All Obituaries

Mr. Rodney Wilson Bateman 54, of Snow Camp, NC passed away On Friday September 17, 2021 at the Alamance Regional Medical Center  in Burlington. A native of Alamance Co. NC, he was the son of the late Woodrow Wilson Bateman and Bonnie Susan McDaniel. Known to his buddies as “Hotwire”, he was an avid outdoorsman who loved nature and being outside. Rodney had a special love for fishing, hunting, gardening or whatever he could do as long as he was outdoors. He was a devoted...

Mrs. Mary Nelson Smithwick Hayes 93 of Burlington, NC passed away on Thursday September 16, 2021 at Liberty Commons in Burlington. A native of Louisburg, NC, she was the daughter of the late Robert Walter and Dorothy Johnson Smithwick. Mary loved the Lord and bringing joy to everyone through music. Mary had a love for music starting at a young age being the organist at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church when she was 12. She met her husband, the late Clarence F. Hayes, Jr. in the marching band...

Mrs. Christalynn Darlene Emory Hardy 62, of Graham, NC passed away on September 15, 2021 at the Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington. A native of Virginia, she was the daughter of the late John M. Emory and Juanita Grammer Emory. She was an avid BINGO and cards player. Darlene was always taking care of others and even though she was not able to get around very easily she never let it stop her from putting others needs above her own. She was known to her family and friends as being...

On Wednesday, September 15, 2021, Randall Copeland went home to be with his Lord and Savior.  Randy was born on April 10, 1956 in Durham County, North Carolina.  He was a graduate of Alamance Christian School.  Randy retired as a lineman and serviceman from Piedmont Electric Membership Cooperative. He was a devoted father and loved his family more than anything. Anyone who knew Randy knew he was a compassionate, caring man who never knew a...

Mr. Rickey Lee Hawk, 67, of Mebane, NC passed away at Duke University Hospital on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. Rickey was born in Chatham County, NC to William Hawk and Antonio Cook Hawk, both deceased. Mr. Hawk spent his working years as a quality inspector. He was a hard worker and can be described as a jack of all trades, getting the job done even if it required his own unique and original methods of handiwork. Rickey can be remembered as a man full of life, he kept things interesting...

  Jane Rudisill Bowman, 61, of Mebane died Tuesday, September 14, 2021  Jane was born in Alamance County to Michael Erastus and Theo Frazier Rudisill both deceased. Jane graduated from then Elon College. She was a longtime employee at Western Steakhouse and Bakatsias restaurants. She was also building superintendent at Macedonia Lutheran Church where she was a lifelong member. Jane is survived by her: Daughter, Susan Faye Bowman. Sons, John Michael Bowman (Kaitlyn), Robert Joshua...

Alvis Eugene Mann, 92, of Mebane, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at his residence. Alvis was born in Alamance County to Thomas Vance Mann and Lillie Boggs Mann, both deceased. Mr. Mann kept his love for God in fellowship with his church at Grace Memorial Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Alvis was preceded in death by 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Mr. Mann is survived by his loving family which includes wife, Lois, 3 daughters, Ginger, Jenny,...

Gordon Eugene Long, 82, of Durham, NC passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. He was a native of Muncie, Indiana, graduated from Royerton High School in 1957 and served 4 years in the US Navy. He worked many years for Servomation Refreshments and Ross Grocery Stores. After moving to North Carolina in 1992, he worked for Harris Teeter until retirement. As a young man in Muncie, he was an avid bowler and enjoyed many years participating in regional tournaments. He is the son of the late E....

Winfield Robinson, 73, passed away on September 11, 2021 at the VA Hospital in Asheville, NC.  He was the son of the late Winfield and Myrtle Robinson.  He served in the USMC from 1966-1968 and was a member of True Holiness Church of Faith. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Dolores Robinson; children, Michelle Scism (Tim), Gerald Robinson III and Brian Robinson; a sister in law, Pat Coolbaugh; brothers in law, Richard, Harold, Scott and Donald Bellgraph; grandchildren,...

Jeffrey Lawrence Frank, 61, of Hillsborough passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021 at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill. Jeffrey was born in Guilford County. He had an extensive career in software development and was Commander of the Sons of the Confederacy in Greensboro. Jeffrey is survived by his wife Kimberly Frank, son David Frank, daughter Lindsay Frank, stepsons Brandon and Dylan Crone, mother Janet Dugger, father and step-mother, Lawrence and Candy Frank, half brother Ashton Frank and...