be held at Wilkerson Funeral Home on Friday, September 1, 2023,  with Dr. Terry L. Lawson officiating at 11:00AM . The committal will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Wilkerson...

Robert Lee Saunders

Robert Lee Saunders

Aug 29, 2023

Robert Lee Saunders, 78, passed away on Tuesday August 29, 2023, at Annie Penn Hospital.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00am on Friday, September 1, 2023, at Concord Christian Church with Pastor Steve Hilton officiating. The family will receive friends at Wilkerson Funeral Home on Thursday evening from 5:00-7:00PM and other times at the home.

He is survived...

Robert Dale King

Robert Dale King

Aug 27, 2023

 

Robert Dale King, 65, passed away at his home on August 27, 2023.

A graveside funeral service will be held on Friday, September 1, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. at Fairview Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Paul Grover Officiating.

Dale was born in Rockingham County to the late Curtis King and Mary Smith Miller. Dale was a longtime employee of...

Richard Rowland Smith

Richard Rowland Smith

Aug 27, 2023

Richard Rowland Smith, 94, of Reidsville went home to be with the Lord and his wife on Sunday, August 27, 2023. 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Wilkerson Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Reidlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. 

Richard was born in Lexington, NC...

Rita Miller Whary

Rita Miller Whary

Aug 23, 2023

 

Rita Miller Whary, 82, of Reidsville passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC.

A funeral service will be held at Wilkerson Funeral Home on Thursday, August 31, at 2:00pm with Rev. Pete Hutchens and Rev. Ronnie Warner officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5-7pm on Wednesday, August 30,...

Charles E. Lyles, Jr.

Charles E. Lyles, Jr.

Aug 19, 2023

 

Charles E. Lyles, Jr, 67, of Greensboro passed away, Saturday, August 19, 2023.

A visitation will be held Thursday, August 24, 2023, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Wilkerson Funeral Home. A graveside inurnment will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Warren Plains Memorial Gardens.

Charles was born in Warren County, NC to the...

James Aaron Yeatts

James Aaron Yeatts

Aug 17, 2023

James Aaron Yeatts, 78, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at his home.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Mount Carmel Church Cemetery with his sons Jeff Yeatts and Gary Yeatts officiating.

Linda O'Neal French

Linda O'Neal French

Aug 14, 2023

Linda O’Neal French, 78, of 729 Ashley Loop Road, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 14, 2023, at Eden Rehab and Healthcare Center.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 18, 2023, at Mt. Hermon Baptist Church with Pastor Dennis Chapman and Pastor Greg Robertson officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday, August 17, 2023,...

Anthony Thomas

Anthony Thomas

Aug 11, 2023

Anthony David Thomas, 58, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2023, in Rockingham County.   A private family service will be held at a later date.

Anthony was born in Guilford County to David Clinton Thomas and Shelley Farthing Manner.  

He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Pamela Thomas; Children, Alexander Thomas, Brooks Dawson (Candi), Jason Dawson (Sara);...

Lorene Tate Lawrence

Lorene Tate Lawrence

Aug 10, 2023

 

Lorene Lawrence, 87, of Ruffin passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 10, 2023.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, August 14, 2023, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Pastor Ronnie Warner officiating. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service and other times at the family home. The burial will follow the...

Kathy Edwards Farmer

Kathy Edwards Farmer

Aug 10, 2023

 

Kathy Edwards Farmer, 63, passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023.

The family will receive friends at Wilkerson Funeral Home on Sunday, August 13, 2023, from 6:00- 8:00 PM and other times at the home.

Kathy was born in Rockingham County to Catherine Joyce Edwards and the late, David Hoover Edwards. She worked hard in the textile industry until...

Josephine W. Broadnax

Josephine W. Broadnax

Aug 5, 2023

Josephine Ward Broadnax, (JoJo) was born March 2, 1927, to Howard and Coulinertt Ward in Gaston County. As a young adult she was sent to New York City to attend to her ailing sister and later worked at Lanes and Wertheimer Department Store in NY. Along the way she met and married Theodore “Teddy” Broadnax.

She was preceded in death...

Harold Eugene Harris

Harold Eugene Harris

Aug 4, 2023

 

Harold Eugene Harris, 88, passed away at his home on Friday, August 4, 2023 and made his entrance to heaven there to meet his Lord and Savior and the many loved ones waiting for him.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at East Side Missionary Baptist Church officiated by his pastor Rev. Gene...

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