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Virginia Dove Tuttle - June 20, 1932 - April 23, 2022

Departed: 04/23/2022 (Reidsville)

Obituary Preview: Virginia Dove Tuttle, 89, of Reidsville went to be with the Lord Saturday April 23, 2022 at the Gibson House Hospice of Rockingham County.

Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Wednesday April 27, 2022 at Thompsonville Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Campbell officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will see friends 6:00 till 8:00 P.M. Tuesday April 26, 2022 at Thompsonville Baptist Church and at other times will be at the residence.

A native of Caswell County, she was a daughter of the late Joseph Willard and Alma Hall Dove and had lived in Rockingham County her entire life.  She was a retired employee of Lorillard Tobacco Company and was a member of Thompsonville Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, and working in her yard and flowers. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband: Ellis Tuttle , her sister: Helen D. Apple and a brother: Willard Junior Dove.

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Carol Alban Johnson - November 15, 1944 - April 17, 2022

Departed: 04/17/2022 (Reidsville)

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Stoney Y. Smithey - March 18, 1963 - April 14, 2022

Departed: 04/14/2022 (Reidsville)

Obituary Preview: Stoney Y. Smithey, 59, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022, at Annie Penn Hospital.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00PM Monday, April 18, 2022, in Citty Funeral Home Chapel and burial will follow in Greenview Cemetery.  The family will see friends 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home and at other times they will be at the residence; 2751 NC Hwy 150 Reidsville, NC 27320.

A lifelong resident of the Williamsburg Community, he was a son of the late Elwood and Omie Johnson Smithey.  Stoney loved music, especially playing the harmonica, and watching wrestling and Duke basketball.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Larry and Ted Smithey.

Surviving are brothers; Charles Irvin “Sambo” Smithey (Irene), Jerry Thomas Smithey (Wanda), Randy G. Smithey (Rita), and Timmy K. Smithey (Debbie), sister; Carolyn Virginia Gammon and friend Mark, and many loving nieces and nephews.  His close friends; Kerry Hurley, Tim Thornton, Mark Truitt, and Mike Lewellyn.

The family would like to express their appreciation for the care and concern to the nurses in ICU at Annie Penn Hospital.  Citty Funeral Home is assisting the Smithey family.

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Carol Underwood Childrey - November 17, 1953 - April 09, 2022

Departed: 04/09/2022 (Reidsville)

Obituary Preview: Carol Underwood Childrey passed at home this Saturday April 9th,2022. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband: Samuel Wayne Childrey, her father: Philmon Underwood and Mother Frances Moore Underwood, her brothers: Walter Wesley Underwood, and Philmon Underwood Jr, and a sister Catherine Underwood. She is survived by a brother: Christopher Robbie Underwood (TN) and a sister: Michelle Sundeen (of the home), and her nieces and nephews . She retired as a supervisor of Creighton Mills. She enjoyed spending time with and taking care of her family and did as much  as possible. She was treasured by all that knew he. She went home to be with the lord peacefully. Now she is dancing with the love of her life Wayne on that golden dance floor.  The family will conduct a graveside memorial service at Evergreen Memory Gardens on Thursday 4/14/22 at 3:00pm. Friends and Family will be received at the home of her nephew Jeremy Shelton 1337 US Hwy 65 Reidsville NC

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Diane Davis Draper - August 30, 1959 - April 09, 2022

Departed: 04/09/2022 (Reidsville)

Obituary Preview: Diane Davis Draper, 62, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at her home.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM Thursday, April 14, 2022, at Fairview Baptist Church with Rev. Heath Lloyd officiating and burial will follow in the church cemetery.

A native of East Moline, IL, she was a daughter of the late James Edward and Jane Lorraine Jackson Davis and she had lived in Reidsville most of her life.  Diane was a member of Fairview Baptist Church and a homemaker.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband; William Harvey “Billy” Draper, Jr., a daughter; Jamie Draper, and a sister; Deborah Underwood.

Surviving is her son; William Harvey Draper III of the home, daughter; April D. Shepherd (Randy) of the home, brother; James Edward “Jimmy” Davis, Jr. (Sandy) of Madison, grandchildren; Matthew Tracey Draper and Peyton Shane Brown.

