Obituaries
Frances Darlene Hess
Mar 29, 2026
Frances Darlene Hess passed away, leaving behind a lifetime of love, family, and cherished memories.
She was the daughter of the late Joseph Parker Sr. and Molean Parker, and was also preceded in death by her brothers, Joey Parker and Johnny Parker.
Darlene is survived by her husband, Richard, who stood by her side with love and companionship. She was a proud...
Billy "Bill" Allen Kirby Jr.
Mar 28, 2026
Billy “Bill” Allen Kirby Jr., 77, of Prospect Hill went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 28, 2026. He was born on July 30, 1948, to the late Billy and Dorine Kirby. Bill spent his life working as a tobacco farmer and as a rural mail carrier part time in Efland where he worked for 20 years.
In...
Diana Gail Lance
Mar 26, 2026
Diana Gail Payne Lance of Mebane passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026 surrounded by her family at her residence. Diana was born in Alamance County to Frank Herbert Payne and Marion Colleen Oakley Payne both deceased. Diana worked as a Dental Assistant from 1975 until 2025 before retiring. She truly loved all her patients she came in contact with over...
Charles Dewey "Jeep" Futrell
Mar 26, 2026
Charles Dewey “Jeep” Futrell, 97, of Graham went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, March 26, 2026. He was born on October 26, 1928, to Dewey and Leitha Futrell.
An avid sportsman, Jeep played football, basketball, and baseball, carrying his love for athletics throughout his life. He especially enjoyed spending time on the golf course—never forgetting the day he made...
Johnny Clayton Lankford
Mar 24, 2026
Johnny Clayton Lankford a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026, with family by his side. He was born on September 1, 1934, to the late Bryant Carson Lankford and Callie Harris Lankford. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Bryant Lankford and Ned Lankford; his sisters, Ruby Kenyon and Marie Patton....
Patricia Shaw
Mar 20, 2026
2 Cor 5:8
We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.
Patricia A. Shaw (O’Connor), age 77, a beloved wife, sister, daughter, sister-in-law and friend went home to be with the Lord on March 20, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She resided in Mebane with her sister Barbara and grandnieces...
Barbara Pascucci
Mar 20, 2026
Barbara A. Pascucci (Graham), age 80, passed away on March 20, 2026.
A native of Endicott, NY, Barbara was born to Robert and Virginia Graham on June 4, 1945. She attended State University College at Oneonta before marrying her husband, Alan Pascucci, in 1966. Together, they began their family with the birth of their son, Robert, in 1979. The couple eventually...
Russell Alvis
Mar 19, 2026
Born to parents John Auman Alvis, Jr. and Bonnie Glasgow Alvis in 1973 and born into new life at 16 years of age, Russell “Russ” Lynn Alvis joined his Savior Jesus Christ on March 19, 2026, after an extended illness. Russ was preceded in death by his parents as well as grandparents John Auman Alvis, Sr. and Frances Gallimore Alvis,...
Doris Jane Caruso
Mar 18, 2026
“It is in dying that we are born to eternal life.” Saint Francis of Assisi
Doris was born March 30, 1928 in Oak Park, Illinois to parents T. Marjorie Van Mater Dix and George Dix. She was baptized that year by the Reverend Polk at Saint Barnabas, Episcopal Church.
Three sisters preceded her in death: Joanne, Marilyn (Anne) and Dorothy,
Doris was educated...
Lonnie Leroy Maynard
Mar 18, 2026
Lonnie Leroy Maynard, affectionately known as Leroy to his friends and family, laid down his working tools on March 18, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on May 4, 1938, to Lonnie "Bill" Maynard and Lola Williams Maynard, Leroy lived a life marked by dedication to his family, service to his country, and a passion for community involvement.
Leroy was...
Jacob Lee Woods
Mar 17, 2026
Jacob Lee Woods, 28, of Elon, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Born in Davis County, Utah, Jacob was the son of Roy Woods and Andrea Adams. He was a loving son, devoted brother, proud father, and a faithful friend to many.
Jacob had a deep love for the outdoors, especially hunting, where he found both peace and adventure. A...
Michele Miller Breeden
Mar 17, 2026
Michele Miller Breeden, 56, of Burlington, passed away on March 17, 2026. Michele was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, and a true friend to many. She shared 32 wonderful years of marriage with the love of her life and very best friend, her husband, Lee, building a life full of love, laughter, and deep companionship. She had a...
Kenneth Bradford "Skip" Youngdahl
Mar 14, 2026
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Skip Youngdahl 90, of Mebane, NC passed away on March 14, 2026 and was born in North Attleboro, Massachusetts on Christmas Day in 1935. His first romance with airplanes began as an eight year old when he would cut out the model airplanes on the Kellogg’s Pep cereal box and hang them from the ceiling...
Vickie Mitchell Bowers
Mar 13, 2026
Vickie Mitchell Bowers, 76, of Graham, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, in Alamance Co., NC—the very place she first graced the world with her presence on October 1, 1949. A devoted Christian and cherished member of The World of Pentecost, Vickie's unwavering faith and love for her church family knew no bounds, guiding her through a life filled...
Lois Marie Dykes Shipman
Mar 8, 2026
Lois Marie Dykes Shipman, a cherished pillar of her family and community, passed away peacefully at the age of 81 on March 8, 2026, in Guilford Co., NC. She was born on the Fourth of July in 1944, a fitting birthday for a woman whose life was a celebration of the love and freedom she held dear. Lois was born...
Carolyn Fuller Greene
Mar 8, 2026
Carolyn F. Greene, 86, entered the heavenly realm March 8, 2026 in Mebane, NC. Born in Vance County, NC to the late Harold P. Fuller and the late Evelyn Faulkner Fuller Ayscue, Carolyn's life was one of faith, love, joy, service, music, creativity and hospitality. In her youth, she prayed for a match who had particular characteristics and she found...
Diane Woodbury
Mar 4, 2026
Diane was born August 9, 1938 to Roscoe (Roc) Loy & Martha Lou S. Loy in Graham, NC. In the following years, she was joined by two younger sisters, Harriet and Rebecca.
Diane attended Alamance County public schools where she excelled in all academic subjects. Reading and studying were a joy to her and she practiced sharing her love of learning...
Margaret Chappell Allen
Mar 3, 2026
Margaret C. Allen went home to be with the Lord on March 3, 2026. She was a life resident of Burlington, North Carolina. She died of failing health since October 2025 after several falls. Margaret was the daughter of the late Lonnie P. Chappell and Myrtle Easter Chappell.
She was survived by her loving husband, Clyde Donald Allen of 62 years;...
Julia Elizabeth Holt Fisher
Feb 28, 2026
Julia Elizabeth Holt Fisher, 76, of Burlington, a cherished soul whose life was a testament to love, faith, and creativity, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, in her native Alamance County, North Carolina. Born on January 26, 1950, to the late A.J. Holt and Hilda McVey Holt, Julia's journey was one of joy, devotion, and artistic expression. Julia's heart...
David M. Shanklin
Feb 28, 2026
David Miles Shanklin, 92, of Mebane, a man of honor and courage, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, at the Hospice Home of Burlington. Born on September15, 1933, in Orange Co., NC, David's life was a testament to service, both to his country and his community. He was a cherished father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend who left...
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