Funeral Homes in Reidsville, NC

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: John Settle (american football player and coach), Tripp Welborne (american football player), Melvin Watkins (basketball player and coach), Jerome Simpson (american football player), and Janet Paschal (author and musician).

Reidsville is a city in Rockingham County, North Carolina. At the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 14,520.Reidsville was established in the early 19th century as an outpost and stop on the stage line that ran between Salisbury, North Carolina, and Danville, Virginia, and was originally known as Wright's Crossroads. The community grew from a single home and inn owned by the family of Reuben Reid, a local farmer, businessman, justice of the peace and father of David S. Reid), into a thriving farming community primarily supporting tobacco production and cigarette manufacturing. Reidsville was officially incorporated by the North Carolina State Legislature in 1873 and became a key location of the American Tobacco Company which employed large numbers of city and county residents. The American Tobacco Company was the mainstay of Reidsville economics until its sale and closure in 1994. Many textile mills were established in Reidsville as well, with Cone Mills and Burlington Industries consolidating most of them in the mid-20th century, although most have now closed. Although Reidsville has experienced economic recession in recent years the community has enjoyed a renewal of growth as a sleeper city supplying a source of rural development for the surrounding larger cities.

Reidsville Obituaries

It was disclosed on January 10th, 2020 that Robert S III Gatherum perished in Reidsville, North Carolina.  Gatherum was 77 years old and was born in Bluefield, WV.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Robert S III's life.

It was noted on September 11th, 2019 that Larry William McClintock died in Bluefield, Virginia.  McClintock was 67 years old and was born in Reidsville, NC.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Larry William's life.

It was noted on July 22nd, 2019 that Anna Mae Blevins (Funk) passed away in Reidsville, North Carolina.  Ms. Blevins was 94 years old and was born in Grayson Co, VA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Anna Mae's life.

It was reported on May 26th, 2019 that Sandra Faye Loan (Wrenn) died in Reidsville, North Carolina.  Ms. Loan was 81 years old and was born in Christiansburg, VA.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Sandra Faye's life.

It was revealed by The Roanoke Times & World News on May 19th, 2019 that Marty Clayton passed away in Salem, Virginia.  Clayton was 62 years old and was born in Reidsville, NC.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Marty's life.

It was noted on May 5th, 2019 that Samuel David Sr Hill perished in Reidsville, North Carolina.  Hill was 89 years old and was born in Pittsylvania Co, VA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Samuel David Sr's life.

It was noted on January 23rd, 2019 that Sandra Audrey Kyle (Cox) passed on in Reidsville, North Carolina.  Ms. Kyle was 64 years old and was born in Galax, VA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Sandra Audrey's life.

It was disclosed by New Haven Register on October 18th, 2018 that Margaret M Lawson passed away in New Haven, Connecticut.  Lawson was 82 years old and was born in Reidsville, NC.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Margaret M's life.

It was reported on June 26th, 2018 that Frances Lucille Nunnally (Cooper) passed away in Hurricane, West Virginia.  Ms. Nunnally was 85 years old and was born in Reidsville, NC.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Frances Lucille's life.

It was reported on January 27th, 2017 that Beverly Beryl Holtz (Meske) died in Reidsville, North Carolina.  Ms. Holtz was 92 years old and was born in North Freedom, WI.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Beverly Beryl's life.

History

As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 14,485. Reidsville is a city located in Rockingham County, North Carolina County, North Carolina. . . .