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Raymond Fryar Shelton
Mar 16, 2025
Raymond “Ray” Fryar Shelton, age 90, of Burlington, NC passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 16,2025 at his residence after a brief illness.
Born in Guilford County, NC, he was the son of the late Rachel Parrish Pegram and stepson of the late John Harvey “H.P.” Pegram. After a childhood heavily influenced by the Great Depression and...
Dr. William Dee "Bill" Bailey
Mar 16, 2025
Dr. William “Bill” Dee Bailey age 84, of Burlington, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
A native of Alamance County, he was the son of the late Dewitt Lawrence Bailey and Bessie Bailey Herron. Bill was married to Robin Callis Bailey, who survives.
Bill graduated from Elon College and obtained his doctorate in...
Bama Jean Smith Springer
Mar 16, 2025
Bama Jean Smith Springer, 86, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Ashton Health and Rehab in McLeansville after defeating stage-4 cancer twice. She was born in Mobile, AL on December 31, 1938 to the late Hughie Ray Smith and Eula Ree Fendley (Smith) Phillips.
A natural explorer at heart, Bama spent over twelve years welcoming travelers at the Virginia...
Ann Workman Wrenn
Mar 16, 2025
It is with profound sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Ann Workman Wrenn, aged 90, on March 16, 2025, at the Hock Family Pavilion hospice home in Durham, following a back injury sustained just days earlier.
Born on July 3, 1934, in Alamance County, Ann was the cherished daughter of the late James Preston Workman and Effie Jones Workman....
Rachel Rebekah Reid
Mar 16, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we remember Rachel Rebekah Reid, who passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025, at the age of 27 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 27, 1997, in Alamance County, Rachel brought joy and happiness to everyone she encountered.
Rachel was a vibrant soul, whose passion for cheerleading showed her love for...
Linda Aldridge Ballance
Mar 16, 2025
Linda Aldridge Ballance, 80, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. A native of Caswell County, she was born April 21, 1944 to the late Carlton Huise and Edna Rudd Aldridge and was the wife of the late Durant Murray Ballance III.
Linda retired at age 74 from BB...
Russell Todd Yates
Mar 15, 2025
Russell Todd Yates, 57, of Haw River, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 15, 2025. He was born on October 9, 1967 in Alamance County to the late Billy Watts Yates and Shelba Young Yates and was a beloved husband to the love of his life, Melody Warren Yates, of the home, for 17 years.
Russell grew up in Efland, NC and...
Eugene "Gene" D. Smith
Mar 15, 2025
Eugene Dorsey Smith died at home on March 15, 2025 at age 94. He was born in Wilmington, NC on December 21, 1930 to Margaret and John Newton Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother John “Jimmy” Newton Smith. He is survived by his beloved wife, Nina Boswell Smith, with whom he was married for...
Larry Lynn Aldridge
Mar 15, 2025
Larry Lynn Aldridge, 84, passed away on Saturday, March 15, 2025 surrounded by his family at his home. He was born on September 6, 1940 to the late James Whitted and Corrina Mae Susan Page. He was the husband of the late Frances Medley Parrish Aldridge who died in 2020.
Larry retired as a truck driver with Mebane Packaging and was...
Eula Mae Barksdale
Mar 14, 2025
Eula Mae Lott Barksdale, 82, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 14, 2025 at Liberty Commons in Burlington. She was born in Greenwood, Mississippi on October 4, 1942 to the late James Lott and Charlie Mae Meeks.
Eula was a lifetime member of People’s Baptist Church in Ashtabula, OH where she served as an usher and deaconess....
James Harrison Durham
Mar 14, 2025
James Harrison Durham, born on August 16, 1939, in Guilford County, left this world on March 14, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and kindness that will resonate with those who knew him. He was a standing member of Altamahaw Baptist Church.
James better known to his friends as "J.D.", was more than just a name; he was a vibrant...
Martha Weiss Messick
Mar 13, 2025
Martha Messick, 79, of Durham, North Carolina, left us peacefully on Thursday, March 13, 2025, leaving behind a legacy rich in creativity, compassion, and love. An avid gardener, Martha found joy and tranquility nurturing plants and flowers. She had a special gift with animals and the ability to connect lovingly with creatures great and small, from birds to horses. A...
Robert Scott Marks
Mar 13, 2025
Mr. Robert Scott Marks, 80, of Sanford, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
Robert was born May 8, 1944 in Alamance County to Wallace Crawford Marks and Lela Pauline Tew Marks. He served for several years in the US Army. Robert worked for many years at UNC Chapel Hill in their print department and in later years, as a...
Inez Saunders Wrenn
Mar 13, 2025
Inez Saunders Wrenn, 92, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at Moses Cone Hospital. A native of Caswell County, she was born March 20, 1932 to the late Jonah Ware Saunders and Mary Elizabeth Shreves Saunders and was the wife of 59 years to James Vance Wrenn, Sr. who passed away in 2007.
Inez was...
Thomas "Tom" Neal Andrews
Mar 13, 2025
Thomas Neal Andrews, 86, died peacefully in his sleep March 13 after a 10-month battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). He was a loving husband, caring father, and dedicated Christian to his final days.
Tom married his high school sweetheart, Ora Antoinette Brande (aka “Toni”), in 1958. Their 66 years together included having an amazing family, regularly opening their home to...
Fred Kelley IV
Mar 12, 2025
Fred Kelley IV, 68, of Burlington, NC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Alamance Regional Hospital, surrounded by his closest loved ones. He fought a long and courageous battle with respiratory failure and a recurrence of cancer, having been a two-time cancer survivor.
Born on January 30, 1957, in Michigan, to Dan and Patricia Kelley, Fred was a...
John Maron Coleman
Mar 10, 2025
Graham–John Maron Coleman, 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 10, 2025 at the Hospice Home surrounded by his loving family. A native of Randolph County, he was the son of the late Numer L. and Hannah Osborne Coleman and was married for over 60 years to the late Jean Hood Coleman.
John retired from the North Carolina Highway Patrol and...
Jerrie Farrell Carver
Mar 9, 2025
Jerrie Sue Farrell Carver, 79, peacefully departed this life on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at the Hospice Home. Born on October 8, 1945, in Alamance County, she was the beloved daughter of the late George Woodrow and Helen Myrtis Cheek Farrell. Jerrie was a devoted wife to Steve Gordon Carver for 60 beautiful years.
Jerrie dedicated many years of service to...
Deborah Mabry Campbell
Mar 9, 2025
Mrs. Debbie Campbell, 76, of Gibsonville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at Peak Resources after several months of failing health. We are glad to say she is with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Debbie was born August 24, 1948 and was a native of Alamance County. She worked at Glen Raven Mills in Altamahaw for several decades...
Warren Clay Cloer
Mar 6, 2025
Warren Clay Cloer, 92, of Snow Camp, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro on March 6, 2025. He was born on July 11, 1932, to the late William Lawrence Cloer and Ola Mae Bradshaw.
A man of many talents, Warren held two Master’s degrees and a Doctorate degree. After serving 4 years in the United States...
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