Burlington – Ruth Wright Sykes, 93 went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 5, 2020 at the Hospice Home. She was born in Guilford County to the late William “Bill” Talton Wright and Thelma Lorene Conklin Wright Oakley. She was the wife of 71 years to James “Jody” Lacy Sykes who survives.    Ruth retired from Western Electric/AT & T after 41 years. Ruth was the first woman president of the Old North State Chapter. Ruth...

Elon-Mr. Al Junior Parker, 90, passed away Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Alamance Regional Medical Center after months of failing health.  A native of Orange County, he was born on January 18, 1930 to the late William Alvis “Al” Parker, Sr. and Mary Watson Parker and was the husband of 70 years to Zella Chambers Parker of the home.    Al was a veteran of the US Army serving in Korea and retired from Carolina Biological Supply.   He was a member of Harvest...

Burlington-Grady Allen Starling, 89 went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 4, 2020. He was born in Surry County to the late William Allen and Mary Mabe Starling. He was the husband of the late Myrtle Porte Starling who died in 2006.    Grady was a retired paint contractor. He was a longtime member of New Hope Baptist Church where he served as the assistant treasurer for many years. Grady was a veteran of the US Air Force. He was a gentle and humble Christian man who...

Tulip Marie Carden Whitley passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2020 at Alamance Regional Medical Center.  She was born November 2, 1926 in Alamance County to the late Wade Hampton and Flossie Mae Wright Carden and was married to the late Clifton Ernest Whitley, Jr. for 65 years.  Tulip was a charter member of Kinnett Memorial Baptist Church and she worked in textiles for over forty years.   She was an avid race fan of her son-in-law and two grandsons. She was also a Duke...

Altamahaw – Annie Hughes Harrison, 94 went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. She was born in Rockingham County to the late Charlie Benson and Jenny Ann Frye Hughes. She was the wife of the late Everette Lee Harrison.       Annie Retired from Burlington Industries. She and her husband operated the Altamahaw Grocery and Grill from 1974-1982. She most recently worked at Hardees in Glen Raven. Annie was a member of Altamahaw Baptist Church for...

Burlington-Eva Marie Phillips McBride, 61 went home to be with the Lord from her home on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. Her strong will to live and unwavering faith in God carried her throughout her lengthy battle with cancer. She was a native of Alamance County and resident of Burlington.         Maria was a 1977 graduate of Walter M. Williams High School and worked in several retail sales positions in Burlington while completing nursing training programs at...

Yvonne Alfreda Porter Gall, 93, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her family.  A native of New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Paul Porter and Barbara Mayer Porter and was married for over 64 years to the late Eugene O. Gall. Yvonne is survived by her children; Gene Gall (Kelly), Janis Giordano (Peter) and Barbara Case (Danny), grandchildren; Lacy, Michael, Joseph, Brett, Lindsey, Lucas, Austen and Conover, great grandchildren; Kalelle, John,...

Julian Carroll Burton, Sr., 88, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2020 at his home. He was born in Caswell County on December 7, 1931 to the late Lester Hassell Burton and Mary Elizabeth Bradsher Burton.    In the past, Julian was retired from Western Electric where he was the supervisor of the machine shop. He was also a longtime member of Andrews Memorial Baptist Church where he served as a trustee. He also served in the US Marine Corps. He...

Betty Jean Bradsher Allbritton, 83, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 31, 2020.  She was born on April 8, 1937 in Alamance County to the late Merdith Casper Bradsher and Clarisse Allison Bradsher and was married for 52 years to the late Isaac “Dennis” Allbritton who died in 2014. Betty retired as a teacher’s assistant with South Mebane Elementary School and was a former employee with Belk Department Store.  She was a member of Haw River Christian...

Anthony Lewis “Tony” Phelps, Sr., 54, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at his home. He was born in Alamance County to the late Gordon Elmo and Mae DeWitt Phelps. He went on to serve in the U.S. Air Force.  In the past, Tony was an avid supporter of the Bartlett Yancey High School Football Booster Club, where he even served as President for a number of years. He was also a member of Carr United Methodist...