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Roy Andrew Somers
Jul 15, 2024
Roy Andrew (Peewee) Somers passed away on Monday, July 15. He was born to Johnny and Ruth Simpson Somers on January 13, 1935 in Caswell County. Roy was married to Pauline Priddy Somers for 71 years. He retired from Piedmont Natural Gas Company with 35 years of service and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in McLeansville, NC. Roy...
Glenn Blake
Jul 12, 2024
.James Glenn Blake, 70, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024. He was born in Guilford County to Frances Ray Blake and Dolores Williford Blake, both surviving. He was the husband of 37 years to Judy Westbrooks Blake who survives.
Glenn graduated from Appalachian State University in 1977. Upon graduation he entered the US Navy, retiring after serving 20 years, attaining...
Theo Ray Clark, Jr.
Jul 11, 2024
Theo Ray Clark, Jr., 84, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024, at the hospice home surrounded by his family. He was born in Asheville, NC to the late Theo Ray Clark, Sr. and Dorothy Burchette Harrison Clark. He was the husband of 31 years to Ami Kim Clark who survives.
Theo graduated from Lee H. Edwards High School in 1959...
Chris Charles Huber
Jul 9, 2024
Chris Charles Huber, 62, of Elon NC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 9th 2024, after a 6 year battle with Synovial Sarcoma. He was born on July 21st, 1961 in Daleville, Indiana to the late Charles F. Huber and Peggy J. Robbins Huber and was the husband of nearly 39 years to Deanne Del Corso Huber, who survives.
He worked...
Helen Atwood Small "Woody" Boland
Jul 9, 2024
Helen Atwood Small “Woody” Boland, 83, of Morganton, NC, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024. She was born in Burke County, NC on April 20, 1941 and was the daughter of the late Clyde Edward Small and Helen Atwood Stamey Small.
Helen was a graduate of Drexel High School and Southeastern Beauty Academy of Charlotte. She was a cosmetologist and enjoyed...
Twila Buffington
Jul 8, 2024
On July 8th, 2024 Twila J Buffington passed away from Parkinson’s and Dementia. A celebration of her life will be held on July 17th, 2024 at 10 a.m. at Laufersweiler Funeral Home in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Twila Buffington was born July 26, 1941 to Morris and Ertle Anderson in Fort Dodge, Iowa. She married Daniel (Dan) Buffington on November 9, 1962....
Rodney Lee Cook
Jul 6, 2024
Mr. Rodney Lee Cook best known as "Cook" went home to be with the Lord on Saturday July 6, 2024. He was the son of the late Austin Lee Cook and Emma Jean Gerringer Cook, born in Alamance County on February 21, 1960.
Western high school and Elon College alumnus. As a young man he was a musician playing saxophone with...
Gary Leon Pike
Jul 6, 2024
Burlington – Gary Leon Pike, 84, was called home by his Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 12:50Am, surrounded by his family. He was born on March 2, 1940 in Alamance County to the late Connie W. Overman and Georgia Juanita Pike. Gary was the husband of 60 plus years to his “Baby Cakes”, the late Decala...
Debbie Bolden Morris
Jul 4, 2024
Deborah “Debbie” Bolden Morris, 62, of Burlington, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at her residence with her family by her side.
A native of Alamance County she was the daughter of the late Jimmie Carroll and Margaret Haith Bolden and was married for 36 years to Todd Robert Morris, who survives. Debbie was the...
Betty Lou Beale Cooke
Jul 2, 2024
Burlington – Betty Lou Beale Cooke, 82, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at the Authoracare Collective Hospice House in Burlington. She was born in Hertford County on June 30, 1942 to the late Willis and Maizie Conwell Beale and was the wife of 61 years to the late John Malcolm Cooke who died...
Fonda Harrison McKinney
Jun 28, 2024
Fonda Lee Harrison McKinney, 72, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 28, 2024 at Liberty Commons surrounded by her family. She was born on June 19, 1952 in Rockingham County to the late Everette Lee Harrison and Annie Hughes Harrison. Fonda was the wife of 35 years to the late Charles Roger McKinney who died in 2014.
She retired from Modern...
Daniel Cameron Wagoner
Jun 27, 2024
Daniel Cameron Wagoner, 46, went home to be with his heavenly Father on Thursday, June 27, 2024. He was born on July 25, 1977, in Jim Wells, TX to the late Harry James Wagoner and Nancy Eloise Vanhook who survives. Daniel was the beloved husband of 10 years to Dianna Culbreth Wagoner of the home.
He was employed with Lab Corp...
Julie Szarka Summers
Jun 27, 2024
Julie Szarka Summers, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2024. She was known for her big-hearted and kind nature, leaving a lasting impact on all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Born on January 22, 1972, Julie embraced life with a passion for the simple things that brought her joy. Her love for the beach, particularly Key West, resonated with...
Douglas Adair Williams
Jun 26, 2024
Douglas Adair Williams, 71, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Alamance Regional Medical Center. He was born in Anderson, IN, on June 11, 1953, to the late Robert Ammanuel Williams and Norma Jean Sexton Williams and was the husband of 37 years to Marla Ritchie Williams.
Doug was a man of many passions and talents. He was a zero-handicap...
John Daniel Constantine
Jun 25, 2024
John Daniel Constantine, 81, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on June 13, 1943 in Brooklyn, New York to the late John C. Constantine and Alice Marie Mulhearn. John was the husband of 32 years to Peggy Joan Fidler Constantine who survives him.
He retired from Time Warner Telecommunications...
Paula Shannon Woodruff
Jun 25, 2024
The love of my life has left me too soon. I ache to have you back, to embrace you again, to enjoy our walks while holding your hand and to spend a little more time together. If only I could share another meal with you, to laugh with you. Life has parted us and it hurts all who have loved...
Mary Gray Bryson
Jun 25, 2024
Mary Gray Bryson, 97, was called home by her Lord on Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at her home with her family by her side. She was born on November 20, 1926, the daughter of Robah W. and Lizzie McDaniel Gray.
Mary was employed for 53 years before retiring at age 91 in 2018 from Alamance Farmer’s Mutual Insurance Company. She attended...
Kay Heaton McCarthy
Jun 25, 2024
Kay Heaton McCarthy, aged 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 25, 2024, in Burlington, North Carolina. Born on September 6, 1940, in Hendersonville, North Carolina, she was a cherished member of her community and a loving figure within her family.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Thomas McCarthy, and her parents, George B. Heaton and Anna Lou...
Joyce Gentry Whitt
Jun 25, 2024
On the 25th of June, 2024, the world lost a beacon of love and kindness with the passing of Joyce Gentry Whitt. She was born on October 19, 1944, and during her 79 years on this earth, she touched countless lives with her unwavering compassion and devotion to her family.
Joyce's most defining qualities were her caring nature and her deep...
Zachary William Easley
Jun 24, 2024
Zachary William Easley of Whitsett passed away quietly at his home leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness that will forever resonate in the hearts of those who knew him. Zack was a very smart and resourceful individual with a heart full of compassion and generosity. His loving nature touched the lives of many, as his home was always...