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Roy "Tommy" Thomas Kelley
Sep 29, 2025
Roy Thomas (“Tommy”) Kelley, beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on September 29, 2025, at the age of 87. He was born in Durham, North Carolina, to the late Elmer Lawrence and Margaret Clegg Kelley.
Tommy shared a devoted marriage of 61 years with the late Barbara Ann (“Bobbie”) Kelley. Together, they built a life filled with love and...
Jacquelyn Hoger Woodruff
Sep 14, 2025
Jacquelyn Kay Hoger Woodruff, 89, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2025, in Burlington, North Carolina.
Born in Paw Paw, Michigan, on March 7, 1936, Jacque was known for her warmth, humor, and deep love for her family. She married John Bartram Woodruff on August 30, 1968, and together they raised two sons, Allen and John, in Watervliet, Michigan. John passed...
William Arthur Dickerson
Sep 21, 2025
William Arthur Dickerson passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 21, 2025, in Columbia, South Carolina. He was 88 years old.
Born on January 17, 1937, in Henderson, North Carolina, William was the son of Roy Fredrick Dickerson and Lucy Hicks. He grew up with a love for the outdoors, an insatiable curiosity, and a gift for seeing the world...
Ellen Benson Henrikson
Sep 28, 2025
Ellen Benson Henrikson, 81, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, September 28, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born on January 6, 1944, in Manhattan, New York, to the late Leonard and Edith Werner Benson, and was the wife to Neil Louis Henrikson who survives.
Ellen had a remarkable career as a middle school teacher with the Nottingham,...
Jean Elizabeth Kirkman
Sep 28, 2025
For 95 remarkable years, Jean Elizabeth Kirkman embraced a life filled with joy, commitment, family, golf, and laughter. On September 28, 2025, she passed away peacefully at her home in Village at Brookwood. Jean was born on January 12, 1930, in Danville, VA, and spent most of her life in Burlington, where she was well-respected for her leadership, compassionate nature,...
Melissa "Lisa" Hancock Carter
Sep 27, 2025
Melissa “Lisa” Hancock Carter, age 62, passed away surrounded by her family on Saturday, September 27, 2025, after a courageous four year battle with ovarian cancer.
Lisa fought with determination, courage, bravery and unwavering hope, inspiring everyone who knew her. Throughout her life Lisa embodied kindness and compassion. Her generosity knew no bounds.
Lisa was a devoted wife, mother, sister, nana and...
Billy "Bill" Warren Brown
Sep 25, 2025
Billy "Bill" Warren Brown,78, departed this life peacefully on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at the Hospice Home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 6, 1947 in Randolph County to the late Warren Green Brown and Beverly Sumner Brown, and was the husband to the late Janice Capps Brown.
Bill dedicated over forty years of his career to...
Maggie Saunders Satterfield
Sep 22, 2025
Maggie Saunders Satterfield, a beacon of love and resilience, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 22, 2025, at the age of 87. Born in Alamance County on September 24, 1937, Maggie's life was a tapestry of family, faith, and dedication, woven together with the warmth that she so generously shared with all who knew her.
Maggie was a trailblazer in her...
Peggy Ann Greeson Childress
Sep 22, 2025
Peggy Ann Greeson Childress, a beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on July 21, 1942, in Guilford County, North Carolina, Peggy's zest for life was evident from an early age, illuminating the hearts of those around her.
Throughout her long and fulfilling career, Peggy dedicated over 40...
Fr. Briant (Jerome) William Cullinane
Sep 17, 2025
FR. BRIANT (JEROME) WILLIAM CULLINANE
1931 - 2025
Fr. Briant (Jerome) William Cullinane, OFM Conv., 94, a Franciscan Friar of Our Lady of the Angels Province, died peacefully on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at Enfield, CT. Born in Elizabeth, NJ on August 17, 1931, he was the youngest of the three sons of Jeremiah and Jennie (nee Coughlin) Cullinane. The Cullinane boys...
William "Ed" Edward Wood
Sep 16, 2025
God has taken our angel home to be with him.
William Edward (Ed) Wood, 81, of Burlington, passed away peacefully Tuesday morning at AuthoraCare Collective in Burlington. He was born in Surry County on March 6, 1944 to the late William Alex and Eula Johnson Wood. Ed graduated from Surry Central High School and Technical Institute of Alamance County. He was...
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 prolonged illness.
She was born in Quito, Ecuador in 1947 while her father conducted graduate research and her mother taught English and served in the American Embassy. In 1949, her family moved to Chapel Hill, where she spent her childhood playing sports, attending UNC games, owning cats, dancing, and making...
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...
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