Obituaries

Feb 13, 2025

Betty Sue Norris, 87, went home to heaven on February 13, 2025. A native of Alamance County, she was married to the love of her life, the late Donald Lee Norris. She was the daughter of the late Fannie Hinshaw Shook and the late Harry Shook Sr. Sue’s family was her greatest joy. Just ask anyone who had ever...

Feb 12, 2025

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Mrs. Sandra Bass Owens, age 80, departed this life and went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. She died peacefully while at her home. She will be missed by so many family and friends and remembered for her loving...

Feb 12, 2025

Max Leo LuQuire, of Biscoe, NC passed away on February 12, 2025 after a long illness.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Biscoe First Baptist Church, 225 E. Main St., Biscoe, NC with the Rev. Larry Wilson officiating.

The eldest son of Leo and Helen LuQuire was...

Feb 11, 2025

Charlie Anderson Wyatt, 90, of Burlington passed away on Tuesday, February 11,2025 at Cone Health Alamance Regional Hospital.

A lifelong resident of Alamance County, he was born June 16, 1934 to Walter Lemuel Wyatt and Myra Anderson Wyatt.

He is also survived by his loving wife and constant companion of 65 years,  Donna Jeffreys Wyatt,...

Feb 11, 2025

In loving memory of John Charles “Dick” Vicks

John Charles Vicks, known to family and friends as “Dick Vicks”, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s house in Suffolk, Virginia, on February 11, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on May 28, 1938, he was the son of the late Edith Riggins Duffey and Huel Vicks.

Feb 10, 2025

Blanche passed peaceably early Monday February 10, 2025.  Born in Alamance County August 30,1931. She was the wife of the late James Lipscomb. She is survived by one sister, Mary Lee Smith, sons  Ricky Leonard , Donnie Leonard, Gary Byrd, and Mickey Byrd (Kathy) , grandchildren Nichole (Todd)Welch and Jason Leonard. Preceded in death by her parents Walter Ector...

Feb 10, 2025

Kenneth Earl Payne, 70 of Burlington passed away on Monday, February 10, 2025. He was a native of Smith County, VA,  employed as a driver for Estes Express Lines and a member of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church. He loved spending time with his grandchildren and church  family. He is the son of the late Levi & Virginia Creggar Payne....

Feb 10, 2025

Hilda Walls King, 83, of Swepsonville, NC passed away on February 10, 2025, at her residence. A native of Alamance Co. NC, she was the daughter of the late Robert “Rabbit” Walls and Louise Jordan Walls. Hilda retired from the textile industry as a Knitter for many years. She loved to talk and socialize with her family and friends...

Feb 8, 2025

Mary Ella Scott, passed away on February 8, 2025, at the age of 68. Born on February 18, 1956, to the late Governor Robert "Bob" Scott and Jessie Rae Osborne Scott, Mary's life was one of vibrant engagement, marked by her love for family, her passion for poetry, and her innate ability to connect with everyone she met.

Feb 8, 2025

Steven Howard Payne, 68, of Burlington passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025 at his residence surrounded by his family and friends. Steven was born in Alamance County. He was retired from UNC Maintenance and was a member of Belmont Methodist Church. He was also a member of the “Sons of the Confederate Veterans, “SVC”.

Steven is survived...

Feb 6, 2025

Howard Douglas Barnes, 79, passed away on Wednesday February 6, 2025 at the Hospice Home in Burlington.  He was the son of the late Charlie and Sallie Barnes.  A graveside service will be held at 11am on Monday February 10, 2025 at Gibsonville Cemetery.

Feb 6, 2025

Heather Ann Utley, 50 of Mebane passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025 at her residence. She was born in Denver, Colorado . Heather was a Relations Banker with Truist Bank in Hillsborough, NC. Heather is survived by her daughter, Sarah Lucille Utley and a son Preston Lyle Utley.  Husband Scott Thomas Utley, II. Father, Richard Bradstreet Wellington. Niece, Morgan...

Feb 5, 2025

Cynthia Aldridge Andrews, 78, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 5, 2025, after a few years of declining health.  A native of Alamance County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late L.B. Aldridge Jr. and Katherine “Kat” Aldridge.  Cindy was also preceded in death by her brother, L.B. “Benny” Aldridge III and...

Feb 4, 2025

Nancy Jane Keck Wilkinson, 90, of Mebane, passed away at her home on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

A native of Alamance County, Nancy was the wife of the late Robert Alton “Bob” Wilkinson Jr. and the daughter of Jack Burch Keck and Nannie Graham Keck, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in...

Feb 1, 2025

Mrs. Hilda Michelle Puryear “Misty” Stewart 50, of Mebane, NC passed away on February 1, 2025. A native of Mecklenburg Co. VA,. Misty was a graduate of Bluestone High School Skipwith, Va., and Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC. Misty was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend to all. Time with her family meant the most to her....

Jan 29, 2025

Crystal Dawn Crisp 45, of Burlington, NC passed away on January 29, 2025, at her residence. A native of Orange Co. NC, she is the daughter of Fay Ann Simmons Kirkpatrick and Jesse Junior Howard and wife Gladys who all survive. Crystal had a special love for her family and friends. She was a very family-oriented person, but nothing...

Jan 29, 2025

Kenneth Aubrey Simmons, a cherished husband, father, brother, and grandfather, passed away on January 29, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on June 17, 1952, Kenneth's life was characterized by his deep love for his family, his passion for muscle cars, and his dedication to his community in Caswell County.

Kenneth is survived by his loving...

Jan 28, 2025

Miss Tracy Renee Albright 54, of Graham passed away on January 28, 2025 at her residence. A service for Tracy will b held at a later date. McClure Funeral Service in Graham is assisting the family.

Jan 28, 2025

Lee Grant Crawford, 81 of Swepsonville went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. He was a native of Alamance County and spent the majority of his working years in the textile industry, where he began as a service boy and worked his way up to department head.

He was a devoted husband,...

Jan 25, 2025

John Paul Black

July 3, 1943-January 25, 2025

John Paul Black, 81, of Graham, NC passed away on Jan 25, 2025.

He was born in Graham, NC in 1943 to Paul Ritchie Black and Thames Apple Black. John  grew up in Burlington, NC and graduated from Walter Williams High School in 1961.  He...