The family will see friends from 6:00 till 8:00 PM Wednesday at Citty Funeral Home and at other times they will be at the residence:  9710 US 158 Reidsville, NC 27320.

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Samuel Lee Taylor - December 17, 1932 - April 08, 2022

Departed: 04/08/2022 (Reidsville)

Obituary Preview: Samuel Lee Taylor, 89, went to be with his Lord on Friday, April 8, 2022, at the home of his son.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Monday, April 11, 2022, in Evergreen Memory Gardens.

A native of Scott Co., Virginia and he had lived in Reidsville most of his life.  Mr. Taylor was a retired pipefitter and attended Grace Fellowship at South Park.  He enjoyed helping with the church stew, attending the men’s fellowship, working puzzles, playing the lottery, and he loved children.  Mr. Taylor was a US Army veteran of the Korean Conflict and was preceded in death by his wife; Julia Kernes Taylor.

Surviving are his sons; Richard Taylor and wife; Tammy of Reidsville and Michael Taylor of Wilkes Co., grandchildren; Amelia York (Zack), Emily Taylor, Jackson Taylor, Patrick Taylor, and Reece Taylor, great grandchildren; Oakley Miller, Opal Miller, and Elijah York.

The family would like to thank Sherry Frye, Tina King, Brenda Anderson, Aubrey Simpson, John Isley, Glenn Isley, Ashley Miller, and Reba Wyatt for their kindness and care during Mr. Taylor’s illness.

The family will see friends from 6:00 till 8:00 PM Sunday, April 10, 2022 at Citty Funeral Home and at other times at the home of his son:  Richard Taylor 1300 S. Woodleigh Circle  Reidsville, NC  27320. Donations can be made to AuthoraCare Collective 2500 Summit Avenue Greensboro NC 27405

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Mark Randal Loftis - July 29, 1961 - April 04, 2022

Departed: 04/04/2022 (Reidsville)

Obituary Preview: Mark Randal Loftis, 60, of Reidsville, went to be with the Lord Monday April 4, 2022 at his home.

Funeral services will be conducted Noon Thursday April 7, 2022 at Vance Street Baptist Church with Wayne Powell officiating. Burial will be in Evergreen Memory Gardens. The family will see friends at the church 11:00 till Noon before the service at Vance Street Baptist Church and at other times will be at the residence.

A native of Reidsville, he was a son of the late Vance and Mozelle Stone Loftis and had lived his entire life in Rockingham County. A contractor and carpenter, he enjoyed riding his motorcycle, golfing, camping, bowling and scuba diving. Mark was preceded in death by his daughter: Lindsey Hudson.

The family would like to thank the congregations of Vance Street Baptist Church and Lawsonville Road Baptist Church and The Community Home Care and Hospice staff for their help and concern throughout Mark’s illness.

Survivors include his wife: Sharon Myrick Loftis of the home, his sons: Kyle Loftis and Jordan Hudson (Stephanie) both of Reidsville, his brother: Kenneth “Kenny” Loftis (Rinda) of Reidsville, grandchildren: Kandyce Hudson and Kaelynn Loftis his father-in-law and mother-in-law: Leon and Doris Myrick, and his fur baby: Bailey.

Memorials may be sent to: The Community Home Care and Hospice 2730 Tucker St. – Unit 600 Burlington, NC  27215.

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James Elliott O'Neil - June 27, 1966 - March 31, 2022

Departed: 03/31/2022 (Reidsville)

Obituary Preview: James Elliott O’Neil, 55, of Reidsville, passed away Thursday March 31, 2022 at Gibson House Hospice of Rockingham County.

Memorial services will be conducted at 3:00PM Saturday April 9, 2022 at Woodmont United Methodist Church.

James was a native of Tampa, FL, a child of Carole Milton O’Neil and the late William Thomas “Tom” O’Neil, Sr. and had lived in Idaho, Greensboro, and the last few years in Reidsville. A former EMT in Boone, NC and a former Aquatics Director of the YMCA in Idaho Falls, ID, and Burlington, NC., James received an undergraduate degree from Appalachian State University and a Master’s Degree from U.N.C.G. An avid fly fishing enthusiast and an active participant in Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing, Inc. and The Guilford Green Foundation, James was preceded in death by father William Thomas “Tom” O’Neil, Sr.

