Obituaries

Nov 6, 2023

Mr. Ralph Thomas Pyrtle, 91, of Graham, NC, passed away on November 6, 2023, at his residence after a year and a half of failing health. A native of Alamance Co. NC, he was the son of the late Thomas Byron Pyrtle and Mary Poe Pyrtle. Ralph retired with 30 years of service from Burlington Industries, retiring as a...

Nov 4, 2023

Stuart Donald Golding, 52, passed away on November 4, 2023 at Mose’s Cone in Greensboro.  He was the son of the late Neville and Bridget Golding.  Stuart enjoyed the outdoors, he loved to ski, surf and build things.  He is survived by his wife, Tina; son, Ethan; sister, Claire; brother, Christopher and wife, Elizabeth; sister in-law, Rose and a...

Nov 2, 2023

Judy Morris Arnette, 70, of Mebane passed away on Thursday, November 2nd, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Maggie Morris, and wife of the late Harold Arnette. She was a graduate of Eastern Alamance High School and retired from Honda Power Equipment after many dedicated years where she made many lasting friendships.

She...

Nov 2, 2023

With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved Mother and Grandmother, Wanda Carol DeRush. She had a deep love for adventure and had a gypsy heart. She found serenity in the majesty of mountains and the tranquility of the open sea. Her passion for exploration led her to countless memorable cruises and mountain journeys, where she...

Oct 26, 2023

Mrs. Janice Oliver Meyer 85, of Burlington, NC, passed away on October 26, 2023, at her residence. A native of Johnston Co. NC, she was the daughter of the late Paul Z.Oliver and Ruby Collins Kimrey. Janice enjoyed reading and collecting her jewelry which she would never leave the house without her rings on. She had a special love...

Oct 23, 2023

Elmo Cobb, 95 of Snow Camp, left us to join his wife, Shirley, in Heaven on their 74th anniversary, October 23rd, 2023.

Born in 1928 in Caswell County, he was raised in Glencoe. His early life was shaped by the Great depression and World War II.  Elmo was the third child of Ali Cobb and Jenny Lee...

Oct 22, 2023

Mr. William Michael Arrington, 38, of Burlington, NC passed away on Sunday, October 22, 2023. He was the son of Sharon Arrington and the late, Michael Anthony Arrington.  William was a graduate of Southern Alamance High School. He can be remembered as a big teddy bear with a heart of gold, helping anyone he could along the way.  His...

Oct 21, 2023

Mrs. Barbara Jean Currie, 87, of Pittsboro, NC passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023. Barbara was born in Kearny, New Jersey to the late Edgar and Maybelle Coates Smith. Mrs. Currie worked as an office manager and then moved to being an administrative assistant for Logistics Supply. Barbara enjoyed many things in life, in her spare time she...

Oct 20, 2023

Velma Sue Slaughter Willetts, 88, of Burlington, passed away on October 20, 2023 at ARMC.  She was the daughter of the late Johnson and Ida Slaughter.  Before she retired, she worked as a floral designer.  She is survived by her children, Roy (Renee) Willetts, Amy Willetts-Albright, Cheryl Pearce, David (Caroline) Willetts and Kelly Arroyo; grandchildren, Scott Albright, Benjamin Albright,...

Oct 20, 2023

Michael Walker, 55, passed away at UNC Hospital on October 20, 2023.  He was an avid outdoorsman who loved to dive, snorkel, sail, hunt and fish.  He was the son of the late William Walker and Margaret Walker who survives.  Other than his mother he is survived by his wife, Rachael Walker and a huge extended family of uncles,...

Oct 18, 2023

Jane Audrey Kimball, 84, passed away at home on October 18, 2023.  She was the daughter of the late Vernon and Rose Morgenegg Kimball.  Jane was a member of First Baptist Church of Ridgeway Va., where she served as a deacon.  She was a wonderful mother, sister and grandmother.  Her life was filled with the family she loved and...

Oct 15, 2023

Charlie James Bruner, 80 of Burlington, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023 at the Durham VA Hospice Facility. Charlie was born December  12, 1942 in Surry County, NC to the late Roy Lester and the late Ida May Wood Bruner.

Charlie's early life was spent on the family farm raising tobacco and other vegetable crops. He often...

Oct 13, 2023

Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, daughter and sister, Rose Marie Hunter Broadwell peacefully went to be with her lord on Friday, October 13, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born on May 1, 1939, in Henderson, Vance County, NC, to the late Wilford Monroe Hunter and Esther Mae Blackley. Rose was a devoted military wife, having supported her spouse,...

Oct 9, 2023

Kathleen “Kathy” Cates Barker, 68, of Haw River passed away Monday, October 9, 2023 at The Hospice Home in Burlington. Kathy was born in Alamance County to William Melvin Cates, Sr. and Helen Brown Cates both deceased. Kathy worked for the City of Burlington in the Department of Parks and Recreation and she was of the Baptist Faith.

Oct 7, 2023

Mrs. Annie Lou Bolick Paige, 78, of Burlington, NC passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023. She is the daughter of the late Vernon Davis and Mary Lou Rainey Bolick.  Mrs. Paige spent her working years as a customer service representative at Food Lion. She was also a member at Union Ridge Church.

In addition to her...

Oct 4, 2023

Mr. James Kevin Frazier, 65, of Snow Camp, NC passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023. He is the son of the late Thomas Clark and Virginia Slaughter Frazier.  Mr. Frazier spent his working years as a truck driver.  He loved hunting, golfing, his horses and playing games on his phone.  Most Importantly, he loved his family.

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Oct 3, 2023

Steven Charles Harrison, Sr., 63, of Gibsonville, NC, died on October 3, 2023, after a brief illness at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro. Steve was born in Brevard County, FL on July 1, 1960 to the late John Edward Harrison and the late Nina Ruth Gattis Harrison.

Steve was a devoted and loving father, grandfather, brother and...

Oct 3, 2023

Beloved mother, grandmother and sister, Sharon Louise Curry’s love of life did not end with her death.  After a courageous battle with cancer, Sharon Louise Curry, 73, of Graham, was ushered into Heaven on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.  The loved one’s that continuously surrounded Sharon during her final days on earth will continue to honor her legacy.

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Oct 1, 2023

Richard passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends midday afternoon on Sunday October 1, 2023. Richard was an avid fisherman and watch collector, always keeping up with world and local events. He was well known in his career field of concrete finishing.  Richard was a famous master of making a secret recipe cornbread that everyone loved. He was...

Sep 28, 2023

Timothy Wayne Caylor, 63, of Mebane, passed away on September 28, 2023 in Honolulu, Hawaii.  He was the son of the late Gene and Ellen Caylor.  Tim was a proud husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He adored his beautiful wife of almost 30 years and the life they created. Though his visits with long-distance loved ones may have been...