All Obituaries

Ana Merle Culberson Brooks, 85, passed away on April 15, 2024 at home.  She was the daughter of the late Allen Jay and Flora Belle Culberson.  Ana was active in her church, Rock Creek Methodist singing in the choir.  She was a Polio survivor and was known to be very creative.  She enjoyed sewing and helping her husband run Brooks Grocery Store.  She was also her father’s caretaker.  Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Jay Brooks (Robyn),...

Mr. Raymond William Eley Sr. 95, of Mebane, NC, formerly of Portsmouth, VA passed away on April 14, 2024 at Compass Healthcare and Rehab (Hawfields). Raymond was the husband to the late Betty McGahee Eley. Raymond was a 32nd degree freemason being a member of Churchland Masonic Lodge #276 AF&AM located in Virginia. He and his late wife Betty were both members of the Order of the Amaranth serving in the Caviler Court #6 and the Colonial Height #10 in Virginia. Raymond had his own business...

Mr. Richard Forrest Ray Jr. 63, of Henderson, formerly of Haw River, NC passed away at his residence on April 13, 2024. A native of Alamance Co. NC, he was the son of the late Richard F. Ray Sr. and Anne Whitfield Ray. Richard was a 1979 graduate of Eastern Alamance High School where he was an outstanding football player and excelled in Track and Field. He had his electrical license and was retired from General Electric with nearly 30 years of service. His dream was following retirement, he...

Norma Wyleene was born in Moore county on December 16, 1939 to the late Rev Raymond and Ruth Webb. In high school she met a young man, Larry Edward Edwards from the Village Of Alamance who walked to Bellemont every morning to ride with her on the school bus to EM Holt. They were married and lived in Burlington where she attended the Burlington Business School. They welcomed their first child Larry Edward Edwards Jr. in 1963. She worked at home as a homemaker and...

Jennifer Mae Jones Cecil, 77, of Mebane, NC, passed away peacefully at home and surrounded by family on April 8, 2024, after years of declining health.  She was born August 17, 1946 to the late Vernon D and Nellie Lancaster Jones. She is survived by her children Lorinda Cecil, Billy and his wife Jill Cecil, and Sherry Cecil. She also leaves behind 10 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, one sister Betsy Rhodes, and her grand-dog, Minnie. She is preceded in death by her daughter Jamie...

Click here to view livestream for Debra Oakley   Debra Oakley, 73, passed away on Sunday April 7, 2024 surrounded by her family.  She was the daughter of the late Bethel “Bill” and Jacqueline Oakley. Debra’s daughters and family have always described her as having one of the biggest hearts (figuratively and more recently,  literally). She loved big and made others around her feel special. Debra was full of life and could often be found shagging at the...

GRAHAM, NC—Amos L. Fisher died peacefully on April 6, 2024. The son of Sallie and Arthur Fisher, Amos was born and raised in Franklin County, Virginia, and graduated from Virginia Tech in 1957. He served as an Army officer (1957-60) before continuing his engineering career as a civilian contractor with Western Electric/AT&T until 1989. Amos was married to the late Alison Stuart Fisher from 1959 until her death of cancer in 1996. In 2005, he married Vicky Frye, widow of the late...

Louise Smith, 89, passed away on Saturday April 6, 2024,  at home surrounded by her family.  She was the daughter of the late Carlis and Etner Tucker.  Louise was a faithful member of Carolina Christian Church.  Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Dennis Smith and David Smith (Beth); grandchildren, Brian Coker (Jodie), Christopher Coker (Silver), Jeremy Smith, Daniel Smith (Tiffany), Terry Ashby (Kime), Nathan Ashby (Sarah); brothers, Lloyd Tucker, Leary...

Billy “Bill” Robert Cecil, 81, of Efland, passed away peacefully on April 5th, 2024 after a short battle with leukemia. He was born July 18th, 1942 to the late Clay Franklin and Joy Belle Cecil. He leaves behind his wife Florence W. Cecil. He is survived by his children Lorinda Cecil, Billy (Jill) Cecil, Sherry Cecil, Robert (Danielle) Cecil, and Amanda (Bobby) Gray. He also leaves behind 13 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, 4 sisters, and many friends. He is preceded in...

In loving memory of Dale Dixon, who went to his eternal home on Thursday, April 4,2024. Born on April 27, 1957, he lived a life dedicated to faith, family, and community. Dale was the beloved husband of Sandy Dixon; faithful father to Susan Allison (Jarrett), Justin Dixon (Adrian), Morgan Lee (Dylan), Bethany Dixon and Evan Dixon: and dearest Papa to his grandchildren, Della Allison, Landry Allison, Ava Parker, and Rhett Lee. Brother to Danny Dixon (Cindy), Sherri Kaiser (Frank) and Pat...