Survivors include mother: Carole Milton O’Neil of Reidsville, and a brother: William T. O’Neil, Jr. and wife Mara of Reidsville, nieces and nephew: Avery O’Neil, Ella O’Neil, and Thomas O’Neil and many loving friends from Idaho, Winston Salem and Greensboro.

Memorials may be sent to: Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing Inc. P.O. Box 695 LaPata, MD 20646, or to The Guilford Green Foundation 121 N. Green St. Greensboro, NC  27401.

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Ricky Danny Dale Rose - December 30, 1953 - March 26, 2022

Departed: 03/26/2022 (Reidsville)

Obituary Preview: Ricky Danny Dale Rose, 68, formerly of Ruffin went to be with the Lord Saturday March 26, 2022.

Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Friday April1, 2022 in Citty Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Clark officiating. Burial will be in Schoolfield Cemetery in 360 Schoolfield Dr. Danville, VA.  The family will see friends 6:00 till 8:00 P.M. Thursday March 31, 2022 at Citty Funeral Home.  The family will see friends following the service at the home of his son:  Kenneth Rose  8990 NC Hwy 87  Reidsville, NC 27320.

He was born in Black Mountain, NC, and was a son of the late Recie J. Rose  and Carnell Rose Mansfield. Ricky had lived in Rockingham County most of his life, and was a former employee of Macfield, Inc. He later worked at Electric Systems, Inc. and enjoyed fishing, hunting and gardening. Ricky was preceded in death by a brother: David Rose.

Survivors include his daughter: Regina R. Harrison (Kevin) of Reidsville, sons: Ricky Rose, Jr. of Ruffin, Roger Rose (Shailley) of Pelham,  Kenneth Rose (Nicole) and Danny Rose (April) both of Reidsville,  brother: Frankie Rose (Pat) of Reidsville, and sister: Darnell R. McDaniel of Reidsville, 17 grandchildren.

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Shelby Warf Arthur - March 02, 1940 - March 21, 2022

Departed: 03/21/2022 (Reidsville)

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Raeford Douglas Roberts - January 23, 1936 - March 16, 2022

Departed: 03/16/2022 (Reidsville)

Obituary Preview: Raeford Douglas Roberts, 86, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Pelican Health in Reidsville.

Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00PM Tuesday, March 22, 2022, in Reidlawn Cemetery with Military Rites by the Rockingham County Veterans Honor Guard.  People wishing to sign a register and pay their respects may come by Citty Funeral Home on Saturday, March 19, 2022, Sunday, March 20, 2022, and Monday, March 21, 2022, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM and on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 12:30 PM.

A native of Rockingham Co., he was a son of the late J. Gordon and Vera Cox Roberts and had lived in Reidsville all of his life.  Raeford was a member of Baptist Temple Church, where he had served as the Volunteer Music Director for many years, a Deacon, a member of the Brotherhood and went on many mission trips.  He worked for many years, with his father, at Freeway Builder Supply and was a NC National Guard Veteran.  Raeford was preceded in death by his parents, his son: David Douglas Roberts, and his brother:  Archie Taylor Roberts.

Surviving is his wife;  Carolyn Rand Roberts of Reidsville, his daughter; Anne Webster (Fred) of Pelham, his brother; Rev. Jeff Roberts (Beanie) of Angier, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, and many loving nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to:  Baptist Temple Church 729 Wentworth St.  Reidsville, NC  27320. Citty Funeral Home is assisting the Roberts family and online condolences may be made at www.cittyfh.com

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Robert Eugene Portteus - December 21, 1929 - March 13, 2022

Departed: 03/13/2022 (Reidsville)

Obituary Preview: Robert Eugene “Big Bob” Portteus, 92, went to be with Lord on Sunday, March 13, 2022, at his home in North Myrtle Beach, SC surrounded by his loving family.

