Obituaries

John Richard Harlow

John Richard Harlow

Mar 10, 2024

John Richard Harlow, aged 72, passed peacefully on March 10, 2024, at home in Troy, Alabama. He was born on October 8, 1951, in Weldon, North Carolina.

John was preceded in death by his father, Suiter Lindbergh Harlow and son, Jon Christian Harlow.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Rebecca May Harlow;...

Gwendolyn O'Baugh Ray

Gwendolyn O'Baugh Ray

Mar 3, 2024

Ms. Gwendolyn Yvonne O’Baugh Ray, 86, of Graham, North Carolina went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 03, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Cyrus Alexander and Pauline Scott Cox O’Baugh. In her free time, Gwendolyn enjoyed crocheting and spending time with her family, especially her grandbabies.

In addition to her parents,...

Jerry "Buck" Lee Driggers

Jerry "Buck" Lee Driggers

Mar 3, 2024

Buck was born on May 28th, 1965, to Willie Driggers Jr. and Margie Terry Driggers at William Beaumont Army Hospital in El Paso Texas. Buck and Sis (Terry) came into the world together and he would never miss an opportunity to tell someone that he had a twin sister. He was loved and will be greatly missed by her....

David Leon Jones

David Leon Jones

Mar 2, 2024

David Jones, 79, of Mebane passed away on March 2, 2024.  David loved boating and running excavation equipment.  David was a faithful and active member of Eastside Baptist Church.  He was well known for loving people and his Savior.  He retired from Burlington Industries after 37 years.  He graduated from Hillsborough High School.  David is survived by his wife,...

Gail Rhew Reavis

Gail Rhew Reavis

Mar 2, 2024

Mrs. Gail Rhew Reavis 81, of Haw River, NC passed away on March 2, 2024, after 2 months of declining health. A native of Alamance Co. NC, she was the daughter of the late Walter E. Rhew and Edna Way and the wife of 39 years, to the late James Shelton “Mr. Jim” Reavis Sr. She was THE Secretary...

Earlene Holt Terrell

Earlene Holt Terrell

Mar 1, 2024

Earlene Holt Terrell

It is with great sadness that we mourn the death of Doris Earlene Holt Terrell of Burlington, NC who passed away March 1, 2024 at the age of 80.

She was predeceased by her husband, Larry L. Terrell,  her parents Earl and Vera Short Holt and her sister, Pamela Holt Love.  She...

Mack Holton Felmet

Mack Holton Felmet

Feb 29, 2024

Mr. Mack Holton Felmet, 83, of Graham/Efland, NC passed away on February 29, 2024 at the Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington. A native of Lincoln Co. NC, he was the son of the late Dick Richard Felmet and Meree Felmet. Mack was a man who loved to laugh and you would always see a smile on his face....

John Chris Teague

John Chris Teague

Feb 28, 2024

John Christopher “Chris” Teague, 72, of Snow Camp, NC passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill. Chris was born in Alamance County to Henry Clay Teague and Ada Lee Griffin Thompson, formerly Ada Lee Griffin Teague, both deceased. Chris was retired from the UNC Public Safety Department, where he loved and was well loved by...

Pearl Louise Thompson

Pearl Louise Thompson

Feb 25, 2024

Mrs. Pearl Louise Thompson, 70, of Mebane, NC passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at the Hospice Home. She was the daughter of the late James Andrew Taylor and Alice Elizabeth Taylor. Mrs. Thompson spent her working years as a pharmacy technician at the hospital. Pearl will be remembered as a strong woman of God who possessed an...

Jabari Tirik Jerkins

Jabari Tirik Jerkins

Feb 21, 2024

Jabari Jerkins, 42, of Mebane, went home to be with the Lord on February 21, 2024 at the UNC Hospice House in Pittsboro.  Jabari was an avid Tarheel fan.  He graduated from UNC Chapel Hill where he joined Psi Sigma Phi Multicultural Fraternity, Inc.  He loved hiking and being outdoors.  Jabari was a software engineer with NCSECU.  Those left...

