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Paul Douglas Johnson

Paul Douglas Johnson

Nov 28, 2023

On Tuesday, November 28th, 2023, Paul Douglas Johnson, 45, went home to be with his Lord and Savior.  Paul was born on July 26, 1978. 

Paul is survived by his parents Dwight and Dianne Johnson, his bonus parents Chris and Dama Stewart, brother Roger Johnson, and sister Kim Johnson Osborne, his niece Kayla Osborne, nephews Edward Madison, Don Madison (Lexi),...

Ruby Mercer Williams Thorpe

Ruby Mercer Williams Thorpe

Nov 28, 2023

 

Ruby Mercer Williams Thorpe, age 88, passed away peacefully at Pittsboro Christian Village on November 28, 2023 and is now at home in Heaven. 

Born in Wilson County, Ruby was the daughter of the late Thomas Byard Mercer and Iva Worrell Mercer.  She was a member of the 1953 graduating class of Rock Ridge High School.  A few years...

William "Bill" Fitch Dunn

William "Bill" Fitch Dunn

Nov 27, 2023

William "Bill" Fitch Dunn, 100, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023 at the Hospice Home in Burlington.  Born on October 28, 1923, in Jamestown, NY, Bill was the son of Clair Montgomery Dunn and Myrtle Fitch Dunn.

Bill was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and then attended Front Street United Methodist Church in Burlington.  As a young...

Betty Lou Oakley Page

Betty Lou Oakley Page

Nov 24, 2023

 

     Mrs. Betty Lou Oakley Page, age 87, of Elon, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023 at Liberty Commons after a brief illness.

     Born in Alamance County, she was the daughter of the late Claude Samuel Oakley and the late Roberta Page Oakley and was married for over 57 years to the late Melvin Thomas Page,...

Jeffrey Omer Evans

Jeffrey Omer Evans

Nov 24, 2023

Jeffrey Omer Evans, known affectionately as Grandpa, passed away on November 24, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 12, 1949, in Manhattan, Kansas to the late Lawrence Earle Evans and Carol Shields Evans.  

Jeff had a great sense of humor. He was a natural jokester and had the remarkable ability to make...

Josh Stephen Edwards

Josh Stephen Edwards

Nov 23, 2023

Joshua Stephen Edwards, 51, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023. He was a native of Alamance County and the son of Eddie and Debra Edwards.

     Josh was employed as a Quality Manager with Newton Instrument Company, Butner. He was a 1990 graduate of Hugh M. Cummings High school and studied Tool & Dye Technology at Alamance Community College....

Charles Richard Averitt

Charles Richard Averitt

Nov 23, 2023

Charles Richard Averitt, 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 23, 2023 at the Hospice Home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 4, 1935 in Durham County to the late Kenneth Howard Averitt and Lucy Forester Averitt Harris, and was the husband of 50 years to the late Hilda Madden Averitt who passed away in 2021.

Charles...

Carson Alan Minor

Carson Alan Minor

Nov 21, 2023

Carson Alan Minor, 22, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Moses Cone Hospital. He was a native of Guilford County and the son of Jeffrey Alan and Joy Greeson Minor.  

Carson was a hardworking independent young man that loved to get his hands dirty and help in any way he could.  A great outdoors man and a...

Judith Capps Johnson

Judith Capps Johnson

Nov 20, 2023

Judith Capps Johnson, affectionately known as Pug, passed away on November 20, 2023. She was born on October 10, 1946, in Alamance County, NC. A dedicated worker and a loving family member, Judith's life was characterized by her headstrong nature, strong work ethic, and unwavering love for her family.Judith spent many years of her life working in the retail industry....

Kimberly Moran Smith

Kimberly Moran Smith

Nov 19, 2023

Kimberly Moran Smith, 38, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023. She was a native of Guilford County and the daughter of David and Katherine Painter Moran.

Kimberly was a loving and genuine person. She was gracious with her time and energy, and always made those around her feel welcomed and loved. She had an infectious happiness and would light...