A private committal service was held at Midway United Methodist Church Cemetery in Reidsville and a Celebration of Life at Barefoot Church in North Myrtle Beach, SC.

Bob was born on December 21, 1929, in Toledo, OH to the late James Gold Portteus and Nettie Patty Portteus and had lived in North Myrtle Beach for many years.  At the age of 16, Bob lied about his age and enlisted in the Army to fight in WWII as a combat engineer.  From an early age, he was an evangelist and had a radio program called “The Awakening Hour”, retired from Polaroid Corporation, was a pilot, entrepreneur, watchmaker, jeweler, inventor, and worked at Jud Kuhn Chevrolet.  He was married to Jo Ann Turner on November 22, 1962, in Reidsville, NC, and lived in Charlotte, NC, San Antonio, TX, Toledo, OH, and North Myrtle Beach, SC to name a few.  Bob enjoyed fishing, camping, riding motorcycles, and flying airplanes.  Bob always lived life to the fullest.  He was a health enthusiast, and he adored his family.  He was a founding member of Barefoot Church in N Myrtle Beach, SC.  Bob was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Phillip Arthur Portteus, and a sister Patty Ann Portteus.

He is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Portteus, his daughters: Cindy Portteus Cumbo (Adam Brooks Cumbo), Kathy Portteus Kuhn (Judson Scott Kuhn), and Penny Jo-Ella Boos (Derek James Boos); his grandchildren: Lauren Cumbo Massey, Addison Buchanan Cumbo, Colton James Cumbo, Emma Kate Cumbo, Gavin Elijah Kuhn, Izabella Marie Boos, Turner James Boos, and Ellie Grace Boos; his great grandchildren: Kaylyn Brooke Labar and Brady James Labar.  He is also survived by his sister Joyce Louise Halstead.

Citty Funeral Home, in Reidsville, NC, is assisting the Portteus family and online condolences may be made at www.cittyfh.com. The celebration of Bob’s life will be at Barefoot Church in North Myrtle Beach, SC on Friday, March 25, 2022, at 4:00 pm. Address: 701 Main Street, North Myrtle Beach, SC. 29582

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Ellen Maggie Walker - March 16, 1923 - March 11, 2022

Departed: 03/11/2022 (Reidsville)

Obituary Preview: Ellen Maggie Walker, 98, of Reidsville, NC went to be with the Lord Friday March 11, 2022 at Annie Penn Hospital.

Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Monday March 14, 2022 at New Hope Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Gene Davis officiating. The family will see friends following the service at the cemetery and at other times will be at the residence.

A native of Rockingham County, she was a daughter of the late William I. and Mattie Allen Walker and had lived her entire life in Rockingham County. She was a former employee of Glen Raven Mills in Altamahaw, NC , Chase Bag Co. in Reidsville and was a retired employee of Burlington Mills Drapery Plant in Reidsville. Maggie was of the Primitive Baptist faith and enjoyed attending Eastside Baptist Church with her niece. She enjoyed cooking, quilting, cross stitching, gardening, and working in her yard and flowers. She was preceded in death by her sisters: Lucille Walker, and Maureen Walker, and her brothers: Allen Walker, Alvis Walker, Mike Walker, Mabon Walker, Marion Walker, and Lee Walker, and her special nephews: Phil Walker, Donnie Walker, and Lonnie Walker.

She is survived by a special niece: Linda Gammon and husband Kenny of the home, other nieces and nephews: Arnold Walker and wife Sharon, Brenda Walker, Ann Millsap and husband Mike, and Todd Walker, and her special friends Lula Smith,and Guynell Walker.

Memorials may be sent to New Hope Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery Fund C/O Dewey Somers 2646 Grooms Rd. Reidsville, NC   27320 or to the Williamsburg Volunteer Fire Department 175 Williamsburg Rd. Reidsville, NC   27320.

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Tamesia Smith Bondurant - December 01, 1935 - March 11, 2022

Departed: 03/11/2022 (Reidsville)

Obituary Preview: Tamesia Smith Bondurant, 86, went to be with her Lord on Friday, March 11, 2022, at Annie Penn Hospital.

