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Reidsville & Rockingham County obituary guide

Find a Wilkerson Obituary, Verify the Service and Make Sure You Have the Right Funeral Home

The strongest current match for “Wilkerson Funeral Home Obituaries” is Wilkerson Funeral Home & Crematory at 1909 Richardson Drive in Reidsville, North Carolina.

Its official memorial system publishes active 2026 notices with service schedules, directions, calendar tools, guestbooks, obituary audio and memorial options. A separate Wilkerson Funeral Home also operates in Greenville and Vanceboro, North Carolina.

Reidsville primary match Active 2026 obituary feed Email alerts + service tools
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Do not search the wrong database

Which Wilkerson Funeral Home Do You Mean?

Primary search match

Wilkerson Funeral Home & Crematory — Reidsville, NC

Address: 1909 Richardson Drive, Reidsville, NC 27320
Phone: (336) 349-4341
Email: info@wilkersonfuneral.com
Official domain: wilkersonfuneral.com

Use this obituary system for Reidsville, Ruffin, Madison and surrounding Rockingham County communities.

Different North Carolina company

Wilkerson Funeral Home & Crematory — Greenville, NC

Greenville: 2100 East Fifth Street, Greenville, NC 27858
Greenville phone: (252) 752-2101
Vanceboro: 608 Farm Life Avenue, Vanceboro, NC 28586
Vanceboro phone: (252) 244-0770
Official domain: wilkersonfuneralhome.com

Use this separate obituary system for Greenville, Pitt County, Vanceboro and surrounding eastern North Carolina communities.

Arkansas company

Wilkerson Funeral Homes — De Queen & Dierks, AR

De Queen: 403 W. Stillwell Ave., De Queen, AR 71832
Phone: (870) 642-2218
Dierks: 110 E. 4th St., Dierks, AR 71833
Phone: (870) 286-3088
Official domain: wilkersonfuneralhomes.com

This is another unrelated Wilkerson organization serving Arkansas families.

Fast identity rule:

If you see a 336 phone number or Richardson Drive, use the Reidsville site. If you see a 252 number, Greenville, Vanceboro or East Fifth Street, use the separate eastern North Carolina Wilkerson system.

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Reidsville action board

Use the Right Wilkerson Tool First

Plan a funeral Services Overview

Compare traditional service, cremation, personalization and veteran options.

Opens: service categories
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Person lookup

How to Find the Correct Wilkerson Funeral Home Obituary

  1. 1

    Confirm Reidsville is the right Wilkerson

    Look for Rockingham County, Reidsville, Ruffin, Madison or the 336 area code.

  2. 2

    Open the official obituary page

    Wilkerson’s homepage and obituary directory both provide a name-search field for current memorials.

  3. 3

    Search the name you know

    Start with the full name. If necessary, remove the middle name or try the surname alone.

  4. 4

    Open the complete memorial

    Use the person’s memorial page rather than relying only on a search-result preview.

  5. 5

    Verify dates and community

    Do not treat a matching name alone as proof that you found the correct person.

  6. 6

    Read each service card separately

    Visitation, funeral and burial may have different times and addresses.

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Current-feed verification

Recent Wilkerson Notices Visible During Review

The following names were visible near the top of Wilkerson’s official Reidsville obituary feed when this guide was reviewed.

August 16, 2026 Judith “Judy” Perdew Dickerson Ruffin, North Carolina
August 14, 2026 Phillip “Phil” Bryan McCollum Current official feed
August 13, 2026 Ann Russell Allison Martin Current official feed
August 13, 2026 Dwayne Edmond Shelton Current official feed
August 13, 2026 Kenneth Wayne Shumate Reidsville, North Carolina
August 9, 2026 Roger Lee Coltrane, Sr. Caswell County
Use the live feed for anything newer.

This snapshot proves the official directory is active in 2026. It should not be treated as a permanently current obituary list.

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The memorial page does more than show text

What You Can Do on a Wilkerson Obituary Page

Name, dates and Reidsville locality Use these details to verify the person before relying on the service information.
Listen to Obituary Many current Wilkerson memorial pages provide an audio-reading option.
Visitation card Shows the visitation venue, date and time when a public visitation is scheduled.
Funeral or memorial card The main service appears separately and can be at Wilkerson, a church or another venue.
Burial card Burial or interment can have a separate cemetery address and time.
Add to Calendar Current memorial pages can let visitors save an individual public service event.
Get Directions Use the directions attached to the actual event rather than assuming the funeral-home address.
Guestbook Visitors can leave condolences or memories when the guestbook is available.
Send Flowers Some memorial pages provide floral-ordering options tied to the individual memorial.
Plant Memorial Trees A memorial-tree option appears on many current Wilkerson pages.
Send a Gift Some memorials display an additional sympathy-gift route.
Family-requested donation Read the obituary before ordering anything because the family may prefer a charitable contribution.
Why the service cards are so useful:

A current Wilkerson memorial can show visitation and funeral at a church, burial at the church cemetery and separate “Add to Calendar” or directions tools for each event.

