OBITUARIES

Sarah Elizabeth Doom

Sarah Elizabeth Doom

Jan 9, 2025

Sarah Elizabeth Small Doom, 77, of Reidsville, NC, passed away peacefully at her family farm on January 9, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was known for her captivating sense of humor, outgoing personality, and loving heart, making a lasting impression on all who knew her.

Sarah was born on September 23, 1947, to Berlon Kellum Small and Thelma Rhae...

India McCollum Stone

India McCollum Stone

Jan 9, 2025

India McCollum Stone, 100, passed away at her home on January 9, 2025. 

 Funeral services will be held Monday, January 13, 2025, at 3 PM at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Pastor Nick Decker officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. The family will receive friends and family one hour prior at Wilkerson Funeral Home and other times at her home. 

 India...

Mary Dixon Reynolds

Mary Dixon Reynolds

Jan 2, 2025

Thoroughbred enthusiast Mary Dixon Reynolds, 64, passed away on January 2, 2025, at home in Greensboro, NC. She had an unparalleled passion for horse racing, and her love for horses was truly inspiring. In her youth, she was an accomplished equestrian and won many ribbons on her horses, Brandywine and ShahAman. Out of the saddle, she was a determined advocate...

Pauline Chaney Gunn

Pauline Chaney Gunn

Dec 30, 2024

Pauline “Polly” Chaney Gunn, 94, of Reidsville, North Carolina, passed peacefully on December 30, 2024.

A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, January 3, 2024, from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM at Wilkerson Funeral Home.

Polly was born on October 6, 1930, in Guilford County, and was blessed with the parents of William Riley Chaney and June Angle Chaney. Polly was...

Donnie Robert O'Bryant

Donnie Robert O'Bryant

Dec 28, 2024

Donald (Donnie) Robert O'Bryant was born on September 18, 1957, to David Robert O'Bryant and Charlotte Bell Brown. He was raised by David and his wife, Marvine Roach O'Bryant.

Donnie never met a stranger. He was a friend to all and could talk to anyone. He was always ready to help anyone who needed help. He started his work career on...

Doris Jean Hooper

Doris Jean Hooper

Dec 28, 2024

Doris Roberts Hooper, 92 years of age, passed away peacefully at her home on Gilliam Road, Reidsville, NC. Doris was born March 30, 1932, in McLeansville, NC to Tom & Aubrie Roberts. Her family includes brother, Billy Roberts and his daughters, Kimberly, Tammy and their children as well as Herbert’s family. 

The body will lie in state at Wilkerson Funeral Home...

Elsie "Sis" Wall Garner

Elsie "Sis" Wall Garner

Dec 26, 2024

Elsie “Sis” Wall Garner, 74, passed away at her home on Thursday, December 26, 2024.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 30 , 2024, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Pastor Phil Surrett officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday, December 29, 2024, and other times at the home. Burial...

Jay W. Lankford

Jay W. Lankford

Dec 23, 2024

Jay Wesley Lankford, 82, passed away at his home on Monday, December 23, 2024.

There will be a celebration of his life at a later date.

Jay was born in Rockingham County to the late, John Grady Lankford, Sr. and Ellen Carol Lankford. He had a very successful and long career as a farrier, shoeing his last horse at the age of...

Sarah "Sally" A. Wells

Sarah "Sally" A. Wells

Dec 23, 2024

Sarah (Sally) A. Wells went to be with the Lord today, Monday, December 23, 2024.

Born and raised in Chapel Hill on Franklin Street, Sally married and moved to Ruffin, NC where she lived her remaining years in Rockingham County. 

Sally loved her family and she loved Jesus Christ. Before retiring, she spent 30 years as a healthcare professional. Volunteering with Salvation...

Peggy Hawkins Powell

Peggy Hawkins Powell

Dec 22, 2024

Peggy Hawkins Powell, 81, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday December 22, 2024, at her home in Browns Summit.

A memorial service will be held at Hope River Church in Gibsonville on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at 11:00am with Pastor Larry Pope officiating. The family will receive friends after the service during the reception at the...

Carl Wayne King

Carl Wayne King

Dec 21, 2024

Carl Wayne King, 78, of Summerfield, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Evergreen Memory Gardens with Pastor Gerald Mills officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Wilkerson Funeral Home.

Wayne was born in Rockingham County to the late Carl Vester King...

Harold Sands

Harold Sands

Dec 21, 2024

Harold Sands, 88, of Reidsville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 21, 2024.

A graveside service will be held at Evergreen Memorial Gardens on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at 11:00 A.M., with Pastor Marty Brim officiating.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Ruth, Henry, and Francis; and neice Mirian.

Harold was born in...

David Walter Harris Jr.

David Walter Harris Jr.

Dec 18, 2024

David Walter Harris Jr. “ Jr”, 37, of Reidsville, went home to be with the Lord and his Mother, on December 18th, 2024. A Memorial Service will be held at Wilkerson Funeral Home on, December 22nd , 2024 at 6 PM with Rev. Buck Garrison officiating. The family will receive friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral...

Betty Roe Ellen Russell Davenport

Betty Roe Ellen Russell Davenport

Dec 17, 2024

 Joellyn “Granny” Davenport, 88 passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, December 17th, 2024.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, December 20th, 2024, at Glencoe United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Charles Mustian officiating.

Betty was born in Davidson County to the late Roe Russell and Ethel Cleo Tysinger Russell. She retired from Burlington Industries after...

Rose Marie Foster Jordan

Rose Marie Foster Jordan

Dec 15, 2024

Rose Marie Foster Jordan, 86, of 963 Flat Rock Road, Reidsville went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 15, 2024. She brought joy wherever she went, and heaven has gained a beautiful angel. 

A funeral service will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, December 21, 2024, at Fairview Baptist Church with Pastor Heath Lloyd officiating. The family...

Steve Randall Collins

Steve Randall Collins

Dec 11, 2024

Steve Randall Collins, 65, entered his eternal rest on December 11, 2024, surrounded by family. 

A graveside service will be held on Monday, December 16th at 1pm at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Reidsville, NC, officiated by Pastor Phil Surrett. 

A lifelong resident of Reidsville, NC, Steve was the proud son of Percy and Velma Collins. 

He was preceded in death by his father,...

Ohma Faye Puckett Worley

Ohma Faye Puckett Worley

Dec 10, 2024

Ohma Faye Puckett Worley, 82, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

A graveside service will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at Lakeview Memorial Park, with Pastor Matthew Johnson officiating.

Ohma Faye was born in Guilford County, NC, to the late Garnett Lee Puckett Sr. and Maggie Flack...

Mary Elizabeth Pruitt

Mary Elizabeth Pruitt

Dec 9, 2024

Mary Elizabeth McDaniel Pruitt, 100, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 9, 2024, at Cypress Valley Center Nursing and Rehabilitation. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with her pastor, Dr. Duane King officiating. Burial will follow at Reidlawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends...

Martha Sue Lynn Perdue

Martha Sue Lynn Perdue

Dec 4, 2024

Martha "Sue" Lynn Perdue, 97, of Reidsville, NC, went home to be with the Lord on December 4th, 2024, at Annie Penn Hospital in Reidsville, NC surrounded by her family and loved ones.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, December 8th, 2024, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Rev. Mark Clontz officiating. The family will receive friends...

Glenna Gean Saunders Jackson

Glenna Gean Saunders Jackson

Dec 3, 2024

Glenna Gean Saunders Jackson, 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Wilkerson Funeral Home with Pastor Wayne Robertson officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service and other times at the home. Burial will follow the service at Evergreen Memory...

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