Mr. Lindon Ray Hooper, Sr., age 73, of Elon, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.      He was born in Union, SC to the late Charles Lindon Hooper and the late Jean Thorson Hooper and was married for over 55 years to Mrs. Joan Hill Hooper, who survives.  Lindon was a dedicated employee for over 45 years with Glen Raven Mills and at the time of his retirement he was the longest running employee at...

Graham-Tina Marie Perry Rose, 47, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 18, 2019 at Alamance Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family.  She was born in Alamance County on May 25, 1972 to the late Roy Leonard Perry, Sr. and Rebecca Jean Flood Moody who survives and was the wife of 23 years to Randall Scott Rose of the home. Tina was of the Baptist faith and was self-employed.  She enjoyed spending time with her family and was a loving wife, mother, sister and...

Linda Durham Spence, 75, passed away Friday October 18, 2019 at her daughter’s home.  She was born December 3, 1943 in Durham County to the late Fred Lee and Jesse Lee Porter Durham and was married to the late Rev. Robert Julian Spence, Jr. for fifty-four years. She was a true minister’s wife and all the duties included as such.  She was a member of Crossway Church and had a puppet ministry she would visit other churches to perform.  She enjoyed cooking and...

Burlington-Lawrence Joseph “Larry” Dalmata, Sr., 74, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2019 at Alamance Health Care following several months of failing health.  He was born in Fulton County, NY on November 13, 1944 to the late John Edward and Helen Selufsky Dalmata. Larry served in the US Marine Corps and worked for Westcott Buick for many years. He possessed a strong work ethic, had a gift of storytelling and was known for his kind and sweet spirit. He raced modified...

Ralph Manning Holt, Jr. was born in Burlington, North Carolina on September 7, 1931, the second child born to the late Margaret McElwee and Ralph M. Holt, Sr.  His end of this life on October 14, 2019 came fairly quickly in the last weeks.  His mind and spirit were strong to the end, but his body had become weak.  Papa, as he was affectionately called, was loved dearly by his family and those he befriended throughout his life.  We celebrate the many blessings he bestowed...

Mary Helen Cobb, age 85, of Burlington, NC, formerly of Charleston, WV, died on Wednesday, October 9, 2019.      The only child of John R. and Gladys C. Fox of Pratt and Charleston, she was born June 3, 1934, in Sandstone, WV. She was a member of the Holly Hill Baptist Church in Burlington.      Mary was a cum laude graduate of West Virginia Institute of Technology, Montgomery, WV, with a degree in Journalism. She was a Fulbright Scholar at the...

Burlington – Zane Thomas Edwards, 90, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 7, 2019 following several years of failing health. He was born in Orange County on May 11, 1929 to the late Walter Thomas and Era Riley Edwards and was the husband of 69 years to Betty Sue Compton Edwards of the home.     Zane was a longtime member of Northside Presbyterian Church and was a US Army Veteran who served during the Korean War.  He retired from Western Electric after...

Burlington-Harry Lee Dodson, 91, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 6, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Rockingham County to the late William Gaston and Lula Mae Carter Dodson. He was the husband of 70 years to Nettie Lou Barber Dodson who survives.     Harry was employed for many years with Mebane Laundry and retired from Rental Towel and Uniform. He was a longtime member of Stony Creek Presbyterian Church, a former deacon, Sunday...

Burlington-Harry Eugene Ross, Sr., 85, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at ARMC. He was born in Camden, Ohio to the late William Cyrus and Mary Ann Sizemore Ross. He was the husband of 63 years to Phyllis King Ross who survives.     Harry retired from the USDA and previously was employed with Wonder Bread company. He was a proud veteran of the US Air Force. Harry had a zest for life and he enjoyed driving his red Mazda Miata convertible around town and being part of...

Burlington-Uri Alvin “UA” Paschal, Jr., 92, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at the Hospice Home. He was a native of Alamance County and the husband of the late Erma Foy Perry Paschal.    UA retired as an auto mechanics teacher at Western Alamance High School and was the owner and operator of UA Paschal Garage for many years.. He was a proud US Army veteran of WW II. He was of the Christian faith and enjoyed spending time with his family. UA...