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James "Jim" Lawrence Brothers
Sep 15, 2025
James “Jim” Lawrence Brothers, 87, of Burlington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on April 7, 1938, in Burlington, NC, Jim was the son of the late James Love Brothers and Betty Ruth Overman Brothers. On June 1, 1957, he married the love of his life, Peggy Combs. Together they shared...
Scott William Bell
Sep 14, 2025
Scott William Bell, age 53, of Gibsonville, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at his residence after a sudden accident.
Born in Alamance County, he was the son of Gary William Bell and Shaunda Morgan Hill, who both survive. He was a supervisor and long-time employee with Joel Hill, Sr. Painting. Scott attended Christian Bible Fellowship,...
Reginald "Reggie" Allen Vick
Sep 14, 2025
Reginald “Reggie” Vick 3/25/40-9/14/25 and Patsy Ann Sharpe Vick 3/17/39-9/14/25
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Reggie Vick, age 85, and Patsy Vick, age 86, of Gibsonville (formerly of Haw River). Just as they did everything together throughout their 64 year marriage (April 20, 1961), sharing a life of love and commitment, they passed peacefully and together...
Patsy Ann Sharpe Vick
Sep 14, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Reggie Vick, age 85, and Patsy Vick, age 86, of Gibsonville (formerly of Haw River). Just as they did everything together throughout their 64 year marriage (April 20, 1961), sharing a life of love and commitment, they passed peacefully and together within two hours of each other at their...
Janine Basile Cutchin
Sep 14, 2025
Janine Cutchin died on Sept. 14, 2025 in Burlington, NC after a long illness. She had recently turned 78.
Janine was adventurous, strong, curious, and creative. Her daughter, Caitlin, said that her mom was never boring because she had so many interests and talents. She loved art history and architecture—especially Native American artifacts. She collected...
Billy Ray Gusler
Sep 12, 2025
Billy Ray Gusler, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on September 12, 2025, at the age of 88. He was born on April 3, 1937, in Alamance County, where he nurtured his passions and built a life that touched the hearts of many.
Billy dedicated an impressive 60 years of his life to...
Tulio Augusto Rubio
Sep 10, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, and decorated veteran. Tulio Augusto Rubio departed this life on September 10, 2025, at the age of 87 in Burlington, NC. Born in Iquitos, Peru on January 29, 1938, Tulio Rubio was a decorated soldier and patriot, a devoted family member, and a dear friend...
Hardison "Hardy" Ross King
Sep 10, 2025
Hardison “Hardy” Ross King, 91, of Gibsonville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025. Hardy was born on September 12, 1933, to the late Lester Alonzo King and Athal Patricia King.
He grew up with a close-knit family and was one of five siblings. He is survived by his devoted wife, Mary Etta King, with whom he shared 33...
Vidie Barbee Tingen
Sep 10, 2025
Vidie Barbee Tingen, 93, passed away on September 10, 2025, at Alamance Regional Medical Center. A native of Alamance County, was the cherished daughter of William "Bud" Barbee and Ella Tickle Barbee and was married to James Daniel Tingen, who passed in 2013.
A dedicated member of the textile industry, Vidie's career was marked by her unwavering commitment and diligence, a...
Ethan Coy Massey
Sep 9, 2025
Ethan Coy Massey, 31, was rejoicing in the day the Lord had made on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, playing in a golf tournament when he had a change of scenery after his awesome drive on hole 14. God transferred his last earthly breath into his first heavenly breath, greeted by Jesus, his Savior. Born in Alamance County on March 1,...
Patricia Ann Fitzgerald
Sep 9, 2025
In Loving Memory of Patricia Ann Fitzgerald
Patricia Ann Fitzgerald, a devoted wife, loving mother, proud grandmother, and generous friend, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2025 at the age of 72.
Born in Urbana, Illinois to Agnes and Dr. Joseph Tobias, she spent her life dedicated to her family and her community. She was the beloved wife of Kevin Fitzgerald, with...
Joseph "Joe" Harold Wrenn
Sep 8, 2025
Joe Wrenn, also known as Papa Joe, 86, of Haw River, NC, passed away, peacefully, September 8, 2025. A 1958 graduate of Altamahaw Ossipee School, Joe was born in Alamance County on June 4, 1939. He was the last living of 13 children.
Joe had a long career in textiles, starting in the 1950s and continuing until his retirement in 2006....
Robert "Bob" Langley Almond
Sep 7, 2025
Robert "Bob" Langley Almond, Jr., born on September 6, 1951, in Mobile, Alabama, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025, at Alamance Regional Medical Center, with his devoted wife by his side. A cherished member of the community and beloved husband, Bob was known for his uplifting spirit and infectious smile, making friends wherever he went.
As the owner and...
Robert Keith Black
Sep 6, 2025
Robert Keith Black, 96, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, September 6, 2025. He was born on July 9, 1929 in Guilford County. Robert was an remarkable individual whose presence enriched the lives of those around him, and he will be profoundly missed.
As a retired professor of art at Atlantic Christian College in Wilson, North Carolina, Robert dedicated...
Sandra Wrenn Bayliff
Sep 6, 2025
Sandra Faye Wrenn Bayliff died peacefully Saturday morning, September 6, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Rassie Herman and Mary Marley Wrenn and sister to the late Michael Wrenn. Sandra had many cats over the years and loved them like her own children.
Sandra’s family home was Staley, NC where she grew up and was a member of Staley...
F. Michael Spoon
Sep 4, 2025
F. Michael “Mike” Spoon, 86, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025. He was born in Guilford County on September 9, 1938 to the late Carl Michael and Ruth Evelyn Staley Spoon. He was the Husband of 32 years to Patricia “Trish” Lewis Spoon who survives.
Mike retired as a long-distance truck driver and was a US Army veteran serving during...
Lorraine Ferguson Cates
Sep 2, 2025
Graham- Lorraine Ferguson Cates, 76, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at UNC Hospital. She was born in Alamance County to the late Troy Lester and Dorothy Elizabeth Glosson Ferguson. She was the wife of the late Lawrence Eugene Cates, Sr who died in 2017.
Lorraine retired after 40 years as an operator for Southern...
Luther Edward Smith
Aug 31, 2025
Luther Edward Smith, 86, of Burlington went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 31, 2025, after a brief stay at hospice.
He was born on April 4, 1939, in Alamance County. Luther graduated from A-O High School and took some higher education courses before enrolling in the Army, where he proudly served his country. After his service,...
Roger Leo Harris
Aug 30, 2025
Roger Leo Harris, born on August 31, 1942, in Wilkes County, was a beacon of light for all who knew him. Known for his generous spirit and unwavering support, he was a loving family man and an exceptional helper to everyone around him. His famously adept hands were never without the right tool for any job, whether in the garage...
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