Obituaries

Sep 16, 2016

BASSIL J. “BJ” TINGEN, 89, OF GRAHAM, WENT HOME PEACEFULLY WITH HIS LORD AND SAVIOR AT THE HOSPICE HOME IN BURLINGTON ON SEPTEMBER 16, 2016 AFTER 4 SHORT WEEKS OF ILLNESS. HE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY OUR WONDERFUL MOTHER OF 66 YEARS VERA V TINGEN. HE WAS BORN TO JAMES OSCAR AND LILLIAN DAVIS TINGEN IN LIBERTY NC...

Sep 14, 2016

Beverly resided last at the Presbyterian Home of Hawfields in Mebane, NC at 78 years old, and lived in Alamance county for 62 years. She met her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ face to face on September 14, 2016. She was taken to the Alamance Hospice Home just a few hours before taking her final breath this side of...

Sep 14, 2016

Ms. Lisa Dawn Hamilton, 52, of Graham, passed away on Wednesday September 14, 2016 at her residence on Ross Street in Graham. A native of Alamance County, NC she was the daughter of the late Murray Augusta “Red” and Margie Walker Cheek. She was a loving mother, sister and friend to many. She enjoyed spending her time with her...

Sep 14, 2016

Mr. James Baxter “Jamie” Whisnant Jr., 47, of Chapel Hill NC, passed away on Wednesday September 14, 2016 at his residence. He is the son of James Baxter Sr. and Kathy McAdams Whisnant, who survive. Jamie was an extraordinary person and the old saying “Don’t judge a book by its cover” applied to Jamie in his everyday life. He...

Sep 13, 2016

Mr. Calvin Eugene “Butch” Easter, 69, passed away on September 13, 2016 at the VA Hospital in Durham. He was born on August 31, 1947 in Welch, WV to Eugene Easter and Helen Toth. He was a veteran of the US Army and proudly served his country in Vietnam. He was employed at C.T. Nassau Tape and Ticking in...

Sep 12, 2016

The Reverend Louis Edwin Bauer Jr., 75, passed away at the Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Alamance-Caswell, on Sept. 12, 2016 following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his father, Louis Edwin Bauer Sr. and mother, Esther Brown Bauer. He is survived by his wife of 48 years Susan Bauer; son Jason (Beth); daughter Megan...

Sep 10, 2016

Mrs. Wyona Dorothea Lambeth Johnson, 86, of 2805 Hayes Drive, Hillsborough, NC, was received by her Lord and Savior on October 10, 2016. Born in Guilford County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Robert Walter Lambeth and the late Nina Perkins Peterson. She was preceded in death by her husband Dwight Wellons Johnson Jr (DW). DW was...

Sep 9, 2016

Mrs. Janice Oakley Wright, 75, of Mebane, NC passed away on Friday September 9, 2016 in Shelby, NC. She was the daughter of the late Clarence C. and Alma Hicks Oakley. Member of Lebanon United Methodist Church. She retired after many years of service from Mebane First Savings and Loan. She is survived by her son, William D. Wright...

Sep 7, 2016

Beverly Mae Coble Hatch, 73, of New Bern and formerly of Mebane, died September 7, 2016 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC. She was born in Orange County on February 18, 1943, the daughter of Charles Thomas and Frances Younts Coble. Mrs. Hatch was a homemaker, and the widow of Talmadge Lee Hatch. She is survived by daughters...

Sep 5, 2016

Christopher “Chris” S. Askey, 23, of Mebane NC and formerly of Curwensville, died Monday, September 5, 2016 as a result of injuries sustained in a hit and run accident. He was born May 12, 1993 in Clearfield, PA, the son of Scott K. Jr.and Kelly L. (Hubler) Askey. He attended Curwensville Area schools and graduated from Curwensville Area High...

Sep 5, 2016

Charlie Thompson, 94, passed away on September 5, 2016 at UNC Hospitals Chapel Hill. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday September 7, 2016 at 2:00pm at Clover Garden United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 1-2 prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

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Sep 4, 2016

Virginia Edwards, 93, passed away on September 4, 2016 at Springwood Assisted Living in Burlington. She was the daughter of the late Swannie Wood and William “Whitt” Wilson. She was also a founding member of Pilgrim Holiness Church. Survivors include sons; Cecil Edwards (Irene) of Gibsonville, Clarence Edwards (Maxine) of Hillsborough, daughters; Linda Ford (Rick) of Mebane, Ruth Blalock...

Sep 4, 2016

Mrs. Bessie Lillian Perkins Durrett Turner, 78, of Durham, formerly of Harden Street in Burlington, NC, passed away on Sunday September 4, 2016 at her residence in Durham. A native of Louisville, KY, she was the daughter of the late Orville Oliver and Mimmie Bell Perkins. She was known for being one of the kindest, loving, selfless, happy, funny,...

Sep 2, 2016

John Auman Alvis Sr., 94, died on September 2, 2016 after three months of failing health. He was a well know machinist, mechanic and was superintendent of Cone Mills Granite Plant. He was a lifetime resident of Haw River, where he operated his shop since 1945. He was active in the activities of The Town of Haw River and...

Aug 30, 2016

Donna Janell Goldston, 59, of Burlington, NC passed away on Tuesday August 30, 2016 at the Alamance Health Care Center in Burlington. A native of Alamance County, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Clinton and Jean Watkins Maness. Her joy and love were her family especially when it came to her granddaughter, nephews and nieces. Survivors include...

Aug 29, 2016

Chapel Hill – Joni Gilgor of Chapel Hill, Daughter of the late Minnie and Louis L. Gilgor, departed this life on August 29, 2016 at The Hospice Home of Alamance-Caswell in Burlington, NC. She was born in Philadelphia, PA where she lived until she moved to Chapel Hill in 1979. Joni is survived by a brother, Robert S. Gilgor...

Aug 29, 2016

Mr. Donnie Hugh Combs, 79, of Graham, NC passed away on Monday August 29, 2016 at the Five oaks manor in Concord, NC. A native of Orange County, NC he was the son of the late Doc and Rose Hamlett Combs. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to many. He worked with Burlington Industries for...

Aug 25, 2016

Mr. Thomas Irving (Jake) Teague Sr. 93, of Snow Camp, passed away Thursday, August 25. Jake was born March 31, 1923, in Chatham County, NC, to the late Roma and Everett Teague. He married the late Dorothy (Dot) Teague in Graham on October 9, 1946. At the time of her death they had been married 66 years. In addition...

Aug 25, 2016

Mrs. Tammy Greeson Wilkinson, 49, of Liberty, NC passed away on Thursday August 25, 2016 at the Alamance Regional Medical Center. A native of Guilford County, NC she is the daughter of Larry Greeson who survives and the late Janet May Haynes. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many. She enjoyed spending time with...

Aug 25, 2016

Elon Steve Harris Walker, 66 of Elon died at his residence. A native of Rockingham County, he was employed as a courier for Lab Corp and was a US Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Taylor and Mary Viola Thomas Walker; brother, Billy Walker and sister, Linda Walker. He is survived by his children,...