Bobby “Bob” Rumley, 87, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born November 28, 1933 in Rockingham County to the late Richard Manley and Peggy Alean Price Rumley and was married to Victoria “Vickie” Loftis Rumley for 56 years.  Bob attended St. Mark’s Church and was a farmer who believed in hard work.  In his younger days he had a band and enjoyed making music.  He also enjoyed being outdoors...

William Oliver Brown, 76, of Gibsonville, NC, died March 3, 2021.  Born in Salem, Ohio, July 13, 1944, the son of Oliver & Grace (Townsend) Brown who are both deceased. He is survived by his wife Linda (Dorman) Brown, sons Michael W. of Gibsonville, Mark D. of Mill Hall, PA, as well as stepchildren Jerry Thompson of Elon and Jodi Rose of Greensboro.  He also is survived by siblings, Rebecca Bell of Southern Pines, Elaine Guy of Hermitage, PA and Peggy (Keith) Bonner of...

Thelma Ruth Kiser Sasser, 93, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Liberty Commons.  She was born on June 9, 1927 in Moore County to the late Willie Wright Kiser and Cora Lee Davis Kiser. Thelma was married to the late J.D. “Jay” Sasser who died in 2002. Thelma retired from Greensboro Manufacturing as a seamstress. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Thelma enjoyed quilting, working in her flowers and reading her bible.  She was a loving mother,...

Burlington – Bobby Ray Whitfield, 83, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Moses Cone Hospital with his wife, Mary Jo Smith Whitfield of 64 years by his side.  He was born on July 29, 1937 in Davidson County to the late Arthur Garfield Whitfield and Maggie Mae Goins Whitfield. Bobby was a Christian Minister for over 60 years, pastoring several local churches including Efland UMC, Salem UMC, St. Luke’s UMC and Union UCC. He was a member of Front Street Christian...

 Lucy “Sissy” Virginia Long, 71, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021 at Alamance Regional Medical Center.  She was born in Alamance County to the late John Thomas Long and Lucy Virginia King Long.    Lucy was a beloved Mother, Daughter, Sister, and Aunt who brought much joy and laughter into the lives of everyone she met. As a two-time cancer survivor, she will always be remembered as a pillar of strength and inspiration.    She is survived by...

Robert Jody Crabtree, 46, passed away on Friday, February 26. 2021 after a heart attack.  He was born in Guilford County and was the son of the late Robert Ricky Crabtree and Helen L. Shirley who survives.  Jody truly loved his son and enjoyed cooking, food and music.  He was proud to be an organ donor.    He leaves behind a son, Robert Cody Crabtree; mother and stepfather, Helen and Larry Shirley; sisters, Tracy, Teresa, Kelly and Mindy, plus many other relatives...

Carl “Teddy” Theodore Johnston, 64, formerly of Elmira Street, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born in Alamance County on January 25, 1957 to the late Carl Herman Theodore Johnston and Minnie Leola Woods Johnston, and was married to Lisa Harrison Johnston of 30 years of the home. Teddy retired from Winn Dixie after 31 years and finished his career working for CVS.  He enjoyed fishing, boating and camping at Lake...

Mrs. Janice Capps Brown, age 70, of Burlington, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at Duke University Medical Center after several months of failing health.      A native of Alamance County, she was the daughter of the late Jacob Henry “Jake” Capps and the late Doris Marie Tickle Capps and was married for over 53 years to Billy Warren Brown, who survives.  After graduating from Eastern High School, she was employed for over 54 years with...

Shirley Styers Hall, 74, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at the Hospice Home.  She was born in Moore County to the late R. C. Styers and Louise Thompson Styers and was married for 52 years to David L. Hall who survives.  She graduated from Appalachian State University and UNC-Greensboro.  She was a member of St. Mark's Church and was very active in missions both national and international.  Shirley was co-coordinator for the World Trade Center Project for...

Burlington – Audrey Simmons Hall, 80, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, surrounded by her family.    A native of Caswell County, she was the devoted wife of 56 years to James Benjamin “Bennie” Hall, who survives. She was the daughter of the late Aubrey Hobart Simmons and Eliza Harrelson Simmons.    She retired from Scott Clinic where she served as the office manager. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, and...