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Before leaving home

Verify the Service in This Order

1. Person Correct memorial
2. Event Visitation / funeral / burial
3. Date Correct day
4. Venue Exact address
5. Recheck Before traveling
Correct Wilkerson Funeral Home Reidsville and Greenville use separate obituary websites.
Correct event type Do not confuse visitation with funeral or burial.
Eastern Time Current Reidsville memorial service cards display Eastern time.
Church service Many Wilkerson funerals are held at local churches rather than the funeral home.
Cemetery address Burial can follow at another cemetery after the funeral.
Graveside-only service Some obituaries list only a cemetery event and no formal visitation.
Private family service If the memorial says private, do not infer a public event.
Donation request Read “in lieu of flowers” instructions before placing an order.
Example of why location verification matters:

Recent Wilkerson notices show services at Hickory Grove United Methodist Church, Lawsonville Road Baptist Church, People’s Church, Reidsville Christian Church and multiple cemeteries—not only at 1909 Richardson Drive.

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Stop refreshing the page

Get an Email When Wilkerson Posts a New Obituary

New obituary alerts Wilkerson provides a dedicated email subscription for new obituary postings.
Email privacy statement The subscription page says the email address will not be used for another purpose or shared.
Unsubscribe later The funeral home states that subscribers can unsubscribe from obituary alerts.
Different from Circle of Friends+ Obituary alerts announce notices. Circle of Friends+ is a separate grief and settling-affairs support program.
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Troubleshooting

Wilkerson Obituary Not Found? Diagnose the Problem

Wrong Wilkerson company Check Reidsville vs Greenville/Vanceboro first.
Search surname only This can help when the first name or nickname is uncertain.
Remove the middle name The memorial may use a shorter name format.
Try a former surname Maiden, previous married or hyphenated names can matter.
Check older pages The official Reidsville obituary directory has multiple pages of older memorials.
Posting may not be complete A death can occur before the family finishes a public obituary.
Different funeral provider The family may have selected another funeral home in the region.
Call if the event is urgent Use the verified Reidsville number when service confirmation cannot wait.
Have these details ready when calling:

Person’s full name, approximate date of death and community are more useful than asking only whether “an obituary has been posted.”

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Useful identity context

Why the Reidsville Wilkerson Is Easy to Identify

Established 1909
Family continuity Five generations
Current facility Opened 2001
Onsite crematory Added 2011

Wilkerson’s official history says William Henry Wilkerson established the business in 1909. The funeral home describes itself as the oldest family-owned and operated funeral home in Rockingham County.

The present Richardson Drive facility opened in April 2001. Wilkerson later added an onsite crematory, allowing cremation care to remain at the funeral-home property.

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If you are arranging rather than searching

What Wilkerson’s Service Options Actually Include

Visitation Can include tribute videos, photographs, meaningful objects or other personalized displays.
Funeral service Can be held in Wilkerson’s chapel, at a church or another venue chosen by the family.
Graveside service Can follow a funeral or be a smaller separate committal gathering.
Traditional funeral + cremation A viewing, visitation and funeral can occur before cremation rather than burial.
Memorial service Can be held at the funeral-home chapel, church or another venue.
Permanent cremation memorialization Wilkerson discusses home urns, columbarium niches, urn burial and scattering options.
Personalization Options include tribute videos, keepsakes, artwork, music, readings and other personal elements.
Livestreaming Wilkerson lists livestreaming among personalization options for relatives and friends who cannot attend in person.
Veteran services The funeral home lists benefit assistance and veteran-focused service arrangements.
Life celebrants Traditional-service information says trained celebrants can lead services when clergy are not selected.
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Cremation does not mean no service

Wilkerson Cremation Choices Explained Simply

Traditional funeral before cremation A family can still choose viewing, visitation and a funeral service.
Memorial service A service can be held without a traditional casket burial.
Keep the urn The funeral home’s cremation guidance lists keeping cremated remains at home as one option.
Columbarium A niche can provide a permanent place families can visit.
Bury the urn Cremated remains can also have an in-ground burial.
Scattering Wilkerson discusses scattering cremated remains in a meaningful location when appropriate.
Useful local point:

Wilkerson’s history says the Reidsville funeral home added an onsite crematory in 2011 so cremation care can remain under its supervision.

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What can affect a funeral bill

Wilkerson’s FAQ Explains Why Funeral Costs Vary

Wilkerson’s official FAQ does not present one universal funeral price. It explains that a traditional arrangement can combine several separate services and merchandise choices.

