OBITUARIES

Leroy Mansfield

Leroy Mansfield

Mar 15, 2023

 

Leroy Mansfield, 78, of Browns Summit, went home to be with The Lord Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at White Oak Manor in Burlington.

A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, March 18, 2023 at Evergreen Memory Gardens with Pastor Mickey Alcorn officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Wilkerson Funeral Home. ...

Pattie Belle Griffin Apple O'Bryant

Pattie Belle Griffin Apple O'Bryant

Mar 13, 2023

Pattie Belle Griffin Apple O’Bryant, 90, passed on March 13, 2023.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Lakeview Memorial Park with David Middendorf officiating. In lieu of a formal visitation, the family invites friends to pay their respects at Wilkerson Funeral Home on Wednesday March 15, 2023,  from 11:00am – 5:00pm.

Pattie...

Garfield Davis Doss

Garfield Davis Doss

Mar 11, 2023

Garfield Davis Doss, 85, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at his home in Pelham, NC.

A funeral service will be held at 2PM Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at Lawsonville Road Baptist Church with Pastor Ron Tuck officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, March 14 at Lawsonville Road...

Wallace "Wayne" Taylor

Wallace "Wayne" Taylor

Mar 9, 2023

Wallace “Wayne” Taylor, 69, of Ruffin, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Moses Cone Hospital. 

Wayne was born to the late Willie and Irene Taylor in Durham, NC. He retired from American Tobacco and Commonwealth Tobacco after a full career in the industry. He was a devoted husband, stepdad and step-grandparent. He loved camping and taking trips with...

Charles David Conner

Charles David Conner

Mar 8, 2023

 

“Sonny” C. David Conner, 76, of Wentworth passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

A memorial service will be held at Calvary Baptist Church on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 3:00 P.M. with Dr. Travis McGuirt and Dr. Ron Boswell officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the...

Nellie "Tootsie" Crouch Carter

Nellie "Tootsie" Crouch Carter

Mar 6, 2023

 

Nellie “Tootsie” Crouch Carter, 93, went home to be with The Lord on Monday, March 6, 2023, at Cypress Valley in Reidsville.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Pastor Jason Sharpe officiating. The burial will follow at Lawson Cemetery in Eden. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening...

Steve Willis

Steve Willis

Mar 6, 2023

 

Arthur Steven Willis, 85, of 144 Warf Way, went home to be with The Lord, Monday, March 6, 2023 at his home.

Funeral services will be held, 2:00 PM Friday, March 10, 2023, at Baptist Temple Church with Dr. Clay Warf and Pastor Ryan Burris officiating. The burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends...

Roger Dwane Byers

Roger Dwane Byers

Mar 1, 2023

 

Roger Dwane Byers,68, passed away on Wednesday March 1, 2023 at his home.

A visitation will be held from 6-8 PM on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Wilkerson Funeral Home.

Roger was born in Guilford County to the late Robert and Bertha Eller Byers and was also preceded in death by his brother Dale Byers.

Those surviving Roger are...

Emma Lee Thomas Dye

Emma Lee Thomas Dye

Mar 1, 2023

 

Emma Lee Thomas Dye, 91 of Stoneville, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at her home.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM on Sunday March 5, 2023 at Providence Baptist in Stoneville with Pastor Tommy Albertson officiating.

The family will see friends on Saturday afternoon from 4-6 PM at Wilkerson Funeral Home and other times at the...

James Dillard Walker

James Dillard Walker

Feb 25, 2023

James Dillard Walker “J.D.”, 91, of Ruffin, passed away peacefully, at his home on Saturday, February 25th, surrounded by his family. 

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at Happy Home Church with Pastor Jerry Lankford officiating. Burial will follow at Happy Home Cemetery with military honors. The family will receive friends after...

Robert Dean Martin

Robert Dean Martin

Feb 24, 2023

Robert Martin, 52, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2023 at his home in Reidsville.

