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Frederick Cyrus Coble
Sep 1, 2024
Frederick Cyrus Coble 71, passed away September 1, 2024 after a long-fought battle with Parkinson’s for over 15 years. Freddie was an avid Hot Air Balloon Pilot. He was the proud owner of Bandit and StarDust. He enjoyed early mornings taking people up in the balloon and grabbing tree limbs from the top of trees and the occasional splash skipping...
Winford Eugene Rainey
Aug 31, 2024
Winford Eugene Rainey, fondly known as Wimpy, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2024 at his home in Burlington, North Carolina at the age of 89. On October 6,1934, he was born to John Wellons and Hazel Davis Rainey in Caswell County, North Carolina. Wimpy graduated from Anderson High School and Burlington Business College and was then drafted into the...
David Marshall Isley
Aug 29, 2024
David Marshall Isley passed away peacefully on August 29, 2024 at the age of 76. He was born on June 15, 1948, in Alamance County.
David dedicated many years to the textile business. His dedication to his career was marked by a strong work ethic and a genuine passion for helping others. David was known for his craftsmanship and creativity, hobbies...
Shirley Elizabeth Stanley Busick
Aug 27, 2024
Shirley left her earthly home on Tuesday, August 27th, 2024 to meet friends and family in her new, heavenly home. Shirley was born on September 2nd, 1937, to David D. and Myrtle (Page) Stanley, farmers in Caswell County. As one of ten children she grew up in a Christian home during the “Great Depression”. As a teenager growing up on...
Betty Sue Byerly
Aug 26, 2024
Elon – Betty Sue Byerly, 72, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 26, 2024 at ARMC surrounded by her family. Betty was born on April 18, 1952 in Guilford County to the late Walter Levi Byerly, Sr. and Edith Katherine Gilbert Byerly.
Betty worked for several years in fast food restaurants and most recently was employed at...
Christy Moore Mathewson
Aug 26, 2024
Christy Moore Mathewson, 49 went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 26, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was a native of Rockingham county and the daughter of the late Ralph Cecil Moore and Shirley Loraine Stone Moore. She was the wife of 15 years to Pearse LeBaron “Matt” Mathewson, III who survives.
Christy was...
Dennis Wayne Clayton
Aug 24, 2024
Dennis Wayne Clayton, 72, of Burlington North Carolina passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024.
Born in Durham County he was the son of the late Duke Clayton and Doris Jordan Porterfield, and stepfather Eugene Porterfield, Jr. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his late wife of 54 years, Sharon Denise Clayton and his grandparents, Charlie...
Amy Lynn Catoe
Aug 24, 2024
Amy Lynn Catoe, an angel on earth gained her heavenly wings on Saturday, August 24, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents Drewlane Catoe and Laura Catoe, her paternal grandparents Louis Catoe and Nannie Catoe and her maternal grandparents Frank Ray and Mozelle Ray. She leaves behind two sisters Druanne Massey and husband, Tommy Massey, Pamela Moyers and...
Dr. Kuruvilla Parappallil Kurian, Ph.D.
Aug 22, 2024
In Loving Memory of Dr. Kuruvilla Kurian, Ph.D. (1959-2024)
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Dr. Kuruvilla Kurian, Ph.D., a beloved member of our community and the St. Gregorios Malankara Orthodox Church in Raleigh, who departed this life at the age of 65.
Dr. Kurian, affectionately known as Thampachayan and KK, was a devoted husband to Mrs. Binu Kurian...
Helen "Teeny" Byrd Rainey
Aug 22, 2024
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Ms. Helen “Teeny” Byrd Rainey, 90, on Thursday, August 23, 2024 at the Hospice Home by her loving family. Born in Kinston, NC she was the daughter of the late Edward Byrd and Vendetta Lee Byrd and was married for over 65 years to Wilkie Burton Rainey who...
Phyllis Ann Dawson
Aug 22, 2024
Phyllis Ann Dawson, 82, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at Moses Cone Hospital. She was born in Guilford County and was the daughter of the late John William Dawson and Decie Oetis Boone Dawson.
She grew up in Gibsonville, NC on her parent’s farm on Bethel Church Road with many cousins and lifelong friends. Phyllis attended Brightwood Christian Church...
Brigitte Anna Elisabeth Vann
Aug 21, 2024
Brigitte “Kitty”, a cherished mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 21st, 2024, 7:07 pm at UNC Hospital Chapel Hill, NC surrounded by her loved ones. Born on July 19th, 1944 in Frankfurt, Germany to Franz and Elisabeth Christ. She was 80 years old.
Brigitte was the beloved mother of Stephan (Archie), Jesse Sr. (Lhanie), Charlie (Sue-Anna),...
Thomas "Darrell" Williams
Aug 20, 2024
Elon- Thomas “Darrell” Williams, 78, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at ARMC surrounded by his family. A native of Guilford County, He was the son of the late Porter Isaiah and Ida Bell Lynn Williams.
Darrell retied from Torque Elastic and formerly worked with Glen Raven Mills. He was a member of Altamahaw Baptist...
Samuel "Sammy" Smithey, Jr.
Aug 17, 2024
Burlington- Samuel “Sammy” Seaphard Smithey Jr, 82 passed away peacefully on Saturday August 17, 2024 at Blakey Hall, surrounded by his two favorite girls Stephanie and Tina. He was born December 29, 1941 in Alamance County to the late Samuel Seaphard Smithey Sr and Louise Rudd Smithey.
He retired from Lucent Technologies and spent his remaining years playing golf, watching his...
Barbara Lee Deaton Rieder
Aug 17, 2024
Barbara Lee Deaton Rieder, 88, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024 at Ashton Place surrounded by her loving family. Born in Fayetteville, NC she was the daughter of the late John and Ruby Deaton and was married for over 27 years to the late Cyrus “Butch” W. Rieder.
Barbara lived most of her life in Middletown and Miamisburg Ohio where...
Angela Snyder
Aug 17, 2024
Angela Denise Snyder, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on June 30, 1965, Angela was known for her boundless energy, sense of humor, and warm heart. She battled cancer courageously for six years, showing unwavering strength and a determined will to fight for as long as...
Bernadine Kavos Pickard
Aug 16, 2024
Bernadine Kavos Pickard, 95, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 16, 2024. She was born on July 6, 1929 in Ypsilanti, Michigan to the late Nicholas Kavos and Frances Iwanaki Kavos, and was married to the late Clyde Garland “Bud” Pickard who died in 1984.
Bernadine retired after 40 years as an Elementary School Teacher where she enjoyed working with children....
Donna Jaskolski Sharples
Aug 16, 2024
Donna Marie Sharples
October 6, 1964 - August 16, 2024
Anyone who knew Donna knows that she was always a force to be reckoned with. She was a beautiful, intelligent, goofy, and incredibly loving person - the best mother, grandmother, wife, sister, aunt, and cousin anyone could ever ask for. Donna could always be counted on to be the first one on...
Jay Fulcher
Aug 16, 2024
Michael Jay Fulcher, 63, of Burlington, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill. A native of Alamance County he was the son of the late Robert Smith Fulcher and Jacqueline Annette King Fulcher.
Jay attended Cummings High School and following school worked in landscaping. He was a member of Glen Hope Baptist Church. Jay loved...
Ronald Dean Stuber
Aug 14, 2024
Ronald Dean “Ronnie” Stuber, 65, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at his residence surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with advanced Parkinson’s disease. A native of Alamance County, he was born December 7, 1958 to the late Clarence Albert and Genevieve Hopkins Perry Stuber and was the husband of 43 years to Deborah Brooks “Debbie”...