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Carl Freeland Simpson
Jul 21, 2024
Carl Freeland Simpson, 90, passed away at his home on Sunday, July 21, 2024. A native of Alamance County, he was the son of the late Euliss Ervin and Mary “Sadie” Ross Simpson and was married to Ruby Pickrell Simpson, who passed in 2014.
Carl retired from Burlington Industries and was a former member of Bethel United Methodist Church where he...
Boyd Franklin Thomas
Jul 21, 2024
Mr. Boyd Franklin Thomas, age 82, formerly of Holts Store Rd., passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at Peak Resources after several months of failing health.
A native of Alamance County, he was the son of the late Lonnie Henry Thomas and the late Mabel Phillips Thomas and was married for 62 years to Mrs. Antha Josephine May Thomas, who...
Lourdes "Luly" Vega
Jul 19, 2024
Lourdes “Luly” Pagán Vega, 46, went home to be with her heavenly Father on Friday, July 19, 2024. She was born on September 24, 1977 in Morris, New Jersey to Ramon Pagán and Myrna Lourdes Rivera.
Luly was currently Director of Fidelity Investments where she had worked for over 20 years. She was proud of her Puerto Rican heritage and very...
Kathy Cole Cates
Jul 19, 2024
Kathy Cole Cates, 66, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 19, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Alamance County to the late Wesley Howard and Betty Mae Beane Cole and was married for 47 years to Ronnie Cates who survives.
Kathy was a member of Glen Hope Baptist Church where she loved...
Nicholas Dewey "Nick" Johnson
Jul 18, 2024
“Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God.” Psalms 42:5
“So you, too, must keep watch! For you don’t know what day your Lord is coming,” Matthew 24:42.
It is bitter sweet to have to share that Nicholas Dewey “Nick” Johnson, 28, went...
Joyce Dodd Evans
Jul 18, 2024
Rebecca Joyce Dodd Evans, 87, of Ossipee, entered into heaven on Thursday, July 18, 2024 surrounded by her family at AuthoraCare Collective Hospice. Joyce was born on September 17, 1936 to the late Reva Jones Michael and the late Charlie Dodd.
Joyce worked faithfully at Burlington Industries for 47 years and was a member of Johnson Baptist Church in McLeansville. Joyce...
James Edwin Greenlee
Jul 18, 2024
James Edwin Greenlee, Sr., 86, entered his Heavenly Home after an extended illness, on Thursday, July 18, 2024 at his residence in Burlington.
James, known as “Jim” or “Jamie” to many, was born on October 17th, 1937 in Bartow, Florida. He spent his childhood and teen years living in Eustis, FL and was the son of Herbert John Greenlee, Sr. and...
Sharon Marie Tyll
Jul 16, 2024
Sharon Marie Czarnik Tyll, 76, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on November 17, 1948 to the late Bruno Mitchell and Helen Ann Zaremba Czarnik and was the wife of the late Leaonard Tyll.
Sharon was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church and former member of Blessed Sacrament...
Danny "Dan" Lowell Suddath
Jul 16, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Danny "Dan" Lowell Suddath, 87, of Burlington. Dan passed away peacefully on July 16, 2024, at AuthoraCare Collective Hospice. He was born in Roane County, Tennessee to Frank Anderson Suddath and Mary Sally May Garrett Suddath on July 5, 1937.
Dan led a fulfilling life, leaving an indelible mark on...
Ruby Dartez Scoggins
Jul 16, 2024
Ruby Dartez Scoggins passed away on July 16, 2024 at 95 years of age. She was born in Homewood, LA to Ophelious and Odelia Dartez. She married Everette Vance Scoggins on August 10, 1946 and was married for 70 years until his passing in 2016. They met during WWII while he was stationed in Lake Charles, LA. She and Everette...
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...
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