Obituaries

Jun 5, 2021

Otis William Terrell, 89, passed away at his residence on June 5, 2021.  He graduated from NC State College on June 6, 1944 with a degree in Industrial Engineering.  After graduation, he served in the US Army. He is survived by his wife, Ethel Horner Terrell; sons, Russell William Terrell, Mark Timothy Terrell and Bruce Horner Terrell. He was preceded...

Jun 5, 2021

Vernell Francine Shoe Wright, 91, of Snow Camp Went to her Heavenly Home Saturday, June 5, 2021. She was a native of Alamance County, retired from Isley Knitting Mill and a member of Antioch Baptist Church. She was an avid gardener and talented seamstress. She is the daughter of the late Walter Page and Olivia Isley Shoe and the...

Jun 3, 2021

Don “Duck” Tullos, 70, of Burlington passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021. He was a native of Biloxi, Mississippi and retired as a welder and mechanic. He is the son of the late Harry Glenn Tullos. He was also preceded in death by his son, Christopher Tullos.

He is survived by his companion, Donna Butler of the...

Jun 3, 2021

Kathleen Linda Gilroy Paul, age 64, of Mebane N.C., passed away on June 3, 2021, after a long battle with cancer.  She was born in Albany, N.Y. to the late John George Gilroy and the late Kathleen Julia Reynolds Gilroy.  She attended St. Lukes Catholic School and graduated from Schenectady High School.  Her passion to help others led her...

Jun 3, 2021

Avelino Salas Garcia, 77, passed away on June 3, 2021 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.  Avelino was born in Nayarit, México and worked in the textile industry.

Survivors include his wife, Maria G. Salas; daughter, Yanet Salas; grandchildren, Cynthia Salas, Karina Zuñiga, Claudia Salas, Adrian Zuñiga; great grandchildren, Ivan Loera Salas and Abel Loera Salas; brothers,...

Jun 1, 2021

John Ray Edens, 34 , of Haw River passed away Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. John was born in Alamance County to Danny Ray and Rene Curtis Edens both deceased.  He was employed by Apex Aridyne Corporation in Haw River.

John is survived by his wife, Bettina Grace Edens, son, John Victor Edens,...

May 31, 2021

Emily Trimm, 89, of Mebane passed away on May 31, 2021 at her residence.  A graveside service will be held at 2pm on Thursday June, 24 2021 at Walnut Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery.

May 29, 2021

Joyce was the daughter of Irvin and Katie Crissinger.  She had four sisters with only one surviving today.  Rebecca Williams lives in Boone, NC.  The origins of the family was Rebuck, PA., a small rural village where her dad was a Ford dealer that was next to their homeplace.  Joyce had loving parents and sisters.  Joyce married Ed Love...

May 28, 2021

Mrs. Lenda Carol Barrington “Mama” Franklin 73, of Graham, NC passed away Friday May 28, 2021 at her residence. A native of Little Washington, NC she was the daughter of the late John Ricks and Hessie Wilson Barrington. Her love was unconditional as she was a devoted wife of 51 years, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many. Lenda...

May 28, 2021

Mayor Glendel Stephenson 88, of Mebane, NC passed away on Friday May 28, 2021 at the Hospice Home of Burlington. A native of Erwin, North Carolina he moved to Mebane in 1963, as Manager of The Central Carolina Bank in Mebane. He was employed with the Bank of Harnett in Erwin, later with Durham Bank and Trust Company, then...

May 24, 2021

Mabel Inez Stutts, 95, of Burlington went home to be with the Lord on May 24, 2021 at UNC-Chapel Hill. Mabel was born in Scotland County, Laurinburg, N.C. to Mary Waggoner Norton and John Elmer Norton, both deceased. Mabel retired from Kayser-Roth and was a member of Harvest Hills Church of God.

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May 24, 2021

Mr. David Ishmael Leobino, 48, of Graham, NC passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 24, 2021. A native of Rio De Janeiro, he was the son of David Cicero Leobino and Nilva Coutinho. David loved the Lord and had attended RiverLife Fellowship in Chapel Hill. David spent 24 years honorably serving his country in the United States Army Special...

May 23, 2021

James Lee Kerley, 59, of Mebane passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021. He was a native of Alamance County, a graduate of Eastern High School, was employed as a hair stylist and was a US Navy Veteran. He is the son of the late James Henry and Sarah Moore Kerley, he was also preceded in death by a sister,...

May 23, 2021

Mr. Jerry Stephen “Steve” Euliss 73, of Graham, NC transitioned to Glory on Sunday May 23, 2021 at the Hospice home in Burlington with his wife and family by his side. A native of Alamance Co. NC, he was the son of the late William James Sr. “Dub” and Rachel Lisk Euliss. Steve loved the Lord and had attended...

May 20, 2021

Yvonne J. Daniel, 69, of Mebane passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. Yvonne was born in Delaware County, NY to Russell L.  Jones and Mildred Anita Jones Lauer both deceased. Yvonne was retired from Kingsdown and was a member of Lebanon United Methodist Church.

Yvonne is survived by her: husband, John W....

May 19, 2021

https://www.gofundme.com/f/lets-help-melissas-family?utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR2vdms_3WPZGzy3jAC01bUhHQtMJ6_oalgcXo31NpWqUJQv3FDtG80eU5YDeceased: Melissa Allison Dupre, 42, of Mebane passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at UNC Hospitals. Melissa was born in Calverton, NY . She was a food service manager at Kitchens Archives in Raleigh and she attended Lamb’s Chapel Church.

Melissa is survived by her: children, Isaiah Dupre, Candace Dupre, Sandy Dupre and Colby McCauley. Her dad,...

May 19, 2021

Elizabeth Loftis Cochran, 84, of Graham passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. She was a native of Alamance County, retired from the textile industry and was of the Baptist Faith. She is the daughter of the late Robert and Fannie Alice Hamlett Loftis, She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Cochran and siblings, Elaine Wade...

May 19, 2021

Teddy Dean Coleman, 74, of Burlington passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021. Teddy was born in Alamance County to Maynard and Nannie Lou Ector Coleman both deceased. Ted worked in maintenance for many years and he served his country in the US Army.

Teddy is survived by his: children, Jamie Starnes (Jay), Jeremy Coleman. Grandchildren, Bailee Starnes,...

May 16, 2021

Craig Councilman, 51, of Graham passed away Sunday, May 16, 2021. Steven was born in Alamance County to David Holt and Pamela McDaniel Councilman both deceased. Craig was employed at GKN Automotive and he attended Carolina Christian Church.

Craig is survived by: his wife, Penny Michelle Littlejohn. Daughters, Alyssa Faith Councilman and Megan Nicole Councilman. Stepsons, Matthew...

May 16, 2021

Mrs. Mary Sue Utsman Medlin 85, of Hillsborough and Efland passed away on Sunday May 16, 2021 at the Hospice Home of Rockingham County. A native of Orange Co. NC, she was the daughter of the late George Oscar and Emma Turner Utsman. She was a member of The Church of God in Efland for over 50 years. She...