Obituaries
Brenda Ann Franklin James
Aug 12, 2026
Brenda Ann Franklin James, 77, of Haw River, North Carolina, passed away on August 12, 2026, after courageously fighting cancer for six years. Born on May 22, 1949, in Alamance County, Brenda lived her life with warmth, grace, and a deep devotion to the people she loved. She graduated from Southern Alamance High School in 1967 and carried the values...
Joan Conway Cook
Aug 9, 2026
Joan Conway Cook, 91, of Graham, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 9, 2026. Born to the late Chester Walter and Helen Roberts Conway, Joan was a devoted follower of Jesus who cherished her family above all else. Her greatest joy and most treasured accomplishment in life was raising Godly children and instilling in...
Joshua Villanova
Aug 8, 2026
Our wonderful son, Joshua “Josh” Boyer Villanova, passed away on August 8, 2026, at the age of 42 after a horrendous fight with cancer. He is survived by his parents, Jon and Kathy, and sister, Krystal. He is and was a beloved son, brother, and friend. Josh was known for his dependability, loyalty, integrity, humor, and generosity. Josh filled our...
Robert Lee Chapman
Aug 1, 2026
Robert Lee Chapman, 94, of Efland, NC passed away on August 1, 2026, in Orange County, North Carolina, at the age of 94. He was born on January 8, 1932, in Fayette County, West Virginia, and lived a life marked by devotion, hard work, and quiet strength. Robert was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force, and he...
Carolyn Harris Lunsford
Jul 31, 2026
Carolyn Harris Lunsford, 77 passed away on Friday, July 31st, 2026 at her home in Mebane. Carolyn was born in Caswell County, she was the daughter of the late Dailey Ennis Harris and Rena Daniel’s Harris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her best friend and father of her son, Jimmy Lunsford.
Carolyn was retired from...
Henry Dale Barnwell
Jul 30, 2026
Henry Dale Barnwell was born on January 16, 1939. He passed away on July 30, 2026, at White Oak Manor, Burlington, North Carolina. Dale was preceded in death by his father and mother, Anderson Hall and Kate Roney Barnwell, his brother, James Mason Barnwell and his sister-in-law, Kathleen Elizabeth Barnwell. He is survived by niece Kathy Barnwell Wilkins (George) and...
William "Keith" Stewart
Jul 30, 2026
William Keith "Kebo" Stewart, 55, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, July 30, 2026.
Born on January 28, 1971, Keith was the son of Jesse William Stewart and Ella Godwin-Hudgins of Burlington. He was a devoted husband, father, Pawpaw, son, brother, uncle, and friend whose larger-than-life personality left an unforgettable impression on everyone he met.
If you knew Keith, you...
Larry Curl
Jul 26, 2026
Larry Curl, 78, of Graham, passed away on July 26, 2026 at AuthoraCare Hospice in Burlington. He was the son of the late Boyd and Evelyn Curl. He served our country in the US Navy during Vietnam.
Larry leaves behind two sisters, Kathy Mullis and Barbara Curl. A graveside service will be held on Thursday at 2pm at Center Global Methodist...
Elsie King Horner
Jul 26, 2026
Elsie King Horner, 94, of Mebane, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Born in Alamance County, she was the daughter of the late Giles and Bessie Crawford. Elsie found joy in life's simple pleasures. She loved crocheting, and she enjoyed watching the birds from her home. Above all, she cherished her family and was a devoted mother, grandmother,...
Helen Long
Jul 25, 2026
Helen Frances Pendergraph Long, 89, passed away on July 25, 2026 at AuthoraCare Hospice in Burlington. She was the daughter of the late Miron and Sarah Pendergraph. She loved working puzzles and going to the beach and dancing at The Moose Lodge with her late husband, Billy.
Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Bobby Long (Mitzi), Tommy Long (Donna),...
Charles David "Buddy" Deese
Jul 24, 2026
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Charles David “Buddy” Deese was born September 9, 1954 and deceased on Friday, July 24, 2026. His parents were Margaret Pearson Deese Payne (Tom) and Crawford Cleveland Deese. He was the baby brother to Barbara West (Bruce) and Kaye Kenn (Henry). He is survived by his daughter Chelsea Deese...
Donald Len Nelson
Jul 20, 2026
Donald Len Nelson, 79, of Garner, passed away on July 20, 2026 at Rex Hospital in Raleigh. Arrangements are incomplete with McClure Funeral Service in Graham.
Peggy Vincent Bradburn
Jul 20, 2026
Peggy Vincent Bradburn, born on January 21, 1931, passed away on July 20, 2026, at her home in Graham.
She was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend whose gentle spirit touched the lives of many.
Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Bradburn. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Gayther and Alberta Vincent, as well as...
Gary Millsap Sr.
Jul 19, 2026
Gary Wayne Millsap Sr., 72, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, son and friend whose kindness, strength, honesty, loyalty and love for life left a lasting mark on everyone who knew him.
Gary is survived by his beloved wife, Jessie Anne Millsap, his sister, Tammy...
Beverly Ann Garred Bailey
Jul 17, 2026
Beverly Ann Garred Bailey, 78, of Graham, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2026, surrounded by the comfort of her family.
Born on May 31, 1948, in Jackson, Michigan, Beverly lived a life marked by devotion, resilience, and a deep love for her family. She was known for her fiery spirit—passionate, strong-willed, and full of life—and for the way...
Nadine Adams Bowden
Jul 15, 2026
Nadine Adams Bowden, of Chapel Hill, passed away peacefully on the afternoon of July 15, 2026 with her son by her side. She was 93 years old and in the loving care of Coble Creek Healthcare at Twin Lakes Community in Burlington, NC.
She is survived by her son, Mike (Debbie) Bowden of Chapel Hill; grandsons Steve (Darby) Bowden of Bluffton,...
Ruben "RJ" James Hickman
Jul 13, 2026
Ruben "RJ" James Hickman, 79, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 13, 2026, at Durham VA Health Care System surrounded by his family. Born in Lee County, North Carolina, RJ was the son of the late Ruben Reed and Dollie Holder Hickman. He proudly served his country in the United States Army before beginning a long career with IND Tool,...
Gloria "Glo" Realini
Jul 13, 2026
Gloria "Glo" Realini, 78, of Burlington, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 13, 2026. Born in Alamance County, Gloria was the beloved daughter of the late Jack and Evelyn "Pete" Terrell.
She dedicated 27 years of service to the Alamance County Sheriff's Office, where she worked as a valued member of the administrative and clerical...
Patricia Ann King
Jul 11, 2026
Patricia Ann Woodard King, 79, of Burlington, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Born in Cherry Valley, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late Graham and Mary Alice Woodard. Patricia was a loving, kind, and God-fearing woman whose beautiful soul touched the lives of everyone she met. She had a remarkable gift for...
Jerry Gaylon Carmichael
Jul 10, 2026
Jerry Gaylon Carmichael, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on July 30, 1936, Jerry’s long and meaningful life was marked by deep devotion to his family and the countless lives he touched with his kindness and strength of character. He was deeply devoted to his faith,...
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