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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...
Mary Lynne Mahaffey
Feb 23, 2025
Mary Lynne Mahaffey, 79, of Elon, NC, passed away peacefully at home on February 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 20, 1945, in Spartanburg, SC, to the late Johnathan and Julia Lancaster.
Mary Lynne’s life was marked by love, faith, and service. She was a devoted member of Kerr’s Chapel Baptist Church, where she taught...
Betty Jo Hiott Huffines
Feb 22, 2025
Betty Jo Hiott Huffines, 94, of Burlington passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Coble Creek Healthcare at Twin Lakes Community. A native of Alamance County, she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Dena Smoke Hiott. Betty Jo was married for 50 years to the late Frank Harold Huffines.
Betty Jo was full of love and compassion...
Peggy Ann Dempsey DiCinque
Feb 21, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Peggy Ann Dempsey DiCinque, 87, on Friday, February 21, 2025, at the Yanceyville Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Caswell. Born on March 3, 1937, in Alamance County, Peggy was the cherished daughter of the late Odell Herbert “Red” Dempsey and Lenora Humphrey Dempsey. She was the wife to...
Denise Arlinghaus Johnson
Feb 21, 2025
Denise (Arlinghaus) Johnson, 70, passed away peacefully on February 21 st, 2025 at Hock Family Pavilion in Durham surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 4 th , 1954 in Orange County, Texas she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Thomas Arlinghaus and Joan Marie (Hunnefeld) Arlinghaus. She was preceded in death by her father and by her...
Lupe deFord Wood
Feb 21, 2025
Lupe deFord Wood, 64, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025 at the Hospice Home surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of Elizabeth S. deFord who survives.
Lupe was employed with LabCorp for 39 years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Elon where she served in the Breakfast Ministry and multiple other ministries to...
Gregory "Greg" Alan Payne
Feb 21, 2025
Greg Payne,62, peacefully passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025 at his home. He was born in Brown Summit, NC on February 2, 1963 to the late John Henry Payne and Ginger Summers Payne.
Greg was a farmer all his life. He was always quiet but had a big heart and willing hands. Greg was the first to volunteer to...
Ann Catherine Mast Faubel
Feb 20, 2025
Ann Catherine Faubel, 74, passed away on February 20th, 2025 at her home in Graham, North Carolina. Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Jon, in 2022. Surviving her are four children; Michael (Ginny), Traci, Sabrina (James), and Jonathan (Val). She also leaves behind six amazing grandchildren; Catie (Britt), Zack, Ben, Juliann, Kyrie, and Kaia.
“Your mom is one special...
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