Obituaries

Jul 9, 2024

Doug Mitchell, 76, of Mebane, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2024, surrounded by his wife and children. Born on February 29, 1948 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Ruth and Leighton Mitchell, Doug was a leap-year baby who brought joy and laughter to everyone he met. He graduated from Walnut Hills High School in 1966, and he went on...

Jul 8, 2024

Lloyd Clay “Cricket” Duffey peacefully passed away in his sleep on July 8th, 2024. Born and raised in Haw River, he was the beloved son of Billie and Carol Duffey, who have both passed on. Cricket was a devoted husband to Deborah “Debbie” Gilliam Duffey and a loving father to three daughters: Donna Coleman, Tracy Dollarhite, and Hope Parker....

Jul 5, 2024

David John Izzo passed away on July 5, 2024 in Chapel Hill, NC. Born in Corona, Queens on March 26, 1950, David became a teacher, professor, mentor, and writer. He published many books, poems, essays, and plays. He was educated at CUNY York, CUNY Queens, and Temple University where he earned his PhD. Aside from his writing, his love...

Jun 29, 2024

Carol Jean Wilkerson Tate, 86, passed away on Saturday morning June 24, 2024.

Jean was born in Hillsborough, NC to Claiborn and Eunice (Wilson) Wilkerson, and was the third of six children. Their sibling shenanigans were lifelong, as the bond that they formed working their family farm was strong. At Hillsborough High School, Jean was involved in...

Jun 28, 2024

Nadine Virginia GOAD West died peacefully at her daughter’s home in Durham, NC, Cindy West Rigsbee, surrounded by her family on June 28th at the age of 91. She fought a courageous battle with cancer but always kept a smile on her face. Nadine West was born in Ontario, Canada and resided in Virginia and North Carolina her entire...

Jun 26, 2024

John Nereus Kimrey, 19, of Burlington, NC, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. John was a fun-loving young man who was an avid outdoorsman. He was a great hunter and an excellent marksman. He also loved fishing. He loved motorcycles, trucks and playing in the mud. Before his seventh birthday he...

Jun 25, 2024

Deacon Levert Junior White affectionately known to most people as “John or Paw Paw” was born in Alamance County, North Carolina to his loving parents, Mr. Rezzie White and Mrs. Sibbie Burnett White on February 17, 1935. He peacefully slipped away from time into eternal rest on June 25, 2024 at UNC Hospital, Hillsborough, NC.  Deacon John was an...

Jun 22, 2024

Mrs. Peggy Sue Fields Clark, 56, of Mebane, NC passed away on June 22, 2024, at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC. A native of Onondaga Co. NY, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Fields Sr. and Donna Dye Fields. Peggy was an extraordinary woman with a beautiful soul who loved everyone, especially her family. Peggy...

Jun 21, 2024

William “Bill” Henry Westbrooks, 57, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024, at Alamance Regional Medical Center.  Bill will be remembered as a simple man. He loved his family, cars; his favorite of them all being the mustang, and music, especially hard rock.

Bill is survived by his parents, John and Nettie Westbrooks; his daughter, Ashley Nicole...

Jun 13, 2024

Peggy Flynn, 65, of Efland, passed away on June 13, 2024 peacefully at home surrounded by her family.  She was the daughter of the late Clifton and Ruby Haley.  Peggy was devoted to her family, she loved spending time with her grandchildren.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many.  She is survived by her...

Jun 12, 2024

On Wednesday, June 12, 2024, Allen Miller Bell passed away at the age of 73, with family by his side. Allen was born on December 19, 1950, in Morehead City, NC, raised on the Southeast Coast of Virginia, and later settled in Orange County, NC, in 1980, owning his own business as a landscaper.

He was the...

Jun 9, 2024

Preston Junior Garrett Sr., 81, passed away on Sunday June 9, 2024 at home surrounded by his family.  He was the son of the late Lester and Lucille Garrett.  Preston was a member of First Baptist Church in Mebane and also the Greensboro Sheet Metal Workers Union.  He is survived by his wife, Betty Jo Garrett; sons, Preston “P.J.”...

Jun 7, 2024

Carol Wicker Strickland 76, of Greensboro went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 7, 2024. Carol was born in Alamance County to Roy and Mary Greene Wicker both deceased.

She retired after 20+ years with LabCorp Quality Control in Burlington, NC. Carol was a people person and never met a stranger. She enjoyed painting...

Jun 7, 2024

Jennifer (Jenny) Heather Helms, 50, passed away on June 7, 2024, at Moses Cone Hospital.

Jenny was born in Lauderhill, Florida on April 1, 1974.  She grew up in Lauderhill and Miami, Florida; Danville and Louisville, Kentucky; and Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.  She was the oldest of four children and spent her childhood spreading her spirit and boundless energy...

Jun 7, 2024

Mr. William “Bill” Henry McBride 93, of Haw River, NC passed away on June 7, 2024, at Compass Healthcare and Rehab in the Hawfields Community. A native of Alamance Co. NC, he was the son of the late Burley Howard McBride and Lillian Maude Jones McBride and was the husband to his love, the late Judy Alcon McBride. Bill...

Jun 4, 2024

Carolyn Pore Jones died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on June 4th at the age of 61. She fought a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer but always kept a smile on her face. Carolyn was born in Alamance county and resided in Mebane, NC her entire life. She worked for ITG Brands formerly known as Lorillard Tobacco. ...

Jun 2, 2024

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Dr. Anna Morrow Bass passed from this life on Sunday June 2, 2024 at the Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington, NC. She was surrounded with family and friends. Anna was born on May 25, 1933 and celebrated her 91st birthday on May 25, 2024. She...

Jun 2, 2024

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Kina Evelyn Watkins Blackwell, 89, of Burlington, NC departed this world peacefully on June 2nd, 2024 at the Hospice Home of Burlington.  She was a native of Columbus Co., N.C., born to the late John and Mattie Watkins.  She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother,...

Jun 2, 2024

Nancy Braxton Lee, 82, of Mebane, NC passed away on June 2, 2024 at her residence. A native of Alamance Co. NC, she was the daughter of the late E.A. Braxton Jr. and Rae Boney Braxton and was the wife of 65 to her high school sweetheart, Larry Marvin Lee. Nancy practiced Psychology in New Mexico for 42 years...

Jun 2, 2024

Ruth Apple Allen, 88, of Burlington, passed away on Sunday June 2, 2024 at ARMC.   She was the daughter of the late Hester and Cordie Apple. She was a member of Maranatha Baptist Church and loved her church family.  Survivors include her son, Tim Allen of Graham; daughter, Pam Allen Abner of Burlington; grandchildren, Amy Miles, Jamie Hernandez, Ray...