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Patricia "Patsy" Ann Huffines Apple
Oct 23, 2024
Mrs. Patricia Huffines Apple, 78, of McLeansville passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at her residence. Patricia was born in Guilford County to the late E. P. Huffines and Mary Alice Breedlove Huffines on January 17, 1946. She was a longtime member of Bethel Presbyterian Church in Gibsonville.
Patsy was a beloved Mother and Nana. In her early years as...
Jean Patterson Mann
Oct 20, 2024
Jean Patterson Mann, age 92, of Burlington, NC, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Cone Health Alamance Regional. A native of Burlington, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Hobart and Nina Patterson and wife of the late Charles "Chuck" Mann.
Survivors include her sons, Randy Mann and wife Robin of Saugerties, New...
Billie June Rudloff
Oct 20, 2024
Billie June Rudloff, 77, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. A native of Alamance County, she was born May 16, 1947 to the late June James Laster, Jr. and Billie Dove Mullis Laster and was the wife of 42 years to Richard Thomas “Tom” Rudloff.
Billie worked as a secretary...
Jerry Thomas Bright, Sr.
Oct 19, 2024
Jerry Thomas Bright was born in Burlington, NC on December 24, 1941. He was the son of Thelma Mae Modlin Bright and Thomas Womack Bright, Jr. He attended Alamance County schools and graduated from Walter Williams High School in 1960. With hobbies as diverse as his talents, Jerry enjoyed playing the bass violin in the high school orchestra and band,...
Patricia Ann Thompson McLean
Oct 19, 2024
Patricia Ann Thompson McLean, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, passed on October 19, 2024 at the age of 86. Born on September 6, 1938, in Guilford County, Patricia's life was a testament to her unwavering spirit and dedication to family and education.
Patricia devoted her career to shaping young minds, earning a Master's Degree in education and serving...
Martha Myers Lilly
Oct 17, 2024
Martha Elizabeth Myers Lilly, 98, left her earthly home and went to her heavenly home on October 17, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on November 11, 1925 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Hubert Grady Myers, Sr. and Martha Leanna Wilson Myers, and was the wife of 61 years to the late Robert Jefferson Lilly.
Martha spent...
Leonard Wesley "Wes" Soots, Jr.
Oct 17, 2024
Leonard Wesley “Wes” Soots, 56, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. A native of Alamance County, he was born on February 7, 1968 to the late Leonard Westley Soots, Sr. and Mary Lou Whitaker Soots who survives. He leaves behind his wife of 35 years, Jo Thomas “Jodie” Soots of the home.
Wes volunteered with...
Freda Setzer Kimrey
Oct 16, 2024
Freda Ann Setzer Kimrey, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at her home. Freda was a native of Alamance County and was the daughter of the late Fred Setzer and Marguerite Liles Setzer.
Freda was a member of Altamahaw Baptist Church where she attended faithfully for many years. She loved being with her family especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed keeping...
Gene Williams Gibson, Jr.
Oct 16, 2024
Gene Williams Gibson, Jr. was born on September 8, 1953, in Alamance County, and he passed away on October 16, 2024, at his residence, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion to family. A proud veteran of the United States Navy, Gene served his country with honor and integrity.
Gene was a family man. He is survived by his beloved...
Dorothy Wurtzer Pope
Oct 15, 2024
Dorothy Louise Wurtzer Pope, 87, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Ashton Place. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on June 19, 1937 to the late Jerry Charles and Mary Cecila Bushman Wurtzer. She was the wife of the late Willis Henderson Pope who died in 2007.
Dorothy retired after 22 and half years from Essex Community College. She...
James Edward Ogle
Oct 12, 2024
James Edward Ogle, a loving father, husband, grandfather, and brother passed away on October 12, 2024 at the age of 78. He was born on September 21, 1946, in Sevier County, Tennessee.
James dedicated many years of his career to Sears, where he worked in small engine repair and became known for his expertise and willingness to help others. He had...
Lloyd Holt Cheek
Oct 9, 2024
Lloyd Holt Cheek, 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at Alamance Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born on February 11, 1933 in Warren County to the late William Cheek and Mattie Best Cheek. Holt was the husband of 21 years to Maxine Whitesell Cheek of the home.
He was a retired machinist from Fairy...
Shirley Jean Jones
Oct 9, 2024
Shirley Jean Jones went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. She was born on October 28, 1963 to Clarice Joann (Nicki) and Joseph Howard Jones.
Shirley enjoyed being with friends and family. Although having FSHD muscular dystrophy, she enjoyed life to the fullest, even going sky diving for her 49th birthday! She...
Dena Tresea Robbins
Oct 7, 2024
Dena Tresea Robbins, 55, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 7, 2024. She was born in Stanly County.
Dena was the first child to attend High Point Kindergarten for the Handicapped in 1972. She was a graduate of the McIver Educational Center. Dena enjoyed working and was formerly employed at Burger King, Chick-Fil-A, and the local YMCA...
James Bernard Stanley Evans
Oct 6, 2024
James Bernard Stanley Evans, 86, of Burlington, NC went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at his home surrounded by his children and their spouses. He was born in Onancock, Virginia to the late Bernard Cecil and Elizabeth Tunnel Evans. James was the loving husband of 62 years to the late Kay Parker Evans who...
Sue Thomas Drake
Oct 6, 2024
Sue Thomas Drake, 78, died on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at the Hospice Home after several years of declining health.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband Charles Ray Drake, Sr and parents, James Robert Thomas and Lois Virginia Moody of Burlington.
Sue is survived by daughter, Dana Drake Slaughter (Bruce) of Burlington; three sons, Charles Ray Drake, Jr (Ginger)...
Steven "Steve" Eugene Capps
Oct 5, 2024
Steven “Steve” Eugene Capps, 65, passed away on October 5, 2024 at his home. Steve was a native of Alamance County and was the son of the late Mary Louise Dunevant Capps.
Steve was a member of Northside Presbyterian Church, where he served faithfully for many years. Before his retirement, he worked for the City of Burlington in the Water and...
Vickie Hall White
Oct 5, 2024
Mrs. Vickie Hall (Fuller) White, age 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Alamance Regional Hospital in Burlington, NC, while being surrounded by her loving family.
She was born November 29, 1945, in Rocky Mount, NC to Dora Mae “Polly” Ramsey Hall and Wilbert Steven Hall. She was predeceased by her parents; a...
Warren Foushee
Oct 4, 2024
Raney Warren Foushee, 81, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 4, 2024 at ARMC surrounded by his family. He was born July 22, 1943 in Orange County to the late Raney W. and Mary Wright Foushee and was the husband of 52 years to the late Linda Yeatts Foushee who died in 2016.
Warren retired after 36...
Hugh Duane Finison
Oct 4, 2024
Hugh Duane Finison, 81, went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday, October 4, 2024. He was born on June 3, 1943, in Guilford County, NC to the late Herbert Derwood and Margaret Crutchfield Finison. He was their only son whom they loved and cherished tremendously. Hugh was a loving and devoted husband to his wife of 33...