Obituaries

Laura Mcadams Dodson

Laura Mcadams Dodson

Oct 4, 2021

Laura McAdams Dodson, 80,  of Burlington passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Alamance House in Burlington. Laura was born in Alamance County to Lon and Anne McAdams both deceased. Laura was a sales associate and interior decorator for Green and McClure Furniture Store for 27 years.

Laura is survived by her husband, Doug Dodson. Brother, Jeff...

Artie "Pete" Benjamin Chesnut Iii

Artie "Pete" Benjamin Chesnut Iii

Oct 3, 2021

Artie “Pete” Chesnut III passed away Sunday October 3rd.  He is preceded in death by his parents A.B. Chesnut Jr. and Mary Bennett Chesnut and Nephew James D. Chesnut Jr..  He is survived by his brother James David Chesnut Sr. and Rosa Chesnut of Cummings, GA and Sister Patricia Chesnut Chapmon and Buddy Chapmon of Archdale , NC. Nieces...

Val Crutchfield Carden

Val Crutchfield Carden

Oct 2, 2021

Mrs. Val Crutchfield Carden, of Graham, NC passed away on October 2nd, 2021 at The Cottage at Blakey Hall. Born in Burlington, she was the daughter of the late Elisha Braxton and Leona Terrell Crutchfield and the wife of the late Thomas Holt Carden Sr. Val was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend,...

John Charles Chatman

John Charles Chatman

Sep 30, 2021

Mr. John Charles Chatman, 89, of Graham, NC passed away early Thursday morning at the Hospice Home of Alamance-Caswell. John was born in Haw River, NC, to Allie Banks Chatman and Mildred Burgess Chatman. He was a retired machinist from Western Electric. Mr. Chatman is a veteran, serving his country through The United States Army. John was also a...

Earl Michael Hebert

Earl Michael Hebert

Sep 30, 2021

Mr. Earl Michael Hebert, 68 of Graham, NC passed away on Thursday September 30, 2021 at the Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington. A native of Aroostook Co. Maine, he was the son of the late Romeo and Mable LaFrancois Hebert. Earl was known to be a simple man who enjoyed his walks and just being outdoors with nature...

Rebecca Renee (Brown)  Neese

Rebecca Renee (Brown) Neese

Sep 23, 2021

Rebecca Renee Neese, 50, of Efland passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Duke University Medical Center. Rebecca was born in Alamance County. She was a hairdresser for many years and she attended Lamb’s Chapel. Renee is survived by: husband, Jeffrey E. Neese. Parents, Willard Doyle and Carolyn Simpson Brown. Siblings: Maria Brown (Eric), Karen Ward (Carlton), and James...

Russell Earl Pedelty

Russell Earl Pedelty

Sep 23, 2021

Russell Pedelty, 88, passed away at his home on Thursday September 23, 2021.  He was the son of the late Clark and Lois Pedelty.  He served in the US Army and then went on to become a professional dairy farmer in Alamance County.  He was a member of Hawfields Presbyterian Church where he was a Deacon and served as...

Billy W. Modlin

Billy W. Modlin

Sep 21, 2021

Billy Wayne Modlin, 79, of Graham passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. He was a native of Alamance County and retired from Holt Hosiery. He also enjoyed taking trips to the Myrtle beach. He is the son of the late Edward & Ida Jones Modlin. He was also preceded in death by his son, Rodney Modlin; Brothers, Larry...

Aaron "Buster" Parker

Aaron "Buster" Parker

Sep 21, 2021

Aaron “Buster” Parker, 77, passed away on September 21, 2021 at Camden Health and Rehab Center in Greensboro.  He was the son of the late Helton and Beatrice Parker and husband of the late Maxine Parker.  He had a passion for cars, fishing, and farming.

Survivors include his daughter, Tammy Parker (Tyler); son, Marvin Parker; grandchildren Dr....

Rodney Wilson Bateman

Rodney Wilson Bateman

Sep 17, 2021

Mr. Rodney Wilson Bateman 54, of Snow Camp, NC passed away On Friday September 17, 2021 at the Alamance Regional Medical Center  in Burlington. A native of Alamance Co. NC, he was the son of the late Woodrow Wilson Bateman and Bonnie Susan McDaniel. Known to his buddies as “Hotwire”, he was an avid outdoorsman who loved nature and...

