Obituaries

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...

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...