Obituaries
Judy Carol Lee
Apr 14, 2026
Judy Carol Lee, 77, of Burlington, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Born in Guilford County, Judy was raised on a farm where she developed an appreciation for simple living and hard work. A true country girl at heart, Judy carried a gentle spirit that touched everyone who knew her.
She is survived by her husband, Richard Lee; and her...
Lisa Breeden Merrill
Apr 14, 2026
Lisa Breeden Merrill, 61, of Yanceyville, NC, born on December 14, 1964, in Knox Co. TN, passed away on April 14, 2026, at UNC Hospital Hillsborough. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend whose life was marked by kindness, strength, and a deep devotion to the people she loved. Lisa was a loving and caring person...
Hilda Sykes
Apr 13, 2026
Hilda Elmore Sykes, 91, of Efland, NC passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on April 13, 2026. She leaves behind two daughters Brenda McCants (Larry), Linda Poythress(Randall), six grandchildren, six great grandchildren, one brother (Jimmy Elmore), two sisters (Carolyn Mize and Joan Cecil), nieces and nephews. Hilda was predeceased by her husband Alexander Sykes, parents (Eva and Henry Elmore),...
Shelby Benson
Apr 5, 2026
Shelby Benson, 86, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 5 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, hard work, and cherished memories. Born on May 21, 1939, to the late Akers and Alma Hankins, Shelby lived a full and meaningful life devoted to her family, her passions, and her community.
Shelby found great joy...
Mark Steven Robinson
Apr 4, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mark Steven Robinson, who left this world on April 4, 2026, at the age of 67. Mark was a devoted stepfather, a cherished brother, a proud grandfather—affectionately known as “Pop Pop”—and a beloved member of a large and loving family.
Mark was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Barbra Robinson, as...
George Edwyn Whitehead
Apr 1, 2026
George Edwyn (Ed) Whitehead, 81, passed away on April 1, 2026 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Tarboro, NC, he grew up in Whitakers, NC and was the son of the late Samuel Lyman Whitehead and Katherine Marks Whitehead.
Ed worked in the premium finance industry for over 40 years and retired from Imperial PFS. Outside of...
Sharon Elgin
Mar 30, 2026
Sharon Dean Ellington Elgin, 78, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side. Sharon was born on January 3, 1948, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, and grew up in Burlington, North Carolina, where she graduated from Williams High School. She later attended Elon University, beginning a lifelong pattern of curiosity, creativity, and dedication to the people around her.Over...
Joel Terrell
Mar 30, 2026
Joel Shepherd Terrell, 57 passed away in Raleigh, NC on March 30, 2026. Born in Burlington, NC, Joel was the child of J.C. (Janet) Scott and Don Moose. Born and raised in Graham, Joel currently resided in Raleigh. Joel graduated from Graham High School and attended NC State University. Throughout the years, Joel maintained friendships with his childhood and college...
Steven Richard Cates
Mar 30, 2026
Steven Richard Cates, beloved son of the late Richard and Mary Cates, passed away on March 30, 2026. He spent his life working in food service and retired from Liberty Commons in Burlington, NC.
Steven was a devoted fan of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball, rarely missing a game and always cheering them on with passion. He also had a deep...
Bobby Allen Conner
Mar 30, 2026
Bobby Allen Conner, 85, of Graham, NC was welcomed into heaven on March 30, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on June 28, 1940, in Person County, North Carolina, Bobby was the son of the late Wardell Linnie Conner and Annie Bertha Briggs Conner. He shared 58 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Edith Wilson...
Pamela "Sue" Jenkins Herring
Mar 29, 2026
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Pamela Sue Jenkins Herring, 77, of Graham, known lovingly as Sue, passed away on March 29,2026, in Alamance County, North Carolina.
Sue was born on May 7, 1948, in Alamance County, North Carolina, and she spent her life rooted in the community she called home. She was a woman of steady character,...
Frances Darlene Hess
Mar 29, 2026
Frances Darlene Hess passed away, leaving behind a lifetime of love, family, and cherished memories.
She was the daughter of the late Joseph Parker Sr. and Molean Parker, and was also preceded in death by her brothers, Joey Parker and Johnny Parker.
Darlene is survived by her husband, Richard, who stood by her side with love and companionship. She was a proud...
Billy "Bill" Allen Kirby Jr.
Mar 28, 2026
Billy “Bill” Allen Kirby Jr., 77, of Prospect Hill went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 28, 2026. He was born on July 30, 1948, to the late Billy and Dorine Kirby. Bill spent his life working as a tobacco farmer and as a rural mail carrier part time in Efland where he worked for 20 years.
In...
Kenneth Raymond Caro
Mar 26, 2026
Kenneth Raymond Caro, 65, of Pittsboro, NC and born on December 2, 1960, in Queens, New York, passed away on March 26, 2026, at Hock Family Pavilion in Durham, North Carolina. He was a Christian, a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, and a retired NYPD officer who devoted most of his life to law enforcement and public...
Diana Gail Lance
Mar 26, 2026
Diana Gail Payne Lance of Mebane passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026 surrounded by her family at her residence. Diana was born in Alamance County to Frank Herbert Payne and Marion Colleen Oakley Payne both deceased. Diana worked as a Dental Assistant from 1975 until 2025 before retiring. She truly loved all her patients she came in contact with over...
Charles Dewey "Jeep" Futrell
Mar 26, 2026
Charles Dewey “Jeep” Futrell, 97, of Graham went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, March 26, 2026. He was born on October 26, 1928, to Dewey and Leitha Futrell.
An avid sportsman, Jeep played football, basketball, and baseball, carrying his love for athletics throughout his life. He especially enjoyed spending time on the golf course—never forgetting the day he made...
Johnny Clayton Lankford
Mar 24, 2026
Johnny Clayton Lankford a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026, with family by his side. He was born on September 1, 1934, to the late Bryant Carson Lankford and Callie Harris Lankford. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Bryant Lankford and Ned Lankford; his sisters, Ruby Kenyon and Marie Patton....
Patricia Shaw
Mar 20, 2026
2 Cor 5:8
We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.
Patricia A. Shaw (O’Connor), age 77, a beloved wife, sister, daughter, sister-in-law and friend went home to be with the Lord on March 20, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She resided in Mebane with her sister Barbara and grandnieces...
Barbara Pascucci
Mar 20, 2026
Barbara A. Pascucci (Graham), age 80, passed away on March 20, 2026.
A native of Endicott, NY, Barbara was born to Robert and Virginia Graham on June 4, 1945. She attended State University College at Oneonta before marrying her husband, Alan Pascucci, in 1966. Together, they began their family with the birth of their son, Robert, in 1979. The couple eventually...
Russell Alvis
Mar 19, 2026
Born to parents John Auman Alvis, Jr. and Bonnie Glasgow Alvis in 1973 and born into new life at 16 years of age, Russell “Russ” Lynn Alvis joined his Savior Jesus Christ on March 19, 2026, after an extended illness. Russ was preceded in death by his parents as well as grandparents John Auman Alvis, Sr. and Frances Gallimore Alvis,...
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