Obituaries

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...

Apr 4, 2024

In loving memory of Dale Dixon, who went to his eternal home on Thursday, April 4,2024. Born on April 27, 1957, he lived a life dedicated to faith, family, and community.

Dale was the beloved husband of Sandy Dixon; faithful father to Susan Allison (Jarrett), Justin Dixon (Adrian), Morgan Lee (Dylan), Bethany Dixon and Evan Dixon: and...

Apr 4, 2024

Patricia “Ann” Buckner, 85, went to her Heavenly Home on April 4, 2024 surrounded by her family.  She was the daughter of the late Oliver and Trecie Strickland.  Ann was a long-time member of Antioch Baptist Church in Burlington.  Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Terry Buckner (Donna), Kay Teague, Patty Farlow (Michael) and Rose Shoe...

Mar 30, 2024

Gregory Alex Duhon, 71, of Mebane died peacefully on March 30, 2024.  Greg was born October 12, 1952 in Eunice, Louisiana.

Greg proudly served in the US Army for over 22 years and was a Veteran of the Gulf War as part of the 82nd Airborne Division.  He retired as Sergeant Major.  Greg was a loving and...

Mar 25, 2024

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Tonya Morrow, beloved daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on 03/25/2024 at Duke University Hospital. A native of Alamance Co., she was born on 07/23/1963 to Eugene Hal Morrow (deceased) and Alice Anderson Morrow.

Tonya's life was a testament to her unwavering faith and love for...

Mar 25, 2024

Mrs. Emilie A. Strohlein, 81, of Chapel Hill, N.C., passed away Monday, March 25, 2024, with her son Frank by her side.

Known to her friends as Emy, she was born November 24, 1942 near Olomouc, Czechoslovakia to Bohus Stejskal and Emilie Jakob.  Emy spent her childhood and adolescence in Seligenstadt, Germany.  It was in Seligenstadt where...

Mar 25, 2024

Mr. Michael Lynn Wheeler 71, of Butner, NC formerly of Mebane, NC passed away on March 25, 2024. A Family graveside service will be held at Oakwood Cemetery.

Mar 22, 2024

Judy Petty Everette Turner, 81, passed away on March 22, 2024, in Myrtle Beach , South Carolina. She was born on December 22,1942, in Burlington, North Carolina. Judy dedicated 40 years of her life to the profession of nursing. She was a graduate of Walter Williams High School in Burlington and Watts Hospital School of Nursing in Durham.