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Norma Jean Smith Oakley

Norma Jean Smith Oakley

Mar 3, 2022

Burlington – Norma Jean Smith Oakley, 86, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 3, 2022 surrounded by her daughters.  She was born on October 25, 1935 in Caswell County to the late Coy Thomas Smith and Nellie McKinney Smith, and was the wife of 65 years to the late James William Oakley.   Norma retired after 45 years with Glen...

Delores Hawk Wright

Delores Hawk Wright

Mar 1, 2022

 

Delores Hawk Wright passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. She was a native of Alamance County and the daughter of the late Jesse Hawk and Annie Gaynell Long Hawk. She was the wife of 15 years to the late Rick Wright.

     Delores retired from Earth Harvest Health Food, where she...

June Barbour Johnson

June Barbour Johnson

Mar 1, 2022

Mrs. June Barbour Johnson, 74, of Burlington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 1, 2022.

June was born March 2, 1947 in Durham County to Harvey Barbour, Jr. and Lila Creech Barbour.  She was a woman of strong Christian faith and spent her life devoting herself to various ministries in the churches she attended.  Above all, she was a wonderful...

Shirley Mae Tucker Fields

Shirley Mae Tucker Fields

Feb 28, 2022

     Mrs. Shirley Mae Tucker Fields, age 86, of Greensboro, passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022 at Richland Place Assisted Living after a lengthy illness.

     Born in Rockingham County, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Walter Tucker, Sr. and the late Minnie Via Tucker.  She retired from the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles and...

Samuel "Sam" Richard Glosson

Samuel "Sam" Richard Glosson

Feb 28, 2022

Samuel “Sam” Richard Glosson, 91, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 28, 2022.  He was born in Alamance County to the late John Willis Glosson and Novella Elizabeth Tate Glosson and was married for 64 years to the late Thelma Tingen Glosson.   Sam attended Harvest Hills Church of God.  He enjoyed fishing, traveling across the country...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Brown Terrell

Jacqueline "Jackie" Brown Terrell

Feb 27, 2022

Graham - Jacqueline “Jackie” Anne Brown Terrell, 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday February 27, 2022 after a long hard-fought battle with cancer. She was born in Alamance County on April 23, 1942 to the late Jack Maxwell Brown and Virginia White Brown, and was the wife to the late Richard Earl Terrell of 57 years who died in June...

Beatrice Burton Hornaday

Beatrice Burton Hornaday

Feb 26, 2022

Beatrice “Bea” Burton Hornaday, 92, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 26, 2022 at the Hospice Home surrounded by her family. She was the wife of the late Lewis Soloman Hornaday, Jr. and the daughter of the late Lester Hassell and Elizabeth Bradsher Burton.

Bea retired from Peoples Security Insurance Company after 30 years of service....

Sherry Satterfield Talley

Sherry Satterfield Talley

Feb 26, 2022

Mrs. Sherry Satterfield Talley, 67, of Elon, passed away Saturday, February 26, 2022.

Sherry was born February 6, 1955 in Alamance County.  When her health allowed, she enjoyed gardening in her yard as well as crafting.  She was well known for her detailed handmade cards, which her family looked forward to receiving each special holiday.  A humble and warm person,...

Hazel Wright Thomas

Hazel Wright Thomas

Feb 25, 2022

Hazel Wright Thomas, 91, of Liberty Commons went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 25, 2022.

Hazel was an active member of Northside Baptist Church where she served in the choir, taught in the Beginner Sunday School, and was a member of several boards. Hazel loved making quilts and canning vegetables not only for her immediate...

David Clay Bowles

David Clay Bowles

Feb 24, 2022

Burlington – David Clay Bowles, 36, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Duke Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born January 1, 1986 to David Wayne Bowles and Patsy Ann Hutchens and was the husband of almost 3 years to Stephanie Bradshaw Bowles.

  Clay was a member of Urgent...

Ruth McQueen Truitt

Ruth McQueen Truitt

Feb 24, 2022

 

Ruth McQueen Truitt, 81, passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Authoracare Hospice Home.  She was a native of Guilford County and daughter of the late Henry Harmon and Beryl Maness McQueen.

