Obituaries

Lillie Mae Shephard

Lillie Mae Shephard

Aug 9, 2025

Lillie Mae Shephard, 80, of Burlington, NC, passed away peacefully at home on August 9, 2025. A native of Alamance County, she was born on January 8, 1945, to the late Ed and Myrtle Brincefield. Lillie Mae spent 28 dedicated years working at Glen Raven Mills. She loved to try her luck at gambling, and she rarely missed an...

Kenneth “Bruce” Parker

Kenneth “Bruce” Parker

Aug 8, 2025

Kenneth Bruce “Bruce” Parker, 73, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2025, in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Born on September 28, 1951, in High Point, North Carolina, Bruce was the beloved son of the late Kenneth and Vivian Parker. He spent his life in North Carolina, where he found joy in simple pleasures and meaningful connections with those...

June Lee (Walker)  Durham

June Lee (Walker) Durham

Aug 7, 2025

June Walker Durham, 71, of Mebane, passed away on Thursday, August 7th, 2025.

She was born in Alamance County on October 24th, 1953, to Lacy L. Walker and Margaret Midkiff Moore. She was a knitter at Kayser Roth Hosiery. She loved camping, fishing and spending time with family.

June was preceded in death by both...

Shirley (Andrews)  Marlow

Shirley (Andrews) Marlow

Aug 6, 2025

Ms. Shirley Andrews Marlow, 88, of Mebane, NC, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Born on January 16, 1937, in Chatham County, NC, Shirley was the daughter of the late Stedman and Mary Andrews. She was a proud graduate of Mebane High School and a member of Mebane Presbyterian Church. Shirley had a deep love for children...

Eugene "Gene" Franklin Mauck Jr.

Eugene "Gene" Franklin Mauck Jr.

Aug 5, 2025

Eugene Franklin Mauck Jr., affectionately known as Gene to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2025, at White Oak Manor in Alamance County, NC. Born on April 1, 1942, in Virginia, Gene's life was marked by his jovial spirit and unwavering dedication to his loved ones and community. Gene's early years were spent in the...

Dorothy Marie Felmet

Dorothy Marie Felmet

Aug 3, 2025

Dorothy Marie West Felmet, 83, of Graham, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, August 3, 2025. She was a native of Person County, a Wife and homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She is the daughter of the late Early and Dovie Long West and the wife of the late Mack Holton Felmet. She enjoyed making crafts, fishing, sewing,...

Marion (Smith)  Pentecost

Marion (Smith) Pentecost

Jul 31, 2025

Marion Smith Pentecost, 72, of Graham passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Authoracare Hospice in Burlington. A native of Alamance County, She was retired from Honda Power Equipment and the Sheetz distribution center and a member of Shiloh Presbyterian Church. She is the daughter of the late Ralph T. & Christine Talbert Smith and was married to...

Jeffrey William Modlin

Jeffrey William Modlin

Jul 31, 2025

Jeffrey William Modlin, known affectionately as Jeff to his friends and loved ones, passed away peacefully at his residence in Mebane, NC, on July 31, 2025. Born on September 15, 1961, in Alamance County, NC, Jeff's life was a testament to the enduring power of love, commitment, and joy. Jeff was a devoted husband to his wife, Candice Gasque...

Jane Navy Luquire

Jane Navy Luquire

Jul 28, 2025

Jane Navy LuQuire, devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother, passed away on July 28, 2025 at the age of 90.

Jane was born on April 17, 1935 in Lincolnton, NC to parents Daniel Bloomington Navy and Myrtle Stallings Navy. One of 5 children, she was raised in Montgomery County, NC and graduated from Biscoe High School where...

Kathryn Freeland Tucker

Kathryn Freeland Tucker

Jul 27, 2025

Whether you called her Kathryn, Kathy, or KT you knew you were in the presence of a true lady with a kind heart, bright smile, and a sweet Spirit who loved to laugh.

Kathy was a secretary at Elon Elementary School prior to her career as a Broker/Realtor. She loved the beach, sports, bluebirds, peonies, and banana...

