Joseph “Jay” Kimbro, 86,  went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at ARMC.  A native of Alamance County and the husband of 42 years to Becky Minor Kimbro who survives.   He was the son of the late Lonnie P. and Elma Fuquay Kimbro. Jay was a distributor of Little Debbie snack cakes with McKee Baking, now known as McKee Foods, for over 35 years.  He truly loved music, especially Christian gospel music and sang for 17 years with a...

Burlington - Marjorie Loftis Dix, 86 of 408 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC, went to be with her Savior on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, after several months of failing health. She was born May 19, 1935 at her family's farm in Reidsville, NC to Andrew Carlyle Loftis Sr. and Myrtle Garrison Loftis. She was the cherished wife of her deceased husband, Floyd E. Dix, for 57 years. Other than her parents and spouse, she is preceded in death by one infant son, Darrell Eugene Dix; brothers,...

Gibsonville – Geneva Whack Jones, 93, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family.  A native of Florence, SC, she was born April 24, 1928 to the late Frank and Sadie Cooper Whack and was the wife of the late Clyde Jones. Geneva retired from Cone Mills as a machine operator and winder.  She was the mother of St. John AME Church in Gibsonville, where she was very involved.  She enjoyed sewing and spending time with...

Maria Elizabeth Bohigas Foster, 53, went to be with Jesus face to face on Friday, July 16, 2021, after a ten month valiant battle with cancer. Maria was born in Alamance County, NC, to the late José and Lourdes Bohigas. She and her family moved to Fredericksburg, VA, in 2004. An educator at heart, she homeschooled her two children and taught English as a second language to adults for many years. She was a loyal friend, mother to many, compassionate advocate, and devoted lover of...

Phyllis Elaine Gee Tate, 74 of Burlington passed away peacefully on Friday, July 16, 2021 in the company of loved ones and the exceptional care of Hospice of Burlington. A native of Alamance County, Mrs. Tate was the daughter of the late Sterling James Gee and the late Onie Marie Brooks Gee. In addition to her parents, Phyllis is preceded in death by the love of her life, husband James Henry Tate, Jr. Some people go half a lifetime without encountering their soulmate but Phyllis and James...

Linda Shambley Suitt, 73,  went to be with her Lord and Savior July 14th, 2021 after a lengthy battle with cancer. A native of Alamance County, she was the daughter of Jasper Thomas Shambley and Opal Joyce Walker both deceased. She and her husband had recently relocated to Navarre Beach, FL to be with their family. Linda was a devout Christian who loved the Lord. She was always ready to lend a helping hand to others and loved her family beyond measure. Nothing brought her more joy than...

Robert Arland “Bob” Suggs, 94, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. He was born in Wake County to the late Andrew and Addie Suggs.  He was married for 68 years to the Mazie St. John Suggs who passed away in 2017. Bob grew up in Burlington, NC.  After high school he enlisted in the US Navy during WWII, following his military service, he attended NC State University graduating with a degree in Engineering.  In 1957, he moved his family to...

Stephanie Annette Searle Hinote, 65, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill after several months of failing health.  A native of Pennsylvania state, she was born October 11, 1955 and was the wife of 23 years to Ricky Lee Hinote. Stephanie was kindhearted, extremely giving and beloved by all of her friends.  She enjoyed her flowers which she admired from her rocking chair on the front porch daily.  She spent a lot of her time with her furry...

Charles W. Mann, 91, of Burlington, NC passed away Monday, July 12, 2021 at Cone Health Alamance Regional Medical Center. Chuck was born on April 26th, 1930 in Wheeling, West Virginia to the late Harold and Amanda Mann. Chuck is survived by his beloved wife, Jean Patterson Mann; sons, Randy Mann and wife Robin, Larry Mann and wife Teresa; grandchildren Jonathan Mann and wife Ruolin, Timothy Mann and wife Laura, Cara Britain and husband Kyle, Christopher Mann and partner Katie, Alex...

Evelyn Suarez Lafontaine, 62, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Moses Cone Hospital.  A native of Puerto Rico, she was born on September 2, 1958 to the late Felipe Suarez and Carmen Lafontaine.   Evelyn enjoyed cooking for her family and friends always welcoming everyone with a cup of coffee. She loved sewing and working with all types of craft. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.   Survivors include her daughters, Evelyn...