Wanda Kay Hicks, 62, passed away Tuesday August 4, 2020 at her residence after several years of failing health.  She was born October 4, 1957 in Alamance County to the late Arbert Junior Hicks and Dorothy “Dot” Aldridge Hicks who survives. Wanda was a member of Lakeview Community Church.  She loved spending time with her family and had a special place in her heart for all types of animals.   She is survived by her son, Christopher “Chris” Dickens and...

Burlington – Dorothy “Dot” Underwood Rice, 92 went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at The Oakes. She was born in Rockingham County to the late William Holt and Selena Huldah Walker Underwood. She was the wife of the late David Wyatt Rice      Dot worked for many years with Royal Hosiery and was a member of Bush Arbor Primitive Baptist Church. She enjoyed artwork especially sketching and painting. Dot also worked with ceramics. She...

Carolyn René Hunt Jones, 50, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020 at her parents’ home surrounded by her family.  She was born on March 17, 1970 in Alamance County to Thomas “Tom” Edward Hunt, Jr. and Peggy Clayton Hunt and was the wife to Mitchell Jones of 26 years. Carolyn was a caregiver and counselor to teenagers and their families.  She was a member of Bethsada Baptist Church in Mebane.  Carolyn was a loving and independent woman who was loved...

Van Edward Moore, 75, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020 at his residence.  He was born in Van Horne, Texas on July 23, 1945 to the late J.C. and Laura Russell Moore. Van was very active in Gibsonville UMC and Coastal Emmaus and Piedmont Emmaus during his lifetime.  He was a proud member of the Tin Can Sailors.  Van was an avid car lover with his specialty in MG’s.  He was retired from General Electric after 20 years in the jet engine repair...

Burlington - Delma Maidon Thomas, age 91, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2020. She was born in Johnston County, NC on September 14, 1928 to the late Oscar and Eula Hocutt Maidon and was the wife of 59 years to the late John Thomas.      She was preceded in death by a brother, Nevell Maidon of Selma, NC who passed away in 2018.     Although originally from Selma, NC, Delma met John in Raleigh where she worked as a Southern Bell telephone operator. Delma...

Burlington – Mary Anne Crawford Black, 68, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Alamance Health Care after several weeks of failing health.  She was born in New Hanover County on November 1, 1951 to the late Wardell and Elva Gray Sellars Crawford and was the wife of 21 years to William Lacy Black of the home.  Mary was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.  She loved angels, enjoyed yard sales and was wise beyond her years.  She will be missed by...

Robert Edward “Willie” Willingham, Sr., 91, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at his residence.  He was born in Marion, Indiana on November 8, 1928 to the late Samuel Edward Willingham and Loyce Hillary Brengle Willingham. Willie was a retired supervisor for the Information Systems at AT&T.  He was a graduate of Butler University and was a US veteran of the Air Force. He is survived by his sons, Robert Edward Willingham, Jr. and Bruce Alan Willingham; and...

Jeffrey “Jeff” Alan Cook, 52, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Alamance Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family.  He was born on February 5, 1968 in Alamance County to Hollis Elwood Cook and Lynda Ray Winfrey Cook and was the husband of 24 years to Melissa Roberts Cook. Jeff was a Quality Analyst with Lab Corp for over 15 years.  He attended St. Mark’s Church, a 1986 graduate of Western Alamance High School and graduated from Elon in...

Jesse Earl Light, 67, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Alamance Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family.  He was born on October 12, 1952 in Alamance County to the late Jesse Harvey Light and Thelma King Oakes who survives, and was the husband of 46 years to Cathy Cox Light of the home. Jesse retired from GE after 36 years as a team leader, was a member of The North State Football Officials Association for 30 years and was a part of the football chain crew at Elon...

Ervin Scott Simmons, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at The Hospice Home surrounded by his family.  He was born on February 20, 1933 in Caswell County to the late Berry Washington Simmons and Bertha Minor Simmons, and was the husband of 62 years to Didama Hooper Simmons who survives. Ervin retired from Tower Hosiery, and was a lifetime member at Bethel Christian Church. He was a treasured father and husband, a hard worker and enjoyed farming. Ervin was a humble and honest...