Obituaries

Mark Van Schaick

Dec 9, 2019

Mark Lee Van Schaick, 57, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 9, 2019 at ARMC surrounded by his family.  He was born in Schoharie County, NY to Leland “Lee” Evans and Bonnie McMann Van Schaick. He was the husband of 29 years to Michelle Eriksen Van Schaick who survives.  He graduated from Sharon Springs Central...

Emogene Wikle

Dec 8, 2019

Emogene Wikle, 88, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Edgewood Place.  She was born in Burke County, Georgia to the late George Dewey and Mary Glisson Mallard and was the wife of James Robertson Wikle, Jr.

She was an active member at Faith United Methodist Church and enjoyed gardening as well as spending time with...

Robert "Bob" Jennings

Dec 7, 2019

Mebane-Robert “Bob” Kenneth Jennings, 73, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 7, 2019. Bob was a native of Salem, New Jersey and moved to North Carolina to attend UNC-Chapel Hill, graduating in 1968. While at UNC, he participated in the Air Force ROTC and was a disc jockey interviewing many memorable people including the late Dean Smith. He retired...

Marie Tippins

Dec 6, 2019

Gilda Marie Edwards Tippins, 79, passed away Friday, December 6, 2019 at her home following several months of failing health.  She was born December 2, 1940 in Alamance county to the late Marshall Franklin and Mary Frances Hodge Edwards and was married to the late James Underwood Tippins for fifty years. Marie was of the Christian faith.  She was...

Catherine Thornton

Dec 5, 2019

Catherine Gaskins Thornton, 90, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at the Hospice Home.  She was born in Pamlico County to the late James Leland and Lena Langdon Gaskins and was married to the late Marshall Thornton.  She was a member of Kinnett Memorial Baptist Church

She is survived by her daughter, Patricia “Pat” Hill; son,...

William Winstead

Dec 5, 2019

William Clement “Bill” Winstead Jr. died Dec 5th 2019.  Born in Durham County on August 10th, 1946 to William C. and May Bland Winstead. Mr. Winstead grew up in Roxboro, North Carolina. He attended Christchurch School in Ubana, Virginia and graduated from Roxboro High School. He attended Louisburg College and married his high school sweetheart, Janet Carol Martin, in 1967.  They...

Hubert Wright

Dec 4, 2019

Hubert Wright, 75, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at home surrounded by his family.  He was born in Guilford County on March 19, 1944 to the late Perry Lee Wright and Nancy Cockerham Wright and was the husband of 42 years to Jeanette Hinton Wright who survives.

Hubert was an Electrical Contractor and owner of...

Jay House

Dec 2, 2019

Jay House, 71, passed away after a brief illness on Monday, December 2, 2019 at Alamance Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family.  He was born in Guilford County on January 3, 1948 to the late Alvin John House, Sr. and Pauline Haney House and was the husband of 41 years to Linda Rich House who survives.

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Thelma Wright

Dec 1, 2019

Thelma Christine Wright, 97, of Burlington, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at the Hospice Home. She was born on August 2, 1922 to the late Esther Rascoe Massey and Rufus Jefferson Massey in the Anderson Community of Caswell Co. NC.  She was a faithful member of Concord Christian Church.  She was a homemaker for her family and...

Richard Henry Dickerson III

Dec 1, 2019

Richard Henry “Trey” Dickerson III, age 26, of Haw River, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family after several months of failing health.

A native of Alamance County, he was a free spirit that greatly enjoyed his music, skateboarding and creating art.

Trey is survived by his mother,...

Marie Fuller

Nov 30, 2019

Mrs. Edna Marie Evans Fuller, age 92, of Burlington, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at her home after several months of failing health.

A native of Alamance County, she was the daughter of the late Jessie Vance Evans and the late Gladys Simpson Evans and was married for over 28 years to Isaac Fuller, who...

Carla Oakley

Nov 28, 2019

Burlington-Carla Sharpe Oakley, 85, the most faithful, beautiful, inspirational lady has entered the gates of heaven to be with Jesus on Thursday, November 28, 2019. She was a native of Alamance County and the wife of the late Jack C. Oakley. She was the daughter of the late Millard Foster and Mabel Lineberry Sharpe.

Carla retired from...

Sabra Somers

Nov 27, 2019

Sabra Pike Somers, 85, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at her home.  She was born in Alamance County to the late Walter Everett and Joy Bell Clapp Pike and was married for 65 years to Daniel Edward Somers who died on November 12, 2019.  Sabra retired from AT&T and volunteered as a...

David Emmons

Nov 26, 2019

Richard Frederick “David” Emmons, age 77, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, surrounded by his family.  He was born in Worcester, MA and lived in Barre, MA until moving to Burlington, NC in 2016.

David was a member of Our Savior Ev. Lutheran Church in Westminster, MA and Redeemer Ev. Lutheran Church in Burlington.  He...

Adrian Wilson

Nov 26, 2019

Adrian Curtis Wilson, 69 went home to be with his Lord and Saviour, Tuesday, November 26, 2019.  He was born in Alamance county to the late Ralph A. Wilson and Virginia Bryson Wilson who survives and was married to Dee Westbrook Wilson almost 6 years.  Adrian was the former owner and operator of Wilson Tire Service and later worked...

Victoria St. Hillaire

Nov 25, 2019

Burlington –Victoria Amanda St. Hillaire, 28, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019. She was the daughter of Dexter St. Hillaire and Sopha Kantawiti Graves both surviving.

Victoria was employed with UNC Family Medicine in Durham as a CMA. She brightened the lives of her patients every day. Vicky enjoyed dancing, music, singing and spending time with her...