Terry Funeral and Cremation Service

04/16/2026

Robert William Duggins, Sr., 82, of Mayodan, passed away peacefully early Thursday morning, April 16, 2026, at his home.

An 11:00 a.m. graveside service will be held on Monday, April 20, 2026, at Mayodan Municipal Cemetery with Rev. Randy Jessup officiating. Military honors will be rendered ...

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04/15/2026

Betty Holcomb, 94, of Madison, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at Moses Cone Hospital.

An 11:00 a.m. graveside service will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Woodland Cemetery with Rev. Torrey Easler officiating. For those wishing to pay their respects, a register book can be sig...

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04/11/2026

You don’t have to choose between cremation and a time to say goodbye.

One option many families don’t realize they have is a visitation after cremation.

What does that mean?

It means your loved one has already been cremated, and the visitation is held with the urn present, along with photos, personal items, and memories that tell their story.

There’s no rush.
No strict structure.
Just a time for family and friends to come together.
• Share stories
• Offer comfort
• Remember a life well lived

For many families, this actually takes some pressure off.

You’re not making all the decisions immediately.
You can take a little time… then plan something meaningful when you’re ready.

Some families choose to add personal items, a video tribute, or just music playing that the individual liked.

It’s still a visitation.
It’s still meaningful.
Just done in a different way.

At Terry Funeral & Cremation Service, we believe you should never feel rushed into a decision. There are more options than most people realize—and we’re here to walk you through them.

No pressure. Just honest answers.

04/10/2026

Randall Carl Gilbert, known to many as Randy, was born on July 10, 1952, in Marshall, Arkansas, to Dowice and Juanita Gilbert. He and his younger brother, Bruce, grew up in the beautiful Ozark Mountains, living in Big Flat and Mountain Home.

Randy’s father later moved the family to Reynoldsb...

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04/08/2026

Did you know a graveside service can be a beautiful and dignified choice on its own?

You don’t have to choose a full funeral to have a meaningful farewell. A graveside service allows family and friends to gather at the place of final rest, offering a peaceful, intimate setting to share words, prayers, and memories. It’s simple—but deeply personal and respectful.

This type of service can be held with a casket or with cremated remains.

If cremation is chosen, you may hear the term inurnment. Inurnment simply means the placement of an urn in its final resting place—whether that’s in the ground, a family plot, or a columbarium niche.

No matter the choice, what matters most is honoring your loved one in a way that feels right for your family. Simple does not mean less meaningful. Every life deserves to be remembered with dignity.

04/05/2026

He is risen.

Today is not just another holiday.

It is the foundation of our faith.

Because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ, we are reminded that death does not have the final say.

In our line of work, we walk with families through some of the hardest moments of life…
but Easter gives us something the world cannot offer—

Hope beyond the grave.

To anyone who is grieving today, missing someone you love, or facing loss…

Take comfort in this truth:
Because He lives, there is more to come.

From our family to yours,
Happy Easter.

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
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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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