Obituaries

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...

Jun 21, 2024

William “Bill” Henry Westbrooks, 57, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024, at Alamance Regional Medical Center.  Bill will be remembered as a simple man. He loved his family, cars; his favorite of them all being the mustang, and music, especially hard rock.

Bill is survived by his parents, John and Nettie Westbrooks; his daughter, Ashley Nicole...

Jun 13, 2024

Peggy Flynn, 65, of Efland, passed away on June 13, 2024 peacefully at home surrounded by her family.  She was the daughter of the late Clifton and Ruby Haley.  Peggy was devoted to her family, she loved spending time with her grandchildren.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many.  She is survived by her...

Jun 12, 2024

On Wednesday, June 12, 2024, Allen Miller Bell passed away at the age of 73, with family by his side. Allen was born on December 19, 1950, in Morehead City, NC, raised on the Southeast Coast of Virginia, and later settled in Orange County, NC, in 1980, owning his own business as a landscaper.

He was the...

Jun 9, 2024

Preston Junior Garrett Sr., 81, passed away on Sunday June 9, 2024 at home surrounded by his family.  He was the son of the late Lester and Lucille Garrett.  Preston was a member of First Baptist Church in Mebane and also the Greensboro Sheet Metal Workers Union.  He is survived by his wife, Betty Jo Garrett; sons, Preston “P.J.”...

Jun 7, 2024

Carol Wicker Strickland 76, of Greensboro went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 7, 2024. Carol was born in Alamance County to Roy and Mary Greene Wicker both deceased.

She retired after 20+ years with LabCorp Quality Control in Burlington, NC. Carol was a people person and never met a stranger. She enjoyed painting...

Jun 7, 2024

Jennifer (Jenny) Heather Helms, 50, passed away on June 7, 2024, at Moses Cone Hospital.

Jenny was born in Lauderhill, Florida on April 1, 1974.  She grew up in Lauderhill and Miami, Florida; Danville and Louisville, Kentucky; and Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania.  She was the oldest of four children and spent her childhood spreading her spirit and boundless energy...

Jun 7, 2024

Mr. William “Bill” Henry McBride 93, of Haw River, NC passed away on June 7, 2024, at Compass Healthcare and Rehab in the Hawfields Community. A native of Alamance Co. NC, he was the son of the late Burley Howard McBride and Lillian Maude Jones McBride and was the husband to his love, the late Judy Alcon McBride. Bill...

Jun 4, 2024

Carolyn Pore Jones died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on June 4th at the age of 61. She fought a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer but always kept a smile on her face. Carolyn was born in Alamance county and resided in Mebane, NC her entire life. She worked for ITG Brands formerly known as Lorillard Tobacco. ...