Obituaries

Malcolm "Doug" Mitchell

Malcolm "Doug" Mitchell

May 5, 2023

Malcolm Douglas “Doug” Mitchell, 70, passed peacefully Friday, May 5, 2023, at his residence, Cedar Ridge Retirement Community, Burlington, NC, while wife, Sandra Heath Mitchell, remained faithfully by his side. “Doug” Mitchell is preceded in death by parents, Walter Leonard and Gertrude Nall Mitchell.  Surviving is: wife, Sandra Heath Mitchell, brothers Jerry (Laurie) Mitchell of Graham, NC, Keith Mitchell...

Ronald Eugene Stinson Sr.

Ronald Eugene Stinson Sr.

May 5, 2023

Mr. Ronald Eugene Stinson Sr., 83, of Alamance Co., NC passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023.  He was the son of the late Eugene Wesley and Virginia Cates Stinson.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Ronald Stinson Jr.; his daughter, Valerie Dee Stinson; and his brother, Jim Stinson.

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Jean Neylon

Jean Neylon

May 3, 2023

Jean Carla Neylon, 86, of Burlington, passed away on May 3, 2023, at Cedar Ridge Retirement Home in Burlington.  She was born November 22, 1936 in Springfield, Massachusetts.  She was the daughter of the late James and Carla Neylon, and the sister of Lynn Gazda and Christopher Neylon.

Jean was an avid learner and reader. She received...

David Wayne Morris

David Wayne Morris

May 1, 2023

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It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of a true legend David Wayne Morris on May 1, 2023, after a brave two-year battle with extensive small cell lung cancer. Dave was born on September 28, 1962, to Peggy Soles Morris Vahl and the late...

Philip Edward Dechene

Philip Edward Dechene

May 1, 2023

Lieutenant Commander Philip Edward Dechene, 86, of Graham, husband to the late Evelyn A. Dechene, passed away on May 1, 2023, at his residence.  He was born on February 1, 1937, in Calais, Maine.  He was the son of the late (Pete) Eugene Antonio Dechene and Nellie Marie McPheters Dechene.

He joined and served for 4 ½...

Edwin "Eddie" Stephenson Bristow, Jr.

Edwin "Eddie" Stephenson Bristow, Jr.

Apr 28, 2023

Mr. Edwin “Eddie” Stephenson Bristow Jr. 78, of Graham, NC passed away on April 28, 2023, at the Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington.  A native of Alamance Co. NC, he was the son of the late Edwin S. Sr. and Vesta Mills Bristow. Eddie was retired from the City of Graham as a superintendent of the City Cemeteries...

Constance May (Kummers)  Legrande

Constance May (Kummers) Legrande

Apr 28, 2023

Constance May LeGrande, 88, of Mebane, NC, passed away Friday, April 28, 2023 at her home. Known as Connie, she was born May 28, 1934 in Elm Grove, West Virginia to the late George and Hattie Kummers. On December 3, 1954, in Texas, Connie was married to the late Marvin Ray LeGrande with whom she was blessed to share...

Wesley "Bo" Garfield Harris

Wesley "Bo" Garfield Harris

Apr 26, 2023

Mr. Wesley “Bo” Garfield Harris 78, of Mebane, NC passed away on April 26, 2023 from this Earth and is now spending time with Jesus in Heaven. He was the son of Eva and Garfield Harris of Danville, VA who both are deceased. Bo lived most of his childhood in Danville, VA, and graduated from GW high school in...

Hazel Mann Fortner

Hazel Mann Fortner

Apr 23, 2023

Hazel M. Fortner, 79, of Burlington, passed away on April 23, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Taylor “Bud” Mann and Myrtle W. Mann, one son, three brothers and two sisters.  She is survived by one sister, Mary R. Overman; ex-husband and special friend, Jerry Fortner; five children, 19 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, one great great...

Milton "Ray" Langley

Milton "Ray" Langley

Apr 22, 2023

Milton “Ray” Langley, 82, of Mebane passed away on April 22, 2023. He was a native of Alamance County, retired from Lucent Technologies, of the presbyterian faith and a U.S. Navy veteran. He enjoyed his visits to the Original Skids on North Church Street.  He is the son of the late Milton Rinzy & Lador Johnson  Langley. He was...

