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Thomas Emmett Dunbar

Thomas Emmett Dunbar

Jan 27, 2023

 

Thomas Emmett Dunbar, 57, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 27, 2023.

A memorial service may be held at a later date.

Tom was born in Yellowstone County, Montana to the late Louis James Dunbar and Jane Cary Williams Dunbar.

Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister, Susan Dunbar.

Tom is survived by his...

Maxine Thompson Ray

Maxine Thompson Ray

Jan 26, 2023

Maxine Thompson Ray, 84, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Annie Penn Hospital in Reidsville, N.C.

Maxine was born May 16, 1938, to the late Henry Wilson Thompson and Bessie Mae Simpson Thompson. She grew up on a farm with her two late sisters, Edna Earle Marshall and Henrietta Sharpe, in the...

Lawrence Ray Brown

Lawrence Ray Brown

Jan 23, 2023

 

Lawrence Ray Brown, 72, of Reidsville passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, January 23, 2023.

A funeral service with military honors will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 29th, 2023, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Pastor Phil Surrett officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Ray was born in San...

Eria Shore Gregory

Eria Shore Gregory

Jan 23, 2023

Our dear mother, Eria Shore Gregory, sadly passed away on January 23, 2023, at the age of 89. She was a wonderful mother who was always there when we needed her. She also had many friends and was a well-loved member of the Hamptonville, NC community.Eria loved her church, Union Baptist, and her church family. She was a substitute teacher...

Ola Bell Stanley Linville

Ola Bell Stanley Linville

Jan 22, 2023

 

Ola Bell Stanley Linville, 81, of Eden went home to be with The Lord, Sunday, January 22, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

A graveside funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Thursday, January 26 at Reidlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends at her home (1519 East Meadow Road, Eden).

Ola was born in Rockingham County...

James Woodrow Stack, Jr | Phyllis Dudley Stack

James Woodrow Stack, Jr | Phyllis Dudley Stack

Jan 21, 2023

 

 

Our beloved parents, James Woodrow Stack Jr. and Phyllis Ann Dudley Stack, passed away after almost 63 years of marriage, in Rockingham County, NC. Dad, age 83, passed away on January 21, 2023 and Mom, age 79, reunited with dad two days later on January 23, 2023. Each had had their own health struggles for the last several...

Brenda Payne Snead

Brenda Payne Snead

Jan 21, 2023

Brenda Payne Snead, 75, of 245 Kingwood Road, went home to be with The Lord, Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Annie Penn Hospital.

A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM, Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church Cemetery with Pastor Junior Kennon officiating. There will be no formal visitation, but Brenda will be available for...

Ellen Louise Bearden

Ellen Louise Bearden

Jan 21, 2023

 

   

Ellen Louise Bearden, 93 years young, peacefully passed away and entered heaven’s gate, on January 21, 2023 at Annie Penn Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was a resident at the Penn Center for the past 5 years where she received the greatest care. Ellen enjoyed Bingo, the beach, shopping and spending time with her family. Ellen...

Frank Pinkney Williams

Frank Pinkney Williams

Jan 20, 2023

Frank Pinkney Williams 97, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023, at his daughter’s home.

A service will be held at 11:00AM on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Travis McGuirt officiating. Burial will follow in Reidlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service starting at 10:00 AM.

Frank...

Jack Thomas Lindsey

Jack Thomas Lindsey

Jan 18, 2023

 

Jack Thomas Lindsey, 86, of Timber Lane passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Evergreen Memory Gardens with Pastor Heath Lloyd officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Wilkerson Funeral Home...

Roby William Annas

Roby William Annas

Jan 15, 2023

 

Roby W. Annas, 75, of Providence, NC passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at Annie Penn Hospital.

Roby was born in Catawaba County, NC to the late O.W. Annas and Mamie Bean Annas.  He was raised in Reidsville, NC and attended Reidsville Senior High School.  He then joined the US Army, where he served in  Vietnam and was...

Henry Russell Tuck

Henry Russell Tuck

Jan 14, 2023

 

Henry Russell Tuck, 64, passed away peacefully, Saturday, January 14, 2023.

A graveside funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Roselawn Memorial Garden with Rev. Ron Tuck officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:45 A.M. 12:45 P.M. at Wilkerson Funeral Home.

Russell was born in Craven County to the late Herny Wiseman...

Arnold Norman Shoemaker, Jr.

Arnold Norman Shoemaker, Jr.

Jan 14, 2023

 

Arnold Norman Shoemaker, Jr., 52, also known as “Little Norman” went home to be with the Lord while surrounded by his family at home on Saturday, January 14, 2023.

A funeral service will be held at Wilkerson Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Bishop Floyd Vaught officiating. The family will receive friends 1...

Stella Marie Chilton Somers

Stella Marie Chilton Somers

Jan 12, 2023

Stella Marie Chilton Somers, 100, passed away on January 12, 2023 at Annie Penn Hospital in Reidsville, NC.  

A funeral service will be held at Grace Fellowship Church in Reidsville on Monday, January 16, 2023 at 11 AM with Rev. Allen Myers and Dr. Bert Jones officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from...

John E. Morrow

John E. Morrow

Jan 12, 2023

John E. Morrow, 60, passed away on January 12, 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held at 2pm on Friday, January 20, 2023 at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Pastor Phil Surrett Officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 19, 2023 from 6pm - 8pm at the funeral home.

John was born in Canton,...

Rubin "RB" Benjamin Hundley

Rubin "RB" Benjamin Hundley

Jan 11, 2023

 

Rubin “RB” Benjamin Hundley Jr., 86, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 11, 2023.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at New Heights Baptist Church with Dr. Terry Lawson, Dr. Jerry Whitlow, and Rev. Ronnie Warner officiating.  Burial to follow at Evergreen Memory Gardens. The family will...

Roger Lee Knight

Roger Lee Knight

Jan 8, 2023

Roger Lee Knight, 68, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at his home in Summerfield.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00PM on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with burial to follow at Evergreen Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends two hours prior to the service, from 12:00-2:00PM, at the...

Jerry Lee Faucette

Jerry Lee Faucette

Jan 7, 2023

 

Jerry Lee Faucette of Brown Summit, a loving husband, caring daddy, special brother, and beloved Pawpaw, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at the age of 83 at home.  A memorial  service will be held at 4 PM Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Monticello United Church of Christ with Pastor Greg Bouck officiating. The family will receive...

Phyllis Blankenship Pruitt

Phyllis Blankenship Pruitt

Jan 6, 2023

 

Phyllis Blankenship Pruitt, 82, of Ruffin, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023 at UNC Rockingham Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

 

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, January 9, 2023 at Dan River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Travis McGuirt officiating. 

 

Phyllis grew up in Danville, Virginia and was the daughter of the...

Glenn Lester Wilson

Glenn Lester Wilson

Jan 5, 2023

 

Peacefully and surrounded by his family, Glenn Lester Wilson, 71, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Annie Penn Hospital.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00PM on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Wilkerson Funeral Home Chapel. Other times the family may be visited at the home of Thomas and Laura Wilson, 722 Waynick Road, Reidsville.

Glenn loved...