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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”...
Johnny Alcon
Aug 13, 2024
Johnny Alcon, 81, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. A native of Alamance County, he was the son of the late Edward and Vannie “Annie” Alcon and was married to Ellen Alcon who passed in 2000.
Johnny was a faithful member of Hope River Church where he attended for many years. He...
Linda Elizabeth Coppola Tapler
Aug 13, 2024
Linda Elizabeth Tapler, 80, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family. A native of Queens, NY, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Elizabeth Christ Coppola. She is survived by her husband of over 60 years Leopold “Leo” Joseph Tapler.
Linda was a devoted member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church where...
Merle Walker Huffman
Aug 11, 2024
Merle Walker Huffman, 96, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, August 11, 2024. Her unwavering spirit and gentle soul touched the lives of so many, leaving an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Merle's life was a testament to her generous and nurturing heart. Never one to sit still, she owned and operated two...
Judy Walker Clegg
Aug 9, 2024
Judy Walker Clegg, 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 9, 2024 at Cone Health Alamance Regional surrounded by her daughter and favorite son-in-law. She was born on September 10, 1944 in Alamance County to the late Curtis Perkins “C.P.” Walker and Rosa Harrell Walker, and was the wife of 52 years to the late David Pierce Clegg who died...
Grace Massey Hill
Aug 9, 2024
Grace Massey Hill, one of the Lord’s biggest prayer warriors, quietly slipped into Heaven on August 9th , 2024. She waited to leave this world until both of her two precious girls were with her lovingly holding her hand and giving her encouragement to leave this world and go see Jesus, her Savior.
Grace was born in Caswell County on April...