Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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;...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Apr 12, 2023

Thomas Griffin, 67, of Snow Camp, passed away on Wednesday April 12, 2023, at his residence.  He was known in the community as “The Snow Camp Ranger”.  Tommy loved Bluegrass Music and enjoyed playing the guitar.  Left to cherish his memory are his significant other, Rebecca Edwards; daughter, Michelle Wrenn; stepsons, Charles and Leon Pegram; sister, Nancy Johnson and...

Apr 11, 2023

Maria Dawn Cates, 42 of Haw River, N.C. got her heavenly wings on April 11th, 2023 and went home to her Lord and savior. Formerly of 607 Kivett St., Burlington, N.C. She was the daughter of the late William M. Cates, Jr and Kathy Cates Barker of the home. Maria had a degree in Forensic Science, Pharmacy Tech and...

Apr 9, 2023

James “Jimmy” Reginald Dodson, 63, of Mebane, NC passed away on Sunday, April 09, 2023, at Duke University Hospital. Jimmy was a native of Orange County and was the son of Reginald Lester Dodson and Christine Huffines Dodson Oakley. Jimmy will be remembered as an out-going person, very curious to everyone’s likes and interests, and always trying to find...

Apr 6, 2023

Gary Thomas Smith, age 67, of Prospect Hill, NC passed away on April 6, 2023 at his residence. He was born on September 15, 1955 to the late James and Shirley (Marley) Smith of Snow Camp, NC. He was preceded in death by his son, Jason Thomas Smith, his maternal grandparents, Lacy and Elizabeth Marley, his paternal grandparents, Willie and...

Apr 6, 2023

Diane Duecker. 79, passed away on April 6, 2023 at Duke University Hospital.  She was born in Lodi, OH to the late Irvin and Eleanor Theede Seeley.  She was an active member of Crosslink Community Church in Mebane.  Diane loved baking, her favorite room in the house was the kitchen.  She also loved spending time with her grandchildren. Left...

Apr 5, 2023

Jerry Wayne Peace, 66, of Mebane, passed away on April 5, 2023 at AuthoraCare Hospice in Burlington.  He was the son of the late William and Ruby Peace.  Jerry worked for the City of Graham.  Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Pamela Peace; son, Shannon Peace; daughter, Tonya Faucette; granddaughter, Haley Peace; and sisters, Donna Sharpe and...

Apr 4, 2023

Mr. Donald Steven Brooks, 72, went on to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 04, 2023. A native of Alamance County, he was the son of the late Thomas Brooks and Doris May Brooks. Donald served in the United States Marine Corps, from 1972-1975, he spent two tours in Vietnam carrying the rank of Sergeant.

Apr 3, 2023

William “Bill” Moultrie Truesdale, Jr of Graham, North Carolina at the age of 72 has finally heard the words he has longed to hear, “Well done thy good and faithful servant, you have fought a good fight, you have finished your race, enter into the joy of the Lord.”   Bill was born on August 21, 1950 in Winnsboro, SC...