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Brenda Sykes Fitts
Aug 19, 2023
Brenda Sykes Fitts, 76, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Duke University Medical Center. A native of Alamance County, she was born March 6, 1947 to the late William Henry Collins and Iris Gray Conklin Phillips and was the wife of 4 years to John Raymond Fitts of the home.
“Brenda was a faithful follower of...
Gloria Jean Rudd Page
Aug 19, 2023
Mrs. Gloria Jean Rudd Page, age 76, of Burlington, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at Alamance Regional Medical Center.
A native of Alamance County, she was the daughter of the late Raleigh Walter Rudd and the late Elsie Aldridge Rudd and was married for over 33 years to the late John Wesley Page, Sr.,...
Janice Edmonds Smith
Aug 19, 2023
Janice Edmonds Smith, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home on August 19, 2023. She was born on June 22, 1947, in Alamance County, and was the daughter of Lewis H. Edmonds and Marion Caviness Edmonds.
Janice had a fulfilling career as a homemaker and babysitter, dedicating her time and attention to taking...
Joseph "Jay" "J.E." "Jaybird" Faucette
Aug 19, 2023
Joseph “Jay” “J.E.” “Jaybird” Faucette, 71, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Vance County to the late Alton Roger and Shirley Aileen Lloyd Faucette and was married for 37 years to Linda Bowens Faucette who survives.
Jay was a member of Friendly Lane Baptist Church and retired...
Liam Michael Cagle
Aug 18, 2023
Graham–Liam Michael Cagle, 5 months, passed away on Friday, August 18th at Alamance Regional Medical Center. He was born March 18, 2023 to Samantha Hunnicutt and Brandon Cagle, who survive.
Liam was always a happy and loving baby, enjoying playing with his toys and laughing with his grandmother. While we will never understand why Liam’s time was cut so short...
Nancy Louise Gallagher
Aug 17, 2023
Nancy Louise Gallagher, 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Sovah Health Hospital in Danville, VA. She was born on July 31, 1941 in Allegheny County, PA to the late Edward Nelson Gallagher, Sr. and Martha Louise Chrones Gallagher.
Nancy was a retired Paralegal that worked for law firms in Pennsylvania and Florida.
She is survived by...
Billy "Ronnie" Ronald Whitlow
Aug 17, 2023
Billy “Ronnie” Ronald Whitlow, 75, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at AuthoraCare Hospice.
Ronnie was born August 7, 1948 in Person County to James and Cora Whitlow. A decorated war veteran, he served his country proudly in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked for Electrical Equipment Company and Baldor Motors, retiring from both...
Robin Buckner Bonvillain
Aug 15, 2023
Robin Buckner Bonvillain, 54, of Elon, North Carolina, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, August 15th, 2023.
Robin is preceded in death by her sister, Pamela Bucker, father, Robert Buckner, and mother, Barbara Buckner. She leaves behind her husband, Blaine Bonvillain, daughters, Hayley Bonvillain, Hilary Hardy and her husband Mitchell Hardy,...
Priscilla Young Dodge
Aug 14, 2023
Priscilla Young Dodge, age 87, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2023 at The Village at Brookwood after a period of declining health. She was born Priscilla Jean Young on August 31, 1935 in Somerville, Massachusetts to George Felton Young and Lillian Mae Perkins Young, and was the devoted wife of 61 years to John Edmondson Dodge.
Priscilla graduated from...
Sylvia Greeson Gilliam
Aug 14, 2023
Sylvia Greeson Gilliam, 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 14, 2023 at Twin Lakes Coble Creek Healthcare surrounded by her loving family and friends. Sylvia was born on August 21, 1937 in Alamance County to the late Paul Fide Greeson and Doris Whitesell Greeson and was married for over 65 years to Lloyd Gilliam, who survives.
She is also...
Jo Ann Jeffreys Robertson
Aug 12, 2023
Jo Ann Jeffreys Robertson, 90, of Graham, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at Homeplace.
Jo Ann retired after 43 years with Burlington Industries. She was a lifetime member of Long’s Chapel Chrisitan Church and attended New Covenant Fellowship in Graham. Jo Ann was a member of the St. Marks Circle and she...
John "Johnny" Duncan Ghee, Jr.
Aug 12, 2023
John “Johnny” Duncan Ghee, Jr., 58, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at ARMC. A native of Virginia Beach, Virginia and the son of the John Duncan Ghee and the late Sue Charlotte Burton Ghee and was the husband of 34 years to Carmen Jewell Hurley Ghee, who survives.
It is with extreme sadness and heavy hearts to announce...
Dwight Cook
Aug 12, 2023
Dwight Cook, 73, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born in Caswell County and was married to Deborah Barts Cook who survives.
Dwight worked as an Operations Director at Holly Hill Mall for nearly 40 years where he developed many friendships that turned into family. Him and his bride,...
Hazel Thompson Self
Aug 10, 2023
Hazel Thompson Self, 84, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Alamance Regional Medical Center after almost a year of declining health. She was one of fifteen children born to the late David James and Mariah Jordan Thompson and was married for 61 years to Marvin Parrish Self who died on November 4,...
Nancy Carol Wilson Gilbert
Aug 8, 2023
Nancy Carol Wilson Gilbert, 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on August 7, 1941 in Alamance County to the late Alexander Burton Wilson and Connie Mozelle Riley Wilson, and was married to the late Garland Rudolph Gilbert.
Nancy was a waitress for many years at Dottie’s Starlite...
Joseph Elvis Wages
Aug 8, 2023
Joseph Elvis Wages, 66, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on November 10, 1956 in Laurinburg, NC to the late Clyde Bilby Wages and Asilee Smith Wages, and was the husband to Glenda Jean Winfree Wages of 34 years who survive.
Joseph retired after 32 years with Nederman...
Henry "Hank" Carlton Lawrence, Jr.
Aug 6, 2023
Hank Lawrence, 64, of Burlington, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 6, 2023, in Hospice Care. He was born on September 9, 1958, in Alamance County to the late Henry Carlton Lawrence, Sr. and the late Ellen Turner Lawrence, and was the husband of Lynn Kistler Lawrence who survives.
Hank loved the outdoors and spent most of his life...
Nellie "Nell" Barnwell Gentry
Aug 5, 2023
Nellie Barnwell Gentry, 97, passed away August 5, 2023 at Peak Resources in Graham, NC. She was born on May 12,1926 in Caswell County, NC to Robert Harvey Barnwell and Mary Omie Satterfield Barnwell. She was predeceased by her parents, loving husband of 61 years A. Marshall Gentry, son Hyrum Gentry, daughter Lisa Gentry, brothers Jack, J.C., Banks, James, Ike,...
Bonnie Mae Coe Hester
Aug 4, 2023
Bonnie Mae Coe Hester, 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 4, 2023 at Terra Bella Pheasant Ridge in Roanoke, VA She was born in Roane County, WV to the late Ernest Dayton and Ruby Mae Harper Coe.
Bonnie retired from AO Smith and was a homemaker. She was a member of Long’s Chapel Christian Church and...
Alice Jeanette "Jean" Coleman
Aug 3, 2023
Graham–Alice Jeanette “Jean” Coleman, 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at the Hospice Home surrounded by her loving family. A native of Buncombe County, she was the stepdaughter of the late Coleman and Lillian Smith and was married for over 60 years to John Coleman, who survives.
Jean attended school in Asheville North Carolina before moving to...
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