A memorial service will be conducted at a later date.

A native of Rockingham Co., she was the daughter of the late George Adam and Sadie Delapp Smith and had lived in Reidsville most of her life.  Tamesia was a member of Baptist Temple Church and was a retired Dental Assistant.  She began working with Dr. Robert Daniels, and then Dr. Walter Moore and with Dr. Bob Wheless.  Tamesia loved her family and animals, especially her dogs and cats.  She loved people and had a kind heart.

She is survived by her husband of 69 years; Marshall Bondurant of the home, son; Matt Bondurant (Mary) of Reidsville, daughter; Beth B. Booker (Danny) of Reidsville, grandchildren; Brooke Bondurant, Nicholas Booker, Hunter Bondurant, Austin Booker, Will Booker, Rachel Jones (Tyler) and Becca Kidd (John), great grandchildren; Reagan and Reece Jones, Maggie and Benjamin Kidd.

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Philip Gordon Brooks - November 28, 1941 - March 10, 2022

Departed: 03/10/2022 (Reidsville)

Obituary Preview: Philip Gordon Brooks, 80, of Reidsville, NC, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022.

Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, in Greenview Cemetery with Rev. Mark Tolodzeicki officiating.  The family will see friends immediately following the service, at the cemetery, and at other times at the residence.  Those wishing to pay their respects can come by Citty Funeral Home on Sunday, March 13, 2022, or Monday, March 14, 2022, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. or on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, between 8 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. to sign a register.  Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, those attending the service are asked to wear a mask or face covering and to practice social distancing.

A son of the late Herbert Gordon and Thelma Pike Brooks, Philip was born on November 28, 1941, and lived in Reidsville all of his life.  He was preceded in death by his parents and by his sister, Virginia (Ginger) Brooks Grogan.

Phil was a member of Grace Fellowship at South Park (formerly First Congregational Christian Church) and was president and co-owner of Chaseline for approximately 20 years.  When his boys, Kris and Jay, were young, he helped them pursue their interests by coaching football, becoming a Boy Scout leader, attending and assisting with swim meets, and participating in the Guilford Militia for historical re-enactments of the Revolutionary War.

He was a member of the Reidsville Jaycees where he was honored with a lifetime membership. As he got older, he became passionate about restoring Model T Fords and joined a club of like-minded people, the Tarheel T’s. This club was more like a family as they shared tech sessions to work on their cars and went on tours, including overnight camping!

The joys of his life were his children, grandchildren, and especially, his two great grandchildren, Lily and Judah.

Survivors include his beloved wife of almost 60 years, Virginia (Ginny) Solomon Brooks, sons Christopher (Kris) Brooks (Regina) and Jason (Jay) Brooks (Denise), grandsons Austin Brooks, Tanner Brooks, Andrew Underwood (Chantel) and Adam Underwood (Esther), granddaughter Savannah Amey (Max), great-grandchildren Lily Brooks (daughter of Austin) and Judah Underwood (son of Andrew and Chantel), sisters Marjorie Tuttle and Patricia Powell, and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Memorials may be made to: The Joe and Cissy Solomon Scholarship for Machining  c/o RCC Foundation      P.O. Box 38 Wentworth, NC 27375 Or Nexus International  Memo: Andrew Underwood P.O. Box 3885  Centennial, CO 80161 Citty Funeral Home is assisting the Brooks family and online condolences may be made at www.cittyfh.com

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Emilia Carolina Pacheco Garcia - March 18, 1978 - March 08, 2022

Departed: 03/08/2022 (Reidsville)

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John Edward Evans - September 10, 1947 - March 08, 2022

Departed: 03/08/2022 (Reidsville)

Obituary Preview: John Edward Evans, 74, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022.

The family will conduct a private memorial service at a later date.

