Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...