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Thomas Fletcher Lowe
Oct 27, 2024
Mr. Thomas Fletcher Lowe, of Burlington, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024, four days shy of his 66th birthday, at his residence surrounded by his family.
A native of Alamance County, he was the son of the late Nathanial Monroe Lowe and the late Inez Smith Lowe Robertson. Thomas was a salesman in the HVAC...
Kitty Lowe Apple
Oct 27, 2024
Mrs. Kitty Lowe Apple, age 96, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 27, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 20, 1928 in Alamance County to the late Daniel Rankin and Daisy Truitt Lowe. She was the wife of the late William Elton Apple.
Kitty retired from Carolina Biological Supply after 36 years....
John Chambers
Oct 26, 2024
John Junior Chambers, 99, of Burlington, NC, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 26, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilcie Chemis and Etta Whitt Chambers and was the husband of 76 years to the late Nellie Copley Chambers, who died in 2021.
John retired after 43 years with Western Electric. He...
Rinda Law Blackburn
Oct 25, 2024
Rinda Law Blackburn, 86, of Twin Lakes Community in Burlington, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, at Alamance Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born in Spray, NC to the late James Flurnoy Law and Una Dillon Law, and lived most of her life in Eden, NC.
A graduate of Tennessee Wesleyan College, Rinda began her career...
Reita Adele Tuttle
Oct 24, 2024
Reita Adele Tuttle, 81, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 24, 2024. She was born on May 13, 1943 in Greensboro, NC, to Hazel Maxine Rees, and was the wife of 59 years to her high school sweetheart, the late James “JC” Clayton Tuttle who died in October of 2021. Reita dedicated her life to her family,...
Patricia "Patsy" Ann Huffines Apple
Oct 23, 2024
Mrs. Patricia Huffines Apple, 78, of McLeansville passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at her residence. Patricia was born in Guilford County to the late E. P. Huffines and Mary Alice Breedlove Huffines on January 17, 1946. She was a longtime member of Bethel Presbyterian Church in Gibsonville.
Patsy was a beloved Mother and Nana. In her early years as...
Jean Patterson Mann
Oct 20, 2024
Jean Patterson Mann, age 92, of Burlington, NC, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Cone Health Alamance Regional. A native of Burlington, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Hobart and Nina Patterson and wife of the late Charles "Chuck" Mann.
Survivors include her sons, Randy Mann and wife Robin of Saugerties, New...
Billie June Rudloff
Oct 20, 2024
Billie June Rudloff, 77, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. A native of Alamance County, she was born May 16, 1947 to the late June James Laster, Jr. and Billie Dove Mullis Laster and was the wife of 42 years to Richard Thomas “Tom” Rudloff.
Billie worked as a secretary...
Jerry Thomas Bright, Sr.
Oct 19, 2024
Jerry Thomas Bright was born in Burlington, NC on December 24, 1941. He was the son of Thelma Mae Modlin Bright and Thomas Womack Bright, Jr. He attended Alamance County schools and graduated from Walter Williams High School in 1960. With hobbies as diverse as his talents, Jerry enjoyed playing the bass violin in the high school orchestra and band,...
Patricia Ann Thompson McLean
Oct 19, 2024
Patricia Ann Thompson McLean, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, passed on October 19, 2024 at the age of 86. Born on September 6, 1938, in Guilford County, Patricia's life was a testament to her unwavering spirit and dedication to family and education.
Patricia devoted her career to shaping young minds, earning a Master's Degree in education and serving...
Martha Myers Lilly
Oct 17, 2024
Martha Elizabeth Myers Lilly, 98, left her earthly home and went to her heavenly home on October 17, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on November 11, 1925 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Hubert Grady Myers, Sr. and Martha Leanna Wilson Myers, and was the wife of 61 years to the late Robert Jefferson Lilly.
Martha spent...
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...
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