Obituaries

Dilsey  Martin Jones

Dilsey Martin Jones

Dec 12, 2015

Mrs. Dilsey Martin Jones, 87, of 2915 Corbett Rd. Mebane, NC passed away on Saturday December 12, 2015 at her residence. A native of Alamance County, she was the daughter of the late Collie Exodus and Myrtle Mandy Nash Martin. She was a member of Martins Chapel Baptist Church where she was involved in the Missionary Circle and her...

Sabra  Barbour Wayland

Sabra Barbour Wayland

Dec 11, 2015

Sabra Barbour Wayland, 53, of Elon died at her home on Friday, December 11, 2015. She was born in Whichita Falls, TX, retired from the US Post Office, and of the Baptist faith and a graduate of Southern High School. She was preceded in death by her mother, Carol McAllister Barbour. She is survived by her husband, Michael O’Neal...

Mrs.  Billie  Wall Wynn

Mrs. Billie Wall Wynn

Dec 11, 2015

Mrs. Billie Wall Wynn, 79, of Graham, NC went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 11, 2015 after a long battle with dementia. Survivors include a daughter Betty Williams and husband Fred grandson Brandon all of Raleigh, son Jerry McCray of Raleigh, sister Hilda King of Swepsonville and host of loving nieces and nephews. The family will...

Linda  Ann Martin

Linda Ann Martin

Dec 11, 2015

Ms. Linda Ann Martin, 61, of Snow Camp, NC, passed away on Friday December 11, 2015 at the Hospice Home of Burlington. She was the daughter of the late Howard Lee and Wilma Moorefield Martin. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. She worked for numerous years as a hospice Nurse with the Alamance/Caswell Hospice...

Mrs.  Joan  Smith Southern

Mrs. Joan Smith Southern

Dec 10, 2015

Mrs. Wanda Joan Smith Southern, 69, of 2453 Rogers Court, Graham, NC died 1:42pm Thursday December 10, 2015 at the Cone Health/Alamance Regional Medical Center of Burlington. She was born in Alamance County, was retired from Smithfield Inc., Elon, NC and a member of Hope Baptist Church. Surviving is her husband Jackie Thomas Southern, sons Rodney Wilson and Todd...

Mary  Ellen Herring

Mary Ellen Herring

Dec 10, 2015

Graham Mary Ellen Herring, 80, of Graham died Thursday, December 10 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Chatham County, Retired from Glendale Hosiery Company in Siler City and a member of South Fork Friends Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Lorene Braxton Hadley; husband, Wade Alton Herring; Daughter, Carol Faye...

Garland  Ray Bradshaw

Garland Ray Bradshaw

Dec 9, 2015

Mr. Garland Ray Bradshaw, 75, of 3405 Grant Road, Haw River, NC, passed away on Wednesday December 9, 2015 at the Alamance Regional Medical Center. A native of Alamance County, NC, he was the son of the late Walsey and Mable Goldston Bradshaw. He was a member of Cornerstone Community Church where he loved the Lord and his Church...

James  Wade Wicker

James Wade Wicker

Dec 6, 2015

Mr. James “Jim” W. Wicker, 75, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 6, 2015, at Hospice Home & Palliative Care Alamance-Caswell. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend to all. Jim was a retired journalist with over 40 years of service to Durham Herald Sun, Greensboro News & Record, and Burlington...

Rev. John "Buddy" F. Skenes  Jr.

Rev. John "Buddy" F. Skenes Jr.

Dec 6, 2015

The Lord has opened his arms once again to say “Well done my good and faithful servant.” Uncle Buddy Skenes, 84, of Burlington passed away on December 6, 2015 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. He was retired from the United States Air Force and Lorillard. Since 1973 he was the preacher at Vickers Memorial Baptist Church. Survivors include his...

Joseph  Harold Tucker

Joseph Harold Tucker

Dec 5, 2015

Joseph Harold Tucker June 26, 1948 - December 5, 2015 “Joe” or “Teetle”, a loving father, grandfather and brother passed away on Saturday, December 5, at his home on Lower Hopedale Rd. in Burlington. Joe was a family man who worked hard and always enjoyed life. He loved the outdoors and was most at peace when flying or boating...