A native of Middletown, OH, he was the son of the late Edward and Naomi Evans and had lived in Wentworth since 1990.  John was a graduate of Miami of Ohio University and he retired from Air Products.  Throughout his career with Air Products, he held various positions across several states, with the most recent being Plant Manager in Greensboro.  John was a dedicated GED instructor at Rockingham Community College for many years and had been a licensed Auctioneer for the past 20 years. John joined his good friend, Harry Mullis, as a partner and co-owner of Manitou Auctions, until Harry passed away.  John was an avid animal lover and he especially loved his horses, donkeys, cats, and dogs.   Above all, John had an unmatched affection and love for his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and by his sister: Norma Deaton.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife;  Mary Ann Evans of the home, sons;  Bart Evans of Dublin, Ireland and Ben Evans and wife;  Sarah of Ruffin, grandchildren;  Silas Evans and Briar Evans, special nephew;  Brian Tracy of Xenia, OH, his special friend since birth;  Sheila Coomer of Sarasota, FL and numerous extended family and close friends.

The family asks that donations be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Citty Funeral Home is assisting the Evans family and online condolences may be made at www.cittyfh.com

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Marie Clifton Hedges - March 18, 1927 - March 07, 2022

Departed: 03/07/2022 (Reidsville)

Obituary Preview: Marie Clifton Hedges, 94, of Reidsville, went to be with the Lord Monday March 7, 2022 at her home.

Memorials services will be conducted 11:00 A.M. Monday March 14, 2022 at First Presbyterian Church. Inurnment will be in the church columbarium. The family will see friends following the memorial service in the North Parlor of the church and at other times will be at the residence.

A native of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, she grew up in Deland, FL and was a daughter of the late Samuel and Rhoda Linquist Clifton. She graduated from Florida State University with a degree in Bacteriology and   had lived in Reidsville for most of her life. A retired employee of Annie Penn Hospital, Marie was an active member and Elder of First Presbyterian Church, where she had served on numerous committees. She volunteered with Meals on Wheels, the Reidsville Y.M.C.A., and the Reidsville Public Library and many other organizations.

Marie was preceded in death by her husband: Charles Franklin Hedges, her son: David Franklin Hedges, sisters: Joyce Nathoom and Gladys Woods, and a brother: Howard Clifton.

Survivors include her daughter: Claire H. Smothers of Reidsville, her son: Jeff Hedges and wife Tina of Jacksonville, FL , her daughter-in-law: Mary Jo B. Hedges of Maryville, TN and grandchildren: Adam Hedges and Christopher Franklin Thiel Hedges.

Memorials may be sent to: First Presbyterian Church 318 S. Main St. Reidsville, NC  27320 or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN  38105.

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Gary Wayne Myrick - June 06, 1967 - March 05, 2022

Departed: 03/05/2022 (Reidsville)

Obituary Preview: Gary Wayne Myrick, 54, of Reidsville, NC went to be with the Lord Saturday March 5, 2022. The family will hold a memorial service 2:00 P.M. Thursday March 10, 2022 at Charity Baptist Church 642 Lee St. Eden, NC.  A native of Reidsville, he was a son of Beverly Talbott Myrick and the late Mitchell Wayne Myrick and had lived most of his life in Reidsville. He was a former Manager at The Reidsville Pizza Hut and at the Reidsville Domino’s Pizza and was a US Army veteran where he was stationed in Germany. Gary attended Canaanland Baptist Church and enjoyed playing golf and bowling. Survivors include: his children: Jonathan Myrick, Joshua Myrick and Scott Myrick all of Germany, Brandon Myrick, Jason Myrick, Kolton Myrick and Ashlyn Myrick all of Reidsville, his mother Beverly Talbott Myrick, his brothers: Mitchell Wayne Myrick, Jr. (Heather) and David Ray Myrick (Tracie) both of Reidsville, his sisters: Ellen Christine Wilkinson (William) of Reidsville and Angela Myrick Riggs (Aaron) of Eden and three grandchildren. Citty Funeral Home is assisting the Myrick family.

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Cynthia Fennell Peeler - June 28, 1949 - March 04, 2022

Departed: 03/04/2022 (Reidsville)

Obituary Preview: Cynthia Fennell Peeler, 72, went to be with her Lord on Friday, March 4, 2022, at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital. The family will see friends at her home 1161 Kernodle Rd. Gibsonville, NC 2:00 till 6:00 Saturday March 12, 2022

A native of Butler, Pennsylvania, she was a daughter of the late Ray and LuVesta Bowser Fennell and had lived in Rockingham Co. for the past 40 years.  Mrs. Peeler was of Baptist faith and she enjoyed reading.  Cynthia was preceded in death by her husband:  Gregory Peeler and a son:  Duane David Speicher Jr.