Robert is preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Martin; and his granddaughters, Kaylie and Kylie Martin.

He is survived by his parents, Billy Martin (Karen) and Peggy Robbins; sons, Joshua Martin (Chelcy Starnes), Jesse Clifton (Alicia Rogers), Jacob Martin (Samantha Capps); daughter, Jordan Martin;...

Karl Duane Overby, Sr.

Karl Duane Overby, Sr.

Feb 24, 2023

 

Karl “Duane” Overby Sr., 83, of Ruffin, went home to be with the Lord, peacefully, at his home on Friday, February 24th, surrounded by adoring Family.

A celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 PM  Saturday, March 4, 2023 at Wilkerson Funeral Home with military honors.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the...

Kenneth Wayne Porter

Kenneth Wayne Porter

Feb 22, 2023

 

Kenneth “Wayne” Porter, 72, passed away peacefully at home on February 22, 2023.

A graveside service will be held at Lively Stones Church Cemetery on Monday, February 27, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Michael Kent officiating.

Wayne was born in Rockingham County to the late Robert Kenneth Porter and Pauline Scott Porter. He attended Ruffin Highschool and later...

James Dillard Gillie

James Dillard Gillie

Feb 22, 2023

 

James “Dillard” Gillie, 88, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

According to Dillard’s wishes and preplanned arrangements there will be no formal services.

Dillard was born in Rockingham County to the late James Costill “Doc” Gillie and Ella Mae Clifton Gillie. He graduated from Ruffin High School before joining the United States Army where he was a Specialist...

Virginia "Jenny" Spangler Moore

Virginia "Jenny" Spangler Moore

Feb 22, 2023

 

 

 

 

Virginia “Jenny” Spangler Moore, 74, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Gibson House in Reidsville.

Celebration of Life will be on Saturday, March 4th from 4-6 p.m. at Happy Home Church Fellowship Hall. All who knew Jenny are welcome to join us as we celebrate her with a casual atmosphere sharing love and wonderful memories, just...

Phyllis S. Woodward

Phyllis S. Woodward

Feb 20, 2023

 

Phyllis S. Woodward passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at Rancho Mirage Health & Rehabilitation hospice on February 20 following a brief illness.

 

Phyllis was born in Brockton, MA July 19, 1935, daughter of Peter and Catherine Sargelis. Phyllis graduated from Brockton High School, and is a graduate of Massachusetts General Hospital Nursing Program. In her twenties, Phyllis...

Robert Gary Evans

Robert Gary Evans

Feb 20, 2023

 

Robert “Gary” Evans, 74, went home to be with the Lord, surrounded by family, Monday, February 20, 2023.

A Graveside memorial service will be held at Happy Home Church Cemetery on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Phil Surrett officiating.

Gary was born on February 25, 1948, to Irene McCollum Evans and the late Harold Evans. ...

Robert Elwood Durham

Robert Elwood Durham

Feb 19, 2023

Robert Elwood Durham, 93, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Gibson House in Reidsville.

Funeral services will be held at Wilkerson Funeral Home, on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at 1:00PM with Rev. Wayne Robertson officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, from 12:00-12:45PM, at the funeral home and other times at the family...

Fred Edward Cockerham

Fred Edward Cockerham

Feb 18, 2023

 

Fred Edward Cockerham (Willie), 70, peacefully  passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at his home with his wife by his side.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00PM PM Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Liberty Wesleyan Church, 15303 US Hwy 158 E, Summerfield, NC with Pastor Danny Janes and Pastor Steven Mayhan officiating. The family will...

Gary Steven "Steve" Harkey, Sr.

Gary Steven "Steve" Harkey, Sr.

Feb 15, 2023

 

Gary Steven “Steve” Harkey, Sr. of Clarksville, VA and formerly of Reidsville, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at the age of 74.  

A celebration of his life will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Wilkerson Funeral Home in Reidsville with Rev. Dr. Greg Randall officiating.  The family will receive friends following the...

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