Obituaries

Brenda Faye (Williams)  Blankenship

Brenda Faye (Williams) Blankenship

Jun 6, 2023

Brenda Faye Blankenship, 71, of Mebane passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. She was a native of Vance County and a caregiver for people with special needs. She is the daughter of the late Jesse & Edna Mae Woolard Williams. She was also preceded in death by a son, Adam Champion, Brother, Tommy Weaver and sister, Joyce...

Linda Kay (Bescher)  Gilliam

Linda Kay (Bescher) Gilliam

Jun 5, 2023

Mrs. Linda Kay Bescher Gilliam, 76, of Graham, NC went home to be with the Lord at Alamance Regional Medical Center on Monday, June 05, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Lena Woods Bescher. Mrs. Gilliam was a nurse at Memorial Hospital for 18 years and a retired nurse’s assistant.  She will be remembered for...

Thomas Junior Richards

Thomas Junior Richards

Jun 4, 2023

On June 4, 2023, Thomas Junior Richards went home to be with our Lord.  Thomas was born to John Thomas Richards and Annie Belle Richards of Mebane, NC.  He was the middle of three children born of their union. Thomas was born on December 12, 1954, in Alamance County. He attended Orange County Elementary and High Schools. He furthered...

Drew Mae (Vickery)  Schweitzer

Drew Mae (Vickery) Schweitzer

May 28, 2023

Mrs. Drew Mae "Jimmie" Vickery Schweitzer, 89, passed away on May 28, 2023.  She was born on July 18,1933 in Perry, Florida. Drew was the daughter of the late James Richard and Maggie Viola Kilgore Vickery.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Schweitzer is preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, James Albert Schweitzer; and...

Patricia Anne Woodruff

Patricia Anne Woodruff

May 28, 2023

Mrs. Patricia Anne Woodruff of Mebane, NC, passed away on May 28, 2023, at her home.  She was the daughter of the late William and Elsie Teisciero.  During her working years, Patricia was a labor and delivery nurse, delivering over 1,000 babies. She proudly served her country for 20 years as a Combat Support Nurse in the US Army...

Cassie Terrell Mcadams

Cassie Terrell Mcadams

May 26, 2023

Cassie Terrell McAdams, 47, of Cedar Grove, died peacefully at her home on Friday, May 26, 2023.  A native of Orange County, Cassie was the wife of Davy Bryant McAdams, the love of her life for 32 years.  She was the daughter of Edward Cisco Terrell and the late Gwendolyn Terrell.

Survivors include; her husband, Davy Bryant...

Robert "Bob" Glenn Hogan Sr.

Robert "Bob" Glenn Hogan Sr.

May 26, 2023

Mr. Robert Glenn “Bob” Hogan Sr. 88, of Hillsborough, NC passed away on May 26, 2023 at Terra Bella in Hillsborough. A native of Durham Co. NC, he was the son of the late Clifton Glenn Hogan and Gladys Atkins Hogan. Bob graduated from Durham High School in 1953 and was retired from Duke University as a medical instrument...

Chief Robert "Don" Donald Bulla

Chief Robert "Don" Donald Bulla

May 26, 2023

Chief Robert Donald “Don” Bulla 95, of Graham, NC passed away peacefully after a brief illness at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, TN. Don was the son of the late Oscar and Myrtle Hester Bulla and husband of the late Marcelle Allen Bulla. He was a long-time resident of Graham, NC but had resided in Franklin, TN for the...

David Allen Frazier

David Allen Frazier

May 21, 2023

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David Allen Frazier 84, passed away on May 21, 2023. Mr. Frazier was a native of Burke Co. NC. Mr. Frazier was born in Valdese, NC to the late Thomas Cone and Ruth Hodge Frazier. He was a US Army Veteran and was in Law Enforcement for 17...

Harold Glenn Arnette

Harold Glenn Arnette

May 19, 2023

Harold Glenn Arnette, 79, passed away Friday, May 19, 2023, after years of declining health. Harold was born in Alamance County to Arthur Leon Arnette and Laura Elizabeth Arnette on October 24, 1943. He was one of seven children. He was a graduate of Walter Williams High School in Burlington. Upon graduation he joined the US Navy where he...

