Milton "Jack" Junior Whitley
Aug 6, 2025
Milton “Jack” Junior Whitley, 89, passed away on Wednesday, August 6 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Nash County to the late Milton Hugh and Cora Jane Pittman Whitley. Jack was married for 59 years to Annegret Hensel Whitley, who survives.
Jack retired after 30 years with the Burlington Fire Department as Chief of Operations....
William Earl Jaggers
Aug 5, 2025
William Earl Jaggers, 71, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. He was born on December 18, 1953, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Billie Ernie Jaggers and Emma Eloise Jaggers.
Earl is survived by his loving wife, Debra Jaggers, and his son, Josh Jaggers. He is also survived by his brother, David Jaggers, and David’s wife, Phyllis Jaggers; his sister, Susan Mitchell; and his sister-in-law, Judy...
Ralph William "Mac" Howell
Aug 5, 2025
Ralph William “Mac” Howell, 84, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Alamance Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family. A native of Alamance County, he was born June 5, 1941 to the late Daniel Rucker Howell and Dora Brammer Howell and was the husband of nearly 54 years to Judy Simmons Howell who survives.
Mac was a loving...
Clayton Elwood Williams
Jul 31, 2025
Clayton Elwood Williams, 71, affectionately known as Elwood, passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Wesley Long Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 16, 1954, in Galax, Virginia, to the late Rhudy Foster Williams and Edith Sexton Williams and was the husband to Lisa Marie Williams who survives.
For over 42 years, Elwood made a...
Harriet Jane Vogt
Jul 26, 2025
Burlington, NC- Harriet Jane Vogt, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at the age of 89. Born on September 24, 1935, in Ellwood City, PA, Harriet enjoyed a childhood surrounded by loving parents, David and Ethel Van Gorder, two older sisters, aunts and uncles who enriched her early years on "Wiley Hill."
Harriet...
Margaret Emma "Peggy" Sculthorpe
Jul 24, 2025
Margaret Emma Lomax Sculthorpe, 83, fondly known as “Peggy” by many, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at the Hospice Home surrounded by her family. She was born in Monmouth County, NJ on December 14, 1941 to the late Henry J. “Harry” Lomax and Sarah Beulah Tilton Lomax and was the wife of 58...
Janie Younger Brewer
Jul 23, 2025
Janie Younger Brewer, 84, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 23 2025. She was born in Rockingham County to the late John Osborne Younger, Sr. and Mary Ward Younger. Janie was married for 40 years to her husband, James Brewer who survives.
Janie owned Hair Works in Gibsonville for many years and loved her many customers. She...
Mary Maas Jinkins
Jul 22, 2025
Mary Maas Jinkins, 76, passed away peacefully at her home on July 22, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born on March 15, 1949, in Morris County, New Jersey, to the late William Charles Maas and Jane Honsberger Maas. Mary was married to the love of her life Neil Stanford Jinkins, recently celebrating their 50th anniversary at their favorite...
Marie Truitt Allred
Jul 19, 2025
Marie Truitt Allred, 102, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025, at White Oak Manor. A native of Alamance County was the daughter of the late Robert Evertte Truitt and Martha Thelma Boggs Truitt and was married for over 47 years to Earl Hairm Allred Sr., who passed in 1992.
Marie devoted herself to a fulfilling career in marketing at AT&T....
John Everette Mitchell
Jul 19, 2025
John Everette Mitchell, 83, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 19, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Rockingham County, VA in March of 1942 to the late Perry Mitchell and Virgie Mae Mitchell.
As a lifetime member of First Wesleyan Church in Burlington, NC, John served in many capacities, including...
Shirley Ruth Smith McDowell
Jul 16, 2025
Shirley McDowell died Wednesday, July 16, at her home near Elon. A resident of Guilford County since 1964, she was born on June 16, 1936, in Elberton, GA, to the late John C. and Thelma Bell Smith. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter R. “Bodie” McDowell, her oldest daughter Lynn McDowell Umstead (Allan), and five of her...
James Monroe Scott
Jul 16, 2025
James Monroe Scott, 85, affectionately known to many as "Scottie," passed away peacefully on July 16, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 25, 1939, in Orange County, North Carolina, James lived a life filled with hard work, dedication, and love for both his family and his community.
For over 38 years, he was the owner...
JoAnn Church Boone
Jul 14, 2025
JoAnn Church Boone, 86, of Burlington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2025. Born on Christmas Day in 1938 in Alamance County, JoAnn spent most of her life in the Burlington community she loved so dearly.
JoAnn was a devoted member of St. Mark’s Church, where her faith was a guiding light throughout her life. She worked for many...
Jason Charles Kalbfeld
Jul 14, 2025
Jason Charles Kalbfeld went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 14, 2025, at his residence, just five days after celebrating his 48th birthday. He was born in New Haven County, CT, on July 9, 1977, and was the devoted husband of eight years to Hannah Rose Goris Kalbfeld of the home.
Jason was a truly wonderful man whose...
Diana Kay Evans Burnette
Jul 13, 2025
Diana Kay Evans Burnette, lovingly known as Kay, age 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 13, 2025, surrounded by her family at Beacon Place in Greensboro. She was born on April 22, 1945 in Alamance County, to the late Augustus Duplin Evans, Sr. and Kathryn Rudisell Evans, and was the wife to the late Edward Burnette.
Kay dedicated thirty years...
Teresa Horner King
Jul 13, 2025
“Well done, thou good and faithful servant.”— Matthew 25:21 (KJV)
With heavy hearts yet grateful spirits, we celebrate the life and heavenly homegoing of Teresa Horner King, age 65, of Burlington, NC, who peacefully entered the arms of her Savior. Though her absence leaves a deep ache in our hearts, we rejoice knowing she has received her crown of glory and...
Andrew Correy Clapp
Jul 12, 2025
Correy was born in Charlotte, NC on November 29, 1987 and was adopted by Mary Clapp Godwin (Malcom Earl Godwin) via Children’s Home Society of NC when he was eight months old. In Correy’s brief life he miraculously survived many medical crises. Due to his extreme prematurity at 2.5 pounds, he endured multiple surgeries, ventilators, seizures and developed many infections....
Cathy Rhodes Collier
Jul 12, 2025
Cathy Wayne Rhodes Collier, 72, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at her residence. She was born in Alamance County to the late Wayne Wadsworth Rhodes and Esther Catherine Allen Rhodes. She was married for almost 50 years to her beloved husband, Charles E. Collier who survives.
Cathy previously worked with her family for several...
Paul Doug Barnhardt
Jul 10, 2025
Paul Douglas Barnhardt, 66, passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, July 10, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication and service that will forever be etched in the hearts of those who knew him. Doug was born on April 18, 1959 in Alamance County to the late Charles Elbert Barnhardt and Billie Sue Miles.
Doug devoted 44 years...
Sara Antoinette "Toine" Spann
Jul 9, 2025
Sara Antoinette “Toine” Spann, 74, finished her life’s journey on July 9, 2025 at Twin Lakes Community in Burlington, NC. Her family and friends were with her, providing love, support and comfort. Toine was the daughter of Milton Graham Spann, Sr. and Sara Margaret Chalmers. She was born May 19, 1951 in Greenville, South Carolina. She is survived by her...