Obituaries

Dimple Robbins

Sep 10, 2019

Dimple Kathleen Ruppert Robbins, 92, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 in Morganton.  She was born in Watauga County to the late Toy and Mary Jane Townsend Ruppert and was married to the late Harden Monroe Robbins.  She was formerly employed by Burlington Industries.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, September 14,...

Bernadine "Bernie" Harrell

Sep 7, 2019

Burlington-Bernadine Josephine “Bernie” Blische Harrell, 83, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 7, 2019. She was the wife of the late James William “Jim” Harrell who died in 2014. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Adolph and Mary Swenson Blische.

Bernie retired from May Memorial Library. She was a longtime...

Dorothy Sykes

Sep 6, 2019

Elon – Dorothy Elizabeth Whitesell Sykes, 69, passed away peacefully on September 6. 2019 surrounded by her family.  She was born on January 11, 1950 in Alamance County to the late Howard Anderson Whitesell and Pennie Andrews Whitesell. Dorothy Sykes was the wife to Willis “James” Sykes, Jr. of 46 years who survives.

Dorothy was an accounting...

Christopher "C.J." McGuire

Sep 6, 2019

Burlington – Christopher “C.J.” Jerimiah McGuire, 20, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019 at UNC Chapel Hill Hospital following a lengthy battle with cancer.  He was born in Orange County on August 6, 1999 to Kimberly Dawn Williams and Christopher William McGuire.

C.J. worked for New World Van Lines and was a volunteer fireman for the...

Donna Baker

Sep 6, 2019

Burlington – Donna Sherry Baker, 74 went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 6, 2019 at her home following several months of failing health.  She was born in Lynn, MA on June 30, 1945 to the late Andrew and Mildred Sherry and was the wife of 39 years to David Wilke Baker of the home.

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Berkley Gammon

Sep 6, 2019

Berkley Levi Gammon, 63, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019 at ARMC after a short illness.  He was born July 2, 1956 in Alamance County to the late Robert Berkley Gammon and Virginia Cross Gammon who survives.  Levi was a true outdoorsman. He enjoyed all types of hunting and fishing.  He was a Tar Heel and Carolina Panther...

Raymond Bass

Sep 5, 2019

Mr. Raymond Bass, age 59, of Mebane, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at his residence after a sudden illness.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 14, 2019 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 150 Ashbury Blvd., Mebane.

You may sign the online register...

Mary Kate Galyean

Sep 2, 2019

Burlington-Mary Kate “Kay” Harris Gaylean, 73 passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019 at ARMC. She was the wife of the late Larry Hobart Galyean and the daughter of the late Edgar David Harris, Sr. and Kathleen Willoughby Harris.

Mary Kate retired from GE in Mebane after over 30 years of service. She was later employed with...

Todd Evans

Sep 2, 2019

Todd Evans was born April 16, 1964 in Wake County to Phillip Morris Evans and the late Joan Annette Evans. He is survived by The Love of His Life, Terry Duncan; sister, Lisa Evans Clapp (Brian); nieces, Erin Gerringer (Nick Parsons) and Emily Bolton (Tyler); beloved dog, Otis; Uncle, Bill Evans (Tish); Aunt, Hilda Bobson (Donald) and Numerous Cousins....

Janice Frizzelle

Sep 1, 2019

Janice Langley Frizzelle, 83, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019 at Alamance Regional Medical Center.  She was born in Wilkes County to the late James Reuben Johnson and Elora St. John Langley and was married to the late Paul Frizzelle.  Mrs. Frizzelle retired from Lemco after 17 years and also owned and operated her own florist, J&J Flowers and...

"Buster" Pitman

Aug 31, 2019

“Buster” Burnham Joseph Pitman, 69, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at his home surrounded by family.  He was born in Amesbury, Mass. to the late Leslie Everett Pitman and Violet Osborne Pitman and was married for 19 years to Linda Morene Pitman who survives.  He was a very active member of New Hope Baptist Church.  Buster served 23...

David Brooks

Aug 31, 2019

Gibsonville – David Brooks, 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Brookdale Assisted Living.  A native of Boston, MA, he was born October 12, 1924 to the late Samuel and Sarah Brooks and was the husband of 56 years to Peggy Dean Brooks, also of Brookdale.

David was a decorated US Army WWII Veteran. ...

Donald Lee Bradley

Aug 30, 2019

Donald Lee Bradley was born May 30, 1949 in Alamance County to the late James McDonald Bradley and Ruth Helen Isley. He is survived by his beloved wife, Cheryl Spivey Bradley; daughters, Leslie Aldridge (Chris), Jamie Lilienfeld (Samir) and Demi Covington; grandchildren, Blake Aldridge and Reagan Aldridge; sister, Ann Bradley Greene (Doug) and four nieces and nephews. Donald was...

James Wall

Aug 30, 2019

James Ervin Wall, 88, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019 at his home.  He was born in Surry County and was the son of the late John William Wall and Mary Hutchens Wall.  He was married for 56 years to Janice Strouth Wall who died September 26, 2014.  He was formerly employed by Culp Finishing and was of...

Bobby Walker

Aug 30, 2019

Bobby Dean Walker, age 80, born on October 18, 1938, died at the home of his daughter, Tammy Wagner, on August 30, 2019, after spending several months in hospice care.

Bob was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served three proselytizing missions (two with his wife) and served as the...

Adele Holt

Aug 30, 2019

BURLINGTON – Adele Ardyce Powell Holt, 89, died on Friday, August 30, 2019 at Peak Resources Alamance, after a few months of failing health.

A native of Michigan, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Lawrence E. Holt; parents, Dave and Mona Powell; sisters, Lyda Powell Larsen, and Cleo Powell Hall; brothers, RD Powell, JC...

Horace Roger Carter

Aug 29, 2019

Horace Roger Carter, 78, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2019 at home. He was born in Caswell County, NC on October 26, 1940 to the late Harry Lee Carter and Hallie Webster Carter.

Horace was a retired farmer and electrician. He enjoyed old fast cars and fellowshipping with other car owners.

Survivors include his...

William Ray Rice

Aug 28, 2019

William “Ray” Rice was born August 11, 1950 in Halifax County, VA to Johnny William Rice and the late Julia Welcher Rice. He is survived by his beloved wife Judy Burch Rice, daughters; Tammie Taylor and Carolyn Ridge (Jonathan White), son; Tommie Rice (Melinda), grandchildren; Meagan Thurman (Dale), Amanda Van-Winkle (Jesse), Taylor Faith Ridge, Kayla Carol Rice, Brian Austin...

Michael "Mike" Kelley

Aug 27, 2019

Graham – Michael “Mike” Joseph Kelley, 71, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Alamance Regional Medical Center.  He was born in Macon, GA on January 20, 1948 to the late Joseph and Lillian Kelley.

Mike was a US Navy Veteran and was of the Methodist faith.  He was an avid UNC Tarheel...