Obituaries

Jul 31, 2024

Rev. James William Christopher (67) of Mebane, NC was called home to be with the Lord on July 31, 2024 after years of failing health. He was born February 25, 1957 to the late Rev.  James Lee Christopher and Rosa Byrd Christopher. Rev. James W. Christopher worked many different jobs over the years including Cones Mills in Haw River,...

Jul 30, 2024

Mr. Roger Lee Williams 46, of Greensboro, NC passed away on July 30, 2024, at Wesley Long Hospital. A native of Alamance Co. NC, he is the son of Eugene Williams and Rita Rogers Williams, who survive. Roger had a green thumb and loved to nurse and raise flowers. He was an extraordinary piano player with the gift of...

Jul 30, 2024

Mr. Todd Michael Ritchie 59, of Burlington, NC passed away on July 30, 2024, at his residence. A native of Alamance Co. NC, he was the son of the late William “Bill” Ritchie and Pamela “Pam” Cousineau Ritchie. Todd’s love and passion was for music, especially when it came to the guitar and playing with his buddies. When he...

Jul 27, 2024

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Roger Dale Stutts 77, of Burlington, NC has stepped from time into eternity on July 27, 2024, at Grand Strand Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, SC. Roger graduated from Western High School in 1965, Vietnam Veteran serving 1966-1968 with the 6th/77th Artillery. He retired as a...

Jul 26, 2024

Michael Ray Elmore, 56, of Chestnut Ridge Church Road, Efland; passed Friday, July 26th, 2024. Michael was born to Henry “Gordan” and Lois Walker (whom he adored), both of whom preceded him in death. Michael was a wonderful Brother, Uncle, and Great Uncle and committed friend to Paul and Gaines. Michael was a loving brother to sister Gloria (Fuzzy)...

Jul 26, 2024

Phyllis “Michele” Wrightsell, 61 YOA, from Burlington NC passed away  peacefully on July 26,2024 after a short battle with cancer.  She trusted completely in the assurances of God’s promises in John 3:16 and John 14:1-3.

Michele was an exceptional employee of UNC Chapel Hill Medical Center. After Michele retired she continued to  serve others and and was...

Jul 23, 2024

Mary Wright, 86, of Burlington, passed away on July 23, 2024 at the AuthoraCare Hospice Home in Burlington.  She was the daughter of the late George "Burton" and Leoni McKinney.  Mary loved to write.  Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Charlene Wright, Marisa Carroll; son, Jonathan Wright; grandchildren, Elizabeth Wyatt, Hannah Ewton, Samuel Carroll, Daniel Wyatt;...

Jul 22, 2024

Billy Long, 93, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024, at Mebane Ridge Assisted Living. He was the son of the late Ernest and Hallie Oakley Long. Billy served in the US Army and later drove a truck for JW Long Sand and Stone. Billy never met a stranger and loved to tell jokes and old stories. Left to...

Jul 21, 2024

Betty Jo Wilson Hill, 72, of Mebane, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 21, 2024 at AuthoraCare Hospice Home in Burlington. Betty was born in Hillsborough, November 10, 1951 and attended Orange High School.  Betty loved to make crafts, play games, but most of all she loved anything Christmas.  Betty’s favorite TV channel was Hallmark.  She loved watching Christmas...

Jul 21, 2024

Mrs. Odell Briggs Mooney, 96, of Haw River, NC, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2024, at the Hospice Care Center in Wilmington, NC. Odell was born on March 2, 1928, in Roxboro, North Carolina, the daughter of the late Zack and Nannie Solomon Briggs. She dedicated over 40 years of her life to the textile industry. From a young...

Jul 20, 2024

Joan Faircloth, 81, of Burlington, passed away on July 20, 2024.  She was the daughter of the late Clarence Mayton and Margie Cates. She loved going to the beach, shopping and going out to eat.  Those left cherish her memory are her son, Ivey Faircloth; daughter, Annette Torres; sisters, Frances Walters, Edna Kimble; brothers, Carl Mayton, Robert Mayton; five...

Jul 20, 2024

Larry Lee Cooper, 84, of Graham passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. Larry was born in Alamance County to Ambus Ralph Cooper and Flora Alise Cooper Durham, both deceased. He was a retired chicken farmer. He was a member of the former Saxapahaw Evangelical Methodist Church. Larry is survived by his sisters, Gladys Rebecca...

Jul 19, 2024

Angelo Juhon Morrow, a cherished friend, family member, and dedicated construction worker for over 20 years, passed away on July 19, 2024. Born on February 1, 1961, Angelo was known for his friendly demeanor and the warmth he brought into every room he entered. His presence was a source of joy and comfort to those around him. Angelo graduated from...

Jul 18, 2024

Mary Lou Spurlock Smith, 82, of Burlington passed away Thursday, July 18, 2024 at Liberty Commons in Burlington. Mary was born in West Virginia to Johnny Spurlock and Hattie Virginia Spurlock both deceased. Mary was retired from Wal-Mart. Mary is survived by her son, Frederick John Smith. Daughter, Dana Marie Hammond. Several step children.  Two grandchildren. In addition to...

Jul 16, 2024

Baby Girl Briar Mae Halacheff came to the arms of Jesus on July 16, 2024, at Duke University Medical Center in Durham. An Angel in the Book of Life, wrote down our Baby’s Birth, then whispered as she closed the Book…..”Too Beautiful for Earth” Survivors include her loving parents, Kody Michael Halacheff and Tabitha Brubaker Halacheff; her big brother,...

Jul 16, 2024

Everett “Cory” Becknell, age 51, passed away in the early hours of July 16th after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was in the comfort of his home with his family beside him. Cory was born on February 6th, 1973 in Frankfurt, Germany. He was the only son of Everett and Marinis Becknell. Cory grew up in Lexington...

Jul 15, 2024

Mrs. Mary Garner Pendergraph 96, of Haw River, NC passed away on July 15, 2024 at her residence. A native of Alamance Co. NC, she was the daughter of the late William Garland Garner and Martha May Garner. In her younger years, she and her husband Carl would go hunting and fishing together as they both loved the outdoors....

Jul 13, 2024

Walker James Sullivan, 1, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2024 in the arms of his mama and daddy. Walker was the sweetest and brightest light in his little world. There aren't many moments when he didn't have a two-toothy grin on his precious face. He loved his big brother and sister, and his cousins too. From playing peek-a-boo to...

Jul 11, 2024

Dennis Allen Cummings, 61, of Burlington passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024 at AuthoraCare Hospice Home of Burlington surrounded by his children. Dennis was born in Illinois to Eluid Alton Cummings and Nettie Jean Austin Cummings, both deceased. He was the husband of Angela Diane Cummings also deceased.

Dennis was the owner and operator of Cummings Well...

Jul 10, 2024

Elaine Pulliam Chappell, 66, of Yanceyville, passed away on July 10, 2024 at Moses Cone Hospital.  She was the daughter of Thomas Lee Pulliam who survives, and the late Jane Moore Pulliam. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.  Other than her father she is survived by her husband, Dale Chappell; daughter, Julie Brown (Andy); son, Joseph...