Obituaries

Sep 2, 2022

Allene Johnson McPherson 92, of Graham, NC passed away on September 2, 2022 at her residence. A native of Chatham Co. NC she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Eva Cheek Johnson. Allene enjoyed gardening and cooking for her family and friends. She was retired from Amtek Electric Motors with numerous years of service. She was a...

Sep 1, 2022

Mary Elizabeth Bennett Chapman, 90, of Efland passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022. She was a native of Fayetteville Co. WV, a homemaker, a member of the Church of God in Fayetteville, WV and Central Baptist Church of Mebane. She is the daughter of the late Cecil Edward & Ada Mae Holly Bennett.

She is survived by...

Aug 31, 2022

Walter Pachnek, 95, passed away on August 31, 2022 at Alamance Regional Hospital in Burlington, NC.  He was born on December 21, 1926 in North Bellmore, New York. He joined the United States Navy in December of 1943 and was assigned to the destroyer/escort U.S.S. Holland. He functioned as a water tender in the boiler room of the ship's...

Aug 30, 2022

Anthony Wayne (Tony) Locketz, 65, passed away on August 30, 2022.  Tony was a long-time resident of Haw River, NC.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley Morris Locketz and Vivian Baker Locketz, and his sister, Angela Locketz Spoon.

He was retired from Alfab Metal Fabricators, Inc.  He was an avid fan of Duke football...

Aug 30, 2022

Mr. Richard Brian Hawks II 48, of Hillsborough, NC. Richard was born on May 22, 1974 to Brian and Alma Hawks. Richard was an avid hunter, and fisherman. He was known for being a family man and friend to everyone. Surviving is his companion, Jenny Hendricks and many other friends. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 PM...

Aug 30, 2022

Mary Lou Oakley, 91, of Prospect Hill, went home to heaven, Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022 at the home of her niece following a long period of declining health.

She was born in Caswell County on July 16, 1931 to Henry A. and Hassie Satterfield Oakley.  She was a high school graduate, she loved crocheting and made many...

Aug 29, 2022

Mrs. Jennifer Martin Arias, 45, of Graham, NC passed away on August 29, 2022 at UNC Hospital, Chapel Hill. Born on September 10, 1976 in California, she is the daughter of Jack Zeller and Vickie Martin, who both survive. Jennifer was a woman of a strong faith in the Lord and her family. She was known for being the...

Aug 29, 2022

James Richard “Jimmy” Johnson, Sr., 86, of Burlington passed away at his home on Monday, August 29, 2022. He was a native of Robeson County, retired truck driver for Burlington Industries, a member of Thomas M. Holt Lodge # 492 AF&AM in Graham and a member of Staley Memorial Baptist Church. He is the son of the late Lewis...

Aug 28, 2022

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Phillip Joseph Dobbins, 48, of Graham passed away August 28, 2022. He was a native of Alamance County and employed as a machinist with Evonik. He s the son of the late Carl and Diane Matheny Dobbins,

He is survived by his wife, Luz...

Aug 28, 2022

Sarah "Louise" Kivett Camp, age 82, of Burlington, went to her heavenly home surrounded by her family on August 28, 2022.

Louise was born August 8, 1940 in Randolph County, NC to the late Rev. James Kivett and Blanche Kivett. She was also preceded in death by her brothers: Paul Kivett, James "JT" Kivett, and Mike Kivett...

Aug 27, 2022

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John Hamblen Payne, 87, of Mebane passed away on August 27, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was the son of the late John and Martha Lillian Payne.  He graduated from Mebane High School and attended Elon College.  John was a member of Mebane United...

Aug 23, 2022

Phyllis Lorene Ball Keeney Stinnett passed away on Tuesday, August 23rd, 2022 at the home of her daughter in Mebane N.C. Phyllis was funny, witty, beautiful and fiercely protective of the people she loved. She had a fondness for the island of Hawaii, drank coffee after every meal, and always told you exactly what she was thinking. She was never...

Aug 23, 2022

Bessie (Betsy) Arlene Scott Key passed away on August 23, 2022, at AuthoraCare Hospice Home in Burlington after a long and painful battle with a multitude of health conditions. She was born in Alamance County on April 24, 1953, to John Robert “Johnny” Scott and Mable Aleen Jones Scott.

She worked in many roles within the community...

Aug 22, 2022

Angela Cummings, 58, of Burlington gained her wings on August 22, 2022 after a tenacious battle with cancer. She had a heart larger than she could carry. The only thing bigger than her heart was her will.

She managed the family business for 22 years and continued to do so up until her passing. She really enjoyed...

Aug 21, 2022

Carolyn Stewart Buffaloe, 94, passed away on August 21, 2022, at Bayview Nursing and Rehab in New Bern, NC. Born July 8, 1928, in Mebane, NC, she spent most of her childhood in the Piedmont area. She graduated from Catawba College in 1949. After her marriage to William Buffaloe, the couple moved to Lumberton, NC, where she taught English...

Aug 21, 2022

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Bennie Nathaniel Whitmore, 57 , of Loganville, GA went home to be with our Heavenly Father on the afternoon of August 21, 2022. Bennie had been battling health issues for the past 3 years as well as being a caretaker for his 2nd wife Susan. Bennie was the...

Aug 21, 2022

Jean Pachnek, age 91, passed away on August 21, 2022 at home under home hospice care. She was born on April 7, 1931 in Oceanside, New York. Jean was a homemaker raising three children Kenneth, Kevin and Christopher. She loved flowers and her husband Walter made sure freshly cut flowers were given to her weekly. She is survived by her...

Aug 20, 2022

HAW RIVER- James “Bud” Thomas, 99, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2022 at the Hospice Home. He was born on March 19, 1923 to the late Crawford Thomas and the late Daisy Knight Thomas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joy Thomas, two sisters, Margie Sykes, and Mary Susan “Susie” Thomas, and a granddaughter, Lisa Parker....

Aug 19, 2022

Ronnie Hugh Odom, Jr., 51 of Graham, known as “Ron” to everyone who knew and loved him, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022. He was a native of Wilmington, North Carolina and received his undergraduate and graduate degrees in English and American History from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. He enjoyed his work as an IT...

Aug 18, 2022

Mrs. Nancy Williamson Lancaster, age 88, of Mebane, North Carolina, died at Compass Healthcare and Rehabilitation on August 18, 2022 following an extended illness.  A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of John S. (Jack) Lancaster, who predeceased her, and the daughter of William W. and Beulah Jordan Williamson, both deceased.  She was a lifelong member of...