Obituaries

Deborah Elaine (Gentry)  Wiley

Deborah Elaine (Gentry) Wiley

Jul 8, 2023

Mrs. Deborah “Debbie” Elaine Gentry Wiley, 70, of Efland, NC, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2023, at Duke University Medical Center. Debbie was born on February 22, 1953, in Alamance County, NC to the late Johnnie Vester Gentry and Barbara Montgomery Gentry.

Debbie graduated from Western Carolina University with a Bachelor's Degree in Special Education. She...

Ralph Eugene Snyder

Ralph Eugene Snyder

Jul 4, 2023

Ralph Eugene Snyder, 89, of Mebane, North Carolina died on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, at Compass Healthcare & Rehab. Ralph was born on November 29, 1933, in Salem, Virginia, to the late Talmadge Dewitt and Stella Mae (Hughes) Snyder.

A veteran of the United States Navy and a graduate of Virginia Tech, as well as Elon College...

Jerry Lee Travis

Jerry Lee Travis

Jul 2, 2023

EFLAND – Jerry Lee Travis, 82, of Efland, North Carolina passed away peacefully on July 2, 2023 at the Hock Family Pavilion-Duke Hospice Home in Durham, NC. He was born on October 15, 1940 in Rutherford College, North Carolina to the late Mary Haith Travis and the late Earl Franklin Travis. Jerry was preceded in death by his loving...

Lucia Marceline Remirez

Lucia Marceline Remirez

Jun 28, 2023

Baby girl Lucia Marceline Remirez, of Burlington, NC, tragically passed away on June 28, 2023. She was the daughter of Benjamin Jeray Remirez and Michaela Lee Walker. Lucia will be remembered as the happiest baby ever. She was a beautiful little girl who brought joy to everyone around her and her effect on those she loved will be greatly...

Joshua Taylor Stainback

Joshua Taylor Stainback

Jun 28, 2023

On Wednesday June 28th 2023, Joshua Taylor Stainback, passed on to his Heavenly Home. He is survived by his parents Ken and Debra Stainback, sisters Kimberly (Tripp) Moore and Cameron (Brian) Michael,  nieces Shae and Allie Moore.  In addition to his family, memories of Josh will be cherished by many aunts, uncles, cousins and an immeasurable amount of friends....

Morris "Ray" Boggs

Morris "Ray" Boggs

Jun 28, 2023

Morris "Ray" 'Boggs, 66, of Snow Camp formally of Oak Island, NC, passed away on June 28, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Alamance County to Clyde Aldeen and Dorothy Greeson Boggs both deceased. Ray was the former owner of Stingrays Bar on Oak Island and Havana Rays Cigar Shop in Southport.

Ray is survived...

Jacob Nathaniel Hefner

Jacob Nathaniel Hefner

Jun 27, 2023

Jacob Nathaniel Hefner, 18, of Mebane, NC tragically passed away on June 27, 2023. He was a native of Caldwell County and was the son of Tanya Schronce Hefner and Bobby Ray Hefner. Jacob will be remembered as a sweet kid.  His kind hearted nature always brought happiness to those around him.  Jacob was very computer savvy.  He loved...

Stanley David Wilson

Stanley David Wilson

Jun 26, 2023

Stanley Wilson, 72, passed away on June 26, 2023 at Mebane Ridge Assisted Living.  No formal services will be held at this time.

Irma Dean (Wilson)  Collins

Irma Dean (Wilson) Collins

Jun 26, 2023

Mrs. Irma Dean Wilson Collins, 83, of Graham, NC passed away on June 26, 2023, at the Alamance House in Burlington. A native of Alamance Co. NC, she was the daughter of the late William Glenn Wilson Sr. and Bertie Mae Cobb Wilson. Irma was of the Baptist faith and loved to chat with her friends and family. She...

Joseph "J.B." Thompson

Joseph "J.B." Thompson

Jun 25, 2023

Faith gave way to sight for Joseph “J.B.” Thompson on June 25, 2023.  His love for his Savior the Lord Jesus Christ- his family was evident in his life.  J.B. was the son of the late Joseph Lee and Sallie “Eula” Thompson.  He was a veteran of the US Air Force and loved to work on anything that had...

