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Larry Lynn Aldridge
Mar 15, 2025
Larry Lynn Aldridge, 84, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025 surrounded by his family at his home. He was born on September 6, 1940 to the late James Whitted and Corrina Mae Susan Page. He was the husband of the late Frances Medley Parrish Aldridge who died in 2020.
Larry retired as a truck driver with Mebane Packaging and was...
Eula Mae Barksdale
Mar 14, 2025
Eula Mae Lott Barksdale, 82, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 14, 2025 at Liberty Commons in Burlington. She was born in Greenwood, Mississippi on October 4, 1942 to the late James Lott and Charlie Mae Meeks.
Eula was a lifetime member of People’s Baptist Church in Ashtabula, OH where she served as an usher and deaconess....
James Harrison Durham
Mar 14, 2025
James Harrison Durham, born on August 16, 1939, in Guilford County, left this world on March 14, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and kindness that will resonate with those who knew him. He was a standing member of Altamahaw Baptist Church.
James better known to his friends as "J.D.", was more than just a name; he was a vibrant...
Martha Weiss Messick
Mar 13, 2025
Martha Messick, 79, of Durham, North Carolina, left us peacefully on Thursday, March 13, 2025, leaving behind a legacy rich in creativity, compassion, and love. An avid gardener, Martha found joy and tranquility nurturing plants and flowers. She had a special gift with animals and the ability to connect lovingly with creatures great and small, from birds to horses. A...
Robert Scott Marks
Mar 13, 2025
Mr. Robert Scott Marks, 80, of Sanford, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Robert was born May 8, 1944 in Alamance County to Wallace Crawford Marks and Lela Pauline Tew Marks. He served for several years in the US Army. Robert worked for many years at UNC Chapel Hill in their print department and in later years, as a...
Inez Saunders Wrenn
Mar 13, 2025
Inez Saunders Wrenn, 92, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Moses Cone Hospital. A native of Caswell County, she was born March 20, 1932 to the late Jonah Ware Saunders and Mary Elizabeth Shreves Saunders and was the wife of 59 years to James Vance Wrenn, Sr. who passed away in 2007.
Inez was...
Thomas "Tom" Neal Andrews
Mar 13, 2025
Thomas Neal Andrews, 86, died peacefully in his sleep March 13 after a 10-month battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). He was a loving husband, caring father, and dedicated Christian to his final days.
Tom married his high school sweetheart, Ora Antoinette Brande (aka “Toni”), in 1958. Their 66 years together included having an amazing family, regularly opening their home to...
Fred Kelley IV
Mar 12, 2025
Fred Kelley IV, 68, of Burlington, NC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Alamance Regional Hospital, surrounded by his closest loved ones. He fought a long and courageous battle with respiratory failure and a recurrence of cancer, having been a two-time cancer survivor.
Born on January 30, 1957, in Michigan, to Dan and Patricia Kelley, Fred was a...
John Maron Coleman
Mar 10, 2025
Graham–John Maron Coleman, 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2025 at the Hospice Home surrounded by his loving family. A native of Randolph County, he was the son of the late Numer L. and Hannah Osborne Coleman and was married for over 60 years to the late Jean Hood Coleman.
John retired from the North Carolina Highway Patrol and...
Jerrie Farrell Carver
Mar 9, 2025
Jerrie Sue Farrell Carver, 79, peacefully departed this life on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at the Hospice Home. Born on October 8, 1945, in Alamance County, she was the beloved daughter of the late George Woodrow and Helen Myrtis Cheek Farrell. Jerrie was a devoted wife to Steve Gordon Carver for 60 beautiful years.
Jerrie dedicated many years of service to...
Deborah Mabry Campbell
Mar 9, 2025
Mrs. Debbie Campbell, 76, of Gibsonville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Peak Resources after several months of failing health. We are glad to say she is with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Debbie was born August 24, 1948 and was a native of Alamance County. She worked at Glen Raven Mills in Altamahaw for several decades...
Warren Clay Cloer
Mar 6, 2025
Warren Clay Cloer, 92, of Snow Camp, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro on March 6, 2025. He was born on July 11, 1932, to the late William Lawrence Cloer and Ola Mae Bradshaw.
A man of many talents, Warren held two Master’s degrees and a Doctorate degree. After serving 4 years in the United States...
Joan Thomas Patten
Mar 6, 2025
Joan Thomas Patten, 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Compass Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center following several months of declining health. Born on April 30, 1939, in Orange County, Joan was the beloved wife of the late William Bradford “Bill” Patten, who predeceased her in 2006.
Joan dedicated thirty-five years of her career to Burlington Industries, where she...
Deborah "Debbie" Howard Covington
Mar 5, 2025
Deborah "Debbie" Covington, of Elon, passed away on March 5, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 7, 1956, in Norfolk, VA, Debbie touched the lives of everyone who knew her with her vibrant spirit and unwavering strength.
Debbie was known for her hands-on approach to life and her innate ability to tackle any challenge that...
David Allen Phillips
Mar 4, 2025
Mr. David Allen Phillips, age 64, of Mebane, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Alamance Regional Medical Center after a lengthy illness.
A native of Alamance County, he was the son of the late Charles Eugene Phillips, Sr. and the late Bessie Parrish Phillips and was married for 45 years to the love of his...
Jerry Keith Whitesell
Mar 3, 2025
Jerry Keith Whitesell, 66, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 3, 2025 surrounded by his family at the Hospice Home. He was born on July 20, 1958 to the late John William and Ruth Wyatt Whitesell.
Jerry retired after over 20 years with LabCorp. He was a 1976 graduate of Cummings High School and received his Associates...
Yang "Nina" Wagner
Mar 3, 2025
Yang “Nina” Wagner, 88, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 3, 2025. She was born on May 10, 1936, in Pusan, South Korea and was married to Robert Jackson Wagner, Jr., the love of her life, for 45 years. She worked in the textile industry for a short time but was primarily a homemaker...
Doreen Gamble Burgess
Mar 3, 2025
Doreen Gamble Burgess, age 101, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025 at White Oak Manor. She was a native of Folkestone, Kent, England, the only child of Percy S. and Doris Pain Gamble, both deceased.
She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth B. Mangum and husband, Don; a granddaughter and great grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents...
Richard "Buck" Oakley, Sr.
Mar 2, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard Clarence “Buck” Oakley, Sr., who left this world peacefully on Sunday, March 2, 2025, surrounded by the warmth and love of his family at Alamance Regional Medical Center. Born on November 5, 1944, in Caswell County, Buck was the cherished son of the late Dewey Clarence “D.C.” Oakley...
Norman Ray Wagoner
Mar 1, 2025
Norman Ray Wagoner, a native of Alamance County, was born May 10, 1942. After several years of declining health, he went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 5:02 pm.
Norman was born in Burlington and never lived more than 5 miles from where he was born. Norman, nicknamed “Stormin Norman”, worked over 45...
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