Ruth retired from Best Western Hotel. She enjoyed flower gardening, watching old Westerns on TV and coloring. Ruth enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

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Judy Gabriel Hooker Evans

Judy Gabriel Hooker Evans

Feb 23, 2022

Gibsonville – Judy Gabriel Hooker Evans who was born February 27, 1941, went home to Jesus on Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at 3:40 pm from Annie Penn Hospital.  She was a native of Elon and moved to Kerrs Chapel Road in Gibsonville, NC. She was married to the late Buddy Evans and daughter of the late Cecil and Nancy Gabriel.

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Carolyn Glenn Powell

Carolyn Glenn Powell

Feb 22, 2022

Elon-Carolyn Glenn Powell, 87 went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at ARMC. She was a native of Durham County and the daughter of the late Otha Howard Glenn and Maggie Sue Rogers Guy. She was the wife of 52 years to the late William B. “Bill” Powell who died in 2008.      ...

William "Will" Clifton Pollock

William "Will" Clifton Pollock

Feb 22, 2022

Will Pollock, 31, passed away at Alamance Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family on February 22, 2022. He was the son of Cliff Pollock and Neely Wilson. Will had a huge heart and his humble nature made him such a lovable person. He enjoyed sports especially baseball, basketball, drag racing and was a huge Duke and Lebron James fan....

Nancy Joan McDowell Ullery

Nancy Joan McDowell Ullery

Feb 21, 2022

Nancy Joan (McDowell) Ullery, 86, died peacefully on Monday, February 21, 2022 at her home in Gibsonville, NC, surrounded by her family.

     She is survived by husband, Jesse Wm. (Dr. Bill) Ullery, Jr.; daughter, Julie Ullery; granddaughter, Katherine (Kadunce) Cobb and her husband, Dillon Cobb; her great-grandchildren, Cooper, Blake and Wyatt; and her little poodle.

     Nancy was born...

Jayruther Hill Hopkins

Jayruther Hill Hopkins

Feb 20, 2022

Jayruther Hopkins was born February 2, 1945, in Spartanburg, SC to parents Margaret Nettie Applin Hill and William J.C. Hill. Jay was the 2nd oldest of five children, however, her siblings will tell you that although not the oldest, Jay was the boss.

Jayruther married Arthur Washington Hopkins on March 19, 1966. They lived in New York City, Los Angeles,...

Andrew "A.B." Chrismon

Andrew "A.B." Chrismon

Feb 19, 2022

   Andrew Barnell “A.B.” Chrismon, Sr., 96, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Alamance Regional Medical Center.  He was born in Guilford County on July 30, 1925 to the late Lester Chrismon and Pearl Apple Chrismon, and was married over 61 years to the late Kiwainia Flynn “Dink” Chrismon who died in 2012.  

   A.B....

Michael Carter Patterson

Michael Carter Patterson

Feb 18, 2022

 

Michael Carter Patterson, age 49, of Ft. Pierce, Florida died unexpectedly of a massive heart attack on February 18, 2022. He is survived by his daughter Sydney Patterson of Viera, Florida; parents, Daniel and Meredith Patterson of Burlington, NC; twin brother, Mark Patterson (wife Bethany and sons Jaxson and Cooper) of Boynton Beach, Florida; sister, Jill Patterson (husband Ruben...

Joyce Jones

Joyce Jones

Feb 17, 2022

Joyce Sutton Jones died peacefully in her home at the age of 81 on February 17, 2022. Never alone, she was supported by her loving family, friends, and faithful prayer partners and the greatest of all Jesus, her Comforter and constant Friend.

Born in Greenville, NC on November 27, 1940. Joyce enjoyed 81 years beginning with a wonderful childhood influenced...

Dorris "DC" Wilson, Jr.

Dorris "DC" Wilson, Jr.

Feb 17, 2022

Dorris Carlton “DC” Wilson, Jr., 75, also known as “Juggy” by his family, passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at Treasure Hills Nursing Center after 8 years of declining health.  He was born on October 14, 1946 in Alamance County to the late Mildred Maedeene Tatum Wilson and Rev. Dorris Carlton Wilson, Sr. who survives.

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