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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...
Carroll Adam Stearns III
Oct 3, 2024
Carroll Adam Stearns III, age 80, passed away on Thursday, October 3rd, 2024, at his residence.
A native of Alamance County, he was preceded in death by his parents, Carroll Adam Stearns Jr. and Norma Stearns; his brothers, Jeffrey Stearns and Stephen Stearns; his first wife, Aleta Stearns; and his second wife, Janet Stearns. He is survived...
Sharon Cobb Allison
Oct 1, 2024
Mrs. Sharon Lea Cobb Allison, age 71, of Burlington, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at Alamance Regional Medical Center after a sudden illness.
A native of Alamance County, she was the daughter of the late James Thomas “Jim Tom” Cobb and Elizabeth Sarah Madren Cobb, who survives. Sharon was married for 52 years to...
Wade C. Loy
Sep 29, 2024
Mr. Wade C. Loy, 90, of Burlington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 29, 2024.
Wade was born on July 17, 1934 in Alamance County to Robert and Ida Loy. With his love of building and repairing things, he owned and operated Loy Construction. Wade was a longtime member of his beloved Friendship Church and held many positions there over the...
Lawrence Little
Sep 28, 2024
Lawrence Little, a cherished father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loving family on September 28, 2024, at the age of 88. Born on December 21, 1935 in the Harlem area of New York City, grew up in the South Bronx, and raised his children in the North-East section of The Bronx, Lawrence led...
Judith Ammons Crabtree
Sep 27, 2024
Graham – Judith Ammons “Judy” Crabtree, 86, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 27, 2024 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. She was born in Guilford County on April 19, 1938 to the late Archie V. and Lillian Cox Ammons and was the wife of 27 years to the late Henry Ronald Crabtree.
Judy retired from UNCG Alumni...
Albert "Buck" Mizelle, Sr.
Sep 26, 2024
Albert “Buck” Mizelle, Sr., 82, of Burlington passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 26, 2024.
Buck was born February 5, 1942, in Orlando, Florida, to Albert and Helen Mizelle. He proudly attended the Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina. After graduating he served in the Army for 2 years. Soon after his service, Buck married Janice Jones of Lakeland, Florida, and started...
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