Surviving are her daughters:  Tammy Lynn Coleman of Reidsville, Susan Renee Smith of Elon, Loraine Ann Speicher of Holly Springs, and Elaine Carol Speicher of Gibsonville, sisters:  Sandra McDaniel of Elon and Shirley Brooks (Robert) of Gibsonville, 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Citty Funeral Home is assisting the Peeler family.

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Annie Mae Ingle - January 29, 1937 - March 02, 2022

Departed: 03/02/2022 (Reidsville)

Obituary Preview: Annie Mae Ingle, 85, formerly of Eden, NC went to be with the Lord Wednesday March 2, 2022 at Countryside Manor in Stokesdale, NC A Memorial service will be held at a later date in Lincolnton, NC

A native of Lincolnton, NC, she was a daughter of the late Carr and Wilma Peeler Ingle and had lived in Rockingham County most of her life. She was a homemaker and  a retired substitute teacher with the Rockingham County School System. Annie was a member of Dan River Wesleyan Church in Eden and  was preceded in death by a brother: Robert Ingle.

Survivors include her son: John Mark Garrison (Janet) of Eden, daughters: Debbie G. O’Dell (Bev) of Eden and Elizabeth G. Wilson (Sam) of Reidsville, a sister: Mary Frances Carpenter of Lincolnton, six grandchildren: Karen Wilson, Cristina Migliore (Vincent), Benjamin Garrison (Brianna), Meagan White (Josh), Zack O’Dell (Andrea) and Nick O’Dell, and five great-grandchildren.

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James Michael Vanmeter, Jr. - October 21, 1992 - March 02, 2022

Departed: 03/02/2022 (Reidsville)

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Fay Vernon Paschal - March 15, 1937 - February 27, 2022

Departed: 02/27/2022 (Reidsville)

Obituary Preview: Fay Vernon Paschal, 84, of Cornelius, NC formerly of Reidsville went to be with the Lord Sunday February 27, 2022 at Autumn Care of Cornelius.

Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 P.M. Thursday March 3, 2022 in Citty Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in New Hope Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will see friends 2:00 till 3::00 P.M. Thursday before the service at Citty Funeral Home.

A native of Reidsville, she was a daughter of the late Percy Herman and Clara Stewart Vernon and had lived in Rockingham County most of her life moving to Lincoln County NC in 2016 to be near her daughter. She was a retired employee of Annie Penn Hospital, a member of Smyrna Presbyterian Church, and was a former member of the A.B.W.A. Fay was preceded in death by her husband: Haywood Paschal, a brother: C.D. “Bobby” Vernon, and a sister: Blanche V. Carter.

Survivors include her daughter: Lynette P. “Lyn” Smith and husband Clay of Stanley, NC and her grandson: Ethan Smith.

Memorials may be sent to: Hospice of Lake Norman 705 Griffith St. – Suite 203 Davidson, NC  28036.

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Thelma Haseldon Floyd - December 06, 1929 - February 24, 2022

Departed: 02/24/2022 (Reidsville)

Obituary Preview: Thelma Haselden Floyd, 92 of Reidsville, went to be with the Lord Thursday February 24, 2022 at her home after a lengthy illness.

Graveside services will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Sunday February 27, 2022 in Evergreen Memory Gardens with Rev. Kenny Houston and Donald Worrell officiating. The family will see friends 6:00 till 8:00 P.M. Saturday February 26, 2022 at Citty Funeral Home and at other times will be at the residence.

A native of Scranton. SC, she was a daughter of the late Samuel Otto and Carrie Kennedy Haselden and had lived in Reidsville most of her life. She was a retired supervisor at Creighton Shirtmakers, and a member of First Baptist Church where she sang in the senior choir. Thelma volunteered at the Free Clinic and with Meals on Wheels. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward F. “Ed” Floyd, brothers: Samuel Haselden, Heyward Haselden, and twin infant brothers, and sisters: Jessie Haselden and Christine Worrell.

