Obituaries

May 6, 2024

Linda Barts Price 76, of Graham, NC passed away on May 6, 2024 after years of battling COPD. At stage four her body could no longer fight the hard battle. She went the way she lived on her own terms. Mom gave her family time to say goodbye and we are forever blessed with her loving gift.

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May 3, 2024

Robert Beam Wade, 89, of Mebane, passed away on Friday May 3, 2024 at UNC Hospital Hillsborough Campus.  He was the son of the late Robert and Mary Wade.  During his working years he owned and operated Wade’s U-Haul and Service Center.  Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Dorothy Wade; sons, Dale Wade (Mary), Roger...

May 3, 2024

Mildred Millie Beal Stinson 83 went to heaven on Friday, May 3, 2024 at Mebane Ridge assisted-living. She was the daughter of the late Don and Cora Beal. Millie loved traveling and going on adventures with her late husband Ronnie when they were able.  She also loved spending time with her family, and visits with her granddog Biscuit. She...

May 2, 2024

Linda Jean Farrar Roach, 79, of Haw River, passed away on Thursday May 2, 2024 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.  She was the daughter of the late John and Sally  Farrar.  Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, George Roach; daughter, Tina Southern (Thomas); grandchildren, Jordan Southern (Sarah), Kyle Southern, Alyssa Fordham (Connor); great grandchild, Titus...

Apr 27, 2024

June Lindley Walker 86, of Graham, NC passed away on April 27, 2024 at the Hospice home in Burlington. A native of Alamance Co. NC, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Jenny May Johnson Lindley. June was an Artist and had done over 100 paintings for her family and friends and each family member has one...

Apr 26, 2024

Mrs. Shirley Parker Watkins 87, of Burlington, NC passed away on April 26, 2024 at the Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington. A Native of Alamance Co. NC, she was the daughter of the late Carl V. “Dove” and Margie Day Parker and the wife of the late Renaldo Watkins. She was a member of Beacon Baptist Church where...

Apr 26, 2024

Irene Higginbotham Bradshaw was born on November 8, 1939, in Crummies Creek, WV and entered the arms of her Savior on April 26, 2024, in Mebane, NC.  She lived her life well and loved God and her family fiercely.  She is survived by her 4 children: Rebecca (Mike) from Newport News, VA, Stephen (Norma) from Telford, PA, Sarah (Terry)...

Apr 25, 2024

Ashton Joseph Vieau, 20 of Mebane, left this world on April 25, 2024 as a result of a tragic motorcycle accident. He was born November 7, 2003 in El Paso, Texas, the son of Todd and Jennifer (Turner) Vieau.  After moving here from Summerville, South Carolina, he attended Eastern Alamance High School and graduated in 2022. He worked at...

Apr 24, 2024

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Paula M Smeltz (Wertz) of Burlington, NC passed away in her sleep Tuesday April 23, 2024.

Paula was born April 8, 1958 in Jacksonville FL to Jack and Corrie Wertz. She graduated from J.P. McCasky High School in Lancaster PA where she grew up. Paula...

Apr 23, 2024

Nancy Carolyn Bradley Womble, 74, of Mebane, passed away on April 23, 2024, at her home.  Nancy was born on December 28, 1949 to the late Thomas H. (Buck) Bradley and Louise W. Bradley.  She attended Eastern Alamance High School (Class of 1968) and graduated from Pfeiffer College in 1971 with a degree in Elementary Education.  After graduation, Nancy...

Apr 22, 2024

Howard "Ike" Clifton Isley, 80, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at ARMC.  He was the son of the late Clarence and Juanita Isley.  Howard was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt and fish. Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Sherri Moorman; granddaughters, Ashley, and Natalie Moorman; brothers, Roy Isley (Nanci) and Dean Isley;...

Apr 15, 2024

Ana Merle Culberson Brooks, 85, passed away on April 15, 2024 at home.  She was the daughter of the late Allen Jay and Flora Belle Culberson.  Ana was active in her church, Rock Creek Methodist singing in the choir.  She was a Polio survivor and was known to be very creative.  She enjoyed sewing and helping her husband run...

Apr 14, 2024

Mr. Raymond William Eley Sr. 95, of Mebane, NC, formerly of Portsmouth, VA passed away on April 14, 2024 at Compass Healthcare and Rehab (Hawfields). Raymond was the husband to the late Betty McGahee Eley. Raymond was a 32nd degree freemason being a member of Churchland Masonic Lodge #276 AF&AM located in Virginia. He and his late wife Betty...

Apr 13, 2024

Mr. Richard Forrest Ray Jr. 63, of Henderson, formerly of Haw River, NC passed away at his residence on April 13, 2024. A native of Alamance Co. NC, he was the son of the late Richard F. Ray Sr. and Anne Whitfield Ray. Richard was a 1979 graduate of Eastern Alamance High School where he was an outstanding football...

Apr 12, 2024

Norma Wyleene was born in Moore county on December 16, 1939 to the late Rev Raymond and Ruth Webb. In high school she met a young man, Larry Edward Edwards from the Village Of Alamance who walked to Bellemont every morning to ride with her on the school bus to EM Holt. They were married and lived in Burlington...

Apr 8, 2024

Jennifer Mae Jones Cecil, 77, of Mebane, NC, passed away peacefully at home and surrounded by family on April 8, 2024, after years of declining health.

She was born August 17, 1946 to the late Vernon D and Nellie Lancaster Jones. She is survived by her children Lorinda Cecil, Billy and his wife Jill Cecil, and Sherry...

Apr 7, 2024

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Debra Oakley, 73, passed away on Sunday April 7, 2024 surrounded by her family.  She was the daughter of the late Bethel “Bill” and Jacqueline Oakley. Debra’s daughters and family have always described her as having one of the biggest hearts (figuratively and more recently,  literally). She loved big...

Apr 6, 2024

GRAHAM, NC—Amos L. Fisher died peacefully on April 6, 2024. The son of Sallie and Arthur Fisher, Amos was born and raised in Franklin County, Virginia, and graduated from Virginia Tech in 1957. He served as an Army officer (1957-60) before continuing his engineering career as a civilian contractor with Western Electric/AT&T until 1989. Amos was married to the...

Apr 6, 2024

Louise Smith, 89, passed away on Saturday April 6, 2024,  at home surrounded by her family.  She was the daughter of the late Carlis and Etner Tucker.  Louise was a faithful member of Carolina Christian Church.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Dennis Smith and David Smith (Beth); grandchildren, Brian Coker (Jodie), Christopher Coker...

Apr 5, 2024

Billy “Bill” Robert Cecil, 81, of Efland, passed away peacefully on April 5th, 2024 after a short battle with leukemia. He was born July 18th, 1942 to the late Clay Franklin and Joy Belle Cecil.

He leaves behind his wife Florence W. Cecil. He is survived by his children Lorinda Cecil, Billy (Jill) Cecil, Sherry Cecil, Robert...