Obituaries

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...