Survivors include her daughter: Deborah F. Manley (Steve) of Reidsville, her sons: James Larry Floyd and Edward Franklin Floyd, Jr. both of Reidsville, grandchildren: Bryan Floyd, Holly Beamon (Matt), Joshua Manley (Tiffany), Nikki Wyatt (Brad), and Timmy Sherrill (Lisa), nine great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.

Memorials may be sent to First Baptist Church 409 S. Main St. Reidsville, NC  27320 or to Hospice of Rockingham County P.O. Box 281 Wentworth, NC  27375.

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Donald Lewis Troxler - January 12, 1940 - February 24, 2022

Departed: 02/24/2022 (Reidsville)

Obituary Preview: Donald Lewis Troxler, 82, of 1350 Underwood Road in Elon, NC went to be with his Lord on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:00 PM Monday (February 28, 2022) at Camp Springs United Methodist Church and burial will follow in the church cemetery with Military Graveside Rites.

A native of Guilford County, he was the son of the late Frank Troxler and the late Rena Walker Troxler Underwood and had lived in Caswell County most of his life.  He was a member of Camp Springs United Methodist Church, a US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, a former member of the Cherry Grove Farmer’s Club.  He was a retiree of Leesona Corp. in Burlington, NC and a retired tobacco farmer.  He loved working in the land, planting seeds, watching them grow, and sharing his vegetables with his friends and neighbors.  He also enjoyed spending time with his family and especially his four grandchildren.  Donald was preceded in death by his parents, his step-father; Russell Underwood, a sister; Norma Simmons, a brother; Cleo Underwood, a nephew; Craig Simmons, and brothers-in-law; Jimmy Renshaw and Doug Simmons and his mother-in-law:  Ava D. Ferguson.

Surviving is his wife of 55 years; Jean Danieley Troxler of the home, daughters; Maria T. O’Ferrell (Brent) of Elon and Donna T. Chandler (Brian) of Yanceyville, brother; Tommy Underwood (Faye) of Elon, sisters; Betty Blanchard (Bill) of Burlington, Mary Simmons (Dennis) of Elon and Shelby Renshaw of High Point, sister-in-law; Shirley Underwood of Gibsonville, grandchildren; Kaitlyn O’Ferrell, Jonathan O’Ferrell, Hannah Chandler, and Emma Chandler.

The family will see friends from 5:00 PM till 7:00 PM Sunday, February 27, 2022, at Citty Funeral Home in Reidsville and at other times at the residence.  Memorials may be made to:  Camp Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund 9188 Cherry Grove Rd.  Reidsville, NC  27320 or the charity of the donor’s choice.

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Funeral Services Offered

Citty Funeral Home provides a comprehensive range of funeral services, including:

- Traditional funerals with viewing and burial

- Cremation services with memorialization options

- Graveside services

- Memorial services

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The Facility

The funeral home's facility is designed to provide a comfortable and peaceful atmosphere for families to gather and celebrate the life of their loved one. The spacious chapel can accommodate large gatherings, while the visitation rooms offer an intimate setting for smaller groups. The facility is also equipped with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment, allowing families to personalize their service with music, videos, and other multimedia elements.

The Staff

The staff at Citty Funeral Home is comprised of experienced and compassionate professionals who are dedicated to providing exceptional care to families. From the funeral directors to the support staff, every team member is committed to ensuring that each family receives the highest level of service and attention to detail.

Community Involvement

Citty Funeral Home is deeply rooted in the Reidsville community and is actively involved in various local organizations and charities. The funeral home regularly participates in community events and supports local initiatives that benefit the residents of Reidsville.

Pre-Planning and Pre-Funding Options

Citty Funeral Home understands that planning for the future can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to funeral arrangements. That's why they offer pre-planning and pre-funding options, allowing families to make informed decisions about their funeral services in advance. By pre-planning and pre-funding, families can ensure that their wishes are respected, while also alleviating some of the financial burden from their loved ones.

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