Basic professional services A funeral arrangement can include a non-declinable basic service component.
Transfer of the deceased Transportation into the funeral home’s care can be part of the cost.
Preparation Embalming and other preparation can apply depending on the arrangement.
Viewing / ceremony staff Use of facilities and personnel can vary by service selected.
Transportation Hearse, service car or van use can affect the total.
Merchandise and cemetery Casket, vault or liner and cemetery expenses are separate considerations.
Do not publish a guessed “average Wilkerson price.”

Actual cost depends on the selected services and merchandise. Ask Wilkerson for current itemized pricing when making arrangements.

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Support after the funeral

Wilkerson’s Annual Memorial Service and Ongoing Support

Wilkerson held its 11th annual memorial service in December 2025 for families it had served during the year. The event was held in the Reidsville chapel during the holiday season.

The funeral home’s website also promotes Circle of Friends+, which sends grief-support and settling-affairs resources by text and email.

Privacy detail from Wilkerson’s memorial-service notice:

The funeral home stated that a loved one’s name would not automatically be included in the annual public memorial service when the family had not run a public obituary.

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Reidsville funeral-home location

Wilkerson Funeral Home Address, Phone and Google Map

Funeral home Wilkerson Funeral Home & Crematory
Address 1909 Richardson Drive, Reidsville, NC 27320
Phone (336) 349-4341
Email info@wilkersonfuneral.com

Opens: Google Maps directions to Wilkerson Funeral Home in Reidsville

Do not automatically use this address for a funeral.

Recent Wilkerson obituaries show services at churches, cemeteries and other locations. Use the address attached to the individual event whenever it differs.

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Different North Carolina Wilkerson

Looking for Wilkerson Funeral Home in Greenville or Vanceboro?

The Greenville/Vanceboro funeral home uses wilkersonfuneralhome.com, not the Reidsville domain.

Its memorial pages use a separate obituary system with Events and Tribute Wall sections, plus memory sharing and memorial-tree options.

Greenville 2100 East Fifth Street, Greenville, NC 27858 — (252) 752-2101
Vanceboro 608 Farm Life Avenue, Vanceboro, NC 28586 — (252) 244-0770
Pinewood Memorial Park 4150 East Tenth Street, Greenville, NC 27858 — (252) 752-9220
Memorial tools Events, Tribute Wall, Share a Memory and memorial-tree options appear on current memorial pages.
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Another unrelated Wilkerson

Looking for Wilkerson Funeral Homes in Arkansas?

De Queen 403 W. Stillwell Ave., De Queen, AR 71832 — (870) 642-2218
Dierks 110 E. 4th St., Dierks, AR 71833 — (870) 286-3088
Family service history The Arkansas funeral-home website states that its operation has served families since 1929.
Separate obituary feed Arkansas notices should not be searched on either North Carolina Wilkerson website.
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10 practical questions

FAQs About Wilkerson Funeral Home Obituaries

1. Where can I find Wilkerson Funeral Home obituaries for Reidsville, North Carolina?

Use Wilkerson Funeral Home & Crematory’s official obituary directory at wilkersonfuneral.com/obituaries. It publishes current memorials for Reidsville and surrounding Rockingham County communities.

2. What is the phone number for Wilkerson Funeral Home in Reidsville?

The official Reidsville phone number is (336) 349-4341. The funeral home is located at 1909 Richardson Drive, Reidsville, NC 27320.

3. Is the Reidsville Wilkerson Funeral Home the same as the Greenville Wilkerson Funeral Home?

No. Reidsville uses wilkersonfuneral.com and a 336 phone number. Greenville and Vanceboro use wilkersonfuneralhome.com and 252 phone numbers.

4. Can I receive email alerts when Wilkerson posts a new obituary?

Yes. The Reidsville funeral home provides an official email-subscription page for alerts when new obituaries are added to its website.

5. What information can a Wilkerson obituary page include?

Current memorial pages can include the obituary, dates, locality, audio obituary, visitation, funeral or memorial service, burial, directions, calendar links, guestbook, flowers, memorial trees and sympathy gifts.

6. Can a Wilkerson funeral service be held somewhere other than the funeral home?

Yes. Wilkerson’s traditional-service information says funerals can be held in its chapel, a church or another venue selected by the family. Current obituaries regularly show church and cemetery locations.

7. What should I do if I cannot find a Wilkerson obituary?

First make sure you are using the correct Wilkerson funeral-home website. Then try the surname alone, remove the middle name, consider a former surname and search older obituary pages.

8. Does Wilkerson Funeral Home in Reidsville have an onsite crematory?

Yes. Wilkerson’s official history says it added an onsite crematory in 2011 so cremation care can remain at the funeral-home facility.

9. Does Wilkerson offer livestreaming for funerals?

Wilkerson lists livestreaming among its service-personalization options for family and friends who cannot attend. Whether a particular service is streamed should be confirmed with the funeral home or individual memorial.

10. How long has Wilkerson Funeral Home served Reidsville?

Wilkerson’s official history says the business was established by William Henry Wilkerson in 1909 and is now five generations strong.

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