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Thomas "Tom" Joseph Earley, Jr.
Jun 22, 2025
Thomas Joseph Earley, Jr.
Beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend
August 5, 1945 – June 22, 2025
“Well done, good and faithful servant.” — Matthew 25:23
Thomas Joseph “Tom” Earley, Jr. passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025 at Cone Hospital after a life of quiet strength, deep devotion, and steadfast faith. Known for his integrity, humility, kindness, and servant heart, Tom...
Connie Lee Paulsen Levanites
Jun 23, 2025
Connie Lee Paulsen Levanites, 83, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, June 23, 2025. Connie was born in Binghamton, NY, and grew up in Albany, NY. She spent the last four years of her life in McLeansville, NC.
She worked for Tobin Packing before being a stay-at-home Mom during her son, Neil’s school...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Neilson Bouchard
Jun 18, 2025
It is with great respect and sorrow that we announce the passing of Jacqueline "Jackie" Neilson Bouchard, 86, who departed this life on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Twin Lakes. She was born on July 12, 1938 in Winona, Minnesota to the late Harvey Alvin Neilson and Velma Helen Konrad Neilson, and was the wife of 59 years to Alfred...
Charlotte Kersey Fitzgerald
Jul 2, 2025
Charlotte Kersey Fitzgerald born in Washington, DC on May 11, 1937, breathed her last breath on July 2, 2025, and entered her eternal rest. She will be most greatly remembered for her long-standing commitment with excellence and dedication to the causes and people she loved. For those who knew her well, she was a jack-of-all-trades who could make it, bake...
Robert "Hank" Wayne Grooms, Sr.
Jul 7, 2025
Robert Wayne Grooms, Sr. went home to be with his Lord & Savior on July 7, 2025. Robert known by his NC family & friends as Hank and his SC family & friends as Bubba was born on October 27, 1949 in Charleston, SC. He retired from owning & operating Bob’s Family Shoes. Hank lived a life loving others, he...
Bobby Louis Taylor, Sr.
Jul 7, 2025
Mr. Bobby Louis Taylor, Sr., 77, of Graham, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025 at his home.
Bobby was born November 25, 1947 in Wake County to Garland W. Taylor and Lily May Harris. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and was often seen wearing his Army hat. Upon his discharge from the military, he...
Sarah Jean Nicks Poythress
Jul 7, 2025
Sarah Jean Nicks Poythress, 82, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A native of Alamance County, she was the daughter of the late Adolphus Glen Nicks and Pauline Sarah Troxler Nicks and was married for over 16 years to the late Shelton Wells Poythress, who passed in 2018.
With a radiant personality, notably prissy yet...
Susie Fay Huffines Yoder
Jul 6, 2025
Susie Fay Huffines Yoder, 81, passed away on Sunday, July 6, 2025 at Alamance Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. A native of Alamance County, born on January 9, 1944 in Glen Raven, NC. Susie was the daughter of the late Jennings Mahlon and Eva Lena Bland Huffines and was married for over 62 years to Jimmy Yoder,...
Barbara Louise Ritchie Dunn
Jul 6, 2025
Barbara Dunn, 89, passed away peacefully at Home Place of Burlington, Sunday, July 6, 2025. Born February 5, 1936 in Alamance County to the late Larsen Odell Ritchie and Luster Deaton Ritchie.
Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Jerry Thompson Dunn and is survived by her two sons, Kyle and Kirk Dunn; two daughters-in-law Melissa and...
Edgar Franklin Stutts
Jul 6, 2025
Edgar Franklin Stutts, 95, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 6, 2025 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. A native of Guilford County, he was born August 23, 1929 to the late James Walter and Annie Cook Stutts and was the husband of 56 years to Sarah Frances Huffines Stutts of the home.
Edgar proudly served in the...
Kenneth Gilliams
Jul 4, 2025
Mr. Kenneth Gilliams, age 70, of Burlington, NC, passed away, surrounded by his family on Friday, July 4, 2025 at Alamance Health Care after several months of failing health.
Born in the Bronx, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph Gilliams and the late Ann Obie Gilliams and was married for 21 years to Mrs....
Elizabeth Ann Foxx
Jul 3, 2025
Elizabeth A. Foxx, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished member of our community, passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at her residence.
Born on March 16th, 1930 to Alkaniah Norton Fensel and Iris Luella Bell, Elizabeth grew up surrounded by the love of her family and the values that shaped her life—kindness, faith, and...
Tony Dabbs
Jul 3, 2025
Charles Anthony “Tony” Dabbs, 67, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 3, 2025 at his home. He was born July 28, 1957 to the late O. M. and Shirley Aldridge Dabbs and was the husband of 44 years to Teresa Wrenn Dabbs who survives.
He attended and graduated Bartlett Yancey High School in 1975. After he attended...
Paul McKinley Loy
Jul 2, 2025
Paul McKinley Loy, 49, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Howard County General Hospital in Columbia, MD.
Paul lived a life defined by humility and selflessness. He was a man of few words, yet his strong spirit could bring people together. Throughout his life, he forged lifelong relationships and was known for his capacity to connect with others.
A...
Nancy Susan Fear
Jul 2, 2025
Mrs. Nancy Susan McHone Fear, age 75, of Graham, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at her residence after a sudden illness.
Born in Forsyth County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Arnold Marion McHone and the late Betty Sue Smith Norman. Susan worked several years with the Alamance-Burlington School System before retiring from...
Paul McKinley Loy
Jul 2, 2025
Paul McKinley Loy, 49, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Howard County General Hospital in Columbia, MD.
Paul lived a life defined by humility and selflessness. He was a man of few words, yet his strong spirit could bring people together. Throughout his life, he forged lifelong relationships and was known for his capacity to connect with others.
A...
Clara Jean Garner McKinnon
Jul 2, 2025
Clara Jean Garner McKinnon, 91 of Burlington passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Liberty Commons, cared for by Liberty Hospice. She was born in Moore County to the late Howard Melvin and Swannie Mildred Garner. She was preceded in death by her husband Arnold Edward McKinnon.
Jean retired from AT&T (Western Electric) and was a charter member of First...
Eleftheria "Terry" Fotiou
Jul 1, 2025
Beloved mother and grandmother, Eleftheria “Terry” Fotiou, entered into eternal rest at the age of 82 on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, surrounded by her children, grandchildren, extended family, and friends after a long battle with COPD.
Eleftheria was born and raised on the small, remote Greek island of Ikaria. The island is known for its natural beauty and for being a...
Robin Lynn Rumley Woods
Jul 1, 2025
Mrs. Robin Lynn Rumley Woods, age 59, of Browns Summit, NC, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital after several years of fighting with health problems.
Born in Alamance County, she was the daughter of the late Donald Eugene Rumley and the late Margie Brown Rumley and was married for 32 years...
James Mark Garrison
Jul 1, 2025
Mr. James Mark Garrison, age 91, of Burlington, passed away on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at Alamance Regional Medical Center after several months of failing health.
A native of Alamance County he was the son of the late James Vincent Garrison and the late Rebecca Elizabeth Storey Garrison and was married for 65 years to Mrs. Peggy...
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