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Reba Ward Rouanzion
Jun 30, 2026
With deep respect and loving remembrance, we announce the peaceful passing of Reba Ward Rouanzion, who departed this life on June 30, 2026, at the age of 97. Born on September 9, 1928, Reba lived a long and meaningful life that touched the hearts of all those who knew her.
Reba was the cherished daughter of Albert Chester Ward and Nettie...
Chester Eugene Gerringer
Sep 7, 2026
Chester Eugene “Texas” Gerringer, 81, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026 at Liberty Commons following a brief illness. He was born in Alamance County on September 3, 1945 to the late Floyd Harmon Gerringer and Gloria Swanson Garner Gerringer and was the husband of 60 years to Edna Fay Perry of the home.
Chester was a man whom his family...
Johnny David Williams
Sep 7, 2026
Johnny David Williams, 86, of Haw River passed away the morning of September 7, 2026 at UNC Medical Center Hillsborough following a brief illness.
Born in Muscogee, Georgia, Johnny was one of ten children of the late Willie Melford Williams and Gladys Irene Wheliss Williams. He was married for more than 40 years to his beloved wife, Velma Haithcock Williams, who...
Joseph Wade Mabe, Jr.
Sep 6, 2026
Joseph Wade Mabe, Jr., 70, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 6, 2026 at Duke University Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born in Carroll County, VA on March 20, 1956 to the late Joseph Wade Mabe, Sr. and Virginia Darlene Gallimore Mansfield and was the husband of nearly 50 years to his “princess”, Joyce Isom Mabe of...
Walter Paul Blankenship
Sep 6, 2026
Walter Paul Blankenship, 80 went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 6, 2026 at ARMC surrounded by his family. He was born in Reidsville to the late Aubrey Allen and Mary Arlena Moore Blankenship. He was the husband of 60 years to Gloria Stallings Blankenship.
Walter retired after of 25 years doing maintenance and electrical work for Carolina...
Larkin Elander Brown, Jr.
Sep 3, 2026
Larkin Elander Brown Jr., 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 3, 2026, in hospice, surrounded by his family. He was born on July 24, 1943, in Roanoke, Virginia, to the late Larkin E. Brown Sr. and Hattie Mae Fleming Brown and was the husband of 41 years to the love of his life, Betty Caldwell Brown. Larkin carried the...
Rev. Norman Blaine Harris
Sep 2, 2026
Rev. Norman B. Harris, 77, of Elon, passed away peacefully in the early morning of September 2, 2026. A devoted husband, father, Hoppy, and friend, he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He was the salt of the Earth and the light of the world, guiding his family with a steady hand, a generous spirit, a loving...
Benjamin Tracy Seawell
Sep 1, 2026
Benjamin Tracy Seawell, 66, of Gibsonville, went to be with the Lord at his home on September 1st.
Tracy was born in Greensboro on April 14, 1960, to the late Ronald Eugene Seawell and Adele Weaver Seawell. He retired from an over 40-year career in structural steel, previously working with his father and brother. He enjoyed fishing, golf, watching his favorite...
Jane Mabrey Allred
Aug 31, 2026
Jane Mabrey Allred, 84 went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 31, 2026 after 8 months of failing health. She was the daughter of the late Ralph Victor Mabrey, Sr. and Ruby Irene Carroll Mabrey. She was the wife of 36 years to the late Thomas Lee “Tommy” Allred who passed in April 2017.
Jane was a 1960...
Halli Nicole Nguyen
Aug 29, 2026
Halli Nicole Nguyen
June 27, 2005 – August 29, 2026
Halli Nicole Nguyen, 21, passed away unexpectedly on August 29, 2026. Halli came into this world truly wanting to make it a better place. She was born that way. From the time she was a little girl, she possessed a deep compassion for others and believed that people deserved to beloved, accepted,...
Kathy Turner Church
Aug 28, 2026
Kathy Turner Church, 73, passed peacefully at her daughter’s home in Lexington on Friday, August 28, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was born on June 1, 1953 in Alamance County to the late Russell “R.J.” James Turner and Sarah Kathleen Shoffner Turner, and was the loving wife to Kenneth “Kenny” Church, Sr. of the home.
Kathy retired from Alamance Community...
Steven Craig Poliseno
Aug 27, 2026
Steven Craig Poliseno, 77, of Burlington, passed away on August 27, 2026, at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital following a brief illness.
Born in Franklin County, Ohio, Steven was the son of the late Albert Andrew Poliseno and Rhea Juanita Hutchinson Poliseno. He was married for more than 49 years to his beloved wife, Alison Coleman Poliseno, who survives.
Steven proudly served in...
Jan Rene Hoyle
Aug 24, 2026
Jan Rene Hoyle, 74, of Burlington , passed away on August 24 at Burlington AuthoraCare Collective after a brief illness.Jan was the daughter of the late Betty Jean Hicks and Paul Hoyle.
Jan worked at various jobs over her lifetime but her favorite job was working for the Department of Social Services, Greensboro as a client intake specialist. Her heart for...
Kenneth Victor Royer
Aug 24, 2026
Kenneth Victor Royer, lovingly known to many as "Chubby," was born on November 30, 1950, in Barton, Vermont. He passed away on August 24, 2026 leaving behind a lifetime of memories, stories, and a family who will forever cherish the love, wisdom, and strength he shared with them.
Ken spent his early years in Vermont, where he built a life centered...
Rodney Lee Burnett
Aug 22, 2026
Rodney Lee Burnett passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026 at the age of 79. He was born to Joseph M. and Gladys F. Burnett of North Vernon, Indiana.
Rodney graduated from Purdue University with a degree in electrical engineering and retired from Lucent Technologies after 25 years of service. He married his childhood sweetheart, Regina “Jeannie” More and blessed her...
John David Wittenmyer
Aug 21, 2026
John David Wittenmyer was born on December 2, 1950, in East Cleveland, Ohio, to Lloyd Allen Wittenmyer and Anna Helen Mudra Wittenmyer. He grew up on Potomac Avenue in suburban Cleveland alongside his three older brothers, Lloyd, Nelson, and Bill. Two first-born brothers passed away as infants, though they were always loved and remembered. The family lost Anna to cancer...
Martha Odom Moss
Aug 20, 2026
Martha Odom Moss, 98, of Elon NC, passed away on August 20, 2026 at AuthoraCare Hospice Home, surrounded with love. Martha was born in Lowell, NC on January 20, 1928. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother and friend. Martha will be remembered for her kind and generous heart. She was a woman of integrity and...
Mamie Byerly Summers
Aug 19, 2026
Mamie Lou Byerly Summers, 94, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born in Davidson County on May 24, 1932 to the late John Roby Byerly, Jr. and Rachel Elizabeth Hunt Byerly.
Mamie was a longtime member of Frieden’s Lutheran Church and served as a member of...
Barry Wayne Irby
Aug 19, 2026
Barry Wayne Irby, 66, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 19th at Peak Resources in Hillsborough.
A native of Caswell County, he was the son of the late Ruthie Briggs Irby and the late Cabell Richard Irby Sr. Although Barry had Cerebral Palsy, he touched the lives of everyone he came in contact with.
Some of his favorite things included riding his...
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