Luther  Monroe Hall

Luther Monroe Hall

Dec 2, 2015

Luther Monroe “Luke” Hall, 78, of Mebane passed away Friday, December 4, 2015 at his residence. Luther was born in Alamance County. He was owner and operator of Hall’s Auto Repair and Body Shop in Mebane for 45 years. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Glen Raven. Luther has been a volunteer fireman in Cedar...

Shelia  Oakley Carter

Shelia Oakley Carter

Dec 2, 2015

Mrs. Shelia Oakley Carter, 56, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at her residence in Mebane. Shelia loved to garden and crafting. She adored her grandkids. She was a member of Five Forks Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband: Robert A. “Robbie” Carter; daughter: Danielle Rogers Strouth; sons: Robert Damian Carter...

James  Robert Kimrey

James Robert Kimrey

Dec 1, 2015

GRAHAM - Mr. James Robert Kimrey, 92, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, at Peak Resources in Graham. James was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his daughters, Marsha Payne and husband Ken, Pam Wall and husband Toney,...

Velma  Hines Dodson

Velma Hines Dodson

Nov 29, 2015

BURLINGTON - Velma Jane Hines Dodson, 74, died Sunday, Nov. 29, 2015, at her residence.A native of Danville, Va., she was retired from the textile industry and of the Baptist faith.She was the daughter of the late Alberta Hines.She is survived by her children, Kenny Simpson of Graham, Willie Simpson and wife Wanda of Haw River, Janice Rogers and...

Margaret  S. Gilbert

Margaret S. Gilbert

Nov 28, 2015

Mrs. Margaret S. Gilbert, 92, of Burlington, NC, passed away on Saturday November 28, 2015 at the Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington. A native of Alamance County, she is the daughter of the late Armand Wilmer and Mary Leona Smith Mansfield and her mother she lost as a child, Kate Talbert Mansfield. She was a loving mother, grandmother,...

Kathleen  Marie Higgins

Kathleen Marie Higgins

Nov 27, 2015

Mrs. Kathleen M. Higgins, 87, of 1127 Rogers Rd. Graham, NC passed away on Friday November 27, 2015 at her residence. A native of South Plainfield in Middlesex County, NJ, she was the daughter of the late George E. and Kathleen Gray Stitcher. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many. She retired from Muhlenberg Regional...

Ken  Douglas Berry

Ken Douglas Berry

Nov 26, 2015

MEBANE - Ken Douglas Berry, 60, died Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015, at the Duke Homecare and Hospice Hock Family Pavilion in Durham. He was a native of Orange County and the owner and operator of Premier Staffing in Mebane.He was preceded in death by his parents, Costen Berry and Sarah Olive Berry; and a brother, Hal Berry.He is survived...

Nelmer  Pendergraph Bunn

Nelmer Pendergraph Bunn

Nov 25, 2015

Graham Nelmer Pendergraph Bunn, 86, of Haw River died Wednesday, November 25 at Peak Resources in Graham. She was a native of Alamance County, a homemaker and a member of Haw River United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wilson and Myrtle Mae Tickle Pendergraph; husband, Vernon Bunn, Jr.; sons, Donald Ray, Mitchell Ray and...

Shirley  Lee Williams

Shirley Lee Williams

Nov 23, 2015

GRAHAM - Shirley Lee Hayes Williams, 80, passed away Monday, Nov. 23, 2015, at the Hospice Home. Shirley was a native of Davidson County, NC. She was a member of Cedar Cliff United Methodist Church and a homemaker. She is survived by her sons, John Bennett Williams of Burlington and Kenneth Lee Williams and girlfriend Debra Florence of Graham;...

Glenda  Norris Overby

Glenda Norris Overby

Nov 22, 2015

BURLINGTON - Glenda Norris Overby, 79, went home to be with her Lord, Nov. 22, 2015 after 17 years of failing health.She was born in Alamance County, retired from Kayser Roth and a member of Deep Creek Baptist Church for more than 60 years. She is survived by three daughters, Ellen Reid and husband Michael of Burlington, Linda Ferguson...