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Seth Ryan Carter
Jun 17, 2025
Seth Ryan Carter, 22, born on May 25, 2003 in Alamance County, left this world too soon on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, touching the lives of everyone who knew him. He was a beacon of joy, characterized by his fun-loving spirit and a knack for brightening even the dullest days with his infectious laughter and playful jokes. Seth was a...
Annette Hilbourn Tatum
Jun 19, 2025
Annette Hilbourn Tatum, affectionately known as “AT” or “Sister Tatum,” a beloved wife, mother, Nana, great-grandmother, sister, and faithful servant of God, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025 at Moses Cone Hospital, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 82.
Born and raised in Chadbourn, North Carolina, Annette’s life was marked by grace, creativity, and unwavering devotion—to her...
Hilda Marie Stainback Bryant
Jun 19, 2025
Hilda Stainback Bryant, 92, passed away on June 19, 2025, in her Anderson, Caswell County, home surrounded by family and private caregivers, and under the care of hospice services, after years of complications from chronic kidney disease and dementia.
Hilda was born on March 24, 1933, to the late Walter Siddle Stainback and Mary Elizabeth Aldridge Stainback....
Doris Neal Butler Byrd
Jun 18, 2025
Doris Neal Butler Byrd, a cherished figure in our lives, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025, at the age of 97. Born on February 3, 1928, Doris was a woman of strength, grace, and unwavering faith—a true embodiment of a strong Christian woman.
Doris was an exceptional Executive Assistant at Clemson University whose organizational skills were admired by all who...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Neilson Bouchard
Jun 18, 2025
It is with great respect and sorrow that we announce the passing of Jacqueline "Jackie" Neilson Bouchard, 86, who departed this life on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Twin Lakes. She was born on July 12, 1938 in Winona, Minnesota to the late Harvey Alvin Neilson and Velma Helen Konrad Neilson, and was the wife of 59 years to Alfred...
John Frederick "Johnny" Gilliam
Jun 18, 2025
John Frederick "Johnny" Gilliam (1945–2025) passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025, surrounded by his family in Holly Springs, NC. He was lovingly cared for in the very end by his wife and best friend Mary Gilliam, with whom he shared 61 beautiful years of marriage.
John was proud of his faithful service in the United States Navy from 1965-1968 and...
Bud Franklin "Frank" Turner
Jun 18, 2025
Bud Franklin "Frank" Turner, 82, passed away on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Alamance Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. A native of Alamance County, he was the son of the late Floyd and Alice Turner and was married to Faye Ann May Turner, who survives.
He enjoyed a fulfilling career, retiring after 30 years with Copeland Fabrics. His...
James "Jimmy" Thomas Fox III
Jun 17, 2025
James "Jimmy" Thomas Fox III, a beloved son, brother, father, and friend, passed away on June 17, 2025, at his home. He was born on July 6, 1965, in Haywood County, North Carolina.
In his younger years, Jimmy enjoyed playing golf, roller-skating, cross country, traveling and photography.
Jimmy cherished the times spent by the ocean, where he found peace and joy in...
Vontana "Von" Ball, Jr.
Jun 16, 2025
Vontana "Von" Ball, Jr. was born on April 22, 1945, in the quaint town of Stocksville, NC. He was a gentle spirit, a loving husband, a cherished father, and a loyal friend whose presence brightened the lives of all who knew him. On June 16, 2025, his journey on Earth came to a peaceful close, leaving behind a legacy of...
Marsha Zimmerman Ward
Jun 16, 2025
Marsha Annette Zimmerman Ward, 55, of Gibsonville took her final earthly breath Monday, June 16, at the AuthoraCare Hospice Home in Burlington. This came after a valiant four-month battle with bile duct cancer.
Marsha was born Sept. 14, 1969, to Marshall Van Zimmerman and Hazel Vernett Hackett Zimmerman. She was married for more than 31 years to Kurt Ward, whom she...
Lucille "Lucy" Webster Massey
Jun 16, 2025
Lucille “Lucy” Webster Massey, a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 16, 2025 at Countryside Manor in Stokesdale surrounded by her loving family.
Born on December 31, 1928 in Caswell County, Lucille enjoyed the outdoors spending time in her little garden, enjoyed cooking her famous pound cakes and old fashion banana pudding that...
Walter Terrell Apple
Jun 15, 2025
Walter Terrell Apple, 78, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 15, 2025 at the Hospice Home surrounded by his family. He bravely battled cancer for over 20 years, supported by his loving wife, Tyron “Spooky” Apple.
Walter was born on July 29, 1946 in Caswell County to the late Walter Everette Apple and...
Glenda Hurlocker Greeson
Jun 15, 2025
Glenda Hurlocker Greeson, 80, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 15, 2025 at the Hospice home surrounded by her family. She was a native of Alamance County and the daughter of the late John David Hurlocker and Betty Murray Hurlocker who survives. She was the wife of 59 years to the Fred Greeson, Jr. who survives.
Glenda...
Joyce Jones Roorback
Jun 11, 2025
Joyce Katherine Jones Roorback, 93, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Coble Creek Health and Rehab at Twin Lakes in Burlington, NC. A native of Thomasville, NC, she was born on March 21, 1932, to the late Grover Lewis Jones and Emma Lou Conner Jones, and was married for...
Ginger Davis Saunders
Jun 11, 2025
Ginger Leigh Davis Saunders, 54, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. She was born in Durham on January 26, 1971 to the Ronald Clifford Davis and Paula Clark Davis and was the wife of 28 years to Terrence Duane Saunders of the home.
Ginger worked at Crabtree Valley Dental as the insurance coordinator. She loved...
Kim C. Hensley, Sr.
Jun 9, 2025
Kimley “Kim” Craig Hensley, Sr., age 73, of Elon, NC, passed peacefully from this life into the arms of his loving Savior on Monday, June 9, 2025.
Born on March 5, 1952, in Alamance County, Kim was the beloved son of Julius Vance and Vaden Gant. He graduated from Western Alamance High School, Class of 1970 and later attended Elon College...
Carolyn Kurfirst Ashby
Jun 8, 2025
Carolyn Kurfirst Ashby, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and devout Catholic, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and compassion. Born on October 1, 1949, in Paterson, New Jersey, Carolyn was raised in Greensboro, North Carolina, where her journey of service and deep spirituality began.
Carolyn was the loving wife of the late Kenneth Ashby, with whom she shared...
Wade Russell Cox
Jun 7, 2025
Wade Russell Cox, 80, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Peak Resources in Graham after several months of failing health. He was a native of Alamance County and the son of the late Elmer Ray and Beulah Ann Williamson Cox. He was the husband of 58 years to the late Joyce Elaine Tuck Cox who died...
Ann Powell Jennings
Jun 6, 2025
Ann Redding Powell Jennings, 96, a resident of Twin Lakes Community in Burlington, NC passed away on June 6, 2025. Ann was a passionate justice and hunger warrior, a truly dedicated servant of God, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Ann never met a stranger and had many good friends wherever she lived.
Ann was preceded in death by her...
Frances Westbrooks Talley
Jun 5, 2025
Frances Westbrooks Talley, a cherished friend, loving wife, devoted mother, and adoring grandmother, passed away on June 5, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born on July 29, 1946, in Alamance County, she lived a life filled with love, and unwavering spirit.
Frances was well-known in the community for her role as the owner of Baynes Store in Caswell County, NC. Her...
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