Burlington – Our dad, Spencer Graham Williams, died Friday, March 27, 2020 at Moses Cone Hospital.  Dad was born in Hillsborough, NC on March 17, 1937 to the late Nane Williams Robertson.  He graduated from E.M. Holt School where he met the love of his life, Charlotte Shoffner and had been married for 62 years.    Spencer operated Williams Texaco for 20 years.  It was a local hangout where many friendships were forged.  In his early years, he loved loud...

Carol Ann Crandell Ninesling, 82, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at her home.  She was born in Chemung County, New York on May 5, 1937 to the late Winifield John Crandell and Alberta Isabelle Meyers Crandell and was married to the late Peter John Ninesling, Sr. who died in 2004. Carol retired from County Financial. She is survived by her children, Jeffrey Wilber, Lisa Luster, Peter Ninesling, Jr., David Ninesling and Stephen Ninesling; ten grandchildren and numerous great...

Robert Larry Miles, 82, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at Alamance Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family.  He was born on January 4, 1938 in Alamance County to the late Robert “Ed” Miles and Celestia “Lessie” Rudd Miles and was the husband of 60 years to Rebecca Swinney Miles who survives. Larry retired from Collins & Aikman. He was a member of First Christian UCC in Burlington, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and...

Bertha Ida Key “Shorty” Draughn, 95, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at the Hospice Home.    A native of Surry County, she was the wife of the late George Harvey Draughn and daughter of the late William Barney and Sarah Etta Corder Key.    Shorty was a member of Grace Bible Fellowship.    Survivors include her sons, Kenneth W. Draughn and Keith L. Draughn both of Burlington; granddaughter, Sara Jane Draughn, 2 great grandchildren, Willow and...

Burlington - Anne Sullivan Kernodle, 83, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, who brought joy to others through selfless acts of kindness, from baking to running errands to sharing encouraging words. Anne's Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date due to the current health crisis. However, she will be available for viewing from 11:00 am - 7:00 pm on Friday at Lowe Funeral...

Mr. James Ernest Weatherford, age 81, of Burlington, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at White Oak Manor after one year of failing health.      A native of Alamance County, he was the son of the late Claude Thomas Weatherford and the late Nancy Princeollie Law Weatherford.  He was employed by vocational trades.      James is survived by his sister, Shelby Cheek; brother, Alvis B. Weatherford and wife, Emma; three nieces, Tammy C. Hinshaw...

Graham – Kenneth Ray Mitchell, 81, passed away on March 24, 2020 at his home. He was born in Alamance County on February 3, 1939 to the late Edwin Freeman Mitchell and Deulah Mae Sykes Mitchell and was the husband of 47 years to the late Patsy Lee Norris Mitchell. Ray served as a US Army Veteran in Germany and was employed with Roadway Express for 32 ½ years.  He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He is survived by special nieces, nephews and in-laws.  He was...

Shirley Shepherd Summers, 71, passed away Monday March 23, 2020 at the Hospice Home.  She was born April 22, 1948 in Alamance County to the late Lonnie Edwin and Mabel Terrell Shepherd and was married to the late Larry “Buddy” Summers.  Shirley was a member of Landmark Baptist Church and worked at Baby Needs, Inc.  She enjoyed her coffee, gardening, being outdoors traveling and sitting on the back porch.  Her real joy came from spending time with her family...

Burlington-Janet Renee (Schauer) Freeman, 58 went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at her home. She was born on September 17, 1961 in Glendive, Montana to Lucille Lachenmeier and Robert Schauer. The world would never be the same again after this. This feisty little redhead would grow up to be all of 5 feet 2 in stature (on a good day) but a giant of a personality. Though her childhood would be a rocky one, Janet would eventually meet and marry the love of her life Jerry...

GIBSONVILLE - Mr. Frank Thomas Smith, Jr, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, March 16, 2020. Frank was born on November 9, 1937 to the late Frank and Jettie Smith.  He was the shop foreman for Gate City Auto Parts in Greensboro for over thirty years.  During retirement, he enjoyed working in his small engine shop at home.  He was a member of the McLeansville Baptist Church.  He was preceded in death by his brothers, Leland Smith, Jackie Smith, Dale...