Obituaries

Alma  Cobb Wood

Alma Cobb Wood

Sep 26, 2014

Ms. Alma Corum Cobb Wood, 84, of The Oaks in Burlington, passed away on Friday September 26, 2014 at the Hospice Home of Alamance/Caswell. Ms. Wood was born in Rockingham County, NC to the late Bill and Fannie Courn. She worked at Dan River Mills for 18 years and retired from Burlington Industries where she worked for 20 years....

Mary  White Thomas

Mary White Thomas

Sep 23, 2014

On September 23, 2014 Jesus gently took the hand of Mary White Thomas and guided her through the gates of Heaven where she was reunited with “her Edward” and all her loved ones that have been waiting for her. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. Left to cherish her memories and deep abiding love are her five...

Reginald Cooper

Reginald Cooper

Sep 23, 2014

BURLINGTON - Mr. Reginald Cooper, 52, of 301 Homewood Drive, died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014, at his residence.Arrangements are incomplete with McClure Funeral and Cremation Service of Graham. -

Susan  Hooks Aycock

Susan Hooks Aycock

Sep 22, 2014

Susan Hooks Aycock died peacefully in her sleep on September 22, 2014 in Hendersonville, N.C. She was born on March 15, 1930 in Fremont NC and was a longtime resident of Mebane N.C. She was the beloved wife of the late Dr. William G. Aycock. She attended Fremont High School (Class of 1948) and graduated from Woman’s College (now UNC-Greensboro)...

Jerry Bibee

Jerry Bibee

Sep 20, 2014

BURLINGTON - Mr. Jerry Bibee of 1255 St. Regis Drive, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014, at his homeArrangements are incomplete with McClure Funeral and Cremation Service of Graham. -

George  Mcadams Chockley

George Mcadams Chockley

Sep 17, 2014

MEBANE - George McAdams Chockley, 63, of Mebane passed away Wednesday, September 17, 2014 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. George was born in Bethesda, Md. He farmed all of his life. He had two associate degrees, one from NCSU in Animal Husbandry and one from Piedmont Community College with a degree as a certified Gunsmith. George owned and...

Conrad  Gattis Sumner

Conrad Gattis Sumner

Sep 17, 2014

BURLINGTON - Conrad Gattis "Red" Sumner, 75, died Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2014, at Alamance Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Alamance County, retired from Page's Laundry and a lifelong member of Staley Memorial Baptist Church where he was an usher, a member of the Bennie Smith Sunday School Class and a member of the visitation team. He...

Janice  Baldwin Felts

Janice Baldwin Felts

Sep 15, 2014

There will be no formal services to be held.

Kathy  Marlow Johnson

Kathy Marlow Johnson

Sep 14, 2014

Mrs. Kathy Marlow Johnson, 58, of Haw River, NC, passed away on September 14, 2014 at the Hospice Home in Burlington. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 on Thursday September 18, 2014 at the Lamb’s Chapel officiated by the Rev. Brian Biggers. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the...

Bryan  Emerson Bowen

Bryan Emerson Bowen

Sep 14, 2014

Mr. Bryan Emerson Bowen, 40, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday September 14th, 2014. Bryan was an avid motorcyclist and loved music. His moral character and humility were second to none. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his wife, Suzi Bowen; two sons- Kris Bowen &...

Johnny  Dwayne Lankford

Johnny Dwayne Lankford

Sep 14, 2014

Burlington Johnny Dwaine Lankford, 49, of 906 North Main Street, Burlington died Sunday September 14, 2014. He was a native of Alamance County and was formerly employed as a lumber grader with Sizemore Lumber Company. He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Lewis Vincent and brother, Larry McAdams. He is survived by his daughter’ Khristen Lankford of...

Restie  Jones Rogers

Restie Jones Rogers

Sep 13, 2014

Mrs. Restie Jones Rogers, 79, of 4546 South NC HWY 87, Graham, NC, passed away at 8:38 PM on Saturday September 13, 2014 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Alfred Jones and Velena Zachary Jones Sharpe. Restie was a loving and caring wife, mother, and grandmother (Nana). Her love and devotion to her...

Lisa  Ann Saul

Lisa Ann Saul

Sep 12, 2014

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday September 19, 2014 at Pleasant View Assembly of God. There will be no formal visitation.

Mary "Nadine" Rollins Wilson

Mary "Nadine" Rollins Wilson

Sep 12, 2014

Mrs. Mary Nadine Rollins Wilson, 74, of 4222 Old Hillsborough Road, Mebane, NC, passed away at 2:15 PM on Friday September 12, 2014 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late James Carson and Ala Mae Hopper Rollins. She was retired from Farm Services Agency (USDA) and worked as a bookkeeper in the dairy business for numerous...

Phoebe  Thompson Bradshaw

Phoebe Thompson Bradshaw

Sep 11, 2014

Efland Phoebe Thompson Bradshaw, 91, formerly of Efland, died Thursday, September 11 at Alamance Health Care Center. She was a native of Guilford County, a homemaker and a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Hill Bradshaw and her parents, Robert A. & Rosa Brown Thompson She is survived by her...

Arthur "Butch" Pleasant Knight

Arthur "Butch" Pleasant Knight

Sep 9, 2014

Mr. Arthur “Butch” Pleasant Knight,75, passed away at his residence Tuesday September 9th, surrounded by his loving family. Butch was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend to all. He was dedicated to his family and his work. He served at Long Beverage Company as sales manager for 43 years. It was said Long Beverage Company would not...

Linda  Webster Crater

Linda Webster Crater

Sep 8, 2014

BURLINGTON - Linda Webster Crater, 61, of 2729 Maple Ave., passed away at Alamance Regional Medical Center on Monday, Sept. 8, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Lonnie Ashburn Webster Jr. and Mary Young Snow. She is survived by her husband, Michael Crater; sons, Tommy Porter Jr. (Crystal) of Burlington, Lonnie Porter II (Tammy) of Connellys Springs,...

Elizabeth  Ann Knighten

Elizabeth Ann Knighten

Sep 6, 2014

GRAHAM - Elizabeth Anne Durham Knighten, 75, of 1648 Petty Road, Graham died Saturday, September 6, 2014 at her residence. She was a native of Alamance County, a homemaker and a member of Cornerstone Community Church. She was the daughter of the late, Johnny Lee and Ada Lee Florence Durham. She is survived by her husband, James Thomas Knighten...

Bailey  Elizabeth Smith

Bailey Elizabeth Smith

Sep 6, 2014

Infant Bailey Elizabeth Smith, daughter to Daniel Eric Smith and Tiffany Hackney Smith of 4315 Tangle Ridge Trail, Burlington, NC quietly passed thru the portals of Heaven and into the loving arms of Jesus. Surviving her other than her parents is a brother Caleb Hackney of the home, maternal grandparents Tracy Watkins and David Tapp both of Durham, maternal...

Dezree  Thompson Paylor

Dezree Thompson Paylor

Sep 3, 2014

BURLINGTON - Mrs. Dezree Thompson Paylor, 76, of 2157 Carolina Road, died at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014, at the Hospice Home of Burlington after one year of failing health. Born in Guilford County she was the wife of the late Donald Franklin Paylor and daughter to the late A.L. and Lenora Terrell Thompson. She was also preceded...