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03/27/2026

Applying for Social Security benefits after the death of a loved one can feel both overwhelming and confusing. This easy guide shares helpful information on eligibility, what documents you need to gather, and where you can find answers to your questions!

After the death of a loved one, especially a spouse, you may be eligible to receive certain Social Security benefits. Click to learn more!

03/26/2026

Florine Strader Lillard

Florine Strader Lillard, 87, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday morning, March 23, 2026. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, March 30, 2026, at Friendly Avenue Baptist Church (FABC) with Pastor Jerel Olson officiating, and the family will begin receiving friends one hour prior to the service, starting at 1:00 PM. The burial will follow at Dan River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Florine was born in Guilford County to the late Weldon and...

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03/26/2026

Ramona Buchanan

Ramona Buchanan, 92, of Liberty, NC, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 18th, 2026. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, in the home that she shared with her great granddaughter Debbie Whitt, Great grandson in law TJ and their 3 children. Ramona was born on October 4th, 1933, in Maryville, Illinois, to John and Florence Heller. She was preceded in death by her husband Douglas Buchanan, both her parents and all of her...

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03/23/2026

D. Lee Wright

Donald Lee Wright, 55, of Ruffin, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on March 8th at his home. Lee was born on July 28th, 1970, in Cookeville, Tennessee to Lyn Winebarger of Hickory, North Carolina and Don Wright of Ruffin. Naturally curious and a genius intellect, he was an extremely talented student, graduating from the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics in 1988. He would go on to receive multiple degrees from Appalachian State University, Western Kentucky University, and the...

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03/23/2026

Douglas Reid "Punk" Stephens

Douglas Reid “Punk” Stephens, 79, of Ruffin, NC, passed away on March 19, 2026. Born on January 19, 1947, in Ruffin, he remained a lifelong resident of the community he loved. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 28th, 2026, at 12:00 PM, the family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, starting at 11:00 AM, both at Wilkerson Funeral Home in Reidsville, NC. Burial will immediately follow the service at Ruffin Community Cemetery. Douglas was...

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03/23/2026

Lewis "Randy" Randel Shelton

Lewis "Randy" Randel Shelton, 69, of Reidsville passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at his home. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Evergreen Memory Gardens, officiated by Reverend Buddy Fulp. Per Randy's request there will be no formal obituary.

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03/23/2026

Katernia Dye Flysta

Katernia Ann Dye Flysta, 78, of Madison, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, March 20, 2026. A celebration of her life will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Pleasantville Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Ralph Clayton officiating. The family will receive friends at Wilkerson Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. Katernia was born in Rockingham County to the late Raymond Spencer Dye and Myrtle Webb Dye....

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03/23/2026

Kenneth Argus Warren

Kenneth Argus Warren, 84, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026. A private service for family and friends is scheduled for March 28th, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. located at 4602 NC Highway 150, Brown Summit, NC. Kenneth Warren, a lifelong resident of Guilford County, born to the late Argus Warren and Virginia Hunt Warren, Kenneth proudly served his country in the Army National Guard of North Carolina and was Fire Chief of Brown Summit. A true outdoorsman at heart, he...

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03/23/2026

03/21/2026

Melvin Harding Cox, Jr.

Melvin Harding Cox, Jr., 81, of Lexington, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Forsyth Medical Center. A private graveside service will be held at Lebanon Baptist Church. Melvin was born in Guilford County to the late Melvin Harding Cox, Sr. and Bessie Shelton Cox. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Melvin dedicated over 35 years of service to the Forsyth County School System, where he worked in maintenance. Following his...

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03/20/2026

Did you know that hospice care specifically focuses on improving quality of life? If you or a loved one are facing a terminal illness, read this blog to learn 6 ways that hospice care teams actively work to improve your days and ensure they are filled with peace and rest rather than stress and anxiety.

After a terminal diagnosis, quality of life becomes an important consideration. Read this article to learn 6 ways hospice care can do that.

03/20/2026

John Thomas Gammon

John Thomas Gammon, 79, of 1361 Brown Road, Summerfield went home to be with The Lord Thursday, March 19, 2026, at his home. There will be no formal service at this time, but the family will be receiving friends at Kim’s home (1341 Brown Road) through the weekend.

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