William Braxton "Brack" Bowden

William Braxton "Brack" Bowden

Apr 22, 2023

William Braxton “Brack” Bowden, 94, died peacefully on Saturday, April 22, at his home near Chapel Hill NC.

He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Nadine Adams Bowden, son Mike (Debbie) of Pittsboro, grandsons Steve (Darby) of Bluffton SC and Tim of Chapel Hill, and 7 great-grandchildren. Also, his brother Don (Katie) of Burlington NC...

Frances Marie (Tuck)  Mccauley

Frances Marie (Tuck) Mccauley

Apr 21, 2023

Frances Marie Tuck McCauley was born in Halifax Co. Virginia on August 6th, 1930, the oldest daughter of 9 children to the late Percy and Belle Tuck.  On the beautiful spring morning of April 21st, 2023, at the age of 92, she went home to be with her Lord and Savior.  Frances retired from General Electric Company, was a...

Richard "Fast Ed" Frazier

Richard "Fast Ed" Frazier

Apr 20, 2023

Richard "Eddie" Frazier also known as "Fast Ed" was born on May 8th, 1957 in Alamance County to Richard and Dorothy Frazier. Eddie loved life and treated it as an adventure. When he did something he did it with a passion from working on cars, to enjoying time with friends, but most of all his family. He didn't take...

Gary Russell Riley

Gary Russell Riley

Apr 18, 2023

Gary Russell Riley, 71, of Mebane, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023.  He was born on June 19, 1951 to the late Ollie and Lovey Riley.  Gary was a hard worker and an avid farmer, which is something he grew up doing. He was a true family man who had a big heart and loved his family very...

Anna Marie Salciccia

Anna Marie Salciccia

Apr 17, 2023

Anna Salciccia, 59, passed away on April 17, 2023 at her residence.  She was the daughter of the late Philip Salciccia and Charlotte Vobornik.  Anna worked in IT for various hospitals throughout her career.  St. John’s Hospital in Yonkers, NY, Danbury Hospital in Danbury, CT, and UNC Healthcare since 2007.  She is survived by her husband, Frank Passarelli;  sister,...

John Andrew Fladeland Jr.

John Andrew Fladeland Jr.

Apr 17, 2023

John Fladeland Jr., 65, of Mebane, passed away surrounded by his family and friends on Monday April 17, 2023.  He was an active member of First Baptist Church in Mebane and an owner of Subway Restaurants.  John is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Karen Fladeland; sons, John Fladeland III, (Alyssa); and James Fladeland; mother, Elaine Wilbur;...

Joann Sample Bryant

Joann Sample Bryant

Apr 17, 2023

Mrs. Joann Sample Bryant 86, of Burlington, NC passed away on April 17, 2023 at the Hospice Home in Burlington. A native of Gaston Co. NC, she was the daughter of the late Ruble Winford Sample and Alean Triplett Sample. Joann enjoyed working with her flowers and making flower arrangements for her friends. She had a love for Christmas...

Veronica Gonzalez Ugalde

Veronica Gonzalez Ugalde

Apr 15, 2023

GRAHAM- April 15th, 2023, Veronica Gonzalez Ugalde 40, passed away at home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was surrounded by all her loved ones. Veronica was born October 29th, 1982, in Eden, NC. She is one of five children born to Ruben Ugalde and Celia Gonzalez Lara.

At an early age, Veronica's family returned to...

Harper "Buck" Ervin Dickens, Jr.

Harper "Buck" Ervin Dickens, Jr.

Apr 14, 2023

Heaven gained a sweet, gentle soul on April 14, 2023. He was a Christ follower, Husband, Father, Pawpaw, Great Pawpaw, Uncle, Brother, Brother-In-Law, Friend and Veteran. Mr. Harper Ervin “Buck” Dickens, Jr. 93, passed away at the Hospice Home of Burlington. A native of Alamance County, NC, he was the son of the late Harper Ervin Dickens, Sr. and...

Mary Annette Cox Farthing

Mary Annette Cox Farthing

Apr 13, 2023

Mary Annette Cox Farthing, 73, of Mebane passed away on April 13, 2023. She was a native of Alamance County and a homemaker. She is the daughter of the late Elmer and Mary Lee Cox and the wife of the late Gene T. Farthing.

She is survived by her children, Billy Phillips and wife Tracy of Mebane,...