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Joy Payne Walker
Dec 8, 2022
Joy Ellen Payne Walker, 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 8, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on September 26, 1934 in Alamance County to the late George Anderson Payne and Ava Vestal Payne, and was the wife to the late Anderson Boyd Walker who died in 2016.
Joy retired from Carolina Biological with...
Carol Whitesell Smith
Dec 5, 2022
Mrs. Carol Whitesell Smith, 86, of Burlington passed away peacefully on Monday, December 5, 2022.
Carol was born March 21, 1936 in Alamance County to Dwight Alexander Whitesell and Nova Jane Byrd Whitesell. After graduating from Williams High School, she began her working career at Western Electric, then moved to Holt Hosiery. Her passion was music, and that was evident...
John Paul Berrien
Dec 5, 2022
John Paul Berrien, 63 went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 5, 2022. He was born in Mercer County, New Jersey to the late John “Jack” L. Berrien and Lorraine Hogan Berrien who survives. He was the husband of sixteen and half years to René Doggett Berrien who survives.
John retired from the ministry due to failing...
Lucille Cullifer Little
Dec 4, 2022
Whitsett – Lucille Cullifer Little, 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Liberty Commons with her family by her side. She was born on March 5, 1931 in Pitt County, NC to the late Luther Sydney Cullifer and Lucie Stepps Cullifer.
Lucille retired after working 66 years with Brightwood Inn. She enjoyed working in her flower beds...
LaRue Lindley McDaniel
Dec 1, 2022
Burlington – LaRue Lindley McDaniel, 97, entered into the pearly gates of Heaven to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 1, 2022. She was born in Chatham County and was the daughter of the late Marcellus Levi Lindley and Lillian Nall Lindley. She was married for 44 years to the late Clyde C. McDaniel.
She was a long-time member...
Annette Coe Tatum
Nov 30, 2022
Annette Coe Tatum, 61, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. She was born in Rockingham County to the late Buford Franklin Coe and Lonnie Mae Stone Coe and was married to the late Jackie Wayne Tatum.
She loved cooking, cross stitching, gardening, flowers and animals, especially birds. She was a loving and devoted wife,...
Lynn Walters Blackwell
Nov 30, 2022
Lynn Walters Blackwell, 95, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. He was born on May 19, 1927 in Alamance County to the late Arthur Eugene “A.E.” Blackwell and Bessie Vaughn Blackwell and was the husband of 60 years to the late Josephine “Jo” Starnes Blackwell who died in 2007.
He retired as part owner and operator of A.E. Blackwell...
Sylvia Rudd Shoe
Nov 30, 2022
Sylvia Rudd Shoe, 89, passed away on Wednesday, November 30 at Home Place of Burlington. She was born in Alamance County to the late Isaac Wilson “Ike” Rudd and Helen Smith Rudd, and was married to the late John Anderson Shoe, Sr.
She was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church and was a former employee of J....
Pansy Simpson Mansfield
Nov 30, 2022
Burlington – Pansy Simpson Mansfield, 98, passed away on November 30, 2022 at the Hospice Home. A native of Alamance County she was the daughter of the late Euliss and Mary Sedona “Sadie” Ross Simpson.
Pansy was a lifetime faithful member of Bethel Methodist Church. She retired from the Textile Mills after many years of service.
She is survived...
Katie Holyfield Humphries
Nov 30, 2022
Burlington – Katie Holyfield Humphries, 93, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Alamance Health Care after several years of failing health. She was born in Surry County on June 1, 1929 to the late Henry Calvin and Mary Ella Davis Holyfield and was the wife of the late Charlie Roger Humphries.
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Sue "Su Su" Foster Vause
Nov 28, 2022
Sue Foster Vause, 87, of Chapel Hill passed away peacefully on Monday, November 28, 2022, with her loving family by her side.
Sue was born December 27, 1934 in Johnston County to Leon and Janie Foster. She graduated from Micro High School and was a cheerleader and on the student council. She was a talented vocalist and sang in a combo...
Gary Lee Edmonds
Nov 28, 2022
Gary Lee Edmonds, 68, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 28, 2022 at Alamance Regional Medical Center.
A native of Alamance County, he was born June 13, 1954 to the late Columbus Deering Edmonds, Jr. and Glenda Allen Gover and was the husband of 17 years to Cynthia “Cindy” Marie Alfonso of the home. ...
John Knox Williams
Nov 28, 2022
Mr. John Knox Williams, age 93, of Burlington, passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022 at his residence after a few weeks of failing health.
Born in Orange County, he was the son of the late Charles Vance Williams and the late Beaulah Etoi Hughes Williams and was married for over 67 years to Mrs. Daphine Tillman Williams,...
Jeanne Greeson Ingold
Nov 28, 2022
Jeanne Greeson Ingold, 91, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 28, 2022. She was born August 14, 1931, in Guilford County to the late Denny Murphy and Emma Florence Greeson Ingold.
Jeanne graduated from Alamance High School in 1949, Catawba College in 1953 and Lancaster Theological Seminary in 1955. After graduating she begin her career...
Traci Butler Lee
Nov 27, 2022
Traci Dawn Butler Lee, 56, passed away peacefully on Sunday November 27, 2022 at the Hospice Home after several months battling Squamous Cell Esophagus Cancer. Traci transitioned into comfort care when she arrived at the hospice home. The hospice staff took excellent care of Traci, they were mindful, compassionate and professional, her severe suffering was medically managed. The family is...
Grace Simmons Shambley
Nov 27, 2022
Grace Brody Simmons Shambley, 102 years young, of Elon, North Carolina, left this world in peace and grace to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday November 27th, 2022, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Grace was born on June 9th, 1920 to Elisha Lyndon Simmons (father) and Martha Susan Rice Simmons (mother) in Yanceyville, North...
Martha Caviness Greeson
Nov 27, 2022
Martha Lee Caviness Greeson, 82, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on May 31, 1940 in Randolph County to the late Armp “RD” Caviness and Nellie Madge Langley Caviness. Martha was married to Odell Greeson for 56 years prior to his death in 2015.
Prior to Martha’s retirement...
Joe Randy Brady
Nov 27, 2022
Joe Randy Brady, 72, of Elon, found peace in the Lord’s arms on November 27, 2022. He was born on April 27, 1950 in Guilford County to the late Annie Ruth Boone Brady and Joe Brady.
Joe is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 50 years, Helen Hurley Brady. Upon Helen’s parent’s death, they raised her brother, John...
Sarah Grayson Owen
Nov 27, 2022
Sarah Grayson Owen, 68, of Burlington, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Peak Resources. She was the daughter of the late Carl Enoch and Thelma Whitfield Owen.
Sarah was employed for over 19 years at GKN. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Sarah was an avid UNC Tarheel fan collecting lots of...
Faye Riley Shelton
Nov 26, 2022
Faye Riley Shelton, 75, of Graham passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Alamance Regional Medical Center.
Faye was born in Hillsborough, NC on September 25, 1947, the daughter of William Edgar “Ed” Riley and Minnie Lee Crabtree Riley. She had an accomplished professional career working for NC Memorial Hospital, NC Biotechnology Center, and Edward Jones.
Faye was an adoring...
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