Donna Sue Swift

Donna Sue Swift

Nov 19, 2023

Donna Sue Swift, 72, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 19, 2023 after several years of failing health.  She was born in Letcher County, KY on January 22, 1951 to the late Donald B. and Maggie Varner Duty and was the wife of 24 years to Royall Gene Swift of the home.

 

Donna was a...

Verdie Mae Crumpton Breashears

Verdie Mae Crumpton Breashears

Nov 19, 2023

Verdie Mae Crumpton Breashears, 84, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 19, 2023 at the Hospice Home surrounded by her family.  She was born in Alamance County on June 10, 1939 to the late Hubert Lee Crumpton and Janie Hutchins Crumpton Cobb and was the wife of 55 years to the late James Milton Breashears.

 

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Joe Norman Friddle, Jr.

Joe Norman Friddle, Jr.

Nov 17, 2023

Joe Norman Friddle, Jr. passed away peacefully on November 17, 2023 at his home.

Joe was born on August 1,1942 in Guilford County.  He lived a life filled with love, laughter and cherished moments. He worked as a driver for Burlington Chemical for many years and approached every task with sense of responsibility and commitment.  While Joe excelled in his...

Vivian Hutchins Wilson

Vivian Hutchins Wilson

Nov 17, 2023

Burlington - Vivian Hutchins Wilson, 88, passed peacefully on Friday, November 17, 2023 at the Hospice Home surrounded by her family.  She was a native of Burlington, North Carolina, born on February 12, 1935, in Biscoe, NC. Vivian spent time in Alabama during her husband’s service in the Army and settled back in Burlington in 1960.

Vivian is survived by her...

David Carlton Murray

David Carlton Murray

Nov 16, 2023

David Carlton Murray, 95, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at the Hospice Home.  A native of Alamance County, he was born July 19, 1928 to the late Kenneth Everett and Lena Burch Murray and was the husband of 69 years to the late Dorothy Tickle Murray.

 

Carlton was a longtime member of...

Bobby Joe Apple

Bobby Joe Apple

Nov 15, 2023

Bobby Joe Apple, 71, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 at ARMC. He was a native of Alamance County and the husband of 48 years to Terry Lee Saul Apple who survives.

Bobby retired from Stearns Ford in Burlington as a diesel mechanic. He loved his job and always kept up with the latest technology relating to diesel engines....

Phyllis Bradner Hollar

Phyllis Bradner Hollar

Nov 15, 2023

Phyllis Bradner Hollar, 68, left us on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, with her loving husband by her side at ARMC. Phyllis was born on July 27, 1955 in Burlington, NC to Ruth and Bruce Bradner.

Phyllis was a very prominent and knowledgeable woman as she graduated from Alamance Community College with a degree in Criminal Justice. Phyllis did a wide...

Candace Nicole McLamb

Candace Nicole McLamb

Nov 14, 2023

Candace Nicole McLamb, 42, of Burlington, NC, passed away unexpectedly on November 14, 2023. She was born on May 23, 1981, in Galveston, TX. Candace is survived by her father Jerry, stepmother Linda, mother Donna, stepfather Claude, brother Danny, daughter Heather, and granddaughter McKinleigh. She was preceded in death by her son Jordan, Mary paternal grandmother Mary and maternal grandmother...

Ronald "Ron" Monroe Johnson

Ronald "Ron" Monroe Johnson

Nov 13, 2023

Ronald “Ron” Monroe Johnson, 88, passed away  peacefully on Monday, November 13, 2023 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. He was born in Alamance County on October 21, 1935 to the late Walter Lee  Johnson, Sr. and Laura Neta Terrell Johnson, and was the husband of sixty-eight years to Iris Garrison Johnson of the home.

Ron retired from JB Floor Covering....

Alice Carolyn Crumpler Lee

Alice Carolyn Crumpler Lee

Nov 13, 2023

Alice Carolyn Crumpler Simpson Lee, 80, passed away on November 13, 2023, at her daughter’s home in Burlington surrounded by her family. She was born on June 27, 1943, in Cumberland County, NC, to Wilbert Lee Crumpler and Geneva Warren Crumpler.

As a teenager, Carolyn moved with her family to Burlington, where she graduated from Williams High School. She worked...

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