Obituaries
Coy Vernon Kirby
May 9, 2026
Coy Vernon Kirby, age 93, of Mebane, North Carolina, passed away on May 9, 2026. He was born on March 11, 1933, in Caswell County, North Carolina, and lived a long life marked by faith, hard work, creativity, and devotion to his family and community. Coy was a Christian man whose life reflected the values he held dear. He was...
Thomas "Tommy" Bradley Harris
May 5, 2026
Mr. Thomas “Tommy” Bradley Harris, 80, of Mebane, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Born in Alamance County, he was the son of the late Frank and Marjory Harris. He dedicated his early years to education, earning his degree in teaching and sharing his passion for learning with those around him. Later in life, he found a new path...
James Edward (Eddie) Ross Jr
May 5, 2026
James Edward (Eddie) Ross Jr of Graham NC, passed away early in the morning on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. He was born June 3, 1960 to the excitement of his parents the late James E (Jim) Ross Sr and Jean Monnett Ross. He was devoted and committed to his family, which included his wife, April Spence Ross, and children, Nathan,...
Craig "Squirl" Allen Bryant
May 5, 2026
Craig Allen Bryant, known affectionately as Squirl, passed away on May 5, 2026, in Alamance County, North Carolina, at the age of 65. He was born on April 9, 1961, in Scotland County, North Carolina, and lived a life marked by kindness, hard work, and devotion to the people and things he loved. Craig was a Christian and a faithful...
Doreen Boone
Apr 28, 2026
Doreen Gay Roth Boone, born September 24, 1959, in Butler County, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at her residence on April 28, 2026. She was the beloved wife of John D. Boone and the daughter of Gerald “Buck” and Frances “Sally” Blakley Roth (deceased).
She is survived by her children, Andrea Hayes (Jesse), Eric Boone (Susan), and Justin Boone (Katie Gowen); her...
Timothy Murphy
Apr 26, 2026
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Timothy Neal Murphy, “Tim” on April 26, 2026 suddenly at his home at the age of 67. Tim was born on August 17, 1958 in Burlington, NC. Tim grew up in Alamance County and graduated from Eastern Alamance High School in 1976. Prior to graduating he wed the love...
Edwin Lee Love
Apr 24, 2026
On April 24, 2026, Edwin lee Love of Burlington, NC passed away at 80 years after a longtime illness. Born to Ed S. Love and Lalon Love on October 31, 1945. He is survived by a sister, Becky Brasloff and many nieces and nephews. In our hearts, he will always stay.
James "Jimmy" Erven Davis Jr.
Apr 23, 2026
James Erven Davis Jr., known affectionately as Jimmy, passed away on April 23, 2026, at his residence in Burlington, North Carolina, one day shy of his 71st birthday. He was born on April 25, 1955, and lived a life marked by devotion to his family, dedication to his work, and a quiet strength that touched all who knew him. Jimmy...
Terry Millard Dixon
Apr 22, 2026
Terry Millard Dixon, 71, of Graham, North Carolina, passed away on April 22, 2026.
Terry was born and raised in Saxapahaw, North Carolina. He lived a full life and walked to the beat of his own drum. If you met Terry once, you never forgot him. In his early years, he worked in the food industry and quickly learned from several...
Trudy Harris Lemons
Apr 20, 2026
Trudy Harris Lemons 67 of Burlington, passed away on April 20, 2026, at her residence in Alamance County, North Carolina. Born on January 18, 1959, in Alamance County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Alvis D. Harris and Anna Tucker Harris. Trudy lived her life with warmth, kindness, and a generous spirit that touched everyone who knew...
Ethel Williamson
Apr 19, 2026
Ethel "Diane" Williamson passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026 at Twin Lakes in Burlington.
She was the daughter of the late Palmer Newcomer, Sr. and Annie Marie Hutchens Newcomer, and the devoted wife of the late John Williamson, Sr. Ethel lived a full life of love, laughter and adventure. She was a wonderful sister, an amazing mother, a loving grandmother/great-grandmother,...
Norman Craig Davis
Apr 19, 2026
Norman Craig Davis, who passed away on April 19, 2026, was a man defined by his craftsmanship, devotion to family, and steady presence in the lives of those who knew him.
Born to the late Samuel Branch Davis and Margaret Pendergraft Davis, Craig carried forward the values of hard work and integrity throughout his life. He was an expert carpenter, known...
Irene Lewis Shields
Apr 14, 2026
Irene Lewis Shields 100, of Mebane passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at the Authora Care Collective Hospice Care in Burlington. Irene was born in Alamance County to Edward “Ed” Lewis and Nanny Westbrooks Lewis both deceased. She was the wife of the late Philip Shields. Irene was a retired sewer in textiles.
Irene was a strong willed woman who loved...
Judy Carol Lee
Apr 14, 2026
Judy Carol Lee, 77, of Burlington, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Born in Guilford County, Judy was raised on a farm where she developed an appreciation for simple living and hard work. A true country girl at heart, Judy carried a gentle spirit that touched everyone who knew her.
She is survived by her husband, Richard Lee; and her...
Lisa Breeden Merrill
Apr 14, 2026
Lisa Breeden Merrill, 61, of Yanceyville, NC, born on December 14, 1964, in Knox Co. TN, passed away on April 14, 2026, at UNC Hospital Hillsborough. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend whose life was marked by kindness, strength, and a deep devotion to the people she loved. Lisa was a loving and caring person...
Hilda Sykes
Apr 13, 2026
Hilda Elmore Sykes, 91, of Efland, NC passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 13, 2026. She leaves behind two daughters Brenda McCants (Larry), Linda Poythress(Randall), six grandchildren, six great grandchildren, one brother (Jimmy Elmore), two sisters (Carolyn Mize and Joan Cecil), nieces and nephews. Hilda was predeceased by her husband Alexander Sykes, parents (Eva and Henry Elmore),...
Shelby Benson
Apr 5, 2026
Shelby Benson, 86, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 5 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work, and cherished memories. Born on May 21, 1939, to the late Akers and Alma Hankins, Shelby lived a full and meaningful life devoted to her family, her passions, and her community.
Shelby found great joy...
Mark Steven Robinson
Apr 4, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mark Steven Robinson, who left this world on April 4, 2026, at the age of 67. Mark was a devoted stepfather, a cherished brother, a proud grandfather—affectionately known as “Pop Pop”—and a beloved member of a large and loving family.
Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Barbra Robinson, as...
George Edwyn Whitehead
Apr 1, 2026
George Edwyn (Ed) Whitehead, 81, passed away on April 1, 2026 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Tarboro, NC, he grew up in Whitakers, NC and was the son of the late Samuel Lyman Whitehead and Katherine Marks Whitehead.
Ed worked in the premium finance industry for over 40 years and retired from Imperial PFS. Outside of...
Sharon Elgin
Mar 30, 2026
Sharon Dean Ellington Elgin, 78, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side. Sharon was born on January 3, 1948, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and grew up in Burlington, North Carolina, where she graduated from Williams High School. She later attended Elon University, beginning a lifelong pattern of curiosity, creativity, and dedication to the people around her.Over...
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