Mary Nelson Smithwick Hayes

Mary Nelson Smithwick Hayes

Sep 16, 2021

Mrs. Mary Nelson Smithwick Hayes 93 of Burlington, NC passed away on Thursday September 16, 2021 at Liberty Commons in Burlington. A native of Louisburg, NC, she was the daughter of the late Robert Walter and Dorothy Johnson Smithwick. Mary loved the Lord and bringing joy to everyone through music. Mary had a love for music starting at a...

Randall Edward Copeland

Randall Edward Copeland

Sep 15, 2021

On Wednesday, September 15, 2021, Randall Copeland went home to be with his Lord and Savior.  Randy was born on April 10, 1956 in Durham County, North Carolina.  He was a graduate of Alamance Christian School.  Randy retired as a lineman and serviceman from Piedmont Electric Membership Cooperative.

He was a devoted father and loved his family ...

Rickey Lee Hawk

Rickey Lee Hawk

Sep 15, 2021

Mr. Rickey Lee Hawk, 67, of Mebane, NC passed away at Duke University Hospital on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. Rickey was born in Chatham County, NC to William Hawk and Antonio Cook Hawk, both deceased. Mr. Hawk spent his working years as a quality inspector. He was a hard worker and can be described as a jack of all...

Christalynn Darlene Hardy

Christalynn Darlene Hardy

Sep 15, 2021

Mrs. Christalynn Darlene Emory Hardy 62, of Graham, NC passed away on September 15, 2021 at the Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington. A native of Virginia, she was the daughter of the late John M. Emory and Juanita Grammer Emory. She was an avid BINGO and cards player. Darlene was always taking care of others and even though...

Gordon Eugene Long

Gordon Eugene Long

Sep 14, 2021

Gordon Eugene Long, 82, of Durham, NC passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. He was a native of Muncie, Indiana, graduated from Royerton High School in 1957 and served 4 years in the US Navy. He worked many years for Servomation Refreshments and Ross Grocery Stores. After moving to North Carolina in 1992, he worked for Harris Teeter...

Jane Rudisill Bowman

Jane Rudisill Bowman

Sep 14, 2021

Jane Rudisill Bowman, 61, of Mebane died Tuesday, September 14, 2021  Jane was born in Alamance County to Michael Erastus and Theo Frazier Rudisill both deceased. Jane graduated from then Elon College. She was a longtime employee at Western Steakhouse and Bakatsias restaurants. She was also building superintendent at Macedonia Lutheran Church where she was a lifelong member. Jane...

Alvis Eugene Mann

Alvis Eugene Mann

Sep 14, 2021

Alvis Eugene Mann, 92, of Mebane, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at his residence. Alvis was born in Alamance County to Thomas Vance Mann and Lillie Boggs Mann, both deceased. Mr. Mann kept his love for God in fellowship with his church at Grace Memorial Baptist Church.

In...

Winfield Robinson

Winfield Robinson

Sep 11, 2021

Winfield Robinson, 73, passed away on September 11, 2021 at the VA Hospital in Asheville, NC.  He was the son of the late Winfield and Myrtle Robinson.  He served in the USMC from 1966-1968 and was a member of True Holiness Church of Faith.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Dolores Robinson; children, Michelle Scism (Tim),...

Jeffrey Lawrence Frank

Jeffrey Lawrence Frank

Sep 11, 2021

Jeffrey Lawrence Frank, 61, of Hillsborough passed away Saturday, September 11, 2021 at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill. Jeffrey was born in Guilford County. He had an extensive career in software development and was Commander of the Sons of the Confederacy in Greensboro.

Jeffrey is survived by his wife Kimberly Frank, son David Frank, daughter Lindsay Frank,...

George Sackett

George Sackett

Sep 4, 2021

George Dustin Sackett, 78, of Swepsonville, passed away Saturday, September 04, 2021, at Alamance Regional Hospital. George was born in Richmond, Virginia to Howard Dustin Sackett and Doris Lovell Sackett, both deceased. Mr. Sackett was a retired telecommunications manager. George attended the First Baptist Church of Mebane and can be remembered as a truly good Christian man. He can...