Kay Lutterloh Wood

Kay Lutterloh Wood

May 19, 2023

Mrs. Kay Lutterloh Wood, 75 of Snow Camp went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 19, 2023 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM Tuesday, May  23, 2023 at Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church, 4178 Mt. Hermon Rock Road, Graham, NC with Rev. Andy...

Catherine Martin Bare

Catherine Martin Bare

May 12, 2023

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Mrs. Catherine Martin Bare, 88, of Graham, NC passed away peacefully at Alamance Regional Medical Center on Friday, May 12, 2023, and went home to be with Jesus and rejoin her husband whom she missed dearly. She was the daughter of W.E. “Buddy” Martin and Lillian Amine...

Don Everett Moose

Don Everett Moose

May 10, 2023

Don Everett Moose, 76, of Graham passed away on May 10, 2023 at Duke University Medical Center. He was a native of Hickory, NC, retired from the City of Graham and a US Navy veteran. He attended University of Georgia as a Forestry major and continued his education in automotives at Alamance Community College after serving honorably on a...

Robert "Allan" Rhodes

Robert "Allan" Rhodes

May 10, 2023

Mr. Robert "Allan" Rhodes 83, of Mebane, NC passed away on May 10, 2023, at Compass Health Care and Rehab in Mebane.  Allan was born in Wilkes County to Sam and Nora Rhodes.  He is survived by two children, Eric Rhodes and Sybil Rhodes; two grandchildren, Samuel Rhodes, and Federico Rhodes Gervasoni; sister Ruth Hammond of Keizer, Oregon; niece,...

Lori Hurst

Lori Hurst

May 9, 2023

Lori Ann Hurst, 59 of Mebane, NC died on Tuesday, May 9, 2023.  Lori was born in New Britain, CT and raised in Plainville, CT.  She graduated from Plainville High School and then from Saint Joseph’s College in West Hartford, CT with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.  She moved with her family to North Carolina in 1994.  Lori...

Rilla Louise (Kurth)  Miller

Rilla Louise (Kurth) Miller

May 9, 2023

Rilla Louise Miller, age 91, of Burlington, NC passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023 (three days shy of her 92nd birthday) in her home while under the care of AuthoraCare hospice.

She was born May12,1931 in Madison, WI to Jacob and Louise (Littel) Kurth.

Rilla was a loving and hard working woman.  She worked...

Willis Dale Rethaford, Sr.

Willis Dale Rethaford, Sr.

May 9, 2023

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Willis Dale Rethaford Sr, 77, passed away May 9, 2023 at Authora Care Hospice Home in Burlington, NC after 6 months of fighting multiple health issues.

He was born to the late Howard Dale and Sarah Wagoner Rethaford. He grew up in Burlington with his...

Linda Gale (Boggs)  Smith

Linda Gale (Boggs) Smith

May 9, 2023

Linda Gale Boggs Smith, 67, of Mebane, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at UNC Hospital.  Linda enjoyed playing the slot machines on trips to the casinos.  She also enjoyed the thrill of the find at thrift stores, going to the beach and she loved animals.  She was a wonderful cook and baker; everyone looked forward to her...

Brent Micheal Spivey

Brent Micheal Spivey

May 7, 2023

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Brent Micheal Spivey, 20, of Burlington, NC passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023.  He was the son of Ricky Laverne Spivey and the late Miranda Lynnette Webster.  Brent was a true legend who had a big personality and loved to joke around.  He touched the hearts of...

Jean White Smith May

Jean White Smith May

May 6, 2023

Jean White Smith May, 90, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington, NC.

Jean was born Nov. 14, 1932, in Sophia, N.C. to George Dewey and Nettie Beatrice White. Retired from AT&T/Lucent Technologies, over her career Jean held many positions from clerical to management. Her most rewarding position was serving...