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Sandra Wrenn Bayliff
Sep 6, 2025
Sandra Faye Wrenn Bayliff died peacefully Saturday morning, September 6, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Rassie Herman and Mary Marley Wrenn and sister to the late Michael Wrenn. Sandra had many cats over the years and loved them like her own children.
Sandra’s family home was Staley, NC where she grew up and was a member of Staley...
F. Michael Spoon
Sep 4, 2025
F. Michael “Mike” Spoon, 86, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025. He was born in Guilford County on September 9, 1938 to the late Carl Michael and Ruth Evelyn Staley Spoon. He was the Husband of 32 years to Patricia “Trish” Lewis Spoon who survives.
Mike retired as a long-distance truck driver and was a US Army veteran serving during...
Luther Edward Smith
Aug 31, 2025
Luther Edward Smith, 86, of Burlington went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 31, 2025, after a brief stay at hospice.
He was born on April 4, 1939, in Alamance County. Luther graduated from A-O High School and took some higher education courses before enrolling in the Army, where he proudly served his country. After his service,...
Renate C. Espinosa
Aug 24, 2025
Renate C. Espinosa, 84, of Graham, NC, passed away peacefully in 2025. She was born in 1941 to Frieda and Alfred Gartzke and lived a life devoted to her family, her heritage, and her work.
She is survived by her daughters, Carmen and Manuela Espinosa; her grandchildren, Daniel and Elena Espinosa; and her sister, Margrit Roelling. She was preceded in death...
Jeffrey Todd Young
Aug 20, 2025
Jeffrey Todd Young, affectionately known as Jeff, peacefully departed this world on August 20, 2025, at the age of 63, surrounded by the love of family, and friends at his residence. His life began on June 29, 1962, in a Jacksonville, Florida Naval Hospital to Patricia and Samuel. He spent his early years traveling as part of a military family....
Robert "Bob" Langley Almond
Sep 7, 2025
Robert "Bob" Langley Almond, Jr., born on September 6, 1951, in Mobile, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Alamance Regional Medical Center, with his devoted wife by his side. A cherished member of the community and beloved husband, Bob was known for his uplifting spirit and infectious smile, making friends wherever he went.
As the owner and...
Robert Keith Black
Sep 6, 2025
Robert Keith Black, 96, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, September 6, 2025. He was born on July 9, 1929 in Guilford County. Robert was an remarkable individual whose presence enriched the lives of those around him, and he will be profoundly missed.
As a retired professor of art at Atlantic Christian College in Wilson, North Carolina, Robert dedicated...
Lorraine Ferguson Cates
Sep 2, 2025
Graham- Lorraine Ferguson Cates, 76, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at UNC Hospital. She was born in Alamance County to the late Troy Lester and Dorothy Elizabeth Glosson Ferguson. She was the wife of the late Lawrence Eugene Cates, Sr who died in 2017.
Lorraine retired after 40 years as an operator for Southern...
Roger Leo Harris
Aug 30, 2025
Roger Leo Harris, born on August 31, 1942, in Wilkes County, was a beacon of light for all who knew him. Known for his generous spirit and unwavering support, he was a loving family man and an exceptional helper to everyone around him. His famously adept hands were never without the right tool for any job, whether in the garage...
Jodi Poythress Stuart
Aug 28, 2025
Our dearest mother, Jodi Poythress Stuart, peacefully entered eternal rest with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the age of 66 after a battle with cancer. A lifelong resident of Burlington, North Carolina and Navarre, Florida; she was a true beacon of warmth and strength, known for her kindness, sharp wit, resilience, vast vocabulary, knowledge of...
James "Jim" Edward Leggett
Aug 27, 2025
James Edward “Jim” Leggett, 85, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. A native of Halifax County was the son of the late Willie and Hattie Abernathy Leggett and was married to the late Delores Aultman Leggett.
Jim retired from the North Carolina DOT in Bridge Construction. He was a veteran of the...
Peggy Sue Huffines Page
Aug 27, 2025
Elon – Peggy Sue Huffines Page, 92, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. She was born in Alamance County to the late Ezra Alley and Mamie Susan Cook Huffines and was married for 60 years to the late Brannock Scott Page.
Peggy retired from Carolina Biological after 35 years. She was a longtime member of...
Loretta Ann Parker Edwards
Aug 23, 2025
Mrs. Loretta Ann Parker Edwards, age 68, of Gibsonville, NC, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital after a sudden illness.
Born in Fayetteville, NC, she was the daughter of the late James Parker, Jr. and the late Shirley Ann Jones Parker. She retired after working many years in the retail industry....
Vicente Gabriel Reyes Fernandez
Aug 22, 2025
Vicente Gabriel Reyes Fernandez, Sr., 77, passed away on August 22, 2025 at the Hospice Home surrounded by his loving family. A native of Cuba, he was the son of the late Candelario Reyes Garcia and Maria Fernandez Garcia and was married for over 54 years to Ana C. Robainas, who survives.
Vicente was a man of extraordinary intellect, Vicente was...
Laura Taylor Forbes
Aug 22, 2025
Laura Taylor Forbes, 83, a cherished and loving soul, left this world on Friday, August 22, 2025, at her daughters’ home, where she was surrounded by her devoted family. She was born on August 16, 1942, in Alamance County, to the late Robert Russell Taylor and Daisy Agnes Pender and was the wife to Herman Gather Forbes who survives. Together...
Aaron Lee Jones
Aug 21, 2025
Aaron Lee Jones, 78, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 21, 2025 at Ashton Place. He was born in Alamance County on September 16, 1946 to the late Aumon Lee Jones and Ruth Gladys Murray Jones and was the husband of 59 years to Hilda Pat Jones who passed away on August 8, 2024.
He...
John Shannon Gerner
Aug 19, 2025
John Shannon Gerner, of Whitsett, NC, age 72 passed away on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at Cone Health Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC. He was born on March 17, 1953 in Guilford County, NC to the late James Thomas and Myra Jo Allison Gerner.
He was a painter by trade. Prior to retiring he owned / operated John Gerner Painting....
Kristina Dawn Kullberg
Aug 19, 2025
Kristina Dawn Kullberg, 33, of Burlington, passed peacefully surrounded by family on August 19, 2025 at Duke Medical Center.
Kristina was born August 28, 1991 in South Carolina to Domingo Kullberg and Kimberly Ingle (Fields). Growing up, Kristina lived in many states including SC, NH, GA, and VA before spending most of her life in NC. She enjoyed cooking and trying...
Bobbie Jean Bridges
Aug 18, 2025
Bobbie Jean Warren Bridges, 90, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 18, 2025 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Robert Franklin and Lelia Brown Warren and the wife of 65 years to the late James “Jim” Lawrence Bridges.
Bobbie retired from General Dynamics after 20 years and previously worked in the office at...
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