OBITUARIES

James Malcolm Strader

James Malcolm Strader

Jul 5, 2023

James Malcolm Strader, 96, of Reidsville, NC, was peacefully called to his heavenly home on July 05, 2023, with loved ones by his side.

James "Mac" was born on May, 03, 1927, to James Arthur and Julia Ferguson Strader in Reidsville, NC. He was raised on the family farm in Reidsville, which cultivated a lifelong love of the land and...

Penny Benfield Cannon

Penny Benfield Cannon

Jul 4, 2023

Penny Benfield Cannon, 56, of Reidsville, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at Moses Cone Hospital. 

The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 PM on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Wilkerson Funeral Home. A graveside funeral service will be held at 2:00PM on Sunday, July 9, 2023, at Roselawn Memorial Gardens.

Penny was...

Hazel Cobb Walker

Hazel Cobb Walker

Jul 2, 2023

Hazel Cobb Walker, 94, of Reidsville went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 2, 2023.

A Graveside Service will be conducted by her great-nephew Donald Apple at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at Pleasant Grove Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends after the service and other times at the home. 

Hazel was born...

Harvey Howard James

Harvey Howard James

Jul 1, 2023

 

Harvey Howard James 80 of Ruffin NC passed away peacefully on

July 1, 2023.

 

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, July 6, 2023

at Burton Memorial Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery with Mike Wright officiating.

 

Harvey was born in Honolulu, Hawaii to the late Nick and Agnes James. He lived most...

Eunice Grubbs Kennon

Eunice Grubbs Kennon

Jun 29, 2023

 

Eunice Grubbs Kennon “Bunny”, 79, of Ruffin, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, June 29, 2023 at the Rockingham County Hospice Home. 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, July 3, 2023 at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Pastor Barney Law officiating.  Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Church Cemetery.  The family will receive...

Zackary Scott Turner

Zackary Scott Turner

Jun 28, 2023

 

Zackary Scott Turner, 25, of Reidsville, passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday, June 28, 2023.

There will be no formal funeral arrangements.

Zackary was born to Robert Lee Turner and the late, Tina Kay Adams Turner.  He loved spending time outside and was excellent at small engine and vehicle repair.  He had the unique ability to always...

Benjamin Clay Robinson

Benjamin Clay Robinson

Jun 27, 2023

 

Benjamin “Ben” Clay Robinson, 47, passed away unexpectantly on June 27, 2023. He was born in Sylva, NC on May 6, 1976, to the late Donna Thompson and Randall James Robinson.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM on Saturday, July 1st, 2023, at Wilkerson Funeral Home.

Ben’s passion was playing his guitar where he...

Sarah Basham McCleney

Sarah Basham McCleney

Jun 26, 2023

 

Sarah Basham McCleney, 85, of Reidsville went home to be with The Lord, Monday, June 26, 2023, at Penn Nursing Center.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 AM, Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Dr. Ron Tuck officiating. The burial will follow at Evergreen Memory Gardens.

Sarah was born in Rockingham County and was...

Terry Allen Ward Sr.

Terry Allen Ward Sr.

Jun 25, 2023

Terry Allen Ward Sr. 83, Passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 25, 2023.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Evergreen Memory Gardens with Rev. Ralph Clayton officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at Wilkerson Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at another...

Mark Anthony McCollum

Mark Anthony McCollum

Jun 25, 2023

 

Mark Anthony McCollum, 60, of Reidsville passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, June 25, 2023.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Evergreen Cemetery with Joe Tatarski officiating. The family will receive friends one hour before the service at Wilkerson Funeral Home.

Mark was born to Louise Bray Wray...

Linda Scearce Apple

Linda Scearce Apple

Jun 25, 2023

 

Linda Scearce Apple, 76, passed away on Sunday June 25, 2023 at Rockingham County Hospice Home.

 

Linda was born in Rockingham County to the late Aubrey and Ruby Doss Scearce. She was a paralegal for most of her adult life, working for multiple attorneys over the years, including Stan Allen, Cathy Stroupe, and the late Benjamin Wrenn, all...

Yvonne Moore Sands

Yvonne Moore Sands

Jun 19, 2023

Yvonne Moore Sands, 87, of Reidsville, NC, passed away peacefully at her home, June 19, 2023.                    .

A funeral service will be held at 2 PM, Friday, June 23, 2023, at Wilkerson Funeral Home, with Andy Moore officiating.  Burial will follow at New Lebanon Church Cemetery.  The family will receive friends one...

Wesley David Knowles

Wesley David Knowles

Jun 16, 2023

Wesley David Knowles, 87, of Reidsville passed away Friday, June 16, 2023. 

Wesley was born in Rockingham County to the late Alva and Della Beason Knowles. In addition to his parents, Wesley was preceded in death by his wife Connie Dwiggins Knowles and siblings Edgar Thomas, Rex O'Neil, Rachel, Doris Elizabeth and William Boyd. He is survived by his step-daughters Amanda...

Kenny Lee Kirkpatrick

Kenny Lee Kirkpatrick

Jun 13, 2023

 

Kenny Lee Kirkpatrick, 44, of Summerfield passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, June 13, 2023.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, June 16, 2023 at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Nunn officiating.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Kenny was born in Guilford County, NC to Howard Ned...

Hubert "Herb" Wayne Caudill

Hubert "Herb" Wayne Caudill

Jun 12, 2023

  Hubert “Herb” Wayne Caudill, 90, of Stokesdale, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, June 12, 2023 with his family.

Herb was born in Letcher County, Kentucky, to the late Virgie Caudill. He served in the US Air Force for 33 years in both active duty and civil service specializing in Billeting and Inventory Management. Herb...

Robert Edward Williams

Robert Edward Williams

Jun 10, 2023

Robert Edward Williams, 80, went home to be with the Lord on June 10, 2023, at Annie Penn Hospital.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at The Fellowship, 1601 Barnes Street, Reidsville, NC. The family will receive friends at the home of his son, Charles Williams.

Robert was born on April 13, 1943,...

Kenneth Dewey "Moody Blue" Manring

Kenneth Dewey "Moody Blue" Manring

Jun 7, 2023

 

Kenneth Dewey Manring, Jan. 12, 1945, born and raised in Reidsville, entered heaven’s gates Wednesday, June 7, 2023, as he was completely surrounded from head to toe by his family who loved him beyond measure.

Miraculously, God showed us that time was growing short, and we were all loving on him, holding his hands, touching his arms, and kissing...

Christine "Christy" Marie Foley

Christine "Christy" Marie Foley

Jun 6, 2023

 

In loving memory of Christine “Christy” Marie Foley (October 14, 1987 - June 6th, 2023)

 

It is with great sadness that the family of Christine “Christy” Marie Foley, announces her sudden passing on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at the age of 35.

 

Christy was born on October 14, 1987, to her parents, Penny Carter and Samuel “Gary”...

Henry "Wayne" Walker

Henry "Wayne" Walker

Jun 6, 2023

 

Henry “Wayne” Walker, 83 passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at Annie Penn Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00AM on Friday, June 9, 2023, at Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Doug Bray officiating. Burial will follow in Happy Home Church Cemetery. The family will see friends on Thursday evening from 6 until 8 PM...

James Webster Denny

James Webster Denny

Jun 6, 2023

James Webster Denny, 84, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00AM on Friday, June 9, 2023, at Evergreen Memory Gardens with Rev. Rudy Woods officiating.

James was born on January 7, 1939, in Rockingham County to the late Horace and Edna Wall Denny. He was a devoted...

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