Obituaries

Feb 10, 2025

Kenneth Earl Payne, 70 of Burlington passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025. He was a native of Smith County, VA,  employed as a driver for Estes Express Lines and a member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and church  family. He is the son of the late Levi & Virginia Creggar Payne....

Feb 10, 2025

Hilda Walls King, 83, of Swepsonville, NC passed away on February 10, 2025, at her residence. A native of Alamance Co. NC, she was the daughter of the late Robert “Rabbit” Walls and Louise Jordan Walls. Hilda retired from the textile industry as a Knitter for many years. She loved to talk and socialize with her family and friends...

Feb 8, 2025

Mary Ella Scott, passed away on February 8, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on February 18, 1956, to the late Governor Robert "Bob" Scott and Jessie Rae Osborne Scott, Mary's life was one of vibrant engagement, marked by her love for family, her passion for poetry, and her innate ability to connect with everyone she met.

Feb 8, 2025

Steven Howard Payne, 68, of Burlington passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his family and friends. Steven was born in Alamance County. He was retired from UNC Maintenance and was a member of Belmont Methodist Church. He was also a member of the “Sons of the Confederate Veterans, “SVC”.

Steven is survived...

Feb 6, 2025

Howard Douglas Barnes, 79, passed away on Wednesday February 6, 2025 at the Hospice Home in Burlington.  He was the son of the late Charlie and Sallie Barnes.  A graveside service will be held at 11am on Monday February 10, 2025 at Gibsonville Cemetery.

Feb 6, 2025

Heather Ann Utley, 50 of Mebane passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025 at her residence. She was born in Denver, Colorado . Heather was a Relations Banker with Truist Bank in Hillsborough, NC. Heather is survived by her daughter, Sarah Lucille Utley and a son Preston Lyle Utley.  Husband Scott Thomas Utley, II. Father, Richard Bradstreet Wellington. Niece, Morgan...

Feb 5, 2025

Cynthia Aldridge Andrews, 78, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 5, 2025, after a few years of declining health.  A native of Alamance County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late L.B. Aldridge Jr. and Katherine “Kat” Aldridge.  Cindy was also preceded in death by her brother, L.B. “Benny” Aldridge III and...

Feb 4, 2025

Nancy Jane Keck Wilkinson, 90, of Mebane, passed away at her home on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

A native of Alamance County, Nancy was the wife of the late Robert Alton “Bob” Wilkinson Jr. and the daughter of Jack Burch Keck and Nannie Graham Keck, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in...

Feb 1, 2025

Mrs. Hilda Michelle Puryear “Misty” Stewart 50, of Mebane, NC passed away on February 1, 2025. A native of Mecklenburg Co. VA,. Misty was a graduate of Bluestone High School Skipwith, Va., and Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC. Misty was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend to all. Time with her family meant the most to her....

Jan 29, 2025

Crystal Dawn Crisp 45, of Burlington, NC passed away on January 29, 2025, at her residence. A native of Orange Co. NC, she is the daughter of Fay Ann Simmons Kirkpatrick and Jesse Junior Howard and wife Gladys who all survive. Crystal had a special love for her family and friends. She was a very family-oriented person, but nothing...

Jan 29, 2025

Kenneth Aubrey Simmons, a cherished husband, father, brother, and grandfather, passed away on January 29, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on June 17, 1952, Kenneth's life was characterized by his deep love for his family, his passion for muscle cars, and his dedication to his community in Caswell County.

Kenneth is survived by his loving...

Jan 28, 2025

Miss Tracy Renee Albright 54, of Graham passed away on January 28, 2025 at her residence. A service for Tracy will b held at a later date. McClure Funeral Service in Graham is assisting the family.

Jan 28, 2025

Lee Grant Crawford, 81 of Swepsonville went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. He was a native of Alamance County and spent the majority of his working years in the textile industry, where he began as a service boy and worked his way up to department head.

He was a devoted husband,...

Jan 25, 2025

John Paul Black

July 3, 1943-January 25, 2025

John Paul Black, 81, of Graham, NC passed away on Jan 25, 2025.

He was born in Graham, NC in 1943 to Paul Ritchie Black and Thames Apple Black. John  grew up in Burlington, NC and graduated from Walter Williams High School in 1961.  He...

Jan 20, 2025

Annie "Jeanette" Oakley Tatum, known as Jeanette to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025, at the age of 82.  She was born on May 4, 1942, to the late Alonza and Lucille Oakley. Jeanette's life was marked by her vibrant spirit, her love for her family, and her passion for the beauty of nature....

Jan 17, 2025

Faye Dalehite McLamb, 93, of Mebane passed away on January 17, 2025 at Compass Health Care at Hawfields. She was a native of Orange County and a retired office manager from Exxon LP Gas company. She is the daughter of the late Robert Tyree & Mary Bishop Dalehite and was married to the late George McLamb. She was also...

Jan 17, 2025

Ruth May Brady, age 86, departed this life and went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 17, 2025, under hospice care at the residence of her son, Scott Brady. A native of Guildford County, N.C., Ruth grew up on Alamance Church Road and was the daughter of the late Guy Thomas May Sr. and...

Jan 16, 2025

Mrs. Kristi Dunkley Wood, 47, of Snow Camp went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Duke University Hospital with her husband by her side.

A visitation for family and friends will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church, 4178 Mt. Hermon-Rock Creek...

Jan 16, 2025

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Ms. Luella "Skeet" Watkins Burnette, 95, of Burlington, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 16, 2025. A native of Alamance County, Luella was the daughter of the late William and Rena Miles Watkins. She spent her working years at North Graham Elementary,...

Jan 15, 2025

Katelyn Joy Andrews passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025, at the age of 25.  Born on November 13, 1999, to David and Andrea Andrews, Katelyn's life is a testament to God's love, healing and grace. Her smile could light up a room but she was a fighter from day one. She overcame incredible physical obstacles and illnesses which...