Doris Cooper Nelson

Doris Cooper Nelson

Jul 22, 2025

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This is to announce that after a valiant battle with Dementia, on July 22, 2025, Doris Arlene Cooper Nelson, passed into heaven to the arms of Jesus and those waiting for her at heaven’s gate.

She was born in Syracuse, New York October 18,...

Phillip Elsworth Rice

Phillip Elsworth Rice

Jul 21, 2025

Phillip Elsworth Rice, 87, of Hancock County, Findlay, Ohio, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2025. Born on November 8, 1937, Phil lived a full life defined by family, service, and a deepening faith. Phil was predeceased by his beloved wife, Diane Rice (née Lucas), and leaves behind a legacy of love and loyalty. He is survived by his...

Alfred Herbert Johns Jr.

Alfred Herbert Johns Jr.

Jul 18, 2025

Alfred Herbert Johns, Jr. passed away peacefully in the evening of July 18th,2025.  Al was born in November 1935 in Southwestern Michigan in the small town of Baroda to Alfred Sr. and Evelyn Johns.   He was the only son of four siblings.  He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1956-1960.  After being honorably discharged,...

Christopher Dale Maness (Country)

Christopher Dale Maness (Country)

Jul 12, 2025

Christopher "Country" Maness, 51, passed away on July 12, 2025 at East Carolina University Medical Center. He was the son of Janet Parker (Ronald) and Ronnie Maness (Kay).  Other survivors include his son, Christian Maness; step-daughter, Kaylie Lipscomb (Trevor); step-sisters, Christina Robbins and Andrea Parker and his former wife, Kristy Maness.  Chris loved spending time with his son, Christian. ...

Thomas Lee Lloyd Sr.

Thomas Lee Lloyd Sr.

Jul 12, 2025

In the early morning of July 12th 2025 Thomas Lee Lloyd passed away peacefully after a long battle of declining health. Born on November 5th 1942 in Pontiac Michigan, Tom and his brother Jim both found their path in life by enlisting together in the U.S. Marine Corps. Once honorably discharged Tom found his career working with at risk...

Linda Carolyn (Ball)  Allred

Linda Carolyn (Ball) Allred

Jul 11, 2025

Miss Linda Carolyn Ball Allred, 78, of Mebane, NC, went home to be with the Lord on the morning of July 11, 2025, at UNC Chapel Hill hospital. She was surrounded by family and love at the time. She was born in Roxboro, NC, on January 19, 1947, and was raised by Johnny Bass Ball and Lila Chisenhall Ball.  ...

Jeffrey Lynn Roten

Jeffrey Lynn Roten

Jul 11, 2025

Jeffrey Lynn Roten, 52, went home to be with the Lord on July 11, 2025. He was a native of Alamance County, born on January 18, 1973, to Russell and Sally Roten. A devoted husband, loving father, and adoring Paw Paw, Jeffrey was a beacon of light to everyone who had the blessing of knowing him. Jeffrey attended Eastern...

Jeffrey Bell

Jeffrey Bell

Jul 7, 2025

In the early hours on the morning of July 7th, 2025, Jeffrey L. Bell passed away at the age of 61 after a year long battle with ALS. Born on May 7th, 1964 in Burlington, NC to James W. Bell Jr. (father) and Carolyn Gibson Bell (mother), Jeff Bell was a man who impacted the world in so many...

Mary Whitfield Andrews

Mary Whitfield Andrews

Jul 7, 2025

Mary Whitfield Andrews, 101, of Hillsborough, was called to her eternal resting place on July 7, 2025.  Born Mary Mable Whitfield on June 11, 1924, in Orange County, NC, she was the daughter of John Festus Whitfield and Swannie Hobby Whitfield.  Mary was raised in the White Cross community where she spent most of her time playing and working...

Betty Jean (Neville)  Ornsbey

Betty Jean (Neville) Ornsbey

Jul 5, 2025

Betty Jean Neville Ornsbey, 89 of Burlington passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025.  She was a native of Orange County. She is the daughter of the late Maryland Glen & Tiney Ragan Neville and the wife of the late Leo Ornsbey. She was also preceeded in death by her sisters, Glenda Copeland, Agnes Rigsbee and Debbie Paschal. She...