Obituaries

Feb 18, 2019

Serge Lalanne, 67, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2019 at his home.

A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Gary Williams with interment to follow in Pine Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:00 – 10:30am on Saturday at...

Feb 18, 2019

Mrs. Nancy Sexton Brewer, age 83, of Elon, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019 at Alamance Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.

Born in Montgomery County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Robert Sexton and the late Conie Green Sexton and was married to the late James Elwood Brewer, who passed in 2013. ...

Feb 18, 2019

Burlington – Floyd “Junie” Everette Clapp, Jr., 86, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019 surrounded by his family.  He was born in Guilford County on October 1, 1932 to the late Floyd Everette Clapp, Sr. and Myrtle Smith Clapp, and was the husband of 61 years to Shirley Ann Greeson Clapp who survives.

Junie’s vocation was a...

Feb 18, 2019

Clay “Catfish” Carlton Hinshaw, 85, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at the Brian Center Health & Rehab in Yanceyville.  He was born on March 5, 1934 in Guilford County to the late Simeon Ezra Hinshaw and Treva Belle Dawson Hinshaw and was married to the late Betty Cox Hinshaw.

Clay retired from Anderson Wells Marble...

Feb 17, 2019

Bennie Thomas Staley, 75, entered into eternal life on Sunday February 17, 2019 after a short time here on earth battling to stay or go.  Bennie is now dancing in the sky with his mom, dad and two brothers. We all have been blessed to know and love Bennie and learn many life lessons from a great husband, dad,...

Feb 17, 2019

Sang Ok Park, 91,  passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at Alamance Regional Medical Center.  She was born in Korea and was a minister of the Christian faith.  The funeral will be held 7:00 PM Friday, February 22, 2019 at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel followed by a visitation with a reception.  A graveside service will be held at...

Feb 17, 2019

Burlington-Sheila Murray Carter, 81, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at the Hospice Home. She was a native of Alamance County and the wife of 43 years to Charles Farrell Carter who survives.

Sheila was employed for several years with Pass and Seymour Electrical Company. She was a member...

Feb 16, 2019

Burlington-Clifford Eugene “Gene” Staley, 95, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 16, 2019. He was the husband of the late Dorothy Elizabeth Huff Staley and the son of the late Robert Lincoln and Ida Rebecca Kocher Staley.

Gene retired from AT & T and was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America....

Feb 15, 2019

Gibsonville-Nannie Evans Newell, 88, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, February 15, 2019 at her home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Walter William Newell and the daughter of the late Jessie Elijah and Gladys Simpson Evans.

Nannie retired from the Guilford County School system after 35 years of...

Feb 15, 2019

Climax                                                        Carolyn Ward Corbett

Carolyn Ward Corbett, 79, formerly of Climax, passed away Friday, February 15, 2019 at Twin  Lakes Community on her 61st wedding anniversary.  A native of Guilford County, she was the wife  of the late Henry Tillman Corbett, Jr. and daughter of the late William Arthur Ward and Ruby Ward Weaver.

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Feb 14, 2019

Gibsonville – Agnes Virginia Johnson, 87, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Liberty Commons.  She was born on August 10, 1931 in Chatham County to the late Robert Edward and Mable Maggie Dixon Johnson.

Agnes was a retired inspector from Sanford Finishing.  She enjoyed farming her whole life even after retirement and was an avid book...

Feb 13, 2019

Burlington-Grady Allen Pack, 85, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Edgewood Place surrounded by his family. He was a native of Alamance County and the husband of 63 years to Patricia Hart Pack who survives.

Grady retired after 37 years with A T & T and was a member of...

Feb 13, 2019

Burlington – Ethel Mae Whitt Horne, 98, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at the Hospice Home surrounded by her family.  She was born on September 26, 1920 in Halifax County, VA to the late Trupie Alfred Whitt and Annie Long Whitt.

Ethel retired after 29 ½ years with Glen Raven Mills.  She was a member...

Feb 12, 2019

Brannock Scott Page, 91, passed away on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at his home.  He was born in Alamance County to the late Charlie Henry and Roberta Elizabeth Page and was married for 60 years to Peggy Sue Huffines Page who survives.  He was a former employee of Glen Raven Mills and retired from AMP, Inc. after 23 years...

Feb 11, 2019

Gibsonville– Raymond Lawrence “Ham Man” Birdsall, 64, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019 at his residence.  A native of Brentwood, Long Island, he was born May 20, 1954 to the late Raymond Charles and Rosetta Norton Birdsall and was the husband of 27 years to Debra Marie Birdsall.

Raymond, along with his wife, was the owner...

Feb 11, 2019

The Reverend Elizabeth Scott Thompson Severance (Betsy Wood), 92, died peacefully Monday, February 11, 2019 at Twin Lakes Community, where she was an inspiration to residents and staff.  Elizabeth was born on November 13, 1926 in Alamance County to the late Dr. John Melvin Thompson of Mebane and Ione Scott Thompson of Graham, and was the wife to the...

Feb 11, 2019

Burlington-- Mr. James John "Jim" Bolzan, Jr., beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Monday, February 11, 2019 after a brief illness.  A memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the Chapel in the Twin Lakes Memory Care Center in Burlington, NC officiated by Rev. John Mark Beam III.

Jim...

Feb 8, 2019

Robert “Bobby”, “Mutt” Ervin Foster, 77, passed away Friday February 8, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born November 13, 1941 in Raeford, NC to the late Robert Lewis and Juanita Holt Foster and was married to Kay Fogleman Foster for 56 years.  Bobby served in the US Army and retired from Guilford County as...

Feb 8, 2019

Mr. Dillard Carringer, Jr., age 71, of Elon, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019 at his home after several months of failing health.

Born in Rockingham County, he was the son of the late Dillard Carringer, Sr. and the late Doris Hennis Carringer and was married for over 49 years to Mrs. Sheila Vaden Carringer, who...

Feb 8, 2019

Elon – Clyde “Andy” Andrew Walker, Jr., 67, passed away Friday, February 8, 2019 at his home.  He was born on January 24, 1952 in Alamance County to the late Clyde Andrew Walker, Sr. and Helen Somers Walker McKinney.

Andy was a retired Boating Technician with the Wildlife Commission.  He was an outdoorsman—spending much of his life...