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Joyce Jones Roorback
Jun 11, 2025
Joyce Katherine Jones Roorback, 93, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Coble Creek Health and Rehab at Twin Lakes in Burlington, NC. A native of Thomasville, NC, she was born on March 21, 1932, to the late Grover Lewis Jones and Emma Lou Conner Jones, and was married for...
Ginger Davis Saunders
Jun 11, 2025
Ginger Leigh Davis Saunders, 54, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. She was born in Durham on January 26, 1971 to the Ronald Clifford Davis and Paula Clark Davis and was the wife of 28 years to Terrence Duane Saunders of the home.
Ginger worked at Crabtree Valley Dental as the insurance coordinator. She loved...
Kim C. Hensley, Sr.
Jun 9, 2025
Kimley “Kim” Craig Hensley, Sr., age 73, of Elon, NC, passed peacefully from this life into the arms of his loving Savior on Monday, June 9, 2025.
Born on March 5, 1952, in Alamance County, Kim was the beloved son of Julius Vance and Vaden Gant. He graduated from Western Alamance High School, Class of 1970 and later attended Elon College...
Carolyn Kurfirst Ashby
Jun 8, 2025
Carolyn Kurfirst Ashby, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and devout Catholic, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and compassion. Born on October 1, 1949, in Paterson, New Jersey, Carolyn was raised in Greensboro, North Carolina, where her journey of service and deep spirituality began.
Carolyn was the loving wife of the late Kenneth Ashby, with whom she shared...
Wade Russell Cox
Jun 7, 2025
Wade Russell Cox, 80, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Peak Resources in Graham after several months of failing health. He was a native of Alamance County and the son of the late Elmer Ray and Beulah Ann Williamson Cox. He was the husband of 58 years to the late Joyce Elaine Tuck Cox who died...
Ann Powell Jennings
Jun 6, 2025
Ann Redding Powell Jennings, 96, a resident of Twin Lakes Community in Burlington, NC passed away on June 6, 2025. Ann was a passionate justice and hunger warrior, a truly dedicated servant of God, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Ann never met a stranger and had many good friends wherever she lived.
Ann was preceded in death by her...
Frances Westbrooks Talley
Jun 5, 2025
Frances Westbrooks Talley, a cherished friend, loving wife, devoted mother, and adoring grandmother, passed away on June 5, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born on July 29, 1946, in Alamance County, she lived a life filled with love, and unwavering spirit.
Frances was well-known in the community for her role as the owner of Baynes Store in Caswell County, NC. Her...
Cheryl Anne Cummings
Jun 3, 2025
Cheryl Anne Cummings, 77, of Elon passed away peacefully Tuesday June 3, 2025 at Alamance Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born on December 13, 1947 to the late James E. Tate and Virginia L. Tate. Cheryl married her best friend and the love of her life David R. Cummings on February 14, 1970 and began an...
Betty Jean Barnes Apple
Jun 3, 2025
Betty Barnes Apple, a beloved member of our community, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. A native of Guilford County, she was born on December 1, 1932, to the late Charlie Herman Barnes and Sallie Louise Webster Barnes. She was married to the late Lewis Edward Apple, Sr., for 55 years.
Betty’s remarkable career spanned over 55 years at...
Thomas Lee Oliver
Jun 2, 2025
Thomas “Tommy” Oliver, 67, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 2, 2025 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. A native of Alamance County, he was born July 29, 1957 to the late Harry Wilson and Sally Louise Miles Oliver and was the husband of 35 years to the late Shirley Hurt Oliver.
Tommy worked at Honda Power Equipment in Quality Control for...
Jean Griffin Fox
Jun 1, 2025
Jean Griffin Fox, passed away on her 79th birthday, June 1, 2025, at Moses Cone Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Irwin County, Georgia in 1946, to the late Cecil Griffin and Ruby Willis Griffin, and was the wife of 35 years to the late Donald "Don" Lynn Fox, Sr. who passed away in 2002.
Jean retired...
Carl Henry Robbins, Jr.
Jun 1, 2025
Carl Henry Robbins, Jr., a cherished father, brother, and friend, departed this world on June 1, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love and laughter. Born on April 14, 1945, in Alamance County, North Carolina, Carl was a man whose life revolved around his family. He spent many years of his life serving as a dedicated Truck Driver for Kayser...
Carolyn Jean Blackwelder Stewart
May 31, 2025
Carolyn Stewart left this world on May 31 at the age of 87. The sun was shining brightly in her hometown of Burlington when she crossed into the eternal light and glory of her Savior, Jesus Christ.
Born in Cumberland County, NC she was the daughter of the late Pearl Mansfield and her stepfather John Mansfield, and her father, Lonnie Blackwelder...
Rebecca Settle Springer
May 30, 2025
Rebecca Settle Springer, 77, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025. She was born in Rockingham, North Carolina, to Hiram Dixon Settle and Nina Privett Settle. In 1967, Rebecca married the love of her life, Arthur Conrad Springer. They shared 54 years of marriage filled with deep love and devotion until his passing in 2022.
Rebecca dedicated her life to the...
Bonnie Kaye Reynolds
May 30, 2025
Bonnie Kay Hamm Reynolds, 78, passed away surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion. Born on January 8, 1947, Bonnie lived a full and meaningful life rooted in her deep commitment to family and cherished traditions.
In 1967, Bonnie married the love of her life, Donald T. Reynolds. Together they built a life filled with joy,...
Ricky Dean Puryear
May 29, 2025
Mr. Ricky Dean Puryear, age 72, of Haw River, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at AuthoraCare Hospice Home after several months of failing health.
A native of Alamance County, he was the son of the late Callie Dean Pugh Puryear and was married for 33 years to Mrs. Melva Carol Parrish Puryear, who survives. He...
Toni Gaines Brown
May 28, 2025
Toni Gaines Brown, 67, a beacon of love and devotion, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at Alamance Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her cherished family. She was born on September 23, 1957, in Guilford County, to the late Malphus Thomas Gaines and Hazel Bennett Gaines; and was the wife of 45 years to William "Bill" Clifton Brown,...
Delrita Dickens Cottle
May 27, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and loving remembrance that we announce the passing of Delrita Dickens Cottle, who departed this life on May 27, 2025.
Born in Alamance County, North Carolina, Delrita lived a life full of strength and wisdom, always laced with her wit and humor. She was a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who touched the...
Marie Gulbranson Kask
May 27, 2025
Ingeborg Marie Gulbranson Kask, age 102, passed away on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Twin Lakes. She lived a life that can only be described as larger than life itself, marked by her extroverted personality and an ever-present sense of humor that lifted the spirits of those around her.
Marie’s journey was one of devotion and service. With an unwavering commitment,...
Denise Moore Loye
May 26, 2025
Denise Moore Loye, 65, of Burlington, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 26, 2025 at her home and surrounded by her loved ones, after a ten-month battle with Bulbar on-set ALS.
Denise was born May 28, 1959 in Alamance County to Robert William Moore and Joy Payne Walker. She attended Cummings High School, later transferring to Southern Alamance High School where...
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