James Thomas "Tom" Patterson

Sep 5, 2026

James Thomas “Tom” Patterson, Jr., 81, of Stoneville passed away peacefully on September 5th, 2026 at Ancora Compassionate Care in Wentworth, NC. A funeral service to celebrate the life of Tom will be held 11:00 am Tuesday September 8th at Fair Funeral Home Chapel, with a visitation immediately following the service at the Morehead Fair House with food and refreshments.

Tom...

Barnard Ashworth

Sep 5, 2026

Barnard Alred Ashworth, a devoted family man, proud veteran and faithful servant, of Eden, North Carolina passed away peacefully at age 100 on September 5, 2026.

A funeral service will be held 2:00 pm Wednesday September 9th, 2026 at Fair Funeral Home Chapel, with a visitation held one hour prior to the service from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm at Fair...

Donald Bowman

Sep 4, 2026

Donald Lee “Donnie” Bowman, 65 formally of Eden, NC passed away September 4th, 2026 at Camden Health & Rehabilitation Center in Greensboro, NC. A graveside service will be announced at a later time.

Donnie was born July 29, 1961 in Roanoke, VA to Lowell A. and Lillian Hatter Bowman. Donnie lived most of his life in Eden where his mother took...

Lawrence Powell Doyle

Sep 4, 2026

Lawrence Doyle, 76, passed away Friday, September 4, 2026 at Caswell House in Yanceyville, NC.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Rachel Oleen Christley

Aug 31, 2026

In Loving Memory of Rachel Oleen Christley Rachel Oleen Christley, 77, went to be with the Lord on August 31, 2026.

A private memorial gathering will be held by the family. 

Rachel was one of the hardest-working women anyone could know. She spent many years caring for her family and countless others, always putting the needs of those she loved before her...

Diane Coleman Heffinger

Aug 31, 2026

Diane C. Heffinger went to be with her Lord on Monday, August 31st, at her home.

A funeral service will be held Friday, September 4, 2026 at 11am at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Eden with burial to follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 5-7pm Thursday, September 3, 2026 at Fair Funeral Home.

Diane graduated from Morehead High School...

Steve Lee Cockman

Aug 31, 2026

Steve Lee Cockman, 67 of Eden, passed away peacefully, with his wife and daughter by his side, on Monday, August 31, 2026 at Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro.

A graveside service will be held at 12pm on Monday, September 7, 2026 at Overlook Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11-11:45am at Fair Funeral Home prior to the service.

Steve was born June...

Judy Mae Trent Waddell

Aug 31, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Judy on the afternoon of August 31, 2026 surrounded by her family. A devoted wife, loving sister and aunt, proud cat mom, and an honored veteran of the United States Air Force.

Judy was born January 15, 1958 to the late Ralph and Lillie Trent. She graduated from...

Richard William Minter

Aug 31, 2026

Richard “Ricky” William Minter, 74 of Eden, passed away Monday, August 31, 2026 at his home.

A memorial service will be held at 2pm on Saturday, September 5, 2026 at Fair Funeral Home Chapel in Eden. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service, from 1-2pm.

Ricky was born January 21, 1952, in Rockingham County, North Carolina, to the late...

James Seward Wilson

Aug 29, 2026

James Seward Wilson, 78 of Eden, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2026 at UNC Health Rockingham.

Although our hearts are broken, we rejoice knowing he is no longer suffering and is now sheltered in the arms of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. His wish for everyone he knew and loved was that each one of them would accept Jesus as their...