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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...
Joan Thomas Patten
Mar 6, 2025
Joan Thomas Patten, 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at Compass Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center following several months of declining health. Born on April 30, 1939, in Orange County, Joan was the beloved wife of the late William Bradford “Bill” Patten, who predeceased her in 2006.
Joan dedicated thirty-five years of her career to Burlington Industries, where she...
Deborah "Debbie" Howard Covington
Mar 5, 2025
Deborah "Debbie" Covington, of Elon, passed away on March 5, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 7, 1956, in Norfolk, VA, Debbie touched the lives of everyone who knew her with her vibrant spirit and unwavering strength.
Debbie was known for her hands-on approach to life and her innate ability to tackle any challenge that...
David Allen Phillips
Mar 4, 2025
Mr. David Allen Phillips, age 64, of Mebane, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Alamance Regional Medical Center after a lengthy illness.
A native of Alamance County, he was the son of the late Charles Eugene Phillips, Sr. and the late Bessie Parrish Phillips and was married for 45 years to the love of his...
Jerry Keith Whitesell
Mar 3, 2025
Jerry Keith Whitesell, 66, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 3, 2025 surrounded by his family at the Hospice Home. He was born on July 20, 1958 to the late John William and Ruth Wyatt Whitesell.
Jerry retired after over 20 years with LabCorp. He was a 1976 graduate of Cummings High School and received his Associates...
Yang "Nina" Wagner
Mar 3, 2025
Yang “Nina” Wagner, 88, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 3, 2025. She was born on May 10, 1936, in Pusan, South Korea and was married to Robert Jackson Wagner, Jr., the love of her life, for 45 years. She worked in the textile industry for a short time but was primarily a homemaker...
Doreen Gamble Burgess
Mar 3, 2025
Doreen Gamble Burgess, age 101, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025 at White Oak Manor. She was a native of Folkestone, Kent, England, the only child of Percy S. and Doris Pain Gamble, both deceased.
She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth B. Mangum and husband, Don; a granddaughter and great grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents...
Richard "Buck" Oakley, Sr.
Mar 2, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard Clarence “Buck” Oakley, Sr., who left this world peacefully on Sunday, March 2, 2025, surrounded by the warmth and love of his family at Alamance Regional Medical Center. Born on November 5, 1944, in Caswell County, Buck was the cherished son of the late Dewey Clarence “D.C.” Oakley...
Norman Ray Wagoner
Mar 1, 2025
Norman Ray Wagoner, a native of Alamance County, was born May 10, 1942. After several years of declining health, he went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 5:02 pm.
Norman was born in Burlington and never lived more than 5 miles from where he was born. Norman, nicknamed “Stormin Norman”, worked over 45...
Peggy Smithey Moore
Feb 26, 2025
Peggy Smithey Moore, 78, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born on February 23, 1947 to the late Clyde Milton Smithery, Sr. and Minnie Lea Kernodle Smithey. She was the wife of 57 years to James Vernon Moore who survives.
Peggy retired from GKN in Mebane. She was a...
Bonnie Lynn Cooper
Feb 26, 2025
Bonnie Lynn Cooper, born on July 1, 1952, in Alamance County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2025. She was the beloved daughter of the late Elwood and Lucille Cooper also of Alamance County.
Bonnie lived a life filled with passion and service. As a young girl, she was a spirited tomboy, excelling especially at barrel races in local...
Evelyn Smith Cook
Feb 25, 2025
Evelyn Smith Cook was born September 18, 1933 in Guilford County to the late Weldon and Zora Smith. She grew up with two brothers, learning to work hard on the tobacco farm in Guilford County.
Evelyn retired from Lorillard Tobacco Company as an oiler for 43 years before retiring. She attended Crusade Baptist Church and Johnson Baptist Church. She...
Sonia Derboghossian Powell
Feb 24, 2025
Sonia Derboghossian Powell, age 80, peacefully passed away on February 24, 2025, at Moses Cone Hospital. Born in Cairo, Egypt, she was the cherished daughter of the late Loris and Ovasanna Derboghossian. Sonia was married to the late Assadour Antreassian, who passed away in 1993 and later to Clem Payton Powell, who preceded her in death in 2003.
Sonia’s Armenian heritage...
James Stephen "Steve" Lynch
Feb 24, 2025
On February 24, 2025, our beloved James Stephen “Steve” Lynch, aged 75, transitioned peacefully from this world, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished forever. Born in Alamance County to the late George Thompson Lynch and Audrey Mariam Lemons Lynch, Steve's heart belonged to his wife of 17 years, Betsy White Lynch, with whom he shared countless memories.
Steve dedicated...
Evilea Baldwin
Feb 24, 2025
Miss Evilea “E” Baldwin, age 92, formerly of Gibsonville, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Peak Resources in Graham.
E was the daughter of the late Rosa Lee Baldwin. If asked where she attend church she would proudly say, “I am a member of Friedens Lutheran Church,” one of the oldest churches in the...
Elizabeth Jefferson Harbour
Feb 23, 2025
Elizabeth Ann Jefferson Harbour, 84, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. She was born in Eden and was the daughter of Thomas and Lillian Pearl Roop Jefferson.
She was an animal lover and enjoyed cooking, shopping and spending time with her family. Elizabeth loved her granddaughter, adored her great grandchildren and cherished her dogs.
She...
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