Obituaries

Nov 1, 2022

Richard Deyton, 87, passed away on November 1, 2022 at Authoracare Hospice in Burlington.  He was the son of the late Uranous and Annie Pearl Deyton. After serving in the US Navy, he managed Kmart for 31 years. Richard loved reading the Bible and was an Adult Sunday School Teacher at Belmont Baptist Church.  He was also a volunteer...

Oct 31, 2022

Edith Elizabeth Sexton Williams, 98, of Galax, VA passed away at the Hospice Home in Yadkinville on Monday, October 31, 2022. She was a native of Grayson County, VA and the daughter of the late James and Nettie Sexton. Edith was a homemaker. She was a member of Bethlehem Christian Church.

In addition to her parents, Edith...

Oct 31, 2022

Darrel Gene Carmichael, 87, passed away on October 31, 2022 at his residence.  He was the son of the late Lacy and Dora Carmichael.  After his service in the US Army, Mr. Carmichael worked as a mechanic for Sears.  He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Gerda Carmichael; children, Robert Carmichael (Lisa), David Carmichael, Barbara Brown, Allen...

Oct 29, 2022

Carl Eugene Oldham, 81, of Burlington passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022. He was a native of Prince George, Maryland, retired from McMichael Mills was a member of Peoples Memorial Christian Church and attended Belmont Baptist Church. He enjoyed sending cards for all seasons and was a devout Christian.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth...

Oct 28, 2022

Benny Ivan Murphy passed away on October 28, 2022. He was born in Alamance County to the late Frank and Annie Murphy. Benny was married to the late Imogene Hill Murphy for 62 years. He was a member of Mebane Presbyterian Church, he served in the US Army from 1955 to 1957 and the National Guard from 1958 to...

Oct 27, 2022

Mr. Jack Cecil "J.C." Willis 87, of Mebane, NC passed away on Thursday October 27, 2022 at his residence. Jack was born in Caswell County, NC on February 17, 1935 to the late Johnnie Bob Willis and Glennie Phillips Willis. Jack retired from Cone Mills in 1992 with 35 years of service as a Finishing Manager. Following retirement Jack...

Oct 27, 2022

Samuel Landis White died Oct. 27, 2022 after a lifetime of service to his community, his church and his family. He was born to Stephen A. White V and Mary Landis White on February 20, 1941, and was a lifelong resident of Mebane.

He was devoted to Mebane, serving as a Town Board member, following a tradition...

Oct 21, 2022

Mrs. Doreathea Faye Howell of Burlington, NC passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2022 after a battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Mrs. Howell was a native of Alamance County. Doreathea was a woman of faith and practiced her faith attending World Pentecost Church. Doreathea was married to Wesley Lee Howell for 13 wonderful years.

Doreathea was preceded in...

Oct 17, 2022

Edward J Fassell Jr, 73, of Mebane passed away from complications of ALS on Monday, October 17, 2022. A native of Hinsdale, Massachusetts, son of Ed and Dorothy Fassell Sr, he was a graduate of Waconah Regional High School, class of 1966. He was also a veteran of the United States Air Force, and worked professionally as a carpenter....

Oct 13, 2022

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Shirley Louise Ward Dollar, 78, of Graham passed away October 13 2022 at her residence. She was a native of Orange County, a homemaker and a member of the first Wesleyan Church of Burlington. She was also a Die Hard Tar Heel Fan. She is the daughter of...

Oct 13, 2022

Mrs. Margaret Ladd Wilborn 85, of Mebane, NC passed away at her residence on Thursday October 13, 2022.  Margaret was born in Durham, NC on July 2, 1937 to the late William “Red” Ladd and Pansy Morring Ladd. Margaret was also preceded in death by her sister, Betty Duncan. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of...

Oct 12, 2022

Marjorie Duke King born October 8th1928 and a former resident of Graham and Burlington, passed away peacefully on October 12th 2022 at Regency Retirement Village Of Morristown,TN.  Marjorie retired from Western Electric in Burlington after 35 years of work and returned to school to obtain a cosmetology license and opened a Beauty Parlor next to her home.

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Oct 11, 2022

Steve Laurel Jordan, Sr. was born on May 31st, 1955 and he returned home to his heavenly father on October 11th, 2022. Steve was the first of two sons to be born to Alberta “Wilson” Foster and LH “George “Jordan. They were overjoyed when he was born. At age five when his younger brother Jimmy was born, Steve met...

Oct 10, 2022

A.D. Bailey, 90 years old of Graham, NC passed away on October 10, 2022 to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

A native of Alamance County, he was the son of the late A.D. Bailey Sr. and Elsie Bailey and had one sister, the late Shirley Bailey.

He is survived by his wife, Mary...

Oct 7, 2022

Larry “Brent” Poole, 54, passed away suddenly on October 7, 2022.  Brent was the son of the late Larry and Patricia Poole.  He was an avid UNC fan and enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and friends.  Brent is survived by his fiancée, Jennifer Painter; daughter, Brittney Poole (José); sisters, Cindy Winchester (Joe) and Carol Williams (Bob);...

Oct 7, 2022

Carean Taylor Neal, age 64, of Burlington, passed away on October 7, 2022 at the AuthoraCare Hospice House in Burlington NC after his second battle with stage 4 cancer.  Carean was born to the late William E. Neal and Emma Lee Neal on 11/19/1957 in Durham, NC. who preceded him in death.  He was also preceded in death by...

Oct 6, 2022

Mr. Schurman Lee Farless of Graham, NC passed away on Wednesday, October 06, 2022. A native of Nashville, Tennessee, Mr. Farless was born to Robert Farless and Edith Mary Tremain Farless. Schurman was a man of God and practiced his faith by attending Bible Wesleyan Church. Mr. Farless loved the outdoors, he enjoyed fishing, hiking, and animals. He also...

Oct 6, 2022

Daphne Culbreth Johnson, 85, of Burlington passed away at her home on Thursday, October 06, 2022. She was a native of Cumberland County and the daughter of the late Bundy and Bliss Culbreth. Daphne retired from Glen Raven Mills. She was a longtime member of Staley Memorial Baptist Church. Daphne was also a member of The Battle of Alamance...

Oct 1, 2022

We are saddened to share that the life of Tina Sedberry Carlton was taken on October 1st, 2022 in Oak Island, NC. The family is both devastated and shocked by her death. Tina was a light and brought joy to everyone she ever met. She was a wonderful mother who selflessly put her three daughters before anything else. Tina...

Oct 1, 2022

William Christopher Johnson, 37, of Graham, NC passed away on Saturday, October 01, 2022. Born in Alamance County, he was the son of William Benjamin Johnson and Karen Barnwell Johnson. William enjoyed writing and was a lover of music. He will be remembered as a kind hearted soul.

In addition to his parents, William is survived by...