Howard "Hoover" Dixon

Howard "Hoover" Dixon

Jun 25, 2023

Mr. Howard “Hoover” Dixon, 94, of Saxapahaw, NC, passed away on June 25, 2023, at the Hospice Home in Burlington. Hoover was the son of the late Theodore Bromling Dixon and Julia Ann Strayhorn Dixon. Hoover loved to garden and was considered a farmer at heart. He loved to tell stories to his family and friends and will be...

Elaine Allison Garner

Elaine Allison Garner

Jun 20, 2023

Elaine Allison Garner, 74, of Mebane passed away suddenly with family by her side on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. She was a native of Alamance County, retired from the textile industry and was a long-time waitress. She is the daughter of the late Atwell Reid Allison, Sr. & the late Iola Frances Coleman Allison. She was also preceded in...

Paul "Tim" Timothy Herbin

Paul "Tim" Timothy Herbin

Jun 18, 2023

Mr. Paul "Tim" Herbin, 72, of Mebane, left us to be with our Lord on June 18, 2023. He served in the US Navy and built a career in the automotive industry. Tim was a valuable member of the Boy Scouts in Greensboro, NC and First Baptist Church in Mebane, NC. Tim placed family first and was known to...

Neva Ercell (Plumley)  Guthrie

Neva Ercell (Plumley) Guthrie

Jun 14, 2023

On June 14, 2023, Mrs. Neva Ercell Plumley Guthrie, 88, went home to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by her loving friends and family.  Neva was a native of Plumley Mountain, West Virginia and was the daughter of the late William Plumley and Ercell Plumley. Mrs. Guthrie was a woman of great faith and she was active...

James "Mason" Barnwell

James "Mason" Barnwell

Jun 12, 2023

Mason Barnwell was born on May 31, 1934. He passed away on June 12, 2023 at Mebane Ridge in Mebane, North Carolina.

Mason was preceded in death by his loving wife Betty Barnwell and by his father and mother, Anderson Hall and Kate Roney Barnwell.

He is survived by one brother, Henry Dale Barnwell. He...

Jeanette Delano (Wilson)  Oldham

Jeanette Delano (Wilson) Oldham

Jun 10, 2023

Mrs. Jeanette Delano Wilson Oldham, 90 of Graham, NC, passed away on June 10, 2023, at Mebane Ridge Assisted Living. She is the daughter of the late Odie Wilson and Elizabeth Rogers “Betty” Wilson, of Orange Co. NC, and was a native of the Cedar Grove Community. Jeanette was a proud member of the YMCA, where she retired as...

Eugene Wells, Jr.

Eugene Wells, Jr.

Jun 8, 2023

Eugene Wells, Jr., 74, of Mebane passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023.He was a native of New Hanover County, Retired Maintenance employee, a member of The Lamb’s Chapel and a US Army veteran of the Viet Nam War. He is the son of the late Eugene “Buddy” Wells, Sr. &Helen (Lucille) Wells. He was also preceded in death...

Stihl Rubio Guerrero

Stihl Rubio Guerrero

Jun 8, 2023

Stihl Rubio Guerrero died on June 8, 2023. Stihl was born on June 8, 2023, to parents Amanda van Halem and Patrick Guerrero. Stihl is survived by his parents, Amanda and Patrick; his "Big" sister, Harley Guerrero; his Nini, Theresa van Halem; Paw Paw, Nicholas Guerrero; Uncle, John van Halem Jr. (Saralyn); Aunt, Rebecca van Halem (Matthew); Uncle, Trever...

Charles Reid Lankford

Charles Reid Lankford

Jun 8, 2023

Charles Reid Lankford – September 18, 1938 – June 8, 2023

Charles Reid Lankford was born September 18, 1938, to Bryant Arthur Lankford and Rachel Patterson Lankford of Efland, NC. Charles was the first of two children. He was predeceased by his wife Sylvia Leigh Smith and his brother Henry ‘Cotton’ Lankford; and survived by Henry’s wife...

Thomas "Tommy" Carson Terrell

Thomas "Tommy" Carson Terrell

Jun 8, 2023

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Mr. Thomas Carson “Tommy” Terrell 49, of Mebane, NC passed away on June 8, 2023 at his residence. A native of Alamance Co. NC, he is the son of the late Donald M. Terrell Sr. and his surviving mother, Phyllis Leach Terrell. Tommy was  a graduate...