Our History
Burroughs Funeral Home was founded by Ivey R. Burroughs, Elizabeth N. Burroughs and Luther Fowler in August of 1941. The funeral home was located in downtown Walnut Cove in the Burroughs family residence. Ray Burroughs joined the family business in 1962 and bought Mr. Fowler’s interest. The funeral home was relocated to Highway 65 when construction of the building was completed in October 1972. Mr. Burroughs never saw the new building finished due to his death in March of 1972. His son and wife continued the business and were joined by Ray’s daughter Anita in February 1982 and subsequently his son, Bart in 1986. In 1994, Ray and Elizabeth made the decision to retire, and the funeral home was acquired by Forbis and Dick. Mr. Ray Burroughs died January 27, 2000 and Elizabeth Burroughs died on December 4, 2002.As we approach our seventy-eighth year serving our community and our twenty-fifth year as a member of the Forbis and Dick family, our commitment to the citizens of Walnut Cove and Stokes County remains that as was expressed by our founders; “We will provide service second to none, delivered with compassion and professionalism that exceeds expectations.”
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Terry Smith Funeral Director/ Manager
Terry Started his funeral service career in 1998 at a local area funeral home. He obtained his degree from Fayetteville Technical Community College in 2004. Terry is a lifelong resident of Rockingham County. He has 3 children, John, Melissa, and Samantha; as well as 9 grandchildren. He was a volunteer for the Boy Scouts of America for over 30 years. As funeral home manager, Terry is very active in sponsoring and attending many Stokes County activities.
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Savanna Mabe Belcher Office Manager
Savanna started her funeral service career as office manager in 2016. She is a graduate of North Forsyth High School, currently residing in Pinnacle, NC with her husband, Jordan, as well as their two daughters, Laetyn and Ivy.
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Wayne Marion Funeral Service
Wayne started his career in funeral service at Burroughs Funeral Home in May of 2010. He obtained his degree in funeral service from Fayetteville Technical Community College in 2012. Wayne is currently the Pastor at Isom Baptist Church where he has served since 2005. He and his wife, Gwen have been married for more than 40 years and have 2 children, Roger and Rhonda; and 3 grandchildren. Being a local minister, Wayne is involved in numerous community activities.
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Dustin Neal Funeral Director
Dustin started his career in the funeral business at Burroughs Funeral Home in January of 2003. He obtained his funeral director degree in May of 2020. Dustin is currently enrolled at Fayetteville Technical Community College for his embalming license. He has obtained his crematory operator certification in November of 2019, and his a member of Pine Hall Presbyterian Church.
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Wesley Bullins Provisional Funeral Director
Wesley began in 2013 as a funeral assistant. He is the son of Dean and Angie Bullins, and is a graduate of Calvary Baptist Bible College. Wesley serves as the youth Pastor for Willow Oak Baptist Church and is an avid golfer. As of July 2021, Wesley has obtained his NC Provisional Funeral Directors license.
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Alex Owens Funeral Associate
Alex started his funeral career in 2017. He is the son of Barry and Donna Owens and a Stokes County native. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a degree in mathematics with a minor in operations and supply chain management.
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Tim Southern Funeral Associate
Tim started his funeral career in 2015. He is a lifelong resident of Stokes County. Tim and his wife, Joan have 2 daughters, Emily and Elizabeth; and 7 grandchildren. He is a member of Bethel Baptist Church, where is serves as Sunday School Teacher and Deacon. Tim is very community oriented, serving on numerous boards and committees.
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Roscoe Bowden Funeral Associate
Roscoe began in 2018 as a funeral assistant, and is a lifelong resident of Stokes County. Roscoe and his wife, Kathy have been married for 49 years, and have 3 children, James, Angie, and Patrick; and 6 grandchildren. He currently serves as the Pastor of Sycamore Baptist Church where he has been for 21 years.
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Wanda Tarlton Funeral Associate
Wanda began her funeral career 2017. She is a Pine Hall native and retired from the Stokes County Board of Education where she spent her 39 years of teaching at Pine Hall Elementary School. Wanda is a member of Pine Hall Presbyterian Church and the Pine Hall Ruritan Club as well as staying busy being involved in community activities.