Joan Carolyn Profitt

Joan Carolyn Profitt

Feb 21, 2024

Joan Carolyn Profitt, 72, passed away on February 21, 2024, at the Authoracare Hospice Home in Burlington.  She was the daughter of the late Paul and Bessie Mae Bass.  Those left to cherish her memories are her children; Barbara Ashcraft and Rodney, Harold Lee Profitt, Jr. and his longtime companion Wendy Rigney, and Angela Lynn Profitt and her longtime...

Joy Mae (Draughn)  Meeks

Joy Mae (Draughn) Meeks

Feb 19, 2024

Mrs. Joy Mae Meeks, 82, of Kernersville, NC passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024 at Kerners Ridge. Mrs. Meeks was an Alamance County native and was the daughter of the late John Allen and Ollie Mae Draughn. Joy graduated from Alexander Wilson, class of 1959, with the honor of class valedictorian. Mrs. Meeks spent her working years as...

(Trudy) Goldie Gertrude (Eisele)  Piotrzkowski

(Trudy) Goldie Gertrude (Eisele) Piotrzkowski

Feb 17, 2024

Trudy Piotrzkowski, 91, died on February 17, 2024, after a brief illness at her daughter’s home in Mebane, NC. She was born on October 8, 1932, to Ruby and William Eisele in E. St. Louis, Ill where she grown up.

On May 10, 1952, she married Leonard Raymond Piotrzkowski, and they had 45 wonderful years together before...

Ronald Lee Strickland

Ronald Lee Strickland

Feb 15, 2024

Ronald Lee Strickland 77, of Haw River, NC passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. Ronald was born in Alamance Couty to Thomas Edison Strickland, Sr. and Cora Long Strickland Simpson both deceased. He was retired owner and operator of Strickland’s Landscaping.

Ronald is survived by his children, Donna Marie Adams and her...

Margaret Horne Runyan

Margaret Horne Runyan

Feb 14, 2024

Margaret Runyan Obituary

Margaret Horne Runyan, 81, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2024 surrounded by love at Hospice Home of Alamance.  Margaret was born in Richmond, VA to Charles and Margaret Horne.

Margaret spent the majority of her adult life in Washington. There she raised her children and enjoyed her grandchildren. After a long career...

Glenn Norris Williams

Glenn Norris Williams

Feb 11, 2024

Mr. Glenn Norris Williams, 76, of Graham went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Alamance Regional Medical Center. As a native of Alamance County, he was born February 22, 1947 to Charlie Glenn Williams and Christine Johnson Williams.

Norris graduated from Southern Alamance High School and served with the U.S. Marine...

Lewis "Tommy" Thomas Evans

Lewis "Tommy" Thomas Evans

Feb 9, 2024

Mr. Lewis “Tommy” Thomas Evans of Efland, NC passed away on Friday, February 09, 2024, at ARMC. He was the son of the late Roy Winfred and Nellie Dunnigan Evans. Mr. Evans worked as a truck driver and retired as a construction superintendent. Tommy will be remembered as a hard working and kind man with a big heart who...

Barry "Squirrel" Lee Mclaurin

Barry "Squirrel" Lee Mclaurin

Feb 9, 2024

Barry "Squirrel" McLaurin, 60, of Graham, passed away at home on Friday February 9, 2024 surrounded by his family.  He was the son of the late Henry McLaurin and Linda LaRue who survives.  Those left to cherish his memories are his mother, Linda; his wife of the home, Rhonda McLaurin; his beloved dog, Holly;  sons, Justin McLaurin and Michael...

Allen Daniel Evans

Allen Daniel Evans

Feb 8, 2024

Allen Daniel Evans, 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 8, 2024 at home. He was born November 3, 1945 in Camden NJ. He grew up in Justus Pennsylvania and went to school at Lakeland High School.

Allen is survived by his loving and supporting wife of 58 years, Marsha Ruth Evans, and his two daughters Brynda...

Arvell Dean Bryant

Arvell Dean Bryant

Feb 7, 2024

Mr. Arvell Dean Bryant of Burlington, NC passed away on Tuesday, February 07, 2024, at ARMC surrounded by his loving daughters. He was the son of the late Arvell Bass Bryant and Tennie Colvard Bryant. Dean served his country during the Korean War from 1953-1957 as a member of the United States Navy. Mr. Bryant retired from the textile...