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Kent Thomas

Kent Thomas

Feb 4, 2022

Gibsonville - Kent Delancy Thomas, 87, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 4, 2022 at Ashton Health and Rehab after several months of failing health.  A native of Guilford County, he was born August 26, 1934 to the late Harper Jennings and Cordie Shepherd Thomas and was the husband of 57 years...

Pamela "Pam" Lambert

Pamela "Pam" Lambert

Feb 4, 2022

Pamela “Pam” Elizabeth Lambert, 69, passed away peacefully on Friday February 4, 2022 at her home.  She was born on February 24, 1952 in Bibb, GA to the late Henry Cletus Lambert and Doris Elizabeth West Lambert.

Pam retired after 25 years with Sears Department Store and formerly worked at Petree, Stockton & Robinson...

Tex Rich

Tex Rich

Feb 3, 2022

Tex Rich, 79, passed away on February 3, 2022 at Alamance Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Vance Glenmore Rich, Sr. and Winnie Mae Waller Rich. Tex was employed for 44 years with Kayser Roth. He was a member of Kerr’s Chapel Church. Tex had a...

Sara Spoon

Sara Spoon

Feb 2, 2022

Sara Coble Spoon, 95 went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. She was a native of Alamance County and the daughter of the late Walter Everette “W.E.” and Dora Lednam Spoon.

Sara retired Kayser-Roth Hosiery as an Administrative Assistant. She was a lifetime member of St. Mark’s Church and...

Louise Howerton

Louise Howerton

Feb 1, 2022

Gibsonville – Louise Murray Howerton, 77, passed away at the Hospice Home on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at following several years of failing health.  She was born on April 29, 1944 in Guilford County to the late Walter Marion and Ruby Alcon Murray, and was married to Edker Banks Howerton for almost 50 years.

Louise worked as...

Elizabeth "Lib" Roupe

Elizabeth "Lib" Roupe

Feb 1, 2022

Burlington–Elizabeth Pickard Roupe, 90, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at the HomePlace of Burlington. Lib was born in Burlington, NC on April 14, 1931 to the late John D. Pickard and Margaret Y. Pickard and was the wife of the late Clifton F. Roupe.

She retired from...

Gaynor Whitesell

Gaynor Whitesell

Jan 31, 2022

Gaynor Maurice Whitesell, 93, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 31, 2022. He was born on April 29, 1928 in Guilford County to the late James “J.C.” Connie Whitesell and Gertrude Hawkins Whitesell. He was the husband to Viola Doby Whitesell for 69 years who survives.

Gaynor retired after 37 1⁄2 years...

Ronald Reid Thompson

Ronald Reid Thompson

Jan 31, 2022

Ronald Reid Thompson, 72, passed away at home on January 31, 2022.  By his side was his wife of 48 years, Pat Thompson.  He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

After retiring from his 40 years at Southern Optical, he enjoyed motorcycle trips with friends, watching Duke basketball games, and doing...

Gail Crutchfield

Gail Crutchfield

Jan 31, 2022

Burlington- Gail Crutchfield, 74, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022 at ARMC. She was a native of Alamance County and the daughter of the late G.C. Crutchfield, Jr. and Birdie Wagoner Crutchfield.

Gail retired after 30 years as an Elementary teacher with EM Holt Elementary School. She enjoyed teaching and was a Clogging...

Tracie Peeples

Tracie Peeples

Jan 31, 2022

Whitsett – Tracie Ranae Peeples, 44, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022 at Beacon Place in Greensboro surrounded by her beloved family.  Tracie was born in Guilford County on July 7, 1977 to Cindy Bush and Billy Peeples.

Tracie was a loving, compassionate person with an amazing smile.  She was fiercely loyal to her friends and...

Ettalene Shaw

Ettalene Shaw

Jan 28, 2022

Mrs. Ettalene Ward Shaw, 95, of Burlington, was welcomed into the loving arms of her Savior and King, Jesus Christ, on January 28, 2022. Ettalene was born June 12, 1926 in Guilford County. She was the wife of 72 years to the late Elbert L. Shaw and the daughter of Charlie Weaver Ward and Martha Edna Arnold Ward.

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Cyrus Lewis, Jr.

Cyrus Lewis, Jr.

Jan 28, 2022

Cyrus Ervin Lewis, Jr., 72, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 28, 2022 at Alamance Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.  A native of Alamance County, he was born June 29, 1949 to the late Cyrus Ervin Lewis, Sr. and Edith Faucette Lewis and was the husband of 13 years to...

Larry Ring

Larry Ring

Jan 27, 2022

Larry Alan Ring, 78, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 27, 2022 after years of declining health.  Larry is survived by his loving wife of over 50 years, Ellen Wilson Ring, and his children:  Patrick Ring (Noelle)of Garner, NC, Scott Ring (Katie) of Burlington, NC and Dana Ring of Cumming, Ga, his cherished...

Rita Patterson Whitley

Rita Patterson Whitley

Jan 27, 2022

Rita Diane Patterson Whitley, 69, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Alamance Regional Medical Center.  She was born on July 15, 1952 in Forsyth County, GA to the late Edwin Eugene Patterson and Theresa Latrelle Crowe Patterson, and was married to Bruce Stanley “Stan” Whitley of 48 years of the home.

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William "Red" Justice

William "Red" Justice

Jan 24, 2022

Mr. William Calvin “Red” Justice, age 87, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 24, 2022 at his residence after several months of failing health.

Red was born in Stokes County on June 27, 1934 to the late Robert Lee Justice, Sr. and the late Virginia Moss Justice.  He was the owner and...

Jim Collins

Jim Collins

Jan 23, 2022

Mr. James Oliver Collins, 85, of Connelly Springs, NC (formally of Burlington) passed away on Sunday January 23, 2022 at his residence after a period of declining health.

Mr. Collins was born December 14, 1936 in Alamance County, a son of the late William Edgar and Ruby Lester Collins.  He served his country as a member of...

Lance Kress

Lance Kress

Jan 23, 2022

Lance Michael Kress, 52, passed away suddenly from natural causes on Sunday, January 23, 2022.  He was born to Michael Willis Kress and Julia Foshee Kress on July 7, 1969 in American Falls, Idaho. He was currently residing in Burlington, NC with his wife of 31 years, Tamra (Tami) Kress and Isabelle (Izzy) Kress.

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Jeffery "Jeff" Boswell

Jeffery "Jeff" Boswell

Jan 22, 2022

Jeffery “Jeff” Johnson Boswell, 65, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Alamance Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Born in Alamance County, but resided most of his life in Caswell County, he was the son of the late Clarence Walters Boswell and Bettie Johnson Boswell who survives.

Jeff was the owner of Boswell Trucking,...

Margaret Noah Thompson

Margaret Noah Thompson

Jan 21, 2022

Margaret Noah Thompson (“Margaret Lee” to many), 92, of Snow Camp passed away peacefully Friday, January 21, 2022, at Crossroad Retirement Community, Asheboro, NC.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Alamance Memorial Park by Chaplain Bernie Raymond.

Margaret was born on September 3,...

Lisa Moore

Lisa Moore

Jan 21, 2022

Lisa Bailey Moore, 60, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 21, 2022 at UNC Rockingham Health Care. She was born in Scotland County to the late Elbert Ray and Dorothy Mae Martin Moore. She was the wife of 21 years to Jerry Moore who survives.

Lisa was a member of...

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