All Obituaries

Sylvia Lankford, 80, of Efland passed away Friday, April 9, 2021. The family will receive friends from 1-2 on Tuesday April 13, 2021 at Efland United Methodist Church.  A graveside service will follow.  McClure Funeral Home in Mebane is assisting the family.

Timothy “Tim” Andrew Nash, aged 62, passed away on Saturday April 3rd, 2021. He was born March 24th, 1959 in Rochester, New York to Harold “Harry” and Lorraine Nash. He was a beloved husband to his wife, Cheri, and father to his two children, Allison and Ian. He was an accomplished writer, having published two books and several articles throughout his career. Tim was passionate about women’s soccer and worked alongside other pioneers of the sport. He shared that...

Mrs. Joan Lloyd Woods, 72, of Burlington passed away Friday, April 2nd, 2021 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. Joan was born in Halifax, Virginia to Norman Clayton and Clara Oaks Lloyd. Joan was a member of Community Baptist Church for many years and enjoyed attending services when she was able. Mrs. Woods can be remembered as a kind soul finding joy in the simple things in life such as reading, going to the grandkids ball games or doing her puzzles. Joan had a place in her heart for...

Hilda Wood Edwards, 90, of Burlington, passed away March 30, 2021. Born June 4, 1930 in Alamance County, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Bruce and Lona Cates Wood and the widow of Gordon Edwards, with whom she shared her life for 60 years. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Kenneth Edwards, a sister, Gladys Trollinger, and a brother, Jack Wood. Hilda is survived by her daughter-in-law Vickie Edwards of Burlington, granddaughter, Joanna Edwards and great...

Baby Girl Ember Paige Jordan passed away on March 29, 2021 at Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington. Survivors include her parents, Cale and Marlo Stanley Jordan; grandparents, Jay and Cathy Jordan, Laura and Lee Sale and David Stanley; great grandparents, Peggy McLaurin, Judith Ann Boggs, Patricia Horner, and Larry Jordan Jr.; great great grandparents, Frances Thomas and Ora Jane Roberts; aunts and uncles, Roman Stanley, Ramzi Stanley, Coleman Sale, Fischer Sale, Jake Jordan, Megan...

Donaldson Ellis, 84, passed away on March 28, 2021 at his residence in Mebane.  A memorial service will be held in New York at a later date. 

Gloria Briggs, 79, passed away on March 26, 2021 at her home.  She was the daughter of the late Freeman and Elma Somers.  She was employed at Carolina Biological in the accounting department for 23 years. Survivors include her daughters, Darlene Johnson and husband Wes Johnson, Cindy Stanley; son, Kevin Allred and wife Sharon Allred; sister, Carol Ann Wade; brother, Don Somers and wife Wanda Somers; grandchildren, Crystal Solomon, Noelle Trogdon, Allison Johnson, Holden Qualls,...

Raymond Edward “Ray” Wright, 60, of Graham suddenly went to be with his Lord and Savior and all his heavenly family on Thursday, March 25, 2021 at his residence. Ray was born in Macon, Georgia to Eddie and Alice Troxler Wright, both deceased. Ray worked for GKN. Ray is survived by his: loving wife of 35 years, Lynn Wright. Son, Shane (Kay) Wright. Grandchildren, Ashley (Carlton) Wright, Dustin (Sherry) Wright, Zach (Samantha) Wright. Great Grandchildren, Kailyn, Carson, Jake and...

Paul Marlon Campbell, 76, of Chapel Hill, passed away on March 24, 2021; his hand intertwined as always with Sedelia, his wife of 50 years. He was born in Chatham County and was the oldest son to the late Clyde and Margie Woody Campbell. He graduated from Pittsboro High School and went on to complete Barber College. He served in the US Army and achieved Sgt First Class E5. After his service, he began a long career in telecommunications with GTE/Verizon, from which he retired. Daily...

Mrs. Genelle Tucker Graham, (GG) age 92, of Burlington, NC passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021.  A native of Anson County, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Marybelle Tucker. She grew up in a farming community and attended Deep Creek School. In the fall of 1945, she entered Elon College and graduated with an A.B. degree in 1948. Genelle was married for 65 years to the late Robert J (Bob) Graham (2013), her college sweetheart, and they made their home in Haw River and...