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Janet Salmons Stressman
Nov 11, 2024
With heavy hearts but joyful memories, we announce the passing of our beloved Janet Lee Salmons Stressman, who left this world on November 11, 2024, at AuthoraCare Hospice Home in Burlington, NC. Born on April 5, 1957, in Guilford County, Janet was the daughter of the late Vernon James Salmons and Betty Lee Murray.
Janet lived a life marked by love,...
Monica Mildred Snyder Guthrie
Nov 11, 2024
Whitsett- Monica Mildred Snyder Guthrie, age 89, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 11, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 21, 1935 in Niagara Falls, NY to the late Frank R. Snyder and Theofla Ziegler Snyder, and was the wife of over 59 years to Robert John Guthrie...
Edward Watson, Jr.
Nov 11, 2024
Edward Watson, Jr., 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2024 at Alamance Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born on May 5, 1939 in Scotland County to the late Edward Watson, Sr. and Fannie Buchanan Watson, and was the husband of 48 years to Debra Sharon Phillips Watson who survives.
He retired after 24 years with...
Rollin Lavon Moye
Nov 10, 2024
Mr. Rollin Lavon Moye, age 82, of Burlington, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at the Hospice Home of Alamance-Caswell after several months of failing health.
Born in Wilson, NC, he was the son of the late Leslie and Esther Baldree Moye and was married for 44 years to Mrs. Shirley Jean Fogleman Moye,...
David Frederick Felten
Nov 8, 2024
David was born to Victor Carl and Rena Schoenbohm Felten. He was the youngest child and brother to Mary Duitsman (Jack), Catherine Startt (James), and Victoria Scharen (Albert).
As the son of a Lutheran pastor, Dave and his family lived in many parsonages throughout his childhood, as their parents were sent by the synod to minister to the local congregations. He...
Herbert Lee Roach
Nov 7, 2024
Herbert Lee Roach, 93, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at White Oak Manor. He was born in Alamance County on January 26, 1931 to the late Fred and Pearl Boggs Roach.
Herbert was a US Army Veteran serving during the Korean War and was a longtime member of Ireland Street Chapel. For many years,...
Owen John Schumacher
Nov 5, 2024
BURLINGTON – Owen John Schumacher passed away peacefully on Nov. 5, 2024, at the AuthoraCare Collective Hospice Home in Burlington, N.C., after months of declining health. He was 93.
Owen was born on June 23, 1931, in Berea, Kentucky, a place that was near and dear to his heart. It was there he spent many winters playing in the snow with...
David Wayne Forrester
Nov 5, 2024
David Wayne Forrester was born November 19, 1952 in Burlington, NC to Vance “Rock” Forrester and Gladys Forrester. The baby of the family, Dave was adored by his siblings and parents.
In school, Dave was a football star and friend to all. His love for football, and specifically Cummings High School, continued into adulthood as he supported the team with his...
Kay Wall Gee
Nov 3, 2024
Burlington - Mrs. Kay Wall Gee, age 77, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at the Hospice Home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 13, 1947 in Alamance County to the late John Willie and Violet Childers Wall, and was the wife of 55 years to William “Bill” David Gee...
Michael Joseph Atkinson
Nov 3, 2024
Mr. Michael Atkinson, age 71, of Burlington, went to his Heavenly home on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at his residence, while resting in his favorite chair.
Born in Elkhorn, Wisconsin, he was the son of the late Robert Paul Atkinson and the late Nancy Kay Steele Duich and was married to the late Tina Atkinson. Michael was...
Glenda Carey Newcomb
Nov 1, 2024
Glenda Carey Newcomb, 90, went home to be with the Lord surrounded by her family on Friday, November 1, 2024 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. A native of Alamance County, she was born June 25, 1934 to the late Thea Otis and Lillian Faulkner Carey and was the wife of 47 years to Obie Allen Newcomb of the home.
Glenda was...
Gwendolyn Celeste Bell
Oct 30, 2024
Gwendolyn Celeste Bell. 68, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the Hospice Home.
It would be hard to find a more caring and loving person than Celeste. She always had a big smile for everyone she met – and she never met a stranger. Celeste loved her family and...
John David Hughes
Oct 29, 2024
Mr. John David Hughes, 81, of Burlington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.
John was born January 12, 1943 in Alamance County to John William Hughes and Allene Sykes Hughes. He retired after 30 years of service as a Maintenance Crew Supervisor with the NC Department of Transportation. John was a modest and hard-working man who will be deeply...
Edna Ruth Inman
Oct 28, 2024
Edna Ruth McDavid Inman, 86 of Burlington passed away peacefully on Monday, October 28, 2024 at the Hospice Home. She was born in Scott County, VA on November 5, 1937 to the late Claude Mitchell McDavid and Lavada Lawson McDavid and was the wife of 50 years to her devoted husband, Edward Riley “Ed” Inman.
Edna was a longtime and faithful...
John Thomas Rogers, Jr.
Oct 27, 2024
John Thomas Rogers Jr, 79, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Moses Cone Hospital surrounded by the three loves of his life, Ann, Michelle, and Katelin, following complications from a fall. He was a devoted husband, father, pawpaw, and brother as well as a faithful member of Bible Baptist Church. John was born on February 15, 1945, in Durham...
Thomas Fletcher Lowe
Oct 27, 2024
Mr. Thomas Fletcher Lowe, of Burlington, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024, four days shy of his 66th birthday, at his residence surrounded by his family.
A native of Alamance County, he was the son of the late Nathanial Monroe Lowe and the late Inez Smith Lowe Robertson. Thomas was a salesman in the HVAC...
Kitty Lowe Apple
Oct 27, 2024
Mrs. Kitty Lowe Apple, age 96, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 27, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 20, 1928 in Alamance County to the late Daniel Rankin and Daisy Truitt Lowe. She was the wife of the late William Elton Apple.
Kitty retired from Carolina Biological Supply after 36 years....
John Chambers
Oct 26, 2024
John Junior Chambers, 99, of Burlington, NC, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 26, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilcie Chemis and Etta Whitt Chambers and was the husband of 76 years to the late Nellie Copley Chambers, who died in 2021.
John retired after 43 years with Western Electric. He...
Rinda Law Blackburn
Oct 25, 2024
Rinda Law Blackburn, 86, of Twin Lakes Community in Burlington, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, at Alamance Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born in Spray, NC to the late James Flurnoy Law and Una Dillon Law, and lived most of her life in Eden, NC.
A graduate of Tennessee Wesleyan College, Rinda began her career...
Reita Adele Tuttle
Oct 24, 2024
Reita Adele Tuttle, 81, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 24, 2024. She was born on May 13, 1943 in Greensboro, NC, to Hazel Maxine Rees, and was the wife of 59 years to her high school sweetheart, the late James “JC” Clayton Tuttle who died in October of 2021. Reita dedicated her life to her family,...
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