Terry Funeral and Cremation Service

03/30/2026

Jeffrey Thomas Matherly, 73, of Madison, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at his home.

A 2:00 p.m. funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in the Ray Chapel at Terry Funeral and Cremation Service with Pastor Robbie Benfield officiating. Military rites will ...

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03/28/2026

Today was a success…. Had a great turn out for Peter Rabbit…. Want to thank the Guild and those involved for helping with this and to those that came out. And my buddy Justin brought home the 3rd place county wide chili cook off trophy💯

03/27/2026

Helen Stephens Bowman, 86, of Ridgeway, Virginia, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Sovah Health in Martinsville.

A 3:00 p.m. funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at Cedar Falls Primitive Baptist Church in Moore Springs with Elders Rodney Marshall, Joe Stephens, an...

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03/26/2026

What is “Simple Cremation”?

You may have heard the term “direct cremation.”
Truth is… I’ve never been a fan of that wording.

At Terry Funeral & Cremation Service, we call it Simple Cremation…because that’s exactly what it is. And there is absolutely nothing wrong with simplicity.

Simple cremation means:
• No formal services at the funeral home
• No viewing or visitation beforehand
• A straightforward, respectful process

It’s a choice many families make…and it doesn’t mean less love, less respect, or less care. It simply means you’re choosing a different way to say goodbye.

In fact, many families who choose simple cremation will still:
• Have a memorial service later
• Gather with family and friends in a more personal setting
• Celebrate life in a way that feels right to them

Our job isn’t to push you into something…
Our job is to educate you, guide you, and respect your decision…whatever that may be.

Simple doesn’t mean less.
Simple means what’s right for you.

— Howie Terry
Terry Funeral & Cremation Service
Locally Owned. Serving Our Community.

03/25/2026

This year marks 90 years of serving families in Madison and Western Rockingham County.

For generations, this building has been a place where families gather, remember, and honor the lives of those they love. That history means something…and it always will.

Today, we’re proud to carry that legacy forward as a locally owned funeral home once again.

Over the past year, we’ve worked hard to not only honor the past, but to continue building something this community can be proud of…through service, through growth, and through being present.

To every family that has trusted us over the past 90 years… thank you.

And to those we will serve in the years ahead… we promise to be here when you need us most.

03/24/2026

Joe Dewitt McAdams, 85, of Mayodan, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at his home.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 27, 2026, at Mayodan Municipal Cemetery.

Joe was born in Guilford County on December 20, 1940, to the late Clarence and ...

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03/23/2026

A lot going on Saturday!

We will be in Eden at the county wide chili cook off from 12-2pm… still sending tips to Ancora!

Also Peter Rabbit will be at the funeral home from 10am-2pm on Saturday. Bring a camera! Nice backdrop and set up…. Perfect for Easter photos.

We are so thankful to be a part of our community and be involved💯

03/23/2026

Wendy Lynn Galvan McClung, 57, of McLeansville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at her home.

A celebration of life service will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in the Ray Chapel at Terry Funeral and Cremation Service. Military honors will be rendered by th...

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03/20/2026

At our funeral home I believe that being a funeral director today is about educating and empowering families. Let’s start with something many wonder about: traditional cremation. With a traditional cremation, you can still have a full funeral service…visitation, viewing, and all…before the cremation takes place. This means you get the best of both worlds: honoring your loved one with a meaningful gathering, while avoiding some costs like a vault or grave space. I’d like to start some educational posts to help the public understand what certain services are and what they entail.

03/18/2026

Mandy Creola Reynolds, 89, of Eden, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Annie Penn Hospital.

A 2:00 p.m. celebration of life will be held on Sunday, March 22, 2026, in the Ray Chapel at Terry Funeral and Cremation Service with Elder Joe Scales and Pastor Harold Hart officiating. Bur...

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03/18/2026

Being locally owned again means something to us.

Today, we’re reinvesting right back into our funeral home and the community we serve by replacing a large section of our roof.

It’s not something most people will ever see, but it matters.

Because when families walk through our doors, they deserve a place that’s been cared for, maintained, and taken pride in… just like the service they receive.

We believe in putting money back into our building, our staff, and our community…not sending it somewhere else.

That’s the difference of being locally owned💯

03/12/2026

***Staff Spotlight***

Kaye cook is more than a secretary to me, she’s like my grandmother. She cares deeply about what she does and the families that she helps. She’s someone I vent to, she works out her schedule to help me, she’s a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She’s stood by me in times where I’ve questioned everything. This funeral home and myself are so lucky to have her. Thank you Kaye for all you do for me, this funeral home, and most importantly the families that walk through our doors!